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Discover nature and restore focus in July with MDC’s free programs at Cape Girardeau Nature Center

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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo.- Harvesting wild edibles and meditation are among a few activities to take part in this summer at the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) Cape Girardeau Nature Center.    Summer is a time to discover, soak in the sunshine, and relax. MDC invites the public who meet the minimum age requirements to join Cape Nature Center staff for these upcoming programs in July:   Discover Oak Hickory Forests July 9 from 5:30-7 […]

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Annual Patriotic Ceremony draws full house on Kaskaskia Island

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By Jim Beers KASKASKIA, Illinois – The 2026 “Let Freedom Ring” Patriotic Ceremony took place Saturday July 4th at the Kaskaskia Island Immaculate Conception Church. Dangerously high and humid temperatures forced the event to be moved inside the church where air conditioning saved the day. As it turned out the heat wasn’t the only culprit

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University of Mississippi celebrates May 2026 graduates

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UNIVERSITY, MS — More than 3,800 students graduated from the University of Mississippi in May 2026. Undergraduate and graduate candidates received degrees from the College of Liberal Arts, General Studies and schools of Accountancy, Applied Sciences, Business Administration, Education, Engineering, Journalism and New Media, Law and Pharmacy.   Graci Porter, of Red Bud, IL, is

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Show your Saluki spirit and volunteer to help SIU students move in to residence halls

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CARBONDALE, Ill. — The Southern Illinois University Carbondale campus is gearing up for a new semester and volunteers from the campus and community are invited to help new and returning Salukis move into their new homes away from home. University Housing organizers say volunteers provide valuable assistance to students and their families as well as giving

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Perryville Police report

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PERRYVILLE – The Perryville Police Department has released its latest report of arrests and incidents.   Arrested were:   24-year-old Tracy R. Thompson of Jackson at 10:36 a.m. June 27 during a traffic stop on St. Joseph Street near Shelby. During the stop it was learned that Thompson had a fugitive warrant out of Ste.

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MSHP reports nine traffic fatalities, three drownings, and zero boating fatalities over July Fourth holiday counting period

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JEFFERSON CITY – Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, provides the following preliminary statistics related to the July Fourth holiday:   Nine persons died and 113 were injured in 235 traffic crashes during the 2026 July Fourth holiday counting period, which began at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 2, 2026, and

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