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Professor Sharp is In Initial Group Of 8 Significant SIU Donors Honored

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James Franklin Sharp grew up in Chester, Illinois, a small Mississippi River Town in southwest Illinois.  He graduated from Chester High School in 1954. SIU Tedrick Welcome Center He then attended the two-year Pre-Engineering Program at nearby Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Illinois. At SIU, he lived in Doyle Dorm, that housed just 60 boys, […]

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Tara E. Modglin, APRN, FNP-C Joins Saint Francis Cape Gastroenterology Specialists

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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to welcome Tara E. Modglin, APRN, FNP-C to Cape Gastroenterology Specialists. Modglin graduated from Southeast Missouri State University in 2026 and is board certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. She will be providing care for patients with diseases affecting the digestive system and

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SV Marching Band prepares to step into new uniforms

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As our SV Marching Band prepares to step into new uniforms, we’ve been taking a look back at the story behind the ones they’ve proudly worn for nearly three decades. Our current marching band uniforms were purchased during the 1997-1998 school year. With a typical marching band uniform lasting about 12-15 years, it’s safe to

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MNEA-Retired Donates School Supplies to Ste. Genevieve Elementary

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(Ste. Genevieve, MO) – Ste. Genevieve County R-II is happy to share that Ste. Genevieve Elementary recently received a generous donation of school supplies from MNEA-Retired to help kick off the new school year! The donation included a wide variety of items to support both teachers and students, such as backpacks, folders, notebooks, glue, crayons,

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MSHP Provides Synopsis of New Laws that went into effect August 28, 2026

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Several laws related to public safety went into effect August 28, 2026. A synopsis of sections related to public safety follows. The abbreviated descriptions below are intended to make the public aware of some of the new legislation enacted by the Missouri General Assembly which is related to crime and public safety. For a complete

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Registration open for SIU’s fall arts and crafts workshops, open to the public

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by Brooke Keltner CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale invites artists of all skill levels—from beginners to experts—to express their creativity at the Craft Shop’s annual fall workshop series. Running from Sept. 11 through Nov. 17, the series offers a wide variety of hands-on arts, including pottery, crochet, fused glass, sewing and more. Workshops

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Diesel Prices Reach New All-Time High, Surpassing 2022 Record

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 DALLAS– GasBuddy, North America’s trusted fuel savings platform for more than 25 years, today announced that the national average price of diesel has reached a new all-time record high of $5.85 per gallon, continuing to climb and surpassing the previous record of $5.82 per gallon set in June 2022.  While gasoline prices often dominate headlines,

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High temps, low rainfall hit crops, pastures

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COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension specialists are worried about the combination of drought and prolonged high temperatures as crops approach their final growth stages, says University of Missouri Extension assistant professor of soybean farming systems Andre Froes de Borja Reis. Alfalfa stands are showing signs of extreme stress in southwestern Missouri, where livestock

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Governor Kehoe Orders Capitol Dome Lighted Teal and Purple in Recognition of National 988 Day and Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

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JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Governor Mike Kehoe has ordered the Missouri State Capitol dome to shine teal and purple, beginning at sunset on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, through sunrise on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, in recognition of National 988 Day. The lighting raises awareness of the support available through 988 for mental health and substance

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