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Missouri among first states to fully implement the Older Americans Act final rule

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JEFFERSON CITY, MO — The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) State Unit on Aging, in collaboration with the state’s Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs), announced that Missouri is one of only a handful of states to come into full compliance with the Older Americans Act (OAA) final rule. This milestone marks Missouri as […]

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Oak Ridge FFA teaches Ag Education on the Move™ at Oak Ridge Elementary this fall

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OAK RIDGE, Mo. – Students across Missouri are discovering how their lives are intertwined with agriculture through Missouri Farmers Care’s Agriculture Education on the Move™ (Ag Moves). Oak Ridge FFA member educators are leading Oak Ridge elementary students through the Ag Moves curriculum as they make connections to their food, fuel, fibers and farmers today.

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Perryville third grader wins school bus safety poster contest

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PERRYVILLE – Perryville Elementary School third grader Nicholas Hernandez Pastor who was the overall winner in the 2024-25 Missouri Association for Pupil Transportation School Bus Safety Poster Contest.   Nicholas earned a $500 prize that PES will put towards outfitting the cafeteria with TV screens for interactive activities.     Nicholas is pictured along with

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Red Cross: Blood or platelet donation appointments needed now

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ST. LOUIS, MO. — The American Red Cross urges donors to give blood or platelets now to help curb a drop in donor turnout this fall. Donors of all blood types and those giving platelets are asked to book a time to donate at a Red Cross blood donation center or community blood drive to

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SIU’s Paul Simon Institute to host Metro East Youth Leadership Weekend

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CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute will host the 20th Metro East Youth Leadership Weekend, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 25-26. The institute’s retreat will welcome young Black males from the Metro East to participate in events that foster personal development, civility, leadership, and civic engagement. The theme for this year’s event is “Civility,

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Traffic hits record high as commuters rewrite the rush hour

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BRYAN, Tex. – Americans lost an average of 63 hours sitting in traffic in 2024 — the highest level ever measured — according to the Texas A&M Transportation Institute’s (TTI’s) latest Urban Mobility Report (UMR). That’s the equivalent of nearly eight full workdays lost to traffic and marks a 16 percent increase in national congestion costs over

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State legislators tour damaged PHS building

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PERRYVILLE – The Perryville Chamber of Commerce welcomed special guests Missouri State Senator Jamie Burger, State Representative John Voss, and State Representative Bryant Wolfin alongside other local officials for a luncheon on the Perry County District 32 campus Monday.     Pictured are: (from left) Mayor Larry Riney, Representative Bryant Wolfin, Superintendent Dr. Fara Jones, County

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Remembering Missouri’s fallen fire heroes

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By Tracy Gray, Conferences and Special Programs, MU Fire and Rescue Training Institute COLUMBIA – Each year, University of Missouri Extension’s Fire and Rescue Training Institute helps those firefighters who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their communities. FRTI’s collaboration with the Fighters Memorial Foundation of Missouri culminates in two ceremonies: the Candlelight

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