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Missouri man admits machine gun sales conspiracy

CAPE GIRARDEAU – A man from Stoddard County, Missouri on Thursday admitted being involved in a conspiracy to sell devices that convert AR-style rifles into fully-automatic weapons.   Edward Hardin, 41, pleaded guilty in front of U.S. District Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh, Jr.  to a charge of conspiracy to distribute machine guns. Sidney Brianne Scowden,

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Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri Robotics Teams to compete and present at FIRST Championship

ST. LOUIS – Two Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri Robotics Teams: The Fruity Loops and P3, are headed to the FIRST Championship in Houston, Texas from April 19-22, 2023. The FIRST Championship is a culminating, international event for the youth robotics competition season and an annual celebration of science, technology, and math, as FIRST robotics programs prepare young people for their

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Avoid serious injuries by dialing 811 before digging or staking the ground

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – As warmer weather moves in and people begin tackling yard projects, Ameren is reminding customers of a crucial first step: dialing 811 before digging and staking on their property.   Marking utility lines is a free service – and it’s the law. Follow these important steps to stay in compliance and

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SEMO Food Bank provides resources to victims of Bollinger Co. tornado

SIKESTON – The Southeast Missouri Food Bank has announced it has made the following arragements to provide resources to Bollinger County residents affected by Wednesday’s tornado:   Mobile Food Distribution: 11 a.m., Friday, April 7 at First Baptist Church (502 Broadway) in Marble Hill for neighbors impacted by the storm. In addition to shelf-stable food,

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State assists Missouri communities affected by deadly Bollinger County tornado

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – On Wednesday, April 5, a deadly tornado swept through Bollinger County, Missouri, devastating homes, families, and businesses in the Glenallen area. Preliminary damage survey results from the National Weather Service rate the tornado as an EF-2 with estimated peak wind speeds of 130 miles per hour. Five fatalities were confirmed as well as

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Commission awards contracts for Southeast District Projects

SIKESTON – The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission awarded contracts for Southeast District projects during its regular meeting on April 5. Awarded contracts include a bridge replacement, sidewalk improvements, sign replacements, and bridge rehab projects. Contracts include the following: A $6,864,000 contract was awarded to West Plains Bridge & Grading, LLC, for a bridge replacement

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United Way launches Bollinger County Recovery Fund for tornado victims

BOLLINGER, Co. Mo. – The United Way of Southeast Missouri (UWSEMO) has created a Bollinger County Recovery Fund in response to the devastating tornado that swept through the region early Wednesday morning. The organization created a similar fund immediately following the Perryville tornado in 2017, which distributed over $73,000 back to the community.   Both

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