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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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Lutheran Family and Children’s Services to celebrate 50 Years of Golden Service in SEMO

CAPE GIRARDEAU – A remarkable journey of transformation, service, and expansion spanning half a century will be commemorated as Lutheran Family and Children’s Services (LFCS) celebrates its golden anniversary in Southeast Missouri next month.   Known for its life-changing services, LFCS will recognize five decades of dedication to the region during a special 50th anniversary

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House Republican Leader Tony McCombie continues push for ethics reform amid Mapes verdict

SAVANNA, ILL – In light of the guilty verdict handed to Tim Mapes, former right-hand man of criminally charged ex-House Speaker Mike Madigan, House Republican Leader Tony McCombie is pressing for greater ethics laws in the Illinois House.   “As the tangled web of corruption has unraveled in federal court, reform efforts in the statehouse

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General Mills to expand in Joplin, investing $48 million and creating 47 jobs

JOPLIN, Mo. — General Mills, a leading global food manufacturer, announced today that it will expand in Joplin, investing $48 million and creating 47 new jobs at its frozen dough plant location. The company’s expansion will increase its manufacturing and packaging capacity to meet increased demand and product innovation from foodservice customers. Construction is underway and

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House Speaker Dean Plocher announces new special committee to look into earnings tax

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri House of Representatives will have a new committee aimed at reviewing and evaluating earnings taxes in the state of Missouri.   Missouri House Speaker Dean Plocher announced the creation of the new Special Interim Committee on the Earnings Tax this week, which will be tasked at looking into the

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Association of the Miraculous Medal appoints new spriritual director

PERRYVILLE – The Association of the Miraculous Medal announces the appointment of Reverend Clayton Kilburn, C.M. as Spiritual Director. Father Clay succeeds Father Kevin McCracken, C.M., who served in the role for seven years and will be undertaking a new ministry for the Congregation of the Mission (Vincentian Fathers).     Father Clay was ordained

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