ALEXANDER COUNTY – The Alexander County Sheriff’s Office requested the Illinois State Police to investigate a death in rural Alexander County. On July 6, 2026, at approximately 4:30 p.m., an Alexander County Sheriff’s Office deputy responded to a report of a domestic battery in McLure, IL. When the deputy attempted to take the […]
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CHESTER – On July 3, 2026, a Randolph County Sheriff’s Office Deputy attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle traveling South on State Route 3 after observing multiple traffic violations, including speeding and improper lane usage. The driver failed to stop and fled from law enforcement, leading deputies on a pursuit through
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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo.- Harvesting wild edibles and meditation are among a few activities to take part in this summer at the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) Cape Girardeau Nature Center. Summer is a time to discover, soak in the sunshine, and relax. MDC invites the public who meet the minimum age requirements to join Cape Nature Center staff for these upcoming programs in July: Discover Oak Hickory Forests July 9 from 5:30-7
CAPE GIRARDEAU – A Cape Girardeau County man who led investigators to two pounds of methamphetamine in 2025 on Tuesday admitted possessing and selling the drug. Billy R. Davis, 66, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Cape Girardeau to one count of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. As part of his plea,
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STE. GENEVIEVE – The northeast corner of Ste. Genevieve Drive and Rozier Street appears a bit different now. BP has demolished the building just east of their convenience store. Future plans are uncertain, according to Robert Sullivan the city’s community development director. He said the building was in bad shape with the roof falling in.
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By Jim Beers KASKASKIA, Illinois – The 2026 “Let Freedom Ring” Patriotic Ceremony took place Saturday July 4th at the Kaskaskia Island Immaculate Conception Church. Dangerously high and humid temperatures forced the event to be moved inside the church where air conditioning saved the day. As it turned out the heat wasn’t the only culprit
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UNIVERSITY, MS — More than 3,800 students graduated from the University of Mississippi in May 2026. Undergraduate and graduate candidates received degrees from the College of Liberal Arts, General Studies and schools of Accountancy, Applied Sciences, Business Administration, Education, Engineering, Journalism and New Media, Law and Pharmacy. Graci Porter, of Red Bud, IL, is
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CARBONDALE, Ill. — The Southern Illinois University Carbondale campus is gearing up for a new semester and volunteers from the campus and community are invited to help new and returning Salukis move into their new homes away from home. University Housing organizers say volunteers provide valuable assistance to students and their families as well as giving
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CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest arrest reports. Among those listed as arrested: Christa D. Poynor 39, Prairie Du Rocher, arrested June 29, 2026 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office for domestic battery. Pretrial Release. Markevion D. Wibourn 22, East St Louis, arrested June 29, 2026 by Randolph County
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PERRYVILLE – The Perryville Police Department has released its latest report of arrests and incidents. Arrested were: 24-year-old Tracy R. Thompson of Jackson at 10:36 a.m. June 27 during a traffic stop on St. Joseph Street near Shelby. During the stop it was learned that Thompson had a fugitive warrant out of Ste.
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