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Senior Lucy Sears named April Rotary Student of the Month

STE. GENEVIEVE – Congratulations to Lucy Sears, the Rotary Student of the Month for April from Ste. Genevieve High School. Lucy is the daughter of Roy and Debora Bronson.   Lucy’s scholastic honors include: being ranked in the Top Ten Percent of her class, earning the designation of Summa Cum Laude two years, and earning […]

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Senior Jayden Rickman named April Elks Student of the Month

STE. GENEVIEVE – Congratulations to Jayden Rickman, the Elks Student of the Month for April from Ste. Genevieve High School. Jayden is the daughter of Staci and Kendall Scoggin. Jayden’s scholastic honors include: being ranked 8th in her class, being in the Top Ten Percent of her class all four years of high school, earning

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Season of Renewal

Senator Jamie Burger’s Capitol Report for April 17, 2025 What a beautiful week this has been, both at the State Capitol and along the winding roads that lead to it. Flowering trees and blooming perennials remind us of the grandeur of God and the hope that comes with spring’s warmth and Easter’s renewal. I hope

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MoDOT urges drivers to ‘Work with Us’ in busy construction

JEFFERSON CITY –  As a historic construction season ramps up in Missouri, and as part of National Work Zone Awareness Week April 21-25, the Missouri Department of Transportation is reminding motorists to ‘work with us’ by making safe and responsible driving choices behind the wheel. These efforts are essential to protect motorists and workers inside the hundreds

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Missouri’s Monthly Jobs Report

JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri nonfarm payroll employment increased by 13,900 jobs in March 2025, and the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased by one-tenth of a percentage point. Private industry employment increased by 12,600 jobs and government employment increased by 1,300 jobs.   Over the year, there was an increase of 20,200 jobs from March 2024

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Great River Road receives National Byway Partnership Award

MILLERSBURG, OH  – The National Scenic Byway Association is proud to recognize the Great River Road and the Mississippi Parkway Commission with the 2025 Byway Partnership Award, celebrating a multi-state collaboration that is turning the iconic route into a model for environmental stewardship and public engagement. A Great River Road marker in Ste. Genevieve. Spanning 3,000 miles through 10 states along

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Future of PHS facility still unclear, but students and staff overcoming challenges

PERRYVILLE – What will happen to the high school?   Where will PHS students have classes next year?   Those are the questions on the minds of Perry County School District 32 staff, students, and families after the March 14 tornado caused extensive damage to Perryville High School.   “We don’t yet have answers to

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We’re halfway there – fight hunger with your local Girl Scouts

SPRINGFIELD – Troops of Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland are making a real difference in your communities through their 2025 Fighting Hunger campaign. But they still need your help!   Throughout April, local Girl Scout troops have been working hard to encourage your community to donate non-perishable food items to support local food banks

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