October 2026

Keith Williams

Keith Williams, 69, of Friedheim, Missouri died Thursday, October 8, 2026 at his residence, after a short illness. He was born June 26, 1957 in St. Louis, MO to Lonnie and Dottie (Carpenter) Williams. Keith and Susie Williams were married March 16, 1985 in St. Louis, MO. They were blessed with 41 years of marriage.

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Illinois State Police Holds Full-Scale Preparedness Exercise to Improve Response During an Emergency

SPRINGFIELD – To help protect and serve communities during emergency events, the Illinois State Police (ISP) held a full-scale preparedness training exercise at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield on October 7, 2026. The ISP Special Operations Command Statewide Weapons of Mass Destruction (SWMD) Team led the exercise, which focused on improving collaboration between multiple

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Progress Pointe groundbreaking in Ste. Genevieve

McBride Homes and the City of Ste. Genevieve will break ground on the 137-home community, which is McBride’s first in Missouri’s oldest city. To help reduce development costs, the city approved a $10 million bond initiative to fund infrastructure improvements, creating a pathway for more affordable new builds. Progress Pointe offers homes at a price point lower

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Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital Medical Staff Welcomes Two Podiatrists

STE. GENEVIEVE, Mo. – The Medical Staff at Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital (SGCMH) is pleased to welcome Christoper Sloan, DPM and Rafi Fasihuddin, DPM to the hospital’s medical staff, expanding access to specialized foot and ankle care for patients throughout the region.   As podiatrists, Drs. Sloan (above left) and Fasihuddin (above right) provide

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Attorney General Hanaway Files Lawsuits To Stop Animal Welfare Violations

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Today, Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway, in coordination with the Missouri Department of Agriculture, announced lawsuits against two animal care operators who repeatedly disregarded Missouri’s animal welfare laws. These actions aim to stop ongoing animal mistreatment, compel full compliance with inspection and licensing requirements, and protect the welfare of animals in Missouri.

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Student-run River Region News returns to SIU Carbondale

by Maxbiya English CARBONDALE, Ill. — The River Region News has returned! The Southern Illinois University Carbondale student-run newscast is back after nearly six years on hiatus, bringing campus and regional news in a digital-first format to viewers on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube platforms. The relaunched newscast debuted Sept. 4, reviving an award-winning news program

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