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Ste. Genevieve Extension Council nominees announced

STE. GENEVIEVE, MO—Elections for representatives to serve on the University of Missouri Extension Council will be held January 11-17, 2026.  Any county resident over the age of 18 is eligible to vote in the election.  There are seven nominees running for seven seats on the Council.   Their biographies are included below.   A ballot […]

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Strengthening Health Care Access for Rural Missouri Communities

By Jason Smith, member of Congress   Access to health care remains one of the most serious challenges facing families in rural Missouri. For too many communities across southeast and south-central Missouri, getting the care you need can mean long drives, limited options, or waiting far too long to see a provider. Too many Missouri

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Wayne J. Renaud

Wayne J. Renaud, 86, of Perryville, Missouri passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at his residence. He was born October 29, 1939 in Perry County, MO to Joseph Dewey and Lurdene (Weinkein) Renaud. Wayne and Marie Berkbigler were married May 27, 1961 at Christ the Savior Catholic Church in Brewer, MO. She survives him in

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Tracey A. Hobeck

Tracey A. Hobeck, 60, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 12:40 am, Friday, January 2, 2026 at his residence.   He was born to the late Carl W. and Patricia L. (nee McDaniel) Hobeck on September 1, 1965 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.   Tracey had worked as a supervisor at Gilster Mary-Lee Corporation and then

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Donald James Bohnert

Donald James Bohnert, 81, of Affton, Missouri passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at Ste. Genevieve Care Center. He was born May 16, 1944 in Perry County, MO to Delbert and Agnes (Mattingly) Bohnert. Donald and Janice Lukefahr were married February 7, 1970 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Highland. She preceded him in death

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Missouri health officials urge flu prevention amid seasonal uptick

JEFFERSON CITY, MO — The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) reports a significant increase in influenza activity across the state as the 2025–2026 flu season progresses. As shown on the Missouri Influenza Surveillance Dashboard, DHSS has recorded 9,255 laboratory-confirmed influenza cases and 558 flu-related hospitalizations statewide.     Incidence of flu in Missouri  

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