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Attorney General Hanaway obtains $307,000 consent judgment in case against Florida real estate brokerage firm

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has announced that her office has reached a consent judgment with MV Realty Holdings, LLC (MV Realty), based in Florida, and its franchises, which violated Missouri law by paying homeowners a tiny percentage of the value of their homes in exchange for a promise that the homeowner […]

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Westmoreland named Memorial Hospital employee of the quarter

CHESTER – Brett Bollmann, CEO at Memorial Hospital named Ashley Westmoreland Employee of the Quarter for the Third Quarter 2025 on November 5, 2025.     Brett Bollmann, CEO with Ashley Westmoreland   Ashley Westmoreland, Payroll and Reporting Manager at Memorial Hospital, has been employed in the Human Resources Department since 2021. When asked what

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Veterans and active-duty military who camp on Veterans Day receive free night at Missouri State Parks

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources and Missouri State Parks recognize and thank all veterans and active-duty military members for their service by offering two promotions in honor of Veterans Day. To show appreciation for their service, all veterans and active-duty military members who camp at a Missouri State Parks campground

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United Way of Southeast Missouri provides relief to local food pantries

SOUTHEAST MISSOURI – In response to the increasing need for food impacted by the federal shutdown, United Way of Southeast Missouri (UWSEMO) is stepping up to help by distributing $3,000 from an emergency fund to area food pantries within its four-county service area of Cape Girardeau, Perry, Bollinger, and northern Scott Counties. Mark Stone, Director

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Torrie Davitz earns CRHCP Certification

CHESTER – Memorial Hospital is proud to announce that Torrie Davitz, Rural Health Clinic Director, has earned the Certified Rural Health Clinic Professional (CRHCP) credential after completing the National Association for Rural Health Clinic Professional (NARHC) Academy course and testing on October 29, 2025. Torrie Davitz The CRHCP recognizes comprehensive knowledge of Rural Health Clinic

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Ste. Genevieve Elks Lodge donates to Ste. Genevieve R-II

STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve Elks Lodge No. 2674 made donations to Ste. Genevieve RII School District for The Backpack Program and The Book Vending Machine Program.     Pictured are: Kenny Flieg, Ste. Genevieve Elks Exalted Ruler, Lance McClard, Assistant Superintendent, Doots Flieg, Ste. Genenevieve Elks Treasurer.  

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SIU’s HEROES program seeks donated personal care items to help students meet basic needs

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s HEROES program ensures students can meet their basic needs so they can achieve their academic and life goals.     The HEROES program will hold a Personal Care Item Drive Nov. 17-Dec. 12. (SIU Carbondale photo)   In recognition of Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, HEROES will conduct

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SIU Alumni Association to launch ‘SIU A to Z’ children’s book

Caleb Hale, director of communications for the SIU Alumni Association CARBONDALE, Ill. — A vibrant, new children’s board book created by the SIU Alumni Association will introduce Southern Illinois University Carbondale to generations of potential future Salukis through colorful illustrations, campus landmarks and fun facts.  Nancy and John Jackson are the primary donors for the

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