JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – A minimum wage of $15 an hour takes effect January 1, 2026. On July 10, 2025, Governor Kehoe signed into law HB 567 (2025), modifying provisions to the Missouri minimum wage law. Visit the department’s Minimum Wage page at https://labor.mo.gov/dls/minimum-wage to learn more or download summary posters, which are […]
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JEFFERSON CITY, MO — The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) has issued a statewide health advisory warning Missourians about the serious health risks associated with 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH), a potent psychoactive compound increasingly found in unregulated consumer products. 7-OH, a synthetic derivative of the kratom plant, is being sold in Missouri in forms such as gummies, candies,
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Following five years of success, the Missouri Grown program will again offer the much-anticipated holiday gift boxes for the 2025 Christmas season. Each box is full of unique food and home products from small agribusinesses across Missouri. “The Missouri Grown holiday gift box is a fun and unique
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PERRYVILLE — Missouri’s National Veterans Memorial (MNVM) invites the public to join in honoring America’s heroes this Veterans Day, November 11, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. During this annual observance, the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, MNVM will dedicate its newest campus expansion, marking another step in its mission to
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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – At MRV Banks, giving back to the community isn’t just an idea, it’s action. Recently, the bank took steps to make a real difference by donating computers to two local organizations, SEMO NASV and Safe House of Southeast Missouri, helping them better serve those who rely on their services every day.
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PERRYVILLE – The Perryville Police Department has released two reports. A dog attack on another dog was reported October 17th in the 1200 block of West North Street. 1:13 p.m. Melissa Haymaker of Perryville was cited in connection with the incident. 18-year-old Demarien A. Davis of Cae Girardeau was charged with shoplifting and
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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – The American Red Cross of Southeast Missouri and Northeast Arkansas needs local disaster response volunteers and will be hosting a training for anyone interested to attend. The Disaster Action Team (DAT) volunteers provide immediate compassion, access to assistance and resource information to their neighbors in their time of need. The Disaster Action
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STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve County Commission has released the minutes of its October 30th meeting. SG COUNTY MINUTES 103025
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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Huge crowds turned out for Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s “Saluki Spooktacular” Homecoming 2025 drawn by nostalgia, lovely weather, a fun Halloween vibe and great activities galore, including a big block party, a Mariah the Scientist concert, a huge Carbondale Halloween Homecoming Music Street Festival and much more. (Above) SIU’s
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Garrett Wayne “Gary” Casetta, 69, of Chester, Illinois, passed away peacefully from cancer at 3:52 am, Sunday, November 2, 2025, after a short stay at Three Springs Senior Living and Rehabilitation, Chester, Illinois. He was born to the late Donald S. and Dorothy (nee Jany) Casetta on October 11, 1956 in Red Bud, Illinois.
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