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The blueprint to rebuild Perryville High School is ready

PCSD 32 PERRYVILLE – Following the devastating tornado, the school district has been working around the clock to map out a safe, efficient path forward.   On Tuesday, the district shared this official rebuilding timeline—but they can only stay on track if Proposition K.I.D.S. Passes. This timeline is the district’s road map back to normalcy […]

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Soil and Water Conservation Program distributes nearly $45 million to Missouri landowners

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Soil and Water Conservation Program provided nearly $45 million to Missouri landowners in fiscal year 2026, saving more than 924,000 tons of soil. Since the first passage of the Parks, Soils and Water Sales Tax in 1984, this funding source has allowed Missouri to prevent

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Sign up for Illinois APEX Accelerator at SIU, IDOT training, networking workshop

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — The Illinois APEX Accelerator at Southern Illinois University Carbondale and the Illinois Department of Transportation are hosting a free training and networking event on Wednesday, July 29, at the Dunn-Richmond Economic Development Center in Carbondale. The workshop, from 10 a.m. to noon, is for contractors, consultants, engineering and architectural firms, suppliers,

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Sedgewickville man hurt in three-vehicle crash on Mo 51

JEFFERSON CITY — A 51-year-old Sedgewickville man received minor injuries in a three-vehicle crash on Missouri Highway 51 in Perry County Monday afternoon.   The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported the man was taken to St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau.   The patrol says the crash happened when a northbound 2016 Nissan Rogue

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New NFIB Survey: Small Business Optimism Picks Up in June

JEFFERSON CITY – The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose 2.1 points in June to 97.4, nearing its 52-year average of 98.0. Expectations for better business conditions and real sales expectations improved substantially and primarily drove the rise in the Index. The Uncertainty Index fell 2 points from May to 89, remaining well above its historical average

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Missouri Veterans Hall of Fame announces 2026 Class

The Board of the Missouri Veterans Hall of Fame is proud to announce the Missouri Veterans Hall of Fame 2026 inductees. Inductees require a Missouri connection, honorable military service, and must have contributed exceptionally to the community, the state and/or the nation. Six veterans will be inducted this year, plus one honorary inductee. All exemplify

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Missouri S&T awards degrees during spring commencement

ROLLA, Mo. – Five students from the River Region were among more than 1,000 graduates who received degrees from Missouri University of Science and Technology at the close of the spring semester. The graduates were honored during ceremonies held May 15 and May 16 on the campus in Rolla.   Missouri S&T awards bachelor of

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