JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — This week, the Department of Economic Development (DED) recognizes National Community Development Week, April 10-14, 2023, which highlights the impact of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program nationwide. The CDBG program is overseen and funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and administered at the state […]
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SIKESTON, Mo. – Rising food prices, continued supply chain disruptions and the end of pandemic-related federal emergency support programs are affecting the charitable food system as well as millions of people in America, with nearly 34 million people, including more than 9 million children, facing hunger. For the 10th straight year, all U.S. Walmart stores
A funeral will be held Friday, April 14, 2023 for 80-year-old Alfred J. “AJ” Guebert of Red Bud, Illinois, who passed away at 7:38 p.m., Sunday, April 9, 2023 at Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri. He was born December 30, 1942 in Sparta, Ill. a son of Alfred E. and Elda (nee Burmester) Guebert
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PERRYVILLE — Four linemen from the Citizens Electric Corporation were among those from electric cooperatives who responded to Bollinger County following the Wednesday, April 5th tornado. The linemen assisted in restoration of electric service in the affected area, where more than 1,000 residents lost power.
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Easter provides millions of Christians the opportunity to pause and reflect on the suffering of Jesus, his triumph over death, and his ascension to the right hand of the Father. It’s a cherished time where we gather around with family to celebrate Christ, God’s only son who died on the cross so that our sins
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STE. GENEVIEVE – Here is some bad news for those who depend on the Franklin Bridge to cross Saint Laurent Creek south of St.Mary to connects with Perry County Road 950 and eventually Route H. Presiding County Commissioner Randy Ruzicka says the bridge which was just recently restored, suffered some major damage during heavy rains
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SPRINGFIELD – When seconds can mean lives, public safety dispatchers are often the first contact citizens have in an emergency. The information obtained during sometimes frantic 911 calls from the public can be critical for Illinois State Police (ISP) troopers responding to an incident. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has proclaimed April 9-15, 2023 as Telecommunications
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JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri State Highway Patrol has released its latest report. Among those listed as arrested: 32-year-old Keyocean L. Wright of Memphis, Tenn., who was arrested Thursday at 8:41 p.m. in Perry County on a warrant out of Cape Girardeau for no insurance. She was being held in the Perry
STE. GENEVIEVE – The Sainte Genevieve Museum Learning Center has added another historic antique to its list of “must-see” items. It’s a 1910 Pullman Model O Speedster and you can find it at its temporary home, Barley Automotive in Ste. Genevieve. From left: Robert Roth, SGMLC Board Member; Scott Barley, owner Barley Automotive; Vern Bauman,
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PERRYVILLE — The Perryville Police Department has released three reports. A theft of a generic form of Adderall was reported March 23 in the 1100 block of Pershing Street. Police took a report of identity theft on March 17th. A bicycle was recovered from the city park at 2:39 a.m. April 1st.
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