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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 …
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By Tim Richards
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3/12/26
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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 …
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By Chris Seah
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3/12/26
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While many believe ice cream cones were invented at the Saint Louis World’s Fair in 1904, that is unlikely. According to Wikipedia, an 1807 illustration shows a girl from Paris eating something …
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By Tim Richards, Concord Church
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3/5/26
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Dear friends,
What has helped me understand Lent better in recent years are two things:
First, the analogy of Lent as a school year ... an orientation followed by one semester. This …
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By Father Ron Ramson, St. Mary's of the Barrens
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3/5/26
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Reliable Community Bancshares, Inc. has announced the appointment of McLane Poteet to its Board of Directors and to the Board of Directors of The Bank of Missouri.
Poteet joins both boards …
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R-M Staff
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3/5/26
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For The Republic-Monitor
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3/5/26
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While I am rarely on Facebook, today I want to pass along something a friend, Kathy, posted on Jan. 30. She shared a recent answer to prayer in her encouraging post.
Kathy wrote that the surgery …
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By Tim Richards, Concord Church
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2/26/26
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2/26/26
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Dear Friends,
Do you remember the song by Mac Davis, “It’s Hard to Be Humble … when you’re perfect in every way”? Does that look like humility to you? Davis goes on to sing, “To know …
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By Ronald Ramson, St. Mary's of the Barrens
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2/26/26
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The February Elks Student of the Month for Perryville High School is Dexter Strattman. He is the son of Chad and Kim Strattman and the grandson of Paul and Donna Strattman; Randy and Ann Koenig; and …
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For The Republic-Monitor
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2/26/26
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FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Bridgette Steele of Perryville has been named to the University of Arkansas Dean’s List for the fall 2025 semester.
Steele joins a distinguished group of students …
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For The Republic-Monitor
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2/26/26
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With the theme “Move Forward in Happiness,” President Glenda Gremaud called the February 2026 meeting of Alpha Delta Kappa to order.
Twenty-seven members answered the roll call question, …
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For The Republic-Monitor
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2/26/26
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The Immanuel Lutheran Parent-Teacher League will host its annual Fish Fry on two Fridays in March to benefit Immanuel Lutheran School.
The event will be held March 6 and March 13 from 4:30 to …
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For The Republic-Monitor
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2/26/26
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Tiffany Schwartz and Sean Naeger announce the birth of their son, Hayden Robert Schwartz. He was born on Feb. 4, 2026, at Mercy Jefferson Festus.
Hayden weighed 7 pounds 7 ounces at birth and …
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2/19/26
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Bobbi Jolene Brown of Perryville announces the birth of her son, Tucker Isaiah-Cade Brown. He was born at 12:29 a.m. on Jan.7, 2026, at Mercy Hospital Cape Girardeau.
Tucker, who weighed 7 …
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2/19/26
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BUDDHIST MONKS COMPLETE PEACE WALK IN NATION’S CAPITAL
A group of 19 Theravada Buddhist monks and a rescue dog named Aloka completed a 2,300-mile peace walk from Fort Worth, Texas, to …
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2/19/26
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Carrey Dewey died at just 46, when this wife and mother of three lost her nearly four-year battle with A.L.S. (Lou Gehrig’s disease) on May 17, 2018. It slowly robbed her of the ability to walk, …
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By Tim Richards, Concord Church
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2/19/26
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“I’m getting’ old!” That is a statement I have heard myself saying several times recently. A few days ago I shared with a number of people in our community and county that while I’m getting …
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By Dr. John Chamness, Family Worship Center
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2/19/26
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DEBATE HELD ON CHRISTIAN NATIONALISM, PRAYER BREAKFAST
Religious communities across the United States are watching closely as the annual National Prayer Breakfast becomes a focal point for …
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2/12/26
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Because I am 65, I remember things my younger readers cannot. I thought it might be interesting to see if you are familiar with these old advertising slogans from the last century. Some are easy, …
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By Tim Richards
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2/12/26
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As this goes to print, Ash Wednesday will be observed next week, February 18. For many, this is a significant day of observance, as Christians enter the season of Lent. Lent is a season comprised of …
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By Paul Winningham, retired pastor
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2/12/26
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LINN — State Technical College of Missouri recently announced its dean’s list for the fall 2025 semester. To be placed on the dean’s list, a full-time student must earn a semester grade point …
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For The Republic-Monitor
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2/12/26
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Southeast Missouri State University honored all students who completed their degrees during the fall commencement ceremonies held Saturday, Dec. 13.
Perryville: Vanessa Booth, Addie Brewer, Anna …
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2/12/26
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