July 2026

The blueprint to rebuild Perryville High School is ready

PCSD 32 PERRYVILLE – Following the devastating tornado, the school district has been working around the clock to map out a safe, efficient path forward.   On Tuesday, the district shared this official rebuilding timeline—but they can only stay on track if Proposition K.I.D.S. Passes. This timeline is the district’s road map back to normalcy

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University of Missouri (UM) System Critical Materials Crossroads Engine selected for $160 million NSF award

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) selected the University of Missouri System Critical Materials Crossroads as an awardee of the NSF Regional Innovation Engines (NSF Engines) program, which comes with up to $160 million in funding.   This monumental achievement marks potentially the largest award in Missouri higher education history and

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Update on juveniles charged following Saturday’s homicide investigation

HILLSBORO – With permission from the Jefferson County Juvenile Office, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office has released the charges which have been filed again three juveniles stemming from this weekend’s homicide investigation.   Neither the Juvenile Office nor the Sheriff’s Office will provide any kind of identifying information about the alleged juvenile offenders.   Juvenile

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Gary Wayne Weber

Gary Wayne Weber, 73, of Frohna, Missouri passed away Saturday, July 11, 2026 at his residence. He was born April 19, 1953 in Perryville, MO to Elton and Evelyn Weber. Gary and Patricia “Pat” (Sticht) Weber were married on February 17, 1973 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Altenburg. They were blessed with 53 years

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American Red Cross distributes supplies and begins damage assessment in Southeast Missouri after devastating floods

ST. LOUIS – The American Red Cross remains on the ground in Southeast Missouri, providing support to communities affected by flooding. Current response efforts are focused on assisting first responders and distributing emergency supplies to residents in impacted areas.   Over the weekend, Red Cross teams distributed more than 130 disaster relief and cleanup kits

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Beat the burn: Planting trees and shrubs in July

COLUMBIA Mo.—Just because July has arrived, there is no need to stop planting trees and shrubs, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. Early spring and late fall are the traditional times for planting woody ornamentals. “However, with the development of different methods of growing nursery stock and modern transplanting equipment, planting at other

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Chester Beautification-Tourism Commission meets Thursday

CHESTER – The Chester Beautification/Tourism Commission will meet Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in the municipal building at 1330 Swanwick Street in Chester.   The tentative agenda:   Pledge of Allegiance   Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes-Melissa Gross   Treasurer’s Report-Linda Rader   Public Petitions & Correspondence Illinois on the River publication             Standing Committee Reports

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