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Macon County prosecutor adds felony stealing charge against Kirksville man in La Plata storage unit case
The Atlanta Missourian Staff MACON — Prosecutors have added a felony stealing charge against the Kirksville man accused of breaking…
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Kirksville Man Charged With Felony Property Damage After La Plata Storage Unit Break-In
The Atlanta Missourian Staff MACON — A Kirksville man faces a felony property damage charge in Macon County Circuit Court…
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Registered sex offender charged with mowing lawn near New Cambria park, school
The Atlanta Missourian Staff MACON COUNTY — A registered sex offender from New Cambria was arrested this week on a…
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Missouri House passes sweeping AI, social media bill 145-3
The Atlanta Missourian Staff JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri House voted overwhelmingly Monday to restrict minors’ access to social media…
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Road Closures This Week Affect Key Macon County Routes
The Atlanta Missourian Staff Drivers in Macon County should plan for several road closures this week as MoDOT crews conduct…
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Macon Woman Faces Felony Charges After Alleged Shotgun Incident During Custody Exchange
The Atlanta Missourian Staff A Macon woman is behind bars on a $75,000 cash-only bond after allegedly firing a shotgun…
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Gas Prices Climb in Macon County, War Overseas Is Part of the Reason
If you filled up this week, your wallet already knows: gas prices are up — sharply. Regular unleaded in Macon…
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About 975 Macon County Residents’ Tax Assessments Late
The Atlanta Missourian Staff In an announcement on Facebook, it was reported that about 975 people in Macon County have…
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Missouri expands prosecutors’ role in juvenile cases, lengthens prison terms
By Steph Quinn — The Atlanta Missourian Legislation signed by the governor allows prosecutors to request a hearing to certify…
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Bender wins Atlanta mayor’s race unopposed; school board elects three
The Atlanta Missourian Staff Lisa Bender was elected mayor of Atlanta unopposed Tuesday, receiving 57 of 64 votes cast, with…