Women in agriculture event is Nov. 8 in Columbia COLUMBIA, Mo. – There are times on the farm when “shucky-darn” just isn’t enough. University of Missouri Extension specialists will show women in agriculture how to hone their shop skills at “Save the Cuss Words 2.0: You Got This” during the in-person session of the annual […]
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PERRYVILLE – Perryville Elementary School third grader Nicholas Hernandez Pastor who was the overall winner in the 2024-25 Missouri Association for Pupil Transportation School Bus Safety Poster Contest. Nicholas earned a $500 prize that PES will put towards outfitting the cafeteria with TV screens for interactive activities. Nicholas is pictured along with
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PERRYVILLE – The Perryville Chamber of Commerce welcomed special guests Missouri State Senator Jamie Burger, State Representative John Voss, and State Representative Bryant Wolfin alongside other local officials for a luncheon on the Perry County District 32 campus Monday. Pictured are: (from left) Mayor Larry Riney, Representative Bryant Wolfin, Superintendent Dr. Fara Jones, County
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By Tracy Gray, Conferences and Special Programs, MU Fire and Rescue Training Institute COLUMBIA – Each year, University of Missouri Extension’s Fire and Rescue Training Institute helps those firefighters who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their communities. FRTI’s collaboration with the Fighters Memorial Foundation of Missouri culminates in two ceremonies: the Candlelight
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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Outstanding Salukis past and present will ensure Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s 2025 Saluki Spooktacular homecoming celebration is one of the best. Jeremy Chinn of the Las Vegas Raiders and former Saluki football standout will be the 2025 homecoming grand marshal. (Photo of Jeremy Chinn provided by Las Vegas Raiders)
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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — More than 200 students from Southern Illinois high schools – including Sparta High School from the River Region, will hone their choral skills in workshops next week at Southern Illinois University Carbondale before performing as part of the School of Music’s high school choral festival. The workshops
JEFFERSON CITY – October 20, 2025, marked the start of School Bus Safety Week and the Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to remind motorists that school bus safety is an important part of driver etiquette. The Patrol encourages everyone to review these school bus safety tips: Parents and Students Parents, please
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STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the winners in its Scarecrow Spectacular competition. 1st—Common Grounds, The Golden Girls 2nd—Joan Huck Consulting, Cheers 3rd—Bloomsdale Bank, Friends 4th—Le Techniques, Home Improvement Honorable Mention – MRV Banks – The Simpsons Honorable Mention – Basler Funeral Home – The Adams Family Honorable Mention
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CHESTER – Professor Sharp Cafeteria Signage has been added at Chester, Illinois High School. The three sets of double doors are outside entrances to Professor Sharp Cafeteria. In addition to breakfast and lunch for CHS students, the Professor Sharp Cafeteria is used for many other purposes, including: CHS Sports Hall of Fame, CHS Trophy Displays,
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STE. GENEVIEVE – The Felix Vallé House State Historic Site in Ste. Genevieve has announced it is once again participating in Ste. Genevieve’s annual Rural Heritage Day festival. This annual event celebrates the rural traditions of Ste. Genevie and Ste. Genevieve County from the mid-1700s to the mid-1900s. Through live demonstrations and hands-on
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