January 2026

Park Hills man arrested for stealing diesel fuel from locomotives

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ST. LOUIS – The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control (DDCC) announces the arrest of 50-year-old Donald Barry McKinney of Park Hills, MO.   McKinney was arrested on January 8, 2026, for receiving stolen property, tampering with physical evidence in felony prosecution, and resisting/interfering with arrest for a felony.   McKinney’s […]

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R-II assistant superintendent announces departure

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STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste. Genevieve County School District R-II Assistant Superintendent Dr. Lance McClard has announced he has accepted the position of superintendent for Cameron R-I Schools, effective July 1, 2026. An R-II official stated in a news release, “While this next step marks an exciting professional opportunity for Dr. McClard and his family, his

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SEMO Food Bank announces organizational updates

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SIKESTON, MO – Southeast Missouri Food Bank has announced several organizational updates designed to strengthen its ability to serve neighbors facing hunger across the region.     Camille Peters   Camille Peters has been named Chief Operating Officer and will oversee all operations, programs, and partner agencies.   “In her years with the Food Bank,

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Senator Bryant reacts to Governor signing controversial Energy Omnibus Law

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SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois State Senator Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) issued the following statement in response to the Governor’s decision to sign the controversial energy omnibus legislation from Veto Session into law:   “Governor Pritzker just signed an $8 billion rate hike into law and tried to call it an energy plan. This bill guarantees higher electric

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SGHS releases honor rolls

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STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste. Genevieve High School has released its first semester honor rolls.             12th Grade Summa Cuim Laude   Bauman, Jacey Mae    Bauman, Sawyer James          Fernow, Carly Faith Ferranto, Luke Anthony          Fischer, Kennedi Nicole         Gegg, Gavin Nathaniel Grass, Connor James   Guilford, Josephine Suzanne  Hardin, Conner Joseph           Hunter Jr, Jeffrey Lee Joggerst, Aubrey Louise        

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SIU Carbondale releases Fall 2025 semester deans’ lists

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CARBONDALE – Southern Illinois University Carbondale has released its Fall 2025 degree deans’ list.   Please note: In the deans’ lists, the number following each student’s name designates year in school (1 = freshman; 2 = sophomore; 3 = junior; 4 = senior).   A star preceding a student’s name signifies a 4.0 grade point

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