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MoDHSS reports the latest COVID-19 numbers

JEFFERSON CITY — The number of new COVID-19 cases in Missouri rose by nearly five percent between December 10th and 12th according to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Service. The seven day total of confirmed and probable cases was 18,589 for the week ending December 14. That is a 4.6 percent increase over […]

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Omicron variant found in two wastewater samples

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) continues to partner with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, the University of Missouri – Columbia, wastewater operators, and others to monitor COVID-19 trends by testing wastewater in communities throughout the state. In February 2021, this team began testing wastewater samples to look

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Parents send 7,500 emails to AG Schmitt

JEFFERSON CITY– Last week, Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt opened up the email inbox illegalmandates@ago.mo.gov to hear from parents about school districts that are continuing to enforce mask mandates and quarantine orders despite the recent Cole County ruling. Since then, the Attorney General’s Office has received 7,500 emails to that inbox, a majority of which

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Perryville Board of Aldermen meets Tuesday

PERRYVILLE – The Perryville Board of Aldermen will meet in regular session Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. in the city hall board room. The meeting is open to the public. The tentative agenda: https://www.cityofperryville.com/AgendaCenter/City-Administrator-Agenda-Notes-11/ The most recent meeting minutes available: https://www.cityofperryville.com/AgendaCenter    

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Randolph County Health reports 41 new COVID-19 cases

CHESTER — Another big jump in COVID-19 cases in Randolph County, Illinois. The county’s health department reported on Friday 41 new cases since its previous report, issued on Wednesday. That brings the total number of active cases in the county to 116. Three patients are hospitalized. The death toll stands at 103 in Randolph County.

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Reforms improve efficiency of low-income housing tax credit program

JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri State Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick Friday announced that because of reforms he championed with other members of the Missouri Housing Development Commission, the efficiency of the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program (LIHTC) improved significantly when compared to last year. Because of these reforms, the value of the credits continues to increase which

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Smith leads Missouri delegation requesting federal assistance to Missourians impacted by devastating tornadoes

WASHINGTON, D.C.  – On Friday, December 17th, Rep. Jason Smith led the Missouri Congressional Delegation in providing support for Governor Parson’s request to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to conduct Preliminary Damage Assessments (PDAs) for residents impacted by the recent devastating tornados in Dunklin, Pemiscot, and Reynolds counties. “The tragic tornadoes that swept through

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Educational opportunities at the Ste. Genevieve Art Center & Art Museum

STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve Art Center and Art Museum has released its new schedule of workshops for kids, teens and adults. Interested persons may sign up in person at the Sainte Genevieve Art Center & Art Museum at 310 Merchant Street between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturdays or Sundays and complete a

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Gas prices continue to fall ahead of holidays

BOSTON, Mass. — Santa came early this year, delivering lower gas prices just in time for Christmas with the national average price of gasoline down 10 cents per gallon since Thanksgiving, according to GasBuddy, the leading fuel savings platform providing North American drivers with the most ways to save money on gas. The national average

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