ST. MARY — Through the efforts of our mayor and the Delta Regional Authority (DRA) St. Mary has received a grant of $509,000 and has received a notice to proceed. Mayor Bequette began working on this Sept 24 and we were granted it Sept. 15. The grant comes from DRA, based in Memphis, TN […]
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Perry County MO Emergency Management Agency PERRYVILLE – Our community is mourning the tragic loss of two young residents in a house fire on December 11. To support the affected family, the Perry County Community Foundation, in partnership with the East Missouri Action Agency, the City of Perryville, and Perry County offices, has activated the
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SPRINGFIELD, IL – Following a successful trial in 2025, the Illinois State Fair is transitioning to digital ticketing for 2026. This modernization will provide guests with a more convenient, secure, and streamlined entry process. “The Illinois State Fair is stepping into the future,” said Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello II. “Digital ticketing represents our commitment to
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Representative Ray Reed has introduced the Missouri Safer Communities Act (HB 2519), a comprehensive proposal to protect houses of worship, LGBTQ+ community centers, and other vulnerable institutions; strengthen hate-crime prevention; and ensure victims receive the support and dignity they deserve. “At a time when fear and division too often threaten to
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JEFFERSON CITY – On December 27, 2025, the Bourbon Police Department requested the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control (DDCC) investigate a death, which occurred at a residence in Bourbon, MO. On December 27, 2025, at approximately 10:30 p.m., the Bourbon Police Department responded to a residence located in the 100
SPRINGFIELD, IL – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), Illinois’ leading small business advocacy organization, recently announced the launch of its new, comprehensive NFIB Voting Hub to ensure that small business owners nationwide are equipped to participate fully in upcoming state and federal elections. “Illinois small business owners are constantly battling complicated regulations and burdensome
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JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports 10 persons died in traffic crashes during this year’s Christmas holiday counting period–from 6 p.m. Wednesday, December 24, 2025, through 11:59 p.m. Sunday, December 28, 2025. There were no boating crashes or drownings. During the Christmas holiday counting period, troopers report the following traffic
PERRYVILLE — We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Perry County Historical Society director Bill Hart. Bill devoted his life to preserving and sharing the history of Perry County and the State of Missouri. His roots in Perry County ran deep, with family ties reaching back to the earliest days of
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PERRYVILLE – The Perryville Police Department has released its latest arrest and incident reports. 64-year-old Karen E. Hawkes of High Ridge was charged with stealing by shoplifting at Wal Mart December 4th. 57-year-old Jennifer L. Utley of the state of Tennessee has been charged with aggravated DWI and leaving the scene of a
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CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s office has released its latest reports. Michael O. Petterson, 26, Percy, arrested December 22, 2025 by Steeleville Police on a Randolph County warrant for petition to revoke probation for possession of lost credit/ debit card. Pretrial Release. Lonzo L. McCorkle 25, Sparta, arrested December 23, 2025 by
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