News

Governor Kehoe orders Capitol Dome lighted blue in recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Governor Mike Kehoe has ordered the Missouri State Capitol dome to shine blue beginning at sunset on Friday, April 10, 2026, until sunrise on Saturday, April 11, 2026, in recognition of April as Child Abuse Prevention Month.   “Every child deserves to grow up safe, supported, and surrounded by a community […]

Governor Kehoe orders Capitol Dome lighted blue in recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month Read More »

Fifth annual Family Eco Festival supports hands-on learning, Southern Illinois teachers

by Brooke Keltner CARBONDALE, Ill. – The public is invited to a free event on Earth Day that highlights nature, conservation and Southern Illinois’ unique ecology through immersive experiences – some of which feel out of this world. Teachers from Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s River Region Master Teaching Fellows Program are proud to host the

Fifth annual Family Eco Festival supports hands-on learning, Southern Illinois teachers Read More »

Chester Marketing and Revitalization meets Wednesday

CHESTER – The tentative agenda has been released for Wednesday’s meeting of the Chester Marketing ad Revitalization. AGENDA • Welcome and introductions ( Allow all members the opportunity to introduce themselves, discuss their desires they have for our town, And what they feel their strong suits are) • Purpose and vision open discussion (Discuss the

Chester Marketing and Revitalization meets Wednesday Read More »

Chester High School announces 2026 Prom Court

Prom is Saturday April 11 By Jim Beers CHESTER – It is Prom Week 2026 at Chester High School and on Wednesday April 8 the 2026 Prom Court was announced. The Chester High School 2026 Prom Court includes (Front Row, Left to Right): Aubrey Colvis, Junior Princess Candidate; Annah Helvey-Ahring, Senior Queen Candidate; Addison Gottschammer,

Chester High School announces 2026 Prom Court Read More »

Adding value, strengthening farms

By Rob Jones, director of Integrated Marketing Communications, University of Missouri Extension; Jennifer Lutes, agricultural business specialist, MU Extension; Mallory Rahe, education director, agricultural business and policy, MU Extension; Kantha Channaiah, state specialist in food processing, MU Extension. COLUMBIA, Mo. — Across Missouri, farm families are navigating a complicated economic landscape.   Margins are tight.

Adding value, strengthening farms Read More »

Valle Catholic Middle School announces third quarter honors lists

STE. GENEVIEVE – Valle Catholic Middle School has announced the sixth, seventh and eighth grade students at the school who have received honors for their efforts during the third quarter.   Valle Catholic Middle School   3rd Quarter Honor Roll   6th Grade High Honors Miles Woodward, Beckett Wehner, Colby Kutz, Reese Jokerst, Emma Henderson,

Valle Catholic Middle School announces third quarter honors lists Read More »

Valle Catholic High School announces third quarter honor students

STE. GENEVIEVE — Valle Catholic Hihg School has announcesd its third quarter honor students.   Valle Catholic High School High Honors 3rd Quarter 9th Grade Chase Basler Lyla Bauman Logan Donze Gage Fallert Jaida Fallert Levi Fallert Nolan Joggerst Audrey Jokerst Ava Kavaliauskas Brielle Klump Connor Manshack Charlotte Naeger Easton Rayoum Tessa Roth Lyla Shortt

Valle Catholic High School announces third quarter honor students Read More »

SIU Carbondale students succeed in regional advertising competition

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale students continue to show they can compete with advertising professionals at the regional ADDYs. Saluki advertising students brought home a bevy of honors in the recent American Advertising Federation of Southern Illinois American Advertising Awards     Saluki AdLab students who garnered recently garnered regional

SIU Carbondale students succeed in regional advertising competition Read More »

Rep. Ray Reed voices support for Mizzou students advocating for equity and accountability

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri State Representative Ray Reed (D–District 83) issued the following statement in support of student leaders at the University of Missouri who are organizing in response to recent administrative decisions impacting multicultural student organizations:   “Throughout our history, progress has often been driven not from the top down, but from the

Rep. Ray Reed voices support for Mizzou students advocating for equity and accountability Read More »