May 2026

Perryville Police report

PERRYVILLE – The Perryville Police Department reports the arrest of a 27-year-old Lonedell man following a traffic crash May 5th  in Perryville.   Police say Brandon Millsap is charged with driving while revoked or suspended. The traffic crash happened about 10:20 a.m. at the intersection of Highways 51 and 61.    

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SGHS Senior Tegan Graves signs with Central Methodist University for Theatre

STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste. Genevieve High School senior Tegan Graves has signed a national letter of intent to join the Central Methodist University Theatre Troupe. He was awarded a full-tuition scholarship from CMU in March.     Tegan is the son of Vern and Jamie Hill.   In attendance were his parents; his siblings: Isaiah

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SNHU announces Spring 2026 President’s, Dean’s Lists

MANCHESTER, NH — It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Spring 2026 President’s List. The spring terms run from January to May.   Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above for the reporting term are named to

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Ste. Genevieve County R-II hosts 36th Annual Retirement and Recognition Banquet

STE. GENEVIEVE – The  Ste. Genevieve County R-II School District held its 36th Retirement and Recognition Banquet May 8 at the Ste. Genevieve Elks Lodge; an event honoring retirees and celebrating staff members for their outstanding service for our students and our community. The following awards were presented: Friend of Education, Employee of the Year,

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Successful illegal gaming sting operation seizes devices and cash

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has announced that her office, alongside the Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) and local law enforcement, successfully carried out simultaneous seizures in a four-county illegal gaming sting operation. “The era of Missouri’s illegal gaming industry hiding behind a so-called ‘gray market’ is over,” said Attorney General Hanaway. “Illegal gaming has

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Youth Fishing Day is June 6 at Ripley Lake near Doniphan, MO 

ROLLA – In celebration of National Fishing and Boating Week, the Eleven Point Ranger District of the Mark Twain National Forest will host a youth fishing day at Ripley Lake, weather permitting, on Saturday, June 6, 2026. Participation is open to all kids ages 2-15. Fishing licenses are not required June 6 and 7, 2026 throughout

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Brittany Casarez receives DAISY Award at Memorial Hospital

CHESTER – Memorial Hospital’s DAISY Award Honoree for the first half of 2026 is Brittany Casarez. Brittany was recognized recently for saving a patients life.   After a year of unresolved headaches and nausea and multiple doctor visits with no answers, the family came to the ER expecting the same outcomes. Brittany advocated for the

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Governor Pritzker announces $2.5 million in grant funding available for Economic Empowerment Centers across Illinois

CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) has announced $2.5 million in funding is available for the second round of the Economic Empowerment Centers (EEC) Grant Program. Grantees will be selected through a competitive Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) process.    “As Governor, I’m committed to building a

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GRAMMY-nominated The Avett Brothers bring folk rock to Illinois State Fair Grandstand on August 20

SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois State Fair is bringing a night of heartfelt lyrics and high-energy folk rock to the Illinois Lottery Grandstand Stage, as four-time GRAMMY Award nominees The Avett Brothers perform on Thursday, August 20, 2026.   Known for their raw emotion, tight harmonies, and genre-blending sound, The Avett Brothers have built a loyal following across

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