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Sheriff addresses revenue shortage with hiring freeze, reorganization
By Bethany CoadSpecial to the Free PressLINCOLN COUNTY – In response to ongoing financial concerns, the Lincoln County sheriff recently announced a hiring freeze within the department. While Lincoln County has grown at a rate outpacing public safety resources and inflation, service demands have also increased. Lincoln County Sheriff Rick Harrell addressed concerns in a…
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USDA: Corn acreage down, soybeans, cotton increase
American farmers are expected to plant fewer corn acres and more soybeans and cotton in 2026, according to the latest acreage forecast from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS).
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MDC hosting mentored dove hunts in St. Charles
St. CHARLES — The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the Great Rivers Habitat Alliance (GRHA) invite youth and first-time hunters to participate in mentored dove hunts at the Jay and Carolyn Henges Wetland Education and Conservation Center.