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Branson to Attend 86th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally 

BRANSON, Mo. (Aug. 3, 2026) — Explore Branson will attend Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in Sturgis, South Dakota from Aug. 7-12. From exciting giveaways to daily free ice cream, the Explore Branson team is bringing attention to the beauty and fun of Branson to attendees who visit their booth. With the Harley Owners Group (H.O.G.) Rally

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Join MDC and NDA Aug. 25 for free webinar on wildlife food plots

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the National Deer Association (NDA) invite landowners and others interested in managing deer on their properties to join them online for a free webinar on the fundamentals of establishing and managing effective food plots for deer and other wildlife in Missouri, and how hunters and

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Fredericktown Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 18-year-old woman

FREDERICKTOWN, Mo. — The Fredericktown Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 18-year-old woman. Police said Alyssa M. Cooper, of Fredericktown, has been missing since Saturday, Aug. 1. According to the department, Cooper was last seen on foot shortly after 4 p.m. Saturday in the area of Lincoln Drive and

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Mercy Hospital Perry Receives National Recognition for Stroke Care

PERRYVILLE, Mo. (July 31, 2026) – Mercy Hospital Perry has received the American Heart Association’s Get With the Guidelines® – Stroke Rural Gold Plus achievement award, demonstrating a commitment to following up-to-date, research-based guidelines for the treatment of stroke.   Stroke is the No. 4 cause of death in the United States, according to the

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The Rural Parish Dental Clinic team at the Bloomsdale Medical Centre

The Rural Parish Dental Clinic team at the Bloomsdale Medical Centre (BMC) from Tuesday, August 4 through Friday, August 7! The mobile team is sponsored by the Archdiocese of St. Louis. Call 314-225-4034 for eligibility, appointments or volunteer opportunities. Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital (SGCMH) works in partnership with the Rural Parish Dental Clinic. For

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Governor Kehoe Recognizes Thirty Years of State of Missouri Partnership with Panama

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Governor Mike Kehoe announced today that he will lead a Missouri delegation to the Republic of Panama, August 5-8, to celebrate 30 years of the Missouri National Guard’s partnership with Panama, as well as promote the state as a prime destination for global business investment and expansion. “We are proud to

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MFA OIL raises $100,000 to help fight hunger in Missouri

Sikeston, MO (July 31, 2026) – MFA Oil Company raised $100,000 for Feeding Missouri in June, helping support hunger-relief efforts for families across the state. Feeding Missouri is a coalition of Missouri’s six regional Feeding America food banks. Through a statewide network of more than 1,200 community and faith-based organizations, it delivers hunger relief to

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Six CHS seniors are honored at 52nd Annual SISHSA Banquet

Anaya, Buskohl, Diskey, Hopkins, Thompson, and Wingerter represented Chester at the SIU Ballroom event   By Jim Beers CHESTER – Wednesday May 1st, 2024 was the 52nd Annual Southern Illinois Society for High School Achievement Banquet (SISHSA).  The event was held at the Southern Illinois University Ballrooms with 30 local schools being represented.   For

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Jennifer Gegg takes top horseshoe honors, again

WAUSAU, Wisc. – Missouri’s top horseshoe pitchers delivered an impressive showing at the National Horseshoe Pitchers Association (NHPA) World Championships, held July 20th–25th in Wausau, Wisconsin, with Bloomsdale’s own Jennifer Gegg successfully defending her world title in dominant fashion.     Jennifer Gegg Jennifer Gegg captured her second consecutive Women’s A World Championship, finishing the

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