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Missouri Dairy Growth Council announces management partnership, new website

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Dairy Growth Council (MDGC) announced today that Missouri Dairy has been selected as the council’s management organization. Additionally, Alfred Brandt has been tapped to serve as the Executive Director of the Missouri Dairy Growth Council. MDGC is comprised of a broad group of stakeholders from across Missouri’s agricultural community. […]

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Marlena Lueken named January Rotary Student of the Month

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STE. GENEVIEVE — Marlena Lueken has been named the Rotary Student of the Month for January from Ste. Genevieve High School.     Marlena is the daughter of Sheila and Tim Lueken.   Marlena’s scholastic honors include: earning Summa Cum Laude one year, Magna Cum Laude two years and receiving the German I award. Marlena

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Lucille Hunsley named January Elks Student of the Month

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STE. GENEVIEVE – Lucille Hunsley has been named the Elks Student of the Month for January from Ste. Genevieve High School.     Lucille is the daughter of Jennifer Robbins and Lance Hunsley.   Lucille’s scholastic honors include: being ranked sixth in her graduating class, being in the Top 10 Percent of her graduating class,

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It’s Girl Scout Cookie Time!

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GLEN CARBON, Illinois – It’s officially Girl Scout Cookie season in Southern Illinois! Girl Scouts throughout the area will hold cookie booths, visit customers door-to-door, and sell to friends and family online as they explore more possibilities through the largest girl-led entrepreneurial program in the world.   During this highly anticipated time of the year,

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Hawley urges congress to pass his legislation to cap credit card rates following Trump statement

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WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) has renewed his push for Congress to pass his legislation to cap credit card interest rates for working Americans. This comes after President Donald Trump called for a 10% cap on predatory credit card interest rates over the weekend.   “President Trump is right: working Americans are drowning in record credit card debt

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Agenda released for today’s Chester Beautification/Tourism Commission meeting

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CHESTER – The tentative agenda for today’s meeting of the Chester Beautification/Tourism meeting has been released.   Chester Beautification/Tourism Commission Agenda January 14, 2026   Pledge of Allegiance   Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes-Melissa Gross   Treasurer’s Report-Brenda Owen   Public Petitions & Correspondence Welcome new member Anne Ohlau             Standing Committee Reports Beautiful Home

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Ste. Genevieve Fire District assists at structure fire

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STE. GENEVIEVE –Just before 10:30 a.m. Sunday, units from Stations 5, 2, and 7, along with automatic aid from Jefferson R-7 Fire Protection District, Goose Creek Lake Fire Department, and Ste Genevieve Fire District, were dispatched to the 6100 block of Charter Church Road in Ste. Genevieve County for a reported residential fire.   Upon

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SIU System MLK Day presentations highlight a transformative era in Chicago politics

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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — A special presentation, featuring screenings of a powerful documentary about Black political organizing and influence within the Chicago Democratic political machine, is coming to Carbondale and Springfield on Jan. 19, courtesy of a Southern Illinois University System Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday event.     Charles Bowen is

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Senator Bryant relaunches Valentines for Seniors Card Drive

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MURPHYSBORO, IL – State Senator Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) is inviting residents across southern Illinois to help spread cheer this Valentine’s Day by participating in her annual Valentines for Seniors Card Drive.   The initiative encourages individuals, families, classrooms, churches, and community groups to create or sign Valentine’s Day cards that will be delivered to local seniors, including

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