PERRYVILLE, Mo. — Perry County is taking a proactive step toward strengthening local emergency response efforts by hosting its first training session with the American Red Cross to begin forming a local Disaster Action Team (DAT). The American Red Cross training, that was facilitated through Perry County Emergency Management, was held Saturday, January 10, at […]
STE. GENEVIEVE — The Perryville Police Department has released its latest arrest report. 26-year-old Dwayne L. Crawford of Cape Girardeau was arrested at 10:53 pm Monday in Perry County on a pedestrian violation out of Cape Girardeau. He was being held in the Perry County Jail pending the posting of bond.
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RED BUD – Illinois State Represenative David Friess has announced he is partnering with the Illinois Secretary of State’s Office to bring back Mobile DMV services to his district in 2026. These events will give residents a convenient opportunity to take care of DMV services close to home. Appointments can be made by
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STE. GENEVIEVE – The minutes of the Ste. Genevieve County Commission meeting held January 8, 2026 have been released.
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STE. GENEVIEVE, Mo. – The Ste. Genevieve County Health Department announces a contract continuance to provide WIC services for federal fiscal year 2026 has been signed with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) provides services to pregnant women, new mothers, infants
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EVANSVILLE, IN – Two Randolph County Students at the University of Evansville have been named to the Dean’s List every fall and spring semester. To merit the honor of being placed on the Dean’s List, a student must have carried a full academic load of 12 hours or more and have earned a grade point
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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Scores of high school and community college students from all over Southern Illinois will compete for scholarships and prestige at the 28th annual Accounting Challenge, set for Jan. 23 at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Students from around the region enjoy participating in the thought-provoking team-building competition at
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62nd Annual event features 8 local teams, January 12-13th at CHS Colbert Gymnasium By Jim Beers CHESTER – The 62nd Chester High School CIT (Chester Invitational Tournament) tipped off Monday January 12. The popular event is thought to be the longest-running high school boys’ basketball tournament south of I-70. This year’s event runs January
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Larry Wayne White, 78, of Perryville, Missouri passed away Saturday, January 10, 2026, at his home. He was born June 4, 1947, to Stanley Arthur White and Marie Audell (Blaylock) White-Lukefahr. He and Erma Jean (Johnson) were married November 23, 1967, at Crossroads Methodist Church and are the parents of two sons, Greg
Cole M. Bockman, 47, died Sunday, January 11, 2026. He passed away peacefully at his residence in Perryville. He was born October 2, 1978, in Perryville, MO, beloved son of Laura (Graff) Armbruster and Erv Armbruster. Cole was a treasured brother, son, uncle, cousin, nephew, and grandson who left this world far too soon. He
