May 2026

New book honors late SIU alum’s legacy on Leadership Development Program

by Brooke Keltner CARBONDALE, Ill. – Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Leadership Development Program (LDP) boasts a 100% graduation rate, a 96% career placement rate, and its graduates are 19% more work ready than their peers. A part of that success is thanks to the late William “Will” Bushelle, a SIU alum and U.S. Navy SEAL […]

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Route N in Ste. Genevieve County closes today for bridge deck maintenance

SIKESTON—A portion of Route N in Ste. Genevieve County will be closed today as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform bridge deck maintenance.   This section of roadway is located between Route P and Coffelt Road near Ozora,   Weather permitting, the work will take place today from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. While work

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Senator Brian Williams’ Landmark Automatic Expungement Proposal passed by General Assembly

JEFFERSON CITY – State Sen. Brian Williams, D-University City, proudly shared the completion and final passage of one of his priority pieces of legislation. Senate Bill 854 automatically clears the criminal records of thousands of Missourians convicted of drug possession and other nonviolent offenses. Language from SB 854 was added to Senate Bill 1421 and passed by the General Assembly

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SGHS students experience culture, art & city life during annual Chicago trip

STE. GENEVIEVE — Students from Ste. Genevieve High School recently participated in an annual educational trip to Chicago held April 17-19. French teacher Bre Uzzell and art teacher Jamie Bauman traveled with students from French III, IV and V classes, along with members of the National Art Honor Society, for a weekend focused on culture,

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SGHS World Foods students explore global cuisine during St. Louis field trip

STE. GENEVIEVE – Students in Mrs. Alex Collier’s World Foods class recently took learning beyond the classroom during a field trip across St. Louis, exploring international cuisines and experiencing cultures from around the world.     With St. Louis serving as a rich hub of cultural diversity, students were able to experience a wide range

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Southeast Announces Spring 2026 Dean’s List

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO — Southeast Missouri State University has announced its Dean’s List for undergraduate academic achievement during the spring 2026 semester. Students named to the Dean’s List earned at least a 3.75 grade point average on a 4.0 scale and completed at least 12 hours of standard graded credit. They received no grade below

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Southeast Announces Spring 2026 President’s List

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO — Southeast Missouri State University has announced its President’s List for undergraduate academic achievement during the spring 2026 semester. Students named to the President’s List earned a 4.0 grade point average and completed at least 12 hours of standard graded credit.   Shelby Adams of Steeleville, IL Hannah Ahrens of Ste. Genevieve,

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