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Jefferson County Leader - March 5

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Festus City Council candidate charged with domestic assault
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Festus City Council candidate charged with domestic assault

  • By Leader staff
  • Jan 22, 2026

Jesse Cordova, who has filed to run for a Festus City Council seat in the April election, is facing a Festus Municipal Court charge of fourth-…

Judges dismisses charges against Fenton-area woman
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Judges dismisses charges against Fenton-area woman

  • By Leader staff
  • Aug 21, 2025

A Jefferson County judge recently dismissed charges that had been filed against April M. Davidson, 35, of the Fenton area.

Ruth leaves state House to accept appointment
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Ruth leaves state House to accept appointment

  • By Steve Taylor
  • Dec 10, 2021

Becky Ruth, who has represented the 114th District in the Missouri House of Representatives for the past seven years, resigned that seat effec…

Attorney General’s Office says Health Department violated Sunshine Law
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Attorney General’s Office says Health Department violated Sunshine Law

  • By Katelyn Mary Skaggs
  • Dec 9, 2021

The Missouri Attorney General’s Office sent a Dec. 1 letter to the Jefferson County Health Department claiming the agency’s Board of Trustees …

About 30 people show up for protest at De Soto City Hall
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About 30 people show up for protest at De Soto City Hall

  • By Leader staff
  • Oct 20, 2020

A protest was held Oct. 13 in front of De Soto City Hall against a De Soto Police officer who has been accused of having an “improper display”…

ICYMI: Moreno steps down as R-3 activities director
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ICYMI: Moreno steps down as R-3 activities director

  • By Russell Korando
  • Feb 26, 2020

Ed Moreno is no longer the Hillsboro R-3 School District’s activities director, after several weeks of mystery about his absence from his duties.

Authorities investigate abuse allegations against Pevely-area church day care employees
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Authorities investigate abuse allegations against Pevely-area church day care employees

  • By Leader staff
  • Feb 4, 2020

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office and state authorities are investigating abuse allegations against former employees at a day care program…

Are we taking ‘Me Too’ too far? Ask Don Marsh
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Are we taking ‘Me Too’ too far? Ask Don Marsh

  • By Peggy Bess
  • May 1, 2019

There’s a guy I know who wears a green-and-blue-plaid shirt I really like.

Imperial woman claims Jefferson County deputies covered her security camera with mud
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Imperial woman claims Jefferson County deputies covered her security camera with mud

  • By Katelyn Mary Skaggs
  • Feb 14, 2019

Ashley Mathis, 28, of Imperial has filed a complaint with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office after deputies allegedly visited her home and …

ICYMI: Byrnes Mill cops on unpaid leave after investigation
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ICYMI: Byrnes Mill cops on unpaid leave after investigation

  • By Tracey Bruce
  • Oct 14, 2018

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