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AGP Executive Report

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Manufacturing: Conagra plans to close its Macon plant Jan. 15, affecting 442 workers; state officials are preparing job-search support. Energy: Ameren plans three more battery plants in Missouri, while Spire is seeking a rate increase that could add about $10 a month to western Missouri customers’ bills. Small Business: New rules for intoxicating hemp products are forcing shops in Cape Girardeau and other Missouri communities to close or rethink their business. Investment: Missouri secured 131 federal Opportunity Zones intended to encourage investment, including downtown Jefferson City. Agriculture: USDA lowered its U.S. corn production forecast and raised its soybean outlook, shifting prospects for two key Missouri crops.

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Nov. 11, 2026

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Missouri poet laureate Justin Hamm visits Cape Girardeau

Cash Book Journal - Missouri |

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Jackson Cash-Book Journal - Missouri

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Owned By	Gina Raffety
Year Founded	1870
Website	https://thecash-book.com/
Domain Registration Year	2008
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Missouri, Jackson
Owner Country	United States

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Economist Tara Sinclair announced as keynote speaker for 2027 Seafood Expo North America

SeafoodSource |

Owner: Hildreth Family info about owner

SeafoodSource

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Owned By	Hildreth Family through Diversified Communications
Year Founded	2009
Website	www.seafoodsource.com
Domain Registration Year	2003
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, Maine, Portland
Owner Country	United States

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Missouri Valley Conference Soccer Championship; Wilson provides connection to last year’s Racer squad

Murray Ledger & Times - Kentucky |

Owner: Mike Davis info about owner

Murray Ledger & Times - Kentucky

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Owned By	Mike Davis
Year Founded	1973
Website	murrayledger.com
Domain Registration Year	1999
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, Kentucky, Murray
Owner Country	United States

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406 Rifle Company joins Ronan earlier this fall

Lake County Leader - Montana |

Owner: Hagadone Family info about owner

Lake County Leader - Montana

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Owned By	Hagadone Family through Hagadone Corporation & Hagadone Media Group
Year Founded	1910
Website	https://leaderadvertiser.com/
Domain Registration Year	1998
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Montana, Polson
Owner Country	United States

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3 hours ago

La Grange, Missouri, man arrested for exploitation of elderly involving his father

WGEM - Illinois |

Owner: Gray Media Inc. info about owner

WGEM - Illinois

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Owned By	Gray Media Inc. (Hilton H. Howell Chairman & Co-CEO)
Year Founded	1947
Website	www.wgem.com
Domain Registration Year	1998
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Illinois, Quincy
Owner Country	United States

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Georgia retains No. 1 position as top state for doing business in 2026

Metal Construction News |

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Metal Construction News - New York

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Owned By	Forum Media Group GmbH through Kenilworth Media Inc (Erik Tolles, CEO)
Year Founded	1980
Website	www.metalconstructionnews.com
Domain Registration Year	1999
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, New York, Buffalo
Owner Country	Germany

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Cape Girardeau hemp shop to close as new Missouri law takes effect

KFVS - Missouri |

Owner: Gray Media Inc. info about owner

KFVS - Missouri

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Owned By	Gray Media Inc. (Hilton H. Howell Chairman & Co-CEO)
Year Founded	1954
Website	www.kfvs12.com
Domain Registration Year	1996
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Missouri, Cape Girardeau
Owner Country	United States

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4 hours ago

United Market begins soft rollout of free grocery store membership to shoppers

KSHB - Missouri |

Owner: The Scripps Family info about owner

KSHB - Missouri

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Owned By	The Scripps Family through Edward W. Scripps Family trust, the E.W Scripps Company & Scripps Media Inc.
Year Founded	1970
Website	www.kshb.com
Domain Registration Year	1995
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Owner Country	United States

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