May 2024

Honoring Illinois’ Fallen

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinoid Department of Central Management Services has received notice from Governor JB Pritzker that all person or entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act are to fly the flags at half-staff Monday in honor of Memorial Day.   Please lower the United States flags and the State flags at all buildings

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Mississippi River expected to fall below flood stage

CHESTER – The Mississippi River remained above flood stage Monday.   The river was at 27.47 Monday morning, 0.47 feet above the 27.0 flood stage.   It was forecast to fall below flood stage to 26.4 this morning, then fall to 25.5 Wednesday, 24.8 Thursday, 24.2 Friday and 23.7 Saturday.   The high water has

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MRV Banks steps up to support local family after devastating house fire

CAPE GIRARDEAU – In an extraordinary act of community support, MRV Banks has come to the aid of a local family who recently lost their home in a devastating fire. The bank has provided essential financial assistance to help the family get back on their feet during this challenging time.     The fire, which

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MU Extension webinar series looks at common garden woes

CAPE GIRARDEAU – Gardening enthusiasts can learn how to deal with diseases, insects and weeds in your vegetable garden during a three-part webinar series presented by University of Missouri Extension horticulture specialists 6:30-8 p.m. Mondays, June 3-June 17.   Tomatoes, a favorite vegetable garden plant, have numerous issues each year, says Debi Kelly, who will

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Our way of life

by Caleb Jones | cjones@amec.coopEvery parent has experienced this situation. A few weekends ago, my daughter, Charlie, had a dance recital out of town. While I normally try to make these events, we ran into a scheduling conflict as my son, Max, had a soccer game at the same time. Lindsey and I had no choice

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Perryville Police reports

PERRYVILLE – The Perryville Police Department has released its latest reports.   Police say there were two arrests:   42-year-old Gary Lee Rice, who is homeless in Perryville, was arrested May 3rd on charges of possession of a controlled substance, two counts of endangering the welfare of a child involving drugs – first offense, unlawful

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