PERRYVILLE – Two new members of the Perry County Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees were officially sworn into office during a special session morning meeting held on June 16, 2026. Taking the oath of office were Robin Sims and Lisa Bohnert, both recently appointed by the Perry County Commission in accordance with Missouri […]
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Celebrating our American ideals, 250 years later Reflections of Missouri Chief Justice W. Brent Powell Growing up, the Fourth of July meant lots of family, fun, food … and of course, fireworks! But I’ve since come to appreciate what the holiday is meant to celebrate – the Declaration of Independence. And so this year –
JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has appointed Trish Erzfeld of Perryville to a state board. Trish Erzfeld, of Perryville, was appointed to the Missouri State Council on the Arts. Ms. Erzfeld is currently the executive director of Perry County Heritage Tourism. She is involved in numerous organizations, including the Missouri Association of
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STE. GENEVIEVE — Ste. Genevieve High School Class of 2026 graduate and valedictorian Gavin Gegg has been awarded first place in the VFW Auxiliary Department of Missouri Past National Presidents Scholarship competition, earning an $1,800 scholarship. The scholarship is awarded annually by the VFW Auxiliary Department of Missouri in honor of past National
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STE. GENEVIEVE — The Ste. Genevieve County R-II School District is proud to highlight the remarkable impact of two key programs—Care to Learn and Backpacks for Friday—that continue to support our students and families by meeting critical health, hunger, and hygiene needs. Care to Learn: Meeting Immediate Needs, One Student at a Time
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COLUMBIA, Mo. – Midwesterners are all too familiar with scorching summers. While midsummer doesn’t offer the vivid floral displays of spring shrubs, great options are available, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. Gardeners willing to embrace a more subtle look can choose from several tough, drought-tolerant shrubs that continue to bloom beautifully
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MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Team Missouri turned in its biggest medal day yet Wednesday at the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games, highlighted by a four-gold sweep in powerlifting, a gold-medal finish in tennis doubles, a clean sweep of the medal stand in Unified pickleball — every Missouri pickleball team brought home a medal — and an undefeated
SIKESTON, MO – Southeast Missouri Food Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Kailen Trowbridge of Procter & Gamble and Jim Gadberry of Nationwide Insurance to its Board of Directors. Kailen Trowbridge Jim Gadberry “We are excited to welcome Kailen and Jim to our Board of Directors,” said Joey
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WASHINGTON — On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) grilled the postmaster general of the United States Postal Service, David P. Steiner, in a Senate Homeland Security hearing over his agency’s dismal service and untimely mail delivery in Missouri. Senator Hawley also questioned why Postmaster General Steiner has accepted large bonuses for himself while Missourians’ mail fails
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Sponsors include Chester Women’s Club, Chester Lions Club, Alice & Elmer Eggemeyer, Thomas & Pauline Evans, Knights of Columbus, Koeneman Family, Charles E. & Mary C. Lindwedel, TG Missouri, State of Illinois Resilience & Excellence, Western Egyptian, Mary Katherine Mueller, and Pat Mulholland By Jim Beers CHESTER – At Chester High School’s 2026 Awards Night
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