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Ozark Electric Cooperative members caught off guard by new demand fee
Since the start of April, members of the Ozark Electric Cooperative (OEC) saw a new charge on their monthly bills — a demand charge. This charge is based on the maximum drawn power averaged from a 15-minute block in a month, meaning the highest amount of power that a household uses within 15 minutes of the month is charged on top of the total kilowatts per hour rate that is traditionally charged. The OEC includes 27,000 meters...
Missouri Supreme Court halts release of man with overturned conviction as he was about to go free
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (AP) — The Missouri Supreme Court halted the immediate release Wednesday of a man whose murder conviction was overturned — just as the man was about to walk free. A St. Louis Circuit Court judge had ordered Christopher Dunn, now 52, to be released by...
Paducah Sport Park leaders clarify Stuart Nelson Memorial plans
PADUCAH — Following the groundbreaking of the Paducah Sports Park, members of the Paducah Historical Preservation Group questioned if the Stuart Nelson Memorial was still included in the park design. Stuart Nelson was a World War I veteran, civil rights activist, and the first Black president of Dillard and...
Union City Shooting Ruled as Self-Defense
An investigation by multiple agencies has ruled a recent Union City shooting as self-defense. Union City police reports say Skylard Beard acted in self-defense, in the July 12th shooting of Brandon Morrow in the area of 503 Nash Street. Based on statements from witnesses, interviews, video and physical evidence, investigators...
Paducah's Twin Oaks Lakes host over 100 competitors, young and old, in Southern Regional Ski Championships
PADUCAH, Ky. -- There aren’t too many places where you’ll find a 6 year old and a 60 year old competing in the same event, but that’s the case at Twin Oaks Lake Wednesday. "I think our youngest skier skied this morning," event organizer Joe Burkhead said....
These are the highest-paid state employees in Missouri and Illinois
Taxpayer dollars help Missouri and Illinois employ thousands of state workers each year. Some of these workers, usually ones in high-profile capacities or leadership roles, make hundreds of thousands of dollars annually.
Big Discount Retailer Closes 3 Of Their 29 Illinois Stores
According to an SEC filing from last month, Big Lots, which was founded here in the Midwest (Columbus, Ohio) 50 years ago, said that they expect to close between 35 and 40 stores across the nation this year. They also said that they plan to open 3 new ones, but...
Lawyer in the Library Day Saturday at Marion Carnegie Library
MARION – The inaugural Lawyer in the Library Day will be held at the Marion Carnegie Library on Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. This event will be walk-in appointments only, with walk-ins added to the appointment list until 3 p.m. Please bring paperwork that relates to your legal matter, if applicable.
Colt World Series Returns to Marion Friday
MARION – The excitement is building as PONY Baseball’s Colt World Series makes its grand return to Marion, bringing together some of the finest 16U baseball talent from around the globe. This year’s competition promises to be a thrilling showcase of skill, teamwork, and international camaraderie, featuring 10 exceptional teams. Representing local pride and global diversity, the lineup includes two regional teams, four national teams, and four international teams hailing from Nicaragua, the Czech Republic, Mexico, and Japan.
Peppers Recall Sparks Warning in Kentucky, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia
Aldi has issued a recall for several fresh produce items due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause severe and sometimes fatal infections. The recall, announced online Monday, affects green peppers, jalapeños, and green beans sold under the “Freshire Farms” label. The affected...
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