The Gazette-Democrat

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.

08/11/2025

U.S. Representative Mike Bost stopped in Jonesboro today as part of a tour of Southern Illinois to discuss the "One Big Beautiful Bill" that was signed into law last month. Pictured here at Country Roads Flowers & Gifts on the Jonesboro Square.

06/11/2025

The Daystar Community Program volunteers started painting the Fine Arts Center today.

06/11/2025

UPDATE: BACK HOME!!!

Has anybody seen me?

MISSING from Green St. Please call 618-833-4915 if found! Thank you!

06/11/2025

The hydrangeas at the city pool are in full bloom and are stunning!

04/25/2025

Creepy Crawlers! Join us at the Stinson Build club at 409 S. Main Street in Anna.

04/25/2025

🩸 Save a Life – Donate Blood! 🩸
A-JCHS will be hosting a Blood Drive on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM in the gym (608 S. Main Street).

To schedule your appointment, call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter ajchs.

Every donation makes a difference — thank you for giving the gift of life!

04/14/2025

Make that #14 for Kansas Craig!

She leads off the game against Ballard County KY today and delivers her state leading #14 homer of the season today! This kid is incredible! She’s almost hitting one every game at this point. The Anna Jonesboro Junior has committed to SIUE for softball and has started the year on a torrid pace! At this pace 25 or more is not out of the question for the talented Craig!

03/05/2025

02/26/2025

James Contes works for IDOT and shared a picture of the library during the snowstorm last week. He noted how the orange emergency lights gave the perfect glow to the falling snow.

01/15/2025

Did you know??

January is the slowest month of the year for small businesses. After the holiday rush, local shops and restaurants often face a major slowdown.

That’s why it’s the perfect time to shop local and support the small businesses that make our community unique.

A few stats to keep in mind 👇

Small businesses make up 99.9% of all businesses in the U.S.

For every $100 spent at a local business, approximately $68 stays in the community.

Supporting local businesses helps create jobs and sustain the economy right here in Anna.

So, whether it’s grabbing coffee, dining out, or shopping for something special, every purchase matters this month. Let’s show our local businesses some love this January!

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01/15/2025

Pictures from last week's winter weather. More in this week's Gazette Democrat!