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Ashcroft visits every Missouri county for fifth consecutive year

JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft concluded his fifth consecutive year visiting each of Missouri’s 114 counties during a visit to Howell County on Tuesday, November 30. “I’ve made it a priority, every year, to personally visit each county in the state to talk with Missourians; from county officials to students, business […]

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Fox Concerts Presents: Tedeschi Trucks Band ‘Wheels of Soul Tour 2022’

ST. LOUIS – Fox Concerts is excited to announce Tedeschi Trucks Band will bring their Wheels of Soul Tour 2022 to the Fabulous Fox Theatre on Wednesday, July 27 at 7:00 p.m Tedeschi Trucks Band is a 12-piece powerhouse ensemble led by the husband/wife duo of guitarist Derek Trucks and singer/guitarist Susan Tedeschi, “two of

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Governor Parson recommends wage increases for all state employees

JEFFERSON CITY – Governor Mike Parson has announced that he will recommend a 5.5 percent Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) and $15 per hour minimum base pay standard for all state employees across state government. “With many positions across state government facing turnover rates anywhere from 10-100 percent and vacancy rates from 30-100 percent, it is

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McClures’ debut at Christmas on the River

CHESTER — Mike and Susan McClure made a debut appearance at the 2021 Christmas on the River Craft Sale.  The event was hosted at the Randolph County Courthouse in Chester on December 3-5.  The McClure’s featured numerous items that are available via their “Baskerville Productions” LLC.  The McClure’s had a great time during the three-day

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Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services warns citizens of text message scam

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services (DHSS) is warning citizens of a new text message scam targeting citizens and their personal information. According to website registration information, it was established on Dec. 2, 2021, and was registered using a provider from the European Union.  The text message requests that citizens

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MoDOT’s Southeast District to Hold 18th Annual Bridge Building Competition

SIKESTON — The Missouri Department of Transportation’s Southeast District will hold the 18th Annual Bridge Building Competition on Thursday. Like last year’s competition, the ceremony will be held virtually. “The participating schools did a great job adjusting last year. We found the virtual format allowed schools more flexibility and even provided students an opportunity to

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Op-Ed: Still looking for the perfect gift? Consider the gift of education.

By Missouri State Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick Somehow, it’s December already and Christmas is mere days away. If you are still looking for gift ideas for any of the children in your life, don’t forget the gift of education and contribute to their MOST 529 Education account. Sure, it isn’t a Red Ryder, carbine action, 200-shot,

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Patriot’s Pen essay contest winners announced

STE. GENEVIEVE – The winners of the 2021 Patriots Pen essay contest have been announced. Brian Herzog, (from left), Lane Okenfuss, Lois Flieg. Lane Okenfuss, Valle 8th grade, son of Todd and Janie Okenfuss Brian Herzog, (from left), Kayden Schweiss, Atreyu Gettler, Lois Flieg Kayden Schweiss, St Agnes 8th grade, son of Kyle Schweiss and

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Perryville Police reports

PERRYVILLE — The Perryville Police Department has released its latest reports. 61-year-old Stephanie A. Kuczma of Perryville was charged with possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and stealing after police were called to the 100 block of Perry Plaza November 8th by a report of a theft in progress. Keith P. Welker

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Randolph Co. reports 32 new COVID-19 cases since Friday

CHESTER — The Randolph County Health Department reports 32 new COVID-19 cases as of Monday, compared to its previous report Friday. There are now 61 active cases with two persons hospitalized. The death toll remains at 101 in Randolph County. There have been 5,861 cases since the pandemic began in March 2020. There have been

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