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Arnold-Imperial Leader - Sept. 17

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Cyclosporiasis cases climb in Jefferson County
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Cyclosporiasis cases climb in Jefferson County

  • By Teresa Inserra
  • Aug 19, 2026
  • 2 min to read

A total of 122 cyclosporiasis cases have been reported to the Jefferson County Health Department as of mid-August.

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Cyclosporiasis outbreak hits Jefferson County; 62 cases reported so far
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Cyclosporiasis outbreak hits Jefferson County; 62 cases reported so far

  • By Teresa Inserra
  • Aug 5, 2026
  • 2 min to read

Sixty-two cyclosporiasis cases have been reported to the Jefferson County Health Department, Sara Bressie, the department’s communicable disea…

Warnings issued for 7-OH, a synthetic derivative of kratom
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Warnings issued for 7-OH, a synthetic derivative of kratom

  • By Teresa Inserra
  • Nov 23, 2025
  • 2 min to read

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services has issued a statewide health advisory to warn Missourians about the serious health risk…

Jefferson County Health Department reports a human West Nile virus case
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Jefferson County Health Department reports a human West Nile virus case

  • By Teresa Inserra
  • Oct 22, 2025
  • 2 min to read

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services has reported 22 human cases of West Nile virus in the state, with three resulting in dea…

County’s marijuana sales tax revenue lower than expected
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County’s marijuana sales tax revenue lower than expected

  • By Abby Stetina
  • May 24, 2025
  • 3 min to read

Jefferson County’s sales tax on recreational marijuana sales has brought in $427,300.02 in revenue so far this year, County Executive Dennis G…

New vaccinations available as respiratory season begins Oct. 1
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New vaccinations available as respiratory season begins Oct. 1

  • By Teresa Inserra
  • Sep 27, 2023

This year marks the first respiratory season when vaccines are available for the three viruses responsible for most hospitalizations – flu, CO…

State officials shut down Super 8 hotel in Pevely
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State officials shut down Super 8 hotel in Pevely

  • By Kevin Carbery
  • Jun 29, 2023

For the second time in eight months, the Super 8 hotel in Pevely has been at least partially shut down by government officials.

Stepping in: Health Department plans to intervene in lawsuit
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Stepping in: Health Department plans to intervene in lawsuit

  • By Katelyn Mary Skaggs
  • Dec 17, 2021

Jefferson County Health Department officials have agreed to file a motion to intervene in the Robinson vs. Missouri Department of Health and S…

Three residents win $10,000 in vaccine incentive program
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Three residents win $10,000 in vaccine incentive program

  • By Katelyn Mary Skaggs
  • Sep 24, 2021

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services has announced the winners in its third COVID-19 vaccine incentive program drawing.

Bat with rabies found in Festus this week, the second one this summer
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Bat with rabies found in Festus this week, the second one this summer

  • By Katelyn Mary Skaggs
  • Sep 16, 2021

Two bats have tested positive for rabies in Jefferson County this summer, including one on Tuesday (Sept. 14) in Festus, and the other one in …

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