The Monroe County Courthouse in Paris began taking on a festive look as county maintenance workers put up holiday decorations. The photos show crew...

With everything happening around the world and growing concerns about potential emergencies, including the possibility of war, supply-chain...

by Dr. Jim Foster  "Tea. Earl Grey. Hot." Captain Jean Luc Picard, Star Trek: The Next Generation  I was greeted by octogenarian Elizabeth Evans at...

by Dr. Jim Foster  "Tea. Earl Grey. Hot." Captain Jean Luc Picard, Star Trek: The Next Generation  I was greeted by octogenarian Elizabeth Evans at the front door of her...

An independent Missouri author from Monroe County, writing under the pen name S.R. Stump, released a new book titled The House We Share on November...

Honoring the brave men and women who have served our country Wednesday, November 11th. If you are an active or veteran military member and would...

Holiday shopping will take center stage in Perry on Saturday, November 21, as the Perry Area Chamber of Commerce prepares to welcome shoppers and...

As the weather gets cooler and deer movement ramps up, it is a good time to remember what to do if you come across an individual poaching. Poaching...

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS, October 2026. Casey Rose, a service-disabled, combatdeployed Veteran, has built a free guide that gives Veterans turn-by-turn...

NECAC has a remedy for rising utility costs. The agency is taking applications from the elderly, disabled, families and individuals for the...

 The Monroe County Historical Society held it's Annual Banquet on October 7, 2026. The event was held at the Paris Ag Center in Paris, MO. The...

 Jason Kiser was the guest speaker at the weekly meeting of the Paris Rotary Club. Rotarian Brandon Graupman presented Kiser, who shared his career...

 OATS Transit is celebrating a remarkable milestone this month -- 55 years of providing transportation services to Missourians! What began in 1971...