CAPE GIRARDEAU – The 20th Annual Cape Girardeau Polar Plunge will take place Saturday, February 7 at Cape County Park North, bringing together community members for one of winter’s most exciting fundraising events benefiting Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO). Participants will dress in costumes and swimwear before taking a plunge into icy waters to raise funds […]
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PERRYVILLE – The American Legion Auxiliary District 13 met December 14th, 2025. Newly-elected officers were installed by Missouri Department of ALA President Wanda Kinder. Two members of Perryville ALA Unit 133 were elected and installed: Diane Kohm as District 13 Treasurer and Carol Taylor as District 13 Vice President.
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CHESTER – Join the Chester Chamber of Commerce Friday, February 20th for our 6th Annual Night at the Races at the Chester Country Club!! This event is always a fun time. Tables are limited, so reach out to David at 618-826-2331 or at drandall@bvnb.com to reserve your table today. A limited number of sponsorships are also
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JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to remind the public that driver examination stations throughout the state will be closed on the following date: Monday, January 19, 2026, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
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LENEXA, KANSAS – U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proud to announce significant progress remediating lead-contaminated properties throughout EPA Region 7, marking more environmental cleanup milestones in the nation’s heartland. During 2025, EPA Region 7 cleaned up over 775 residential properties and removed 1,098,965 cubic yards of waste. “The work EPA Region 7 staff completed
CHICAGO — Get Covered Illinois has announced that it is giving residents an additional 16 days to enroll in health insurance through the state’s official marketplace. Customers now have until January 31 to apply for and enroll in coverage. “We are seeing record numbers of customers finding more affordable coverage by taking the time to
BOSTON, Mass. – Average gasoline prices in Missouri have fallen 4.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.42/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,940 stations in Missouri. Prices in Missouri are 15.6 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 32.2 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The
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STE. GENEVIEVE – The Sainte Genevieve Museum Learning Center’s next speaker presentation will focus on northern Ste. Genevieve County. Guest presenter, Bill Holst will walk us down memory lane this Wednesday, January 14 at 6 p.m. at the Orris Theater in Ste. Genevieve. The program, sponsored by the Beacon, is free to museum
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PERRYVILLE – The Perryville Police Department has released its latest arrest reports. Arrested were: 40-year-old Tiffany J. Neeley-Coleman of Cape Giradeau on December 23rd in the 1000 block of West St. Joseph Street on a fugitive warrant for assault. 25-year-old Summer M. Davenport and 45-year-old Aaron D. Davenport, both of Piedmont, Mo.,
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CHESTER – Randolph County Sheriff has released its latest arrest reports. Arrested were: Timothy D. Hahs 36, Sparta, arrested January 5, 2026 by Sparta Police on a Madison County warrant for failure to appear on a criminal trespass to residence charge. Is incarcerated. Tiffany P. Musielak 39, Coulterville, arrested January 6, 2026 by
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