IRON COUNTY, Mo. – Congressman Jason Smith (MO-08) sat down with Iron County Commissioners Josh Campbell, Jim Scaggs, and Dustin Hinkle in Ironton recently for an update on the county’s recovery from recent flooding, which the National Weather Service has classified as a 1-in-1,000-year event. Congressman Smith said, “Iron County has taken a brutal hit. […]
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The 2026 Jour de Fete is now in the books. Despite the heat, organizers say both vendors and visitors were pleased. “Several vendors sold out,” said Carrie Noll, Jour de Fete board member. “So we were really pleased to hear that. “Some of the vendors told me they loved that everyone down here is so
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Congressman Jason Smith (MO-08) visited the Franke family farm where he met with Neil and Michelle Franke to tour their operation and hear about the regulatory and insurance challenges facing farmers who raise diverse livestock. Congressman Smith said, “Neil and Michelle have built one of the most diverse operations you’ll find in Southeast Missouri, from
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Project Pioneer wrapped up the Saturday of Jour-de-fete weekend honoring the German families of Eichenlaub, Eckenfels & the French Bono, in the upstairs meeting room of the Sainte Genevieve Museum Learning Center. Attendance prizes were awarded. Oldest man & woman attending received a framed crest and farthest traveled received a family t-shirt. The speaker at
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JEFFERSON CITY – With the final whistle marking the end of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is celebrating the success of Kansas City as a top host city, made possible in part through traffic management and increased capacity of the Missouri River Runner Amtrak service. With six matches
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DU QUOIN, Ill. – One of the Midwest’s most anticipated dirt track racing traditions is just one month away as the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds Magic Mile prepares to host an exciting Labor Day weekend doubleheader on Saturday and Sunday, September 5-6. The two-day racing spectacular will feature the stars of the USAC Silver Crown
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Sikeston, MO (Aug. 5, 2026) – Thanks to the generosity of individuals, businesses and communitypartners across Southeast Missouri, Southeast Missouri Food Bank’s Summer Meals for KidsCampaign exceeded its goal, raising more than $80,000 to help provide more than 320,000 meals forchildren and families during the summer months.By the end of the campaign, community support had
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Memorial Hospital is pleased to welcome Lindsay Gwaltney, MSN, FNP-BC, BC-ADM, to its Specialty Clinic team. Gwaltney will provide outpatient nephrology services in collaboration with Dr. Vamsi Chilluru, expanding access to specialized kidney care for patients throughout the region. Gwaltney began her career in healthcare as a licensed practical nurse before becoming a registered nurse.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers about fake and counterfeit squishy toys that may pose serious risks to children. CPSC is also reiterating its warning about serious burn hazards associated with a viral social media trend encouraging children and teens to microwave squishy toys. Squishy toys — including
There are four cranes getting set up to start the demolition of the old bridge. Crane 1 on the Missouri bank got a new big bucket added yesterday. Cranes 2 and 3 are staged downstream of the old bridge. Crane 4 was moved to near Pier 6 today to join the fun. Photos are all
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