Regional News

HILLSBORO, Mo. – Washington University in St. Louis invites talented high school sophomores from rural communities in Missouri and southern Illinois to apply to the WashU Rural Scholars Academy, a free summer program that will strengthen academic and leadership skills, demystify the college application process and introduce students to Washington University, a global leader in […]

ST. LOUIS — Sleigh what? The critically acclaimed live stage show Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical returns this fall to entertain families at theatres across North America. The national tour featuring the “most famous reindeer of all” and his friends from the longest running and highest rated holiday television special will soar into St.

CAPE GIRARDEAU – The Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences is accepting applications for a new, bi-level Practical Nursing (PN) track beginning in January 2023. The program is designed to help meet a growing shortage of PNs in Missouri. Program Director Vickie Schnurbusch, MSN, RN, CHPN, says a Missouri Hospital Association Workforce study in

CAPE GIRARDEAU – The Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences has received a nearly $1.4 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor for the SoutheastHEALTH Rural Healthcare Training & Retraining Initiative.   The five-year, $1,394,535 grant will allow College of Nursing and Health Sciences representatives to work with unemployment offices, county

CAPE GIRARDEAU – United Way of Southeast Missouri and SEMO CPA Company will offer a free Lunch & Learn on Thursday, November 17, 2022, from Noon to 1 p.m. Carly Bowles, Certified Public Accountant and Owner of SEMO CPA Company, will help attendees learn to “Maximize Gifts to Minimize Taxes” with the goal of reducing

JACKSON – The Riverside Regional Library system has released its calendar of events for November, 2022.   There are two branches of the library in the River Region: Altenburg and Perryville.   The Altenburg Branch is located at 66 Poplar Street. The phone number is 573 824-5267.   The Perryville Branch is located at 800

ST. LOUI S – The Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri is teaming up with Women in Trucking through a partnership with Dot Transportation to give girls in grades 6-12 an up-close and personal look at the world of truck driving from a female perspective. During this innovative program, girls will participate in fun, hands-on activities

JACKSON – Southeast Missouri Network Against Sexual Violence (SEMO-NASV) has been awarded reaccreditation by National Children’s Alliance (NCA) following an extensive application and site review process.   As the accrediting agency for Children’s Advocacy Centers (CAC) across the country, National Children’s Alliance awards various levels of accreditation and membership to centers responding to allegations of

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – VetBiz has been awarded a $60,000 Berges Family Foundation grant to support program and service expansion for veteran and military affiliated entrepreneurs.   Funding will be used to impact the St. Louis region in the following ways: Increase the number of veteran and military affiliated owned businesses. Assist current veteran and