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Pritzker announces funding to save historic Golconda building

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GOLCONDA – Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced $41,500 in funding to support Main Street Golconda’s efforts to save the historic Sweetwater Saloon. Following Main Street Golconda’s pleas for emergency aid, Governor Pritzker called the organizers to offer his assistance and coordinate a grant funding opportunity to […]

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Missouri’s tax holiday creates savings

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JEFFERSON CITY, MO — The Show Me Green Sales Tax Holiday returns this spring giving Missourian’s the opportunity to save money on select purchases while stimulating economic activity in the state.   All Missouri cities, counties, and districts participate in the appliance sales tax holiday   According to Missouri statute, from April 19 through April

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Mizzou researchers discover natural compound may slow ALS and dementia

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COLUMBIA, Mo. — A natural compound found in everyday fruits and vegetables may hold the key to protecting nerve cells — and it’s showing promise as a potential treatment for ALS and dementia, according to new research from the University of Missouri. “It’s exciting to discover a naturally occurring compound that may help people suffering

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New polling shows strong support for 20 percent small business deduction

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (April 8, 2025) – A new poll released by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), Missouri’s leading small business advocacy organization, shows broad, bipartisan support for America’s small businesses along with overwhelming support for keeping the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction in the tax code. According to the survey, more than 8 in

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SIU supports students’ emotional health with Salukis Care Day on April 16

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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Salukis Care Day is all about enhancing the emotional wellness of students and helping them de-stress so they can thrive and succeed. Faner Plaza will be filled with a variety of fun and meaningful activities for students from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 16. In case

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Ste. Genevieve County Sheriff’s reports

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STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests and incidents.   Arrested Person: 10 (The individuals listed below have been formally charged all other individuals cannot be listed at this time) Alarm Activation: 3 Assault: Assist Other Agency: 1 Animal Control: 19 Bomb Threat: Brush Fire: Burglary:

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Ste. Genevieve man hurt in Highway 32 crash Tuesday evening

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JEFFERSON CITY — A 76-year-old Ste. Genevieve man suffered moderate injuries in a traffic crash on Highway 32 in Ste. Genevieve County Tuesday evening.   The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports the man was taken to Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital by ambulance.   The patrol says the crash happened when the 2018 Subaru Forester

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