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Health Department releases food inspection reports for week of Sept. 6

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Health Department releases food inspection reports for week of Sept. 6

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Tick-borne illnesses growing concern in Missouri

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Tick-borne illnesses growing concern in Missouri

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Vaccines still safe and effective, health professionals say

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Vaccines still safe and effective, health professionals say

Sep 18, 2026

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UPDATED: De Soto Primary will reopen Monday after truck strikes power lines

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UPDATED: De Soto Primary will reopen Monday after truck strikes power lines

Sep 18, 2026

Jefferson College to hold ‘Pianomania’ fundraising concert

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Jefferson College to hold ‘Pianomania’ fundraising concert

Sep 17, 2026

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BackStoppers BBQ set for Saturday

Sep 17, 2026

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Staff, first responders save shop building at De Soto Country Club

Sep 17, 2026

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Calendar of Events Sept. 17-24

Sep 17, 2026

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Health Department releases food inspection reports for week of Sept. 6

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Health Department releases food inspection reports for week of Sept. 6

By Leader staff
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During the week of Sept. 6, the Jefferson County Health Department inspected 30 food establi…

Tick-borne illnesses growing concern in Missouri

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Tick-borne illnesses growing concern in Missouri

By Goldie Lowe
19 hrs ago

Shorter, milder winters may be leading to increasing tick survival rates, as well as allowin…

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Accidents

Woman dies following three-vehicle crash south of Festus

Accidents

Woman dies following three-vehicle crash south of Festus

Sep 10, 2026

One lane reopens on westbound I-44 in Eureka

Sep 8, 2026

Festus man dies following Hwy. 67 motorcycle crash

Aug 28, 2026

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UPDATED: De Soto Primary will reopen Monday after truck strikes power lines

Police Fire

UPDATED: De Soto Primary will reopen Monday after truck strikes power lines

Sep 18, 2026

Staff, first responders save shop building at De Soto Country Club

Sep 17, 2026

Truck fire on I-55 costs man his business; family seeks help of public

Sep 16, 2026

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Readers can now nominate favorites for Best of Eureka Contest

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Readers can now nominate favorites for Best of Eureka Contest

Sep 10, 2026

Online women’s boutique expands to storefront in De Soto

Aug 31, 2026

Spire volunteers spruce up Scout camp

Aug 30, 2026

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Cruisin’ For A Cause to benefit Ozark Food Pantry

Cruisin’ For A Cause to benefit Ozark Food Pantry

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Jefferson College to hold ‘Pianomania’ fundraising concert

Jefferson College to hold ‘Pianomania’ fundraising concert

Sep 17, 2026

BackStoppers BBQ set for Saturday

BackStoppers BBQ set for Saturday

Sep 17, 2026

Calendar of Events Sept. 17-24

Calendar of Events Sept. 17-24

Sep 17, 2026

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Obituaries

Denise Lynn Cherry, 68, Crystal City

Denise Lynn Cherry, 68, Crystal City

Sep 18, 2026

George Joseph Winters Jr., 91, Imperial

George Joseph Winters Jr., 91, Imperial

Sep 18, 2026

Sarah Bicklein, 48, House Springs

Sarah Bicklein, 48, House Springs

Sep 17, 2026

Arthur George Lassa, 88, Hillsboro

Arthur George Lassa, 88, Hillsboro

Sep 17, 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: Deer hunting changes respond to public opinion

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OUTDOORS: Deer hunting changes respond to public opinion

Sep 18, 2026

St. Pius opens new stadium with blowout victory

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St. Pius opens new stadium with blowout victory

Sep 17, 2026

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Athlete of the Week (Sept. 17, 2026) Keeleigh Hankins, Festus softball

Sep 17, 2026

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Two-time state champ from St. Charles West wins at Stan Nelson

Sep 17, 2026

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THE COUNTY LINE: Injuries on gridiron mount as season continues in heat

Sep 17, 2026

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OUTDOORS: Deer hunting changes respond to public opinion

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OUTDOORS: Deer hunting changes respond to public opinion

Sep 18, 2026

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

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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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My Leader Yummy: Loaded Seafood Chowder and Butterscotch Crunchies

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My Leader Yummy: Chicken Pacifica and Berry Jello Salad

Sep 12, 2026

My Leader Yummy: Corned Beef and Veggies and Baked Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Sep 5, 2026

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Trivia Two Ways: Restaurant Menu Items

Sep 16, 2026

Trivia Two Ways: Scenes Set in Bathrooms

Sep 9, 2026

Trivia Two Ways: Guest Stars

Sep 2, 2026

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Pet Spot: Goldendoodle Dallas enjoys his stuffed toys

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Pet Spot: Goldendoodle Dallas enjoys his stuffed toys

Sep 13, 2026

Pet Spot: Tucker good companion for granddaughter

Sep 6, 2026

Pet Spot: Cruiser remembered as good friend

Updated Aug 31, 2026

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Holy Family Catholic Parish groundbreaking - Sept. 12, 2026

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Holy Family Catholic Parish groundbreaking - Sept. 12, 2026

Sep 16, 2026

Twin City Days 2026

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Twin City Days 2026

Sep 16, 2026

Mastodon State Historic Site 50th anniversary - Sept. 5, 2026

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Mastodon State Historic Site 50th anniversary - Sept. 5, 2026

Sep 9, 2026

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

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Helena airport emergency drill tests response coordination

Helena airport emergency drill tests response coordination

Locked Out: Should You Take ‘Free Money’ to Buy a Home?

Locked Out: Should You Take ‘Free Money’ to Buy a Home?

WATCH: Law firm backs high-level student suing UW over race-based admissions

WATCH: Law firm backs high-level student suing UW over race-based admissions

Annie Dillard brought poetry into prose, pioneering a mystical form of creative nonfiction that critics both admired and misunderstood

Annie Dillard brought poetry into prose, pioneering a mystical form of creative nonfiction that critics both admired and misunderstood

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Football head injuries may cause low testosterone years later

Football head injuries may cause low testosterone years later

11 great US tailgating destinations for football fans

11 great US tailgating destinations for football fans

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Hands-Only CPR Can Save Someone You Love

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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

Lorena Bobbitt Shares Her Story in Lifetime Original Movie

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Make a Commitment to More Family Meals

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Make a Commitment to More Family Meals

May 27, 2020