Many Americans are currently thinking about peace — or, more accurately, the lack of world peace. As I write these words, bombs are falling in Iran and Israel. Current political debate centers on ...

Elmer W. Oswald, 84, of Perryville, passed away Friday, March 6, 2026, at Mercy Perry Hospital. He was born Nov. 15, 1941, in Crosstown to Walter and Emma (Lohmann) Oswald. Elmer married ...

Perryville knew the challenge it faced. Standing across the court Wednesday night was a Doniphan team that entered the Class 4, District 1 semifinal with a 24-2 record and the ...

A statement announcing that “You are blessed” may evoke a variety of reactions. It may evoke joy from some, nonchalance from others, or even annoyance. Some may find themselves rolling their eyes ...

I brought flowers to Mom this week. Springtime stems of forsythia, dogwood and lilac. It’s too early for the real thing — but silk is fine. March was Mom’s favorite month, and on the first ...

St. Vincent knew the challenge waiting Tuesday night. Standing across the floor at Notre Dame High School was Puxico, the top ...

Perryville battled to the final buzzer, but a hot-shooting Fredericktown squad proved difficult to slow down. The Blackcats connected on a barrage of three-pointers and gradually ...

St. Vincent wasted little time showing it was ready for the postseason spotlight. Behind strong defense, balanced scoring and crisp ball movement, the Lady Indians rolled to a ...

WASHINGTON — The Department of Defense must quickly release the results of its investigation into whether the U.S. military bombed a girls’ elementary school in Iran that left at least 168 people … ...

Passengers at a handful of airports this week waited in hours-long security lines as the government shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security dragged on. Though Transportation Security … ...

Joseph “Joey” Goldsmith was named the Perryville Police Department’s 2026 Officer of the Year during the March 3 board of ...

Sgt. Joseph “Joey” Goldsmith was named the Perryville Police Department’s 2026 Officer of the Year during the March 3 board of aldermen meeting held at city hall. The award is selected ...