August 2022

Federal government approves Governor Parson’s request for Federal Disaster Declaration to assist St. Louis Region after record flooding

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Monday afternoon, President Joe Biden approved Governor Mike Parson’s request for a major disaster declaration for Missouri in response to the severe flooding that impacted the St. Louis region from July 25 to July 28. The disaster declaration makes the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)’s Individual Assistance program available to eligible residents in the City of St. Louis, and St. […]

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Journaling through Time class at Current River State Park rescheduled for Sept. 7

JEFFERSON CITY, MO. – Are you interested in learning about journaling and how parts have stayed the same while others have changed over time? Then this class is for you. Due to a scheduling conflict with the presenter, the class originally scheduled for Aug. 15 has been moved to 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Sept. 7

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Missouri Chamber: The Inflation Reduction Act is a tax hike on Missouri businesses

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is speaking out against tax-hike legislation currently being fast-tracked through Congress.    This weekend, the U.S. Senate passed the Inflation Reduction Act, legislation that would create new taxes on businesses. The nonpartisan Joint Committee on Taxation said the national price tag for businesses is $313.1 billion. Manufacturers

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Missouri Department of Agriculture announces launch of AgriStress Helpline

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – On Monday, the Missouri Department of Agriculture announced the launch of the AgriStress Helpline for Missouri producers. The helpline is a free and confidential service available to Missouri producers and rural families seeking mental health support. “Having a career in agriculture is not for the faint of heart. Unpredictable weather, market

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MSHP report

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri State Highway Patrol has released its latest reports. Among those listed as arrested: 28-year-old Kelsey E. Cole of St. Louis at 1:17 p.m. August 7th in Ste. Genevieve County on a warrant out of the St. Louis County Department of Corrections for failing to appear on a criminal charge of

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Perry County School District No. 32 will hold tax rate hearing August 24

PERRYVILLE – The Perry County School District No. 32 Board of Education will hold a public hearing on the district’s tax rate at 6 p.m. Wednesday, August 24, 2022, in the Old Senior High – Room 105, 326 College Street, Perryville, Missouri, at which time citizens may be heard on the property tax rates proposed

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Perryville Police report

PERRYVILLE — The Perryville Police Department has released its latest reports. 44-year-old Jason P. Zoellner of Perryville was charged with driving while intoxicated on alcohol as a prior offender and leaving the scene of a traffic crash at 9:05 p.m. July 10, 2022 on the northbound I-55 at the 129 mile marker. An animal bite

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