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15 Missouri communities are first to gain 2026 Blue Shield designation, Department of Public Safety announces
JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Public Safety has approved 15 Missouri communities as 2026 Missouri Blue Shield communities, making them the first designated for the second year of the programand eligible for state grants to boost law enforcement equipment and/or training. To achieve the designation, communities must demonstrate their commitment to enhancing public…
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Well, we had some very beautiful days this past week with highs that ran in the upper 60’s and then by the weekend it turned off cold like February should be. I don’t know about you but I am really tired of everyday having wind to deal with. Hopefully March will come in like…
Read MoreCulver-Stockton College Launches Center for Rural Opportunity to Advance Leadership in Rural Higher Education
Canton, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College is pleased to announce the launch of the Center for Rural Opportunity, a new institutional initiative designed to elevate and align the College’s leadership in rural-focused education, scholarship, and community engagement. As a rural-located, rural-serving institution, Culver-Stockton College has built a strong portfolio of programs and partnerships addressing rural challenges…
Read MorePalmyra, Marion County Issues Headline April 7 Municipal Ballot
PALMYRA — Voters in Palmyra and across Marion County will head to the polls Tuesday, April 7, 2026, for the General Municipal Election, with key countywide tax and transportation questions leading the ballot, along with Palmyra City Council races and several school and municipal contests throughout the county. Countywide Questions At the top of the…
Read MoreMoberly Area Community College Dean’s List
Moberly Area Community College has announced its Fall 2025 Dean’s List, recognizing students who demonstrated outstanding academic achievement during the Fall Semester. Local students honored include: Maywood: Riley Holt Palmyra: Jacob Barnes; Haylie Begley; Carter Harper; Wyatt Hoerr; Landon Hogan; Maggie Holt; Montgomery Riedle; Laden Simmons
Read MoreCulver-Stockton Seeks Employer Vendors for Tri-State Career Fair March 19
CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College is now accepting employer registrations for its annual Tri-State Career Fair, inviting regional businesses and organizations to connect with a diverse pool of emerging talent from across the tri-state area. The 2026 Tri-State Career Fair is set from 9 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Thursday, March 19 in the Mabee Recreation Center…
Read MoreUniversity of Arkansas Chancellor’s List Includes Area Students
FAYETTEVILLE, AR – The University of Arkansas is recognizing students for earning a place on theFall 2025 Chancellor’s List, the university’s highest semester academic honor for undergraduates. To qualify for the Chancellor’s List, undergraduate students must attain a 4.0 grade-point average for the semester while completing at least 12 credit hours of coursework required for…
Read MoreHannibal Regional Foundation Announces Inaugural Crimson Ball to Benefit Local Heart Patients
Hannibal Regional Foundation is proud to host the Inaugural Crimson Ball on Saturday,February 28, at Hannibal Country Club. The event will bring the community together for an elegant evening with a powerful purpose: raising awareness and funds to support local heart patients. As heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States,…
Read MoreLocal Students Graduate from Missouri State University
SPRINGFIELD, MO (02/10/2026)– Missouri State University awarded 1,426 degrees to students in fall 2025. The commencement ceremonies took place Dec. 12, 2025, at Great Southern Bank Arena. The following local students earned degrees: Cailee Combs of Hannibal (63401) graduated with a Bachelor of Science,English, Summa Cum Laude in the Honors College Maria Cox of Hannibal…
Read MoreAI for Small Business: Your New Intern Isn’t Human
By Ella Aguilar Artificial intelligence might sound like something built for Silicon Valley tech giants. Still, at this month’s Chamber of Commerce meeting, JR Bareis of TigerHawk Technologies made one thing clear: AI is already here, and small businesses cannot afford to ignore it. To put the speed of change into perspective, Bareis opened with…
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