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Sikeston man sentenced to serve 123 months in federal prison for unlawfully possessing firearm

CAPE GIRARDEAU – The United States Attorney’s Office announced that 39-year-old Michael Ray Turner of Sikeston, Missouri, was sentenced to serve 123 months in federal prison for the offense of Felon in Possession of a Firearm. Turner appeared for his sentencing hearing today before United States District Judge Stephen R. Clark at the federal courthouse […]

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Share the Harvest allows hunters to help neighbors facing hunger

SIKESTON, Mo. – Once again this year, Missouri’s Share the Harvest program will allow deer hunters to donate venison to families and individuals facing hunger in their communities.   “Protein is one of our most-requested items, but it is also one of the most expensive and difficult to source,” said Joey Keys, chief executive officer

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Seven organizations awarded nearly $667,000 in grant funds from IDNR for wildlife habitat restoration

SPRINGFIELD – Seven organizations have been awarded state Habitat Fund Project grants from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.   This grant program enhances game and non-game wildlife habitat through projects developed by non-profit organizations and governmental entities. Funding for the Illinois Habitat Fund Special Wildlife Funds Grant Program comes from the sale of habitat

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Public hearing on Illinois 3 connector improvements in St. Clair and Madison counties

COLLINSVILLE – The Illinois Department of Transportation will hold an in-person public hearing on the Illinois 3 Connector project within Madison, Fairmont City and East St. Louis in Madison and St. Clair counties. The hearing will be held:   Tuesday, Nov. 28 4 – 7 p.m. Clyde C. Jordan Senior Citizens Center 6755 State St.,

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St. Vincent Catholic Schools hold annual Veterans Day Program

SVDP SCHOOLS PERRYVILLE – St. Vincent Cathbolic School students and local Veterans attended 8 a.m. mass followed later in the day by a Veterans Day Assembly honoring Veterans near and far.   Diane Untereinner honored the Veterans in a beautiful way, speaking about her own experience of having a son who is serving and currently

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