1+ hour, 42+ min ago  (266+ words) JACKSON " Saxony Lutheran High School has announced its 2026 Prom Court, with eight seniors selected as candidates for this year's king and queen. The candidates include Reagan Ponder, Hannah Pruitt, Lyndsi Terrell, Tali Renshaw, Alex Buerck, Korby Engert, Matthew Mc Kee…...

4+ hour, 55+ min ago  (292+ words) PARK HILLS " Mineral Area College has announced that its MAC Tech Automotive Technology program has received accreditation from the ASE Education Foundation. To achieve accreditation, the MAC Tech program underwent a rigorous evaluation process to ensure its curriculum, facilities and…...

8+ hour, 49+ min ago  (300+ words) There are a lot of ways to say "thank you" on Mother's Day " flowers, cards, maybe even letting Mom sleep in " but the American Legion is offering a way to say it with a full plate and a hot cup…...

8+ hour, 49+ min ago  (776+ words) PERRYVILLE " A neighborhood zoning question drew significant public interest during the Perryville Board of Aldermen's April 13 meeting, according to City Administrator Brent Buerck, who said the city is taking a measured approach before making a final decision. In a follow-up…...

7+ hour, 11+ min ago  (408+ words) As a record-breaking construction season ramps up across Missouri, the Missouri Department of Transportation is urging motorists to "work with us" by making safe and responsible choices behind the wheel. The message comes as part of National Work Zone Awareness…...

8+ hour, 39+ min ago  (284+ words) Perryville's Community Counseling Center will host a Community Impact Luncheon as part of its observance of Mental Health Awareness Month in May. The luncheon is scheduled for May 13 at the Robinson Event Center. Doors will open at 11 a. m. , with lunch and…...

19+ hour, 33+ min ago  (633+ words) Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway filed a lawsuit against Pressure STL, a St. Louis hemp smoke shop, arguing the intoxicating lookalike candy is deceptive and violates state consumer protection laws (Rebecca Rivas/Missouri Independent). A St. Louis smoke shop has…...

18+ hour, 18+ min ago  (575+ words) U. S. Sen. Mazie Hirono led a press conference outside the U. S. Capitol that called on the administration to fully fund and protect the more than 800 minority-serving institutions, or MSIs, which enroll millions of students of color. Many are from low-income households or…...

1+ day, 17+ hour ago  (635+ words) Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announces the state's lawsuit against American Shaman in a press conference outside her office March 31, 2026 (Annelise Hanshaw/Missouri Independent). A dozen Republican state attorneys general are moving to defend President Donald Trump's executive order on…...

2+ day, 23+ hour ago  (805+ words) The legislation Congress is considering now "has to be very narrow and tight," said Republican Senate Majority Leader Sen. John Thune of South Dakota, in a statement shared by a spokesperson. "But we will be looking for, obviously, opportunities to…...