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Attorney General Hanaway warns tax day scams and fraud pose serious risks to taxpayers

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – As the tax filing deadline approaches, Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway warned Missouri consumers to remain vigilant against a surge in tax-related scams designed to steal personal and financial information. Cybercriminals and fraudsters often take advantage of the urgency and stress surrounding Tax Day to target unsuspecting taxpayers. “Scammers rely on fear and

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Steele of Perryville named to University of Arkansas Dean’s List

FAYETTEVILLE, AR — Bridgette Steele of Perryville, Mo.  has been named to the University of Arkansas Dean’s List for the 2025 Fall Semester.   Steele is seeking a Political Science Bachelor of Arts, in the Fulbright College of Arts & Sciences   She joins a distinguished group of students recognized for outstanding academic achievement by earning a grade-point

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University of Mississippi announces Chancellor’s Honor Roll

OXFORD, MS — The University of Mississippi has announced the students named to the Fall 2025 Chancellor’s Honor Roll, which is reserved for students who earn a semester GPA of 3.75-4.00.   Several of the honorees are from the River Region:   Emma Christine, of Bloomsdale, MO, in the B.S. in Integrated Mktg. Communications program.

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Tax-Exempt Status is a Privilege — Not a Right

By Jason Smith, member of Congress   WASHINGTON, D.C. – For years now, Americans have seen the devastating impacts from the creeping influence of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Individuals and companies connected to the CCP have stolen American business’ intellectual property, bought up American farmland, and flooded our streets with deadly fentanyl. The CCP

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Ste. Genevieve County Ambulance District board meets today

STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve County Ambulance District board will meet this afternoon at 5:15 p.m. in the House 1, 3 Basler Drive. Ste. Genevieve, Mo. 63670.   Most of the meeting is open to the public.   The tentative agenda: STE. GENEVIEVE COUNTY AMBULANCE DISTRICT   Regular Meeting Tentative Agenda Date: Monday, February

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Sheriff says murder suspect dies of self-inflicted gunshot wound

HILLSBORO – Sheriff Dave Marshak announces the death of a homicide suspect who took his own life this morning in a Festus hotel.   69-year-old Billy Moman was found dead around 7:00 a.m. from a self-inflicted gunshot wound inside a room in the Holiday Inn Express location on Gamel Cemetery Road. Sheriff’s Office Detectives, Negotiators,

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SGHS Senior Jacob Warren signs with CMU for football

STE. GENEVIEVE – On Wednesday, Feb. 11, Ste. Genevieve High School senior Jacob Warren signed a national letter of intent to compete on the football team at Central Methodist University. Jacob is the son of Sheila and Matthew Warren.   In attendance were his parents; siblings Parker, Nick, Ethan and Kailyn; and friends and teammates

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