September 2024

Mizzou economists assess the ag economy, find mixed outlook for U.S. agriculture

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COLUMBIA, Mo. — United States net farm income in 2024 was $137 billion, falling slightly below the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) September forecast and $9 billion lower than the 2023 figure, according to the latest update of the annual U.S. farm income and consumer food price report by The Food and Agricultural Policy Research […]

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MSHP arrests

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JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri State Highway Patrol has released its latest report of arrests.   A 34-year-old Baldwin, Illinois woman Brittney Jones was arrested September 19 at 9:10 a.m. on a warrant out of Ste. Genevieve County for failure to appear on a charge of driving without a license.   She was being held

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Perry County Creative Arts presents Halloween Masquerade Ball

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PERRYVILLE — Are you ready to dance with the shadows and waltz with the wicked? This October 12th, the night will come alive with ghostly glamour at the Halloween Masquerade Ball! Date and Time: October 12th, from 6:30-11 p.m. Location: American Legion Hall in Perryville, Missouri Mystical Masquerade Awaits: Unveil your inner spirit with a

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SIU Carbondale’s Southern Illinois Piano Festival features guest artists, lectures

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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — The Southern Illinois University Carbondale Southern Illinois Piano Festival will once again provide magical moments next month as the biennial classical music festival brings works of renowned pianists to the region for lectures, workshops and solo recitals. Noted pianist Daniel Paul Horn, a professor at Wheaton College Conservatory of Music, kicks

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SIU’s Banned Books Week includes donation of 500+ books to Morris Library

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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — A celebration of donated books to Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Special Collections Research Center (SCRC) and a continuing focus on the harms of censorship will highlight Banned Books Week, which runs Sunday through Saturday, Sept. 22-28, at Morris Library. Anne Marie Hamilton-Brehm, left, associate dean for library affairs at SIU

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Treasurer Frerichs honors Hispanic leaders and celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

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SPRINGFIELD – Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs has hosted a celebration to commemorate Hispanic Heritage Month, honoring the work of community leaders from throughout the state. The event was an opportunity to reflect on the great achievements of Hispanics and present awards to eight Latino leaders, including the associate head coach of the University of

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Ava Greer named September Elks Student of the Month

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STE. GENEVIEVE – Congratulations to Ava Greer, the Elks Student of the Month for September from Ste. Genevieve High School. Ava is the daughter of Michelle and Tony Greer.   Ava’s scholastic honors include: being ranked first in her senior class; earning A Honor Roll; being in the Top 10% of her class; being awarded

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