CHESTER — The Chester Chamber of Commerce has named Neal Adams its 2026 Citizen of the year, honoring the work he has done on documenting the construction of the new Don Welge Memorial Bridge, which is due to open in July. Adams spent many hours of time and dedication doing what he loves to do […]
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SEDALIA – Join us on Thursday, Aug. 13, as tigers take center stage for Mizzou Day, presented by University of Missouri, during Opening Day of the 2026 Missouri State Fair. From agriculture and research to traditions that unite Missourians across the state, Mizzou Day is a celebration of the University of Missouri’s impact on communities, families
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SEDALIA – Celebrate the land of the free at the Missouri State Fair and win some free stuff! Show us your patriotic spirit and get involved to be entered in giveaways and chances to win prizes! More information on events and prizes below. Missouri Wines is sponsoring the Find the Wine Challenge. Follow the Missouri State Fair’s Facebook
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STE. GENEVIEVE, MO — Something BIG is stomping into Ste. Genevieve this summer. The Sainte Genevieve Museum Learning Center is thrilled to unveil its NEW, life-sized Allosaurus on Saturday, June 6th. Join us from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the official Jurassic June Kick-Off Party, featuring Big AL, the Allosaurus! The excitement begins at
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CHAMPAIGN, IL – This week, U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Illinois State Director Jesus Ortega kicked off National Homeownership Month by highlighting Rural Development’s commitment to expanding access to affordable housing and helping more Americans, especially first-time homebuyers, achieve the dream of homeownership. “The Trump Administration and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins are focused on growing first
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EVANSVILLE, IN – Two students from Randolph County attending the University of Evansville have been named to the Dean’s List every fall and spring semester. They are Hayley Drake of Walsh and Sidney Charles of Coulterville. To merit the honor of being placed on the Dean’s List, a student must have carried a
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STE. GENEVIEVE – The tentative agenda for Monday’s meeting of the Ste. Genevieve County Commission has been released.
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RED BUD – “Just a reminder that my office is hosting a Shred/Recycling Event in Pinckneyville this Saturday. Hope to see everyone there!”
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Wednesday, at a Senate Commerce Committee Hearing on the Protect College Sports Act, U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) discussed Congress’ role in preserving and strengthening the integrity of college athletics amid the chaos and instability of the current college sports system. “There [are] so many great lessons to be learned in life
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U.S. SENATE — On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) released the following statement after securing an additional $350 million in the reconciliation bill text to give U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) dedicated resources to arrest unlawful illegal aliens released from local custody after jurisdictions refuse to honor ICE detainers, provide release notice, or coordinate safe jail-to-ICE
