Regional News

HILLSBORO, Mo. – Jefferson College has been awarded a $3.9 million grant from the Department of Labor to spearhead a consortium of Missouri schools in the establishment of apprenticeship programs in advanced manufacturing, nursing, and teacher education over the next four years. The consortium includes Jefferson College, Mineral Area College, Three Rivers College, East Central College, […]

PARKHILLS – Mineral Area College will host a Ribbon Cutting to celebrate the opening of the Industry and Technology Center Expansion on Thursday, August 15, 2024. The expansion project includes an automotive shop, classroom, and the Cardinal Center event space, completing the approximately 100,000-square-foot facility on the college’s Park Hills campus. The ribbon cutting will

FARMINGTON – The August Women’s Connection will feature “A Visit with Corrie” Tuesday, August 13th. Gayle Haas (in the role of Corrie ten Boom) will be the special guest at the Women’s Connection Brunch from 9:15-11 a. m. in the Fellowship Hall of the Farmington Presbyterian Church, 403 W. Columbia. Wife, mother, grandmother, prayer warrior,

JEFFERSON CITY — Two Perryville residents were hurt in a traffic crash on Route J in Madison County Saturday.   The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports 47-year-old James L. Cartee had serious injuries and was transported to Mercy South in St. Louis while Brandin J. Henderson had moderate injuries and was taken to St. Francis

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Come see the amazing photos of Paul Moffett at the Missouri Department of Conservation Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 2! This is part of the “Nature Center at Night” series.   Registration is not required.   “After retirement, Paul Moffett began documenting, via photography, the birds of the confluence

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Discover nature in August with Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center’s free programs!   Nature Center at Night: Birds of the Confluence | 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 2 at Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center | Registration not required.   Join photographer Paul Moffett in exploring the birds

ST. LOUIS – Ameren Missouri announced today an additional $200,000 to help active-duty military, veterans and their families when they face challenges paying their energy bills. These funds are available through United Way 211.   “Through our long-standing partnership with Ameren Missouri, United Way 211 has been able to help even more military families and

O’FALLON, Mo. — SINC Thermal, a leading manufacturer of industrial melting furnaces and ovens, announced today that it will expand in O’Fallon, investing $4 million and creating 25 new jobs. The company’s expansion includes the relocation of its sales, administrative, and manufacturing operations to a new facility.   “Our state continues to stand out as a