Perry County Commission meeting minutes released
PERRYVILLE – The minutes of the October 16 meeting of the Perry County Commission have been released. 10162025 PERRY CO COMMISSION MINUTES
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IDPH marks Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, October 19-25
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is observing Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, October 19-25, and reminding all parents and caregivers of young children to be aware of risk factors for lead poisoning and how to prevent it. IDPH has been steadily expanding the state’s testing regimen for lead exposure in children, gradually
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IDNR announces waterfowl season dates and zone lines for 2026-2030
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) has selected waterfowl season dates and zone lines for the 2026-2030 seasons based on a thorough review of scientific information and input from waterfowl hunters. “Illinois is a large, diverse state with weather and climate patterns that change significantly from north to south,” said Doug McClain, IDNR’s
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Fredericktown FFA teaches Ag Education on the Move™ at Fredericktown Elementary this fall
FREDERICKTOWN, Mo. – Students across Missouri are discovering how their lives are intertwined with agriculture through Missouri Farmers Care’s Agriculture Education on the Move™ (Ag Moves). Fredericktown FFA member educators are leading Fredericktown elementary students through the Ag Moves curriculum as they make connections to their food, fuel, fibers and farmers today. Ag Moves
Former SIU football standout to serve as grand marshal for 2025 homecoming parade
by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Outstanding Salukis past and present will ensure Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s 2025 Saluki Spooktacular homecoming celebration is one of the best. Jeremy Chinn of the Las Vegas Raiders and former Saluki football standout will be the 2025 homecoming grand marshal. (Photo of Jeremy Chinn provided by Las Vegas Raiders)
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Fall tree planting: Rooting for a greener tomorrow
COLUMBIA, Mo. – As autumn paints Missouri’s landscapes in brilliant hues, it also signals the start of the best season for planting trees, says University of Missouri Extension state forestry specialist. “Fall offers a unique window of opportunity for tree establishment, making it the preferred time for forestry professionals, municipalities and homeowners alike,” says Stelzer.
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Attorney General Catherine Hanaway formally sworn in as Missouri’s 45th attorney general
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Catherine L. Hanaway was ceremonially sworn in as the 45th Attorney General of Missouri during a ceremony in Missouri State Capitol. Hanaway, who is the first woman to serve as Missouri Attorney General, was surrounded by family, colleagues, and friends as she took the oath of office administered
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Ste. Genevieve taxpayers, county officials sue state over alleged Hancock Amendment violations
Ste. Genevieve, MO – Taxpayers and county officials from Ste. Genevieve and Iron Counties have filed a lawsuit against Governor Mike Kehoe and other state officials. The lawsuit asks the Cole County Circuit Court to declare that certain amendments to Missouri’s sales and use tax laws affecting voter-approved local sales taxes violate the Hancock
Sparta High School expected to participate in the SIU School of Music choral festival Thursday in Carbondale
by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — More than 200 students from Southern Illinois high schools – including Sparta High School from the River Region, will hone their choral skills in workshops next week at Southern Illinois University Carbondale before performing as part of the School of Music’s high school choral festival. The workshops
School Bus Safety Week has begun
JEFFERSON CITY – October 20, 2025, marked the start of School Bus Safety Week and the Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to remind motorists that school bus safety is an important part of driver etiquette. The Patrol encourages everyone to review these school bus safety tips: Parents and Students Parents, please
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