Thomas Joseph Lappe, 84, of Perryville, Missouri passed away Sunday, March 8, 2026 at his residence. He was born February 20, 1942 in Cape Girardeau, MO to Sylvester and Irma (Seyer) Lappe. Tom and Sharon Welter were married May 4, 1963 in Kelso, MO. She survives him in Perryville. He was a truck driver and […]
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In Loving Memory Jim Hawkins 67 years old of Saint Louis, MO December 20, 1958 – March 7, 2026 Survived By: Sister, Evelyn (Lloyd) Schindler; Brother, Gary Hawkins; Brother, Jerry Hawkins; Nieces, Carrie DeGeare, Andrea (Michael) Singer, Nichole Hawkins, Shawna (Andre) Ankenbrandt; Nephews, Matthew Hawkins, Kyle Hawkins, Clint Hawkins, Robert DeGeare, Samuel
Jay Scott Prigge, 59, of Red Bud, Illinois, and Truckee, California, passed away at 12:55 am, Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at his residence in Red Bud, Illinois. He was born October 18, 1966 to C. John and Joan (nee Dannenberg) Prigge on October 18, 1966 in Red Bud, Illinois. His father preceded him in death.
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs has announced that an estimated 250,000 Illinoisans with a disability are now eligible to open ABLE accounts that allow them to save and invest money to improve quality of life without risking federal benefits. The Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act Congress passed in 2014 required that people had to have
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ST. LOUIS – A.T. Still University’s Missouri School of Dentistry & Oral Health (ATSU-MOSDOH) is set to expand its impact on oral healthcare in the region. Following approval from the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA), the School will increase its class size from 63 to 84 students beginning in July 2027. This expansion is
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri soybean farmers will soon see expanded market opportunities as GROWMARK announced it will begin commercializing SOYLEIC high-oleic soybeans, strengthening demand for value-added production and reinforcing Missouri’s leadership in agricultural innovation. SOYLEIC soybeans are a high-oleic, low-linolenic soybean developed through decades of research at the University of Missouri to deliver improved oil
SPRINGFIELD, IL — The Illinois Stewardship Alliance is encouraging farmers, food businesses, cooperatives, and community organizations across the state to apply now for the Fiscal Year 2026 Local Food Infrastructure Grant (LFIG) program, with the enrollment period open through March 27. Applications opened February 18, marking another important opportunity for Illinois producers and food system
PERRYVILLE – The Perryville Police Department made two arrests on fugitive warrants last month. 35-year-old Frieda Ivy of St. Louis was arrested at 8:26 p.m. Friday, February 27, 2026 on a warrant out of St. Charles Department of Corrections and Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office following a traffic stop on the I-55 on ramp from
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SIKESTON― Route NN in Perry County will be reduced to one lane with a 10-foot width restriction as construction crews perform roadside work in preparation for an upcoming bridge replacement. This section of roadway is located from Peaceful Valley Drive to County Road 840. Weather permitting, work will take place Monday, March 23 through Tuesday, March 31 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. The work zone will be marked with signs. Motorists are urged to use extreme caution while traveling
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SIKESTON—Route T in Perry County will be reduced to one lane with a 10-foot width restriction as contractor crews replace the bridge over South Fork Saline Creek. This section of roadway is located between Route CC and Woodridge Lane near Perryville, Missouri. Weather permitting, work is scheduled to begin at 7 a.m. Monday,
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