Second Annual BHS Alumni Volleyball Game Set for Friday August 15
Calling all volleyball alumni! For the second year in row, in lieu of Orange Pride Night, the BHS Volleyball team is inviting all Beardstown Alumni volleyball players to come and scrimmage with the Beardstown high school team.
Tough losses for Pony League All-Stars
In a hope for a return to glory days gone by, the local Pony League All-Star Baseball Team dusted off the vintage Illinois River Valley (I.R.V.) moniker for their trip to U.S. Regional play in Bay City, Michigan last week.

Lady Tigers hold youth volleyball camp
A very successful youth volleyball camp was held last week by the new BHS volleyball coach Micah Guijosa and longtime assistant coach, Sue Hembrough. With the help of this season’s high school Lady Tigers, campers from third through eighth grade spent five days last week honing their volleyball skills.
Focus on Faith Father, Son, and Spirit: A Family
The Christian religion is utterly unique. We don’t believe in one God (monotheism) like the Jews or the Muslims.
Crime Stoppers presents National Night Out
Crime Stoppers of Morgan, Scott & Cass Counties will again partner with the Jacksonville Police Citizens’ Academy Alumni to present National Night Out (NNO) on Tuesday evening, August 5, in Community Park.

Kristin Jamison named Director of Jacksonville Memorial Hospital Foundation
Kristin Jamison has been named director of the Jacksonville Memorial Foundation, effective Monday, Nov. 3,2025.
Cass County Government Meetings
A-C Central School Board will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, August 20 at the Board Conference Room, Unit Office, 501 W. Buchanan Street, Ashland.
Courthouse News
Divorces
Police news
Evan D. Zimmerman, 27, Beardstown, was ticketed and released for Criminal Trespassing as well as being picked up on a Cass County warrant for Criminal Trespass to a building on July 10. He was given a recognizance and new court date.