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Missouri State Fair Commission announces new director

SEDALIA, Mo. – On Tuesday, Missouri Department of Agriculture Director Chris Chinn and Missouri State Fair Commission Chairman Kevin Roberts announce that Jason Moore has been named Director of the Missouri State Fair. Moore has been a member of the Missouri State Fair staff since 2007 and currently serves as Facilities Manager. “The commission is […]

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Missouri has three health organizations leading the fight against physician burnout

CHICAGO — The American Medical Association (AMA) today announced 72 health systems, hospitals and medical groups have earned national distinction as 2023 Joy in Medicine™ recognized organizations, including three that are headquartered in Missouri. The prestigious AMA recognition is presented to eligible organizations dedicated to preserving the well-being of physicians through proven efforts to reduce system-level

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Missouri Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority announces tax credit programs

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority (MASBDA) is now accepting applications for tax credit programs to benefit the state’s meat processors and specialty crop producers.   “We are excited to support two valuable aspects of Missouri agriculture,” said Director of Agriculture Chris Chinn. “The availability of local meat processing services is

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MDC offers classes on tanning deer hides and using deer tallow

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – With deer season underway, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds hunters that harvested deer can yield more than venison and antlers. Deer fat, or tallow, can be rendered and used to make heel balms, candles, and firestarters. Deer hides can be soaked and scraped to make rawhide or tanned and smoked

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University of Missouri breaks ground on addition to MU Research Reactor facility

COLUMBIA, Mo. — The University of Missouri hosted a groundbreaking ceremony recently for a 47,000-square-foot addition to the MU Research Reactor (MURR) facility.   Dubbed “MURR West,” the new $20 million, three-story addition to the existing MURR North Building will expand the facility’s research and medical isotope production space to offer researchers and their students

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Illinois State Police requests assistance identifying vehicle involved in crash resulting in anhydrous ammonia leak

TEUTOPOLIS – The Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a vehicle potentially involved in a crash on September 29, 2023 just outside of Teutopolis that resulted in five fatalities and multiple injuries.   On Friday, September 29, 2023, ISP, the Effingham County Sheriff’s Office, Teutopolis Fire Protection

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Randolph County Sheriff’s Office report released

CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests:   Brandon L. Pulliam 36, Tamms, arrested September 28, 2023 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office on an Alexander County warrant for failure to appear on a possession of methamphetamine charge. Bond is $25,000. Is incarcerated.   Michael L. Mattingly 49, Chester,

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Perryville Police report

PERRYVILLE — The Perryville Police Department has released its latest report. 32-year-old Kaleb Abram Wingerter of St. Mary was cited for driving while revoked or suspended, no vehicle registration and no insurance following a traffic stop on S. Perryville Boulevard at 7:07 p.m. Saturday, September 30. 

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Missouri Geological Survey partners with Ozark Natural and Cultural Resource Center for Earth Science Week

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – In observance of Earth Science Week Oct. 8-14, the Missouri Geological Survey is partnering with the Ozark Natural and Cultural Resource Center in Salem. As part of the center’s month-long exhibit on mining and geology, select items from MGS’s Ed Clark Museum of Missouri Geology in Rolla will be on display.  

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