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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DU QUOIN – Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 7 Special Agents arrested 28-year-old Amanda Russell and 34-year-old Michael Russell of Du Quoin, IL for Involuntary Manslaughter among other charges after the death of their 1-year-old daughter. On August 17, 2026, the Du Quoin Police Department requested ISP’s assistance with a
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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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — State Rep. Mike Costlow is asking Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway to provide guidance and clarity on the impact of a recent federal court ruling concerning the National Firearms Act. The ruling follows changes Congress made last year eliminating the $200 tax on suppressors, short-barreled rifles, short-barreled shotguns and certain
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JEFFERSON CITY – As the new law permitting the Missouri Department of Transportation to increase rural highway speed limits to 75 mph nears its Aug. 28 effective date, MoDOT shared a look into its ongoing evaluation of eligible locations. No changes will take effect until that evaluation is complete.”There’s a balance to be struck here
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AGENDA CALL TO ORDERPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEROLL CALL OF MEMBERSAPPROVAL OF AGENDAAPPROVAL OF MINUTES• July 27th, 2026PUBLIC WORKS REPORT – ALLIANCE WATER RESOURCESOLD BUSINESS• Pere de Lumieres• Master Plan – Committee Reportso Fund Raising Committeeo Trail Committeeo Playground Committeeo Bathrooms CommitteeNEW BUSINESS• Accessible Picnic Tables• LWCF GrantANY OTHER BUSINESSADJOURNMENTPosted: David Bova – 8-20-26Meetings are available live
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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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