February 2026

Classes resume Monday for Perry County School District No. 32

PERRYVILLE – Perry County District 32 schools will be back in session Monday, February. 2. Because of ice and drifting on some of our rural roads, we will be running emergency bus routes tomorrow as an added safety precaution. Families can view the emergency routes here: https://aptg.co/nTn5Lv “We are incredibly thankful for the hard work […]

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AG Hanaway files suit against U.S. Department of Commerce, Census Bureau seeking to cease counting illegal aliens, requests census recount

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – To defend our fundamental right to representation in government, Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway filed the most significant election lawsuit in a generation. This first-in-the-nation suit was filed against the United States Department of Commerce (DOC) and the Census Bureau for unconstitutionally allowing illegal aliens to commandeer the path to The White

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Apply now through June 30 for Senior Property Tax Freeze

STE. GENEVIEVE – Residential property owners may now apply for the Senior Property Tax Freeze (SB 190) at the Ste. Genevieve County Assessor’s Office.   Ste Genevieve County has adopted an ordinance in compliance with SB 190, regarding the Senior Property Tax Freeze.   The current tax year, 2025, will be the base year.  Taxes,

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Catch and keep trout season began (under the ice) at Legion Lake

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Trout fishing began Sunday morning at Perryville’s Legion Lake, though the weather may have put a chill on the experience.     The temperature at the Perryville Regional Airport  was two degrees below zero at the 7:04 a.m. sunrise Sunday, putting an icy hue on the first day of catch and keep

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CHS Dance Team rocks SIU Banterra Center

Chester performers wow 3,670 Saluki fans as Salukis dismantle Northern Iowa Panthers, 65-50 By Jim Beers  CHESTER – Wednesday January 28 was “Chester Night” at the SIU Banterra Center when Southern Illinois hosted the University of Northern Iowa Panthers in a Missouri Valley Conference game of basketball. The guest performers for the halftime show were

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Friess Frame

A report to the 115th District by Illinois State Representative David Friess RED BUD – As the 2026 Spring Session gets underway, I have begun filing legislation to address real issues facing families, students, and veterans across southern Illinois. So far this session, I have filed HB4251 and HB4347, both aimed at closing gaps in

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