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County Commission Authorizes Additional Attorney

County Commission Authorizes Additional Attorney

The St. Francois County Commission has authorized the addition of a full-time attorney for the count...
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New Desloge Accounting Software Approved at Meeting

New Desloge Accounting Software Approved at Meeting

Desloge Citizens will see additional options for online payments after the city's Board of Aldermen ...
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Missing Farmington Woman Found Safe, According to Sheriff’s Office

Missing Farmington Woman Found Safe, According to Sheriff’s Office

The St. Francois County Sheriff’s Office reports that 40-year-old Rachelle Marie Murphy, who was pre...
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Endangered Person Advisory Issued for Missing Farmington Woman

Endangered Person Advisory Issued for Missing Farmington Woman

The St. Francois County Sheriff’s Office has issued an Endangered Person Advisory for 40-year-old Ra...
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Drugbusters Addresses Critical Issues for Kids

Drugbusters Addresses Critical Issues for Kids

Drugbusters is a faith based program aimed at children 3 to 12 years of age, as well as their famili...
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Smith Says Rural Hospitals Aren't Closing Due to Bill

Smith Says Rural Hospitals Aren't Closing Due to Bill

United States Eighth District Congressman, Jason Smith, says rural hospitals aren't closing because ...
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Habitat for Humanity Prepares New Home Site in Park Hills, Accepting Donations

Habitat for Humanity Prepares New Home Site in Park Hills, Accepting Donations

The St. Francois County Habitat for Humanity is making progress on a project in Park Hills, tearing ...
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Washington County Farm Tour Set for August 23

Washington County Farm Tour Set for August 23

The Washington County Farm Tour is scheduled for Saturday, August 23, 2025, offering a chance to exp...
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MAC Opens New Museum Showcasing College and Community History

MAC Opens New Museum Showcasing College and Community History

Mineral Area College has opened a new space on the second floor of its library dedicated to preservi...
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Farmington Man Sentenced to 83 Years for Sex Crimes Against Child

Farmington Man Sentenced to 83 Years for Sex Crimes Against Child

A Farmington man has been sentenced to more than eight decades in prison for a series of sex crimes ...
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Missouri News

Missouri House Advances Bill to End Most Vehicle Inspections

Missouri House Advances Bill to End Most Vehicle Inspections

Most routine vehicle inspections in Missouri could soon be eliminated under...
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Proposed Budget Cut Could Impact Domestic Violence Services in Missouri

Proposed Budget Cut Could Impact Domestic Violence Services in Missouri

Funding that supports domestic violence victims across Missouri could be re...
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Judge Upholds Governor’s Authority to Call Special Session on Missouri Congressional Map

Judge Upholds Governor’s Authority to Call Special Session on Missouri Congressional Map

A Cole County judge has upheld Governor Mike Kehoe’s authority to call a sp...
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Henderson Presents Opioid Bill to Senate Committee

Henderson Presents Opioid Bill to Senate Committee

Missouri State Senator Mike Henderson of the 3rd District is pushing forwar...
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House Bill 3270 Filed to Strengthen Oversight of Missouri Detention Centers

House Bill 3270 Filed to Strengthen Oversight of Missouri Detention Centers

State Representative Jeremy Dean of Springfield has filed legislation aimed...
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