JEFFERSON CITY, MO (Sept. 8, 2026) – The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index dipped in August to 98.7, just 1.1 points below July’s highest level since August 2025, but remaining above the 52-year average of 98.0. The Uncertainty Index fell 2 points to 89, remaining above the historical average of 68. “Uncertainty remains elevated among […]
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Due to the demolition of the Chester Bridge and related road closures, Chester CUSD 139 will have an E-Learning Day on Monday, September 21.
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JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Today, Missouri’s Division of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) posted the results of the random lottery drawing of microbusiness license applicants. This is the third of three separate rounds of microbusiness licenses to be awarded, per Article XIV, Section 2 of the Missouri Constitution. To ensure the integrity of the applicant selection process, the
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CHS comes from behind, but can’t quite get the win over West Frankfort; fall, 35-21, to land at 1-2 for the season BY JIM BEERS Friday September 4 was Week 3 for Chester YellowJacket Football. It was the second game in a 3-game home stand at CHS W.O. Smith Field and the West Frankfort
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The Ste. Genevieve Sheltered Workshop will be celebrating 50 years in business (1976-2026) with an open “business” celebration on Wednesday, September 16th from 11am-1pm! Tours of the workshop will be offered and visitors will be able to meet and the employees and staff members working on jobs they do for businesses in the community.
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The report gives the county an overall rating of “fair” while also finding County Commissioners approved a pay raise without proper authorization JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (September 9, 2026) – Residents of Ste. Genevieve County have been overtaxed by approximately $370,000 due to a calculation error according to a report released today by Missouri State Auditor
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The 2nd Annual Fly with the Hive Festival takes flight Saturday, Sept. 12, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in historic downtown Ste. Genevieve! This fun-filled community event will stretch along Merchant Street and Second Street, with activities, vendors, music, demonstrations and family fun throughout the festival area. 📍 Where to Find the Fun Merchant
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CAPE GIRARDEAU – U.S. District Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh Jr. on Tuesday sentenced a southeast Missouri man to 20 years in prison for his role in the armed robbery of two businesses and their patrons in 2024. Tarrence Raybon, 41, and two other men robbed a tobacco and liquor store in Kennett on Jan.
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Today, Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway released the following statement reflecting on her first year as Attorney General: “Serving the people of Missouri this past year has been one of the greatest honors of my career. Every day brings a new challenge, a new opportunity, and a new reason to be grateful
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