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Capitol Dome to be lighted blue and yellow in solidarity with Ukraine

JEFFERSON CITY – Governor Mike Parson has ordered the Missouri State Capitol dome to shine blue and yellow, the colors of the Ukrainian national flag, beginning at sunset last night, March 1, 2022, until sunrise on Friday, March 4, 2022, in solidarity with the Ukrainian people as they defend their country and democracy against Russian invasion.   “Starting […]

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SB I-55, Route 61 reduced at Center Junction for repairs

SIKESTON–Contractor crews will soon begin repairs to the southbound Interstate 55 bridge at mile marker 99 between Cape Girardeau and Jackson, Missouri. Damage was caused during a traffic incident involving a tractor-trailer truck.  Both the bridge and safety barrier were inspected and are structurally sound. Repairs will be made to the concrete.  Contractor crews will

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Riverside Regional Library announces events for March

JACKSON – The Riverside Regional Library has announced its March events.   There are two Riverside Regional Library branches in Perry County: 66 Poplar Street, Altenburg (573) 824-5267 and 800 City Park Drive, Perryville (573) 547-6508.   Date: March 1 – 15 Title: Winter Reading Challenge Place: online/all branches   The Winter Reading Challenge is

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Randolph County Sheriff’s reports

CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest arrest reports.   Dylan A. Logsdon 29, Marissa, arrested February 23, 2022 by Coulterville Police for driving while license revoked or suspended.  Released after posting $150 cash bond.   Cristian A. Carrillo-Mata 23, Chester, arrested February 24, 2022 by Chester Police for operating uninsured motor

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National Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal resumes public masses

PERRYVILLE – Public Masses will resume at the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal in Perryville, Missouri, beginning Sunday, April 3. Sunday Mass is celebrated at 11:00 a.m.  Monday through Saturday Mass is celebrated at 12:10 p.m. Every Monday, the Miraculous Medal Novena will follow the 12:10 p.m. Mass. The Sacrament of

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Missouri Attorney General joins Texas challenge to EPA’s Regulations on passenger car and light truck emissions

JEFFERSON CITY – On Monday, Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt, along with Texas and 12 other state attorneys general, filed suit against the Biden Administration’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for their proposed regulatory rule that seeks to increase the stringency of greenhouse gas emissions for light trucks and vehicles, which could impose immense negative economic

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