Following more than two years of consumer research and planning, the State of Illinois on June 22 unveiled “Copi,” the new name for Asian carp. […]

Sheila Brand shared this picture of Max Simpson, Kayden Heinemann, William Whelan and Peyton Smith riding their horses through the drive through of McDonald’s following […]

SWIMMERS OF THE WEEK–Named this week as the Red Bud Waverunners Swimmer of the Week was Karleigh Liefer and the Most Improved Swimmer was Hunter […]

Underwood Ammo, of Sparta, sponsored/donated the funds to have two Jeep Gladiators to be painted by Count’s Kustoms of Las Vegas, Nevada. Count’s Kustoms is […]

OPENING BAND–Local band Backwoods is excited to be opening for Head East this Saturday, July 9 at Prairie du Rocher’s 300th birthday celebration. Members of […]

FIRST PLACE FLOAT–There was a lot going on with the float by Roeslein – they had a giant can pouring water, a tin man, lots […]

Peters wins sheriff’s spot Despite not much local competition on the primary ballots, voters still turned out to cast their ballots on Tuesday, June 28. […]

An increase in the county sheriff’s salary and a contract for the care center were approved at the June 24 Randolph County Board of Commissioners […]

HOMETOWN HEROS–Banners honoring local veteran Joe Gorman and his grandson Otis Cadd IV are currently on display by the Red Bud VFW Post. Pictured with […]

On June 23, the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) held an open house style community briefing in Perryville, MO to discuss future plans to replace […]