Updates on uncertain financial situations facing the county’s 911 emergency communications system and highway department were shared at last week’s regular meeting of the Union County Board of ...

After winning by a field goal in the first round of the IHSA Class 3A playoffs, the Anna-Jonesboro Community High School football team lost in a second round playoff game by a field goal in a 10-7 ...

Robert Eugene Parker, 62, of Carbondale, and formerly of Mound City, died Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, at Landmark Hospital in Cape Girardeau. He was born on May 8, 1962, in Cairo, the son of Leslie and ...

Larry Dale Brown was born on Aug. 21, 1948, in Metropolis, the son of Audrey (nee Belford )and Carl Brown. He was the brother to three brothers and two sisters, Philip, Caroll, Lowell, Annabell and ...

Larry Joe Dunkin Sr. (Joe), 77, of Karnak was welcomed into the arms of Jesus at 1:28 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024, at Baptist Health in Paducah, Ky., with family by his side after a short but ...

As the paper prepared to go to press on Tuesday, it appeared that a fireworks display will be taking place on July 4th at the Anna City Park in Anna. Independence Day events also are planned in other ...

Stuart “Stu” Miller, 72, of Grand Chain, died at 6:23 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. He was born on Nov. 14, 1952, in Cairo. He was a beloved husband ...

Karen Ann “Amy” Dover, 66, of Anna, passed away peacefully on Friday, Dec. 15, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on Feb. 12, 1957, in Lincoln, Neb., the daughter of Ralph and Audrey ...

James W. “Jim” Richards, 80, of Mounds, died at 1:55 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in Mounds. He was born on May 4, 1944, in Olmsted, the son of Willis and Wilma Edwards Richards. He served in the U.S.

Irene Stamp, 89, of Wolf Lake, went home to her Lord and Savior, Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024, with her loved ones by her side. She was born on June 10, 1935, in Wolf Lake, the daughter of Annie Sims. She ...