January 2025

IL DCFS partners to prevent human trafficking, promote education, awareness and support survivors 

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SPRINGFIELD – January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is joining forces with the Illinois State Police (ISP), the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS), and various community organizations to raise awareness of Human Trafficking, one of the most under-reported and under-identified crimes.  Human trafficking involves the […]

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Max Rodenmeyer of Red Bud named to dean’s list at Olivet Nazarene University

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BOURBONNAIS, IL — Max Rodenmeyer of Red Bud has been named to the dean’s list at Olivet Nazarene University during the recently completed spring 2024 semester. To qualify for inclusion on the dean’s list, a student must have been enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student and must have attained a semester grade point average of

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MDC says to be on the lookout for invasive species this winter

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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) recommends learning how to identify and remove known invasive species where possible this winter. Invasive species are non-native and aggressive. They crowd out native species and are typically not ecosystem friendly to flora and fauna indigenous to Missouri. They are usually found in disturbed areas and

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Money is available for schools’ Project Prom, graduation lock-in events

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SIKESTON – The Southeast Coalition for Roadway Safety is offering grant funding to local schools that hold student lock-in events for Project Prom or High School graduation. Events must include a presentation or activity educating students on highway safety issues within their night’s agenda. Qualifying schools will receive $200 each to assist with event expenses such

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Pritzker Administration announces Illinois’ selection to participate in new federal initiative to improve maternal health

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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) has announced it has been chosen by the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to participate in the new Transforming Maternal Health (TMaH) Model, which seeks to improve maternal health outcomes by implementing a more whole-person approach to care. The federal program

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Winter storm delays Joint Justice Center events

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PERRYVILLE – The Perry County and Perryville community were getting ready with Zoellner Construction to celebrate the newly-constructed Perry County Joint Justice Center.     However, the ceremonies marking the completion of the building and an open house scheduled for this Friday and Saturday, have been postponed thanks to the storm which brought sleet, freezing

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Terry Lee Gillis

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Terry Gillis passed away on January 5, 2025 on the family farm in Sainte Genevieve, MO at the age of 73. He had been battling lung and heart problems for many years.   Terry enjoyed playing the guitar and talking about muscle cars. He played in a band for many years and listened to old

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