By Jason Smith, member of Congress WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ever since President Donald Trump took office, he has worked tirelessly to deliver for rural communities. Unlike his predecessor, President Trump truly cares about farmers, ranchers, and families in southeast and south-central Missouri. While there are numerous things I could point to that underscore his commitment […]
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STE. GENEVIEVE – There is a boil water advisory for Memorial Dr. between Roberts and Wehner St. in Ste. Genevieve until Tuesday June 24, 2025. For more on what an Advisory is go to: https://www.stegenevieve.gov/page/boil-water-advisoryorder
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PERRYVILLE – The Perry County School District No. 32 Board of Education has released a report of the board’s June 20 meeting and the tentative agendas for two meetings this week. Summary of the June 20, 2025 Special BOE Meeting The open session was called to order at 7:00 a.m. and the pledge
JEFFERSON CITY — A 73-year-old Pacific man was seriousy injured in a motorcycle crash on Route J in Perry County Saturday afternoon. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports the man was taken to St. Louis University Hospital by ARCH medical helicopter. The patrol says the crash happened when the eastbound 2005 Harley Davidson
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JEFFERSON CITY – There were 59,040 new job postings in Missouri in May 2025, according to data from Lightcast™. This was lower than the 63,560 postings in April 2025. The Heath Care and Social Assistance industry had the most postings statewide and in six of the nine regions. The St. Louis Region
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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is encouraging Missourians of all ages to reconnect with nature this summer by exploring the state’s incredible outdoor spaces. Whether you’re hiking forest trails, fishing in quiet lakes, paddling scenic rivers, or just enjoying a walk in your local conservation area, getting outside can refresh your
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STE. GENEVIEVE – Six unique art galleries will be featured during Ste. Genevieve’s 4th Friday Art Walk on June 27, from 6pm to 9pm. Two Rivers Gallery–Ste. Genevieve’s newest art space, located at 73 North Main Street–will celebrate it’s grand opening during the Art Walk, featuring celebrated artist Bryan Haynes, known for his images
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HILLSBORO, Mo. – Jefferson College honored the Class of 2025 with two commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 17, at the Hillsboro campus field house. The events recognized students who completed degrees and certificates in fall 2024, spring 2025 and the upcoming summer 2025 terms. A total of 706 students graduated this year, earning 589
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JEFFERSON CITY – Authorities are looking for the driver of a 2009 Dodge 2500 with extensive damage which allegedly left the scene of a traffic crash that sent a 19-year-old Farmington woman to Parkland Health Center for treatment of minor injuries. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol report the suspect truck was eastbound
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By Tom J. Bechman, Midwest Crops Editor, Missouri Ruralist How many bushels of stored grain can you afford to lose, even at $4 corn and $9.50 soybeans? How much extra time can you afford to spend dealing with clogged augers? Zero, right? Randy Sheley offers advice to help keep you out of those scenarios. He
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