HILLSBORO, Mo.– Jefferson College has announced the Dean’s List for the fall 2025 semester, recognizing 726 students for outstanding academic achievement. To qualify for the honor, full-time students must earn a grade point average of 3.25 or higher on a 4.0 scale in at least 12 graded credit hours during the semester. Part-time students […]
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ST. LOUIS, MO— With the potential for winter weather and dangerously cold temperatures this weekend in the greater St. Louis area, the American Red Cross urges everyone to take action now to protect themselves and their families. “Winter storms can create dangerous conditions very quickly, especially when temperatures drop and roads become icy,” said
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HILLSBORO, Mo. — Jefferson College will celebrate school pride and Viking spirit during its 2026 Homecoming Celebration, scheduled for January 26–31. The week includes on-campus activities for students, culminating in Homecoming basketball games on Saturday, January 31, which are open to alumni and the community. Student-focused Homecoming activities will take place on campus Monday
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CAPE GIRARDEAU – U.S. District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk on Tuesday sentenced a man who in 2023 broke into 24 vehicles in Scott County and New Madrid County to steal and stole firearms to 137 months in prison. Corterian L. Wright, now 42, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Cape Girardeau in April to
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ST. LOUIS, MO — The American Red Cross is facing a severe blood shortage as requests from hospitals exceed the available supply of blood, leading to about a 35 percent drawdown of blood products in the past month. Individuals are urged to give now so patients don’t face delays in lifesaving care. The shortage is especially serious for platelets and types
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St. Louis, MO — Prism Theatre Company announces the cast for its upcoming production and world premiere of Progress, a new play by John Wolbers, running July 3–12, 2026 at the Kranzberg Black Box Theatre. Committed to developing and producing bold new work highlighting women, Prism Theatre Company continues that mission with Progress, a timely and compelling new play that
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PARK HILLS – The Mineral Area College Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 15, 2026, in the VanHerck Board Room on the Park Hills campus. The tentative agenda: Board of Trustees Meeting Mineral Area College Thursday, January 15, 2026 VanHerck Board Room Work Session
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CAPE GIRARDEAU – The 20th Annual Cape Girardeau Polar Plunge will take place Saturday, February 7 at Cape County Park North, bringing together community members for one of winter’s most exciting fundraising events benefiting Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO). Participants will dress in costumes and swimwear before taking a plunge into icy waters to raise funds
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SIKESTON, MO – Southeast Missouri Food Bank has announced several organizational updates designed to strengthen its ability to serve neighbors facing hunger across the region. Camille Peters Camille Peters has been named Chief Operating Officer and will oversee all operations, programs, and partner agencies. “In her years with the Food Bank,
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ST. LOUIS – The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control (DDCC) announces the arrest of 50-year-old Donald Barry McKinney of Park Hills, MO. McKinney was arrested on January 8, 2026, for receiving stolen property, tampering with physical evidence in felony prosecution, and resisting/interfering with arrest for a felony. McKinney’s
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