November 2024

Attorney General Bailey successfully drives child mutilation out of Missouri once and for all

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Just a week before the United States Supreme Court is slated to hear a case on a similar issue, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey landed a huge win following a two-week trial to defend a state law banning child mutilation. “The Court has left Missouri’s law banning child mutilation in place, a

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December events at Perryville and Altenburg Riverside Regional Libraries announced

JACKSON – The Riverside Regional Library has announced its Programs and Events for December 2024   Altenburg Branch    The Altenburg Branch is located at 66 Poplar Street. Call (573) 824-5267   Christmas Party Saturday, December 14 at 9:30 am Join us for a great family event with story time, crafts and a visit from

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Discover Nature with MDC through Eagle Days

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites people to discover nature through Eagle Days events and by watching bald eagles around the state. From December through February, Missouri’s winter eagle watching is spectacular. Because of Missouri’s big rivers, many lakes, and abundant wetlands, the Show-Me state is one of the leading

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Governor-Elect Kehoe announces Trevor Foley as Director of Missouri Department of Corrections

JEFFERSON CITY, MO — Missouri Governor-Elect Mike Kehoe has announced the appointment of Trevor Foley as Director of the Missouri Department of Corrections (DOC). Foley will continue to lead DOC after being sworn in as acting director in December 2023.   “Acting Director Foley brings years of valuable experience to the Missouri Department of Corrections and

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Increased safety will help keep your holidays festive rather than frustrating

SPRINGFIELD – Traveling. Shopping. Hosting family and friends. Taking some extra steps will help you to keep those activities festive. Otherwise, you might feel the stress of a stranded vehicle, cyber crime, or a home catastrophe. Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS) Director Alicia Tate-Nadeau said, “The holiday season can easily

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MSF Youth in Agriculture Scholarship deadline January 21

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri State Fair and the Youth in Agriculture Committee are accepting applications for Youth in Agriculture scholarships for Missouri high school seniors graduating in 2025. The application form can be found on the Fair’s website. Applications should be submitted to the Missouri State Fair and must be postmarked by January 21, 2025.

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Perryville Police reports

PERRYVILLE — The Perryville Police Department has released its latest reports.   21-year-old Danny R. Reed of Perryville surrendered on a charge of failing to appear on a stop sign violation November 19th.   25-year-old Ryan D. Wiggins of Perryville was taken into custody on multiple warrants November 23rd.

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Southern Missouri Reentry to launch state-of-the-art federal reentry program

FARMINGTON, MO — Southern Missouri Reentry (SMR) has been selected by the United States Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) to provide reentry services for individuals reintegrating into their communities after federal incarceration. SMR will serve 12 counties in the region: Ste. Genevieve, Perry, St. Francois, Cape Girardeau, Iron, Reynolds, Shannon, Carter, Ripley, Wayne, Bollinger, and Madison.

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