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National Guard unit deploys to Middle East

PERRYVILLE – The Missouri National Guard’s Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 138th Infantry Regiment said goodbye to their families and community in a Perryville departure ceremony held prior to their setting out on a deployment to the Middle East Friday. “The Perry County Sheriff’s Office was honored to observe their ceremony and assist in the escort […]

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Perryville Police reports

PERRYVILLE — The Perryville Police Department has released its latest reports.   37-year-old Cory E. Klein of Perryville was cited for DWI-alcohol and failure to drive on the right half of the roadway at 12:13 a.m. May 21st. Police say the charges were filed following a traffic stop on Bruce Street near Drury Lane.  

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Rep. Friess issues statement on FY24 Illinois state budget

RED BUD, Ill. — Illinois State Representative David Friess has issued the following statement on the FY24 Illinois state budget:   “Illinois families are still grappling with high inflation. Groceries, utilities, gas, and other living expenses have all gone up. That isn’t stopping Illinois Democrats from working to lock Illinois taxpayers into long-term spending commitments

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Smith congratulates winner, finalists of 2023 Congressional Art Competition

WASHINGTON – This month, U.S. Representative Jason Smith (Mo.) held a reception to recognize students from Missouri’s 8th Congressional District who placed in the top 15 of the 2023 Congressional Art Competition. Smith congratulated Clarissa Hulse, a senior from Houston, Mo., for taking first place with her piece, “Old Man.” U.S. Representative Jason Smith (Mo.)

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Sparta Police report

SPARTA — The Sparta Police Department has released a report. A 36-year-old Maplewood, Missouri man was arrested Saturday morning following a traffic stop in the 1000 block of S. St. Louis Street in Sparta. Police say Christopher Smith was taken into custody with the aid of the Sparta Police K9. Smith was charged with armed

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