Missouri State Fair announces Law Enforcement, Firefighter and Military Appreciation Days SEDALIA – The Missouri State Fair has announced special recognitions days at the Missouri State Fair for Law Enforcement and Firefighters Law Enforcement & Firefighter Appreciation Day will be Saturday, Aug 9 Help celebrate and thank law enforcement and firefighters with a day full […]
By Jarrod Peters Randolph County Sheriff CHESTER, Ill. – On Tuesday, June 3rd, area First Responders and School Administrators came together recently for a collaborative training provided by Illinois Fire Service Institute, in preparation for an Active Shooter Incident in a school setting. The training was held at the World Shooting and Recreational Complex in
First responders, school administrators participate in collaborative training Read More »
by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — An intricate glass headdress by a Southern Illinois University Carbondale Master of Fine Arts student that represents desire, glory and the emptiness that they can bring, recently earned top honors in a student exhibition at the international Glass Art Society (GAS) conference. “Crown of Glass: Yang Guifei” by
Crowning achievement: SIU Carbondale glass MFA student earns top award Read More »
CAPE GIRARDEAU – The Southeast Missouri Modelers Association (SEMMA) invites the public to come fly radio controlled model aircraft or just watch. The event will be held 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 12, 2025 at Galaxy Park, 441 Gizmo Lane, Cape Girardeau (off route 177). (Weather permitting). This event is free to the public.
Radio controlled airplane welcome night set Read More »
by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — A Southern Illinois University Carbondale student team is searching for possibly one of the earliest Anglo-American homesteads in Southern Illinois. Gretchen Farrell, left, and Noelle Ridolfi (top photo) excavate a section of soil as students in the SIU Carbondale Archaeology Field School search for artifacts. Natalie Eves
SIU’s Archaeology Field School seeks one of Southern Illinois’ earliest homesteads Read More »
SEDALIA — Join us for a day of fun on Opening Day, sponsored by the University of Missouri, Thursday, Aug. 7, at the 2025 Missouri State Fair. Visit Mizzou Central, open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, for hands-on educational activities and exhibits by Mizzou and MU Extension programs. Missouri Soybean
Mizzou Day at the state fair is Thursday, Aug 7 Read More »
by Caleb Hale CARBONDALE, Ill. — The SIU Alumni Association is marking 618 Day with a series of events and a fundraising campaign aimed at expanding scholarship support for local students attending Southern Illinois University Carbondale. June 18, 618 Day, is a regional celebration of pride in Southern Illinois, named after the area code that
SIU Alumni Association celebrates 618 Day with community events, scholarship drive Read More »
CHESTER – The Mississippi Valley Art Guild has announce the addition of Will Harris to its membership, as well as his selection as Artist of the Month for June 2025. Harris, a resident of Chester and former owner of 1st Class Auto, currently works at Flex-line Automation Inc. His affinity for working
Will Harris selected as MVAG Artist of the Month for June Read More »
PERRYVILLE – On Wednesday June 4th at 6:01 p.m., Perryville Fire Department responded to the report of a commercial structure fire at 1205 S. Kingshighway. Assistant Fire Chief Jeremy Mantz said “firefighters found an approximate 60′ by 120′ structure with heavy smoke and flames. Fire crews were able to quickly contain the fire
Fire damages building at Perryville Stave Company Read More »
PERRYVILLE – Perryville High School’s Class of 2025 has accepted $1.6 million in post-secondary scholarships. The announcement was made during the 2025 Senior Signing Day celebration at Perry Park Center on May 16. Students recognized during Senior Signing Day included those who have enrolled in trade schools, colleges and universities, and internship programs, as well
PHS Class of 2025 accepts $1.6 million in scholarships Read More »
