JACKSON – A former federal agent who has studied the U.S. Constitution extensively will be the guest speaker at the next meeting of the Guardians of Liberty in Southeast Missouri. Richard Britner will speak on the topic “Our Constitution Made Easy” at the meeting, which will be held Tuesday at 5 p.m. at Delmonico’s […]
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FAYETTE, Mo. — Central Methodist University celebrated its Spring 2025 commencement on May 10 in Puckett Fieldhouse on the Fayette campus. CMU alumnus Laurence Tucker ’69 gave the commencement address as a packed house of family, friends, faculty, staff, and other guests celebrated the graduates. Students were recognized for earning degrees at the master’s, bachelor’s,
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CHICAGO – In the latest official independent statewide poll of Illinois voters, Governor JB Pritzker begins his campaign for a third term with an approval rating of 51.9 percent. The percentage of respondents who disapprove of the Governor’s performance is 40.3 percent. The approval percentage is down slightly (53.1 percent) from a similar poll down
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STE, GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve Board of Aldermen gave a proposed 154-unit single family home development final approval at its meeting Thursday evening. The segment of the meeting concerning the subdivision may be seen here: Bill No. 4675 – 21:41 and Bill No. 4676 – 22:31 The votes on the enabling measures
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Du Quoin, Ill.– The countdown is on! In just over one week, Progressive American Flat Track returns to the legendary DuQuoin State Fairgrounds for one of the most iconic events of the year — the Memphis Shades Du Quoin Mile, coming up Saturday, July 5. Known as the “Magic Mile,” the Du Quoin Mile is
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OMAHA, Neb. – A College of Saint Mary (CSM) student from Perryville has been named to the president’s honor roll for outstanding academic performance for the spring 2025 semester. Kira Hagan was required to earn a 3.9 GPA or above after completing at least 12 semester hours as full-time students to be named to
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CHESTER – The Randolph County Coroner’s Office has released the name of the elderly male who died in a farm field off State Street in Chester Saturday. Tracy L. Vallett issued this brief statement regarding the tragic incident: “Jerry D. Wettig, 78 year-old male from Chester, was pronounced on June 21, 2025 at (6:49 p.m.)
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SEDALIA – Tickets to all Missouri State Fair concerts and events are on sale to the public, while supplies last. This includes all concerts and events in the State Fair Grandstand, presented by CFM Insurance, the Governor’s Ham Breakfast and $12 advance adult gate admission. These tickets will be available through Etix.com and by phone 1-800-514-ETIX/1-800-514-3849. Starting
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JEFFERSON CITY – As Missourians begin plans and preparations for July 4th holiday celebrations, they should also keep in mind the danger posed by the misuse of fireworks. Fireworks sales at seasonal retailers are legal in Missouri between until July 10. Through mid June, the Division of Fire Safety had issued 1,127 permits to seasonal fireworks retailers.
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JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has signed a designation bill in Branson, recognizing the city as the “Live Entertainment Capital of Missouri.” Senate Bill (SB) 348 includes 46 additional designations recognizing a wide array of people, places, and causes across the state. Provisions in the bill include honorary awareness days, weeks, and months;
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