The Leadington Board of Aldermen met Jan. 11 and agreed to put a half-cent sales tax on the April 5 ballot that would funnel the money to the general fund, instead of to the fund dedicated to pay down the water and sewer improvements it completed a few years ago.
An issue with the United States Postal Service not postmarking tax payments on time and creating penalties and interest has come up a second week in a row at the St. Francois County commission meeting.
An area man has been sentenced to spend more than 60 years in prison after a St. Francois County jury found him guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the 2019 death of a Park Hills man.
“I never thought I’d win like that!” a Missouri Lottery Scratchers player exclaimed after uncovering a $100,000 prize on a “300X” ticket.
Rep. Chris Dinkins says her proposal would ensure representation of the entire state. Critics say it would politicize an independent agency.
Missouri's 2021-2022 deer-hunting season ended Jan. 15 with the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reporting a preliminary total deer harvest for the season of 293,670. Of the deer harvested, 143,049 were antlered bucks, 26,599 were button bucks, and 124,022 were does.
Firefighters on Jan. 9 held a prayer vigil for Chief Kevin Cremer outside Mercy Hospital in Jefferson County where he had been admitted to the ICU.
A Ste. Genevieve man was killed in a vehicle accident on Sunday night.
Furever Paws and Claws wants to introduce the community to Dutchess, a beautiful 6-year-old female retriever mix who is looking for a new home.
The SAT exam will move to a digital format in 2024 and will be shorter, administrators announced. A closer look at the changes and the reasons for them.
It’s that time again. It’s time for fresh-off-the-flattop pancakes and homemade donuts.
An area man faces felony charges this month after allegedly pulling a gun on a police officer on New Year's Eve.
Some could argue that the paperwork involved in college enrollment and financial aid is almost as tough as any of the tests it might take to get in. If students and their parents aren’t used to filling out lengthy forms and they aren’t familiar with basic financial, educational and bureaucra…
Homecoming. It’s a time when students and staff, former graduates and community come together to reconnect for an evening of high school basketball.
The Park Hills-Leadington Chamber of Commerce held its annual awards banquet at the White Magnolia Banquet Hall in Leadington Saturday evening to recognize a few outstanding citizens and companies, including the Daily Journal. The Daily Journal, in turn, gave its annual Citizen of the Year A…
High school graduation rates dipped in at least 20 states after the first full school year disrupted by the pandemic, according to a new analysis.
With many workers considering career changes and embracing the work-at-home lifestyle, a free class is being presented at the local community college on how to monetize one's art.
With filing season beginning today, the Internal Revenue Service is reminding taxpayers about several key items to keep in mind when filing their federal income tax returns this year.
Parkland Health Center recently announced Stephen Price was selected as the Our BJC Values Employee for the month of January 2022. Price is a Staff RN in the Geriatric Psychiatry unit at Parkland Health Center and has been employed at Parkland for ten years.
Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) crash reports indicate two local accidents occurred over the weekend.
After 36 years of working for St. Francois County Ambulance District, Paramedic Jim Easter radioed dispatch he was going “off-duty forever.”
An area man serving life without parole for the 2017 murder of a Reynolds County couple died this week, according to the Missouri Department of Corrections (DOC).
Two cats at the Farmington Pound; five cats at the Park Hills Pound; a dog and two cats at the Bonne Terre Pound; and four cats at the Fredericktown Pound are seeking their owners or new homes where they can be loved and cared for.
A large construction fence was installed last week on the northwest end of the court square in Fredericktown. This is the location of the soon-to-be constructed Madison County Justice Center Annex building.
The Central High School boys basketball team defeated rival North County, 74-53, on Jan. 14 at Central.
The North County High School girls basketball team defeated MAAA large school rival Central, 53-49, on Jan. 13 at Central.
Drivers on Nelson Street near Liberty Street might have found the road a bit icy Friday morning, the remnants of a residential fire that broke out earlier at a single-family dwelling.
President Biden opens his second year in office with a new focus. Here's a closer look at his agenda and strategy in this midterm election year.
With January being Trafficking Awareness Month, a newly opened bakery in Bismarck will host a trafficking expert and survivor to speak on the subject and her experience this Saturday.
A group of 14 students from across the region recently graduated from the acclaimed Jefferson College EMT program as the class of 2021. Successful completion of the program and board examinations results in certification with NREMT (National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians) to beco…
Browse through recently listed homes in the Parkland real estate market and find your next home!
Route O in St. Genevieve County is reduced as MoDOT crews perform roadside work.
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FARMINGTON – The Central girls basketball team could easily identify a lack of sufficient rebounding and perimeter shooting as deciding factors in three narrow losses this season.
FARMINGTON – St. Paul closed strong on a 17-5 scoring run, and earned a solid 47-42 girls basketball victory over Grandview on Monday night.
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. – Standout seniors Blake Cook and Dayton Boyd figure to remain medal contenders for Farmington next month at the Class 3 state wrestling tournament.
PARK HILLS – Lexi McCully enjoyed her most prolific shooting performance this season, and the Mineral Area women’s basketball team pushed through another tough battle.
Social scientist Dr. Lawrence Eppard is joined by editor-at-large of the Bulwark Bill Kristol and University of Baltimore law professor Kimberly Wehle. Both Kristol and Wehle help sort through elector fraud in the 2020 presidential election and how to fix the Electoral Count Act.
Episode 30: Richard Kyte and Scott Rada also discuss whether automated traffic enforcement is a better way to keep people safe.
Social scientist Dr. Lawrence Eppard is joined by Bob Inglis, a former Republican South Carolina Congressman, to talk about how conservative principles can help solve the problem of climate change, the future of the GOP, and more.
Social scientist Dr. Lawrence Eppard is joined by a political scientists to discuss a variety of topics including Joe Manchin, the Electoral Count Act, the future of American political parties, and more!
During a call on Tuesday, Jan. 25, 'Jackass' star and co-creator Johnny Knoxville talks heading to St. Louis for the WWE Royal Rumble on Saturday, Jan. 29.
In a recent interview with Marc Maron for his podcast, WTF with Marc Maron, the 52-year-old actor spoke about limits in comedy and brought up his confusion over Disney's upcoming live-action remake starring Rachel Zegler as Snow White.
CNBC reports Bob Dylan has sold the entirety of his recorded discography to Sony Music Entertainment. The deal will reportedly include every recorded work dating back to 1962.
The 2nd annual Living Black! Empowered by AT&T celebrations honoring Black History Month are almost underway.
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