by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — J. Phil Gilbert, a senior judge with the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois, will deliver the keynote address during commencement ceremonies for the Southern Illinois University Simmons Law School on Friday, May 8. The ceremony at 1 p.m. in Shryock Auditorium will honor 87 […]
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CARBONDALE – Described by colleagues as a “silent wizard of the institution,” Mickey Soltys works quietly in the background at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, fixing problems before anyone realizes they could become problems. Mickey Soltys (center) receives the 2026 Staff Excellence Award from Nick Wortman, assistant vice chancellor of human resources, (left) and
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SEDALIA – Missouri State Fair concert ticket presale starts at 9 am, Tuesday, May 12 through Etix.com. Public on sale starts at 9 am, Tuesday, May 19 through Etix.com. All concert seats are reserved. Convenience charges apply to all tickets. Bailey Zimmerman Hailing from Louisville, Illinois, multi-platinum singer-songwriter Bailey Zimmerman is one of country music’s brightest stars,
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ST. LOUIS – May is Women’s Health Month — a time to highlight the important role nutrition plays in supporting women at every stage of life. From the teenage years through menopause and beyond, nutrient needs shift, but one thing remains consistent: Building and maintaining strong bones, muscles and overall health require a steady foundation
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BOSTON, Mass. – Average gasoline prices in Missouri have risen 32.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.01/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,940 stations in Missouri. Prices in Missouri are 40.6 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand $1.15/g higher than a year ago. The national average price
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Eighth Distict Missouri Congressman Jason Smith (MO-08) has announced as the winner of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for Missouri’s 8th Congressional District. First place goes to Mountain Grove High School Senior Jessie Carruthers “I can’t thank the more than 100 high school artists enough who submitted their artwork for
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CHESTER – Chester High School has announced the April Students of the Month. Pictured (left to right) are Ryan Juenger, Reed Petrowske, and Lexi Davis. Jim Beers Photo The three students were nominated by members of the CHS faculty. The presentation of certificates was made Wednesday April 29 during the RTI Period in the Professor
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CEDAR HILL, Mo. – In the hills outside St. Louis, creeks swell fast after hard rains, and fields can pay the price. At Big River Grain and Cattle, Daniel Bonacker recalls, repeated flooding was carrying away topsoil. In 1983, Bonacker’s grandfather switched to no-till farming, which minimizes disturbance of the soil. This reduces erosion by
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By Mike Henderson, Third Missouri Senate District Last week, the Missouri Senate passed the bills that make up the state’s operating budget for fiscal year 2027. As is usually the case, the House did not fully agree with the Senate’s position, so conference committees will work through the process of negotiating and coming to a
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