by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — About two of every five Southern Illinois University Carbondale students are first generation, meaning they are the first in their immediate family to earn a bachelor’s degree, and SIU will celebrate them Nov. 6-8 with a variety of special activities. “Celebrating first-generation college students is essential for recognizing their […]
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STE GENEVIEVE – MRV Banks is pleased to announce the addition of Nikki Proffer as the new Banking Center Manager at our Ste. Genevieve branch. Nikki brings over 25 years of banking experience and a commitment to building strong relationships with our customers and community. “We’re excited to have Nikki join our team,” said Paul
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Despite this week’s mild temperatures, winter – and the snow, sleet and ice that come along with it – is just around the corner. To help Missourians prepare and stay safe during the winter months, the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) and National Weather Service (NWS) are partnering to promote Nov. 4 – 8, 2024,
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EDWARDSVILLE, IL – R.P. Lumber Co., Inc. has announced plans to acquire Guyot Lumber, an independently owned retailer of hardware, lumber, and building materials in Perryville. Mo.. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The transaction, scheduled to close on Friday marks R.P. Lumber’s eighth acquisition this year and its first location in Perry County, MO.
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JEFFERSON CITY– Missouri Governor Mike Parson has signed Executive Order 24-13, declaring a drought alert in Missouri until March 31, 2025. Currently, the U.S. Drought Monitor indicates that all or portions of at least 88 Missouri counties are experiencing moderate, severe, or extreme drought conditions. The Executive Order declares a Drought Alert in these
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JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to remind the public that driver examination stations throughout the state will be closed on the following dates: Thursday, November 7, 2024, at noon for system modernization. Friday, November 8, 2024, for system modernization. Monday, November 11, 2024, in observance of Veterans’ Day. Thursday, November
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ATLANTA, GA. — The CDC has updated the vaccine recommendations for people 65 years and older and those who are moderately or severely immunocompromised to receive a second dose of 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine six months after their first dose. These updated recommendations also allow for flexibility for additional doses (i.e., three or more) for those
CAPE GIRARDEAU – The Cape Girardeau County Sheriff’s Office and Community Counseling Center is proud to announce the success of its innovative Jail Navigator program, which has significantly impacted the lives of inmates and the community. This program, which embeds a behavioral health counselor within the jail, aims to evaluate and address the behavioral health
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Discover nature in November with Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center’s free programs! Nature Center at Night: Art & Autumn | 5 – 7 p.m. on Nov. 1 at Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center | Registration not required. Fall is one of the most beautiful times of year.
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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — As the country prepares to recognize Veterans Day, Southern Illinois University Carbondale is hosting Boots to Business (B2B) Reboot, a special entrepreneurship training program for veterans, activity-duty service members and their spouses. The unique entrepreneurship training program is coming to Mt. Vernon, Carbondale and Cairo Nov. 6-8. The no-cost,
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