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Rep. David Friess brings mobile DMV back to district

RED BUD – Illinois State Represenative David Friess has announced he is partnering with the Illinois Secretary of State’s Office to bring back Mobile DMV services to his district in 2026.   These events will give residents a convenient opportunity to take care of DMV services close to home.   Appointments can be made by

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Perryville Police report

STE. GENEVIEVE — The Perryville Police Department has released its latest arrest report.   26-year-old Dwayne L. Crawford of Cape Girardeau was arrested at 10:53 pm Monday in Perry County on a pedestrian violation out of Cape Girardeau. He was being held in the Perry County Jail pending the posting of bond.

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Perry County holds first training session with the American Red Cross to launch Disaster Action Team

PERRYVILLE, Mo. — Perry County is taking a proactive step toward strengthening local emergency response efforts by hosting its first training session with the American Red Cross to begin forming a local Disaster Action Team (DAT). The American Red Cross training, that was facilitated through Perry County Emergency Management, was held Saturday, January 10, at

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New NFIB Survey – Small business optimism continues to rise

JEFFERSON CITY – The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose 0.5 points in December to 99.5 and remained above its 52-year average of 98. Of the 10 Optimism Index components, two increased, three decreased, and five were unchanged. An increase in those expecting better business conditions primarily drove the rise in the Optimism Index. The Uncertainty Index fell

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Missouri Dairy Growth Council announces management partnership, new website

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Dairy Growth Council (MDGC) announced today that Missouri Dairy has been selected as the council’s management organization. Additionally, Alfred Brandt has been tapped to serve as the Executive Director of the Missouri Dairy Growth Council. MDGC is comprised of a broad group of stakeholders from across Missouri’s agricultural community.

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Marlena Lueken named January Rotary Student of the Month

STE. GENEVIEVE — Marlena Lueken has been named the Rotary Student of the Month for January from Ste. Genevieve High School.     Marlena is the daughter of Sheila and Tim Lueken.   Marlena’s scholastic honors include: earning Summa Cum Laude one year, Magna Cum Laude two years and receiving the German I award. Marlena

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Lucille Hunsley named January Elks Student of the Month

STE. GENEVIEVE – Lucille Hunsley has been named the Elks Student of the Month for January from Ste. Genevieve High School.     Lucille is the daughter of Jennifer Robbins and Lance Hunsley.   Lucille’s scholastic honors include: being ranked sixth in her graduating class, being in the Top 10 Percent of her graduating class,

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It’s Girl Scout Cookie Time!

GLEN CARBON, Illinois – It’s officially Girl Scout Cookie season in Southern Illinois! Girl Scouts throughout the area will hold cookie booths, visit customers door-to-door, and sell to friends and family online as they explore more possibilities through the largest girl-led entrepreneurial program in the world.   During this highly anticipated time of the year,

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