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Hawley demands answers from MLB for penalizing Christian players

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WASHINGTON — On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) sent a letter to Major League Baseball (MLB) Commissioner Robert Manfred in response to the MLB’s warning to San Francisco Giants pitchers for referencing Bible verses on their caps during the team’s “Pride Night.” Senator Hawley is demanding MLB answer for its apparent pattern of discriminating against Christians while promoting left-wing ideologies.  […]

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Friess announces grant funding for first responders in his district

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RED BUD – Illinois State Representative David Friess announced last week that more grant dollars are returning to the 115th district.   He said eight local fire departments, ambulance services, and fire protection districts have been awarded more than $164,000 in grants through the Illinois State Fire Marshal’s (OSFM) Small Equipment Grant Program.   Departments

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Apply now for Missouri State Fair jobs

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SEDALIA – The Missouri State Fair is now accepting applications for employment during the Fair in August. Starting pay is $15 per hour and benefits include valuable work experience, making new friends and free Fair admission.   Positions are available in: Admissions Backstage Campgrounds Carnival Grandstand Hospitality Janitorial Parking Maintenance Revenue Trams Youth Crew  

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Students named to Dean’s List at University of Maryland Global Campus

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ADELPHI, MD — More than 20,000 University of Maryland Global Campus students were named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2026 term. To be eligible for the honor, a student must complete at least six credits during the term, earn a grade point average of at least 3.5 for the term, and maintain a

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Ste. Genevieve County Commission meeting minutes released

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STE. GENEVIEVE – The minutes of the Thursday, June 11 meeting of the Ste. Genevieve County Commission have been released.   Ste. Genevieve County Commission Minutes THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 2026   19TH Day of the April Term. The Commission Met Pursuant to Adjournment. Present were Presiding Commissioner Randy Ruzicka, Associate Commissioners Cory Ford and Mark

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Southeast Missouri methamphetamine dealer sentenced to 10 years in prison

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CAPE GIRARDEAU – U.S. District Judge John A. Ross on Tuesday sentenced a man caught with more than four pounds of meth to 10 years in prison.   Craig M. Perkins, now 55, pleaded guilty in March to one count of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. He admitted as part of his plea that during

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Southeast Missouri felon caught with machine gun sentenced to 46 months in prison

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CAPE GIRARDEAU – U.S. District Judge John A. Ross on Tuesday sentenced a man caught with a fully automatic pistol to 46 months in prison.   Jadiah Dawontra Hines, 20, pleaded guilty in March to two counts: possession of a machine gun and being a felon in possession of a firearm. He admitted possessing a stolen

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Senator Schmitt celebrates Justin Smith’s confirmation to Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals

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U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) released the following statement after the U.S. Senate confirmed President Trump’s nominee for the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals, Justin Smith.   Smith formerly served as Schmitt’s Chief of Staff and First Assistant in the Missouri Attorney General’s office and as a Senior Advisor to Schmitt in the Senate. 

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