Sun Times

National Collection Week begins for Operation Christmas Child

MISSOURI – The collection season for Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan’s Purse began Monday as nearly 5,000 drop-off locations open across the country. Individuals, families and groups across Missouri have the opportunity to pack a shoebox gift filled with fun toys, school supplies, and personal care items for children in need and drop them off now. […]

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Ste. Genevieve sales tax receipts are down for the month and down so far this year

JEFFERSON CITY – Ste. Genevieve sales tax receipts were down for the month of October and down so far in 2025 according to the Missouri Department of Revenue.   The D-O-R reports the one percent general sales tax brought in $56,592.87 in October, down nealry $10,000 from October 2024.   So far this calendar year,

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Ste. Genevieve County sales tax receipts are down for the month and down so far this year

JEFFERSON CITY – Ste. Genevieve County sales tax receipts were down for the month of October and down so far in 2025 according to the Missouri Department of Revenue.   The D-O-R reported each of the county’s five sales taxes: General, County, County Law Enforcement, Additional County Capital Improvements I and Additional County Capital Improvements

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Randolph County Sheriff releases arrest report

CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests. Arrested were: Ian M. Himes 32, Cutler, arrested November 11, 2025 by Steeleville Police for driving while license suspended.  Pretrial Release.   Michael A. Boyt 30, Sparta, arrested November 13, 2025 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office for violating an order of protection.  Is

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IDPH marks U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week, November 18-24

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is encouraging public awareness of appropriate use of antibiotics and antifungals during U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week. The annual observance is held November 18-24.   As part of this year’s observance, IDPH is recognizing nearly 90 Illinois hospitals – including Red Bud Community Hospital in Red Bud who

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DRA awards nearly $2.5 million to local development districts

CLARKSDALE, Miss. – The Delta Regional Authority (DRA) is awarding nearly $2.5 million to Local Development Districts (LDDs) across its eight-state service area within the lower Mississippi River Delta and Alabama Black Belt regions. Provided by the LDD Community Support Pilot Program, 44 LDDs located in Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri and Tennessee

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