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Missouri updates movement requirements for animals from states with NWS infested zones

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. –The Missouri Department of Agriculture (MDA) and State Veterinarian Steve Strubberg, DVM have updated animal movement requirements for animals coming into Missouri from states with New World Screwworm (NWS) infested zones.   Effective immediately, these changes shorten how far in advance Certificates of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) must be completed and alter entry […]

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Local students named to University of Mississippi Honor Rolls

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UNIVERSITY, MS – The University of Mississippi has announced the names of local students named to its Spring 2026 Honor Roll lists,   Three students were named to the Chancellor’s Honor Roll which is reserved for students who earn a semester GPA of 3.75-4.00.   Graci Porter, of Red Bud, IL, in the B.A. in

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Justice Matters

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Celebrating our American ideals, 250 years later   Reflections of Missouri Chief Justice W. Brent Powell   Growing up, the Fourth of July meant lots of family, fun, food … and of course, fireworks! But I’ve since come to appreciate what the holiday is meant to celebrate – the Declaration of Independence. And so this year –

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Illinois House Minority Leader sounds alarm on SNAP error rate

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SAVANNA – House Minority Leader Tony McCombie released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released the annual Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payment error rates (PER) showing Illinois’ rate as one of the highest at 14.67 percent: “Illinois’ SNAP error rate has skyrocketed because of years of mismanagement, and our most vulnerable will

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Governor appoints Trish Erzfeld to state board

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JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has appointed Trish Erzfeld of Perryville to a state board.     Trish Erzfeld, of Perryville, was appointed to the Missouri State Council on the Arts. Ms. Erzfeld is currently the executive director of Perry County Heritage Tourism. She is involved in numerous organizations, including the Missouri Association of

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Gavin Gegg earns statewide VFW Auxiliary Scholarship

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STE. GENEVIEVE — Ste. Genevieve High School Class of 2026 graduate and valedictorian Gavin Gegg has been awarded first place in the VFW Auxiliary Department of Missouri Past National Presidents Scholarship competition, earning an $1,800 scholarship.     The scholarship is awarded annually by the VFW Auxiliary Department of Missouri in honor of past National

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‘Care to Learn’ and ‘Backpacks for Friday’ support SG R-II students and families

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STE. GENEVIEVE — The Ste. Genevieve County R-II School District is proud to highlight the remarkable impact of two key programs—Care to Learn and Backpacks for Friday—that continue to support our students and families by meeting critical health, hunger, and hygiene needs.     Care to Learn: Meeting Immediate Needs, One Student at a Time

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Buy Missouri State Fair tickets now!

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SEDALIA – Tickets to all Missouri State Fair concerts and events are on sale to the public now, while supplies last. This includes all concerts and events in the State Fair Grandstand, presented by CFM Insurance, the Governor Michael L. Parson Arena, the Governor’s Ham Breakfast and $12 advance adult gate admission. These tickets will be available through Etix.com and by phone

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