Shaking my tail feathers

Even though it’s Monday and you won’t read this until Saturday or later, the heat for this week will be excruciating. Heat indexes for Tuesday (July 22-24) through Thursday is predicted to be 105-115 degrees! We will all melt! Even with air-conditioning, that’s HOT! That kind of humid heat is dangerous and unhealthy! Even for the critters that live in it, birds, frogs, bees, butterflies, squirrels, rabbits and the rest, that’s too hot for them.

Pet of the Week

Madison was born at the shelter on March 13, 2025. She is the most affectionate girl who loves to purr, be held, and play.

Joe Arview Concert

Country Gospel Singer and Songwriter Joe Arview will present a concert at 6:00 pm. Saturday, August 2 at the Black Oak Church. The church is located on the Upper Meredosia Road in rural Beardstown.

Virginia Elementary Principal leaving

The Virginia School Board unanimously voted to accept the resignation letter of Elementary Principal Jeff Bourne at their Monday night meeting.

Community Calendar

The Alzheimer’s Support group will meet at 3 p.m. Sunday, August 10 Beardstown Health and Rehab (old hospital), 8306 St. Lukes Drive, Beardstown. Please enter through the front door.