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Imperial man allegedly stole items, including gun, from vehicles

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Imperial man allegedly stole items, including gun, from vehicles

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UPDATED: Three juveniles being charged after teenage girl found dead in Hillsboro-area home

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UPDATED: Three juveniles being charged after teenage girl found dead in Hillsboro-area home

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DeClue starts job as Festus city administrator

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De Soto celebrates America’s 250th birthday

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Pacific prepares for upcoming Big Boy locomotive visit

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Pacific prepares for upcoming Big Boy locomotive visit

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Conservation’s CWD strategies get pushback

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Conservation’s CWD strategies get pushback

Jul 12, 2026

Eureka couple accused of operating organized retail theft ring

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Eureka couple accused of operating organized retail theft ring

Jul 12, 2026

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Spools of copper wire stolen in Arnold

Jul 12, 2026

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Health Department releases food inspection reports for week of June 28

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Health Department releases food inspection reports for week of June 28

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Jul 11, 2026

During the week of June 28, the Jefferson County Health Department inspected 32 food establi…

Health Department releases food inspection reports for week of June 21

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Health Department releases food inspection reports for week of June 21

By Leader staff
Jul 4, 2026

During the week of June 21, the Jefferson County Health Department inspected 44 food establi…

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Herculaneum man dies in Hwy. 67 accident

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Herculaneum man dies in Hwy. 67 accident

Jul 8, 2026

Arnold man dies after Hwy. 141 crash

Jul 2, 2026

Arnold man dies in personal watercraft collision near Sullivan

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Imperial man allegedly stole items, including gun, from vehicles

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Imperial man allegedly stole items, including gun, from vehicles

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UPDATED: Three juveniles being charged after teenage girl found dead in Hillsboro-area home

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Eureka couple accused of operating organized retail theft ring

Jul 12, 2026

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Wildwood family publishes children’s activity book

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Wildwood family publishes children’s activity book

Jul 10, 2026

Anheuser-Busch to make upgrades at Arnold canning plant

Jul 2, 2026

Resort’s equipment finds new home at Crystal City pool

Jun 27, 2026

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Pacific prepares for upcoming Big Boy locomotive visit

Pacific prepares for upcoming Big Boy locomotive visit

Jul 13, 2026

Free Little Art Gallery provides creativity, connection

Free Little Art Gallery provides creativity, connection

Jul 11, 2026

Calendar of Events July 9-16

Calendar of Events July 9-16

Jul 9, 2026

Byrnes Mill to hold electronic recycling, document shredding event

Byrnes Mill to hold electronic recycling, document shredding event

Jul 5, 2026

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Jonas A. Allen, 64, Dittmer

Jonas A. Allen, 64, Dittmer

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Amy Raye Firestine, 45, Arnold

Amy Raye Firestine, 45, Arnold

2 hrs ago

Jess Avery Yount, 94, Arnold

Jess Avery Yount, 94, Arnold

3 hrs ago

Doris G. Brooks, 83, De Soto

Doris G. Brooks, 83, De Soto

21 hrs ago

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Former Jefferson County lawyer, judge dies

Former Jefferson County lawyer, judge dies

Jul 10, 2026

McKenna leaves a legacy of helping that is unmatchable

McKenna leaves a legacy of helping that is unmatchable

Jul 2, 2026

Life Story: Joseph M. Pratte, 97, formerly of Crystal City

Life Story: Joseph M. Pratte, 97, formerly of Crystal City

Jan 24, 2026

Life Story: Mary Jane Kiepe, 85, Gold Star Mother

Life Story: Mary Jane Kiepe, 85, Gold Star Mother

May 24, 2025

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OUTDOORS: Managed hunt applications open through July 31

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OUTDOORS: Managed hunt applications open through July 31

Jul 10, 2026

THE COUNTY LINE: County teams in Legion, SLABA prepare for postseason success

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THE COUNTY LINE: County teams in Legion, SLABA prepare for postseason success

Jul 9, 2026

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Jul 7, 2026

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OUTDOORS: Funding for state parks on August ballot

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Conservation’s CWD strategies get pushback

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Conservation’s CWD strategies get pushback

Jul 12, 2026

OUTDOORS: Managed hunt applications open through July 31

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OUTDOORS: Managed hunt applications open through July 31

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OUTDOORS: Funding for state parks on August ballot

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Pet Spot: One Chihuahua fondly remembered, other livens up household

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Pet Spot: One Chihuahua fondly remembered, other livens up household

Jul 12, 2026

Pet Spot: Owner describes Penny as happy cat

Jul 5, 2026

Pet Spot: Zora called part genius, part lovable idiot

Jun 28, 2026

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De Soto Chamber of Commerce Independence Day parade 2026

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De Soto Chamber of Commerce Independence Day parade 2026

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Cedar Hill Elks Fourth of July 2026

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Cedar Hill Elks Fourth of July 2026

Jul 12, 2026

Celebrating 'Best of Jefferson County'

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Celebrating 'Best of Jefferson County'

Jul 10, 2026

Herculaneum Independence Day 2026

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Herculaneum Independence Day 2026

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Hospital becomes first to use AI to spot infections early

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Dad and son ‘nearly die’ after sinking in beach mud

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Dad’s work ‘fatigue’ turns out to be blood cancer

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