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United for Childcare Resource Center Receives Community and Federal Support

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Cape Girardeau… United Way of Southeast Missouri’s United for Childcare ResourceCenter is strengthening its support for Southeast Missouri families and childcare providersthrough a renewed AmeriCorps Operational Grant and new donations from local corporatepartners. The resources will help the center connect families with reliable childcare,strengthen the childcare provider network, and address barriers that can keep parentsfrom […]

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Zanders Sporting Goods donates to Randolph County sheriff’s Office

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We want to extend a huge THANK YOU to Stefanie Zanders with Zanders Sporting Goods, for their generous donation to the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office! Zanders Sporting Goods donated three patrol rifles, along with ammunition that will be issued to our patrol deputies. This donation will directly help equip our deputies with the tools and

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Perry County Creative Arts is currently taking art submissions for our Rotating Art Gallery

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Perry County Creative Arts  will be taking art submissions for its Rotating Art Gallery until August 29th. We are taking up to 2 art submissions per person. You can submit more than 2 pieces but up to 2 per person have a chance of being approved. Approval is based on the total number of submissions

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Sikeston Man Arrested/Charged In Connection With 2025 Scott County Death Investigation

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The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control (DDCC) announces the arrest of Jeremy R. Perrien, 45, of Sikeston, MO, in connection to the June 29, 2025, death of his 31-year-old wife, Shelby K. Perrien. On July 17, 2026, the Scott County Prosecuting Attorney requested DDCC investigate a shooting death incident which

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Perry County School District 32 sets special meeting/Tax Rate Hearing this week

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AGENDAPERRY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 32Board of Education Special Open Session MeetingMonday, August 24, 2026Temporary Central Office, 503 Schindler Road (rear entrance)6:30 a.m.I. Open Session called to orderII. Pledge of AllegianceIII. Approval of the AgendaIV. Action ItemsA. Food Service Truck PurchaseV. Adjournment AGENDABoard of Education Special Meeting – Tax Rate HearingWednesday, August 27, 2026Temporary Central

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Storm Recovery Progressing at District 32

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The Perry County School District 32 campus is preparing for an eventful 2026-27 school year with several key tornado recovery projects kicking off alongside the start of fall classes. PHS Demolition Wrapping Up — Construction to Start in Fall Contractors from Marschel Wrecking continue to make progress on the demolition of the former Perryville High

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Tip Leads Chester Police to Firearms, Explosives and Drugs; Sparta Man Arrested

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On August 11th, 2026 while acting on a tip, the Chester Police Department searched a property in Chester where they recovered numerous firearms, an explosive, drugs and drug paraphernalia. This subsequently led to the arrest of 61 yr old Bartt Glodo of Sparta, IL by the U.S. Marshal’s Service on Wednesday, August 19th. Glodo was

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Newscasts return to KSGM Radio

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Donze Communications welcomes news director Matt Meacham. Following the retirement of longtime newsman Don Pritchard, Meacham will begin producing newscasts for KSGM AM 980 on Tuesday, Aug. 25 at 6:00 am. 9:00 am and Noon. “I’ve got big shoes to fill,” said Meacham. “More than just a voice on the radio, Don became a trusted

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Illinois State Police Arrests Du Quoin Parents for Involuntary Manslaughter After the Death of Their Child

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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

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