KIRKSVILLE — Eight River Region residents have been honored by Truman State University for their academic achievements during the Fall 2021 semester. Students who received a grade point average of 3.5 or better during the fall semester can now find their honor roll information posted online. The President’s List, for students with a perfect […]
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PERRYVILLE – Three Perry County Fire Departments were assisted by the Chester Fire Department in battling a house fire on Route E in Perry County last evening. According to reports, the fire was reported about 5:40 p.m. Thursday. The Perryville, Perry County, East Perry County and Chester Fire Departments responded to the scene at 4447
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SPRINGFIELD — Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is announcing that all Secretary of State departments – including Driver Services facilities – will resume conducting in-person transactions Monday, Jan. 24. The Secretary of State offices and facilities first closed on Jan. 3, due to the surge in COVID-19 cases statewide. Driver Services facilities
HILLSBORO — In connection with the partnership between Jefferson College and the St. Louis Astronomical Society (SLAS) to develop an observatory site on the Hillsboro campus, the College will host several informational “Aim for the Stars” observation nights throughout 2022 for those who want to learn more about astronomy. There is no cost to
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HILLSBORO — Jefferson College is pleased to announce a new transfer partnership with Lindenwood University. The program, part of Lindenwood’s Bridge Scholarships, offers a path for Jefferson College students interested in pursuing a four-year degree. Jefferson College President Dr. Dena McCaffrey and Lindenwood President Dr. John Porter signed the agreement, marking the fourth partnership
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HILLSBORO — To help meet the country’s growing demand for veterinary technicians, Jefferson College has partnered with the University of Missouri to create a new transfer agreement for veterinary technology students. The ‘two plus two’ agreement allows undergraduate students who earn a two-year associate’s degree in veterinary technology at Jefferson College to be automatically
JEFFERSON CITY – Thursday afternoon, the United States Supreme Court ruled in favor of Missouri and other plaintiffs in halting the Occupational Health and Safety Administration’s vaccine mandate on private employers. Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt released the following statement: “Earlier this (Thursday) afternoon, the United States Supreme Court halted the OSHA private employer vaccine mandate,
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JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt announced today that Navient, one of the nation’s largest student loan servicers, entered into a civil settlement agreement with his office and 38 other states for abuses originating in predatory student loans. The agreement resulted in a $53 million settlement for Missourians: $2.5 million in restitution and $51
JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt, alongside sixteen other states, today sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, urging the Department of State to take a tougher approach to stemming the influx of deadly fentanyl into Missouri and the nation as a whole. The Attorney General’s Office has been one
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JEFFERSON CITY — The US Supreme Court has blocked the Biden Administration from mandating COVID-19 vaccination at businesses with 100 or more employees, while allowing a similar rule for health care facilities to stand. The Missouri Chamber had strongly pushed back against the Biden administration’s plan, arguing that employers should continue to have the
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