August 2026

Route 61 in Perry County Reduced for Sidewalk Repairs

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Sikeston― Route 61 in Perry County will be reduced with a 12-foot width restriction as contractor crews perform sidewalk repairs.      This section of roadway is located from Sutterer Place to Fairview Way in Perryville, Missouri.   Weather permitting, work will take place Monday, August 17 through Friday, August 21 from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.   The work zone will be marked with signs.  Motorists are urged to use extreme caution while traveling near the area.   For additional information, please contact Resident Engineer Kevin Plott […]

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Mercy Hospital Perry Receives National Recognition for Stroke Care

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PERRYVILLE, Mo. (July 31, 2026) – Mercy Hospital Perry has received the American Heart Association’s Get With the Guidelines® – Stroke Rural Gold Plus achievement award, demonstrating a commitment to following up-to-date, research-based guidelines for the treatment of stroke.   Stroke is the No. 4 cause of death in the United States, according to the

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Fredericktown Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 18-year-old woman

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FREDERICKTOWN, Mo. — The Fredericktown Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 18-year-old woman. Police said Alyssa M. Cooper, of Fredericktown, has been missing since Saturday, Aug. 1. According to the department, Cooper was last seen on foot shortly after 4 p.m. Saturday in the area of Lincoln Drive and

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Bellies, Babies & Beyond

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Lutheran Family and Children’s Services (LFCS) and the Perry County Health Department are hosting “Bellies, Babies & Beyond” from 11 a.m. to @ p.m. on Friday, Aug. 7, at Perry Park Center in Perryville. The free event will connect expecting parents, new mothers and young families with local resources and support.

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Join MDC and NDA Aug. 25 for free webinar on wildlife food plots

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the National Deer Association (NDA) invite landowners and others interested in managing deer on their properties to join them online for a free webinar on the fundamentals of establishing and managing effective food plots for deer and other wildlife in Missouri, and how hunters and

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Chester’s Fall Festival Celebrates America

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CHESTER, IL — August 3, 2026 — Chester’s annual Fall Festival returns to Cole Memorial Park from October 15–18, 2026, featuring a weekend of community celebration, live music, and family entertainment. This year’s festival theme proudly celebrates America and debuts two major highlights: the “Tailgate Territory” sports streaming zone and a powerful “Legacy Lawn” military

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MoDOT is hiring service-oriented individuals to join winter maintenance crews

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JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Transportation is currently hiring maintenance personnel for winter operations, with opportunities for year-round employment including mowing, striping and other maintenance functions. There are hundreds of full-time maintenance and emergency maintenance equipment operator positions currently available across the state.   “Missouri travelers depend on us throughout the year to maintain our

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