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University of Mississippi announces Spring 2023 Chancellor’s Honor Roll

UNIVERSITY, Miss. — The University of Mississippi announced students named to the Spring 2023 Honor Roll lists, including Chancellor’s Honor Roll. The following local students made the list:   Chloe Bergman, of Perryville, MO, majoring in Pharmaceutical Sciences.   Marissa Cooper, of Perryville, MO, majoring in Integrated Marketing Comm..   Graci Porter, of Red Bud, […]

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American Council of Engineering Companies of Illinoiscommends lawmakers for funding student loan repayment assistance

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois’ first-ever student loan assistance program targeted to engineering students working at the Illinois Department of Transportation has become law with Governor JB Pritzker’s support and approval. The measure, sponsored by State Senator Ram Villivalam and supported by the American Council of Engineering Companies of Illinois (ACEC Illinois) creates a pilot program enabling the

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Attorney General Bailey seeks to remove Iron County sheriff

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Today, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey filed a suit of quo warranto to remove Iron County Sheriff Jeffery Burkett from office.   “As Attorney General, I will always work to hold accountable those who refuse to do their job as required by Missouri statute,” said Attorney General Bailey. “Missourians have seen

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Cape Girardeau Roller Derby presents first ever summer slam roller derby event

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO. — Get ready to experience the thrill and excitement of roller derby like never before! Cape Girardeau Roller Derby (CGRD) proudly invites derby fans to the anticipated Summer Slam Derby Event on Saturday, June 10, 2023, at the A.C. Brase Arena, 410 Kiwanis Dr. in Cape Girardeau. This action-packed day will showcase Cape Girardeau’s CGRD

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Chambers joins Memorial Hospital Rural Health Clinic Family Practice

CHESTER – Memorial Hospital welcomes Cassandra Chambers, Family Nurse Practitioner, to the Rural Health Clinic staff. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Bradley University Peoria, IL in 2011 and her Doctor of Nursing Practice with a Family Nurse Practitioner Specialty in 2019 from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.   She has a background

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Chester Eagles Club initiates seven new members

CHESTER – The Chester Eagles Club Aerie 3252 initiated seven new members Wednesday June 7th at their regularly scheduled bi-monthly meeting.   The ceremony took place in the meeting room and welcomed the new members following the business portion of the evening. Pictured (left to right) are new members Donovan Richardson, Nick Meyer, Michael Wingerter,

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CPSC issues new drowning report with child fatalities

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The annual drowning and submersion report released Wednesday by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) shows that fatal child drownings and nonfatal drowning injuries for children under age 15 remain high.   CPSC urges families with young children and those in historically excluded communities to make water safety a priority, particularly as they spend more time

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Feeding America honors Southeast Missouri Food Bank

SIKESTON – Southeast Missouri Food Bank, a member of the Feeding America nationwide-network of food banks, pantries and meal programs, has received a “Living Our Values” award from the national organization. The award was presented by Claire Babineaux-Fontenot, Feeding America’s CEO, at the Feeding America annual conference to 23 food banks and state associations that

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