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Kyrah Kreitler named SGHS March Rotary Student of the Month

STE. GENEVIEVE – Kyrah Kreitler is the Ste. Genevieve High School Rotary Student of the Month for March.     Kyrah is the daughter of Mary Kay and Dennis Kreitler.   Kyrah’s scholastic honors include ranking 15th in her graduating class, placing in the top 20 percent of her class, and being named to the […]

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SIU’s Bull Performance and Test Sale is March 6

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — A months-long evaluation process will come to fruition on Friday, March 6, as 100 to 150 beef producers are expected to attend Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s 44th annual Bull Performance Test and Sale at the SIU Beef Evaluation Center.     SimAngus, left, Simmental (top photo) and Angus bulls

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SIU offers free TV, film production assistant training starting March 20

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Interested in getting involved in film production? If so, you’ll want to check out Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s SI Film and TV Workforce Training Program.     The SI Film and TV Workforce Training Program prepares participants for careers as film production assistants. Photo provided.     It’s an intensive, 80-hour weekend program that

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Shamrock plants: Rockin’ by day, dozin’ at night

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – Few houseplants are as charming and whimsical as the shamrock plant, says University of Missouri Extension field horticulturist Gwen Funk. These intriguing houseplants capture attention year-round, not just on St. Patrick’s Day.     Oxalis triangularis, the purple-leaf shamrock, will have pale purple, bell-shaped flowers. Photo by Gwen Funk, MU Extension

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Route NN in Ste. Genevieve and Perry Counties closed for culvert replacements

SIKESTON―Route NN in Ste. Genevieve and Perry counties will be closed as Missouri Department of Transportation crews replace several culverts under the roadway.   This section of roadway is located from Route N in Ste. Genevieve County to Peaceful Valley Drive in Perry County. While work is underway, this road will be open to local traffic only.   Weather permitting, work will take place Tuesday, March 10 through Friday, March 13 from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.   The work zone will be marked with signs.

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Rock icons Night Ranger to perform at the Du Quoin State Fair

DU QUOIN, IL – Heavy-hitting rock legends Night Ranger will bring their powerhouse sound to the Du Quoin State Fair on Friday, September 4, 2026, delivering a night of classic hits and high-energy rock that spans four decades of music history.   Fresh off the release of their acclaimed live album 40 Years and a Night with Contemporary Youth Orchestra, Night

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Rhodes Convenience Stores announces leadership transition

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO — Rhodes Convenience Stores has announced that Robert Cisneros will assume the role of President of PAJCO Holdings, Inc., PAJCO DBA as Rhodes Convenience Stores, Imo’s Pizza restaurants, and Riverbend Fuels effective April 1, 2026.   Robert will succeed Brent Anderson who will transition to a Board Member–only role, where he will

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