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Jump Start Your Farm

BOWLING GREEN, Mo. – If you’ve been thinking about getting into farming, University of Missouri Extension’s  webinar will help you gain insight into what to do before purchasing a farm property or starting an agricultural-related business.   The free webinar runs 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18. “Lots of people dream of owning a small farm and […]

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Missouri farmer adjusts to life with alpha-gal syndrome

By Linda Geist MEXICO, Mo. – Life changed dramatically for Ted DeVault of Mexico, Mo., in 2023, when he was diagnosed with alpha-gal syndrome, a serious allergic condition triggered by the lone star tick, which is common in Missouri.   After multiple life-threatening emergency room visits, he began losing his vision and seeing double. Then

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Missouri net farm income projected to increase in 2025

Contact: Brian Consiglio, consigliob@missouri.edu Photo by Abbie Lankitus COLUMBIA, Mo. — The Fall 2025 Missouri Farm Income Outlook forecasts an increase in net farm income, largely due to a boost in livestock receipts and government payments, according to the Rural and Farm Finance Policy Analysis Center (RaFF) at the University of Missouri.   ((INSERT PHOTO…MO

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MoDOT issues urgent call for safer driving as roadway fatality count increases

JEFFERSON CITY – With roadway fatalities in Missouri continuing to trend closer to surpassing last year’s count, the Missouri Department of Transportation is urging drivers to use safe driving practices heading into the holiday and winter season.    To date in 2025, more than 700 people have died on Missouri roadways. Of the vehicle occupants

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MSHP reports arrests

JEFFERSON CTIY — The Missouri State Highway Patrol has released its latest report of arrests.   Among those listed as arrested:   39-year-old Demario A. Taylor of Florissant, Mo. at 10:22 a.m. Monday in Ste. Genevieve County on a patrol charge of felony aggravated fleeing a stop or detention. He was taken to the Ste.

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Registered sex offendors are reminded of Halloween rules

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Ahead of Halloween, Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway is reminding Missourians of the state’s strict requirements for registered sex offenders to help ensure children’s safety during trick-or-treating.   Under Missouri law, registered sex offenders must follow these restrictions on October 31: No Halloween-related contact with children. Offenders are prohibited from hosting or

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Retailers provide guidance ahead of SNAP benefits suspension

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Retail Merchants Association wants to ensure consumers know what to expect ahead of the planned suspension of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits at midnight on November 1, 2025, due to the ongoing federal government shutdown.   The suspension of benefits by announced by U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service

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Riverside Regional Library events in Perryville, Altenburg

JACKSON — The Riverside Regional Library Branches in Perryville and Altenburg have several activities planned for each location in November.   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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Senate GOP leaders warn against tax hikes during veto session

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Illinois Senate Minority Leader John Curran (R- Downers Grove) and Deputy Leader Sue Rezin (R-Morris) have called on Governor Pritzker and the Democratic Majority not to raise taxes on Illinoisans this veto session.   One short-sighted cash-grabs the Senate Republicans are expecting the Democratic Majority to use this veto session is decoupling

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