Regional News

HILLSBORO, Mo. – The Missouri Humanities Council (MHC) has awarded a $5,000 grant to the Jefferson College Foundation in support of the project titled “Slavery, the Civil War, and Reconstruction in Jefferson County, Missouri.”   The MHC is the only statewide agency in Missouri devoted exclusively to humanities education for citizens of all ages. It […]

CAPE GIRARDEAU – U.S. District Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh Jr. on Thursday sentenced a man who recorded his criminal sex act with a child and possessed drugs to 33 years in prison.   Rayshaun Reed, 37, pleaded guilty in July to three felonies: possession with the intent to distribute methamphetamine, sexual exploitation of a minor and

CAPE GIRARDEAU –  U.S. District Judge Audrey G. Fleissig on Monday sentenced a former employee of the National Park Service to five years of probation and ordered her to repay $249,000 in campsite and tour fees that she stole from 2019 to 2023.   Lisa Figge was a supervisory visitor use assistant at the Ozark

ST. LOUIS, MO  — Home fires increase significantly during the holiday months, often sparked by cooking accidents, unattended candles or unsafe decorations. The American Red Cross of Greater St. Louis urges everyone to take simple steps to stay safe while celebrating – from keeping a close eye on what’s cooking to checking holiday lights and

HILLSBORO, Mo. — Jefferson College is proud to announce that Associate Professor of Economics Bruce Korbesmeyer has been selected as a recipient of the 2025 Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award. The long-standing annual program honors instructors throughout the St. Louis metropolitan area who are selected by their school administration for their commendable dedication and profound

PARK HILLS – The Mineral Area College Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, December 11, 2025, in the VanHerck Board Room on the Park Hills campus. You may view the agenda below:   Boarrd of Trustees Meeting Mineral Area College Thursday, December 11, 2025 VanHerck Board Room   Work

JACKSON – The Guardians of Liberty in Southeast Missouri will hear a program on the 2026 Amendment 3 presented by Sen. Mike Moon and Dr. Wes Scroggins when it meets Tuesday, December  16 at Delmonico’s Restaurant in Jackson.   The title of the program is “What the 2026 Amendment 3 will mean to the unborn”.

ST. LOUIS, MO— Time is critical for patients this December. The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now to keep the blood supply steady over the busy holiday season. Types O positive, O negative, and B negative blood donors are especially needed now and in the coming

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO – The Community Counseling Center Foundation is holding its 5th Annual Mary Mingle 5K this weekend in downtown Cape Girardeau. The popular holiday-themed run/ walk is anticipating a record-breaking turnout, with over 500 registered participants expected, making it the largest Mary Mingle 5K yet.   The 5K race will start at 8