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Jefferson County Leader - Aug. 20

Jefferson County Leader - Aug. 20

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Kettelhut’s Smokehouse serves fresh barbecue, homemade pies

Kettelhut’s Smokehouse serves fresh barbecue, homemade pies

  • Jul 29, 2026
  • 1 min to read

For 12 years, four things have made Kettelhut’s Smokehouse in Crystal City successful: good food, good service, good atmosphere and delicious …

Nowhere Food and Drink Co. to offer new menu items

Nowhere Food and Drink Co. to offer new menu items

  • Jul 29, 2026
  • 1 min to read

The owners of Nowhere Food and Drink Co. say they enjoy trying new things with food.

LaLa’s Roast and Bistro offers take home dinners

LaLa’s Roast and Bistro offers take home dinners

  • Jul 29, 2026
  • 1 min to read

Homemade take home dinners are a success for LaLa’s Roast and Bistro owner Leigha Gaston said.

Super Smokers, Dough Crazy shut down
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Super Smokers, Dough Crazy shut down

  • By Abby Stetina
  • Dec 28, 2025
  • 1 min to read

Two Eureka restaurants closed this month.

Free Thanksgiving meals available through local churches, organizations
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Free Thanksgiving meals available through local churches, organizations

  • By Teresa Inserra
  • Nov 25, 2025
  • 2 min to read

Several Jefferson County churches and organizations will offer free Thanksgiving meals to those in need Thursday.

Northwest High Theater Club to hold murder mystery dinner
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Northwest High Theater Club to hold murder mystery dinner

  • By Kate Bequette
  • Nov 1, 2025
  • 1 min to read

Northwest High School Theater Club students will keep the audience on their toes during their Mystery Dinner Theatre performance.

Jerry Dale Prater, 73, House Springs
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Jerry Dale Prater, 73, House Springs

  • Oct 30, 2025

Jerry Dale Prater, 73, of House Springs died Oct. 22, 2025, at his home after a long illness. Mr. Prater was a U.S. Army veteran and a printin…

Frankie Gianino’s offers popular dining, gathering spot

Frankie Gianino’s offers popular dining, gathering spot

  • By Teresa Inserra
  • Aug 6, 2025
  • 1 min to read

The Frankie Gianino’s restaurant at 1209 Main St. in Imperial has been a part of the Jefferson County community for 18 years.

Cafe Smok N Pi serves barbeque and more in family-friendly place
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Cafe Smok N Pi serves barbeque and more in family-friendly place

  • By Goldie Lowe
  • Aug 6, 2025
  • 1 min to read

Cafe Smok N Pi, 12636 Hwy. 21, in De Soto offers a family-friendly environment where customers may enjoy pizza, barbeque and more, said Bill C…

New restaurant to open in former Local House location
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New restaurant to open in former Local House location

  • By Tony Krausz
  • Feb 7, 2025
  • 1 min to read

Arnold is getting a new restaurant.

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• Jefferson County Leader: ISSN 3064-948X (Print) ISSN 3064-9498 (Online) • Arnold-Imperial Leader: ISSN 2998-078X (Print) ISSN 2998-0798 (Online) • West Side Leader: ISSN 2998-0828 (Print) ISSN 2998-0836 (Online) • Eureka Leader: ISSN 2998-0801 (Print) ISSN 2998-081X (Online)

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