SIKESTON, Mo.– For the 13th consecutive year, all U.S. Walmart stores and Sam’s Club locations are launching the Fight Hunger. Spark Change. campaign, including right here in Southeast Missouri. The goal of the annual campaign is to provide people facing hunger with access to the food and resources they say they need to thrive. […]
CHESTER – The Chester Police Department has released its latest report of arrests. Among those listed as arrested are: Brandon J. Hull 22, Homeless, arrested March 31, 2026 by Chester Police for aggravated battey. Pretrial Release. Trenton J. Webb 20, Centralia, arrested March 31, 2026 by Chester Police for unlawful use of weapons,
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation is partnering with the Illinois State Police and local law enforcement agencies across the state during April, reminding the public to put their phones away and pay attention to the road. Throughout the month, additional law enforcement officers will be watching for texting, social media use, video viewing and
PERRYVILLE – The Perryville Police Department has released its latest reports: 48-year-old Brandon K. Borders of Perryville was charged with possession of a controlled substance, tampering with physical evidence, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, resisting or interfering with arrest, detention or stop and failing to signal, following a traffic stop on McDonalds Drive at
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PARK HILLS – The Mineral Area College Board of Trustees will meet at 10 a.m. Thursday in the Van Herck Board Room. Note: The VanHerck Boardroom has been relocated to Office Suite 1200 at the Academic Hall Concourse. See map below: The tentative agenda for the meeting: Board of Trustees Meeting
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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale continues its traditional celebration of Arbor Day and Earth Month with its annual tree planting event. Southern Illinois University Carbondale will celebrate Arbor Day and Earth Month with a public tree planting from 9-11 a.m. on April 22. Photo provided This year, it’s happening from 9
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BOSTON, Mass. – Average gasoline prices in Missouri have risen 16.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.60/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,940 stations in Missouri. Prices in Missouri are 61.6 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 66.2 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The
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Ste. Genevieve Area Chamber of CommerceSTE. GENEVIEVE — Ste. Genevieve County voters will consider a 6% lodging tax on the April 7 ballot that would apply only to visitors staying in local accommodations. The tax would be collected on overnight stays at hotels, motels, short-term rentals, and RV parks, ensuring that those who visit and
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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — The talent and artistic skills of Illinois High School juniors and seniors were on full display at the third annual Southern Illinois University Carbondale School of Art and Design statewide online art competition. “After the Squeeze” (above) by Jaya Smith of Carmi-White County High School was the top winner
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CHESTER – Sue Colonel was recognized Thursday April 2, 2026, at an all-school assembly as the March 2026 Chester Grade School “Teacher of the Month”. (Photo by Jim Beers) Assistant Principal Dr. Petrowske also noted that Mrs. Colonel was not only being recognized for being the March 2026 Teacher of the Month.
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