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Jefferson County Leader - March 19

Jefferson County Leader - March 19

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Monday, March 23, 2026
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Festus tournament to feature high-level play, clinics with pro player
Local Events
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Festus tournament to feature high-level play, clinics with pro player

  • By Kevin Carbery
  • Jun 20, 2024
  • 1 min to read

The 2024 Twin City Larry Crites Memorial Firecracker Festival Pickleball Tournament will not only feature high-level competition, but also cli…

Jokerst Park pickleball courts set to reopen Thursday
Local News
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Jokerst Park pickleball courts set to reopen Thursday

  • By Kevin Carbery
  • Jun 12, 2024

The city of Festus announced that the Jim and Michelle Berger Pickleball Courts in Jokerst Memorial Park will reopen at 4 p.m. Thursday, June …

Jokerst Park pickleball courts replacement project kicks off
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Jokerst Park pickleball courts replacement project kicks off

  • By Kevin Carbery
  • Jan 18, 2024
  • 1 min to read

A $500,000-plus project to replace the Jim & Michelle Berger Pickleball Courts at Jokerst Memorial Park in Festus is underway.

Festus Police investigate reports of Orbeez Challenge-type shootings
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Festus Police investigate reports of Orbeez Challenge-type shootings

  • By Leader staff
  • Mar 25, 2022

Festus Police are investigating recent reports about a group of young men allegedly driving around in a red car and shooting at people with wi…

Spectators welcome at Festus pickleball tournaments
Local News
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Spectators welcome at Festus pickleball tournaments

  • By Kevin Carbery
  • Jun 19, 2021

Two pickleball tournaments will be held right before and during the Twin City Firecracker Festival, which is set for Friday and Saturday (June…

Berger honored for promoting pickleball in community
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Berger honored for promoting pickleball in community

  • By Kevin Carbery
  • Jan 18, 2021

Jim Berger, a pickleball fanatic who has worked for years to promote the game in the county, recently was honored for his efforts.

Power washing company disinfects playgrounds at Festus parks for free
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Power washing company disinfects playgrounds at Festus parks for free

  • By Kevin Carbery
  • Mar 27, 2020

Dave Smith, who owns the Fully Involved Power Washing Inc. based in Festus, has volunteered to power wash playgrounds at West City Park and Jo…

Section of Festus South Mill Street closed for lagoon elimination project
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Section of Festus South Mill Street closed for lagoon elimination project

  • By Kevin Carbery
  • Sep 4, 2019

South Mill Street from Brothers Drive to Festus Centre Drive (next to Jokerst Memorial Park) is closed while work is underway to eliminate the…

Twin City Days organizers relocate some events; cancel or postpone others
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Twin City Days organizers relocate some events; cancel or postpone others

  • By Kevin Carbery
  • Sep 6, 2018

Twin City Days organizers have canceled, postponed or moved events indoors in response to forecasts for heavy rain today through Saturday (Sep…

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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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