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Celebrate the area’s newest enterprises during SIU’s Small Business Spotlight May 1

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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale will recognize National Small Business Week by celebrating the accomplishments of some of the area’s newest entrepreneurs. One of the participants in last year’s Small Business Spotlight celebrates the launch of a new venture. (Photo provided) Community members are invited to the annual Small Business Spotlight […]

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SIU pioneers mental health response program for emergency calls

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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Thanks to a new grant-funded program, responders with specialized skills in mental health are available to assist when needed in emergency calls at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, de-escalating situations, improving outcomes and helping students stay in school, officials said.     Jaime Clark, director of Student Health Services, and

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Route F in St. Francois and Ste. Genevieve Counties reduced for pavement preservation treatment

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SIKESTON – Route F in St. Francois and Ste. Genevieve Counties will be reduced to one lane with a 12-foot width restriction as contractor crews perform pavement preservation treatments. Flaggers and a pilot car will be in place to guide traffic.    This section of roadway is located from Route OO in St. Francois County to Route

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Route C in St. Francois and Ste. Genevieve Counties reduced for pavement preservation treatment

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SIKESTON – Route C in St. Francois and Ste. Genevieve Counties will be reduced to one lane with a 12-foot width restriction as contractor crews perform pavement preservation treatments.   This section of roadway is located from Route D in St. Francois County to Route 32 in Ste. Genevieve County.  Weather permitting, work will take place

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Randolph County Sheriff’s Office reports

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CHESTER, Ill. – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest arrest reports.   Randall R. Griffith 46, Sparta, arrested April 14, 2025 by Sparta Police for unlawful possession of methamphetamine and St Clair County warrants for failure to appear on charges of battery, criminal trespass to land and violation of order of protection.  Is

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Mo Ag leaders, legislators pack 12,096 meals for  Drive to Feed Kids

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   Governor Mike Kehoe addressed the assembled leaders from Missouri agriculture as well as the Missouri House and Senate in appreciation for the time spent packing meals for Missourians facing hunger. Missouri Farmers Care and partners have raised over 13 million meals since 2013 through the Drive to Feed Kids.   The Drive’s year-long effort

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MDC says it’s best to leave wildlife wild

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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Spring brings a variety of newborn animals that may look to be abandoned, but Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) Protection Regional Supervisor Russell Duckworth says that’s rarely the case, and that it’s best to leave wildlife wild. “Young wildlife are seldom orphaned,” said Duckworth. “When we see newborn animals alone, that means

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MDC reports 243 new cases of CWD found during past year

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reports it has confirmed 243 new cases of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in Missouri deer in 35 counties. Seven of those counties had their first CWD-positive case: Audrain, Callaway, Lewis, Marion, Miller, Morgan, and Texas. The CWD-positive cases were found through sampling and testing of more

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Lt. Gov. David Wasinger to host Buy Missouri Day at the Capitol

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – On Wednesday, April 23, 2025, Lieutenant Governor David Wasinger will host Buy Missouri Day at the Capitol, bringing together dozens of businesses from across the state to showcase Missouri-made products and highlight the value of buying locally. The Buy Missouri initiative, created in 2017 by the Office of the Lieutenant Governor,

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Illinois State Police combats vehicle hijacking and theft

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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police (ISP) continues to target vehicle theft, hijacking, and related violent crimes using grant funding from the Illinois Secretary of State Illinois Vehicle Hijacking and Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention and Insurance Verification Council.   ISP was awarded a $10 million grant for the first fiscal year, and another $677,000 grant

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