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Youth leaders gather for learning, fun at 4-H State Congress

COLUMBIA, Mo. – More than 200 Missouri 4-H members and volunteers gathered on the University of Missouri campus in May for the 80th annual Missouri 4-H State Congress, a leadership event designed for youths in grades nine through 12.     The 2026 Missouri 4-H State Congress drew more than 200 Missouri 4-H members and […]

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Arlin Lloyd Hadler

Arlin Lloyd Hadler, 82, of Perryville, Missouri, passed away Thursday, June 4, 2026, in Perryville.He was born August 24, 1943, in Menfro, Missouri, to Henry Paul and Erna Anita (Schuessler) Hadler. He was the youngest of the seven Hadler Brothers from Crosstown. Arlin married Sharon Hager on June 6, 1964, at Bethlehem Baptist Church in

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James M. Yamnitz

James M. Yamnitz, 77, of High Ridge, Missouri passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at Mercy Hospital Perry County. He was born August 26, 1948 in Cape Girardeau, MO to Vernard Ernst and Grace Jo (Long) Yamnitz. James served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was very proud of his military

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Joseph Abt

Joseph Paul “Joe” Abt, 74, of Sainte Genevieve, passed away on June 4, 2026.   He was born on April 3, 1952, to the late Gerald Francis Abt and Anna May (Wolk) Abt.   Most people knew him as “Joe” or “Joey.” He was a 1971 graduate of Ste. Genevieve High School. In 1973, he

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Joyce Winston

In Loving Memory   Joyce Winston 82 years old of Sainte Genevieve, MO   October 12, 1943 – June 3, 2026   Survived By: Husband, Robert E. Winston, Sr., Son, Robert “Bobby” (Lori) Winston, Jr., Son, Kevin Winston, Brother, Larry DeClue, Sister, Kathy Newell, Granddaughter, Morgan Winston, Grandson, Owen Winston, Granddaughter, Emerson Winston, Grandson, Rylan

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Ameren Missouri donates 950 air conditioners to help customers stay safe this summer

ST. LOUIS – Ameren Missouri donated 950 ENERGY STAR certified window air conditioners to Cooldownstlouis.org and Cooldownmissouri.org for qualifying customers living in St. Louis and communities throughout Missouri. Today, many volunteers prepared the donated units for statewide distribution. “Living through the heat of a Midwest summer can be really hard, and we know that hot

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American Shaman agrees to suspend sales of Kratom and 7-OH in Missouri

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has announced that Shaman Botanicals, LLC (American Shaman), the largest distributor of kratom products in Missouri, has agreed to suspend all in-state sales of kratom and its alkaloids, effective immediately. This action ends litigation between the Attorney General’s Office, the Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS),

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Celebrating America 250 & New Happenings

SEDALIA – The Missouri State Fair is celebrating 250 years of America! This year’s Fair’s theme, “Show-Me Stars & Stripes,” will showcase this milestone through new events, new livestock shows, and new campground competitions along with fan favorite exhibits from previous years.   Special promotions and exhibits to look forward to include: Opening Day Parade entries

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Hawley leads delegation urging approval for new federal relief for recent Missouri tornadoes

WASHINGTON — On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo) led the Missouri congressional delegation in sending a letter to President Trump in support of Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe’s request for a major federal disaster declaration. This comes after the devastating tornadoes and storms that struck Missouri from April 23 through April 28, 2026. Senator Hawley wrote, “We

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