ST. LOUIS, MO — The American Red Cross is facing a severe blood shortage as requests from hospitals exceed the available supply of blood, leading to about a 35 percent drawdown of blood products in the past month. Individuals are urged to give now so patients don’t face delays in lifesaving care. The shortage is especially serious for platelets and types […]
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SEWARD, NE — Christine Liefer of Red Bud was one of 267 Concordia University, Nebraska students recently named to the honors list for the Fall 2025 semester. Students must earn a 3.90 GPA or higher while also completing a minimum of 12 credit hours to be eligible for this list. About Concordia University,
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CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests: Joseph B. Kish 34, New Athens IL, arrested January 13, 2026 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office on a Randolph County Body Attachment Order for failure to appear in court for genetic testing. Is incarcerated. David L. Meyer 69, Steeleville, arrested
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JACKSON – Charlie’s, the family-owned automotive service provider serving Southeast Missouri and Southern Illinois since 1980, announces a comprehensive rebranding initiative that unifies all tire and automotive centers, fast lube and maintenance locations, and car washes under one trusted name: Charlie’s. This milestone coincides with the company’s 45th anniversary, honoring nearly half a century of
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PERRYVILLE – The Perryville Police Department has released its latest reports. 66-year-old Gregory A. Stump was charged with “projecting missiles” after police were called to a Blake Street address by a report of someone firing a gun at 4 p.m. January 5th. A report of a domestic disturbance no longer in progress was
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PERRYVILLE – The Perry County Soil and Water Conservation District will hold an election for one supervisor in each of two different territories in the county. Territory [II] includes Central & Salem Townships and Territory [IV] includes St. Marys & Cinque Hommes Townships. The election will take place from February 1, 2026 to February
PERRYVILLE, Mo. — Perry County has been officially accredited as StormReady by the National Weather Service (NWS), recognizing the County’s commitment to hazardous weather preparedness and strong emergency operations. The StormReady recognition was presented on Thursday, January 15, during the regular session of the Perry County Commission Meeting by Christine Wielgos with the National Weather
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JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Division of Energy will host an energy forum at 1:30 p.m. on Jan. 26, 2026. Missouri’s energy landscape is evolving at a rapid pace to meet the energy needs of its growing communities and businesses. The Energy Forum is a platform to engage in public discussions
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SPRINGFIELD – Governor JB Pritzker signed the SAFE-T Act into law in February 2021. Since then, three trailer bills have been added to the law, yet criminals are still not held accountable for crimes they commit due to the elimination of cash bail. State Representative Mike Coffey of Springfield, who represents the House 95th
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SPRINGFIELD, IL — The State of Illinois is again calling on the United States Congress and the Trump administration to require year-round sales of E15 fuel. Earlier this year, Governor JB Pritzker sent a letter to Congressional leadership on November 4, 2025, urging nationwide, year-round E15. “Agriculture is the number one industry in Illinois. Our
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