CGS promotes 69 students to high school By Jim Beers CHESTER – Chester Grade School held its graduation Thursday May 14, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. The event was held at Chester High School to offer attendees more seating and comfort. Parking was also much more available at CHS. Thankfully the weather cooperated the weeks […]
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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — The numbers for Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Flying Salukis are staggering — 17 straight top five National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA) finishes, including 14 of 15 years in the top three in the nation. National champions: The Southern Illinois University Carbondale Flying Salukis celebrate the 2026 National
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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — The Southern Illinois University Carbondale dental hygiene class of 2026 undertook a most delicate task as they aimed lasers at carrots, tomatoes, hot dogs and chicken wings. What does that have to do with dentistry? The food items provided perfect practice targets as the students earned a specialized laser
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STE. GENEVIEVE – Students in the Ste. Genevieve High School broadcasting program traveled to Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO) recently for a behind-the-scenes look at live sports broadcasting and video production. Led by broadcasting teacher Josh Banks, students toured SEMO’s broadcasting facilities and observed the production setup for an ESPN2 softball broadcast. During
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STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste. Genevieve High School recently received a Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) roadway safety grant to support the Class of 2026 Project Graduation event and promote safe decision-making among graduating seniors. As part of the grant requirements, SGHS School Resource Officers Christy Clark and Nick Cusanelli spoke with seniors prior
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TUSCUMBIA, Mo. – Livestock producers across Missouri continue to face rising feed costs, unpredictable weather and seasonal forage shortages during the summer. A recent study led by University of Missouri Extension agronomy specialist Rudra Baral found that forage soybean shows promise for bridging the summer forage gap. Research led by MU Extension agronomy specialist Rudra Baral shows
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SHELL KNOB, Mo. – A lifelong angler is celebrating after a recent catch broke the state’s record for yellow bass. Danny Naugle, of Cassville, (pictured above) set the newest state record for yellow bass, with his latest catch weighing 2 pounds, 7 ounces and measuring in at 16.5 inches. Naugle broke the previous
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STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve Board of Aldermen met in regular session Thursday. Aldermen Joseph “Joe” Prince was absent. Control-click on the time stamp following each item to go directly to that point in the video Ste. Genevieve Tourism Director Aaron Smith and Ronnie Rayfield spoke about the community’s U.S. 250 Celebration plans. 0:57
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VFW Post 3553 hosts well attended event By Jim Beers CHESTER – The 2026 Chester Memorial Day Service was scheduled to be held at the American Legion Post 487 in Chester, but due to a scheduling conflict, the event had to be moved, at the last minute, to the VFW Post 3553 in Chester. The
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Graduation 2026 was the 140th Commencement at CHS By Jim Beers CHESTER – Chester High School Graduation 2026 was Sunday May 18 at 3:00 p.m. It was a nice Sunday afternoon with a capacity crowd on hand to witness the annual event at Colbert Gymnasium. As guests entered the building, they were greeted by ushers
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