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Lawn & Order: Plant crocus in lawn now for new season

COLUMBIA, Mo. – October is a good time to plant spring-flowering bulbs for them to establish a good root system before the soil cools, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. While tulips and daffodils take center stage when planting bulbs at this time of the year, other species such as crocus should not […]

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Treasurer Vivek Malek Announces Over 10,000 Students Funded Through MOScholars Program

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Treasurer Vivek Malek today announced that the Missouri Empowerment Scholarship Accounts Program (MOScholars) has funded 10,235 Missouri students for the 2026-2027 academic year. The State of Missouri has awarded $68.7 million in educational funds for these students, reaching a historic milestone for the program. The Missouri State Treasurer’s Office is partnered

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Kenna J. Sadler, LMSW Joins Saint Francis Clinic East Prairie

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to welcome Kenna J. Sadler, LMSW to Saint Francis Clinic East Prairie. Sadler graduated from the University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, in 2026. Seyer will be providing counseling, therapy and additional behavioral health care for patients.   Saint Francis Clinic East Prairie delivers high-quality, patient-centered

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SIU’s 2026 Homecoming celebrates 75 years of Saluki pride with concerts, football and fun

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — It’s a diamond anniversary for Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s unique mascot during the 2026 Homecoming festivities. After all, there is only ONE Saluki! “Decades of the Dawg: 75 Years of Saluki Pride,” Oct. 12-17, promises to be memorable with a giant pep rally, Homecoming Music Street Festival, numerous activities,

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Great Glass Pumpkin Patch returns to SIU Carbondale Oct. 17

by Maxbiya English CARBONDALE, Ill. — A fall tradition at Southern Illinois University Carbondale returns for its 21st year as students in the glass program sell glass pumpkins they designed and made themselves. The Great Glass Pumpkin Patch runs from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 17, on the lawn in front of the breezeway

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Ste. Gen Museum presents program on Popeye

The Sainte Genevieve Museum Learning Center presents another in its series of speaker presentations on Wednesday, October 14th at 6:30 pm at the Orris Theater. Brenda Owen, chairperson of the City of Chester’s Beautification and Tourism Commission, shares the story of Chester’s favorite son, Popeye! Owen says most residents of Chester are proud to have

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PSC Sets Local Public Hearing Schedule in Ameren CCN Request

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) is announcing local public hearingsstarting on November 18, 2026, to receive customer comments on a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN) request from Union Electric Company, d/b/a Ameren Missouri.There will be one in-person public hearing and one virtual public hearing.On July 24, 2026, Ameren Missouri

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MU Extension offers free ‘Understanding Your Soil Needs’ workshops

TUSCUMBIA, Mo. — Understanding what your soil needs is one of the most important steps in improving crop production, pasture performance, garden success and nutrient-use efficiency. To help landowners make informed soil-management decisions, University of Missouri Extension is offering free educational workshops this fall on “Understanding Your Soil Needs.” The program is based on common

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Perryville Police Report

On Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at approximately 1:50 pm Perryville Police Departmentofficers were detailed to the 1000 block of North Main St. in reference to a vehicle versespedestrian traffic collision.Upon arriving on scene, officers determined that the incident was not a traffic collision,rather it was an assault with the vehicle used as the weapon. The

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