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Over 6,000 children enrolled in Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in Southern Illinois

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SOUTHERN ILLINOIS – Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library has reached a significant milestone in Southern Illinois, with over 6,000 children now enrolled in the program. This exciting achievement marks a major step forward in promoting early childhood literacy in the region. The first set of books was delivered to these young readers last week, sparking excitement […]

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New Orleans zydeco band performs for students

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STE. GENEVIEVE – Students in Ste. Genevieve High School band, French and history classes had the unique opportunity to attend a performance by a zydeco band, The Arrow Jazz Band from the New Orleans, Louisiana National Historical Park.   The special concert visit was held in partnership with the Ste. Genevieve National Historical Park.  

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Missouri Conservation Commission Action – September

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JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Conservation Commission met Sept. 6 for a budget and regulations workshop followed by a closed executive session and then their regular open meeting. All were held at The Keeter Center at College of the Ozarks at Point Lookout. Commissioners attending the open meeting in person or online were: Margaret F.

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Mega Millions Millionaire in Chicago 

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CHICAGO – The Mega Millions Jackpot for tomorrow night’s drawing has soared to $800 million – the seventh largest Mega Millions jackpot in history. However, someone in Illinois is already celebrating after snagging a cool $1 million over the weekend. Store manager, Stephanie Noteboom (right), takes a celebratory photo with co-worker, Brittany McDaniel, after selling a

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Gov. Pritzker announces $25.3 million investment in electric vehicle charging infrastructure

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SPRINGFIELD – On World EV Day, Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Transportation announced $25.3 million in grants to build charging stations along interstate corridors through the initial round of funding made available from the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program. In addition to making travel by electric vehicle more reliable and accessible, the funding

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Farmington man arrested for possession and promoting child pornography

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JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control announces the arrest of Dillon J. Miller, 30, of Farmington, Mo.   Miller was arrested September 5, 2024, for possessing and promoting child pornography, following an investigation by the Special Victims Unit of the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug

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Critical call for blood and platelets: Give with Red Cross now  

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ST. LOUIS, MO – In September, the American Red Cross stresses the continuing critical need for blood products to ensure patient care. Donors of all blood types are asked to give now to keep blood supply levels rising after a summer shortage. Type O blood donors and those giving platelets are especially needed.    A

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Zonta Club of Cape Girardeau donates to FosterAdopt Connect for Un-Gala event

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CAPE GIRARDEAU – The Zonta Club of Cape Girardeau is proud to announce its recent donation to FosterAdopt Connect Cape Girardeau, in support of the upcoming Un-Gala event. This contribution reflects Zonta’s ongoing commitment to improving the lives of vulnerable children and families in the local community.   Lydia Sumner, the Service Co-chair of the

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