CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO — The American Red Cross is teetering on a blood shortage this winter, which could lead to a disruption in lifesaving care. Donors are urged to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now. The Red Cross blood supply is under pressure following a busy holiday season, when winter weather and packed schedules […]
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PERRYVILLE — The Perryville Police Department has released the following reports. 35-year-old Dustin Marshal of Sandavol, Illinois was charged with shoplifting in the 1700 block of South Perryville Boulevard at 4:22 p.m. January 2nd. 23-year-old Owen H. Light of a redacted city was charged with DWI-alcohol December 28. Police they found a man
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DALLAS, TX – GasBuddy®, North America’s trusted source for fuel savings for more than 25 years, today released its 2026 Fuel Price Outlook, forecasting the yearly national average price of gasoline to fall back below $3 per gallon for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic. The yearly U.S. average is projected to be $2.97
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by Caleb JonesGrowing up on the farm, there was a hierarchy for just about everything. By the time I got a pair of coveralls or jeans, they had already been worn by my older brother and usually had a hole or two to prove it. The one exception was boots. I always got a new
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ST. LOUIS – Tens of millions of parents across America are expected to search for new schools for their children in 2026—including moms and dads right here in the St. Louis area. Beginning Sunday, January 25, National School Choice Week will give families in Missouri and across the country new opportunities to begin their school searches. The Week
AVA, MO. – The U.S.D.A. Forest Service has released an update on the 700-acre Math Branch Fire. The blaze, located in the Swan Creek Non-motorized Area, is approximately 70 percent contained. The fire was reported Saturday, January 3, 2026. The cause is under investigation. Full containment is expected by the end of the
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BRANSON, Mo. – Ever wonder how to identify trees when they have no leaves? Learn how with a virtual Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) program. Staff with Shepherd of the Hills Conservation Education Center will host two virtual sessions focused on Intro to Tree ID from 11 a.m. to noon Jan. 10 and 6-7 p.m. Jan. 13. Register
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JEFFERSON CITY, MO —The Missouri Department of Revenue (DOR) is issuing this advisory to correct inaccurate information being circulated through some media outlets – most likely generated from artificial intelligence (AI) sources regarding changes to Missouri vehicle registration requirements. Several outlets have released information reporting Missouri, beginning January 1, 2026, will no longer require
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SPRINGFIELD — As Illinois heads into a new year and a new legislative session, House Republican Leader Tony McCombie is calling for a clear change in direction, one focused on affordability, public safety, and job-creating infrastructure. McCombie says her call for change reflects what Illinois families are experiencing every day: rising costs, safety concerns,
ST. LOUIS, MO — Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri have officially kicked off the 2026 Girl Scout Cookie® season as Girl Scouts across the region participate in the largest girl-led entrepreneurial program in the world. Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri invites the community to support their favorite cookies and invest in the remarkable
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