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Senator Bryant reacts to Governor signing controversial Energy Omnibus Law

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SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois State Senator Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) issued the following statement in response to the Governor’s decision to sign the controversial energy omnibus legislation from Veto Session into law:   “Governor Pritzker just signed an $8 billion rate hike into law and tried to call it an energy plan. This bill guarantees higher electric […]

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SEMO Food Bank announces organizational updates

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SIKESTON, MO – Southeast Missouri Food Bank has announced several organizational updates designed to strengthen its ability to serve neighbors facing hunger across the region.     Camille Peters   Camille Peters has been named Chief Operating Officer and will oversee all operations, programs, and partner agencies.   “In her years with the Food Bank,

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R-II assistant superintendent announces departure

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STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste. Genevieve County School District R-II Assistant Superintendent Dr. Lance McClard has announced he has accepted the position of superintendent for Cameron R-I Schools, effective July 1, 2026. An R-II official stated in a news release, “While this next step marks an exciting professional opportunity for Dr. McClard and his family, his

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Park Hills man arrested for stealing diesel fuel from locomotives

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ST. LOUIS – The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control (DDCC) announces the arrest of 50-year-old Donald Barry McKinney of Park Hills, MO.   McKinney was arrested on January 8, 2026, for receiving stolen property, tampering with physical evidence in felony prosecution, and resisting/interfering with arrest for a felony.   McKinney’s

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Missouri’s oldest dance tradition returns with the 2026 King’s Ball in Ste. Geneviève

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STE. GENEVIÈVE, Mo. — The King’s Ball, the Midwest’s oldest continuous dance tradition, returns to Ste. Geneviève on Saturday, February 7, 2026, inviting the region to two-step inside a living piece of French-American history. Hosted by the Foundation for Restoration of Ste. Geneviève, the celebration takes place at the VFW Hall, with doors opening at 6

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Mineral Area College announces Fall 2025 Dean’s List

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PARK HILLS – Mineral Area College has announced its Fall 2025 Dean’s List. Students who are so honored must: earn no grade below a “C” or have any incomplete grades, be enrolled in at least 12 hours of two-year degree credit, and have a current grade point average of 3.25 or higher.   The list

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Memorial Hospital welcomes new executives and department leaders

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CHESTER – Memorial Hospital is announcing multiple key leadership transitions that reflect the organization’s continued commitment to strong, experienced leadership and high-quality patient care.     Kelly Jany, Chief Nursing Officer. Susan Diddlebock, Chief Operating Officer. Sara Harris, MSU/Cardiac Pulmonary Rehab Center Nurse Manager. Andria Zweigart, Diagnostic Imaging and Health Information Management Director.   The

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Lt. Gov. Wasinger launches student essay contest to celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary and inspire patriotism

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JEFFERSON CITY, MO – As our great nation approaches the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 2026, Missouri Lieutenant Governor David Wasinger today announced an exciting initiative to engage Missouri’s students in reflecting on what makes America exceptional.   The “Lieutenant Governor’s Award for American Patriotism” invites Missouri students

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Illinois ranks No. 1 for workforce development in Midwest, climbs to No. 3 in the Nation

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State’s talent pipeline and training drive national recognition CHICAGO – Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) have announced that Site Selection Magazine, the leading economic development publication, has named Illinois #1 for workforce development in the Midwest and #3 in the nation for 2026 – up from #2

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