SEDALIA – Missouri State Fair advance adult admission and carnival tickets are on sale now! Advance tickets are good any day of the 2026 State Fair and there are several options for purchase. These tickets must be purchased prior to opening day of the Fair and are on sale now through Aug. 12. Tickets […]
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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Nancy Yu was attracted to Southern Illinois University Carbondale by the glass program’s strength and diversity. Intricate glass works by Southern Illinois University Carbondale May 2026 Master of Fine Arts graduate Nancy Yu (top) and third-year MFA student Julia Jenkins (bottom) were among several exhibitions by SIU
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STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste. Genevieve County R-II School District is pleased to introduce three new leaders who have already hit the ground running in preparation for the 2026-2027 school year. Dr. John Boyd, Jr. is the district’s new assistant superintendent, Dr. Ally Klein has joined Ste. Genevieve High School as principal, and Mr. Jason Bauman
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DU QUOIN, IL — Progressive American Flat Track, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, returns to the Magic Mile on Independence Day as DuQuoin State Fairgrounds hosts a full day of motorcycle racing, live music, family fun, and America’s 250th birthday celebration, Saturday, July 4. For fans new to the sport, Progressive American Flat Track
SPARTA, IL —Sparta Community Hospital is pleased to welcome Dr. Sara Malone, MD, a board-certified family medicine physician, to the medical team at Steeleville Clinic. Dr. Malone provides comprehensive, patient-centered care for individuals and families of all ages, from children to adults. She emphasizes prevention, early diagnosis, and long-term management of chronic conditions,
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by Brooke Keltner CARBONDALE, Ill. — The old agricultural adage goes, “knee-high by the 4th of July.” It’s a visual cue indicating whether farmers will have a bountiful harvest in the fall based on the height of their corn stalks. Joy Howard, president of the Agricultural Robotics Club, helped design and program a robot that can
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Did you know that July 5 is the busiest day of the year for animal shelters?! While enjoying fireworks may be fun for you, the sounds can often terrify a pet and lead them to escape. RedRover, a national animal welfare 501(c)(3) nonprofit, based in Sacramento, California, has a few tips
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ST. LOUIS, MO— Experts are warning that dangerously high temperatures are headed to the Greater St. Louis area over the next week.With Fourth of July celebrations and World Cup events in full swing, the American Red Cross urges everyone to take three critical actions to stay safe: Stay hydrated by drinking a cup of water every
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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo.- The Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC)Southeast Regional office is buying seeds this summer and fall frompublic landowners for a variety of tree and shrub species around theregion. Prices are by the pound of fruit. The timing of seed maturity varies. MDC reminds the public to wait andallow seeds to reach maturity before
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PERRYVILLE – The Addams Family Musical is playing at Perry Park Center on Friday, July 10th at 7 PM, Saturday, July 11th at 7 PM, and Sunday, July 12th at 2 PM. The cast includes over 40 people. Book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice, Music and Lyrics by Andrew Lippa. Based on characters created
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