Randolph County News

DU QUOIN, IL – Country music powerhouse Randy Houser is headed to the Du Quoin State Fair Grandstand on Monday, September 7, 2026, bringing his unmistakable voice and chart-topping catalog of hits to Southern Illinois for an unforgettable night of country music.   Known for smash hits including “How Country Feels,” “Runnin’ Outta Moonlight,” “Boots On,” “Goodnight […]

CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests.   Alvin H.E. Penny 66, Sparta, arrested May 27, 2026 by Sparta Police for aggravated domestic battery. Pretrial Release.   Brian L. Johnsey 33, Oakdale, arrested May 27, 2026 by Baldwin Police on a Washington County warrant for failure to appear

MEXICO, Mo. – On May 16, 2026, Kaden Sparrow from Steelville, IL graduated from Missouri Military Academy (MMA), one of the nation’s top college-preparatory military boarding schools.   Sparrow helped MMA’s Class of 2026 achieve 100% college acceptance.   The class has been offered more than $13 million in college scholarships.   Providing private, college-preparatory

MONMOUTH, IL– Kayla Braun of Evansville has graduated from Monmouth College in Monmouth, Illinois, with a degree in business administration and marketing major.   The college’s 169th Commencement Exercises were held on May 17.   Founded in 1853 and affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), Monmouth College offers 44 majors, 41 minors and 14 pre-professional programs.  

MEXICO, Mo. – Kaden Sparrow of Steelville, IL recently earned membership into Delta Phi academic honor society and the Academic Fourragere Award at Missouri Military Academy (MMA). Sparrow recently completed the 12th grade at MMA.   An honor society established at MMA in May 1929 under the guidance of Major Marquess Wallace, Delta Phi fosters