News

Donor generosity propels Mizzou to highest fundraising year in university history

COLUMBIA, Mo. — The University of Missouri has set a new philanthropic record, achieving the highest fundraising year in its 186-year history.     “Philanthropy continues to sustain Mizzou’s mission in academics, research, engagement and athletics,” University of Missouri President Mun Choi said. “Thank you to those on campus, including Vice Chancellor for Advancement Chris […]

Donor generosity propels Mizzou to highest fundraising year in university history Read More »

Charlotte Thompson Suhler honored with SIU School of Journalism and Advertising naming

by Britni Bateman,  SIU Foundation’s chief marketing officer CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale will name its School of Journalism and Advertising in the College of Arts and Media after alumna Charlotte Thompson Suhler in recognition of her recent gift to the school.     Charlotte Thompson Suhler, pictured during her time at SIU

Charlotte Thompson Suhler honored with SIU School of Journalism and Advertising naming Read More »

Ste. Genevieve County man arrested for child sex crimes

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control (DDCC) announces the arrest of Skyler Brown, 21, of Ste. Genevieve, MO, for child sex crimes following an investigation by the DDCC Special Victims Unit (SVU). In August 2025, while conducting an online child pornography investigation, SVU investigators obtained a CyberTip

Ste. Genevieve County man arrested for child sex crimes Read More »

SEMO Food Bank hosts Second Annual Hunger Action Resource Fair and Mobile Food Pantry

SIKESTON, Mo. – Southeast Missouri Food Bank will host its second annual Hunger Action Resource Fair and mobile food pantry on Monday, Sept. 8, as part of Hunger Action Month. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the food bank’s parking lot at 600 State Highway H in Sikeston.  

SEMO Food Bank hosts Second Annual Hunger Action Resource Fair and Mobile Food Pantry Read More »

Randolph County Sheriff’s Office reports arrests

CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests:   Maissie L. Easton 19, Sparta, arrested August 25, 2025 by Sparta Police on a Randolph County warrant for petition to revoke probation.  Pretrial Release.   Richard M. Durnell 35, Rockwood, arrested August 28, 2025 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office on a

Randolph County Sheriff’s Office reports arrests Read More »

Labor Board certifies workers’ victory in case to remove UFCW after union officials disclaim representation and walk away

COLUMBIA, Mo. – The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has just issued an order that officially removes United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 655 as the exclusive “representative” of a unit of Shangri-La dispensary workers. The order makes official the workers’ victory in their legal effort to remove UFCW union officials from their workplace.

Labor Board certifies workers’ victory in case to remove UFCW after union officials disclaim representation and walk away Read More »