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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 to Implement Waitlist for Child Care Assistance Amid Record Demand

Missouri to Implement Waitlist for Child Care Assistance Amid Record Demand

Missouri families seeking child care assistance may soon face delays, as th...
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Two Christian County Deputies Killed, Two Wounded in Deadly Manhunt

Two Christian County Deputies Killed, Two Wounded in Deadly Manhunt

Two Christian County sheriff’s deputies were killed and two others wounded ...
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Manhunt Ends After Two Christian County Deputies Killed, Suspect Shot Dead

Manhunt Ends After Two Christian County Deputies Killed, Suspect Shot Dead

A manhunt tied to the killing of a Christian County deputy has ended after ...
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MoDOT Uses Warmer Weather to Tackle Potholes Across Missouri

MoDOT Uses Warmer Weather to Tackle Potholes Across Missouri

While Punxsutawney Phil may have predicted six more weeks of winter, warmer...
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Flawed Marijuana Licensing Process Cost Missouri Millions

Flawed Marijuana Licensing Process Cost Missouri Millions

A new audit from State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick finds Missouri’s marijuana...
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