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Festus approves more data center-related annexations

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Former gymnastics coach admits to sexually assaulting girls

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Former gymnastics coach admits to sexually assaulting girls

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Health Department releases food inspection reports for week of Aug. 23

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Health Department releases food inspection reports for week of Aug. 23

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Retired judge pulls name from November ballot

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Retired judge pulls name from November ballot

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Crystal City sues to block annexation law’s use

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Crystal City sues to block annexation law’s use

Sep 4, 2026

Arnold annexes two Fox C-6 elementary schools

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Arnold annexes two Fox C-6 elementary schools

Sep 3, 2026

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County to begin overlaying, sealing select roads Sept. 8

Sep 3, 2026

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Eureka Police arrest driver with more than twice legal blood-alcohol level

Sep 3, 2026

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Calendar of Events Sept. 3-10

Sep 3, 2026

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Health Department releases food inspection reports for week of Aug. 23

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Health Department releases food inspection reports for week of Aug. 23

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During the week of Aug. 23, the Jefferson County Health Department inspected 35 food establi…

Health Department releases food inspection reports for week of Aug. 16

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Health Department releases food inspection reports for week of Aug. 16

By Leader staff
Aug 29, 2026

During the week of Aug. 16, the Jefferson County Health Department inspected 35 food establi…

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Accidents

Festus man dies following Hwy. 67 motorcycle crash

Accidents

Festus man dies following Hwy. 67 motorcycle crash

Aug 28, 2026

Hillsboro woman dies after Hwy. 21 crash near De Soto

Aug 25, 2026

Cedar Hill man dies in crash on Hwy. NN

Jul 31, 2026

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Former gymnastics coach admits to sexually assaulting girls

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Former gymnastics coach admits to sexually assaulting girls

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Eureka Police arrest driver with more than twice legal blood-alcohol level

Sep 3, 2026

Festus Police investigate false assault report

Sep 3, 2026

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Business

Online women’s boutique expands to storefront in De Soto

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Online women’s boutique expands to storefront in De Soto

Aug 31, 2026

Spire volunteers spruce up Scout camp

Aug 30, 2026

Six Flags St. Louis renamed Mid America Adventure

Aug 27, 2026

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Local Events

Annual Twin City Days festival offers a variety of fun events for all ages

Annual Twin City Days festival offers a variety of fun events for all ages

Sep 4, 2026

Calendar of Events Sept. 3-10

Calendar of Events Sept. 3-10

Sep 3, 2026

First evening Arnold Farmers Market draws good attendance

First evening Arnold Farmers Market draws good attendance

Aug 30, 2026

Mastodon State Historic Site turns 50 this year

Mastodon State Historic Site turns 50 this year

Aug 28, 2026

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Obituaries

Rebecca D. Wegener, 66, Imperial

Rebecca D. Wegener, 66, Imperial

Sep 4, 2026

Stephen Neil Becker, 68, St. Louis

Stephen Neil Becker, 68, St. Louis

Sep 4, 2026

Kenneth Michael Marler, 78, Arnold

Kenneth Michael Marler, 78, Arnold

Sep 4, 2026

Raymond Lammert, 91, Festus

Raymond Lammert, 91, Festus

Sep 4, 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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CROSS COUNTRY OUTLOOK: New era begins, same expectations remain

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CROSS COUNTRY OUTLOOK: New era begins, same expectations remain

Sep 3, 2026

CROSS COUNTRY OUTLOOK: Tigers on course to win another state title

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CROSS COUNTRY OUTLOOK: Tigers on course to win another state title

Sep 3, 2026

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Sep 3, 2026

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Sep 3, 2026

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Athlete of the Week (Sept. 1, 2026) Jett Black, Windsor football

Sep 1, 2026

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OUTDOORS: Hunter education classes will fill quickly as fall arrives

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OUTDOORS: Hunter education classes will fill quickly as fall arrives

Aug 28, 2026

Leadwood sewage plant pollutes Big River, DNR says

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Leadwood sewage plant pollutes Big River, DNR says

Aug 25, 2026

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OUTDOORS: Dove season is first for fall hunting opportunities

Aug 21, 2026

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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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My Leader Yummy: Rainy Day BBQ Pork Sandwiches and Salted Cashew Butterscotch Cookies

Aug 29, 2026

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

Aug 22, 2026

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Trivia Two Ways: Guest Stars

Sep 2, 2026

Trivia Two Ways: Famous People Named Chris

Aug 26, 2026

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Aug 19, 2026

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Pet Spot: Cruiser remembered as good friend

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Pet Spot: Cruiser remembered as good friend

Updated Aug 31, 2026

Pet Spot: Bella enjoys boat rides, being in water

Aug 23, 2026

Pet Spot: Oreo the cat prefers relaxing on his back

Aug 16, 2026

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Brenden’s Friday Backpacks Craft and Vendor Show - Aug. 28, 2026

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Brenden’s Friday Backpacks Craft and Vendor Show - Aug. 28, 2026

Sep 2, 2026

Discovery Festival - Aug. 28, 2026

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Discovery Festival - Aug. 28, 2026

Sep 2, 2026

Charlie’s Believe Fly-In and Air Show

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Charlie’s Believe Fly-In and Air Show

Sep 2, 2026

Arnold Senior Expo 2026

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Arnold Senior Expo 2026

Aug 26, 2026

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Why you seriously need to stop trying to be funny at work

Why you seriously need to stop trying to be funny at work

Legal fight over Trump mail ballot restrictions could affect Montana voters ahead of midterms

Legal fight over Trump mail ballot restrictions could affect Montana voters ahead of midterms

Horse nearly dies after being fed dangerous food by campers

Horse nearly dies after being fed dangerous food by campers

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Football season brings boost to local bars and restaurants

Football season brings boost to local bars and restaurants

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Hands-Only CPR Can Save Someone You Love

May 29, 2020

Next COVID-19 Challenge: Reduce Employer Rx Costs, Enhance Patient Access

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May 28, 2020

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