Government offices will be closed Moinday in observance of Memorial Day, a holiday established in the 1860s to recognize the sacrifices of those who had served in the Armed Forces.
In accordinace with American Legion flague etiquette, flags should be flown at half-staff until noon Monday, then raised to the top of the staff for the rest of the day.
The Southeast Missourian will resume publication with Tuesday's edition.
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