By Jason Smith, member of Congress WASHINGTON, D.C. – In the coming days, our nation will come together to celebrate 250 years since a group of farmers, lawyers, merchants, and ministers put their names on a document that changed the world. This Fourth of July, we are celebrating 250 years of the American Dream, and […]
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STE. GENEVIEVE — Ste. Genevieve High School Class of 2026 graduate and valedictorian Gavin Gegg has been awarded first place in the VFW Auxiliary Department of Missouri Past National Presidents Scholarship competition, earning an $1,800 scholarship. The scholarship is awarded annually by the VFW Auxiliary Department of Missouri in honor of past National
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JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has appointed Trish Erzfeld of Perryville to a state board. Trish Erzfeld, of Perryville, was appointed to the Missouri State Council on the Arts. Ms. Erzfeld is currently the executive director of Perry County Heritage Tourism. She is involved in numerous organizations, including the Missouri Association of
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SAVANNA – House Minority Leader Tony McCombie released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released the annual Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payment error rates (PER) showing Illinois’ rate as one of the highest at 14.67 percent: “Illinois’ SNAP error rate has skyrocketed because of years of mismanagement, and our most vulnerable will
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Celebrating our American ideals, 250 years later Reflections of Missouri Chief Justice W. Brent Powell Growing up, the Fourth of July meant lots of family, fun, food … and of course, fireworks! But I’ve since come to appreciate what the holiday is meant to celebrate – the Declaration of Independence. And so this year –
UNIVERSITY, MS – The University of Mississippi has announced the names of local students named to its Spring 2026 Honor Roll lists, Three students were named to the Chancellor’s Honor Roll which is reserved for students who earn a semester GPA of 3.75-4.00. Graci Porter, of Red Bud, IL, in the B.A. in
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JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri State Highway Patrol has released its latest report of arrests. Among those listed as arrested. 62-year-old Marliene K. Lynn of Vandalia, Missouri on a Ste. Genevieve County warrant for speeding. Lynn was being held in the Perry County Jail pending the posting of bond. The arrest occurred
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. –The Missouri Department of Agriculture (MDA) and State Veterinarian Steve Strubberg, DVM have updated animal movement requirements for animals coming into Missouri from states with New World Screwworm (NWS) infested zones. Effective immediately, these changes shorten how far in advance Certificates of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) must be completed and alter entry
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PERRYVILLE – Two new members of the Perry County Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees were officially sworn into office during a special session morning meeting held on June 16, 2026. Taking the oath of office were Robin Sims and Lisa Bohnert, both recently appointed by the Perry County Commission in accordance with Missouri
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PERRYVILLE – The Perry County School District No. 32 Board of Education will hold a special meeting Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the Temporary Central Office at 503 Schindler Road (rear entrance). The tentative agenda for the meeting. AGENDA PERRY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 32 Board of Education Special Meeting – Open Session
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