PERRYVILLE, MO – The American Red Cross of Southeast Missouri and Northeast Arkansas, along with the Perry County Emergency Management Agency and the Perryville Fire Department partnered to install free smoke alarms during a Sound the Alarm home fire safety event this past Saturday, May 16. Members of the American Red Cross, Perry County Emergency Management Agency […]
Senator Mike Henderson’s Capitol Report for May 18, 2026 JEFFERSON CITY – As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, I spent a great deal of time this session working closely with my colleagues to shape Missouri’s spending plan and make sure taxpayer dollars were allocated responsibly. I’m proud of the work we accomplished together
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STE. GENEVIEVE – The Church of Ste. Genevieve’s parishioners conducted a service on Sunday, May 17th to pray for our Country as it celebrates its 250th anniversary. Photo by R. Mueller The service included singing of patriotic songs, saying of a rosary for protection of people in all 50 states and for government officials, reading
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STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve Board of Aldermen met in regular session Thursday. Officer Layne Harris introduces K9 Keno which was purchased with a Justin Delivers Hope Grant. Chip Marzuco addressed the Mayor and Board of Aldermen concerning the upcoming Spring for Down Syndrome to be held on Saturday, June 13,
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STE. GENEVIEVE — Students from Ste. Genevieve High School recently participated in an annual educational trip to Chicago held April 17-19. French teacher Bre Uzzell and art teacher Jamie Bauman traveled with students from French III, IV and V classes, along with members of the National Art Honor Society, for a weekend focused on culture,
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by Brooke Keltner CARBONDALE, Ill. – Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Leadership Development Program (LDP) boasts a 100% graduation rate, a 96% career placement rate, and its graduates are 19% more work ready than their peers. A part of that success is thanks to the late William “Will” Bushelle, a SIU alum and U.S. Navy SEAL
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ROLLA — Mark Twain National Forest invites birders—new, veteran, and everyone in-between—to discover the Forest through this fun and educational activity this year. Beginner-friendly birdwatching opportunities abound across the forested hills, open glades, and diverse riparian areas of the Forest. National Forest System lands serve as a wonderful reminder of the bountiful nature of America;
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STE. GENEVIEVE – Thirteen students from Valle and Ste Genevieve High Schools gathered with their counselors to receive awards from the Woman’s Club of Ste. Genevieve at the May 11th meeting held at the VFW Hall, and catered by Rozier’s Country Mart. The Club offers a variety of competitions each year that advance the educational
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STE. GENEVIEVE – The St. James Camp of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War will hold a traditional Decoration Day ceremony on Saturday May 30th from 11:30 am to 12:15 pm in Memorial Cemetery, 35N. 5th Street. Decoration Day was established in 1868 by the Grand Army of the Republic veteran’s organization
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reminding Illinoisans that warmer weather means an increased potential for exposure to several illnesses that can be carried by animals or biting pests. While enjoying outdoor activities, people should take appropriate precautions to reduce their risk of contracting serious illness. “Spring and summer provide so
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