April 2026

Perryville Police reports

PERRYVILLE – The Perryville Police Department has released its latest reports.   Officers were called to the 600 block of South Perryville Boulevard by a report of property damage at 1:59 p.m. March 30th.   An officer responded to the 1600 block of Grand Avenue at 3:48 p.m. March 5th to investigate a report of […]

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Public comment sought on proposed Illinois 127 improvements in Washington County 

WASHINGTON COUNTY, IL– The Illinois Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting to discuss a study for the proposed improvements on Illinois 127 from Illinois 15 to the westbound Interstate 64 ramps in Washington County.   The meeting will be held:   Wednesday, April 22 4-7 p.m. Nashville Community High School 1300 S. Mill

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SIU Choral Union, Concert Choir to help audiences envision a ‘Beautiful City’

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — The Southern Illinois University Carbondale Choral Union and Concert Choir will showcase their combined talents when drawing upon spirituals and gospel music during a free, public concert on April 21 in Shryock Auditorium.     SIU’s Concert Choir and Choral Union perform during the “Peace I Leave With You:

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Walmart and Sam’s Club kick off 13th Annual ‘Fight Hunger. Spark Change’ campaign

SIKESTON, MO – For the 13th consecutive year, all U.S. Walmart stores and Sam’s Club locations are launching the Fight Hunger. Spark Change. campaign, including right here in Southeast Missouri.   All donations made as part of the campaign stay local; last year, Southeast Missouri Food Bank received more than $35,000 from the Fight Hunger.

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Everyone welcome to join SIU’s April 22 tree planting

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale continues its traditional celebration of Arbor Day and Earth Month with its annual tree planting event. Southern Illinois University Carbondale will celebrate Arbor Day and Earth Month with a public tree planting from 9-11 a.m. on April 22. Photo provided This year, it’s happening from 9

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Perryville Police reports

PERRYVILLE – The Perryville Police Department has released its latest reports:   48-year-old Brandon K. Borders of Perryville was charged with possession of a controlled substance, tampering with physical evidence, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, resisting or interfering with arrest, detention or stop and failing to signal, following a traffic stop on McDonalds Drive at

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