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Four J-6ers will tell their stories Sept. 16 in Jackson, Mo.

JACKSON – Four American men—fathers, husbands, patriots—continue to bear the personal and legal consequences of protesting the 2020 election on January 6, 2021.   Among them: A carpenter of 20 years, devoted husband and father of three who stood for his country and faith.   A business owner and history lover, dressed as George Washington, […]

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East Perry Community fair coming soon

ALTENBURG – The ”Best Little Fair in the Land” will open with a parade at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, September 19, which includes bands, floats and other entries followed by the opening ceremony featuring the parade’s Grand Marshal.  Last year a record ten high school marching bands and musical groups from throughout southeast Missouri participated.

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Community support to sustain Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library amid record enrollment

CARTERVILLE, Ill. — Read SI, the regional affiliate of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, reports that it has experienced unprecedented enrollment growth, creating an urgent need for additional funding to sustain its mission of providing free, high-quality books to children. The cost for the program’s first year was almost double the initial projection, underscoring the critical importance

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Winning for Our Workers

By Jason Smith, member of Congress  On September 1, 2025, Americans from all walks of life celebrated Labor Day. Between barbecues with friends and family and trips to the swimming pool, American workers this year have a lot to feel good about. With President Trump in the White House and a Congress that is laser

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Ste. Genevieve School District R-II holds Tax Rate Hearing & Regular Meeting

STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve County School District R-II has released this report of the August 26, 2025 Board of Education meeting.   This information includes highlights from the Ste. Genevieve County R-II Board of Education’s August 26, 2025, Regular meeting. This is an unofficial record. The official Board Minutes are posted on the

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Ste. Genevieve Heritage Commission meeting minutes released

STE GENEVIEVE – The draft Minutes of the Ste. Genevieve Heritage Commission meeting held August 27th, 2025 have been released.   Minutes HERITAGE COMMISSION Ste. Genevieve, MO August 27, 2025 5:30pm   Call to Order at 5:30 pm   Roll Call: Commissioners Bill Hart, Tom Hooper, Whitney Tucker and Casey Benner were present at roll

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State says Ste. Genevieve failed to meet monitoring requirements for drinking water

STE. GENEVIEVE – The city of Ste. Genevieve has been required to post a public notice regarding its failure to conduct regular monitoring of its drinking water to insure it meets health standards.   According to the notice, which was posted on the city’s website:   “Routine samples for total coliform bacteria are required to

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‘Respect MO Voters’ campaign launches signature gathering to ban politicians from overturning the will of the people

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. –  On Sept. 10, Respect Missouri Voters will begin gathering signatures across the state to place a constitutional amendment on the November 2026 ballot to ban legislators from attacking the will of the people.    Launch parties will be held throughout Missouri, where volunteers can pick up supplies  to begin gathering signatures. The

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