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Jefferson County Leader - March 19

Jefferson County Leader - March 19

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Thursday, March 19, 2026
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EXCLUSIVE: More than 300 Iranians apprehended by Border Patrol under Trump

  • By Bethany Blankley | The Center Square contributor
  • Updated Mar 17, 2026

(The Center Square) – Since President Donald Trump has taken office, 307 Iranians who attempted to illegally enter the country have been apprehended by Border Patrol agents. 

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In a first, nine Texas Antifa members found guilty on federal terror charges

  • By Sarah Roderick-Fitch | The Center Square
  • Updated Mar 14, 2026

(The Center Square) – In a historical first, nine people have been convicted by a federal jury on domestic terrorism charges connected to Antifa.

UPDATED: House Springs man involved in standoff with Sheriff’s Office faces felony charges
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UPDATED: House Springs man involved in standoff with Sheriff’s Office faces felony charges

  • By Leader staff
  • Updated Mar 13, 2026

3:20 p.m. FRIDAY UPDATE: Ronald Louis Lalk Jr., 44, of House Springs has been accused of shooting a woman and not immediately allowing her to …

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Terrell County sheriff: Virtual wall, counter-surveillance better options than border wall

  • By Bethany Blankley | The Center Square contributor
  • Updated Mar 12, 2026

(The Center Square) – A 26-year Border Patrol veteran, U.S. Air Force veteran and now Terrell County Sheriff Thad Cleveland says what law enforcement needs in the Big Bend region of Texas is a virtual wall and countersurveillance technology, not a physical border wall. 

Man allegedly assaults woman at Eureka hotel
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Man allegedly assaults woman at Eureka hotel

  • By Leader staff
  • Feb 25, 2026

Tyson Douglas Schrader, 21, of Washington has been accused of attacking a woman at the Super 8, 1733 W. Fifth St., in Eureka, according to cou…

UPDATE: Fenton murder victim, suspect names released
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UPDATE: Fenton murder victim, suspect names released

  • By Leader staff
  • Feb 16, 2026

Feb. 16 UPDATE: The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office released the names of a woman found dead Feb. 14 at a home in Fenton and the name of the…

Byrnes Mill approves jail agreement with Pevely
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Byrnes Mill approves jail agreement with Pevely

  • By Carrson McDaniel
  • Feb 16, 2026
  • 1 min to read

The cities of Byrnes Mill and Pevely have approved a jail sharing agreement.

Glass door damaged at Eureka car dealership
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Glass door damaged at Eureka car dealership

  • By Leader staff
  • Feb 15, 2026

Eureka Police are trying to identify three men who appeared to try to break into the Scoreboard Automotives Sales and Leasing dealership, 1375…

Tools stolen from Eureka storage unit
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Tools stolen from Eureka storage unit

  • By Leader staff
  • Feb 2, 2026

Eureka Police are investigating the theft of tools from a storage unit at Storage Rentals of America, 306 W. Fourth St. A 49-year-old Eureka m…

Hillsboro Police recognized for efforts in 2025
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Hillsboro Police recognized for efforts in 2025

  • By Carrson McDaniel
  • Feb 2, 2026
  • 2 min to read

Four members of the Hillsboro Police Department were recognized recently for the impact they had on the department and community last year.

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International Standard Serial Number

• 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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