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Alliums have some of the most striking flowers around the globe

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COLUMBIA, Mo. — When contemplating which spring-flowering bulbs to plant this fall, few gardeners will consider alliums. “This is unfortunate, since ornamental alliums produce striking, globe-shaped purple flowers that float like vibrant spheres on green flower stalks,” said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. Allium is a genus of more than 700 species in […]

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Fly with the Hive Festival Returns to Historic Ste. Genevieve

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STE. GENEVIEVE, Mo. — Brix Urban Winery and Market invites the community to celebrate the second annual Fly with the Hive Festival on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in historic downtown Ste. Genevieve. The family-friendly festival will bring Merchant Street and part of Second Street to life with a wide variety

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Southeast Missouri Food Bank receives $10,000 grant from First State Community Ban

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SIKESTON, MO (Aug. 20, 2026) — Southeast Missouri Food Bank today announced $10,000has been awarded from First State Community Bank and the Federal Home Loan Bank of DesMoines (FHLB Des Moines or Bank). The funding was made possible through the MemberImpact Fund, a matching grant program designed to amplify the community engagement ofFHLB Des Moines

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The Tooth Fairy is winning the bedtime battle—one lost tooth at a time

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In celebration of National Tooth Fairy Day on August 22, Delta Dental released additional findings from its 2026 Original Tooth Fairy Poll®, revealing growing anticipation and curiosity among children as they await a visit from the Tooth Fairy.   One-third of children (33%) go to bed early when expecting a visit from the Tooth Fairy,

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Plant Madonna lily in August for years of pure joy

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COLUMBIA, Mo.—Few garden perennials deserve the title “heirloom” more so than Madonna lily: some historians believe it is the first to have been cultivated by humans for ornamental purposes. Madonna lily. Photo by Stan Shebs August is an ideal month for planting this iconic beauty and a good time to explore it in greater detail,

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The Valle Catholic community gathered for a special Mass and Backpack Blessing

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The Valle Catholic community gathered on Sunday for a special Mass and Backpack Blessing to prepare for a new school year. Fr. Wessel celebrated Mass, offering a special blessing over students and their backpacks as they begin the year ahead.”We pray for wisdom, faith, kindness, safety, and success for all of our Warriors. May God

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Chester Methodist Men and Women award college scholarships

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Jessica Stumpe and Jason Sibley received 2026-27 Methodist Men Scholarships and Jessica Stumpe also received a Methodist Women Scholarship; Gabe Coffman was also offered a UMM Scholarship BY JIM BEERS             A long-standing tradition at the First United Methodist Church in Chester was continued this year as four college scholarships were offered to three Chester

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Memorial Hospital Offers Convenient Finger-Stick Lead Testing

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Memorial Hospital has purchased two new LeadCare II Blood Lead Analyzers to make lead testing easier and more convenient. One device is located in the Memorial Hospital Laboratory, and the second is available through the Chester Clinic Lab. Rural Health Clinic laboratory staff pose with new testing device. L-R Emalie Chausse, Kelly Rhoades, and Jennifer

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