MLM Counties News. Notices. Need-to-know Information.

An expansion for a pallet repair and crushing operation south of Pevely was unanimously approved by the Jefferson County Planning and Zoning Commission on May 10.

A recent Missouri Supreme Court ruling could cost cities tens of thousands of dollars in sales tax revenue on vehicle purchases.

A ribbon cutting at 7:30 a.m. Friday will celebrate the grand opening of the High Ridge Commons Walmart Supercenter at Highway 30 and High Ridge Commons Parkway.

The city of Pevely may have to take drastic measures to avoid a possible deficit in next year’s budget.

Disagreements on the methods to fix the bad water problems in Herculaneum and Festus may have led to some bad blood between members of the Jefferson County Water Authority and the resignation of Plant Manager Tom Ward.

Missouri Lieutenant Governor Peter Kinder held a press conference in Herculaneum on Monday morning to rally for the restoration of $1.2 million earmarked in the state budget for a new Mississippi River port near the Doe Run property.

The county stands to save about $1.9 million by refinancing Certificates of Participation 2007 Series for project costs associated with construction of the Justice Center and the Juvenile Detention Center, and jail renovation.

A new CVS/Pharmacy in Crystal City will soon compete with the Walgreens in Festus just down the street.

The Fox C-6 School District recently voted to place an $18.5 million, no-tax-increase bond issue on the Aug. 7 ballot. The bond issue will be used to purchase technology equipment; repair, renovate and improve existing school facilities; purchase school buses; and convert the existing athletic facilities into multipurpose facilities.

It was not a clean sweep in the victory to unionize the Festus Police Department. On April 13, the Police Department took a vote of officers below the rank of corporal, and the vote passed 10 to 8.

A community meeting designed to help build a regional plan for sustainable development was held April 12 at Pevely City Hall.