JEFFERSON CITY – Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, provides the following preliminary statistics related to the July Fourth holiday: Nine persons died and 113 were injured in 235 traffic crashes during the 2026 July Fourth holiday counting period, which began at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 2, 2026, and […]
PERRYVILLE – The Perryville Police Department has released its latest report of arrests and incidents. Arrested were: 24-year-old Tracy R. Thompson of Jackson at 10:36 a.m. June 27 during a traffic stop on St. Joseph Street near Shelby. During the stop it was learned that Thompson had a fugitive warrant out of Ste.
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CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest arrest reports. Among those listed as arrested: Christa D. Poynor 39, Prairie Du Rocher, arrested June 29, 2026 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office for domestic battery. Pretrial Release. Markevion D. Wibourn 22, East St Louis, arrested June 29, 2026 by Randolph County
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CARBONDALE, Ill. — The Southern Illinois University Carbondale campus is gearing up for a new semester and volunteers from the campus and community are invited to help new and returning Salukis move into their new homes away from home. University Housing organizers say volunteers provide valuable assistance to students and their families as well as giving
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UNIVERSITY, MS — More than 3,800 students graduated from the University of Mississippi in May 2026. Undergraduate and graduate candidates received degrees from the College of Liberal Arts, General Studies and schools of Accountancy, Applied Sciences, Business Administration, Education, Engineering, Journalism and New Media, Law and Pharmacy. Graci Porter, of Red Bud, IL, is
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In Loving Memory of Robert “Bob” R. Roth Sr. 97 years old of Sainte Genevieve, MO, July 7, 1928 – July 2, 2026 He is survived by Son, Robert “Scud” R. (Linda) Roth, Jr., Daughter, Elois “Ellie” A. Roth, Son, David J. (Sheila) Roth, 10 Grandchildren, 6 Great Grandchildren and 1 on the way.
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Amelda B. Manzullo, 91, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 10:43 am, Sunday, July 5, 2026 at Memorial Hospital, Chester, Illinois. She was born to the late Albert and Mildred Eggemeyer on July 12, 1934 in Walsh, Illinois. Amelda had worked in the dietary department at Chester Mental Health Center until her retirement. She
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Sainte Genevieve Museum Learning Center Speaker SeriesChester Bridge part TwoTuesday, July 7th @6:30PMThe Orris TheatrePresenter- David Dukephoto by Charlie BargmanOne of the largest infrastructure projects in our region is nearly complete. Construction of the new Don Welge Memorial Bridge, replacing the aging Chester Bridge over the Mississippi River, began in September 2023—and now the long-awaited
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STE. GENEVIEVE – The schedule of events for the 2026 Ste. Genevieve County Fair has been announced. Tuesday, July 7, 2026 4-H Exhibits go to Youth building at Fairgrounds 4:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 8 Pageant Girls’ Night Out 8 p.m. Thursday, July 9 Annual 4-H Chicken Fry Dinner at
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JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick recently issued monthly reports detailing the compliance of municipalities and other political subdivisions with financial reporting laws. One report includes cities, towns, and villages while the other lists political subdivisions such as water, fire protection, and other taxing districts. Per state regulation, these entities are required to
