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SEMO Wind Ensemble performs at Cincinnati’s WindFest

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO – Two members of the Southeast Missouri State University’s Wind Ensemble were among the members who recently performed at WindFest, an invitation-only concert held at Cincinnati Music Hall, where select ensembles showcase their talents on a national stage. The two local members of the Wind Ensemble who performed at WindFest were Megan […]

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Walmart and Sam’s Club kick off 13th Annual ‘Fight Hunger. Spark Change’ campaign

SIKESTON, MO – For the 13th consecutive year, all U.S. Walmart stores and Sam’s Club locations are launching the Fight Hunger. Spark Change. campaign, including right here in Southeast Missouri.   All donations made as part of the campaign stay local; last year, Southeast Missouri Food Bank received more than $35,000 from the Fight Hunger.

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SIU Choral Union, Concert Choir to help audiences envision a ‘Beautiful City’

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — The Southern Illinois University Carbondale Choral Union and Concert Choir will showcase their combined talents when drawing upon spirituals and gospel music during a free, public concert on April 21 in Shryock Auditorium.     SIU’s Concert Choir and Choral Union perform during the “Peace I Leave With You:

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Public comment sought on proposed Illinois 127 improvements in Washington County 

WASHINGTON COUNTY, IL– The Illinois Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting to discuss a study for the proposed improvements on Illinois 127 from Illinois 15 to the westbound Interstate 64 ramps in Washington County.   The meeting will be held:   Wednesday, April 22 4-7 p.m. Nashville Community High School 1300 S. Mill

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Perryville Police reports

PERRYVILLE – The Perryville Police Department has released its latest reports.   Officers were called to the 600 block of South Perryville Boulevard by a report of property damage at 1:59 p.m. March 30th.   An officer responded to the 1600 block of Grand Avenue at 3:48 p.m. March 5th to investigate a report of

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New MoDNR app innovating statewide drought and flooding awareness

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has released a new app to raise awareness of flooding and drought conditions across the state. Developed over a three-year period, the free Missouri Flood & Drought app uses data from MoDNR’s network of steamgages and soil-moisture sensors to display real-time conditions, as well as how

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Missouri’s tax holiday creates savings and generates business growth

JEFFERSON CITY, MO — The Show Me Green Sales Tax Holiday returns this spring giving Missourian’s the opportunity to save money on select purchases while stimulating economic activity in the state.     “All Missouri cities, counties, and districts participate in the appliance sales tax holiday,” said Missouri’s Director of Revenue Trish Vincent. “This event

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