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Discover Deer Camp, Texas brown tarantula virtual meet-and-greet slated in October

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Discover nature in October with Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center’s free programs!   Deer Hunting: Nature Center at Night: Discover Deer Camp | 5 – 7 p.m. on Oct. 6 at Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center | Registration not required.   So, you want buck fever? Well, you’ve […]

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Governor Mike Parson proclaims October as Pork Month in Missouri

JEFFERSON CITY — Governor Mike Parson has proclaimed October as Pork Month in the state of Missouri, in recognition of the high-quality pork produced by Missouri pig farmers and their families. Missouri’s pork industry ranks seventh in the nation and contributes nearly $800 million to the state’s economy annually.     “Missouri continues to be a

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Governor Parson to embark on trade mission to Japan to promote Missouri as ideal business location

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – From October 7 – 12, Governor Mike Parson and First Lady Teresa Parson will travel to Japan for an international Trade Mission. Japan is a top source of foreign direct investment and key trade partner for Missouri, with more than $455 million in exports in 2022. Consistent with Governor Parson’s infrastructure and economic

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IDNR: Drone use for hunting prohibited in Illinois

SPRINGFIELD – The use of unmanned aircraft, or drones, for any aspect of hunting or recovery of wildlife is unlawful, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources is reminding the public.   “Not only is drone use for hunting unlawful in Illinois, it goes against the spirit of fair chase and widely accepted hunting ethics,” said Jed Whitchurch,

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Mizzou announces 2023 Homecoming events

COLUMBIA – As Mizzou celebrates its 112th Homecoming on Saturday, Oct. 21, the community is invited to participate in several traditional events.  A full list of Homecoming events can be found here.   Tiger Food Fight Friday, Sept. 29, Reynolds Alumni Center (circle drive) – Each fall, the Mizzou community makes a significant contribution to the Food Bank

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NB I-55 in Ste. Genevieve County reduced for bridge repairs

SIKESTON—Northbound Interstate 55 in Ste. Genevieve county will be reduced to one lane with a 12-foot width restriction as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform bridge repairs.     This section of roadway is located from mile marker 139 to mile marker 142.    Weather permitting, work will take place Monday, Oct. 2 through Thursday, Oct. 5 from

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Partnership led by Roeslein Alternative Energy finalizes grant to develop new climate-smart agriculture value chain

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – A partnership of 13 public and private entities led by Roeslein Alternative Energy (RAE) finalized an $80 million grant from the federal government’s first pool of funds from the U.S.D.A’s Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities program. The funding will be used in a five-year pilot project in Iowa and Missouri called ‘Horizon

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Perryville Police reports

PERRYVILLE – The Perryville Police Department has released its latest reports.   32-year-old Kyle King of Perryville was arrested on a fugitive warrant following a traffic stop on Edgemont Boulevard at 5:10 a.m. September 22nd.   Police were called to the 800 block of North Main Street at 6:50 a.m. September 20th by a report

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PHS Homecoming King and Queen to be crowned at halftime Saturday

PERRYVILLE — The 2023 Perryville High School Homecoming Court has been announced.     It includes (from left) juniors Russell Giesler and Clara Schumer, seniors Ashton Anschultz and Johannah Hoffer, seniors Daisy Ernst and Rilyand Graham, seniors Kaelyn Goehman and Simon Wibbenmeyer, sophomores Brynn Wibbenmeyer and Ayden Turbyville, and freshmen Leah Bell and Cyler Myers

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