CARBONDALE, Ill. — Prepare for three days of Saluki pride as Family Weekend 2026 rolls into Southern Illinois University Carbondale Sept. 11-13, with football, tailgating, and a ton of fun events and activities for everyone. “Saluki Family Weekend is one of our favorite traditions at SIU because it gives students the opportunity to share their […]
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ST. LOUIS — Major disasters are happening more often now, about once every two weeks. Add on the smaller emergencies that happen every day ─ like a fire in someone’s home ─ and it’s more important than ever for everyone to get their households prepared. At the same time, as prices continue to climb on
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Please join us in congratulating our September Business of the Month: Pechacek Funeral Homes! Thank you for all you do for our community!
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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — The Yellow Moon Gyroid Concert Series at Southern Illinois University Carbondale kicks off its third season on Monday, Sept. 14, featuring Wei Denton, a cellist with the Chicago Philharmonic and Northwest Indiana Symphony. The Yellow Moon Gyroid Concert Series kicks off its third season on Sept. 14 with (from
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The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to remind the public that driver examination stations throughout the state will be closed on the following date: Monday, September 7, 2026, in observance of Labor Day. Normal operations will resume on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. For more news, follow the Missouri State Highway Patrol on X @MSHPTrooperGHQ
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Mercy of only three large health systems in the nation to earn distinction Mercy earned NRC Health’s 2026 Excellence in Patient Experience Award, marking its fifth consecutive year receiving the national honor. Mercy was one of only three large U.S. health systems to receive the designation in 2026. The award is based on patient
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SIKESTON—Route K in Perry County will be reduced to one lane with a 10-foot width restriction as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform bridge maintenance. This section of roadway is located over Interstate 55 near Perryville, Missouri. Weather permitting, work will take place Thursday, Sept. 3 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The work zone will be marked with signs. Motorists are urged to use extreme caution while traveling near the area For additional information, contact
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Sikeston, MO (Sept. 1, 2026) – September is Hunger Action Month, a time to raise awareness abouthunger and encourage communities to take action to help ensure their neighbors have access to thefood they need.“Hunger Action Month gives us an opportunity to put a little extra focus on hunger, but we knowhunger doesn’t take a month
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JEFFERSON CITY, MO, SEPT. 01, 2026 – Mastodon State Historic Site in Imperial is turning 50 years old this year! You’re invited to join us to celebrate this anniversary on Saturday, Sept. 5. This event will feature free museum admission from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., as well as free live music and interpretive programs
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The National Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal in Perryville, Missouri, will be featured in the Hidden Gems: Catholic Shrines in America series on EWTN on Friday, September 4, at 8:00 a.m., CT Hidden Gems: Catholic Shrines in America is an original television series on EWTN produced in partnership with the National Association
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