February 2026

Randolph County Sheriff’s report release

CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest arrest reports.   Wyatt W. Rackley 21, Tilden, arrested February 2, 2026 by Sparta Police for battery and mob action.  Pretrial Release   Alexis E. Lopez 19, Tilden, arrested February 2, 2026 by Sparta Police for aggravated battery & mob action.  Is incarcerated.   Seth N. […]

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SGHS students crowned junior attendants at 2026 King’s Ball

STE. GENEVIEVE –  Two Ste. Genevieve High School students were crowned junior attendants at the 2026 King’s Ball Saturday.     Corbin Gray and Camille Melahn were selected as junior attendants after Gray discovered the traditional bean in his slice of King’s Cake, a long-standing custom associated with the celebration.   The honor connects students

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Speaking Dragons shine at Scott City Speech and Debate Invitational

STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve High School Speaking Dragons had a standout showing at the Scott City Speech and Debate Invitational on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026. Each SGHS competitor earned a medal, capping a strong close to the regular season! Results include: Caiden Breeden and Tegan Graves — 1st place, Duet Acting   Lucy

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Lady Jackets battle Red Bud to a 50-48 overtime ‘Senior Night’ victory

Chester honors six seniors in heart-warming pre-game ceremony including Riley Lochhead (11), Lillian Diskey (21), Natalie Guetersloh (22), Jessica Stumpe (24), Aubrey Coleman (31), and Lexie Mott (33) By Jim Beers CHESTER – Thursday February 5, 2026 was “Senior Night” at Chester High School for the 2025-26 Lady Jacket Basketball Team. The opponent for the

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CHS recognizes six Lady Jackets on ‘Senior Night 2026’

Riley Lochhead, Lillian Diskey, Natalie Guetersloh, Jessica Stumpe, Aubrey Coleman, and Lexi Mott are honored at pre-game ceremony Thursday February 5 By Jim Beers CHESTER – Thursday February 5 was “Senior Night” for the 2025-26 Chester High School Lady Jackets Basketball Team. The event took place at the Chester High School Lady Jackets vs Red

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Applications for Missouri Century Farm opened Feb. 1

JEFFERSON CITY – If your farm has been in your family since Dec. 31, 1926, you can apply now to have it recognized as a Missouri Century Farm.   The University of Missouri College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, MU Extension Ag and Environment team and Missouri Farm Bureau sponsor the program.   Applications to be recognized as a 2026 Missouri Century

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Attorney General Hanaway obtains Medicaid fraud conviction against couple lying about marital status to steal funds

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has announced that her Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU) obtained a Medicaid Fraud conviction against Tarron Boone, a Medicaid recipient, who along with Yvonne Davis-Boone, his wife and personal care attendant (PCA), knowingly and intentionally misrepresented and concealed their marital relationship in order to become enrolled in and

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Chester Parks and Recreation Committee meets Tuesday

CHESTER – The Chester Parks and Recreation Committee will meet Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the municipal building, 1330 Swanwick Street, Chester.   The meeting is open to the public.   The tentative agenda:   Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting Agenda 1330 Swanwick Street, Chester, Illinois 62233 Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 6 P.M. Call to

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