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State of Missouri Crime Victims’ Rights Week observation is today at the Capitol

JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri crime victim survivors, victim advocates, prosecutors and law enforcement officers will observe National Crime Victims’ Rights Week with a ceremony today in the state capital. This year’s theme, “Listen. Act. Advocate. Protect victims, serve communities,” calls attention to the need to elevate victims’ voices to ensure their rights are upheld throughout

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Special Olympics Missouri invites al to ‘Community Care Celebration 2026’

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo – Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO), in partnership with Jefferson City Medical Group (JCMG), will host the Community Care Celebration 2026. This free, inclusive event is open to the public and designed to connect individuals with intellectual disabilities (ID) to vital health, educational, employment, and financial resources.   The event will feature health

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Route Y in Perry County will closed for culvert replacement

SIKESTON—Route Y in Perry County will be closed Monday, May 4 as the Missouri Department of Transportation crews replace a culvert under the roadway. Weather permitting, work will take place from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. This section of roadway is located from County Road 451 and Northanger Lane near  Altenburg. The work zone will

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Regional Walmart stores donate $8,500 to SEMO Food Bank through spark good grants

SIKESTON, Mo. – Southeast Missouri Food Bank is proud to announce that regional Walmart stores have collectively donated $8,500 through the Walmart Spark Good grant program, helping provide critical support for neighbors facing hunger across Southeast Missouri. “We are incredibly grateful to Walmart and their local store teams for their continued partnership and generosity,” said

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Perryville Police reports

PERRYVILLE – The Perryville Police Department has released its latest reports.   62-year-old Robert Eugene Edwards of Perryville was cited for driving while revoked or suspended second or third offense at 3:26 p.m. April 17 on South Street near Church Street.   A theft was reported  April 11th in the 1700 block of South Perryville

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Mo leads coalition to defend executive order on election integrity

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – In a fight for election integrity across our country, Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway led a coalition of 12 states in a motion to intervene to defend a presidential executive order that provides resources to verify voter-registration lists. “The lawsuits filed by left‑wing states and activists against President Trump’s common-sense election integrity

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Missouri Arts Council is accepting Express Grants applications

ST. LOUIS – The Missouri Arts Council is now accepting applications for FY2027 Express Grants. These grants feature a simpler application and rolling deadlines to fund arts projects, educational initiatives, and community touring taking place between July 1, 2026, and June 30, 2027. We encourage organizations to apply early, since funding is limited.   Express

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