‘Debtor’s prison’ lawsuit filed against St. Louis suburb resolved with $2.9 million settlement
By JIM SALTER Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — A Missouri city will pay nearly $3 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it and six other St. Louis suburbs of violating the constitutional rights of residents by jailing them and forcing them to pay fines and fees...
Sure, it might be cold and dark, but traveling to wintry places can be magical
By BETH J. HARPAZ Associated Press Planning a trip this winter? Yes, it’s tempting to look for sunny spots where you can lie on a beach or play golf. But some of my favorite winter vacations have been to northerly destinations at their coldest, darkest times of year....
The Dorena-Hickman Ferry Reopened After an Extended Closure Due to Low Water on the Mississippi River
River forecast indicates ferry can operate this week PADUCAH, Ky. (January 2, 2024) — After an extended closure due to low water on the Mississippi River, The Dorena-Hickman Ferry has resumed service. The ferry has been closed since August 23, after...
U.S. Route 60 in Stoddard County will receive Drainage Repairs
SIKESTON—Missouri Department of Transportation will perform drainage repairs on U.S. Route 60 in Stoddard County. This section of roadway is located near County Road 685 and County Road 683 near Fisk, Missouri. Weather permitting, work will take...
