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MDC sets upcoming migratory game bird and waterfowl seasons

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Conservation Commission approved recommendations from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) at its April 4 meeting for upcoming 2025 migratory-game-bird-hunting seasons and 2025-2026 waterfowl-hunting seasons. 2025 MIGRATORY GAME BIRD HUNTING Mourning Doves, Eurasian Collared Doves, and White-Winged Doves Season: Sept. 1 through Nov. 29 Limits: 15 daily and 45 in […]

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As spring sets in, IDNR issues reminder to avoid handling wild animals and birds

SPRINGFIELD – As spring sets in and more people head outside, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is reminding everyone to leave baby birds and young animals alone when they encounter them in the wild.    Well-intentioned people may believe they’re helping nature by taking possession of young rabbits, fawn deer, baby birds and other

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Zonta Club of Cape Girardeau donates to SEMO NASV to support survivors of abuse

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO — The Zonta Club of Cape Girardeau has presented a charitable donation to the Southeast Missouri Network Against Sexual Violence (SEMO NASV) in support of its ongoing mission to provide compassionate care and advocacy for survivors of sexual abuse and assault.     As part of Zonta’s commitment to advancing the status

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Annual Focus on Missouri Agriculture Photo Contest opens

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Agriculture launched the 16th annual Focus on Missouri Agriculture photo contest. The Department invites Missourians to share their story of agriculture through photographs. The contest runs through June 6th and is an opportunity for photographers across the state to submit their best images of Missouri agriculture, which have been

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Storm dumps copious amounts of rainfall on River Region

STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste. Genevieve City Administrator reported Saturday on the status of the city.   He said Alliance Water Resources was out cleaning dirt and gravel off the streets Saturday after Friday night’s flash flood.  Four inches of rain fell Friday evening in addition to the 1 ½ inches we had from Wednesday &

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Ste. Genevieve High School Band earns top rating at State Festival

STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve High School Band earned a “1-Exemplary” rating—the highest possible—at the Missouri Small School Band Directors Association Concert Band Festival held Tuesday, April 1, at Mineral Area College. Under the direction of Mr. John Mooney, the band performed Halcyon Hearts by Katahj Copley and Circus Days by Karl King for

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Ste. Genevieve High School announces 2025 Prom Court

STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste. Genevieve High School has announced its 2025 Prom Court below. The theme this year is Enchanted Garden, and the event will be held on Saturday evening, April 12, at Ste. Genevieve Elks Lodge. Students elected to the 2025 Prom Court include: Queen Candidates (Front Row, Left to Right): Libby Adams, daughter

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