Local Author Pens Historical Fiction Book

(Farmington, Mo.) Local author, Jack Ward Skinner, has a new book. It’s the second installment in his continuing saga of the Calliott family. Skinner says The book is called “War and Promise” and it’s set in the time of the War of 1812. Skinner says he has several book signings coming up for those who wish to purchase a copy.

"Don't Give Up the Ship" Flag Arrives In Annapolis

District football championships decided tonight

Eureka, Festus and St. Pius X host district championships tonight, while Crystal City, Jefferson and Seckman have tough road tests if they’re to play another week. Bundle up because playoff football weather arrived just in time for high school football’s stretch run that ends up with the Show Me Bowls in St. Joseph in December. Hillsboro, Festus and St. Pius were state finalists the last three years. That’s new territory for county teams. All that remains is closing the deal with Jefferson County’s first state title.

After 26 Years, Farr Takes Reins at St. Francois County 911

More than a quarter-century ago, a young Chuck Farr was determined to land a job as a dispatcher with St. Francois County 911. He repeatedly approached then-Director Alan Wells, hoping for a chance to begin a career in emergency communications. Wells initially turned him down, believing he was too young...

Caledonia's 'Grinchmas' celebration is a festive event for families

The Village of Caledonia will host its eighth annual “Grinchmas” celebration in preparation for the holiday season from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 12. While the Grinch will be in town for the celebration — and available for a photo-op — the holiday spirit won’t be stolen from a village that is often compared to a Hallmark Christmas movie setting.

Festus Hosts Sikeston for Class 4 District 1 Football Championship

(Festus) The Festus Tigers football team battles Sikeston for the Class 4 District 1 Championship Friday night. Festus is 8-2 on the season after a 34-6 win over De Soto last week. Sikeston is 7-3 after beating Hillsboro 15-10 in their last game. Festus head coach AJ Ofodile said his...

Pirates’ season ends in district semifinal

CAPE GIRARDEAU — Perryville’s soccer season came to an end Wednesday night with a 2-1 loss to Bayless. The match was an intense and physical one, with Bronchos players receiving red and yellow cards in the second half. Bayless opened the scoring early with a goal on a...

Missouri National Veterans Memorial unveils Gold Star monument in Perryville

Perryville, Mo. (Heartland News) - The Missouri National Veterans Memorial unveiled a new Gold Star Memorial Monument in Perryville. The monument represents families who have lost a loved one serving in the armed forces. Judy Redmond, a veteran and a Gold Star sister, called the event an emotional experience. She...

County clerk relishes her last Election Day

On her final Election Day as county clerk, Jeannie Goff found herself wide awake well before her alarm was set to ring at 3:45 a.m. Goff, 60, of De Soto has worked in the County Clerk’s Office for 40 years under five different county clerks, starting in 1986 with Eleanor Koch Rehm. She served as deputy chief to the clerk for 35 years until 2022, when voters elected her as county clerk on the Republican ticket.

Health board OKs raise for director, discusses budget

The Jefferson County Health Department Board of Trustees approved a raise for Executive Director Steve Sikes and approved its preliminary budget for fiscal year 2027. During the Oct. 29 meeting, the board voted unanimously to approve the Health Department Personnel Committee’s recommendation to raise Sikes’ salary by 4.5 percent, from $136,420.08 to $142,558.98 an increase of $6,138.90. The raise will go into effect on Jan. 1.

Festus council considers altering decorum rules

The Festus City Council briefly discussed changing some of its rules of decorum during Monday’s work session, including shortening the amount of time people from outside city limits could speak. Following mounting tensions over a CRG data center development project, the council in August changed some rules of decorum,...

Area Schools Face $5.5 Million Funding Shortfall Under State Budget Proposal

Ten area school districts could receive a combined $5.55 million less than Missouri's school funding formula calls for in the next fiscal year, according to estimates released by Crawford County R-I Superintendent Brian Witt. The projected shortfall includes $907,480 for Potosi, $835,223 for St. Clair, $755,760 for Sullivan and $338,498...

MAC Museum of College & Community History Announces Expanded Hours and New Exhibits

Park Hills, Mo. (KFMO) - The MAC Museum of College & Community History is expanding its operating hours beginning Friday, November 13, 2026, allowing more opportunities for visitors to explore the history of Mineral Area College and the surrounding communities. Under the new schedule, the museum will be open whenever...

Section of Hwy. 61-67 in Crystal City to close overnight Nov. 16-17

Beginning at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, the Missouri Department of Transportation will fully close Hwy. 61-67 just north of Sixth Street in Crystal City for drainage installation. Construction will take place from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. nightly on Nov. 16 and Tuesday, Nov. 17. Traffic may use Hwy....

Bryant Wolfin wins race for district seat

Bryant Wolfin, the incumbent republican candidate for the 145th district of the Missouri house of representatives, won over democrat Carl Kinsky in last week’s midterm election. Wolfin received 65% of the vote in Ste. Genevieve county and 75% of the vote in Perry County. “I have to thank the...

Thousands attend annual Ladies Night event in Festus

More than 5,000 people attended the sixth annual Ladies Night on Nov. 7 on Festus Main Street. This year’s event started and ended earlier than in the past. Ladies Night was held from 2-8 p.m. this year after previously being held from 4-9 p.m. Event spokesperson Michelle Hohmeier said...

PHS’ run ends in semifinals

KENNETT — Perryville’s up and down football season came to an end Friday night with a 56-28 loss to the Kennett Indians in the Class 3, District 1 playoffs. 21 of Perryville’s 28 points came in the first half, and the Pirates had the game tied with a chance to take the lead late in the second quarter, but a turnover turned the momentum over to the Indians, who were able to double up, scoring before the half and on the other side of the break.

Ameren Illinois to host public meetings on proposed Mississippi River transmission line

GRAND TOWER, Ill. (KBSI) – Ameren Illinois will host public meetings Nov. 17 and 18 to gather feedback on a proposed electrical transmission line connecting Missouri and Illinois across the Mississippi River. The Grand Tower Crossing Project would include construction of approximately 4 miles of new 138-kilovolt transmission line...