The Perry County School District 32 campus is preparing for an eventful 2026-27 school year with several key tornado recovery projects kicking off alongside the start of fall classes. PHS Demolition Wrapping Up — Construction to Start in Fall Contractors from Marschel Wrecking continue to make progress on the demolition of the former Perryville High […]
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Donze Communications welcomes news director Matt Meacham. Following the retirement of longtime newsman Don Pritchard, Meacham will begin producing newscasts for KSGM AM 980 on Tuesday, Aug. 25 at 6:00 am. 9:00 am and Noon. “I’ve got big shoes to fill,” said Meacham. “More than just a voice on the radio, Don became a trusted
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BY JIM BEERS The Chester Fire Department was paged out Thursday August 20 at 1:23 p.m. The location of the fire was at 760 Swanwick Street. The report notified the Chester Fire Department that the structure, a house, was on fire and that it was thought that the house was unoccupied. At
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COLUMBIA, Mo. — When contemplating which spring-flowering bulbs to plant this fall, few gardeners will consider alliums. “This is unfortunate, since ornamental alliums produce striking, globe-shaped purple flowers that float like vibrant spheres on green flower stalks,” said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. Allium is a genus of more than 700 species in
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STE. GENEVIEVE, Mo. — Brix Urban Winery and Market invites the community to celebrate the second annual Fly with the Hive Festival on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in historic downtown Ste. Genevieve. The family-friendly festival will bring Merchant Street and part of Second Street to life with a wide variety
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SIKESTON, MO (Aug. 20, 2026) — Southeast Missouri Food Bank today announced $10,000has been awarded from First State Community Bank and the Federal Home Loan Bank of DesMoines (FHLB Des Moines or Bank). The funding was made possible through the MemberImpact Fund, a matching grant program designed to amplify the community engagement ofFHLB Des Moines
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In celebration of National Tooth Fairy Day on August 22, Delta Dental released additional findings from its 2026 Original Tooth Fairy Poll®, revealing growing anticipation and curiosity among children as they await a visit from the Tooth Fairy. One-third of children (33%) go to bed early when expecting a visit from the Tooth Fairy,
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The local Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War Camp #326 will hold a Civil War demonstration camp on Saturday, August 22nd from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. It will be held on the grounds of the Felix Valle House State Historic Site located at 198 Merchant St. The camp will have displays of
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COLUMBIA, Mo.—Few garden perennials deserve the title “heirloom” more so than Madonna lily: some historians believe it is the first to have been cultivated by humans for ornamental purposes. Madonna lily. Photo by Stan Shebs August is an ideal month for planting this iconic beauty and a good time to explore it in greater detail,
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The Valle Catholic community gathered on Sunday for a special Mass and Backpack Blessing to prepare for a new school year. Fr. Wessel celebrated Mass, offering a special blessing over students and their backpacks as they begin the year ahead.”We pray for wisdom, faith, kindness, safety, and success for all of our Warriors. May God
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