January 2022

MSHP report

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri State Highway Patrol has released its latest reports. Among those listed as arrested: 33-year-old Matthew Hudgens of Lonoke, Arkansas at 12:06 a.m. Tuesday, January 11th in Ste. Genevieve County on a patrol charge of driving while intoxicated. He was being held in the Ste. Genevieve County Jail on a 12-hour […]

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NFIB Survey: Inflation biggest problem since 1981

JEFFERSON CITY – The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index increased slightly in December to 98.9, up 0.5 points from November. Twenty-two percent of small business owners reported that inflation was their single most important problem encountered in operating their business. Price raising activities have reached levels not seen since the early 1980s when prices were rising at double-digit rates.  “Small businesses, unfortunately, saw

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Paul Schimpf announces Carolyn Schofield as 2022 running mate

CRYSTAL LAKE, Ill. — Paul Schimpf, Republican candidate for Illinois Governor, has announced Carolyn Schofield as his Lieutenant Governor and running mate. After Schimpf’s announcement, Schofield shared her enthusiasm about the ticket: “I am honored and excited to be running with Paul as his Lieutenant Governor candidate. As a parent, I can no longer sit back

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Perryville Police report

PERRYVILLE — The Perryville Police Department has released its latest reports.   51-year-old Donald L. Stults of Perryville was cited for driving while suspended and failing to register a motor vehicle January 7th.   Police say the charges followed a traffic stop on North Perryville Boulevard.   38-year-old Eric W. Glueck of Friedheim was arrested

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Red Cross: Worst blood shortage in more than a decade

CAPE GIRARDEAU — The American Red Cross is facing a national blood crisis – its worst blood shortage in more than a decade. Dangerously low blood supply levels are posing a concerning risk to patient care and forcing doctors to make difficult decisions about who receives blood transfusions and who will need to wait until

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Rep. Zalewski enlists community to help police combat crime through new legislation

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Under a bill filed by state Rep. Mike Zalewski, D-Riverside, community members could receive reimbursement if they supply video footage from their home security systems that assists in the apprehension and prosecution of criminal activity. “One of the biggest challenges that law enforcement faces in the prosecution of crime is the lack

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Veterans Honor Flight to return to Washington D.C. in June

MARION, Ill. — Veterans Honor Flight of Southern Illinois announced Tuesday the group will return to Washington D.C. in the Spring.   The all-volunteer group will conduct their eighth flight honoring veterans from Southern Illinois on Tuesday, June 7, 2022.   Founded in 2016, Veterans Honor Flight has transported over 520 veterans to Washington D.C.

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