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Commission Awards Contracts for Southeast District Projects

SIKESTON – The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission awarded contracts for the Southeast District during its regular meeting on Nov. 5. Contracts awarded include the following:  An $852,987 contract was awarded to International Rigging Group, LLC, for bridge painting on the following bridges located over Interstate 55 in Ste. Genevieve County:   Route Z,  Route M,  […]

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CGS presents 22 HIVE awards October 16, 2026

Students are rewarded for demonstrating Respect, Responsibility, Safety, and Empathy BY JIM BEERS  Chester Grade School recognized 22 students on Friday October 16, 2026 in grades Kindergarten through 8th, for demonstrating the “HIVE” PBIS good character traits of either Respect, Responsibility, Safety, or Empathy. There are four “HIVE” PBIS characteristics that teachers and staff at

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Perryville FFA Chapter competes at district

Nine Perryville FFA Chapter members hit the road Thursday night to compete in District Fall Public Speaking. Congratulate the following students:First Place and Competing at State: Hailey Geringer, Missouri Soil and Water ConservationSecond Place and Alternate to State:Halie Fritsche, Missouri Pork AssociationAudrey Richardet, Missouri Quarter Horse Association Ellie Otte, Missouri Pet BreedersCompeted at Districts:Kennley Heim, Missouri

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SGHS French Honor Society Students Volunteer at Rural Heritage Days

– (Ste. Genevieve, MO) – Members of the Ste. Genevieve High School chapter of Société Honoraire de Français (French Honor Society) recently volunteered at the Felix Vallé State Historic Site during Rural Heritage Days. Students helped bring local history to life by assisting visitors with a variety of hands-on activities, including face painting, quill writing,

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Youthful, team-oriented SIU Flying Salukis earn 15th straight regional crown

CARBONDALE, Ill. — With 73% percent of his roster comprised of first- and second-year members, Nathan L. Lincoln, coach of the Southern Illinois University Carbondale Flying Salukis, wasn’t quite sure what to expect from this year’s squad.   What he discovered was a complete team effort that carried the 10-time and defending National Intercollegiate Flying

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Perry County 4-H Teen Competes at All American Quarter Horse Congress

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Three teams traveled to Columbus, Ohio, to represent Missouri 4-H and compete in events at the All American Quarter Horse Congress. The teams competed in the Horse Bowl and Horse Judging Contests after earning recognition in state-level contests. Anna Rehagan, Perry County 4-H Horse Knowledge SPIN Club and 4-H Cowboys & Angels

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Abdul-Azeez Abdullahi, MD Joins Saint Francis Cape Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to welcome Abdul-Azeez Abdullahi, MD to Cape Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine. Abdullahi completed his Fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care at Kansas University Medical Center, Kansas City, KS, Residency at University Hospital – Columbia, Columbia, MO, and medical school at the College of Medicine University

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SIU to host Nov. 13 small business workshop for military veterans

CARBONDALE, Ill. — Military veteran small business owners and those aspiring to start a small business, are invited to a resource workshop just for them at Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Office of Innovation and Economic Development (OIED) on Nov. 13. The workshop is in celebration of National Veterans Small Business Week Nov. 9-13. The Veterans

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