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Attorney General Bailey joins 27-state coalition supporting Texas’ right to defend itself

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey joined 26 other states in a letter to the Biden Administration, supporting Texas’ right to defend itself against the unchecked illegal immigration at the southern border.   “The situation at the southern border has spun out of control, all thanks to Joe Biden and his inept […]

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SIU Law to host virtual lecture on using AI in the legal profession

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — A virtual lecture on Feb. 7 hosted by the Southern Illinois University Carbondale School of Law will focus on how artificial intelligence, or AI, can be used in the legal profession.   John Tredennick, founder and CEO of Merlin Search Technologies, will present “Using Generative AI to Revolutionize Investigations

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Attorney General Bailey issues statement following Iron County sheriff’s resignation

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – On Wednesday, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey issued the following statement regarding Iron County Sheriff Jeffrey Burkett’s resignation from office: “As Attorney General, I will always work to hold accountable those who refuse to do their job as required by Missouri statute. Missourians have seen firsthand what happens when elected officials fail

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Planting seeds for the future through Agriculture Education On The Move™ in Missouri elementary schools

JEFFERSON CITY, MO. – Seeds of knowledge are being planted in third grade classrooms across Missouri this spring as elementary students participate in Agriculture Education on the Move™ (Ag Moves). Through Ag Moves, an educational program of Missouri Farmers Care, students learn how their lives are connected to agriculture through hands-on learning led by passionate educators

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Perry Soil and Water Conservation District Board Of Supervisors Election begins today

PERRYVILLE – The Perry County Soil and Water Conservation District will hold an election for one supervisor in each of two different territories in the county.   Territory [I] includes Saline & Bois Brule Townships and Territory [III] includes Union & Brazeau Townships.   The election will take place from February 1, 2024 to February

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Illuminating the future

COLUMBIA, Mo. — Translating innovative academic ideas into real-world solutions requires robust training, resources and support. For researchers, this process can be challenging to navigate. As a member of the Association of American Universities, the University of Missouri is one of America’s leading research universities. That’s why the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) has selected

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Illinois Fire Marshal urges residents to staying warm and safe this winter

SPRINGFIELD, Ill- As Illinoisans turn up their thermostats to stay warm the rest of this winter the risk of a home heating fire or Carbon Monoxide incident increases.   This is why the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) encourages residents to have their furnaces checked, change furnace filters, and make sure carbon

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Hundreds of students to compete in SIU’s Accounting Challenge Feb. 2

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Hundreds of high school and community college students from throughout the region will be converging upon Southern Illinois University Carbondale on Friday, Feb. 2, to compete for scholarships, trophies and bragging rights during the 26th annual Accounting Challenge. Sponsored by the School of Accountancy in SIU’s College of Business and Analytics, the

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