STE. GENEVIEVE – The schedule of events for the 2026 Ste. Genevieve County Fair has been announced. Tuesday, July 7, 2026 4-H Exhibits go to Youth building at Fairgrounds 4:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 8 Pageant Girls’ Night Out 8 p.m. Thursday, July 9 Annual 4-H Chicken Fry Dinner at […]
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PERRYVILLE – Citizens Electric is proud to sponsor local students Janie Porter and Paisley Eyler as participants in the Youth Tour, an educational leadership program that allows high school students to experience the nation’s capital while learning about American history, government, and civic engagement. During their time in Washington, D.C., Janie and Paisley
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PERRYVILLE – A Catholic ministry rooted in rural Southeast Missouri is receiving national attention for work that is changing lives far beyond the confines of its 50-acre campus in Perryville. The Association of the Miraculous Medal (AMM) has been named Nonprofit of the Year by the Nonprofit Alliance Christian Development Council, a national organization that
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JEFFERSON CITY, MO – On Wednesday, Governor Mike Kehoe announced that 350 Missouri counties, cities, towns, and a school district have received the Missouri Blue Shield designation in the program’s second year, marking a 74 percent increase in participation since its launch in 2025. The Missouri Blue Shield Program recognizes communities for their
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SEDALIA – Missouri State Fair advance adult admission and carnival tickets are on sale now! Advance tickets are good any day of the 2026 State Fair and there are several options for purchase. These tickets must be purchased prior to opening day of the Fair and are on sale now through Aug. 12. Tickets
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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Nancy Yu was attracted to Southern Illinois University Carbondale by the glass program’s strength and diversity. Intricate glass works by Southern Illinois University Carbondale May 2026 Master of Fine Arts graduate Nancy Yu (top) and third-year MFA student Julia Jenkins (bottom) were among several exhibitions by SIU
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STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste. Genevieve County R-II School District is pleased to introduce three new leaders who have already hit the ground running in preparation for the 2026-2027 school year. Dr. John Boyd, Jr. is the district’s new assistant superintendent, Dr. Ally Klein has joined Ste. Genevieve High School as principal, and Mr. Jason Bauman
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DU QUOIN, IL — Progressive American Flat Track, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, returns to the Magic Mile on Independence Day as DuQuoin State Fairgrounds hosts a full day of motorcycle racing, live music, family fun, and America’s 250th birthday celebration, Saturday, July 4. For fans new to the sport, Progressive American Flat Track
SPARTA, IL —Sparta Community Hospital is pleased to welcome Dr. Sara Malone, MD, a board-certified family medicine physician, to the medical team at Steeleville Clinic. Dr. Malone provides comprehensive, patient-centered care for individuals and families of all ages, from children to adults. She emphasizes prevention, early diagnosis, and long-term management of chronic conditions,
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by Brooke Keltner CARBONDALE, Ill. — The old agricultural adage goes, “knee-high by the 4th of July.” It’s a visual cue indicating whether farmers will have a bountiful harvest in the fall based on the height of their corn stalks. Joy Howard, president of the Agricultural Robotics Club, helped design and program a robot that can
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