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Museum presents Chester Bridge Part Two

Sainte Genevieve Museum Learning Center Speaker SeriesChester Bridge part TwoTuesday, July 7th @6:30PMThe Orris TheatrePresenter- David Dukephoto by Charlie BargmanOne of the largest infrastructure projects in our region is nearly complete. Construction of the new Don Welge Memorial Bridge, replacing the aging Chester Bridge over the Mississippi River, began in September 2023—and now the long-awaited […]

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Ste. Genevieve National Historical Park continues celebration of America’s 250th Birthday

STE. GENEVIEVE, Mo. — Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence at Ste. Genevieve National Historical Park.   This year, Ste. Genevieve National Historical Park is bringing the 250th commemoration to the local community through special events and a new exhibit.   August 8th and 9th, the park will host Celebrate America.  

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Red Bud man to join SIU Alumni Association board of directors

CARBONDALE, Ill. — A Red Bud, Illinois  resident is one of five persons the SIU Alumni Association has selected to join the organization’s board of directors and serve a two-year term beginning July 1.     Jonathan A. Tallman graduated from SIU-C in 1998. He is currently the superintendent of Red Bud Community Unit School

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President Trump approves Governor Kehoe’s request for major disaster declaration

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has announced that President Donald J. Trump has approved his request for a major disaster declaration for 10 counties in response to tornadoes, straight-line winds, severe storms, large hail, and flooding that swept across the state April 23-28, 2026.   “Local officials have worked tirelessly and in

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NFIB Jobs Report says small business job openings rebound

JEFFERSON CITY, MO –  NFIB’s June Jobs Report shows that the Small Business Employment Index remained essentially flat, registering 100.2 in June after measuring 100.3 in May. This is the fourth consecutive month the Index declined. The current reading is below the 2025 average of 101.2 but still slightly above the historical average of 100.0.   In

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Mizzou field days set for sites across state

COLUMBIA – Agricultural producers are invited to save the dates for upcoming events across the state in which extension specialists and researchers from the University of Missouri share the latest findings, highlight best practices and address local emerging issues. From August through October, these events offer opportunities to see research in action and connect with

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Missouri Electric Cooperatives Day at the Mo State Fair is Aug. 21

SEDALIA – Join us for a day of fun on the last Friday of the Missouri State Fair Fair, Aug. 21, Missouri Electric Cooperatives (MEC) Day!   Special promotions and activities are planned for the day from MEC, including:   Visit the MEC Building for exhibits featuring green initiatives, kids’ activities, prize drawings and Rural Missouri’s “People from

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MDC will visit Altenburg, Perryville libraries tomorrow

CAPE GIRARDEAU- Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) staff will visit two local libraries tomorrow. It is part of a plan for staff to visit several libraries across southeast Missouri this month for free summer reading programs. Journey through time with MDC staff and explore stories about the descendants of dinosaurs who still live among us—no

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