National Farm Safety and Health Week is Sept. 21-25 BOONVILLE, Mo. – With harvest approaching, agricultural experts urge farmers to prioritize life-saving precautions ahead of National Farm Safety and Health Week, Sept. 21-25. This year’s focus is critical hidden hazards, culminating in a Day of Awareness for Confined Spaces on Thursday, Sept. 24. University of […]
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Although the East Perry Community Fair in Altenburg has called the “Best Little Fair in the Land” for nearly eighty years, it can hardly be termed little anymore. With an attendance estimated at from 25,000 to 30,000 for the two-day event, it has grown from its small beginnings to one of the largest annual events
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COLUMBIA, Mo. – During fall, many gardeners plant popular spring-flowering bulbs like narcissus, tulips and hyacinths. “Fall also is a good time to plant lilies,” said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. “True” lilies are different from other spring bulbs and several other plants with the word “lily” in their common name such as
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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Saint Francis Healthcare System was recognized by the Safe House of Southeast Missouri at their annual luncheon on August 27. The primary care team at Saint Francis Clinic Kingshighway received an award for their efforts to reduce barriers to health care for local survivors of domestic violence. The Safe House
by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Two Southern Illinois families have been selected as the 2026 Saluki Family of the Year winners at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, and each will be honored during Saluki Family Weekend festivities, Sept. 11-13. The Heisner family (above) from left, Cynthia, Eliza, Carly and Blaine Eliza Heisner, a freshman in
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MURPHYSBORO, IL – Calling all educators! Egyptian Electric Cooperative Association (EECA) is excited to announce that applications for the Touchstone Energy Classroom Empowerment Grants are open for the 2026-27 school year. EECA will award ten (10) Classroom Empowerment Grants, each valued at $500. This opportunity is open to both public and private K-12 schools
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STE. GENEVIEVE–Ste. Genevieve High School is excited to announce our 2026-2027 Homecoming Court: Freshman Attendants: Sloan Stewart, Landon Gegg Sophomore Attendants: Kate Fischer, Connor Hill Junior Attendants: Lilli Farlow, Trenton Werner Queen Candidates: Olyvia Beckermann, Clementine Birkenstock, Keely Fallert, Anna Fischer, Launa Gegg and Kathryn Herzog King Candidates: Garret Gallup, Wyatt Grein, Mason Trollinger, Parker
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There’s been a slight change of plans for the Chester Bridge demolition.
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Average gasoline prices in Missouri have risen 1.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.82/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,940 stations in Missouri. Prices in Missouri are 13.3 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 90.8 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price
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Ste. Genevieve St. Vincent de Paul gives a huge thank you to the folks at USW169G & Laborers’ Local 829 for the food donation! “We were fortunate to receive over 200lbs of food due to their kindness!”
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