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Memorial Hospital Welcomes New Provider

Memorial Hospital is pleased to welcome Lindsay Gwaltney, MSN, FNP-BC, BC-ADM, to its Specialty Clinic team. Gwaltney will provide outpatient nephrology services in collaboration with Dr. Vamsi Chilluru, expanding access to specialized kidney care for patients throughout the region. Gwaltney began her career in healthcare as a licensed practical nurse before becoming a registered nurse. […]

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Consumer Safety Alert: CPSC Warns Consumers About Fake and Counterfeit Squishy Toys; Reiterates Warning About Serious Burn Hazards

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers about fake and counterfeit squishy toys that may pose serious risks to children. CPSC is also reiterating its warning about serious burn hazards associated with a viral social media trend encouraging children and teens to microwave squishy toys. Squishy toys — including

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Missouri Department of Natural Resources thanks voters for their support of Parks, Soils and Water Sales Tax

Department looks to the future for state parks, historic sites, soil and water conservation JEFFERSON CITY, MO, AUGUST 4, 2026 — The Missouri Department of Natural Resources would like to thank Missouri voters for their continued support of the Parks, Soils and Water Sales Tax. “We are very honored Missouri voters demonstrated their confidence in

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Urban Agriculture Cost-Share Grant Funds Available

(JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.) – The Missouri Department of Agriculture has announced the availability of Urban Agriculture Cost-Share Grant funds. A competitive grant program, the Urban Agriculture Cost-Share Grant will fund projects that demonstrate economic benefit and potential for sustainable revenue generation and job creation.   Examples of projects include developing small agribusinesses, implementing production infrastructure,

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Annual Balloon Glow Taking Place at Chaumette Vineyards & Winery

STE. GENEVIEVE, Mo. – Chaumette Vineyards & Winery is announcing their plans to host the 2021 Balloon Glow event Thursday, Sept 23 and Friday, Sept 24. This annual event will take place from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., weather permitting. Children and pets are welcome, and admission and parking are free. “We’re thrilled to be

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Branson to Attend 86th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally 

BRANSON, Mo. (Aug. 3, 2026) — Explore Branson will attend Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in Sturgis, South Dakota from Aug. 7-12. From exciting giveaways to daily free ice cream, the Explore Branson team is bringing attention to the beauty and fun of Branson to attendees who visit their booth. With the Harley Owners Group (H.O.G.) Rally

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Join MDC and NDA Aug. 25 for free webinar on wildlife food plots

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the National Deer Association (NDA) invite landowners and others interested in managing deer on their properties to join them online for a free webinar on the fundamentals of establishing and managing effective food plots for deer and other wildlife in Missouri, and how hunters and

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Fredericktown Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 18-year-old woman

FREDERICKTOWN, Mo. — The Fredericktown Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 18-year-old woman. Police said Alyssa M. Cooper, of Fredericktown, has been missing since Saturday, Aug. 1. According to the department, Cooper was last seen on foot shortly after 4 p.m. Saturday in the area of Lincoln Drive and

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