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Tax exemptions take effect today

JEFFERSON CITY, MO — The Missouri Department of Revenue is reminding taxpayers, businesses, and consumers that beginning Thursday, August 28, sales of the following products will be exempt from both state and local sales and use taxes:   Child and Adult Diapers Qualifying Feminine Hygiene Products Incontinence Products   Businesses that sell any of the […]

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Riverside Regional Library events in Perryville, Altenburg

JACKSON — The Riverside Regional Library Branches in Perryville and Altenburg have several activities planned for each location in September.   The Perryville Branch is located at 800 City Park Drive, Perryville. The phone number is 573 547 6508.   The Altenburg Branch is located at 66 Poplar Street, Altenburg. The phone number is 573

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Rhodes names new chief operating officer

CAPE GIRARDEAU – Rhodes Convenience Stores, a leading convenience store business in Southeast Missouri, Southern Illinois, and Western Kentucky, has announced the appointment of Robert Cisneros as the company’s new Chief Operating Officer.     Robert brings nearly 30 years of leadership experience with the world’s largest global consumer products company, where he held senior roles in global

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Preliminary enrollment numbers show uptick in first-time students at Mizzou

COLUMBIA, Mo. —  Enrollment numbers are up again this year at the University of Missouri as more students discover the transformative power of a Mizzou education. At Mizzou, students gain real-world experience, develop leadership skills and build the confidence to conquer any challenge. That’s evidenced by the 95% placement rate of Mizzou graduates.   While

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PCSD No. 32 releases summary of August 26 BOE special meeting

PERRYVILLE – The Perry County Schol District No. 32 has released this report of the proceedings of the August 26th special meeting.   The open session was called to order at 5:30 p.m. and the pledge of allegiance was recited.   The board heard from Stephen Telscher with SAPP Architects, Colin Rogers with Brockmiller Construction

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Nothing beats a county fair

by Caleb Jones  | cjones@amec.coopThere’s nothing better than a good county fair. Corn dogs, funnel cakes, the 4-H cake decorating contest, every kind of critter you can imagine – and usually a pretty good tractor pull to top it off. Up until last week, my favorite county fair memory was watching my brother, Clayton, show

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New report underscores importance of international trade to manufacturers in Illinois and across the Midwest 

SPRINGFIELD — A new report found Illinois manufacturers exported nearly $69 billion in goods to countries around the globe last year, generating strong economic investment and creating jobs in communities throughout the state.   The study, conducted by the Midwest Manufacturing Association and released in partnership with the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association, demonstrates the vital role international trade

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