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Mineral Area College holds EMS pinning ceremony

PARK HILLS – Mineral Area College held a pinning ceremony for Emergency Medical Services graduates Thursday, January 18, 2024, in the college’s Fine Arts Theater. Nine students were honored for completing the Paramedic Technology Certificate, a four-semester program that trains students to perform advanced emergency medical care and prepares them for the National Registry Exam. […]

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Jefferson College introduces Tiered Tuition program for 2024-25 school year

HILSBORO – When Jefferson College students attend their classes in the fall 2024 semester they will be the first group on campus enrolled under a new tiered tuition model, which simplifies billing, makes the Missouri A+ scholarship program more efficient for students, and better represents the costs of each class offered.   In an effort

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Ameren Missouri aims to save customers money through multiyear plan

ST. LOUIS – Ameren Missouri has filed an amended plan with the Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) to provide 25 programs with $205 million in total rebates and incentives for residential and business customers over the next three years. The proposal also includes $70 million in expanded programs for income-eligible customers and social service agencies.

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SEMO Food Bank encourages businesses to participate in annual ‘You CAN Fight Hunger’ Campaign

SIKESTON, Mo. – February is National Canned Food Month, and Southeast Missouri Food Bank is encouraging businesses and organizations to help local pantries replenish their shelves with the second annual “You CAN Fight Hunger” campaign.   “Typically, there are a lot of resources available during the holiday season,” said Camille Peters, SEMO Food Bank’s chief

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MDC announces conservation agent Luke Armentrout for Wayne County

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is welcoming conservation agent Luke Armentrout to Wayne County. He joins 200 existing MDC agents in serving and protecting Missouri’s fish, forest, and wildlife.     MDC is welcoming conservation agent Luke Armentrout to Wayne County. He joins 200 existing MDC agents in serving and protecting Missouri’s

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Boy Scout volunteer admits hiding cameras in S-Bar-F Camp bathrooms

U.S. Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of Missouri ST. LOUIS – A former Boy Scout volunteer on Thursday admitted hiding cameras in bathrooms at a St. Francois County, Missouri scout camp.   David Lee Nelson, 41, of Redmond, Washington, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in St. Louis to two counts of production of child pornography

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Dangerous winter weather intensifying emergency blood shortage

ST LOUIS, Mo. — The American Red Cross continues to experience an emergency blood shortage as severe winter weather has further impacted the ability to rebuild the blood supply. Blood and platelet donors are urged to give now to help ensure lifesaving medical procedures are not delayed.   The national blood supply remains at critically

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Eastern Missouri Girl Scouts organize clothing drive

ST. LOUIS – The month of January is observed as Poverty Awareness Month. During this month-long initiative, Americans raise awareness and call attention to the growth of poverty throughout the county. Recently, University City Girl Scouts decided to organize a clothing drive to help those in need in their community to earn their Girl Scout

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MDC assigns conservation agent Austin Davis to St. Francois County

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is welcoming conservation agent Austin Davis to St. Francois County. He joins 200 existing MDC agents in serving and protecting Missouri’s fish, forest, and wildlife. Originally from Iowa, Davis has been assigned to St. Francois County, alongside MDC agent Ty Garrison. Davis said he’s thankful to MDC

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MDC welcomes conservation agent Ty Garrison to St. Francois County

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo.–The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is welcoming conservation agent Ty Garrison to St. Francois County. He joins 200 existing MDC agents in serving and protecting Missouri’s fish, forest, and wildlife.   Malden, Missouri native Garrison has been assigned to St. Francois County, alongside MDC agent Austin Davis.   Garrison said he was

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