April 2026

Fifth annual Family Eco Festival supports hands-on learning, Southern Illinois teachers

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by Brooke Keltner CARBONDALE, Ill. – The public is invited to a free event on Earth Day that highlights nature, conservation and Southern Illinois’ unique ecology through immersive experiences – some of which feel out of this world. Teachers from Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s River Region Master Teaching Fellows Program are proud to host the […]

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Governor Kehoe orders Capitol Dome lighted blue in recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month

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JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Governor Mike Kehoe has ordered the Missouri State Capitol dome to shine blue beginning at sunset on Friday, April 10, 2026, until sunrise on Saturday, April 11, 2026, in recognition of April as Child Abuse Prevention Month.   “Every child deserves to grow up safe, supported, and surrounded by a community

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Guardians of Liberty in Southeast Missouri presents 1776-2026 Then and Now

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CAPE GIRARDEAU – The Guardians of Liberty in Southeast Missouri presents 1776-2026 Then and Now with special guests Alex Newman and Twila Brase.   Alex Newman is an award‑winning international journalist, educator, author, and consultant whose work spans major U.S. and global publications. He serves as president of Liberty Sentinel Media, Inc. and is widely

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Illinois House Republicans launch property tax relief conference, issue open letter on stadium proposal

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SPRINGFIELD – Illinois State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) and other House members Wednesday announced the formation of a Property Tax Relief Conference and released an open letter outlining what it will take to earn their support for any Mega Projects bill or PILOT legislation to keep the Chicago Bears in Illinois.   After years of inaction

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Mercy Perry celebrates 75 years in Perry County

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PERRYVILLE, Mo.  – Mercy Hospital Perry is honoring the past and advancing the future as it celebrates its 75th anniversary caring for patients in Perry County.   Seventy-five years ago, the hospital opened its doors as Perry County Memorial Hospital on April 16, 1951. In March 1945, the Perry County Farm Bureau began planning for a hospital, with

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Missouri State Highway Patrol seeks applicants for the 128th (Accelerated) Recruit Class

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JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri State Highway Patrol is now accepting applications for the 128th Accelerated Recruit Class—a fast-track opportunity for experienced law enforcement professionals ready to take the next step.   Testing will be conducted in Jefferson City, MO. Applicants who successfully complete the testing process will advance through the selection process. The application

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MSHP reports arrest

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JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri State Highway Patrol has released its latest report of arrests.   Among those listed as arrested:   20-year-old Nicholas P. Sauer of Perryville Wednesday at 1:55 p.m. in Perry County on  a St. Francois County warrant for failing to appear on a charge of driving without a valid license, without

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PCSD No. 32 superintendent comments on Prop. K.I.D.S. loss

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PERRYVILLE – Following the results of the April 7 general election, Perry County School District 32 Superintendent Dr. Fara Jones released the following statement regarding Proposition K.I.D.S. “First and foremost, I want to thank every member of the Perryville community who went to the polls yesterday. We value the democratic process and appreciate the engagement

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