The Gazette-Democrat

01/12/2026

UPDATE: RESCHEDULED FOR 2/14/26

01/12/2026

Is anybody missing me?

FOUND in Wolf Lake. Please call 618-833-4915. Thank you!

01/12/2026

🇺🇸 VFW - Carroll P. Foster Post 3455 donates to Lick Creek FFA

We are incredibly thankful to have received this month’s donation from the VFW!

This will help support the FFA’s mission to creating a positive difference as they strive to provide leadership and personal growth in field agriculture, food, and natural resources.

Thank you, Mr. Clay Mitchell for presenting this award to Mrs. Ella, FFA sponsor.

12/19/2025

Support A-J Wildcat Basketball at Pizza Villa!

Join us at Pizza Villa on Monday, December 22, from 5–9 PM and let the A-J Wildcat Basketball team serve you! The Wildcats will be working for tips, so come hungry and help support our players and a great local business.

Eat pizza. Tip the Wildcats. Support the community.

We hope to see you there!

12/19/2025

Still need a last minute Christmas gift for that hard-to-buy-for person? Give the gift of great pizza! Jr. Beta still has Quatros Certificates for sale! They are $10 each, can be used for anything on the menu, and don't expire. If you would like to purchase, contact [email protected], comment on this post, or stop by the school and we will get you taken care of. All proceeds help fund our trip to Illinois Jr. Beta Convention in March.

12/15/2025

Picture from Mound City National Cemetery.

11/10/2025

10/20/2025

Is anybody missing me?

FOUND on 146 west of Jonesboro. Please call 618-833-4915 if you are or know the owner. Thank you!

08/20/2025

Last night at the council meeting the AJ Girls Country Team were recognized for being SECTIONAL CHAMPS for the third year in a row!! What a great achievement. Congratulations!!

They were ranked #1 and placed third in the state.

Jadyn Gerardi, a sophomore, placed 6th place in class 2A 400M run.