January 2026

On the Table this Session

On the Table this Session By Mike Henderson, State Senaotr I’m happy to be back at the Capitol for the Second Regular Session of the 103rd General Assembly! There’s a lot on the table this session. So far, Missouri lawmakers have filed more than 2,000 pieces of legislation! With Senate committee hearings already in full

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Perryville Police reports

PERRYVILLE – The Perryville Police Department has released its latest reports of arrests and incidents.   50-year-old Tara Lynne Boxdorfer of Perryville was charged with driving while intoxicated and second degree endangering the welfare of a child after an officer reported seeing multiple traffic violations while patrolling in the area  of St. Joseph Street and

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Randolph County Sheriff Jarrod Peters releases his annual report

CHESTER – Randolph County Sheriff Jarrod Peters has released his 2025 Annual Report.     In his preface to the report he stated, “As Sheriff, I believe one of the most critical responsibilities of leading the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office is keeping our community informed. Transparency is essential, and I am committed to ensuring the

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Smith says he delivers biggest tax refund season to Missourians as part of working families tax cuts

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Jason Smith (MO-08), chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, released the following statement after the IRS announced the 2026 filing season will open on January 26, when Missourians are projected to receive historic tax refunds as a part of an expected record $370 billion refund season.   Congressman Smith said, “Workers

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Ste. Gen County sales tax receipts are down $100,000 in 2025

STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve County Collector’s Office has reported the latest transfer of sales tax receipts from the Missouri Department of Revenue to the county.   The county has five separate sales taxes each designed to fund a specific function.   Each of these taxes brought in around $62,000 in December, and each

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Ste. Genevieve County R-II sets kindergarten registration for 2026-27 school year

STE. GENEVIEVE — Kindergarten Registration will be held at the locations and times listed below. Please contact your elementary office beginning Monday, Feb. 9, 2026, after 9 a.m. to schedule appointments.   To be admitted to kindergarten for the 2026-2027 school year, a child must turn five years of age prior to Aug. 1, 2026.

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Ste. Genevieve Elementary Celebrates POWER Leaders

STE. GENEVIEVE — Ste. Genevieve Elementary held its first and second quarter POWER Leader Ceremony on Jan. 15, celebrating their 2025-2026 POWER Leaders! Hall of Fame: Front Row, Left to Right: Kinslee Lamb, Jayci Sauer, Mason Lurk, Kenzie Davis, Erica DeRousse, Porter Robison, Adelyn Gegg; Back Row, Left to Right: Lydia Jokerst, Jamison Walk, Lily

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Ste. Genevieve seeks information from the public

STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance regarding an ongoing investigation and identifying the male subject in this photo.     If anyone has any information on the identification of the male they are urged to please contact the Ste. Genevieve Police Department at 573-883-5215 or 573-883-5707.  

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