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MSHP reports

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri State Highway Patrol has released its latest report of arrests.   Among those listed as arrested:   44-year-old Eric W. Northern of Barnhart at 2:01 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1 on a patrol charge of driving while revoked. He was released.  

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Riverside Regional Library – Jackson hosts author Terry H. Irwin

CAPE GIRARDEAU — The Riverside Regional Library – Jackson will host local author Terry H. Irwin for a talk about the book “Sgt. Dinwiddie’s War: B-17s, POWs and the Belgian Underground in World War II” on Thursday, February 9 from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m.   Irwin will discuss his research and writing of this book

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PSC sets intervention deadline in 211 application case

JEFFERSON CITY—The United Way of Greater St. Louis, Inc. has filed an application with the Missouri Public Service Commission seeking Commission authority to continue as an information and referral provider for purposes of 211 service. Applications to intervene and participate in this case must be filed no later than February 21, 2023, with the Secretary

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Riverside Regional Library programs and events for February

JACKSON – The Riverside Regional Library announces these programs and events at the Altenburg and Perryville Branch Libraries during the month of February.   For a complete list of  activities at all Riverside Regional Library Branches see the Sun Times News Facebook page.   Date: February 1 – 28 Title: Winter Reading Challenge Place: All

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Stay on track with dairy snacks

St. Louis District Dairy Council ST. LOUIS – Every January, individuals create New Year’s resolutions to help keep them on track for the upcoming year. These resolutions can range from boosting physical activity to embracing healthy eating to quitting bad habits. Unfortunately, research shows that by the time February arrives, nearly 80% of Americans are

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Missouri felon admits selling devices to make machine guns

CAPE GIRARDEAU – A man from Dunklin County, Mo. Friday admitted selling seven devices that convert AR-15-style rifles into fully automatic weapons.   Lamad Cross, 24, of Kennett, Missouri, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Cape Girardeau to one felony charge of unlawful transfer of a machine gun.   The investigation began on Jan.

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Jefferson College announces Friday Speaker Series Programs for Spring

HILLSBORO – The Jefferson College Friday Speaker Series will continue with presentations in February, March, and April. Each event lasts from 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Student Center Cafe on the Hillsboro campus.   Programs include:   February 17 – “St. Louis Love Stories” presented by Amanda Clark, community tours manager for the Missouri Historical

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Missouri man sentenced to 7+ years in prison for attempted robbery of convenience store

CAPE GIRARDEAU – U.S. District Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh Jr. on Wednesday sentenced a man from Steele, Missouri who tried to rob a convenience store to seven years and 10 months in prison.   Mark Jones, 39, pleaded guilty to an attempted robbery charge in October. Charging documents say he tried to rob the Smokers

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