Ste. Genevieve News

Franklin Bridge restoration may be finished by Wednesday

STE. GENEVIEVE – There was word Thursday that the Franklin Bridge (located just south of the Highway 61 curve in St. Mary) may reopen Wednesday. This was the scene earlier this week at the bridge site.   An official at the courthouse reported that Keith Simpson, the contractor on the project, anticipates that the bridge

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River Region students named to Missouri State University’s Spring 2022 Dean’s List

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Each semester, students at Missouri State University who attain academic excellence are named to the dean’s list.   For undergraduate students, criteria include enrollment in at least 12 credit hours during the spring semester and at least a 3.50 grade point average (on a 4.00 scale).   More than 4,700 students were

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Heat and humidity can be a dangerous combination

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) urges Missourians of all ages to take precautions as heat and humidity rise to dangerous levels.   Heat-related illnesses often affect the very young, the elderly and the chronically ill, but summer temperatures can also take a toll on healthy young and middle-aged

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River Region students honored by Truman State University

KIRKSVILLE — Truman State University has announced the students who have been placed on the President’s List and the Vice President’s List.   Three students from the River Region were named to the Spring 2022 President’s List.   To qualify for this list an undergraduate student must attain a semester 4.0 grade point average and

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