Please join us in congratulating our September Business of the Month: Pechacek Funeral Homes! Thank you for all you do for our community!
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ST. LOUIS — Major disasters are happening more often now, about once every two weeks. Add on the smaller emergencies that happen every day ─ like a fire in someone’s home ─ and it’s more important than ever for everyone to get their households prepared. At the same time, as prices continue to climb on
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CARBONDALE, Ill. — Prepare for three days of Saluki pride as Family Weekend 2026 rolls into Southern Illinois University Carbondale Sept. 11-13, with football, tailgating, and a ton of fun events and activities for everyone. “Saluki Family Weekend is one of our favorite traditions at SIU because it gives students the opportunity to share their
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Judy I. Hall of Perryville, Missouri, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, August 30, 2026. She was 82. Judy was born February 6, 1944, to the late Flora Brown and Gilbert Weibrecht. In her late 20s, Judy helped start what would later become United Enterprises, an organization that provides meaningful
The traditional pre-game coin toss is typically attended by team captains and respective coaches. Shown here, Chester’s Jackie Bess (66), TaShawn Palacio (11), Zane Eggemeyer (7), and Trey McCartney (88), join CHS Head Coach Billy Belton, AJ Head Coach Joel Dallas, four AJ Wildcat players, and referees Preston Chapman, Ralph Chapman, Kody Hess, Blake Thornton,
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PERRYVILLE, Mo. (Aug. 31, 2026) – A Perryville native is joining Mercy to expand the walk-in care available for patients. Catherine Miget, a doctor of nursing practice, is seeing patients at Mercy Primary Care – 212 Hospital Lane Suite 101B in Perryville. She joins a trusted group of physicians and advanced practice providers caring for
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Feeding Missouri Encourages Communities to Start the Conversation About HungerColumbia, Mo., September 1, 2026 – September marks Hunger Action Month, anationwide awareness campaign dedicated to increasing awareness around hunger andfood insecurity while encouraging communities to take action and support their neighborswho may be facing food insecurity.Throughout the month, Feeding Missouri and Missouri’s six regional food
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — As a new school year begins across Missouri, agricultural education programs and FFA chapters are welcoming a new leader at the state level. Jeff Voris began serving as the Director of Missouri Agricultural Education on July 13, 2026, bringing three decades of classroom experience and a strong record of service to
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August 31, 2026 Tammy D. Gettings 45, Prairie Du Rocher, arrested August 24, 2026 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office for criminal trespass to state property. Pretrial Release. Mitchell C. Gerdes 61, Cincinnati OH, arrested August 26, 2026 by Steeleville Police for DUI. Pretrial Release. Kasey T. Payne 35, DuQuoin, arrested August 26,
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CHICAGO – In two new proclamations, Governor JB Pritzker recognized August 31 as International Overdose Awareness Day and September as National Recovery Month in Illinois. International Overdose Awareness Day acknowledges the impact of drug overdoses on individuals, families, and communities while highlighting ways to reduce drug overdose deaths. National Recovery Month celebrates people
