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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — PJ Haggerty scored 22 of his 25 points in the second half when Memphis took over en route to an 83-75 win over Missouri in the season opener for both teams on Monday night.

The Missouri Department of Agriculture has launched a program to encourage local school districts to purchase crops directly from local farmers to both feed and educate students.

Several St. Louis area meat processors have partnered with Operation Food Search to help feed the hungry. Inflation is putting a squeeze on many families these days, and to address that the MO Dept. Of Conservation has launched the Share the Harvest Program. Deer hunters can now donate all or part of the deer they…

With the Thanksgiving Holiday fast approaching, health officials in Missouri and Illinois are reminding the public that now is the time to receive Flu and COVID shots. The holiday season is beginning, and although the overall illness level is currently low, public health officials expect viral activity to increase as the time for indoor gatherings…

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina coach Shane Beamer got a text recently from an SEC rival coach impressed with freshman quarterback LaNorris Sellers.

Former Florida congressman Matt Gaetz has withdrawn as President-elect Donald Trump's pick for attorney general following scrutiny over a federal sex trafficking investigation. The Republican's announcement came one day after meeting with senators in an effort to win their support for his confirmation to lead the Justice Department.

A Public Town-Hall meeting addressing issues of criminal justice will be held this weekend in St.Louis. State Rep. Kimberly-Ann Collins of St.Louis …in partnership with the MO Dept. Of Corrections, STL Univ., and the McArthur Center for Justice will hold a public meeting to address several areas of criminal justice reform, with topics including the…

Drew Bannister is out as coach of the St. Louis Blues after less than a full calendar year on the job. Jim Montgomery is back behind the bench of an NHL team five days by the Boston Bruins.

STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Things had a chance to unravel for Missouri early in its matchup with Mississippi State on Saturday, but a big play changed it all. Trailing 3-0 and giving up great field position to the Bulldog offense, the Tigers got a fumble recovery from Dylan Carnell returned 67 yards for a score.…

The Holiday Season is underway. Now in it’s 40th year the Ameren Thanks-For-Giving Parade Thursday morning on Market Street features over 120 floats, dance groups and marching bands from the STL region, and you can help spread the holiday cheer and support the STL Area Foodbank provide healthy and nutritious meals to thousands of families…