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Applications open for Missouri Century Farm Recognition — deadline May 1

STE. GENEVIEVE, Mo. – The University of Missouri Extension invites eligible landowners to apply for the Missouri Century Farm Program, which honors families who have owned and maintained the same farm for 100 years or more. The 2026 application period closes on May 1, leaving ample time for families to join the ranks of recent […]

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Advancing Legislation, Protecting Missourians and Wishing You a Joyful Easter

By State Senator Mike Henderson We’re back from spring break — refreshed, focused and continuing to advance meaningful legislation here at the Capitol. There’s a real sense of momentum in these final weeks of session as we prepare to dig into the state budget and work to deliver results for the people of our state

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Ste. Genevieve County Clerk’s office releases updated list of candidates for August primary election

STE. GENEVIEVE — Filing has ended for most of the offices which will be on the Ste. Genevieve County ballot for the August primary election.   Most of the candidates are office holders seeking re-election and have no opposition.   The only exception is for prosecuting attorney.   Prosecuting Attorney:             Terry Sue Sheehan-Republican Wayne R.

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Senator Mike Henderson warns of growing 7-OH danger, continues efforts to shield children and vulnerable adults

JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Mike Henderson, R-Desloge, continues to lead the effort in the Missouri Senate to pass critical legislation aimed at keeping dangerous and unregulated kratom-derived products out of the hands of Missouri’s children and vulnerable adults.   “Senate Bill 1605 is about protecting Missourians by putting some clear rules around kratom and cracking down

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SEMO Food Bank receives $63,700 grant from DAV to support veterans healthy food program

SIKESTON, Mo. – Southeast Missouri Food Bank has received a $63,700 grant from the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Charitable Service Trust to support its Veterans Healthy Food Program, which provides monthly boxes of nutritious food to veterans.   The program serves veterans across Southeast Missouri through distribution sites supported by VA partners in Poplar Bluff

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Missouri State Fair seeks nominations for veterans and active duty military to be honored at the fair

SEDALIA, MO. – Help us honor the men and women who have served or are serving our amazing country. The Missouri State Fair is accepting nominations for Veteran/Active Military Honorees of the Day.   Eleven veterans/active duty service members from Missouri will be chosen from the nominations and honored daily in a Military Flag Retreat

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James Whaley joins elite ranks of ASE World Class Technicians

PARK HILLS – Mineral Area College (MAC) is excited to announce that James Whaley, automotive technology instructor, has achieved the prestigious designation of ASE World Class Technician. Awarded by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) and the Auto Care Association, this honor identifies Whaley as one of the most highly skilled automotive professionals in the

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