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Valles Mines man arrested for sexual trafficking of a child

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control (DDCC) announces the arrest of William “Red” Hackworth, 62, of Valles Mines, MO, for Sexual Trafficking of a Child and Enticement of a Child. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Special Victims Unit (SVU). The Missouri […]

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Lonnie R. Miner

November 24, 1947 — March 27, 2026 Ellis Grove, IL LONNIE R. MINER, 78, of Ellis Grove, Illinois, passed away at 4:33 am, Friday, March 27, 2026 at Three Springs Senior Living and Rehabilitation, Chester, Illinois. He was born to the late Raymond and Susie (nee Chandler) Miner on November 24, 1947 in Welge, Illinois.

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Dorothy Helen Moll

Dorothy Helen Moll, 87, of Perryville, Missouri passed away Thursday, March 26, 2026 at her residence. She was born September 2, 1938 in Perryville, MO. Dorothy and Otto Moll were married December 14, 1968 in Perryville, MO. He preceded her in death on August 27, 2019. Dorothy worked as a self employed beautician for over

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Betty Sue Black

Betty Sue Black, 87, of Perryville, Missouri passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at her residence. She was born January 22, 1939 in Tallapoosa, MO to Raymond and Mabel (Schneider) Ates. Betty and Ronald Black were married on June 16, 1956 in St. Louis, MO. He preceded her in death. She worked as a cashier

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Black bear presence in Missouri is growing

University of Missouri Extension COLUMBIA, Mo. – A new publication from University of Missouri Extension looks at black bears, their ecology and how research by the Missouri Department of Conservation helps us better understand their behavior and growing numbers.     Black bear sow in southwestern Missouri. Photo by Noppadol Paothong, Missouri Department of Conservation.

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Choose these ‘Fab Four’ for flowers galore

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Jump-start your spring garden by starting four easy, inexpensive tender bulbs indoors before the weather warms.   University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein suggests tuberous begonia, caladium, achimenes and calla lily. All are available in bulb or tuber form from retail outlets that feature plants. Most greenhouses and big box stores

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Department of Natural Resources seeks comments on draft hazardous waste permit for Doe Run Buick Resource Recycling

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources invites the public to review and offer written comments on a draft hazardous waste permit for The Doe Run Buick Resource Recycling Facility until May 11, 2026. The department will hold a public meeting and public hearing about the draft permit Thursday, April 23, 2026, at

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