🌱 How did 500 kids and cops take over Farmington’s Walmart?
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In today's newsletter:
- How did 500 kids and cops take over Farmington’s Walmart?
Also on today's calendar: Farmington Regional Stockyards and 5 more events.
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Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 54 and low of 42 degrees.
- Thursday: Rain, then a shower, temps: high: 54, low: 20.
- Friday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 40 and low of 31 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• St. Francois County hosts one of nation's largest Shop with a Cop programs (firstalert4.com) — Hundreds of local kids just filled the aisles of Farmington’s Walmart for St. Francois County’s long-running Shop with a Cop program, one of the largest in the nation. More than 500 children received $125 to spend, often choosing gifts for family, while officers and first responders chipped in extra and built positive relationships. Community sponsors and donations keep the 30-year tradition going strong. 
📸 Around Farmington
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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CMOE – December 21, 2025
410 Thomas Rd, Farmington
3:00 pm
Sunday December 21
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Other local events
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NHC Community Support Group
Jeannie NHC Desloge , 801 Brim St , Desloge -
Business & Community Luncheon
Centene Center , 2 Black Knight Drive , Farmington
12:00 pm -
Life After Loss bereavement support group
Heart & Soul office , 412 Cayce Street , Farmington
4:30 pm -
Caregiver Support Group
NHC DESLOGE , 801 Brim Street , Desloge
5:30 pm -
Farmington Regional Stockyards
Farmington Regional Stockyards , 1600 E Woodlawn Dr , Farmington
10:30 am -
Cedarhurst Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregiver Support Group
Cedarhurst of Farmington , 200 Maple Valley Drive , Farmington
5:30 pm -
Farmington Regional Stockyards
Farmington Regional Stockyards , 1600 E Woodlawn Dr , Farmington
10:30 am
Thursday December 18
Wednesday December 24
Thursday December 25
Wednesday December 31
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🗓 Events Nearby
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KFMO Radio Show
Farmington Regional Chamber of Commerce , 302 N Washington St , Farmington
8:30 am -
Girls Basketball @ Home Vs. Herculaneum
West County High Park Hills, MO 63601
5:30 pm -
Life After Loss Bereavement Support Group
Park Hills - Leadington Chamber of Commerce , 12 Municipal Dr , Park Hills -
SASSY SENIORS (60+) Functional Fitness
Amped LIfestyle Fitness Studio , 600 S St Joe Dr , Park Hills
9:00 am
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Taco Bell posted a job opening for Team Member in Farmington. Apply here.
- Qdoba Mexican Eats posted a job opening for Restaurant Management in Farmington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Farmington here.
🗞 Nearby News
Park Hills
- Department of Natural Resources issues construction permit for solid waste processing facility in St. Francois County (mo.gov)
- Cardinals remain on attack for fifth consecutive victory (dailyjournalonline.com)
Bismarck
- Monday Roundup: Lady Cats sink threes and crash glass in triumph over South Iron (dailyjournalonline.com)
Bonne Terre
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