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Two Ste. Genevieve County Commission meeting minutes released

STE. GENEVIEVE – The minutes of the May 11 and 14 meetings of the Ste. Genevieve County Commission have been released.   Ste. Genevieve County Commission Minutes   MONDAY, MAY 11, 2026   11TH Day of the April Term. The Commission Met Pursuant to Adjournment. Present were Presiding Commissioner Randy Ruzicka, Associate Commissioners Cory Ford

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Route 51 in Perry County reduced for bridge maintenance

SIKESTON—Route 51 in Perry County will be reduced to one lane with a 10-foot width restriction as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform maintenance on the Chester Bridge.    This section of roadway is located at the Mississippi River between McBride, Missouri and Chester, Illinois.   Weather permitting, work will take place Wednesday, May 20 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.      The work zone will be marked with signs and temporary signals will be used to direct traffic. Motorists are urged

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Red Cross and local public safety agencies partner to install free smoke alarms in Perryville

PERRYVILLE, MO – The American Red Cross of Southeast Missouri and Northeast Arkansas, along with the Perry County Emergency Management Agency and the Perryville Fire Department partnered to install free smoke alarms during a Sound the Alarm home fire safety event this past Saturday, May 16.     Members of the American Red Cross, Perry County Emergency Management Agency

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Randolph County Sheriff’s report

CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff has released its latest report of arrests.   Christopher D. Furr 37, Dupo, arrested by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office on a Randolph County warrant for theft.  Is incarcerated.   Eduardo B. Cardona Mendez 26, Percy, arrested by Steeleville Police for driving while license revoked.  Pretrial Release.   Ismael V. Cardona-Mendez 29,

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Missouri State Parks honors military service

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources values the tremendous contributions and sacrifices made by members of the military and their families. To show appreciation to active service members, the department’s Division of Missouri State Parks is joining the nationwide Blue Star Museums initiative, a program that offers free admission to currently serving

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Justice For All’s Save Uyghur Campaign calls out Trump’s silence on Uyghur Genocide during China visit

CHICAGO – Justice For All’s Save Uyghur Campaign is deeply concerned following President Donald Trump’s recent visit to China, during which he failed to publicly address the ongoing genocide and crimes against humanity targeting Uyghurs and other Turkic Muslims in East Turkistan.   The silence stands in stark contrast to the U.S. government’s 2021 determination

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Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri and Stephens College launch new partnership through AdvanceHER™ Leadership Program

ST. LOUIS, MO – Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri (GSEM) proudly announces a new partnership with Stephens College through the GSEM AdvanceHER™ Leadership Program, creating expanded pathways to higher education and leadership development for Girl Scouts and staff across eastern Missouri. This collaboration reflects a commitment to empowering young women through education, mentorship, and holistic

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