Ste. Genevieve County Commission meeting minutes released
STE. GENEVIEVE – The minutes of the Monday, July 13 meeting of the Ste. Genevieve County Commission have been released.
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July 2026
Survey indicates Ste. Genevieve residents prefer one trash hauler collecting trash in the city
STE. GENEVIEVE — The city of Ste. Genevieve has announced the rersult of its survey of city residents on having a single trash hauler serve all residents rather than the current system of each resident contracting with a waste hauler to serve their residence. The results of the survey indicate that by 77-23 percent
Tomatoes struggle in summer heat
COLUMBIA, Mo. – The scorching heat of a typical Missouri summer can be hard on our garden plants, including tomato, the most popular home garden vegetable in the U.S., said University of Missouri Extension state horticulturist David Trinklein. Poor fruit set Hot weather can make it difficult for plants to produce fruit, particularly
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University of Missouri Extension releases factsheet on Cyclospora
COLUMBIA – The University of Missouri Extension has released a fact sheet on Cyclospora. Cyclospora is a foodborne parasite that causes intestinal illness through consumption of contaminated food or water. Prevention requires proper hygiene, safe produce handling, sanitation practices and effective controls throughout farming, processing and food preparation. Cyclospora (Cyclospora cayetanensis) is
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Vehicle pursuit ends in arrest
PERRYVILLE – Monday, July 20, at approximately 12:32 p.m. Perryville police officers were dispatched to Bening Ford located at 909 S. Perryville Blvd. for a subject that stole a car from the lot. The 39-year-old male who was later arrested and identified as Shane Omar James of Lesterville, Mo. apparently walked onto the car
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After Historic Flooding, Recovery Efforts Are Underway in Southeast Missouri
By Jason Smith, member of Congress WASHINGTON, D.C. – The floods that swept across Reynolds, Iron, and Crawford Counties last week left behind heartbreaking devastation. The National Weather Service confirmed that this was a 1,000-year flood, dumping up to 12 inches of rain overnight and sending the Black River to record levels, rising more than
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EECA announces student support grant recipients will help schools meet basic student needs
MURPHYSBORO, IL – Egyptian Electric Cooperative Association (EECA) is proud to announce the recipients of its inaugural Student Support Grants. This program was created after conversations with local educators revealed that some of the most pressing needs in schools are for basic necessities. In response, EECA launched the grants to help schools meet those needs so students
Gov. Kehoe seeks federal, state, local storm damage assessments
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Governor Mike Kehoe announced that the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will participate in joint Preliminary Damage Assessments (PDAs) in nine counties in response to historic flash flooding and severe storms July 9-11. “Our SEMA regional coordinators have continued working alongside local officials
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Governor Kehoe applauds Missouri involvement in FIFA World Cup host city success
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Following the conclusion of FIFA World Cup 2026™ matches and events in Kansas City, Governor Mike Kehoe reflected on the impact of the tournament on the State of Missouri and the successful efforts of state agencies that assisted in delivering a safe and memorable experience for residents and hundreds of thousands
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McNair Scholars to highlight their research at SIU symposium
by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — The McNair Scholars program is an important part of Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s mission to provide undergraduate research opportunities — as demonstrated by the current cohort of nine McNair Scholars will show their work at the 23rd annual Summer Research Symposium. The Summer Research Symposium showcases the work of
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