January 2024

French Village resident named to Harding University Dean’s List

SEARCY, Ark. — A French Village resident is among more than 1,300 Harding University students included on the dean’s list for grades achieved during the Fall 2023 semester.   Abigail Anderson, a sophomore studying management, is among the more than 1,300 Harding University students included on the dean’s list for grades received during the fall […]

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Illinois State Police announces conviction of man in murder of three-year-old

CARBONDALE – Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) Zone 7 agents have announced the conviction of 47-year-old Isaac Hill from Carbondale for first degree murder, stemming from of the death of his daughter.     On June 22, 2022, the Carbondale Police Department (CPD) requested ISP to assist with the investigation of

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Jefferson College introduces Tiered Tuition program for 2024-25 school year

HILSBORO – When Jefferson College students attend their classes in the fall 2024 semester they will be the first group on campus enrolled under a new tiered tuition model, which simplifies billing, makes the Missouri A+ scholarship program more efficient for students, and better represents the costs of each class offered.   In an effort

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Letter to the Editor from locally-supported Christmas project

Dear Editor, Generosity throughout ​​​​​​ contributed to a successful shoebox gift collection season at drop-off locations for the Samaritan’s Purse project Operation Christmas Child. Across the U.S., the project collected 10 million shoebox gifts in 2023. Combined with those collected from partnering countries in 2023, the ministry is now sending over 11.3 million shoebox gifts

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MDHEWD to help workers displaced by Magnitude 7 Metals closure

PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. – Team members will be available to help employees take steps in finding new employment.   The Missouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development (MDHEWD) will have team members available early next week in Portageville, Missouri to help employees impacted by the recent announcement of Magnitude 7 Metals closure.   MDHEWD’s Rapid

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Mineral Area College holds EMS pinning ceremony

PARK HILLS – Mineral Area College held a pinning ceremony for Emergency Medical Services graduates Thursday, January 18, 2024, in the college’s Fine Arts Theater. Nine students were honored for completing the Paramedic Technology Certificate, a four-semester program that trains students to perform advanced emergency medical care and prepares them for the National Registry Exam.

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Office of Broadband Development submits Digital Opportunity Plan for the state’s Digital Equity Planning Grant Program

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Department of Economic Development’s (DED) Office of Broadband Development (OBD) has announced that it has submitted its Digital Opportunity Plan as part of its implementation of the Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) Digital Equity Act.   “The Office of Broadband Development is removing barriers to participation

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Perryville Police reports

PERRYVILLE – The Perryville Police Department has released its latest reports.   22-year-old Charles J. Ticer of Ava, Illinois was cited for driving while revoked or suspended and speeding following a traffic stop on Highway 51 at Grand Avenu at 8:32 p.m.Wednesday, January 24.   20-year-old Jaylin M. White of Chester was picked up January

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PHS Robotics Club brings home two trophies

PERRYVILLE – A huge congratulations to Simon Wibbenmeyer and Grady Warren for bringing home two trophies Saturday! The Perryville Pirates, FIRST Tech Challenge Team No. 20378, was chosen as the first alliance partner. Together, along with MotorDame, FTC Team No. 7961, took first place in the Southeast Missouri League Tournament.   The Pirates also took

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