As a young boy growing up in rural Missouri, many days were spent outdoors enjoying wild places and wild critters. At a young age, I became fascinated with the graceful ghost of our forest, the white-tailed deer. This fascination fueled a life-long pursuit to learn everything I could about this iconic species. After graduating […]
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STE. GENEVIEVE, MO — Health professionals at Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital (SGCMH) are urging community members to take preventive measures against seasonal influenza as flu activity increases across the county. Influenza is a highly contagious respiratory illness that can spread rapidly in homes, schools, workplaces, and public spaces, particularly during this time of year.
JACKSON — The Riverside Regional Library Branches in Perryville and Altenburg have several activities planned for each location in January. The Perryville Branch is located at 800 City Park Drive, Perryville. The phone number is 573 547 6508. The Altenburg Branch is located at 66 Poplar Street, Altenburg. The phone number is 573
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SPARTA, IL. — The Sparta Police Deepartment reports the arrest of 27-year-old Anjelique Simpson of Sparta. She is charged with escape and possession of methamphetamine. An officer with the Sparta Police Department made the arrest at 3:47 p.m.Tuesday, December 23. Earlier that day at approximately 9:59 a.m., officers with the Sparta Police
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ST. MARY – The St. Mary Board of Aldermen will meet in regular session Monday, Dec. 29. The meeting will be open to the public. The tentative agenda: ST. MARY BOARD OF ALDERMEN MEETING Posted: December 24, 2025 Notice is hereby given that the St. Mary Board of Aldermen will have a Meeting at 6:00
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JEFFERSON CITY, MO, DEC 22, 2025 – Jan. 1 will ring in America’s semiquincentennial and signal the annual First Day Hikes. The America’s State Parks organization invites you to join in on one or more of the 1,000 plus events taking place at state parks. Many of Missouri’s state parks and historic sites will hold
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STE. GENEVIEVE — This information includes highlights from the Ste. Genevieve County R-II Board of Education’s Dec. 16, 2025, Regular Meeting. This is an unofficial record. The official Board Minutes are posted on the district website and are located on BoardDocs, linked here. The video of the meeting can be found on the district’s Youtube
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STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve Police Department is looking for information leading to the identification of this subject. Please contact the Ste. Genevieve Police Department if anyone has any information to help identify this individual. Dispatch – 573-883-5215 Office – 573-883-5707
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PERRYVILLE – Tara Johnson has filed for a one-year term on the Perry County District 32 Board of Education. Earlier filings: Incumbent board member Terry Wichern. Wichern was selected by the Board to fill a vacancy following the resignation of Melissa Carroll in October 2025. He will serve until the April 2026
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By Jason Smith, Member of Congress As the year comes to a close, families across Missouri’s Eighth District are doing what they always do this time of year: taking stock of household budgets and getting ready for the new year. As we turn the page into 2026, many families will start seeing relief immediately that
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