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Attorney General Bailey announces $35 million settlement with leasing company Tempoe, LLC

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – On Tuesday, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced a settlement with Tempoe, LLC, resolving a multistate investigation into Tempoe’s advertising and leasing to consumers through retailers across the nation. The investigation revealed that Tempoe’s marketing and sales practices often misled consumers to believe they were signing up for an installment plan or

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Alexis Ritter named Rotary Student of the Month at Valle Catholic

STE. GENEVIEVE – Alexis Ritter is the September Rotary Student of the Month at Valle Catholic High School in Ste. Genevieve. Alexis is the daughter of  Shane and Carrie Ritter. Her academic awards include: Second place Annual Catholic Appeal Stewardship Essay, Top 10 in class Sophomore and Freshman year, Top 5 GPA in World History

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A project update from the Citizens Electric engineering team

From the Citizens Electric Corporation website PERRYVILLE – Citizens Electric Corporation is part of an exciting future full of potential for its members.  Major changes on the horizon will dramatically reshape the electric industry, and electric cooperatives have the flexibility and adaptability to capitalize on the moment.  A long-range plan that outlines the cooperative’s vision

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Ste. Genevieve County man sentenced to serve 108 months in federal prison for receipt of Child Pornography

CAPE GIRARDEAU – The United States Attorney’s Office announced that Timothy Ray White, age 61, was sentenced to serve 108 months in federal prison for the offense of Receipt of Child Pornography.   White appeared for his sentencing hearing today before United States District Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh, Jr. at the federal courthouse in Cape

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Spotted skunk won’t be placed on Endangered Species list

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. – The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has announced a not-warranted 12-month finding on a petition to list the plains spotted skunk under the Endangered Species Act (ESA).   Using the best available science, the FWS conducted a species status assessment to inform the listing determination and found that the species is not

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Public meetings, birds and storytelling programs planned for southeast Missouri state parks

JEFFERSON CITY, MO, SEPT. 19, 2023 – Missouri’s state parks and historic sites have several events planned for guests, ranging from public meetings to interpretive programs.   Saturday, Sept. 23: Public Meeting at Big Oak Tree State ParkPark representatives invite the public to a town hall-style meeting at 11 a.m. at the park’s picnic shelter.

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SGHS 2023 Homecoming Spirit Days and Events announced

STE. GENEVIEVE -– Ste. Genevieve High School will celebrate homecoming the week of Oct. 9- 13. SGHS has announced the week’s activities, including the parade, the football game, the dance, and spirit days. Homecoming Theme: The theme for this year’s homecoming is “Road Trip.” For each class, the sub-themes follow: Freshmen: Los Angeles Sophomores: Orlando

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Randolph County Sheriffs office reports arrests

CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s office has released its latest report of arrests.   Tricia A. Melvin 31, DuQuoin, arrested September 11, 2023 by Steeleville Police for driving while license suspended, obstructing identification, forgery, unlawful possession of hypodermic needle, a Williamson County warrant for driving while license suspended or revoked and a Jackson County

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