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Missouri native who joined the U.S. Navy, fought in World War II and was missing in action for decades, will now be laid to rest

MILLINGTON, Tenn. – A Missouri native who joined the U.S. Navy and was shot down over Palau during World War II, will be buried on Sept. 11, in Mission Memorial Park Cemetery, Seaside, Calif. near where his family now resides in Modesto, Calif.     According to information provided by the Navy Personnel Command Public […]

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Perryville Police reports

PERRYVILLE — The Perryville Police Department has released its latest reports.   43-year-old Kelly Dale Statler, who is homeless, was charged with common assault in the 600 block of North Kingshighway at 11:59 a.m. August 25th. According to the report, officers responded to a report of assault threatening violence.   22-year-old Dusty L. Bohnert of

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National Public Lands Day: Show your support for your national forest lands!

ROLLA — To celebrate the 30th annual National Public Lands Day (NPLD), tens of thousands of volunteers across the country will join in trail maintenance and planting projects, trash pick-ups, and other activities aimed at restoring and caring for our public lands. Organized each year by the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF), National Public Lands

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MU study shows how brucellosis — which can jump from animals to humans — impacts the brain

COLUMBIA, Mo. — Brucellosis is a disease, caused by the members of bacterial Brucella family, that mainly infects cattle, goats and sheep, leading to pregnancy loss, which has caused billions of dollars in economic losses for livestock producers worldwide. The disease can also jump from animals to humans, mainly through consumption of unpasteurized dairy products

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MSHP reports arrests

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri State Highway Patrol has released its latest reports of arrests.   Among those listed as arrested:   34-year-old Jesse R. Allen of Lemay at 7:04 p.m. Monday in Ste. Genevieve County on a traffic offense out of Arnold. He was being held in the Ste. Genevieve County Jail pending the

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MDC Cape Nature Center to present 3D archery, sunfish papier-mache in September

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Discover nature in September with Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center’s free programs!   Archery: 3D Archery Shooting | 9 a.m. to noon on Sept. 9 at Maintz Wildlife Preserve Archery Range Register online at https://mdc-event-web.s3licensing.com/Event/EventDetails/194581   Are you an archer but you’ve never shot on a field archery

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MU researchers study barriers and facilitators to accessing health care in rural Missouri

COLUMBIA, Mo. — Rural Missourians often face more disparities in health outcomes than their urban and suburban counterparts, in part from challenges accessing health care — a problem amplified in recent years by a growing physician shortage. But a new study at the University of Missouri found that health and health care organizations are increasingly

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MSHP reports arrests

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri State Highway Patrol has released its latest report of arrests.   Among those listed as arrested:   38-year-old Amanda E. Smith of Perryville at 4:46 p.m. Sunday, August 27, 2023 in Perry County on a warrant out of Cape Girardeau County for failing to appear on a charge of dangerous

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Mars opens submissions for Chocolate History Grant

NEWARK, N.J. — Mars, Incorporated, a leader in confectionery, snacking, food, and pet care products and services and the maker of some of the world’s most-loved high-quality brands, including M&M’S®, SNICKERS®, BEN’S ORIGINAL™, PEDIGREE®, and IAMS®, announced today that it is currently accepting submissions for its 2024 Forrest E. Mars, Jr. Chocolate History Grant through

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