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Southeast Missouri methamphetamine dealer sentenced to 10 years in prison

CAPE GIRARDEAU – U.S. District Judge John A. Ross on Tuesday sentenced a man caught with more than four pounds of meth to 10 years in prison.   Craig M. Perkins, now 55, pleaded guilty in March to one count of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. He admitted as part of his plea that during […]

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Ste. Genevieve County Commission meeting minutes released

STE. GENEVIEVE – The minutes of the Thursday, June 11 meeting of the Ste. Genevieve County Commission have been released.   Ste. Genevieve County Commission Minutes THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 2026   19TH Day of the April Term. The Commission Met Pursuant to Adjournment. Present were Presiding Commissioner Randy Ruzicka, Associate Commissioners Cory Ford and Mark

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Students named to Dean’s List at University of Maryland Global Campus

ADELPHI, MD — More than 20,000 University of Maryland Global Campus students were named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2026 term. To be eligible for the honor, a student must complete at least six credits during the term, earn a grade point average of at least 3.5 for the term, and maintain a

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Donald R. Ruch

Donald R. Ruch, 69, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 3:40 am, Monday, June 15, 2026, at his residence.   He was born to the late Velroy and Clementine (nee Lankford) Ruch on December 10, 1956, in Perryville, Missouri.   Donald married Gail Korando on February 26, 1977, in Kaskaskia Island, Illinois; she survives.   Donald

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Amazon announces data center in Montgomery County

JEFFERSON CITY – On Monday, Amazon announced its plans to invest $10 billion to construct a new, state-of-the-art data center campus in Montgomery City. Announced during a press conference with state leaders, community members, economic development and utility partners, the project is expected to create 400 new direct jobs, thousands of construction jobs, and generate

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Clear skies: Able Flight, SIU Aviation offers a flight plan for student pilots with disabilities

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — With plans to one day fly a helicopter as a search-and-rescue pilot, Ethan March believed that goal might be shattered when he fractured his spine after falling from a roof while installing solar panels — an accident that left him paraplegic.     (Above) Able Flight student Austin Trzop

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Governor Kehoe orders Capitol Dome lighted purple in recognition of Elder Abuse Awareness Day

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Governor Mike Kehoe has ordered the Missouri State Capitol dome to shine purple beginning at sunset on Monday, June 15, 2026, until sunrise on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, in recognition of June 15 as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.   “Far too many vulnerable adults are falling victim to abuse, neglect, and

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Governor Kehoe signs public safety bill into law

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – On Friday, June 11, 2026, Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe signed House Bill (HB) 2637 into law.    “I appreciate the members of the General Assembly for sending another important piece of public safety legislation to my desk this year,” said Governor Kehoe. “This bill includes several provisions to make Missouri safer by modernizing

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