MSHP reports
JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri State Highway Patrol has released its latest reports. Among them: Twenty-one year old Kowin D. Schumer of Perryville was cited for DWI at 8:53 p.m. Wednesday, March 18. He was released.
March 2026
Azalea named National Garden Bureau shrub of the year.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – The National Garden Bureau has selected azalea as its 2026 shrub of the year. Renowned for their colorful seasonal displays, azaleas are becoming the crown jewel in landscapes nearly everywhere, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. Azalea blossom. The nectar and leaves of azaleas contain toxins, so the
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CGS presents ‘HIVE’ good character awards
28 students earn HIVE Awards By Jim Beers CHESTER – There were 28 students at Chester Grade School who earned HIVE awards for demonstrating the character traits of having RESPECT; Initiating RESPONSIBILITY; valuing SAFETY; and encouraging EMPATHY. Nine students earned recognition for respect, 11 students for responsibility, 1 for safety, and 7 for sympathy. Those
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DRA to make $4 million available to support workforce development in the Delta Region
CLARKSDALE, Miss. – The Delta Regional Authority (DRA) is making $4 million available to support workforce development throughout the lower Mississippi River Delta and Alabama Black Belt regions. Funded through the Delta Workforce Grant Program (DWP), DRA will make targeted investments toward projects and initiatives aimed at bolstering the local and regional workforce of
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Find fun, learning and adventure at SIU’s 2026 summer camps
by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — An amazing myriad of experiences awaits participants in the 2026 summer camps at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Youths can hone their skills, learn, explore new horizons and much more at dozens of enriching, educational and fun summer camps. The eclectic and diverse camp lineup offers something for all ages, abilities
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Firefighters battle house fire in St. Mary
Ste. Genevieve County Fire Protection District STE. GENEVIEVE – (Monday) morning just after 7 a.m., crews from Station 8 and Station 6, along with automatic aid from the Ste Genevieve Fire District and Ste Genevieve County Ambulance District, were dispatched by St. Francois County 911 to a residential structure fire in the 24000 block
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MDC reminds people to be BearWise about black bears
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – With warming weather and the many wonders of nature awakening in spring, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds people to be BearWise. Missouri’s estimated 1,000+ black bears are waking up and are focused on fattening up after a long winter’s sleep. Unsecured food sources around homes and outbuildings could attract the
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Missouri Association of School Administrators Honors 2026 Award Recipients at Annual Conference
LAKE OZARK, Mo. — The Missouri Association of School Administrators (MASA) recognized outstanding school leaders from across the state during the 2026 MASA/MOSPRA Spring Conference Awards Banquet held at Margaritaville Lake Resort. The annual awards celebrate excellence in leadership, service and advocacy on behalf of Missouri’s public school students and communities. “Recognizing these leaders
Sedum: A durable, perennial pollinator
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Mention succulents to an avid gardener and it isn’t long until the conversation gravitates toward the sedums. Autumn Joy sedum’s large flowerheads bloom when the colors of other flowers fades. This drought-resistant perennial is a favorite of pollinators. The National Garden Bureau named sedum its 2026 Perennial of the Year. Photo
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Students from over 40 high schools competing in SIU’s Math Field Day
by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — High school students from across Illinois and Missouri will enjoy a day of competition and accomplishment at Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s annual Math Field Day on March 24 at the Banterra Center. Participants come from around the region to compete in SIU’s annual Math Field Day. Photo provided. A maximum
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