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Festus City Council OKs street master plan

The Festus City Council on Monday approved the 2026 Street Master Plan, which will guide the Public Works Department where improvements are most needed in the city when seeking state and federal grant funding. Public Works Director Michael Christopher told the council that safety was the top priority when drafting...

Festus, MO · 16h
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Missouri National Veterans Memorial unveils Gold Star monument in Perryville

Perryville, Mo. (Heartland News) - The Missouri National Veterans Memorial unveiled a new Gold Star Memorial Monument in Perryville. The monument represents families who have lost a loved one serving in the armed forces. Judy Redmond, a veteran and a Gold Star sister, called the event an emotional experience. She...

Perryville, MO · 1d
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Festus council considers altering decorum rules

The Festus City Council briefly discussed changing some of its rules of decorum during Monday’s work session, including shortening the amount of time people from outside city limits could speak. Following mounting tensions over a CRG data center development project, the council in August changed some rules of decorum,...

Festus, MO · 1d
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After 26 Years, Farr Takes Reins at St. Francois County 911

More than a quarter-century ago, a young Chuck Farr was determined to land a job as a dispatcher with St. Francois County 911. He repeatedly approached then-Director Alan Wells, hoping for a chance to begin a career in emergency communications. Wells initially turned him down, believing he was too young...

St Francois County, MO · 2d
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PHS’ run ends in semifinals

KENNETT — Perryville’s up and down football season came to an end Friday night with a 56-28 loss to the Kennett Indians in the Class 3, District 1 playoffs. 21 of Perryville’s 28 points came in the first half, and the Pirates had the game tied with a chance to take the lead late in the second quarter, but a turnover turned the momentum over to the Indians, who were able to double up, scoring before the half and on the other side of the break.

Perryville, MO · 1d

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MAC Museum of College & Community History Announces Expanded Hours and New Exhibits

Park Hills, Mo. (KFMO) - The MAC Museum of College & Community History is expanding its operating hours beginning Friday, November 13, 2026, allowing more opportunities for visitors to explore the history of Mineral Area College and the surrounding communities. Under the new schedule, the museum will be open whenever...

Park Hills, MO · 1d

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County clerk relishes her last Election Day

On her final Election Day as county clerk, Jeannie Goff found herself wide awake well before her alarm was set to ring at 3:45 a.m. Goff, 60, of De Soto has worked in the County Clerk’s Office for 40 years under five different county clerks, starting in 1986 with Eleanor Koch Rehm. She served as deputy chief to the clerk for 35 years until 2022, when voters elected her as county clerk on the Republican ticket.

De Soto, MO · 1d

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Bryant Wolfin wins race for district seat

Bryant Wolfin, the incumbent republican candidate for the 145th district of the Missouri house of representatives, won over democrat Carl Kinsky in last week’s midterm election. Wolfin received 65% of the vote in Ste. Genevieve county and 75% of the vote in Perry County. “I have to thank the...

Missouri · 1d

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Section of Hwy. 61-67 in Crystal City to close overnight Nov. 16-17

Beginning at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, the Missouri Department of Transportation will fully close Hwy. 61-67 just north of Sixth Street in Crystal City for drainage installation. Construction will take place from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. nightly on Nov. 16 and Tuesday, Nov. 17. Traffic may use Hwy....

Crystal City, MO · 1d

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JCAA Announces All-Conference Boys Soccer Team

(Festus) The Jefferson County Activities Association has announced this year’s all-conference boys soccer team. De Soto’s Josh Golightly was named the JCAA Soccer Player of the Year, and Perryville’s Dwayne Hadler was named JCAA Coach of the Year. The JCAA All-Conference team was announced on November 10.

Jefferson County, MO · 3d

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Students Take the Stage: District Band Auditions

Throughout the week of November 2, several Windsor band members will participate in district band auditions, which are being held at Festus High School. Students will have the opportunity to audition for both concert band and jazz band. These auditions allow students to demonstrate their musical abilities and compete for a spot among some of the best student musicians in the county.

Festus, MO · 2d