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DOR Transitions to Flat License Plates

JEFFERSON CITY, MO — The Missouri Department of Revenue (DOR) is starting the transition from raised letter embossed license plates to flat license plates.   For decades, embossed plates have been a familiar sight on Missouri roadways. The move to flat license plates supports greater efficiency and prepares for the state’s move from a six-digit […]

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Rake no mistake: Fallen leaves deserve a second life

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Trees sporting leaves with vivid autumn colors can be an attractive sight, but once the leaves pile up in the yard, they are problem. Removing fallen leaves is a labor-intensive and at times frustrating annual ritual, but proper leaf disposal is necessary fora healthy, attractive landscape, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist

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Saint Francis Healthcare System, SEMO Establish Pinnacle Corporate Partnership

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO — Southeast Missouri State University and Saint Francis Healthcare System are expanding their longstanding relationship with a new Pinnacle Corporate Partnership. The Partnership is designed to make higher education more accessible for Saint Francis employees and their families while supporting the region’s health care workforce. The partnership invests directly in the people

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MLC Supports SG R-II Emergency Preparedness

(Ste. Genevieve, MO) – Ste. Genevieve County R-II School District recently received 230 tourniquets from MLC, formerly Mississippi Lime Company, to add to safety kits throughout the district.   Roxanne Joggerst, US Controller at MLC, purchased the tourniquets to help strengthen the emergency response supplies available in SG R-II schools. MLC Senior Safety Manager Scott

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CGS Beginner Band Night is great success!

Jenny Gehrke, new Chester Grade School Band Director, registered 38 beginner band students at the 2026 event BY JIM BEERS             The new school year always brings a familiar event to Chester Grade School 5th Graders. This event is the Annual 5th Grade Beginner Band Night where aspiring young musicians have the opportunity to select

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FEMA Launches New Option to Buy National Flood Insurance Program Policy Online

 It is now easier than ever for Missouri residents to prepare for the devastating financial consequences of flooding. Today FEMA launched a new tool to purchase a National Flood Insurance Program policy completely online through Floodsmart.gov. The tool is accessible nationwide, with the online purchase option available to anyone living in one of the almost

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Memorial Hospital Receives Statewide Recognition for “Get Your Shot” campaign

Memorial Hospital has been recognized by the Illinois Society for Healthcare Marketing and Public Relations (ISHMPR) with an Honorable Mention in the Integrated Marketing Campaign category for its innovative vaccination awareness initiative, “Get Your Shot.” The recognition was presented during the ISHMPR Annual Conference and Pinnacle Awards, which honors outstanding achievements in healthcare marketing, communications,

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Memorial Hospital Receives Statewide Pinnacle Award for community excellence

Memorial Hospital has been recognized by the Illinois Society for Healthcare Marketing and Public Relations (ISHMPR) with an Award of Merit in the Community Outreach category for its Strategic Medical Office Building Transition, a comprehensive community engagement and communication campaign surrounding the transition of healthcare services to the hospital’s new Medical Office Building. L-R Back

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Jefferson College Foundation Announces $285,000 Donation from Former Crystal Oaks Board to Establish Nursing Scholarships

HILLSBORO, MO – October 21, 2026 – Jefferson College Foundation received a substantial gift of $285,734.40 from the former nonprofit board of Crystal Oaks in Crystal City to establish the Futures in Skilled Nursing Fund for nursing and allied health occupation scholarships at Jefferson College.  Crystal Oaks, a skilled nursing facility with a long history

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PSC Approves Agreement in Ameren Missouri Request for Battery Storage and Solar Projects with Conditions

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Public Service Commission today approved an Agreement and granted the request of Union Electric Company d/b/a Ameren Missouri (Ameren Missouri) for three battery energy storage system (BESS) facilities, two solar generation facilities, and a new switching station. Signatories to the Agreement included Ameren Missouri, the Staff of the Missouri

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