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Local high school students selected for 2026 Youth Tour

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MURPHYSBORO, IL – Egyptian Electric Cooperative Association (EECA) is proud to announce the local high school students selected to represent the cooperative on the 2026 Youth Tour to Washington, D.C.   This nationally recognized program, offered through the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA), gives students a unique opportunity to explore the nation’s capital, learn […]

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Legislative Black Caucus addresses signing of Senate Bill 888

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Members of the Missouri Legislative Black Caucus (MLBC) issued the following statements regarding the passage and signing of Senate Bill 888, omnibus legislation that significantly modifies Missouri’s criminal justice and juvenile justice systems.   State Rep. Michael Johnson, Chairman of the Missouri Legislative Black Caucus said the following:   “While we

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Jefferson College invites receives Insight Into Academia Magazine’s 2026 Civic Engagement and Community Service Award

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HILLSBORO, MO – Jefferson College received the 2026 Civic Engagement and Community Service Award from Insight Into Academia magazine, the largest and oldest publication defining and advancing best practices in higher education.   The Civic Engagement and Community Service Award recognizes institutions’ innovative service and deep community collaboration in volunteerism, fundraising efforts for community causes, advocacy and

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Help hope bloom in Spring: Give blood or platelets with Red Cross

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ST. LOUIS, MO— In April, the American Red Cross asks people to keep patients top of mind by making an appointment to give blood or platelets. The need for blood doesn’t take a spring break, and acting now can ensure blood is available in the coming weeks at medical centers. Regular donors of all blood

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Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois host a variety of day and overnight camps

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GLEN CARBON, IL– On camp time, Girl Scouts shine. These moments matter – from sparking up a campfire to counting the stars. Campers take on new challenges and discover new strengths, building bright futures while having the time of their lives. Smiles are sunnier, friendships form faster, dreams become bigger, and memories last forever. Time

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CPSC urges families to protect children during National Window Safety Week

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – As warmer weather arrives, the risk of children falling from open windows increases significantly. In recognition of National Window Safety Week 2026, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is reminding American parents and caregivers of simple, effective steps to protect children from preventable falls from windows.   Each year, thousands of young

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Chester Parks and Recreation Committee meets Tuesday

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CHESTER, IL – The Chester Parks and Recreation Committee will meet Tuesday, March 14, 2026 in the Chester Municipal Building, 1330 Swanwick Street, Chester, Illinois.   The meeting is open to the public.   The tentative agenda:   Parks And Recreation Committee Meeting Agenda 1330 Swanwick Street, Chester, Illinois 62233 Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 6

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Attorney General Hanaway Secures Agreement Advancing Government Transparency and Parents’ Rights

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has announced a resolution with the Wentzville School District Board of Education that reinforces government transparency, safeguards the public’s right to open meetings and records, and affirms parents’ central role in their children’s education. The agreement fully resolves the State’s litigation concerning alleged violations of Missouri’s Open Meetings

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April is Hazardous Materials Awareness Month

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SPRINGFIELD– Residents may not always know what chemicals are used in their community or how to interpret the safety codes posted on certain buildings. That’s why agencies including the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA OHS), Illinois Department of Labor, Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, the Illinois Fire Service Institute (ISFI), and local

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