Regional News

CARBONDALE, Ill. – Cade Bursell, a professor of cinema and photography at Southern Illinois University Carbondale is screening her new documentary, Shawnee Showdown Keep the Forest Standing, October 13, 6 p.m., at SIUC’s  Guyon Auditorium. The film documents the struggle by environmentalists that won a prohibition on logging, and oil and gas drilling in 1996,

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. – Four River Region residents have been awarded University Excelllence Scholarships by Southern Illinois University Carbondale. The four: Benjamin L. Scott and Cheyenne Nicole Lynch, both of Coulterville, Adam J. Kiefer of Red Bud and Kailey N. Hall of Chester are among 317 academically high-achieving students receiving University Excellence Scholarships

JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri State Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick Monday recognized October as National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). “Individuals with disabilities make important contributions to Missouri’s workforce and I am proud to recognize these contributions during National Disability Employment Awareness Month,” Treasurer Fitzpatrick said. “MO ABLE allows Missourians with disabilities to save money without losing access

BOSTON, Mass. — Missouri gas prices have risen 0.9 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.85/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 3,940 stations in Missouri. Gas prices in Missouri are 1.5 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand $1.01/g higher than a year ago. According to GasBuddy price

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt announced Monday that the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals has denied the Department of Justice’s request to stay Missouri’s lawsuit over the cancellation of the “Remain in Mexico” policy pending administrative review. “Earlier this year, my Office sued the Biden Administration and won at the district court,

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Follow the Water Story Map, recently released by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Missouri Geological Survey, highlights the importance of Ozark springs in Missouri’s heritage through interactive maps, narrative text and other multimedia content. Most of Missouri’s 4,500 documented springs are found in the Ozarks due the region’s unique geologic

ST. LOUIS – Out of the best interests for the health and safety of ticket buyers and their families, DISNEY PRINCESS – THE CONCERT shows scheduled to take place between November 1 and December 12, 2021 are being rescheduled to 2022. The previously announced December 11, 2021 date at the Fabulous Fox Theatre has been

JEFFERSON CITY – Governor Mike Parson has ordered the Missouri State Capitol dome to be lighted purple tonight in recognition of Alzheimer’s Awareness Day. “The State Capitol dome will be lit purple to show our support for the many Missourians impacted by Alzheimer’s disease,” Governor Parson said. “Alzheimer’s disease is a devastating illness that affects many of our

CAPE GIRARDEAU – River Region residents who won awards at the SEMO District Fair are: Open Class Beef Charolais Champion heifer calf: Jeff Mueller, Altenburg, Missouri Intermediate champion heifer: Jeff Mueller, Altenburg, Missouri Reserve intermediate champion heifer: Jeff Mueller, Altenburg, Missouri Reserve grand champion heifer: Jeff Mueller, Altenburg, Missouri Intermediate champion bull: Jeff Mueller, Altenburg,