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Governor Kehoe Activates Missouri National Guard as Precautionary Measure in Response to Civil Unrest

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – On Thursday, in response to immigration enforcement protests planned across Missouri, Governor Mike Kehoe signed Executive Order 25-25, activating the Missouri National Guard as a precautionary measure in reaction to recent instances of civil unrest across the country.”We respect, and will defend, the right to peacefully protest, but we will not tolerate […]

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There’s still time to join the fun at SIU summer camps

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale is brimming with action these days as the summer camp season is in full swing and it’s not too late to sign children up for amazing adventures and unique interactive learning opportunities.       (Above) Children enjoy a pedal boat ride on Campus Lake

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River Region residents named to UA Dean’s, President’s Lists

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — A total of 14,289 students enrolled during spring semester 2025 at The University of Alabama were named to the dean’s list with an academic record of 3.5 (or above) or the president’s list with an academic record of 4.0 (all A’s). River Region students honored include: Jack Candler of Red Bud was named to the Presidents

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Missouri State Fair is accepting applications for employment

SEDALIA — The Missouri State Fair is now accepting applications for employment during the annual event in August. Starting pay is $15 per hour and benefits include valuable work experience, making new friends and free Fair admission.     Positions are available in:   Admissions Backstage Campgrounds Carnival Grandstand Hospitality Janitorial Parking Maintenance Revenue Trams

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Missouri State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors revokes funeral establishment license for Savory and Sons Funeral Home

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Yesterday, the Missouri State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors announced it has revoked the funeral establishment license for S. Family Enterprises LLC, DBA Savory and Sons Funeral Home in Kansas City. This action comes following continued violations of Chapter 333 and 436, RSMo, and provisions of the board’s rules. Savory and

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Missouri Nuclear Summit slated

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources invites the public to attend the Missouri Nuclear Summit, to be held on Thursday, July 17.     Missouri was one of seven states selected by the National Governors Association and the U.S. Department of Energy to host a state-level nuclear summit. “The purpose of the summit

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Missouri Department of Revenue provides tax relief for citizens affected by severe disasters

JEFFERSON CITY, MO —The Missouri Department of Revenue (DOR) announced today it will grant tax extensions to assist Missouri individuals and businesses impacted by recent weather-related catastrophes.    Specifically, DOR will follow parameters as outlined by the IRS in connection with the disaster declaration issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The declaration permits the

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