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Max Simpson of Evansville graduates from Millikin University

DECATUR, IL — Max Simpson of Evansville, IL has graduated with a B.S.N. in Nursing from Millikin University.   Max was one of more than 270 graduates recognized during the 2025 Spring Commencement ceremonies at the Kirkland Fine Arts Center on May 18, 2025.   Millikin University is a private university that provides undergraduate and […]

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Informational meeting set to discuss tornado recovery at PCSD 32

PERRYVILLE – The Perry County School District 32 Board of Education will hold an informational meeting next week to update the community on the ongoing tornado recovery efforts at Perry County School District 32. The event will begin at 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 15 at Robinson Event Center at 2411 Walters Lane in Perryville. 

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Governor Kehoe signs legislation protecting Missouri’s most vulnerable citizens

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Wednesday morning, Governor Mike Kehoe signed House Bills (HB) 121 and 737, and Senate Bill (SB) 43 into law, highlighting Missouri’s commitment to protecting the state’s most vulnerable citizens. “Today’s action on this legislation is about standing up for the most vulnerable Missourians; those who often times cannot advocate for themselves,” said Governor Kehoe.

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Governor Kehoe Announces Additional Funding Available for Law Enforcement Recruits with Missouri Blue Scholarship

Law enforcement recruits can now receive up to $6,000 from Missouri Blue Scholarship program following approval of additional funding in state budget JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Building on his public safety priorities, Governor Mike Kehoe today announced the maximum benefit of the Missouri Blue Scholarship for law enforcement academy recruits has been increased from $5,000

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Agriculture education impacts community futures through more than 4,300 Missouri elementary students this summer

JEFFERSON CITY – More than 4,300 elementary students across Missouri have enjoyed hands-on lessons about agriculture during enrichment programming this summer. Schools and community groups partnered with Missouri Farmers Care’s Agriculture Education on the Move™ (Ag Moves) to provide students with ten foundational lessons on agriculture topics, teaching students that their food comes from farms

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Paper shredding, electronics recycling event slated

RED BUD – Illinois State Representative David Friess invites everyone to a recycling event Saturday at the Red Bud Sports Complex (146 Powell Road in Red Bud). The paper shredding and electronics recycling event.will run from 9 a.m. until noon.   Rep. Friess says this is a good opportunity to protect yourself from identity theft

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Newly-appointed CEO to build on SGCMH’s strong foundation

STE. GENEVIEVE – Steve Henson, the newly appointed CEO of Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital, has only been on the job a few weeks, but he’s already finding his footing. “It’s been a bit like drinking from a firehose,” he admitted. “But this organization has so much going for it. The community here is absolutely

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MSHP reports arrests

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports two recent River Region arrests:   28-year-old Gage R. Erwin of Perryville was arrested Monday on patrol charges of felony possession of dangerous drugs and possession of drug paraphernalia at the River City Casino in St. Louis. He was released.   27-year-old Tayzia L. Krivohlavek of

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