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UnCommon Farms, First Financial Bank announce strategic partnership to connect progressive farm operations with specialized agricultural lending

July 6, 2026

Brighton, Illinois and El Dorado, Arkansas Partnership gives UnCommon Farms members preferred access to First Financial Bank’s Farm & Ranch lending expertise, financial advisory resources, and specialized agricultural financing solutions. UnCommon Farms, a nationwide network of progressive farm businesses and agricultural business experts, announced a strategic partnership with First Financial Bank, a nationally recognized agricultural…

University of Mississippi celebrates May 2026 Graduates

July 6, 2026

By Tribune Staff •  More than 3,800 students graduated from the University of Mississippi in May 2026. Undergraduate and graduate candidates received degrees from the College of Liberal Arts, General Studies and schools of Accountancy, Applied Sciences, Business Administration, Education, Engineering, Journalism and New Media, Law and Pharmacy. Samuel Beeman, of Troy, IL, is one…

Drug Enforcement Administration St. Louis Field Division welcomes special agent-in-charge Steven Hofer

July 6, 2026

ST. LOUIS– Steven L. Hofer was appointed Special Agent in Charge (SAC) of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) St. Louis Field Division, marking a return to the division in which he began his 22-year career with the agency. SAC Hofer will oversee operations across 10 DEA offices in Kansas, Missouri and Southern Illinois. “I…

Bouse Road construction meeting scheduled for July 8

July 6, 2026

By Charles Bolinger Editor • As summer rolls on, City Engineer Tom Cissell and Troy’s public works department stay busy. Bouse Road residents and neighbors should note July 8 at 4 p.m. in their calendars for a public meeting at Father McGivney Catholic High School regarding all of the planned improvements for the road between…

Madison County Clerk’s Office: Supreme Court Decision confirms Illinois vote-by-mail procedures

July 6, 2026

By Tribune Staff • Madison County Clerk, Linda Andreas, announced on July 2 that the recent United States Supreme Court decision regarding vote-by-mail ballots does not require any changes to how vote-by-mail ballots are administered or counted in Madison County. The court upheld the authority of states to count vote-by-mail ballots that are postmarked by…

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UnCommon Farms, First Financial Bank announce strategic partnership to connect progressive farm operations with specialized agricultural lending

July 6, 2026

University of Mississippi celebrates May 2026 Graduates

July 6, 2026

Drug Enforcement Administration St. Louis Field Division welcomes special agent-in-charge Steven Hofer

July 6, 2026

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Highland Tennis hosts doubles tournament over weekend

July 3, 2026

A Knight to Remember: Shane McBride

July 2, 2026

Lady Knights go undefeated at hosted Summer Shootout

July 1, 2026

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COUNTRY Financial Teacher Spotlight: Kris Kleeman, Triad High School

June 30, 2026

The IHSA & COUNTRY Financial are teaming up to recognize the efforts of educators and coaches/advisors who go beyond the call of duty to positively impact the lives of Illinois high school students inside and outside of the classroom. Kris Kleeman, who serves as a teacher and coach at Triad High School in Troy, is…

Collinsville PD recognizes Lt. Jeremias on his retirement after 28 years of service

May 19, 2026

By Randy Pierce Reporter • Retired Collinsville Police Department Lieutenant Wilbert “Bud” Jeremias has been recognized upon the conclusion of an illustrious law enforcement career that totaled 28 years. After serving in a patrol capacity in East St. Louis from 1998 to October 2005, Jeremias joined the Collinsville Police Department, first with similar responsibilities and,…

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