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MoDOT to hold high priority unfunded needs public meetings

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Department of Transportation Southeast District will be hosting a Public Meeting on December 2, 2021 from 3:00 to 5:00 pm to review the unfunded needs list.  It will be held at the Osage Center, 1625 N. Kingshighway in Cape Girardeau.  Please submit your comments or questions to MoDOT on the […]

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State Senate candidate Ben Brown praises court decision he says ends all health director orders

JEFFERSON CITY – A candidate for the State Senate says a Missouri judge has ordered an end to public health director tyranny. Ben Brown says the ruling by Division II Circuit Judge Daniel R. Green in Cole County comes in a landmark case brought by Shannon Robinson, Satchmo’s Bar and Grill, and Church of the

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Beta Delta Chapter welcomes new teachers

CHESTER – The Beta Delta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International delivered more “Welcome to Teaching” bags to first-year teachers in Randolph County recently.  Two new teachers at Steeleville Grade School and one at Christ Our Savior High School recently received the welcome bags. Carolyn Schwent, Beta Delta Chapter President, presents books, supplies and

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Chester American Legion Auxiliary delivers Kleenex tissues to schools

CHESTER – The Chester American Legion delivered the proceeds of its Kleenex drive to local schools Monday.   Farida Hollaway (right) of the American Legion Auxiliary in Chester delivers Kleenex to St. Mary’s Catholic School in Chester Monday November 22.  Accepting the donation are Principal Janelle Robinson (left) with two St. Mary’s students.   Farida

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Chester Grade School presents Character Awards for Social Awareness

CHESTER — Chester Grade School presented 13 Character Awards Friday November 19 to students who had demonstrated the trail of having good “Social Awareness”. Pictured here are (left to right) are Tristen Joiner, Kinsley Middendorf, and Jolynn Frazer. Other honorees were not available for the photo. Jim Beers Photo Honorees include Tristen Joiner, Kinsley Middendorf, Kennedy

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Emergency blood and platelet shortage persists as patient needs continue over holiday season

ST. LOUIS — As many prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving and look ahead at a busy holiday season, the American Red Cross encourages eligible donors across the country to harness their humanity by giving blood or platelets in the coming weeks.   As a result of low blood donor turnout in recent months, the Red Cross

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Felix Vallé House State Historic Site celebrates Le Réveillon, a French Christmas, Dec. 4

JEFFERSON CITY –  Staff members at Felix Vallé House State Historic Site invite the public to join as they celebrate Le Réveillon from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4. This annual celebration highlights the music, food, customs and decorations of a French Christmas celebration of the early 1800s. Felix Vallé House State Historic Site is

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Governor Parson joins 14 Republican Governors in signing onto Operation Open Roads Initiative

JEFFERSON CITY – On Monday, Governor Mike Parson joined 14 other Republican Governors in signing onto the Operation Open Roads initiative. The Governors issued a joint statement committing to use their respective state authority to implement solutions that support supply chain efficiency, cut regulatory red tape, and increase market access, in response to supply chain shortages being

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