Dillon and Abby (Lappe) Kiefer of Perryville announce the birth of their son Dawson Vallie Kiefer. He was born at 7:53 a.m. on Monday, February 13, 2023, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape …
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2/23/23
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Beads, parades, more beads, lots to eat and drink, beads, high-stepping band members, King cakes, more beads, all the stuff of Mardi Gras. And now that ‘Fat Tuesday’ is behind us, let us …
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By Jay Jung
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2/23/23
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I decided to use the story of Dr. Rebecca Lee Crumpler in a weekly column during Black History Month after reading Kimya Loder’s Our Daily Bread Devotional on December 4, 2022. Dr. Crumpler was …
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By Tim Richards
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2/23/23
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Troy and Carlissa Dempsey of Wappapello, Mo. announce the birth of their daughter Penelope Reid Dempsey. She was born at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at Southeast Hospital in Cape …
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2/17/23
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Jesse and Jessica Lankford of Perryville announce the birth of their son Micah Allen Lankford. He was born at 3:15 p.m. on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. He …
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2/17/23
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Jason and Brandi Gifford of Perryville announce the birth of their son Mason Leigh Gifford. He was born at 6:23 a.m. on Tuesday, December 27, 2023 at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. He weighed …
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2/17/23
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Kody and Melissa (Lankford) Martin of Perryville announce the birth of their daughter Kwynn Marie Martin. She was born at 4:22 a.m. on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape …
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2/17/23
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The month of February is known by many as the season of love. No doubt, this is due in large part to the highly romanticized celebration of St. Valentine’s Day. I for one enjoy doting on my …
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By Joseph Schlie
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2/17/23
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Like most of you, I watched Sunday’s Super Bowl along with an estimated 150 million viewers, but the night before I attended our church’s Valentine’s Banquet. Our attendance was 150 …
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By Tim Richards
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2/17/23
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Alexander and Kristin (Mattingly) Armbruster of Perryville announce the birth of their son Brooks Robert Armbruster. He was born at 5:12 a.m. on Friday, January 13, 2023 at Ste. Genevieve County …
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2/9/23
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Derek and Haley Boxdorfer announce the birth of their daughter Evan Mae Boxdorfer. She was born on Friday, December 30, 2022 at Southeast Health in Cape Girardeau. She weighed 8 pounds, 8 ounces and …
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2/9/23
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Tyson and Sarah (Grindstaff) Zoellner of Perryville announce the birth of their son Blake Michael Zoellner. He was born at 3:07 a.m. on Thursday, January 19, 2023 at St. Francis Medical Center in …
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2/9/23
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Matthew and Alexa (Whiteside) Muench of Frohna announce the birth of their son Kol Matthew Muench. He was born at 8:05 a.m. on Thursday, January 19, 2023 at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape …
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2/9/23
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Quintin and Ninaka Lister of Perryville announce the birth of their son Easton Ray Lister. He was born at 12:33 a.m. on Saturday, January 7, 2023 at Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital. He …
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2/9/23
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Kyle and Tiarra Waller of Perryville announce the birth of their son Lane Joseph Waller. He was born at 6:47 p.m. on Friday, January 6, 2023 at Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital. He weighed 6 …
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2/9/23
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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 …
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By Christopher Seah
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2/9/23
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All of us have heard the statement, “knowledge is power.” I have a question, is this true? Nearly everyone recognizes there is a degree of truth in this statement, however, I want to …
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By Tim Richards
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2/9/23
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All of us have heard the statement, “knowledge is power.” I have a question, is this true? Nearly everyone recognizes there is a degree of truth in this statement, however, I want to …
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By Tim Richards
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2/3/23
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The following was copied from the internet. It tells of an event in the life of Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia.“One bitterly cold night in January of 1935, the mayor turned up at a night court. The …
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By Gerold McBride
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2/3/23
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The Penn State Nittany Lions played the Memphis Tigers in the 2019 Cotton Bowl. Penn State’s running back, Journey Brown, did not know it at the time, but it was to be his final football game. …
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By Tim Richards
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1/26/23
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A classic book of historical fiction entitled, “The Robe”, chronicles a journey Jesus’ robe took as it passed from one owner to another. Reminiscent of Elijah’s mantle, …
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By John Chamness
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1/26/23
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Early users of the microscope noted how tissue samples from the human body all had a woven texture. Take skin. Your skin is composed of collagen fibers, stronger than steel, by weight. They are not …
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By Paul Winningham
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1/19/23
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Many people have heard the story found in Matthew 14 of Jesus walking on water. Most probably also know how Jesus told Peter he too could step out onto the stormy waves.It is unsettling to think of …
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By Tim Richards
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1/19/23
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Begin the year with a question. Is God good? Is He good to your family? To your church family? In your life? Many preachers ask their conversation to respond to a statement saying, “God is …
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By Mike Friesz
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1/5/23
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As we begin 2023, most of us are looking for ways to gain fresh perspective. Perhaps some of you read the recent Reader’s Digest, article entitled, 75 New Year’s Quotes That Will Inspire …
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By Tim Richards
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1/5/23
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