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SIU Board of Trustees approves honorary degrees, Distinguished Service Awards

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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Senior U.S. District Court Judge J. Phil Gilbert and Southern Illinois University Carbondale Saluki men’s basketball Hall of Famer Mike Glenn will receive honorary degrees, following approval by the SIU Board of Trustees today (Dec. 4). They are two of five individuals recommended by SIU Chancellor Austin A. Lane […]

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MoDOT will close NB I-55 in Jefferson County at Route Z

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JEFFERSON COUNTY – Drivers who use northbound Interstate 55 between Route Z and Route M should be aware the interstate will close overnight this week for bridge construction.   Weather permitting, crews will close all lanes of northbound I-55 nightly from Tuesday, December 9 through Saturday, December 13 between 11 p.m. and 4 a.m. to

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Missouri students invited to participate in No MOre Trash! contest

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JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Transportation invites Missouri students in grades K-12 to help fight litter in Missouri—and to have creative and educational fun—by participating in the 2026 “Yes You CAN Make Missouri Litter-Free” trash-can-decorating contest. The contest is part of MoDOT’s annual “No MOre Trash!” statewide litter campaign, which is held in April.  

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Missouri Conservation Commission December meeting tentative agenda released

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JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Conservation Commission will meet Thursday, Dec. 11, 1 p.m. – Closed Executive Session  and Friday, Dec. 12, 8:30 a.m. – Regular Open Meeting.   All activities will be at MDC Headquarters, 2901 W. Truman Blvd. in Jefferson City.   Background documents related to open meeting agenda items are available for public

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Missouri Agribusiness Academy tours ag sites

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JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Agribusiness Academy Class of 2025 visited the American Royal Association, Missouri Soybeans Soy Innovation Center, Missouri State Fair, University of Central Missouri Prussing Farm, Port KC, The City Market – Kansas City, CPKC Stadium- Home of KC and much more! High school sophomores are encouraged to apply for the Missouri

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Large crowd enjoys beautiful Community Thanksgiving Service in Chester

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First Baptist Church in Chester is host of the community-wide event   By Jim Beers CHESTER – The First Baptist Church in Chester was host of the 2025 Community Thanksgiving Service in Chester. A long time event was resurrected by FBC in Chester last year after a brief stagnation period, likely caused, in part, by

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Internships available at the Missouri Department of Agriculture 

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JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Agriculture is excited to offer 2026 internship opportunities for college students! Get an inside look at state government and the agency dedicated to the promotion and protection of Missouri’s agriculture industry. Learn more about the Missouri Department of Agriculture’s programs, future career opportunities and learn valuable, hands-on skills.

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