STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve High School Speaking Dragons had a standout showing at the Scott City Speech and Debate Invitational on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026. Each SGHS competitor earned a medal, capping a strong close to the regular season! Results include: Caiden Breeden and Tegan Graves — 1st place, Duet Acting Lucy […]
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STE. GENEVIEVE – Two Ste. Genevieve High School students were crowned junior attendants at the 2026 King’s Ball Saturday. Corbin Gray and Camille Melahn were selected as junior attendants after Gray discovered the traditional bean in his slice of King’s Cake, a long-standing custom associated with the celebration. The honor connects students
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STE. GENEVIEVE – The Sainte Genevieve Museum Learning Center welcomes Dr. Elizabeth Eikmann to its speaker series lineup Wednesday with her entertaining program on Unseen St. Louis. Eikmann gives a tease as to what we can expect. And she presents this fascinating information in a very entertaining way. This Sainte Genevieve Museum Learning Series speaker
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CHESTER – Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce the opening of its Convenient Care clinic in a new location as of Monday, February 9, 2026. Now housed inside the Medical Office Building addition alongside the Chester Clinic, the updated space offers a more comfortable environment and greater convenience for patients seeking timely, affordable care.
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STE. GENEVIEVE — Ste. Genevieve Elementary students in Dr. Whitney Hilbert’s class spent a day exploring the excitement of the Winter Olympics by learning about different winter sports and the many countries that participate. To end their day, students held their own mini opening ceremony and carried an “Olympic torch” through the halls
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BOSTON, Mass. – Average gasoline prices in Missouri have risen one cent a gallon in the last week, averaging $2.51/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,940 stations in Missouri. Prices in Missouri are 8.1 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 34.8 cents per gallon lower than a year ago.
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STE/ GENEVIEVE – Ste. Genevieve High School senior Paul Taylor signed a national letter of intent to compete on the track and field team at the Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO) Thursday, February 5, 2026. Paul is the son of Dana and Paul Taylor. In attendance were his parents; sisters Arie and
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SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Owls are hooting in anticipation of nesting season, and the public is invited to tune into upcoming webinars to learn more. Learn about Missouri’s owls, such as barn owls (pictured), during two MDC Owls of Missouri virtual programs from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, and 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb.
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CHESTER – On February 3, 2026, Evelyn Schuwerk was presented with a plaque by Brett Bollmann, CEO and Tom Search, Board Chairman at Memorial Hospital, recognizing her exceptional, 14 years, of dedicated service as a Board Member. Evelyn was first appointed in March 2011 and chose to conclude her term in November 2025.
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JEFFERSON CITY – After a month of formalities, bill readings, referrals and several rounds of hearings, the legislative pace in the Missouri Senate has certainly accelerated this week. Like most sessions, debates in the chamber will gain momentum as more bills are reported out of committees. With more than 781 Senate bills and 50
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