October 2026

SIU’s 2026 Earth Science Week events focus on critical minerals, public invited

News, Randolph County News /

by Brooke Keltner CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale researchers are observing Earth Science Week by exploring some of today’s most important environmental and Earth science challenges — from plastic pollution and soil health to critical minerals, earthquakes and water quality. This year, Earth Science Week is Oct. 11-17 and the theme is “Critical […]

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Keith Williams

Obituaries, Perryville Obits /

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

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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

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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

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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

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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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