Regional News

CAPE GIRARDEAU – Brandy McIntire, a prominent Marketing Consultant with KBSI Fox23 and a passionate advocate for mental health, has joined the Community Counseling Center Foundation’s board of directors. “Brandy will be an invigorating addition to our board and the Foundation,” said Michelle Ramsey, Executive Foundation Director. “Her enthusiasm and passion for addressing mental health,

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – A report from State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick reveals how a taxpayer-funded shopping spree perpetrated by the former Deputy City Clerk of the City of Kennett resulted in thousands of dollars in inappropriate purchases such as a couples intimacy game, an ovulation kit, pregnancy tests, and a bottle of rum. The report,

HILLSBORO, Mo. — Jefferson College honored 53 Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) students during a recognition ceremony last week, celebrating their completion of either high school equivalency or English language acquisition programs.   Out of 77 eligible students, 53 walked across the stage in cap and gown to receive their certificates. The event also marked the highest

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Discover nature in June with Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center’s free programs.  Mushrooms: Foraging for Summer Chanterelles (Virtual Only) | Noon – 1 p.m. on June 4 | Register online at https://mdc-event-web.s3licensing.com/Event/EventDetails/207524 Mushroom hunting doesn’t need to end with morels. A whole flush of delicious and beginner-friendly mushrooms

SIKESTON, Mo. – Elizabeth Glastetter, Director of Cancer Services with Saint Francis Healthcare System, has been named to Southeast Missouri Food Bank’s board of directors. “Liz will be a tremendous asset to our board and the food bank,” said Joey Keys, CEO of SEMO Food Bank. “Unfortunately, we know that lack of access to nutritious

Applied Science (A.A.S.) in Digital Communication designed to prepare students for careers in digital media, marketing, content creation, and more, this program is ideal for anyone looking to build versatile communication skills that apply across nearly every industry, and is now open for enrollment.   In addition to the associate degree, the college also offers

St. Louis District Dairy Council ST. LOUIS – As we raise our glasses to toast June Dairy Month, there’s no better way to celebrate than by enjoying a cold, refreshing glass of milk. Whether added to morning coffee or enjoyed straight from the glass, fluid milk is a staple in many homes — and for

HILLSBORO, Mo. – The Jefferson College radiologic technology program has received continued accreditation for a full eight-year term from the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), the only agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education for accrediting educational programs in radiography and related fields.     Following a site visit and