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Perryville Police reports

PERRYVILLE – The Perryville Police Department has released its latest reports.   Arrested were:   20-year-old Richard E. Peterson and 18-year-old Milee F. Pate, both of St. Mary, on June 17th for stealing and fourth degree assault at a Perry Plaza business.   52-year-old Clinton Chandler of St. Mary for possession of a controlled substance […]

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Missouri Electric Cooperatives Day at the state fair is August 21

SEDALIA – Join us for a day of fun on the last Friday of the Missouri State Fair Fair, Aug. 21, Missouri Electric Cooperatives (MEC) Day!   Special promotions and activities are planned for the day from MEC, including: Visit the MEC Building for exhibits featuring green initiatives, kids’ activities, prize drawings and Rural Missouri’s “People from our

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MDC encourages people to discover red, white, and blue in nature

JEFFERSON CITY  — With Independence Day coming up in July and other semiquincentennial (250th anniversary of the U.S.) celebrations, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) encourage people to look for red, white, and blue in nature through a holiday hike, bird watching, backyard fun, fishing, and other outdoor activities. MDC offers some suggestions to get started finding

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Chester High School seniors receive college scholarships: Part 3

By Jim Beers CHESTER – At Chester High School’s 2026 Awards Night there were approximately 40 different organizations and individuals that sponsored monetary scholarships to graduating seniors. These seniors had the opportunity to commit to attending collegiate institutions next fall.   In numerous situations, more than one scholarship was presented by the same entity, therefore,

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100 Miles, 100 Days Movement Challenge

STE. GENEVIEVE — MU Extension is hosting a statewide initiative called 100 Miles, 100 Days, and this includes Ste. Genevieve County.  100 Miles, 100 Days is a no-cost movement program that helps to motivate you to increase your physical activity throughout the 100 days of summer. Starting June 16th, you just have to start moving in whatever way you enjoy- biking, dancing,

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University of Arkansas celebrates Spring 2026 graduates

FAYETTEVILLE, AR (06/26/2026)– The University of Arkansas honored its most recent graduating class with a series of spring commencement ceremonies at Bud Walton Arena and Barnhill Arena. Local students include: Catherine Miget of Perryville, DNP – Doctor of Nursing Practice from College of Education and Health Professions Bridgette Steele of Perryville, BA – Bachelor of

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Team Missouri wraps up 2026 Special Olympics USA Games with final medals and closing ceremony

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.  — Team Missouri closed out its week at the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games Friday with a final round of medals across track and field, tennis, bocce, swimming, and golf, capped by Friday evening’s Closing Ceremony in Minneapolis. Final Day Highlights Jefferson City:Track and field athlete Joseph (Joe) Collins added bronze in the 200m

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