by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — A student from Chester is one of ten Southern Illinois University Carbondale students in the 2022 homecoming court. Jaci “Rose” South hopes to be one of the top two candidates who will be crowned during halftime of the 2 p.m. football game on Saturday, Oct. 15, at Saluki Stadium. […]
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By Holly Thompson Rehder, Missouri State Senator A couple of weeks ago, I updated you on the extra legislative session called by the governor. We wrapped the session up this week, so I want to let you know how it turned out. I’m happy to say there’s good news. We passed the largest income tax
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Drought conditions across the state are worsening under continued warm, dry and sometimes windy conditions and are not expected to improve soon, according to the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. The department is asking for the public’s assistance, encouraging people to submit reports about drought conditions in their local area. Drought-related information
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LENEXA, Kan. – Applications are now being accepted for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 2022 Pollution Prevention (P2) Recognition Awards Program. The application deadline is Nov. 4, 2022. P2 is a successful, non-regulatory approach to energy conservation, water conservation, reduction of toxic materials used, and money savings. This award program recognizes demonstrated
STE. GENEVIEVE, Mo.—Clement and Delores “Dee” Gegg were recognized as the owner of a 2022 Missouri Century Farm. This program celebrates the lasting contributions farmers and ranchers have made to our country’s and state’s heritage. Located in River Aux Vases, Gegg Farms has been in the family since 1898, with 107 acres qualifying for the
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Governor Mike Parson has ordered the Missouri State Capitol dome lighted red beginning at sunset on Saturday, October 8 until sunrise on Sunday, October 9, 2022, in honor of fallen firefighters. The lighting coincides with the annual memorial weekend of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation and its Light the Night for Fallen Firefighters tribute. The
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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Help us celebrate the spookiest time of year with a not-so-spooky event perfect for all ages from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 22 at the Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center! Show up wearing your costume and take a stroll down our short Insect Extravaganza Trek N’ Treat trail where you’ll meet our
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STE. GENEVIEVE, Mo. – The University of Missouri Extension will once again this season host the Ste. Genevieve Adopt-a-Family program. The Adopt-a-Family program helps create a positive and memorable holiday for children in Ste. Genevieve County by providing gifts, clothing, and necessities to families in need. The focus is on children under the age of
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PERRYVILLE – Earlier this week the Perry County Commission issued a burn ban which will be in force until the commission reverses it. The burn ban is due to dry conditions in the county. Missouri’s Drought Map shows the eastern third of the county to be in moderate drought, while the north and western two-thirds
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PERRYVILLE – The Perry County School District No. 32 Board of Education will meet Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the Old Senior High – Room 105. The meeting is open to the public. The tentative agenda:
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