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Olivia Schilling among Mississippi State University’s recent graduates

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MISSISSIPPI STATE, MS — Olivia Schilling, of Evansville, IL is among nearly 1,400 students graduating from Mississippi State University in fall 2025. Schilling received the Bachelor of Business Adm Summa Cum Laude from MSU’s College of Business. MSU President Mark E. Keenum congratulated graduates as the December ceremony’s keynote speaker, emphasizing the world-class education they received […]

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Missouri Humanities announces Perryville is among the winners of Small Town Showcase: Show Me 250

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KANSAS CITY, MO–Missouri Humanities (MH) is thrilled to announce the five featured communities for the next season of Small Town Showcase. The five communities to be showcased next year are: Perryville (Perry County), Savannah (Andrew County), Waynesville (Pulaski County), Neosho (Newton County), and Excelsior Springs (Clay/Ray Counties). Congratulations to all the winners!   Small Town

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Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe to kick off 80th anniversary commemoration of Winston Churchill’s ‘Iron Curtain’ speech

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FULTON, Mo. – America’s National Churchill Museum (ANCM) on the campus of Westminster College is pleased to announce that Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe will deliver opening remarks during the March 5-7 80th anniversary commemoration of Winston Churchill’s “The Sinews of Peace” address, commonly known as the “Iron Curtain” speech.   The governor’s welcoming address, part of the 2026 Churchill

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State encourages consumers to consider earthquake insurance

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – February is Earthquake Awareness Month, and the Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance (DCI) is encouraging Missourians to review their preparedness plans, including insurance, as more earthquake coverage options are becoming available across the state. DCI’s latest earthquake survey shows a growing number of insurance companies are offering earthquake coverage in Missouri, including in communities

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Illinois man hurt when truck runs off road and overturns

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JEFFERSON CITY — A 53-year-old man from Fowler, Illinois suffered moderate injuries in a traffic crash on the Holcim Concrete Plant Private Road Tuesday morning.   The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports the man was taken to Mercy Hospital Jefferson by a Ste. Genevieve County Ambulance.   According to the accident report, a westbound 2019

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Eagle Fest set for March 7 at Jerry F. Costello Lock & Dam

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MODOC, IL –  The Kaskaskia River Project will host Kaskaskia Eagle Fest on Saturday, March 7, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Jerry F. Costello Lock and Dam, 4800 Lock and Dam Road, Modoc.     Visitors can watch bald eagles and attend live animal programs. World Bird Sanctuary will present programs featuring

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DRA invests nearly $17 million toward 11 projects for infrastructure and flood control needs

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CLARKSDALE, Miss. – The Delta Regional Authority (DRA) recently concluded Fiscal Year 2025 with an investment of nearly $17 million to support 11 critical infrastructure projects across the region. Provided through the Community Infrastructure Fund (CIF), this funding program is designed to address unmet basic public infrastructure, transportation infrastructure and flood control needs for DRA

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Citizens group files lawsuit to halt construction of data center

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JEFFERSON CITY, MO – A citizens group, Preserve Montgomery County, LLC has filed a lawsuit in Cole County circuit court seeking to halt construction of a data center in Montgomery County.   The proposed data center project requires the county to issue $35 billion in revenue bonds to fund the project with the data center

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Chester Beautification/Tourism Commission meets Thursday

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CHESTER – The Beautification/Tourism Commission of the city of Chester will meet Thursday, March 19 at 6:30 p.m. in the municipal building, 1330 Swanwick Street in Chester.   The meeting is open to the public:   The tentative agenda: Chester Beautification/Tourism Commission Agenda February 19, 2026   Pledge of Allegiance   Approval of Previous Meeting

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Application deadline extended for grant funding for Project Prom, Graduation Lock-In events

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SIKESTON – The Southeast Coalition for Roadway Safety is offering grant funding to local schools that hold student lock-in events for Project Prom or High School graduation. Events must include a presentation or activity educating students on highway safety issues within their night’s agenda. Qualifying schools will receive $200 each to assist with event expenses

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