August 2023

Association of the Miraculous Medal appoints new spriritual director

PERRYVILLE – The Association of the Miraculous Medal announces the appointment of Reverend Clayton Kilburn, C.M. as Spiritual Director. Father Clay succeeds Father Kevin McCracken, C.M., who served in the role for seven years and will be undertaking a new ministry for the Congregation of the Mission (Vincentian Fathers).     Father Clay was ordained

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House Speaker Dean Plocher announces new special committee to look into earnings tax

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri House of Representatives will have a new committee aimed at reviewing and evaluating earnings taxes in the state of Missouri.   Missouri House Speaker Dean Plocher announced the creation of the new Special Interim Committee on the Earnings Tax this week, which will be tasked at looking into the

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Mars opens submissions for Chocolate History Grant

NEWARK, N.J. — Mars, Incorporated, a leader in confectionery, snacking, food, and pet care products and services and the maker of some of the world’s most-loved high-quality brands, including M&M’S®, SNICKERS®, BEN’S ORIGINAL™, PEDIGREE®, and IAMS®, announced today that it is currently accepting submissions for its 2024 Forrest E. Mars, Jr. Chocolate History Grant through

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MSHP reports arrests

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri State Highway Patrol has released its latest report of arrests.   Among those listed as arrested:   38-year-old Amanda E. Smith of Perryville at 4:46 p.m. Sunday, August 27, 2023 in Perry County on a warrant out of Cape Girardeau County for failing to appear on a charge of dangerous

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MU researchers study barriers and facilitators to accessing health care in rural Missouri

COLUMBIA, Mo. — Rural Missourians often face more disparities in health outcomes than their urban and suburban counterparts, in part from challenges accessing health care — a problem amplified in recent years by a growing physician shortage. But a new study at the University of Missouri found that health and health care organizations are increasingly

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Perryville Police reports

PERRYVILLE — The Perryville Police Department has released its latest reports:   18-year-old Kaleb L. Gris of Perryville was arrested at 12:50 p.m. August 17 on a fugitive warrant for expired plates.   38-year-old Anthony J. Del Rosario of Perryville was cited for passing on the right following a traffic crash investigation in the area

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Randolph County Sheriff’s report

CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests.   Arrested were:   Kiara N. Powell 30, Coulterville, arrested August 21, 2023 by Chester Police for driving while license suspended, unlawful possession of methamphetamines, operating uninsured motor vehicle, and operating vehicle with suspended registration.  Is incarcerated.   John G. Haslett 49,

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