Caroline England Funk, 95, of Liberty died June 23, 2026, following a short illness. Mrs. Funk was a Festus High School graduate and a 1952 Li…
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Recognizing a demand, Jefferson College will offer a new associate of applied science degree in digital communication beginning with the fall …
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There’s a new way to keep tabs on what is going on at De Soto High School. The student-led Dragon News Network debuted on YouTube in mid-Decem…
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