JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – One organ donor can save eight lives and enhance the lives of 75 or more. In FY21, 87 living donors and 675 deceased donors made organ donations in Missouri, saving or enhancing the lives of 762 individuals. Donors and their families will be recognized today with events beginning at the Missouri State […]
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By Jim Beers, Contributing Writer CHESTER – The 2022 Chester High School Prom is in the books and the “YellowJacket Hive” has new royalty. Prom 2022 was titled, “Starlit Paradise” and the annual formal prom coronation and dance took place Saturday April 9 at CHS Jurgens Gymnasium. CHS Prom Royalty pose for a congratulatory
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PERRYVILLE – Perry County office holders welcomed students from St Vincent and Perryville High School to the Perry County Courthouse for County Government Day. The annual event is organized by the American Legion Post 133 Women’s Auxiliary. Thirty students – two for each office holder, spent the morning touring the many offices that make
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shows that young turkey hunters in Missouri harvested 2,881 birds over the past youth weekend, April 9 and 10. Kinnley (age 11) Top harvest counties were Miller with 87 birds harvested, Osage with 71, and Franklin with 71. Wyatt (age 15) Perry County
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft has unveiled the 2021-2022 Official Manual, also called The Blue Book. This edition commemorates Missouri’s bicentennial, recognizing 200 years of statehood. Within the manual, readers can find comprehensive information on federal and state government officials, state and county agencies, elections, political parties and state personnel. The 1,424-page
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STE. GENEVIEVE – Youth interested in the arts will have the opportunity to showcase their work in a youth plein air event. Young artists in Ste. Genevieve County and beyond, ages five through 18, will be painting or drawing in plein air from 3-5 p.m. Wednesday, April 20 and 10-noon Saturday April 30th at
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STE. GENEVIEVE — Mackenzie Carron is the Valle Catholic High School Rotary Student of the Month for April. Mackenzie is the daughter of Jeremiah Carron and the late Paula Carron. Mackenzie’s plans following graduation are to attend Jefferson College for nursing and earn her BSN degree and her RN license.
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JACKSON, Mo. -– The Missouri Chapter of the Huntington’s Disease Society of America (HDSA) will host the Southeast Missouri Team Hope Walk on Saturday, April 23rd at 10:00 AM at Jackson City Park. All proceeds support HDSA’s mission to improve the lives of people affected by Huntington’s disease (HD) and their families. “I am looking forward to
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STE. GENEVIEVE – The first annual Ste. Genevieve Paddle Battle pickle ball tournament raised nearly $3,500 for St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. The event hosted by the Ste. Genevieve County Community Center was held March 12 and 13 with about 70 players participating in women’s, men’s and mixed doubles play. Doug Brown, tournament organizer, presents
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CHESTER – The Chester High School National Honor Society recently held a fundraiser for the Randolph County Humane Society. The NHS sold Butter Braids and raised more than $1,200. Pictured here with the check are NHS members: (front row, left to right): Emma Bryant, Savanna Guebert, Cami Schroder, Alex Hennrich, Reese McCormick, Anna Childs,
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