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Randolph County State’s Attorney releases latest case updates

CHESTER — Randolph County State’s Attorney Jeremy Walker has released his latest case updates: People v. Misty J. Russell (2022-CF-118) – On September 19, 2022, Misty J. Russell, 42 of Sparta, pled guilty to the offense of Possession of Methamphetamine before the Honorable Judge Richard A. Brown.  Pursuant to the plea, Ms. Russell was sentenced […]

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Saluki Football to celebrate Military Appreciation Day on Nov. 12 vs. North Dakota State

CARBONDALE, Ill. — In honor of Veteran’s Day, all veterans and active duty military personnel will receive free admission to the Saluki Football game versus North Dakota State on Saturday, Nov. 12 at Saluki Stadium. Kickoff for the patriotic-themed game is at 1 p.m. Military personnel can claim their free ticket on game day by

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SBA administrator announces path forward for veteran small business certification program

WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, during National Veterans Small Business Week (NVSBW), Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice in President Biden’s Cabinet for America’s 33 million small businesses, announced consequential updates to the planned launch of SBA’s new Veteran Small Business Certification Program—including her intention to grant a one-year extension to firms verified by the

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SG R-II Celebrates Red Ribbon Week

STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste. Genevieve County R-II Schools celebrated Red Ribbon Week the week of Oct. 24. This year’s theme was “Better Things to Do Than Drugs.” Throughout the week, students and staff throughout the county participated in activities that promoted healthy decisions. Third grade, elementary and preschools and daycares enoyed presentations from the Ste.

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SGMS hosts annual Career Week for 8th graders

STE. GENEVIEVE — Eighth grade students at Ste. Genevieve Middle School recently had the opportunity to meet and engage with area representatives from local businesses, organizations and colleges and universities as part of their annual Career Week. Starting on Monday, Oct. 24 and lasting through Thursday, Oct. 27, the week offered a different type of

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Southeast Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences offering new PN track

CAPE GIRARDEAU – The Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences is accepting applications for a new, bi-level Practical Nursing (PN) track beginning in January 2023. The program is designed to help meet a growing shortage of PNs in Missouri. Program Director Vickie Schnurbusch, MSN, RN, CHPN, says a Missouri Hospital Association Workforce study in

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SoutheastHEALTH receives Rural Healthcare Training & Retraining Initiative Grant

CAPE GIRARDEAU – The Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences has received a nearly $1.4 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor for the SoutheastHEALTH Rural Healthcare Training & Retraining Initiative.   The five-year, $1,394,535 grant will allow College of Nursing and Health Sciences representatives to work with unemployment offices, county

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Treasurer Fitzpatrick announces MOST 529 Education Plan again rated among top plans in the country

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. –Missouri State Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick Wednesday announced that MOST, Missouri’s 529 Education Plan, has again received a Silver rating from Morningstar, an investment research company.   Each year, Morningstar assigns ratings to 54 education savings plans. Nationally, only 12 plans received a Silver Medal rating, while two achieved Gold.   “I have

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$25 million Kinder gift expands opportunities for MU students

COLUMBIA, Mo. — The University of Missouri today received a $25 million gift from the Kinder Foundation to increase educational opportunities within the Kinder Institute on Constitutional Democracy, a world-leading center devoted to the study of the American founding. The new gift — which brings the total philanthropy to the institute by Rich and Nancy Kinder and the foundation

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