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Wisdom named MAC Vice President of Finance and Administration

PARK HILLS, MO – Mineral Area College has named Lynne Wisdom, CPA, CPFO, as its new Vice President of Finance and Administration. Wisdom officially transitioned into the role on July 1, after serving as the college’s Deputy Chief Financial Officer for the past 18 months. Wisdom brings nine years of banking experience to the position, as well […]

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Ste. Genevieve County School District R-II Board of Education meets Tuesday

STE. GENEVIEVE – The Regular Open Session Meeting of the Ste. Genevieve County School District R-II will begin at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 21, 2026 in the multipurpose room at the Ste. Genevieve Early Childhood Center, 1200 Maple Dr., Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670.   The tentative agenda for the meeting:   AGENDA   Ahead of

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SIU Carbondale establishes regional African American Heritage Center

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale is working to permanently establish the Southern Illinois African American Heritage Center (SIAAHC) to preserve and promote education about Black heritage in the region.     (Top photo) Blake Howard, left, the fall 2026 graduate assistant for the Southern Illinois African American Heritage Center, and

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PSC approves tariffs in Empire Electric rate case with additional required reporting

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — On Wednesday, the Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) issued an Order allowing tariffs related to Empire District Electric Company d/b/a Liberty’s (Liberty) electric rate increase request to go into effect as of August 3, 2026, with the requirement of ongoing reporting to the Commission every three months.   In a previous

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Missouri DCI continues to provide consumer support and guidance following recent severe weather events

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – As communities across the state work to recover from recent severe weather events, the Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance (DCI) continues to provide insurance support and guidance to consumers navigating the post-disaster claims process.   “Navigating insurance after severe storms and flash flooding can be incredibly overwhelming, especially when families are dealing with the

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Missouri Civil Air Patrol assesses flood damage

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. – Members of the Missouri Wing of Civil Air Patrol, U.S. Air Force Auxiliary, are assisting the American Red Cross with damage assessments in several southern Missouri counties affected by recent extensive flooding.   CAP ground teams are evaluating areas in Crawford, St. Francois, and Washington Counties.   “Whether it

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Local students graduate from Missouri State University

SPRINGFIELD, MO — Missouri State University awarded 2,677 degrees to students in spring 2026. The commencement ceremonies took place May 8, 2026, at Great Southern Bank Arena.   The following local students earned degrees:   Jessica Brown of Bloomsdale graduated with a Bachelor of Science, Psychology, Magna cum laude Samuel Drury of Bloomsdale graduated with

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Kentucky man seriously injured in I-55 crash in Perry County

JEFFERSON CITY — A 55-year-old man from Catlettsburg, Kentucky was seriously injured in a crash on I-55 in Perry County Tuesday afternoon.   The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports the man was taken to St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau by a Mercy Perry ambulance.   According to the accident report, the man experienced

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July Fourth Friday Art Walk will feature galleries and studios

STE. GENEVIEVE – On July 24th, from 6:00 to 9:00 PM, Ste. Genevieve is hosting its monthly downtown Art Walk. Come enjoy our historic downtown through the lens of the artists who live, work, and exhibit in the heartland region. Ten art studios and galleries within a six-block radius will open their doors, welcoming everyone

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