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MSHP arrest report

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri State Highway Patrol has released its latest arrest report:   31-year-old Marsha M. Walls of St. Louis was charged with driving while intoxicated at 11:45 p.m. Saturday, December 6, 2025 in Ste. Genevieve County. She was booked into the Perry County Jail and then released.

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MDC needs birders to help with Audubon Christmas Bird Count

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) encourages experienced Missouri birders to become citizen scientists by helping with the National Audubon Society’s 2025 Christmas Bird Count (CBC) between Dec. 14 and Jan. 5, 2026.   The CBC is an annual bird census where thousands of volunteers across the U.S., Canada, and other countries

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IML releases Volume 10 of the Illinois Municipal Policy Journal

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Municipal League (IML), in partnership with the University of Illinois Springfield (UIS), is proud to announce the release of Volume 10 of the Illinois Municipal Policy Journal. This edition marks the 10th anniversary of the publication, which is dedicated to advancing research and dialogue about municipal governance in Illinois.   Volume 10 of the Journal includes

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Chester’s 37th Annual Christmas on the River contest winners

CHESTER – The winners in Chester’s 37th Annual Christmas on the River Contest have been announced.   Holiday Home Lighting (EACH Winning $100) Michael Horn-328 Van Zant Street Nick & Marci Bert-903 Park Avenue Josh & Cassie Chambers-901 Park Avenue Joe & Daysha Allison1511 Swanwick Street Stacey Search-1844 Swanwick Street Bob & Christy Rhoades-1718 Swanwick

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Beyond the Blueprint: ACSI research redefines standards of excellence in Christian education

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The Association of Christian Schools International’s (ACSI) Research and Thought Leadership Department has released new, evidence-based research intended to inform Christian school leadership. Dr. Rian Djita, ACSI Director of Research, reported that ACSI’s 2025 research portfolio demonstrates significant connections between school culture, service offerings, and graduates’ long-term outcomes. “Our goal is

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Urban Agriculture Cost-Share Grant recipients announced

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Agriculture has announced that seven projects will receive funding through the FY26 Urban Agriculture Cost-Share Grant. The competitive grant program will provide up to $10,000 per project to address expenses associated with urban agriculture.   Eligible projects may include introducing a new crop or product to an area,

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U.S. Navy Band Great Lakes wind ensemble performs at SIU tonight

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — The U.S. Navy Band Great Lakes wind ensemble will give a free, public performance on Monday, Dec. 8, in Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Shryock Auditorium.     The U.S. Navy Band Great Lakes wind ensemble, under the direction of Lt. David Harbuziuk, will perform Monday, Dec. 8, in Shryock Auditorium. (Photo provided)

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St. Louis man suffers moderate injuries in truck crash on I-55 in Ste. Genevieve County

JEFFERSON CITY — A 59-year-old St. Louis man suffered moderate injuries when the 2023 International tractor trailer he was driving south on I-55 ran off the left side of the roadway, the driver over-corrected and the truck began skidding, came back onto the roadway went off the left side of the roadway again, this time

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