February 2026

Trump Administration denies Illinois FEMA appeal for major disaster declaration

Ill State News, News /

SPRINGFIELD – The Trump Administration through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has officially denied the State of Illinois’ appeal for a major disaster declaration following severe storms, straight-line winds, and flooding that impacted multiple counties from August 16–19, 2025.   In a letter dated February 7, 2026, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) reaffirmed its […]

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Where the Grass Grows

MO State News, News /

by Caleb JonesJEFFERSON CITY – February always takes me back to the farm, more specifically those cold, blistering mornings. If you grew up on a farm, you know the kind of cold I’m talking about. We raised hogs and cattle, which means I still wake up at night in a cold sweat thinking about pulling

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Todd Dean Ehlers

Obituaries, Randolph County Obits /

A funeral will be held Thursday, February 12, 2026 for 48-year-old Todd Dean Ehlers of Wine Hill, Ill., who passed away at his home Feb. 5, 2026.   Todd was born on Oct. 30, 1977 in Chester, Ill., the son of Darrel D. and Carol A. (Huseman) Ehlers of Campbell Hill. His mother preceded him

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Sherry Sue Clifton

Obituaries, Perryville Obits /

Sherry Sue Clifton, 72, of Perryville, Missouri passed away Monday, February 2, 2026 at Mercy Jefferson Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 28, 1953 in Perry County, MO to Russell and Rose (Grabe) Brown. Sherry and Dale Clifton were married August 4, 1973 at St. James Catholic Church in Crosstown, MO.

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Matthew Fields Henson

Obituaries, Ste. Genevieve Obits /

A private burial will be held for 60-year-old Matthew Fields Henson of Sainte Genevieve, Missouri who passed away Friday, February 6, 2026 at Mercy Southeast Hospital. He was born August 28, 1965 in Festus, MO to Clarence and Rosaline (Tucker) Henson who preceded him in death. Survivors include two sisters: Charlene Schlueter and Mary Beth

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Jeffrey Scott Ferguson

Obituaries, Perryville Obits /

A visitation will be held Saturday, February 21, 2026 for 63-year-old Jeffrey “Scotty” Ferguson of Perryville, MO who passed away Friday, February 6, 2026 at his home. He was born February 1, 1963 in Nashville, TN to Francis and Nona (Shoemake) Ferguson, who both preceded him in death. Jeffrey and Lisa (Kiefer) McClure-Ferguson were married

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Artie Mae Brewer

Obituaries, Perryville Obits /

Artie Mae Brewer, 87, of Perryville, Missouri passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at Mercy Hospital South. She was born December 19, 1938 in Friedheim, MO to Avery Lee and Alice Edna (Hanners) Drum. Artie and Edward J. Zoellner were married April 19, 1961 at St. Maurus Catholic Church in Biehle, MO. He preceded her

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