Community
Governor orders flags at half-staff to honor fallen first responder
In honor of St. Charles County Ambulance District Lieutenant Sarah McCarthy, Governor Mike Kehoe ordered the U.S. and Missouri flags to be flown at half-staff at government buildings in St. Charles County and at every emergency medical service station in Missouri on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, from sunrise to sunset. “Lieutenant Sarah McCarthy was a dedicated first…
Read MoreFree breakfast meals in Irondale and Leadwood for kids on Christmas break
Fire destroys Bonne Terre restaurant
A fire, early Saturday (Dec. 13) morning, destroyed Twins BBQ and Grill located at 1024 Highway K in Bonne Terre. Preliminary assessment of the damage by the owner, considers it a total loss. According to Tammy Missey, who with her husband Shaun are the owners of the business, a call was received between 3:00 and…
Read MoreCity of Farmington prepares for weekend dangerous cold
The National Weather Service is predicting frigid air moving into the Farmington area this weekend. The coldest temperatures are expected Saturday night into Sunday morning, and dangerously cold wind chill values are likely. Confidence is high that temperatures near zero will combine with wind to produce wind chill values of -10 to -25 degrees. The…
Read MorePatty Penguin returns in a new tale and finds new friends
After several years away, a familiar penguin is waddling back into the hearts of young readers just in time for Christmas. Author Kathy Grogan will host a book signing from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 16, at the Park Hills Public Library to celebrate the release of her newest children’s book, “Patty Penguin Finds…
Read MoreFun poll: Ask your kids about Santa
Ask your kids who they believe Santa Claus is….
Read MoreThe Daily Journal helping deliver letters to Santa Claus
Kids from across the Parkland are invited to send in their Christmas wish lists and holiday messages. Space in our print editions is limited, but we will publish as many letters as possible now through Christmas. All letters received will also be shared online, where there’s no space limit. This is a service offered in…
Read MoreWarren awaits sentencing following jury’s guilty verdict for child sex crimes
On Dec. 8, 2025, the St. Francois County Prosecuting Attorney’s office issued a public statement regarding the two-day trial of Richard Warren. On Dec. 5, the jury handed down a guilty verdict against Warren for five counts of Statutory Sodomy in the First Degree and two counts of Sexual Misconduct Involving a Child. In the…
Read MoreFree Medical Equipment in St. Francois County
Residents in St. Francois County will soon have expanded access to free durable medical equipment through a new partnership between the Rural Parish Clinic of the Archdiocese of St. Louis and the St. Louis Health Equipment Lending Program (HELP), the region’s largest nonprofit provider of no-cost medical equipment. The Rural Parish Clinic, which serves uninsured…
Read MoreCity of Farmington Comprehensive Plan Open House # 3 Dec. 9
The City of Farmington is moving forward with an update to its Comprehensive Plan. This long-range policy document will guide development, land use, and significant public investments for the next decade or more. City officials say the plan provides a framework for decisions involving transportation, housing, public works, parks, and open space. It also compiles…
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