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Winter Weather – Get it Together-Make a plan for snow and ice season

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SPRINGFIELD – With temperatures falling, frosty mornings becoming common and snow starting to creep into the forecast, the public is reminded that it’s time for “Winter Weather – Get it Together.” The Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police and Illinois Tollway spend the entire year preparing for snow and ice season but are asking you […]

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Supporters of the Respect MO Voters citizen initiative say over 100,000 voters have signed petitions to put it on the ballot

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By Respect MO Voters ST. LOUIS — Voters in all 115 Missouri counties have signed the Respect Missouri Voters amendment since the campaign launched September 10. Volunteers have collected 100,000 of the 300,000 signature goal.   Respect MO Voters is a volunteer-led campaign to pass a ballot initiative for a state constitutional amendment that will

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Southeast Missouri State University welcomes students

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CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO — Southeast Missouri State University is proud to celebrate with our newest students on beginning their first year at SEMO.   Altenburg, MO Ashley Mcmeans of Altenburg, MO Lucas Skidmore of Altenburg, MO   Chester, IL Macey Ludwig of Chester, IL Taylor Mortrud of Chester, IL Kathrine Pierce of Chester, IL Kyndl

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Sign up now for the 57th annual Fertilizer and Pesticide Conference Nov. 25

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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — The Southern Illinois Fertilizer and Pesticide Board’s 57th annual Fertilizer and Pesticide Conference will take place Tuesday, Nov. 25, at the Doubletree Inn, 222 Potomac Boulevard, Mount Vernon, and Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Events and Outreach is still accepting registrations.   The conference will feature a variety of special

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Perryville Police reports

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PERRYVILLE – The Perryville Police Department has released its latest reports:   38-year-old Andrew Estes was charged with common assault. According to the report, the arrest came after police responded to a report of disturbance in the 500 block of Lake Drive at 4 p.m. November 8th.   A dog bite was reported in the

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Perry County SWCD Board of Supervisors seeks nominees

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PERRYVILLE – The Perry County Soil and Water Conservation District will hold an election for one supervisor in each of two different territories in the county on February 1-20th, 2026. Anyone that owns a farm in Territory 2 includes (Townships: Central and Salem) and Territory 4 includes (Townships: St. Mary’s and Cinque Hommes), and meets

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Missouri State Parks seeks input on economic impact of parks and historic sites

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JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Missouri State Parks, in partnership with the University of Missouri, is gathering feedback to better understand how our parks and historic sites bring value to visitors and local communities. Anyone who has visited one of Missouri’s 93 state park or historic sites in the past 12 months is encouraged to take

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Missouri Conservation Commission Action – Oct. 29-30 Meeting

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JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Conservation Commission met Oct. 29 for an operational planning workshop and closed executive session and Oct. 30 for its regular open meeting, all at River Centre at The Landing, 110 Front St. in Van Buren.   Commissioners attending the open meeting were:   Margaret F. (Margy) Eckelkamp, Chair Raymond T. (Ray)

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Missouri Agribusiness Academy application period opens

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Agriculture is offering 30 high school students representing 4-H clubs, FFA chapters and farm families throughout Missouri the opportunity to explore careers in agriculture through the 2026 Missouri Agribusiness Academy (MAbA). MAbA is a competitive program for sophomores interested in pursuing agriculture-related degrees and careers.   “For nearly

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IRS provides tax relief for taxpayers impacted by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding in multiple counties

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WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service announced today tax relief for individuals and businesses in parts of Missouri affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding that began on March 30, 2025. These taxpayers now have until March 30, 2026, to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments.  

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