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Randolph County Sheriff reports arrests

CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests.   Virgil R. Johnson 52, Prairie Du Rocher, arrested November 3, 2025 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office for aggravated battery.  Is incarcerated.   Joseph S. Loucks 23, Steeleville, arrested November 5, 2025 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office for domestic battery.  Is incarcerated.   […]

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Power Up: Give blood or platelets with Red Cross x PAC-MAN 

ST. LOUIS — The American Red Cross encourages donors to Level Up their impact by giving blood or platelets this November. The last two months of the year can be a challenge for many donors trying to juggle regular donation appointments with packed schedules full of seasonal activities and holiday planning. Donors of all blood types

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Perryville Police reports

PERRYVILLE – The Perryville Police Department has released the following reports:   24-year-old Reese H. Reagan of Patton was arrested on a fugitive warrant at 9:15 p.m. November 7th on a warrant out of Cape Girardeau County and on a Perryville charge of driving while suspended.   Police say the arrest came after a traffic

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Perry County announces new tourism tax collection requirement for lodging providers

PERRY COUNTY – Perry County officials are notifying all lodging establishments of an important update regarding tourism tax collection. As a result of Missouri House Bill 199, signed into law on August 28, 2025, all lodging facilities within Perry County will be required to collect and remit a six percent tourism tax beginning December 1,

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Consider farm tax options before end of year

MEXICO, Mo. – Tax consequences are often not thought about until the bill comes due the next year, when nothing can be done. “Farm operators need to be thinking ahead of the new year,” says Rachel Hopkins, University of Missouri Extension agricultural business specialist.   Depending on payment amounts received, what livestock sales took place

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Ste. Genevieve woman receives minor injuries in Madison County crash

JEFFERSON CITY – A 49-year-old Ste. Genevieve woman was hurt in a traffic crash on Highway 67 in Madison County, Mo. Sunday afternoon.   The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports the woman was taken to Madison Medical Center by ambulance.   A second person was injured in the crash, a 17-year-old girl from Fredericktown. She

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SGMS students participate in annual canned food drive

STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste. Genevieve Middle School students once again showed their generosity during the school’s annual canned food drive, sponsored by the National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) and SGMS Student Council. This year’s drive supported the local St. Vincent de Paul and community families, with students donating more than 1,000 food items to help

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