November 2025

Chester Beautification/Tourism Commission Agenda

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CHESTER – The Chester Beautification/Tourism Commission will meet in regular session Thursday, November 20, 2025.   The tentative agenda:   Pledge of Allegiance   Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes-Brenda Owen   Treasurer’s Report-Linda Rader/Brenda Owen   Public Petitions & Correspondence ​ Standing Committee Reports • Beautiful Home Award​​​JoAnn Simmons/Linda Rader • Planters ​​​Linda Schafer​​​​​​ • […]

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Former Cape Girardeau city councilman admits buying, selling methamphetamine

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CAPE GIRARDEAU – A former Cape Girardeau city councilman on Monday admitted buying methamphetamine with the intent to sell and use it.   Rhettney B. Pierce, 55, pleaded guilty Monday in U.S. District Court in Cape Girardeau to one count of possession with the intent to distribute methamphetamine. He admitted buying four ounces of meth

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Free Community Thanksgiving Feast at Perry County UPC 

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PERRYVILLE – Perry County United Pentecostal Church would like to cordially invite our friends, neighbors, and community members in Perryville and the surrounding areas to join us for a free Thanksgiving feast on Sunday, November 23rd.   Perry County UPC is located at 1713 Perryville Blvd. in Perryville, Missouri.  (Directly across the street from Perryville

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Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois recognizes fall product top sellers

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GLEN CARBON, IL – The Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois (GSofSI) has wrapped up the annual Fall Product Program for 2025. Girls in Southern Illinois sold over $485,000 in tasty treats, magazines, and other fun products. Let’s give a shout out to the following girls for being Fall Product Top Sellers for their respective areas:

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Governor Pritzker launches $32 Million in funding for regional site readiness program

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SPRINGFIELD – Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) has announced $31.5 million in funding as part of the Regional Site Readiness Program – an infrastructure grant program designed to help communities attract businesses, create jobs, and support community renewal. Through the program, entities can apply for funding to begin

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I support Ste. Genevieve and Iron Counties in defense of the Hancock Amendment

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By Bryant Wolfin, state repesentative STE. GENEVIEVE, MO — As the elected State Representative for Missouri House District 145, Perry and Ste. Genevieve Counties, I stand firmly in support of the constitutional challenge brought forward by Ste. Genevieve and Iron Counties to defend local taxpayers,local decision-making, and the rule of law in Missouri.   This

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IRS provides tax relief for taxpayers impacted by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding in multiple counties

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WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service announced today tax relief for individuals and businesses in parts of Missouri affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding that began on March 30, 2025. These taxpayers now have until March 30, 2026, to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments.  

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Missouri Agribusiness Academy application period opens

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Agriculture is offering 30 high school students representing 4-H clubs, FFA chapters and farm families throughout Missouri the opportunity to explore careers in agriculture through the 2026 Missouri Agribusiness Academy (MAbA). MAbA is a competitive program for sophomores interested in pursuing agriculture-related degrees and careers.   “For nearly

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Missouri Conservation Commission Action – Oct. 29-30 Meeting

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JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Conservation Commission met Oct. 29 for an operational planning workshop and closed executive session and Oct. 30 for its regular open meeting, all at River Centre at The Landing, 110 Front St. in Van Buren.   Commissioners attending the open meeting were:   Margaret F. (Margy) Eckelkamp, Chair Raymond T. (Ray)

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Missouri State Parks seeks input on economic impact of parks and historic sites

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JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Missouri State Parks, in partnership with the University of Missouri, is gathering feedback to better understand how our parks and historic sites bring value to visitors and local communities. Anyone who has visited one of Missouri’s 93 state park or historic sites in the past 12 months is encouraged to take

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