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SIU’s Touch of Nature hosts Inclusive Archery Hunt for veterans, hunters with disabilities 

CARBONDALE, Ill. — Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center, Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s experiential learning facility, hosts the Inclusive Archery Hunt for veterans and hunters with disabilities Nov. 12-15. Organizers say the event remains the largest inclusive deer hunt in Illinois, with 43 people registered this year. The Inclusive Archery Hunt brings veterans and hunters […]

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SIU’s Thanks “GivingBack” campus food drive is Nov. 17

CARBONDALE, Ill. — The upcoming Southern Illinois University Carbondale Thanks “GivingBack” campus food drive is a great opportunity to help Salukis in need during this holiday season. SIU Carbondale faculty, staff and community members are invited to support the Saluki Food Pantry by donating nonperishable food items during the annual event on Nov. 17. The

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Red crown rot of soybean: Can we suppress it?

Learn more at Crop Management Conference, Dec. 3-4 in Columbia. Source: Mandy Bish, 573-882-4039 COLUMBIA, Mo. – Managing red crown rot disease remains a high priority for Missouri soybean growers. Affected areas have seen yield losses of around 50%, says University of Missouri Extension plant pathologist Mandy Bish. Bish will discuss strategies for managing red

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CHS and CGS combine to host 2026 College and Career Day

More than 50 presenters help guide 8th through 12th grade students toward college or career paths BY JIM BEERS             Friday November 6th Chester High School hosted its annual College and Career Day. This year marked a special addition to the CHS event. Chester High School and Chester Grade School have traditionally handled their own

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Public welcome to upcoming Saturn observation at SIU

CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Department of Physics and the Astronomical Association of Southern Illinois welcome the public to a free astronomy observation where Saturn is the star attraction.  The event will be on the observation deck on the James W. Neckers Building roof, above the building’s A wing on Sunday, Nov. 15,

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Attorney General Hanaway Issues Alert on Protecting Children from Online Exploitation

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Today, Attorney General Catherine Hanaway offered guidance on how parents can respond if someone shares an explicit image of their child online. Chapter 573 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri criminalizes sharing, threatening to share, or possessing explicit depictions of minors, including computer-generated images. If parents find an explicit image online, they

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Jefferson College President Dr. Dena McCaffrey Announces Retirement at the Close of the 2027-28 School Year

HILLSBORO, Mo. – November 13, 2026 — After nearly twenty years serving Jefferson College, President Dr. Dena McCaffrey announced today her decision to retire at the end of her current contract, which expires on June 30, 2028. At that time, she will have been employed at the College for 21 years, with eight years serving

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St. Vincent Teacher Participates in Army Research Laboratory Program

Mrs. Thele, who teaches physics and chemistry at St. Vincent, has spent the past seven summers working with a scientist at the Army Research Laboratory. Her work has involved research projects and data analysis, providing opportunities to gain experience with ongoing scientific research. Last week, Thele was invited to attend and present at a conference

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Join MDC for fun and informative events throughout November in the Southeast Region

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo.– The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites the public to visit Cape Girardeau Nature Center this November to participate in nature-themed activities. Upcoming events include, but are not limited to: Meet Our Prehistoric Fish Saturday, Nov. 21 Our aquarium is stocked with native species from Missouri, and the highlight of those are

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The PCMS Pegleg Players bring the holiday classic “A Charlie Brown Christmas” to the stage

PERRYVILLE – The beloved holiday classic A Charlie Brown Christmas comes to life as the PCMS Pegleg Players bring Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the entire Peanuts gang to the stage this Christmas season. Featuring 25 students in grades 6–8, the production brings the charm, humor, and heartwarming message of the timeless television special to local

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