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IRMA launches Illinois’ first retail apprenticeship program to build future industry leaders

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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Retail Merchants Association (IRMA) today announced the launch of the Illinois Retail Leaders Apprenticeship Program, which provides retail education, real-world training, and industry exposure to aspiring retailers.   The first program of its kind in the state of Illinois, the curriculum is designed to cultivate the next generation of leaders in the evolving retail industry, which […]

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Filing begins today for the Ste. Gen Co. August Primary election

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STE. GENEVIEVE – Filing begins today for the August Primary election in Ste. Genevieve County.   The county clerk’s office has posted this notice to persons wishing to file a declaration of candidacy to appear as a candidate for nomination at the primary election that filing will continue until Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 5:00

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Filing begins today for the Perry County August Primary Election

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PERRYVILLE – Candidate filing for the August primary elections in Perry County began today.   Filing ends on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.   Candidates filing for Perry County offices may file at the following location:   Perry County Clerk’s Office Perry County Courthouse 15 W. Ste. Maries St., STE 2 Perryville, MO

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Air Force Shades of Blue jazz ensemble to perform Feb. 28 at SIU

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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — The U.S. Air Force Shades of Blue jazz ensemble will give a free, public performance, on Saturday, Feb. 28, in Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Shryock Auditorium.     The concert will begin at 7 p.m. Ticket reservations are required and available at  www.afbandtix.org/ by going to the Feb. 28 concert listing. The SIU School

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Ste. Genevieve R-II releases Board Briefs from Feb. 17, 2026, regular meeting

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STE, GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve County School District R-II has released this report of the proceedings of the February 17, 2026 school board meeting. This information includes highlights from the Ste. Genevieve County R-II Board of Education’s Feb. 17, 2026, Regular Meeting. This is an unofficial record. The official Board Minutes are posted on

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Three area students at Arkansas State University are honored

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JONESBORO – Three Arkansas State University students from the River Region have been placed on the Chancellor’s or Dean’s Lists for the fall 2025 semester at Arkansas State University. The lists recognize undergraduate students who achieved the highest grade-point averages while completing a minimum of 12 credit hours of study.   The Chancellor’s List includes

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St. Mary Board of Aldermen meeting minutes released

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ST. MARY – The board of aldermen of the city of St. Mary convened in regular session Tuesday evening. The meeting was recorded for SteGenTV. The video is now available at https://youtu.be/IAP3lZejdsA?si=T-xmAU0bx3_KBnpi The minutes of the meeting have been released: THE CITY OF ST. MARY, MISSOURI Board of Alderman Meeting Tuesday, February 17, 2026 6:00

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SIU Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band to showcase ‘AMERICANA’ Feb. 25

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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Nearly 80 Southern Illinois University Carbondale students will kick off the spring semester with a tribute to the nation’s 250th anniversary when they present “AMERICANA” on Wednesday, Feb. 25. SIU Symphonic Band members in a recent rehearsal before the Wednesday, Feb. 25, performance of “AMERICANA” at Shryock Auditorium. (Photo by

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