by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Huge crowds turned out for Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s “Saluki Spooktacular” Homecoming 2025 drawn by nostalgia, lovely weather, a fun Halloween vibe and great activities galore, including a big block party, a Mariah the Scientist concert, a huge Carbondale Halloween Homecoming Music Street Festival and much more. (Above) SIU’s […]
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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – At MRV Banks, giving back to the community isn’t just an idea, it’s action. Recently, the bank took steps to make a real difference by donating computers to two local organizations, SEMO NASV and Safe House of Southeast Missouri, helping them better serve those who rely on their services every day.
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PARK HILLS, Mo. – Mineral Area College (MAC) offers excellent, affordable education, changing the lives of countless students and strengthening the local workforce by preparing highly skilled and employable graduates. Hoyer Lift: Nursing students gain experience in patient transfer using a Hoyer Lift purchased with Enhancement Grant campaign funds. MAC’s commitment to educational
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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — In today’s bull rush of messages and opinions that look to sway people’s opinions, Chester’s Kaleb Rehmer, senior, communication studies, and four other Southern Illinois University Carbondale undergraduate students will share their thoughts on influence on Thursday, Nov. 6, in Morris Library’s John C. Guyon Auditorium. This semester’s
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STE. GENEVIEVE — The Tornado of 1925 will be the subject of the next program of the Sainte Genevieve Museum Speaker Series. Retired professor and author, Steve Wiegenstein, will show a compelling series of archival photographs, share stories of rescue and recovery, and describe the struggle to rebuild in the wake of unimaginable devastation. A
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STE. GENEVIEVE – Member of the Ste. Genevieve County School District R-II Board of Education members, district leaders, school resource officers and the school social worker joined the Early Childhood Center for a special Halloween celebration! On Friday, October 31, from 9:30–10:15 a.m. CDT, approximately 75 preschool and Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) students dressed
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ST. LOUIS – November is National Diabetes Month — a national proclamation designed to raise awareness and education about diabetes. In the United States, approximately 38.4 million people have this chronic disease that affects how an individual’s body turns food into energy. Food choices, in conjunction with medication and physical activity, are key to
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CHESTER – The Chester High School October Students of the Month are (left to right) Lucas Buskirk, Kingston Turner, Devin Neal, Addison Gottschammer, Peyton Dickson, and Annah Helvey Ahring. The Student of the Month Program is coordinated by teachers, Jackie Clendenin, Social Studies and Brittany Mueller, Science. Jim Beers Photo
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By Linda Geist COLUMBIA, Mo. – Missouri ticks are worse than a Transylvanian vampire on Halloween. Many people think ticks are most active during summer. However, fall is prime time for ticks. Deer are primary hosts for ticks, and fall is when deer move due to mating season and to find vegetation to build fat
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by Kim Rendfeld CARBONDALE, Ill. – Thirty-four bulls have arrived at Southern Illinois University Carbondale to be evaluated over the next several months for desirable growth performance, carcass and genetic traits that can be passed down to offspring. (Above) Samantha Wuest, program coordinator of University Farms, and SIU zoology major Cecilia Castillo prepare a bull
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