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Evan Richard Hayden

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved son, Evan Richard Hayden, who left this world on July 28, 2026, at the age of 19. Evan was born on July 13, 2007, to Natasha Lynn (Ruesler) Wheeler and John Joseph Hayden. Although his time with us was far too short, the love he […]

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MFA OIL raises $100,000 to help fight hunger in Missouri

Sikeston, MO (July 31, 2026) – MFA Oil Company raised $100,000 for Feeding Missouri in June, helping support hunger-relief efforts for families across the state. Feeding Missouri is a coalition of Missouri’s six regional Feeding America food banks. Through a statewide network of more than 1,200 community and faith-based organizations, it delivers hunger relief to

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Governor Kehoe Recognizes Thirty Years of State of Missouri Partnership with Panama

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Governor Mike Kehoe announced today that he will lead a Missouri delegation to the Republic of Panama, August 5-8, to celebrate 30 years of the Missouri National Guard’s partnership with Panama, as well as promote the state as a prime destination for global business investment and expansion. “We are proud to

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52-year-old Ste. Gen man hurt when motorcycle runs off Route C

JEFFERSON CITY — A 52-year-old St. Mary man suffered moderate injuries in a motorcycle crash on Route C in Ste. Genevieve County late Tuesday morning.   The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the man was the operator of a southbound 2018 Harley Davidson Ultra which failed to negotiate a curve causing it to run off

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Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday is August 7 – August 9

JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri’s annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, August 7, and runs through midnight on Sunday, August 9. During this time, certain purchases such as school supplies, computers, clothing, and other qualifying items as defined by statute are exempt from all state and local sales tax.  During this

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District 32 secures STEM, Communications Grants

PCSD32 PERRYVILLE — Perry County School District 32 was recently awarded $6,500 in funding across two grants to support STEM education and family communication initiatives in the District.     District 32 Grant Coordinator Liz House advised the District was awarded a $5,000 STEM education grant from the Burns & McDonnell Foundation as well as

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Jennifer Gegg takes top horseshoe honors, again

WAUSAU, Wisc. – Missouri’s top horseshoe pitchers delivered an impressive showing at the National Horseshoe Pitchers Association (NHPA) World Championships, held July 20th–25th in Wausau, Wisconsin, with Bloomsdale’s own Jennifer Gegg successfully defending her world title in dominant fashion.     Jennifer Gegg Jennifer Gegg captured her second consecutive Women’s A World Championship, finishing the

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