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Eureka Leader - May 7

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This is what moms really want for Mother’s Day, and it’s not flowers

  • Zuzana Paar
  • May 5, 2026

A last-minute flower order is no longer the go-to for Mother’s Day. Shoppers are choosing restaurant reservations, day trips or fully handled meals that take ... Read more

The post This is what moms really want for Mother’s Day, and it’s not flowers appeared first on Food Drink Life.

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
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Arnold is getting a new restaurant.

New Aging Ahead senior center to open in Arnold
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New Aging Ahead senior center to open in Arnold

  • By Tony Krausz
  • Sep 22, 2024
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Aging Ahead will reopen a senior center in Arnold, more than four years after the agency closed the one that used to operate in the city.

McDonald’s is coming to Barnhart
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McDonald’s is coming to Barnhart

  • By Abby Stetina
  • Sep 2, 2024
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The world’s largest fast-food restaurant chain is opening a new location in Barnhart.

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