About 400 people came to the Festus High School gym Monday night, not for a game of hoops, but to either state their views or listen during a …
Corlis Gail Chapman, 74, of Chapin, S.C., formerly of Festus, died Feb. 22, 2026, at her home. Ms. Chapman was a 1969 Festus High School gradu…
James David “Punky” King, 76, of Festus died Nov. 13, 2025, in Farmington. Mr. King was a 1967 Festus High School graduate. He served in the U…
Those who attend performances of the play “Scapino!” Thursday through Saturday at Festus High School should expect to laugh, said director Wil…
Frederick Ray “Fred” Juncker, 82, of Festus died Oct. 4, 2025, in St. Peters. Mr. Juncker was a 1962 Festus High School graduate. He served in…
Festus High School junior Gavin Young celebrates the holidays by setting up elaborate decorations in his yard.
Festus High School alumni and other supporters are invited to join current students as they celebrate homecoming this week.
Dr. Karen Gehrs, who recently retired following a career in ophthalmology, will be inducted into the Festus R-6 Hall of Fame on Oct. 17 as par…
An effort is underway to build a museum that would preserve Jefferson County’s Black history, including the memory of the old Douglass Coopera…
Festus R-6 School District officials have agreed to spend $41,168 to spruce up the gymnasium floors at two Festus R-6 school buildings this summer.