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U.S. Air Force pilots to fly over SIU Military Appreciation football game

CARBONDALE, Ill. — Saluki fans at the upcoming Military Appreciation football game will have their eyes to the sky as two U.S. Air Force A-10 “Warthog” pilots, who are Southern Illinois University Carbondale alumni, will fly over Saluki Stadium as a salute to service for our nation’s veterans and active-duty military.  Col. Rick “McGraw” Mitchell […]

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Illinois Health Centers Ask to Join Defense of State’s 340B Law

Springfield, Ill. — The Illinois Primary Health Care Association (IPHCA) filed a motion to intervene in the federal lawsuits that drug manufacturers brought to block House Bill 2371, the Illinois law protecting community health centers’ access to discounted medications through the 340B program. Gov. JB Pritzker signed HB 2371 on August 7. Drug manufacturers sued

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PACTC students place in bridge competition

SIKESTON—After weeks of work to build the most efficient model bridges, Southeast Missouri high school students put their bridges to the test on Nov. 5 at the completion of MoDOT’s 23rd Annual Bridge Building Competition. The competition challenges high school juniors and seniors to build the most efficient model bridge using limited materials—balsa wood, thread

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Governor Kehoe Announces Over $55 Million in New Funding to Strengthen and Modernize Rural Healthcare Across Missouri

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Today, Governor Mike Kehoe, in partnership with the Missouri Department of Social Services (DSS), announced the upcoming launch of more than $55 million in new funding opportunities designed to revitalize, modernize, and strengthen healthcare in rural Missouri. Administered through Missouri’s groundbreaking Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) and Healthier Communities Together (HCT),

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MSF Youth in Agriculture Scholarship Deadline January 15

The Missouri State Fair and the Youth in Agriculture Committee are accepting applications for Youth in Agriculture scholarships for Missouri high school seniors graduating in 2027. The application form can be found on the Fair’s website. NEW THIS YEAR: Applications should be submitted to the Missouri State Fair and must be sent via email only by

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Rep. Dale Wright Capitol Report

Missouri House Prepares for New Legislative Session Following November 3rd ElectionFollowing the general election, the Missouri House of Representatives is preparing towelcome newly elected members for the 2027 legislative session. The 163-member Housewill consist of 95 Republicans and 68 Democrats when the General Assembly convenes inJanuary. Republicans will retain the majority, while the new composition

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SG R-II Celebrates Opening of New Wrestling Facility With Ribbon-Cutting, Alumni Recognition

(Ste. Genevieve, MO) – The Ste. Genevieve County R-II School District recently celebrated the official opening of its new wrestling facility with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, community tours and a special recognition of wrestling alumni during the Ste. Genevieve High School varsity football game against North County.   The event brought together students, families, alumni, current

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