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Randolph County Sheriff Jarrod Peters releases his annual report

CHESTER – Randolph County Sheriff Jarrod Peters has released his 2025 Annual Report.     In his preface to the report he stated, “As Sheriff, I believe one of the most critical responsibilities of leading the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office is keeping our community informed. Transparency is essential, and I am committed to ensuring the […]

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Perryville Police reports

PERRYVILLE – The Perryville Police Department has released its latest reports of arrests and incidents.   50-year-old Tara Lynne Boxdorfer of Perryville was charged with driving while intoxicated and second degree endangering the welfare of a child after an officer reported seeing multiple traffic violations while patrolling in the area  of St. Joseph Street and

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On the Table this Session

On the Table this Session By Mike Henderson, State Senaotr I’m happy to be back at the Capitol for the Second Regular Session of the 103rd General Assembly! There’s a lot on the table this session. So far, Missouri lawmakers have filed more than 2,000 pieces of legislation! With Senate committee hearings already in full

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MOHELA hit with fresh charges of ongoing student loan mismanagement

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The American Federation of Teachers (AFT) has amended its complaint in its lawsuit against the Higher Education Loan Authority of the State of Missouri (MOHELA). In its amended complaint, the AFT details the many ways in which the student loan servicing giant has continued to harm student loan borrowers since the lawsuit was

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Missouri Veterans Cemetery receives generous land donation for potential expansion

BLOOMFIELD – The Missouri Veterans Cemetery – Bloomfield and the Bloomfield Assistance League for the Missouri Veterans Cemetery recently joined the Stoddard County Commission for a ribbon-cutting ceremony in celebration of the county’s donation of 23.12 acres of land to the Cemetery. The donated property in the Missouri Bootheel is adjacent to the Stars and Stripes

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MDC reports final deer harvest for season at 301,954

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri’s 2025-2026 deer-hunting season ended Jan. 15 with the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reporting a preliminary total deer harvest for the season of 301,954. Of the deer harvested, 145,222 were antlered bucks, 25,129 were button bucks, and 131,603 were does. Top harvest counties for the overall deer season were Franklin with

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MDC reminds hunters of changes to the 2026 coyote hunting season

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds hunters they can now use artificial light and other methods for an extended period during the coyote hunting season. Regulations changes approved by the Conservation Commission in fall 2025 allow the use of artificial light, night vision, and thermal imagery equipment from Jan. 1 through

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