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Rep. David Friess calls for repeal of Illinois Trust Act

RED BUD – Southern Illinois Republican Rep. David Friess says the Illinois Trust Act, which was enacted in 2017, needs to be repealed.   In a post on his Facebook page, Friess said the Trust Act “prevents state and local law enforcement from assisting the federal government with civil immigration enforcement but allows coordination when […]

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Perryville Police Reports

PERRYVILLE – The Perryville Police Department has released its latest reports.   Police report the following arrests:   34-year-old Lavell Antonio Jefferson of Hazelwood February 3 on a fugitive warrant following a traffic stop on I-55 northbound at the 130.6 mile marker.   45-year-old Alfred Gomez of Perryville for driving while intoxicated, no vehicle registration

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‘PHOENIX’ dance concert debuts on SIU McLeod Theater stage, Feb. 14-16

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — A program showcasing the diverse dance talents of Southern Illinois University Carbondale students and guest artists will take the McLeod Theater stage Feb. 14-16. “PHOENIX — A Dance Concert,” directed by Darryl K. Clark, associate professor in musical theater dance, will celebrate the recent reorganization of the College of Arts

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MSHP reports

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri State Highway Patrol has released its latest arrest report.   22-year-old Bradden S. Greatting of Perryville was charged with driving while intoxicated in St. Louis County at 1:40 a.m. Saturday. He was released.   20-year-old Jeff Z. Grusky of Rancho Palos Verdes, California was charged with driving without a valid

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MoDOT accepts applications for summer youth transportation conference

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Transportation is inviting students across the state to apply for the 2025 Youth Transportation Conference (YTC) in Jefferson City. Each year, the department sponsors the annual conference where students can apply STEM-related concepts learned in school to transportation-related issues. The conference will be held July 7-11 on the

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Missouri Conservation Commission Action – February 2025

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Conservation Commission met Feb. 6 for a workshop and closed executive session and Feb. 7 for its regular open meeting, all at MDC Headquarters, 2901 W. Truman Blvd. in Jefferson City. Commissioners attending the open meeting in person or online were: Margaret F. (Margy) Eckelkamp, Chair Mark L. McHenry, Vice Chair Raymond

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Mineral Area College President Dr. Joe Gilgour named finalist for national award

PARK HILLS – Mineral Area College (MAC) is pleased to announce that its President, Dr. Joe Gilgour, has been named one of four finalists for the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) CEO of the Year award. This national recognition celebrates Gilgour’s exceptional leadership and commitment to expanding educational opportunities for students and the community. Since

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