April 2026

Perryville Police reports

PERRYVILLE – The Perryville Police Department has released the following reports.   21-year-old Mason Bell of Carbondale, Illinois was arrested on a fugitive warrant following a traffic stop on Highway 51 March 27th.   21-year-old Vernell Lollar was cited for driving while revoked or suspended following a traffic stop on Highway 51 March 27th.  

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Plant a garden and believe in tomorrow

COLUMBIA, Mo. –National Garden Month is observed in April, when gardeners are impatiently waiting to exercise their green thumbs, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein.   “Planting a garden is more than just a hobby. It’s a forward-thinking step toward a healthier, more fulfilling life,” said Trinklein. “Whether you have a sprawling backyard,

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Route NN in Perry County closes for bridge replacement

SIKESTON—Route NN in Perry County will be closed as contractor crews replace the bridge over the South Fork of the Saline Creek near Brewer, Missouri. This section of roadway is located between Peaceful Valley Drive and County Road 840. Weather permitting, work will begin at 7 a.m., Wednesday, April 15 with completion anticipated by Wednesday,

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Ste. Genevieve County Lodging Tax is on the April 7th Ballot

STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste. Genevieve County voters will consider a six percent lodging tax on the April 7 ballot that would apply only to visitors staying in local accommodations.   The tax would be collected on overnight stays at hotels, motels, short-term rentals, and RV parks, ensuring that those who visit and enjoy the area

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Voters narrow field to top eight Coolest Products Made in Illinois

SPRINGFIELD – The field of contenders for the 2026 title of The Coolest Thing Made in Illinois has been narrowed further, with voters choosing the Top 8 products to move ahead in the annual “Makers Madness” contest. Hosted by the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association and sponsored by Comcast Business, “Makers Madness” is a bracket-style tournament that celebrates

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Watch April 16 webinar on birds and habitats for Missouri Birding Challenge

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), and the Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation (MCHF) invite both new and experienced birders to join the 2026 Missouri Birding Challenge (MBC) May 1-22! Register April 1-30.     Join experienced and new birders for the 2026 Missouri Birding Challenge

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