ST. LOUIS, MO – The American Red Cross urges all donors to give blood or platelets now to keep the blood supply strong this summer. Type O blood products are most needed on hospital shelves – especially in the face of summer challenges that can quickly cause blood and platelet reserves to drop. In […]
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HILLSBORO, Mo. — Jefferson College will host the second installment of its biennial Day of Renewal for Social Workers on Thursday, Aug. 7, on the Hillsboro campus, providing a full day of professional development and self-care opportunities for licensed social workers seeking continuing education. Created in 2023 by the Jefferson College Social Work Advisory Committee,
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PERRYVILLE — Have you ever considered being an Amateur Radio Operator and have the ability to help in a disaster when internet and phones are down? Join the River Hills Amateur Radio Club on July 17th at 7:00 pm at the Perryville Fire Department Station No. 2 for how to get your Ham Radio
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JEFFERSON CITY – Two teachers from the River Region have been announced by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) as being among the 34 Regional Teachers of the Year who have been selected to represent their regions in the 2026 Missouri Teacher of the Year Program. They are: Ashley Gettinger
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STE. GENEVIEVE – The results of a few of the competitions held during the 2025 Ste. Genevieve County Fair have been reported. (We will add more results as they are reported.) The queen contest: Young Miss: Kinley Keuker Miss: Leyla Schmidt Miss Congeniality: Ava Ross Left to right: Young Miss: Kinley Keuker daughter of Dustin
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SIKESTON, Mo. – Registration is now open for the 14th annual Southeast Missouri Food Bank Golf Classic, taking place Monday, Sept. 22, at Dalhousie Golf Club in Cape Girardeau. The four-person scramble begins with a 12:30 p.m. shotgun start and includes lunch and refreshments throughout the day. All proceeds support SEMO Food Bank’s mission
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JEFFERSON CITY – Due to the large number of attendees registered for the Missouri Nuclear Summit on July 17 this event is now being held at the Missouri Theatre. Seating is limited to attend the Missouri Nuclear Summit so RSVP now to reserve your seat! The public is welcome. “The purpose of the summit is to bring nuclear
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CHICAGO —The Illinois Lottery is proud to join lotteries across North America in celebrating Lottery Week, taking place July 14–18, 2025. This annual event shines a spotlight on the positive impact lottery proceeds have on communities—from funding public education to supporting small businesses, boosting local economies, and investing in charitable causes. “For over 50 years,
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STAMFORD, Conn., – A growing epidemic of criminal attacks on critical infrastructure is plaguing telecommunications companies across the country and their impact is nothing short of domestic terrorism, putting both national security and public safety at risk. In Missouri, Spectrum has suffered a 200% year-over-year increase in felony attacks on its network through July
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PERRYVILLE – Hundreds of people attended the Huey Helicopter dedication ceremony Saturday at the Missouri’s National Veterans Memorial. Major General Charles D. Hausman, Adjutant General, Missouri National Guard, played an important role in Perryville’s acquisition of the Huey and gave the keynote speech at the ceremony. “One day about 2022 Kevin Robinson called
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