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Memorial Hospital hosts student through Illinois AHEC Program

CHESTER – Memorial Hospital recently welcomed Caroline Arnold, a recent Millikin University graduate and aspiring physician, as part of the Illinois Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) Rural Health Experience (RHE) Program. The program introduces healthcare students to the opportunities and rewards of practicing in rural communities. Caroline Arnold with Dr. Orme, D.O. […]

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Missouri Air Conservation Commission will hold public hearing

MO State News, News / July 28, 2026

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Air Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, beginning at 9 a.m. at the Burr Oak Woods Conservation Area, Oak and Acorn Meeting Rooms, 1401 Northwest Park Road in Blue Springs. The commission will hear testimony related to the following proposed action: Missouri State Implementation Plan

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MSHP reports DWI arrest in Ste. Genevieve County

News, Ste. Genevieve News / July 28, 2026

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri State Highway Patrol has released its latest report of arrests. Among those listed as arrested: 47-year-old Jamie W. Casteel of French Village at 3:47 p.m. Sunday in Ste. Genevieve County on a patrol charge of driving while intoxicated. He was released.

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PSC requests public comment on utility assistance programs

MO State News, News / July 28, 2026

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) is requesting public comment from Missourians who have personal experience with receiving assistance as part of investor-owned utility assistance programs. Investor-owned utilities with assistance programs in Missouri include Ameren Missouri, Evergy Missouri Metro, Evergy Missouri West, Spire, Missouri American Water, Liberty Utilities and Summit

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Randolph County Sheriff reports arrests

News, Randolph County News / July 28, 2026

CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests. Arrested were: Travis R. Trail 47, Steeleville, arrested July 20, 2026 by Steeleville Police for Driving while license revoked and no proof of insurance. Pretrial Release. Kylie M. Hicks 18, Chester, arrested July 23, 2026 by Randolph County Sheriff’s

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Red Cross declares national blood crisis

Featured News, News, Regional News / July 28, 2026

ST. LOUIS — For only the second time in history, the American Red Cross has declared a national blood crisis — and patients may already be feeling the impact. Donors are asked to act immediately to help save lives. Blood donations have fallen to a four-year summer low, worsening this season’s emergency blood shortage. All blood

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Smith tours flood damage in Reynolds County

MO State News, News / July 28, 2026

REYNOLDS COUNTY, Mo. – Congressman Jason Smith (MO-08) toured flood damage across Reynolds County today, including at Valley Springs Youth Ranch and Black River Baptist Church. On July 9 and 10, Reynolds County saw as much as 12 inches of rain in a three-hour time frame, causing extensive damage to homes, farms, and community buildings across

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William Edward Loucks

Obituaries, Randolph County Obits / July 28, 2026

William Edward Loucks, 70, of Ellis Grove, Illinois, passed away at 11:20 pm, Friday, July 24, 2026 at his residence. He was born to the late Joseph Marshall and Dorothy May (nee Shaw) Loucks on September 6, 1955 in Pinckneyville, Illinois. William had worked as an EMT for Medstar Ambulance Service for over 32 years.

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Dorothy C. Wingerter

Obituaries, Perryville Obits / July 28, 2026

Dorothy C. Wingerter, 92, of Perryville, Missouri passed away Friday, July 24, 2026 at Mercy Perry Hospital. She was born April 8, 1934 in Oak Ridge, MO to John and Bertha (Trapp) Balsman. Dorothy and Merlin “Curly” Wingerter were married May 12, 1956. He preceded her in death on November 24, 2008.

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Attorney General Hanaway announces guilty verdict in Taney County double murder case

MO State News, News / July 27, 2026

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – On Friday, Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced that, following a jury trial, Miguel Melendez Torres was found guilty of two counts of murder in the second degree, two counts of armed criminal action, and two counts of attempted robbery in the first degree. The verdict follows a multi‑agency investigation and prosecution effort

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