Regional News

Masses to resume at National Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal

PERRYVILLE — Beginning November 28, all Masses will resume at Saint Mary’s of the Barrens Church in Perryville, Missouri. Sunday Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m., and weekday Masses will begin at 12:10 p.m. Every Monday, the Miraculous Medal Novena will follow the 12:10 p.m. Mass. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is available each Monday […]

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Legion Lake to be stocked with rainbow trout soon

CAPE GIRARDEAU – The Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) annual winter trout program will soon begin with the stocking of nearly 7,000 rainbow trout in three southeast Missouri lakes — Perryville’s Legion Lake, Jackson’s Rotary Lake, and Farmington’s Giessing Lake. The cities of Jackson, Farmington, and Perryville, including Perry County, the Perry County Sportsman’s Club,

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Governor supports MSBA’s withdrawal from the NSBA

JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Governor Mike Parson has released the following statement in support of the Missouri School Boards Association’s (MSBA) decision to leave the National School Boards Association (NSBA):  “We applaud MSBA’s decision to withdraw from NSBA. Missouri parents value local control, and when it comes to our children’s education, parents have a right

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Capitol turns purple for domestic violence awareness

JEFFERSON CITY – Governor Mike Parson has ordered the Missouri State Capitol dome lighted purple beginning at sunset tonight until sunrise tomorrow in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month.  “We light the Capitol purple to bring awareness to victims of domestic violence and show our commitment to supporting survivors and our vulnerable citizens,” Governor Parson said. “Today and everyday,

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Butler Co. joins treasurer’s local government checkbook

JEFFERSON CITY –Missouri State Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick Tuesday announced that Butler County is the 20th county to join the Local Government Checkbook and make its spending data available to Missourians. The Checkbook is part of his ongoing commitment to ensuring a more efficient and transparent government at all levels. Spending data from 20 local governments,

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Blunt blasts Democrats’ IRS snooping proposal

WASHINGTON – At the weekly Republican leadership press conference Tuesday, U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) blasted Democrats’ plan to spy on the bank accounts of nearly every American to help pay for their reckless tax-and-spend spree. As Blunt noted, the $10,000 threshold for account activity would impact anyone who deposits or spends an average of

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Biodiversity pilot project to increase conservation habitat

JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri corn and soybean farmers have a new opportunity to expand pollinator-friendly landscapes through a first-of-its-kind pilot project that quantifies and certifies biodiversity credits. The pilot is launched in partnership with the Missouri Corn Merchandising Council, Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council, Missouri Department of Conservation, MFA Incorporated and the Ecosystem Services Market Consortium

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Two more COVID-19 booster shots are now available

ATLANTA, Georgia — Certain people are now eligible to receive a COVID-19 booster shot, including those who received Moderna and Johnson & Johnson/Janssen COVID-19 vaccines. Eligible individuals may choose which vaccine they receive as a booster dose. CDC’s recommendations now allow for this type of mix and match dosing for booster shots. For individuals who

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