Political discourse at Franklin County commission meetings has reached a new low. Comments (0)

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A proposed annexation plan could go to the Washington City Council in about a month. Comments (0)

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A Union boy had the ride of a lifetime Saturday when he became an honorary Wal-Mart truck driver. Comments (0)

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ST. LOUIS (AP) — The new pastor at St. John United Church of Christ in the eastern Missouri town of St. Clair doesn't play softball, but members of his church do. Or at least they did until their pastor's sexuality prompted a boycott within their church league. Comments (0)

Officials say the city needs to spend an additional $75,000 on the city hall expansion to provide water pressure for the sprinkler system needed in the building. Comments (0)

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JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Lady Gaga will have to cancel her sold-out show in Indonesia following protests by Islamic hard-liners and conservative lawmakers, who said her sexy clothes and dance moves will corrupt young people. Comments (0)

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With the gubernatorial primary only three months away, Republican Bill Randles is hoping his traditional, conservative views will help him secure his party’s nomination to take on incumbent Democrat Gov. Jay Nixon. Comments (0)