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Health Department releases food inspection reports for week of Aug. 9

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Model train club display returning to Twin City Days

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Model train club display returning to Twin City Days

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‘Tales on the Trail’ opens in Herculaneum

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‘Tales on the Trail’ opens in Herculaneum

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‘Water parade’ marks Herculaneum Fire’s 75th anniversary

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‘Water parade’ marks Herculaneum Fire’s 75th anniversary

Aug 21, 2026

De Soto council OKs rezoning for potential senior apartments

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De Soto council OKs rezoning for potential senior apartments

Aug 21, 2026

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Good Ol’ Truck & Tractor Pull to be held Saturday

Aug 20, 2026

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De Soto Police going through hiring, redesign phase

Aug 20, 2026

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Fire destroys barn in Imperial

Aug 20, 2026

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Stay water safe this summer with swim lessons

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Stay water safe this summer with swim lessons

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When it comes to keeping your child safe this summer, there are few things that are more imp…

Health Department releases food inspection reports for week of Aug. 9

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Health Department releases food inspection reports for week of Aug. 9

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During the week of Aug. 9, the Jefferson County Health Department inspected 33 food establis…

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Accidents

Cedar Hill man dies in crash on Hwy. NN

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Cedar Hill man dies in crash on Hwy. NN

Jul 31, 2026

UPDATED: Two teens die in House Springs crash

Jul 23, 2026

Man dies in Cedar Hill truck crash July 15

Jul 22, 2026

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Police and Fire

Fire destroys barn in Imperial

Police Fire

Fire destroys barn in Imperial

Aug 20, 2026

Cedar Hill man charged for allegedly shooting his wife

Aug 15, 2026

Jefferson County man allegedly threatens man with knife

Aug 14, 2026

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Leader Publications announces Best of Eureka contest

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Leader Publications announces Best of Eureka contest

Aug 19, 2026

Eureka nursing home residents evacuated due to power outage

Jul 27, 2026

Water district, James Hardie settle suit

Jul 22, 2026

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Model train club display returning to Twin City Days

Model train club display returning to Twin City Days

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‘Tales on the Trail’ opens in Herculaneum

‘Tales on the Trail’ opens in Herculaneum

21 hrs ago

Good Ol’ Truck & Tractor Pull to be held Saturday

Good Ol’ Truck & Tractor Pull to be held Saturday

Aug 20, 2026

Calendar of Events Aug. 20-27

Calendar of Events Aug. 20-27

Aug 20, 2026

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Obituaries

Terry Lester Propst, 76, Festus and Theodosia

Terry Lester Propst, 76, Festus and Theodosia

Aug 21, 2026

Shane Kiser, 55, Imperial

Shane Kiser, 55, Imperial

Aug 21, 2026

Joseph Matthew ‘Matt’ Young, 71, De Soto

Joseph Matthew ‘Matt’ Young, 71, De Soto

Aug 21, 2026

Opal Elaine Tarrants, 85, Hillsboro

Opal Elaine Tarrants, 85, Hillsboro

Aug 20, 2026

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Guts, humor fueled extraordinary life

Guts, humor fueled extraordinary life

Aug 14, 2026

Dick Cook, Crystal City sports legend, dies at 87

Dick Cook, Crystal City sports legend, dies at 87

Aug 13, 2026

Vietnam vet, teacher, special friend ...‘he just made other people better’

Vietnam vet, teacher, special friend ...‘he just made other people better’

Jul 27, 2026

Former Jefferson County lawyer, judge dies

Former Jefferson County lawyer, judge dies

Jul 10, 2026

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OUTDOORS: Dove season is first for fall hunting opportunities

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OUTDOORS: Dove season is first for fall hunting opportunities

Aug 21, 2026

FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Jefferson hosts Windsor in first gridiron meeting

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FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Jefferson hosts Windsor in first gridiron meeting

Aug 20, 2026

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FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Blackcats have new leader at QB

Aug 20, 2026

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FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Eagles were on brink of district title in 2025

Aug 20, 2026

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FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Crystal City celebrates 100 years of football

Aug 18, 2026

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OUTDOORS: Dove season is first for fall hunting opportunities

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OUTDOORS: Dove season is first for fall hunting opportunities

Aug 21, 2026

OUTDOORS: Fall food plot planting programs offer answers for deer hunters

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OUTDOORS: Fall food plot planting programs offer answers for deer hunters

Aug 14, 2026

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OUTDOORS: Nature center celebrates 35 years with passport program

Aug 7, 2026

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OUTDOORS: Fishing derby brings back smiles, memories

Jul 31, 2026

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Stream teams working toward healthier waterways, one tire at a time

Jul 23, 2026

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My Leader Yummy: Two Can Cola Pork Roast and Upside-Down Chocolate Cake

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My Leader Yummy: Chicken Oriental and Wild West Corn

Aug 15, 2026

My Leader Yummy: Sloppy Jose’s and Mexican Wedding Cookies

Aug 8, 2026

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Trivia Two Ways

Trivia Two Ways: Schools in Fiction

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Trivia Two Ways: Schools in Fiction

Aug 19, 2026

Trivia Two Ways: Famous Ships

Aug 12, 2026

Trivia Two Ways: Rewatchable Movies

Aug 5, 2026

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Pet Spot: Oreo the cat prefers relaxing on his back

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Pet Spot: Oreo the cat prefers relaxing on his back

Aug 16, 2026

Pet Spot: Rowdy unlikely looking pitbull mix

Aug 9, 2026

Pet Spot: Cujo provides emotional support to owner

Aug 2, 2026

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Herculaneum Fire Department "water parade" - Aug. 8, 2026

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Herculaneum Fire Department "water parade" - Aug. 8, 2026

Aug 19, 2026

Remembering Northwest High School student Jersey Greer

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Remembering Northwest High School student Jersey Greer

Aug 13, 2026

Green Thumbs photo contest 2026

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Green Thumbs photo contest 2026

Aug 12, 2026

Rock Community Fire Protection District spray down - Aug. 1, 2026

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Rock Community Fire Protection District spray down - Aug. 1, 2026

Aug 8, 2026

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The Fleeting Wilds of a Jackson Hole Summer

The Fleeting Wilds of a Jackson Hole Summer

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15 Places Around the World That Are Off-Limits to Tourists

WATCH: Washington therapist takes "counseling censorship" fight back to court

WATCH: Washington therapist takes "counseling censorship" fight back to court

14th Annual Cat Walk Brings Bobcat Pride To Downtown Bozeman

14th Annual Cat Walk Brings Bobcat Pride To Downtown Bozeman

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May 28, 2020

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May 27, 2020