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Celebrate Davies Hall’s 100-year legacy at SIU on Oct. 24

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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — With an afternoon of special activities on Oct. 24, Southern Illinois University Carbondale will celebrate the centennial of Davies Hall, named for Dorothy Davies, founder of SIU women’s college athletics.   The Davies Centennial Celebration is set for noon-2 p.m. at Davies Hall, and special invited guests include alumni from Saluki […]

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Attorney General Hanaway wins key court ruling clearing path for Amendment 3 Ballot Language

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced today that the Cole County Circuit Court entered final judgment in Fitz-James v. Hoskins, delivering a complete legal victory for the State of Missouri and clearing the way for HJR 73 to move forward to the ballot as Amendment 3. “This ruling represents a sweeping victory for

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Attorney General Hanaway secures major court victory upholding Missouri’s parental consent laws

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has announced a major court victory after the Jackson County Circuit Court dismissed in full a lawsuit brought by an organization called “Right By You,” which sought to strike down Missouri’s longstanding parental consent laws protecting minors from secret abortion procedures. “This ruling reaffirms Missouri’s authority to

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A Lesson in Language, Culture, and Kindness

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STE. GENEVIEVE – In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Spanish teacher Mrs. Teresa Caba and several of her students visited Mrs. Sara Roth’s second grade class to share lessons in language and culture.     The older students taught the younger Dragons a few Spanish words and phrases, helping them practice basic greetings and vocabulary.

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20 Missourians named 2025 Most Engaged Neighbors

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SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Twenty Missouri residents have been honored as the state’s Most Engaged Neighbors for 2025. These awards highlight everyday Missourians whose commitment to their neighborhoods strengthens community bonds and creates belonging.   The recognition is part of Missouri Good Neighbor Week, celebrated annually from Sept. 28 to Oct. 4. The initiative, led by

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ICE announces death of illegal alien from Mexico in Ste. Genevieve County Jail

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WASHINGTON D.C.—Leo Cruz-Silva, a 34-year-old an illegal alien from Mexico died Oct. 4 at the Ste. Genevieve County Jail in Missouri. He was pronounced dead at 3:47 p.m. by Ste. Genevieve County EMS paramedics.   Earlier that day, a county jail staff member found Cruz-Silva with a sheet tied around his neck in what looked

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Terry Wichern will fill the unexpired term on the PCSD 32 School Board

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PERRYVILLE – The Perry County School District No. 32 Board of Education met recently and interviewed candidates for the open seat on the school board.   Terry Wichern was selected to succeed Melissa Carroll relocated out of the school district.   He will be inducted at this evening’s meeting of the school board.

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Visit SIU’s 2025 Touch of Nature Haunted Hollow on Oct. 19

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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Haunted Hollow, the always popular fall family fun fest at Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center, returns Oct. 19 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.     All ages enjoy Touch of Nature’s annual Haunted Hollow. (SIU Carbondale photo)   There’s fun in store for all ages at the

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State releases September 2025 General Revenue Report

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JEFFERSON CITY –State Budget Director Dan Haug announced today that net general revenue collections for September 2025 decreased 9.2 percent compared to those for September 2024, from $1.24 billion last year to $1.13 billion this year.   Net general revenue collections for 2026 fiscal year-to-date decreased 0.6 percent compared to September 2024, from $3.01 billion last

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