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Wednesday’s earthquake measured 4.0 on the Richter scale

JEFFERSON CITY – A magnitude 4.0 earthquake was reported in southeast Missouri Wednesday evening. There were reports of minor damage according to state officials. The Missouri State Emergency Management Agency team met with its response partners from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the Missouri Department of Transportation, and the Missouri Department of Natural Resources following […]

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More than a third of Missouri farmers are female

SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Agriculture has historically been one of the most important industries in the U.S., but the sector has become less prominent over time. Farms have become more productive thanks to improved technology, which has changed farms’ needs for labor. Simultaneously, economic opportunities in more urbanized areas have grown at a much greater

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Nearly half of Missouri teens use a phone while driving

SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Teen drivers are one of the highest-risk groups on the road. Young drivers are more likely to make mistakes from inexperience, get distracted by devices or other passengers, or engage in risky behaviors like speeding, not wearing a seatbelt, or drinking and driving. In recent decades, more states have implemented policy

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Gas Buddy: Thanksgiving gas prices near highest ever

BOSTON, Mass. — While the economy may be bouncing back, Thanksgiving travel is not. GasBuddy, the leading fuel savings platform providing North American drivers with the most ways to save money on gas, revealed in its 2021 Annual Thanksgiving Travel Survey that 32 percent of Americans plan to travel for Thanksgiving this year, down from

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Anna Geurkink of Perryville to take part in Chorale tour

FAYETTE– For the first time under the direction of Dr. Patrick Dill, the Central Methodist University Chorale singers will soon set off for a tour of Missouri churches and high schools. The Chorale will set out on Thursday, November 18 and travel to various towns to perform through Monday, November 22. On the program for

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Christ Our Savior Lutheran High School FFA participates in events

EVANSVILLE — This past week Christ Our Savior FFA chapter participated in several events.  Section 22 officers held a leadership training school (LTS) for all the FFA chapters in section 22 at Waterloo High School. The evening began with pizza and fellowship. The officers divided the students from each chapter into different groups. The groups moved

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LafargeHolcim will recycle six million tons of power-plant coal ash

CHICAGO–(Business Wire)–LafargeHolcim in the US, its subsidiary, Geocycle, and CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE: CNP) Monday announced a major milestone in their multi-year initiative with the first barge shipment of power plant coal ash, part of a project which will result in the recovery and recycling of more than six million tons of coal ash for

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Flu season may further impact Red Cross blood supply

CAPE GIRARDEAU – As the holidays approach and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns about a potential spike in flu cases this year, it’s important that those who are eligible, healthy and feeling well make an appointment to donate blood or platelets. (See list of River Region blood drives below.) The American Red

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Rotary Club of Ste. Genevieve acknowledges Paul Harris Fellows, welcomes new member

STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve Rotary Club acknowledged three Paul Harris Fellows and a new member recently.  Rotary’s Paul Harris Fellow recognizes individuals who contribute $1,000 to The Rotary Foundation. The Ste. Genevieve club also contributes this donation level in the name of specific Rotarians who have gone above and beyond for the club.

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