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Ste. Genevieve’s 4th Friday Art Walk set for July 25

STE. GENEVIEVE – Historic Ste. Genevieve’s 4th Friday Art Walk will take place July 25 with 9 art galleries on the walk route. The Walk takes place from 6pm to 9pm in the town’s downtown district.   On Third Street near Market ASL Pewter will be celebrating “Christmas in July,” featuring “charming and whimsical pewter […]

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Southern Illinois Builders Association celebrates 80 years of building the industry and the region

O’FALLON, IL–The Southern Illinois Builders Association (SIBA) is proudly celebrating its 80th anniversary in 2025—marking eight decades of service to the construction industry and economic development across Southern Illinois.   Founded in 1945 by a small group of contractors determined to improve working conditions and stimulate growth in their communities, SIBA has grown from just

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Smith secures major tax relief for Missouri farmers, ranchers, and small businesses in The One, Big, Beautiful Bill

WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Jason Smith (Mo.), chairman of the tax-writing Ways and Means Committee, has highlighted several provisions he secured in the recently enacted One, Big, Beautiful Bill that will provide significant tax relief to Missouri farmers, ranchers, and small businesses.   “The One, Big, Beautiful Bill is a major victory for rural communities across

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Public hearings set for Ameren Transmission Company of Illinois transmission construction request in Perry County

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) has scheduled Local Public Hearings for a request by Ameren Transmission Company of Illinois (ATXI) seeking a certificate of convenience and necessity (CCN) authorizing ATXI to construct, install, own, operate, maintain, and otherwise control transmission investments in Perry County, Missouri.   On May 1, 2025,

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MO Route 51 in Perry County reduced for maintenance at the Chester Bridge

SIKESTON—Route 51 will be reduced to one lane with a 10-foot width restriction as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform bridge maintenance on the Chester Bridge over the Mississippi River. This section of roadway is located from County Road 946 near Claryville, Missouri to E Kaskaskia Street in Chester, Illinois. Weather permitting, work will take place

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Just Announced: For King + Country December 9

ST. LOUIS – Nashville-based and 4x GRAMMY®-winning duo for KING + COUNTRY is bringing their fan-favorite holiday spectacle, A DRUMMER BOY CHRISTMAS: THE LIVE EXPERIENCE, to St. Louis for one night only on Tuesday, December 9 at 7:00 p.m.     Known for their explosive energy, cinematic visuals, and spirit-filled storytelling, this exclusive tour marks the only opportunity to

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