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Ste. Genevieve High School Renews National Banner Unified Champion School Status

JEFERSON CITY, Mo – Ste. Genevieve High School has once again been recognized as a National Banner Unified Champion School by Special Olympics North America for its continued commitment to inclusion. The Dragons renewed their National Banner status by meeting 10 standards of excellence focused on Unified Sports, inclusive youth leadership, and whole-school engagement. Since […]

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Older Missourians bring spending power to communities

Households aged 65 and older have seen strong growth in net worth. COLUMBIA, Mo. – Older Americans today generally have more wealth than previous generations, giving many retirees the ability to keep spending, investing and supporting local economies long after leaving the workforce, according to a new Missouri Economy Indicators brief from University of Missouri

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Student-run River Region News returns to SIU Carbondale

by Maxbiya English CARBONDALE, Ill. — The River Region News has returned! The Southern Illinois University Carbondale student-run newscast is back after nearly six years on hiatus, bringing campus and regional news in a digital-first format to viewers on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube platforms. The relaunched newscast debuted Sept. 4, reviving an award-winning news program

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Attorney General Hanaway Files Lawsuits To Stop Animal Welfare Violations

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Today, Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway, in coordination with the Missouri Department of Agriculture, announced lawsuits against two animal care operators who repeatedly disregarded Missouri’s animal welfare laws. These actions aim to stop ongoing animal mistreatment, compel full compliance with inspection and licensing requirements, and protect the welfare of animals in Missouri.

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Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital Medical Staff Welcomes Two Podiatrists

STE. GENEVIEVE, Mo. – The Medical Staff at Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital (SGCMH) is pleased to welcome Christoper Sloan, DPM and Rafi Fasihuddin, DPM to the hospital’s medical staff, expanding access to specialized foot and ankle care for patients throughout the region.   As podiatrists, Drs. Sloan (above left) and Fasihuddin (above right) provide

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Progress Pointe groundbreaking in Ste. Genevieve

McBride Homes and the City of Ste. Genevieve will break ground on the 137-home community, which is McBride’s first in Missouri’s oldest city. To help reduce development costs, the city approved a $10 million bond initiative to fund infrastructure improvements, creating a pathway for more affordable new builds. Progress Pointe offers homes at a price point lower

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Illinois State Police Holds Full-Scale Preparedness Exercise to Improve Response During an Emergency

SPRINGFIELD – To help protect and serve communities during emergency events, the Illinois State Police (ISP) held a full-scale preparedness training exercise at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield on October 7, 2026. The ISP Special Operations Command Statewide Weapons of Mass Destruction (SWMD) Team led the exercise, which focused on improving collaboration between multiple

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Explore the haunts and highlights of Halloween in Missouri state parks

JEFFERSON CITY, MO, OCT. 05, 2026 – From thrills and chills to treats and eats, you can find all sorts of fun fall activities at Missouri state parks and historic sites, including Rural Heritage Days in Ste. Genevieve  Saturday, Oct. 24, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.– Rural Heritage Day at Felix Vallé House State Historic

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Ste. Gen Chamber Partners With EM Publications

  A New Relocation/Lifestyle Magazine Is Coming To Ste. Genevieve Soon. Exciting News for Chamber Members! The Ste. Genevieve Chamber of Commerce is excited to partner with E&M Consulting, Inc. to produce our upcoming Lifestyle Resource Guide & Membership Directory! E&M Consulting will be managing the publication process, including advertising sales, layout, and graphic design.

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