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AG files motion to remove St. Louis Sheriff Alfred Montgomery

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has announced that her office has filed a motion for partial summary judgment in the quo warranto case seeking to remove St. Louis City Sheriff Alfred Montgomery from office. This filing marks the next stage in the litigation, requesting that the Court issue a judgment on […]

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If you drive a pickup truck, use extra caution in these Mo counties

ST. LOUIS – A new study reveals that St. Charles County has the highest pickup truck crash rate in Missouri, far surpassing all other counties.   St. Charles County recorded 173 pickup truck crashes per 100,000 residents.   St. Louis County is second with 155 crashes per 100,000 residents, and Webster County is third with

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Neighbors first, power second

by Caleb Jones  |  cjones@amec.coop Note: This column by Caleb Jones is from the October 2025 edition of Rural Missouri magazine. Fall in Missouri means a lot of things – cool mornings, combines rolling through fields and leaves changing colors. It also means football, and on Saturdays, you’ll find me at Faurot Field or next to

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Four members of the Mo. House will speak at Guardians’ Tuesday

JACKSON — Four current members of the Missouri House will speak Tuesday at the October 7 meeting of the Guardians of Liberty in Southeast Missouri.   The meeting will begin at 5 p.m. at Delmonico’s Steakhouse, 2951 Orchard Road, Jackson.   The meeting is open to the public.    The representatives will present their experiences

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Mercy’s high quality care saves taxpayers more than $100 million dollars

ST. LOUIS – High quality care that keeps patients healthy and lowers the cost for everyone is the key to sustainable health care.   The latest Accountable Care Organization (ACO) results released by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) prove Mercy is achieving those goals.     Mercy’s ACO ranks in the top five

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Red Cross urges participation in Fire Prevention Week

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — During Fire Prevention Week (October 5-11), the American Red Cross of Southeast Missouri and Northeast Arkansas reminds everyone of the dangers of home fires, which claim seven lives every day in the U.S. To help protect your household, test your smoke alarms each month and practice your escape plan until everyone can

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One-pot fall meals bring comfort, flavor and dairy to the table

ST. LOUIS – As cooler weather sets in and busy fall schedules take over, families are turning to one-pot meals for quick, comforting dinners. These dishes offer the perfect balance of flavor, nutrition and convenience — and dairy products play a starring role. “One-pot meals are ideal for busy families because they save time in

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Mastodon State Historic Site hosts informational watershed program

JEFFERSON CITY – Join the team at Mastodon State Historic Site as they host a family-friendly open house to explore the Rock Creek watershed. From 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30, guests can learn how the watershed impacts their homes and community, and discover ways to protect it. The “Living with Water – Learn

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