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Downtown Perryville receives grant for revitalization services

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BRANSON, MO. – Missouri Main Street Connection (MMSC) has awarded Downtown Perryville Advancement, Inc. (Downtown Perryville) a cost-sharing, People Energizing Places (PEP) Grant for their readiness to grow and implement the Main Street methodology for the success of their downtown.   Over the next two years, Downtown Perryville will receive training, mentoring, and technical services, […]

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Chester Grade School announces January 2026 ‘Jackets of the Month’

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Selected students have demonstrated all four of the “PBIS HIVE” good behavior criteria” By Jim Beers CHESTER – Chester Grade School selects monthly “Jackets of the Month”, formerly known as “Students of the Month”. “Jackets of the Month” are selected from among all teacher and staff nominations of students that qualify. Students can qualify for

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Chester Beautification/Tourism Commission meets Thursday

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CHESTER – The Chester Beautification/Tourism Commission will meet Thursday.   The tentative agenda for the meeting was released Tuesday afternoon.   Chester Beautification/Tourism Commission Agenda March 19, 2026   Pledge of Allegiance   Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes-Melissa Gross   Treasurer’s Report-Linda Rader   Public Petitions & Correspondence                 Request from Patti Carter to help

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$30K grant will support child abuse prevention education

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JACKSON, MO – It’s a startling statistic: Child molesters typically abuse 117 children before they’re caught. One community organization is fighting back, equipping children with the powerful message that an unwanted touch isn’t their fault, and they should tell a trusted adult.     The Green Bear Project, a program sponsored by Southeast Missouri Networks

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National Weather Service Storm damage reports

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ST. LOUIS and PADUCAH – The St. Louis and Paducah NWS offices passed along the following storm damage reports in the River Region counties of Perry and Ste. Genevieve in Missouri and Randolph in Illinois.   They are arranged chronologically.   03/15/2026     0515 PM  Ste. Genevieve  MO   Emergency Mngr   Tree debris is blocking a

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Missourians urged to ignore fraudulent ‘final enforcement notice’ text messages

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JEFFERSON CITY, MO — The Missouri Department of Revenue (DOR) is continuing to warn Missourians about ongoing scam text messages falsely claiming to be from the Missouri Department of Revenue or “Missouri DMV.” These fraudulent messages often state that the recipient has received a “Final Enforcement Notice” regarding overdue traffic tickets and threaten penalties if payment

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