Sun Times

Grow Native! launches new online guide for beginning native plant gardeners

Featured News, MO State News, News /

COLUMBIA, Mo. –  Whether starting a small container garden on a porch, planting a native canopy tree, or filling a bed with many grasses and wildflowers, anyone can garden with native plants—no experience or “green thumb” required. For would-be gardeners with little or no gardening experience, the Missouri Prairie Foundation’s (MPF) Grow Native! program has […]

Grow Native! launches new online guide for beginning native plant gardeners Read More »

Haley Fulmer achieves ORT achievement at Memorial Hospital

Featured News, News, Randolph County News /

CHESTER – Memorial Hospital is proud to recognize Haley Fulmer, ORT, for her recent graduation and outstanding performance as a valued member of the perioperative team.     Haley joined Memorial Hospital in March 2026 and recently graduated from the Surgical Technologist program at John A. Logan College on May 16, 2026, earning her Associate

Haley Fulmer achieves ORT achievement at Memorial Hospital Read More »

Hawley measure to fight child trafficking signed into law

MO State News, News /

WASHINGTON — President Trump has signed Senator Josh Hawley’s (R-Mo.) measure to combat child exploitation into law as part of the broader reconciliation bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security. Now, DHS will have access to $108.5 million to hire 200 new child exploitation investigators and analysts. Prior to this measure being enacted, DHS only had seven full-time specialists to identify these victims.  “My

Hawley measure to fight child trafficking signed into law Read More »

Jefferson College earns national accreditation for early college dual credit program

News, Regional News /

HILLSBORO — Jefferson College has earned initial accreditation from the National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (NACEP), the nation’s leading accrediting organization for concurrent and dual credit enrollment programs.   The accreditation recognizes Jefferson College’s Early College Program for meeting NACEP’s rigorous national standards for academic quality, faculty oversight, student support, and program evaluation. Jefferson

Jefferson College earns national accreditation for early college dual credit program Read More »

MAC’s Concurrent Enrollment Program re-accredited

News, Regional News /

PARK HILLS – Mineral Area College (MAC) is pleased to announce that its concurrent enrollment (dual credit/dual enrollment) program has earned re-accreditation by the National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (NACEP). This designation recognizes MAC’s ongoing commitment to academic excellence, ensuring local high school students receive a high-quality, seamless bridge to higher education.   MAC is part

MAC’s Concurrent Enrollment Program re-accredited Read More »

Maeystown and Valmeyer Fire Departments receive state grants

News, Randolph County News /

RED BUD — Illinois State Representative David Friess reports Maeystown and Valmeyer Fire Departments are receiving state grants.   Fries said, “I’m happy to share that both the Maeystown and Valmeyer Fire Departments are receiving more than $9,000 in funding through the Volunteer Fire Capacity Grant Program administered by IDNR.”   Friess explained these grant

Maeystown and Valmeyer Fire Departments receive state grants Read More »

Missouri REALTORS® drive community impact through REALTOR® Volunteer Days

MO State News, News /

COLUMBIA – Missouri REALTORS® throughout the state participated in the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) 2026 REALTOR® Volunteer Days, May 30–June 7. This nationwide initiative encourages REALTORS® to take part in the REALTORS® Are Good Neighbors program, maximizing the impact of their volunteer time and strengthening the communities they serve. Throughout the state, more than 130 REALTORS®, brokerages, and

Missouri REALTORS® drive community impact through REALTOR® Volunteer Days Read More »

MSHP reports arrest

News, Perryville News /

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri State Highway Patrol has released its latest report of arrests.   Among those listed as arrested:   38-year-old Ashley M. Hughes of De Soto on a Jefferson County charge of failing to appear on charges of driving while revoked or suspended and speeding.   The arrest happened in Pery County

MSHP reports arrest Read More »

Perryville Police report

News, Perryville News /

PERRYVILLE — The Perryville Police Department is investigating a report of receiving stolen property.   According to the report, the incident was reported 7:05 p.m. June 3rd at the 130.2 mile marker on the northbound I-55.   According to the report a vehicle stop was conducted and the charges resulted from the investigation.   However,

Perryville Police report Read More »