By Jason Smith, member of Congress Access to health care remains one of the most serious challenges facing families in rural Missouri. For too many communities across southeast and south-central Missouri, getting the care you need can mean long drives, limited options, or waiting far too long to see a provider. Too many Missouri […]
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Wayne J. Renaud, 86, of Perryville, Missouri passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at his residence. He was born October 29, 1939 in Perry County, MO to Joseph Dewey and Lurdene (Weinkein) Renaud. Wayne and Marie Berkbigler were married May 27, 1961 at Christ the Savior Catholic Church in Brewer, MO. She survives him in
Tracey A. Hobeck, 60, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 12:40 am, Friday, January 2, 2026 at his residence. He was born to the late Carl W. and Patricia L. (nee McDaniel) Hobeck on September 1, 1965 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Tracey had worked as a supervisor at Gilster Mary-Lee Corporation and then
A memorial service will be held Monday, January 12, 2026 for 48-year-old Stephanie Mequella Tucker, of Chester, Illinois, who passed away at 5:26 pm, Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at SIH Memorial Hospital of Carbondale, Carbondale, Illinois. She was born November 21, 1977 in El Dorado, Kansas to the late Rickey Requena and Nola (nee Steward)
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Robert “Bobby” Martin Milliano, 82, of Perryville, MO passed away January 1, 2026 surrounded by loving family at Saint Francis Medical Center. Bobby was born March 31st 1943 in Evansville IN. the son of Merlin and Dorothy (Favier) Milliano. He married Janice (Fadler) Milliano on July 18, 1970. They were married for 55 beautiful years,
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Donald James Bohnert, 81, of Affton, Missouri passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at Ste. Genevieve Care Center. He was born May 16, 1944 in Perry County, MO to Delbert and Agnes (Mattingly) Bohnert. Donald and Janice Lukefahr were married February 7, 1970 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Highland. She preceded him in death
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A celebration of life will be held Friday, January 9, 2026 for 72-year-old Betty “Jo” Jeanette Rogers of Sainte Genevieve, MO who passed away Thursday, January 1, 2026. She is survvied by her husband: Phil Rogers; daughters: Bridget Carlton and Krystal (Jason) Hunt; a sister: Shirley (Belated Paul) Culberson; grandchildren: Trinity and Erin Carlton,
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PERRYVLLE – The April 7th Perry County School Distrrict School Board election ballot is set. Filing ended Tuesday. The candidates who will appear on the ballot are: Three-year terms Linda Buerck Nancy Voelker Caleb Streiler Dan Querry One-year term Tara Johnson Terry Wichern
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JEFFERSON CITY, MO — The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) reports a significant increase in influenza activity across the state as the 2025–2026 flu season progresses. As shown on the Missouri Influenza Surveillance Dashboard, DHSS has recorded 9,255 laboratory-confirmed influenza cases and 558 flu-related hospitalizations statewide. Incidence of flu in Missouri
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Today, the Missouri Attorney General’s Office recapped the 2025 year serving as the People’s lawyer and fighting for openness and justice. “I am incredibly proud of what the Attorney General’s Office accomplished for Missourians in 2025,” said Attorney General Hanaway. “The dedication our team has to the State of Missouri has protected children, obtained
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