July 2025

Janice N. Herron

Janice N. Herron, 78, of Perryville, Missouri peacefully passed away surrounded by her family on Monday, July 21, 2025 at her residence.   She was born November 18, 1946 in St. Louis, MO to Harry F. and Hilda “Jo” (Hagan) Babb.   She and Paul L. “Pic” Herron were married on July 11, 1986.  He

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Chester CUSD No. 139 releases minutes of public hearing, regular meeting

CHESTER – The Chester Community Unit School District No. 139 Board of Education held a public hearing and regular meeting on June 17th.   CHESTER COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.139 BOARD OF EDUCATION Public Hearing June 17, 2025   The Board of Education of Chester Community Unit School District No. 139 held a Public Hearing

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Civil War reenactment at Battle of Athens State Historic Site is Aug. 2

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Join reenactors on Saturday, Aug. 2, at the Battle of Athens State Historic Site for a reenactment of the battle that took place at the site on Aug. 5, 1861. The event begins with camps opening at 9 a.m., followed by the battle reenactment at 1 p.m. and a traditional Civil War

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Energy leaders commit to explore Missouri’s energy future at Nuclear Summit

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources, in conjunction with Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe, the National Governors Association and the U.S. Department of Energy, hosted Missouri’s first Nuclear Summit on Thursday. The event attracted more than 550 scientists, lawmakers, local leaders, citizens and stakeholders who convened in Columbia to join the conversation

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Equine shows starting this week for the 2025 Missouri State Fair

SEDALIA – The 4-H and FFA Horse Show kicks off on Wednesday, July 23, marking the start of an exciting lineup of equine shows and competitions at the Missouri State Fair!   The 4-H and FFA Horse Show runs July 23–27 in the Mathewson Exhibition Center, Donnelly Arena, and Coliseum. For full details, including classes

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MSHP reports

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri State Highway Patrol has released its latest report of arrests.   59-year-old Kenny L. Tarver of St. Louis was arrested at 11:15 p.m. Saturday, July 19, 2025 in Perry County on a Cape Girardeau charge of failing to appear for violation of financial responsibility and contempt of court and on

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Perry County School District No. 32 announces 2025 open house information

PERRYVILLE – District 32 schools are offering traditional open houses this fall to allow students and their parents/caregivers to meet teachers, obtain schedules, arrange transportation and daycare, and have students’ fall school photos taken. District administrators will also be available at all Open Houses to answer questions and receive feedback related to the storm recovery

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