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Perry County seeks applicants for hospital board of trustees vacancy

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PERRYVILLE  — The Perry County Commission is accepting applications to fill a Commission-appointed position on the Perry County Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees following the resignation of Board President Joe Hutchinson. In accordance with Missouri State Statute 205.170.6, which states ”any vacancy in the board of trustees occasioned by removal, resignation or otherwise shall be […]

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Missouri Veterans Commission announces Memorial Day Ceremonies at Veterans Cemeteries

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JEFFERSON CITY – Memorial Day ceremonies will be held at each of the five Missouri Veterans Cemeteries on May 25, 2026. Each of the ceremonies will include a keynote speaker and firing volley.   “These Memorial Day ceremonies offer a meaningful way to honor the Veterans interred on these hallowed grounds and serve as a way

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Missouri Legislature passes SB 999 to protect babies born-alive after abortion attempt

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JEFFERSON CITY – Two reactions to passage of SB 999: The following statement can be attributed to Susan Klein, Executive Director, Missouri Right to Life: “The Missouri House of Representatives has passed SB 999, which includes the “Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act.”  The Missouri Senate passed the bill last week and sent it to the

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Local students named to Columbia College Spring 2026 Semester Dean’s List

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COLUMBIA, Mo. – Columbia College recently announced its dean’s list for the Spring 2026 Semester (January-May 2026). To be named to the dean’s list, a student must have completed 12 undergraduate credit hours in a 16-week period and achieved a minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0-point scale.    Students from the area who received

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July 11th opening set for Don Welge Memorial Bridge

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PERRYVILLE –- The plans have been announced for the opening ceremony of the Don Welge Memorial Bridge over the Mississippi River to be held Saturday, July 11, the 91st anniversary of the late Don Welge’s birth. The event is hosted by the Perryville-Chester Development Corporation. . The event is hosted by the Perryville-Chester Development Corporation.

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GFWC Woman’s Club recognizes SG R-II students

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STE. GENEVIEVE – The General Federation  of Women’s Clubs (GFWC) Woman’s Club of Ste. Genevieve honored Ste. Genevieve High School and Middle School students at its luncheon at the VFW Post 2210 on Monday, May 11.   The Woman’s Club bestowed students with writing awards, scholarships and opportunities to attend leadership conferences. The mission of

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Early Childhood Center holds preschool graduation

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STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve County R-II Early Childhood Center held its Preschool Graduation on Thursday, May 7, at the Performing Arts Center. During the ceremony, students performed songs for their families before being recognized for their growth and accomplishments throughout the school year. The event concluded with a photo slideshow highlighting special moments

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Youth Fishing Day is June 6 at Ripley Lake near Doniphan, MO 

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ROLLA – In celebration of National Fishing and Boating Week, the Eleven Point Ranger District of the Mark Twain National Forest will host a youth fishing day at Ripley Lake, weather permitting, on Saturday, June 6, 2026. Participation is open to all kids ages 2-15. Fishing licenses are not required June 6 and 7, 2026 throughout

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