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Jefferson College president to retire in 2028

Jefferson College President Dena McCaffrey has announced her plans to retire in 2028. “I love Jefferson College, and I love the work. I do, but truthfully, it is a personal decision,” she said. In June, the Jefferson College Board of Trustees extended McCaffrey’s contract through 2029, but she did...

Jefferson County, MO · 1d
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Ameren plans three more Missouri battery plants

Utility company Ameren has received the green light to add a new-to-Missouri type of infrastructure to the electric grid: batteries. The utility is expanding energy storage in the state. It is currently building its first battery facility in Missouri and recently received approval from state regulators for three more. Last month, the Missouri Public Service […]

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Jefferson County Mental Health Board Awards Compass Health Network $4.2 Million Grant

A total $7.2 Million in grants will be awarded by the Jefferson County Mental Health Fund during the next two years. Thirteen agencies will benefit from the grants including Compass Health Network which will receive $4.2 million to be used across six of its programs. Sue Curfman, Compass Health Network...

Jefferson County, MO · 1d
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Find a Sinkhole at Stemler Cave Woods Nature Preserve

Take a hike through the old-growth forest and explore the sinkholes at Stemler Cave Woods Nature Preserve near Columbia, Illinois. This 194-acre nature preserve sits between Millstadt and Columbia, Illinois, on Stemler Road. The preserve is known for its karst topography, which includes caves and sinkholes that drain into Stemler Cave.

Columbia, IL · 2d
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Thousands attend annual Ladies Night event in Festus

More than 5,000 people attended the sixth annual Ladies Night on Nov. 7 on Festus Main Street. This year’s event started and ended earlier than in the past. Ladies Night was held from 2-8 p.m. this year after previously being held from 4-9 p.m. Event spokesperson Michelle Hohmeier said...

Festus, MO · 1d

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New St. Louis County Executive, council members prepare for new term

With nearly two-thirds of the vote, St. Louis County voters delivered victory to Democratic candidate for St. Louis County Executive Jake Zimmerman, giving the longtime county assessor the opportunity to put his own stamp on county government beginning Jan. 5, 2027. According to unofficial election results, Zimmerman won 65.07% of the vote, totaling 251,305 votes.

St Louis County, MO · 1d

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Police cancel Endangered Person Advisory for missing 14-year-old with autism

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. (First Alert 4) - An Endangered Person Advisory has been canceled for a 14-year-old boy who went missing Saturday morning from St. Louis County. Dean Michael Fuller was seen at 8:07 a.m. Saturday morning leaving his home on Southridge Pines Drive. Police say as of 12:13...

St Louis County, MO · 11h

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District football championships decided tonight

Eureka, Festus and St. Pius X host district championships tonight, while Crystal City, Jefferson and Seckman have tough road tests if they’re to play another week. Bundle up because playoff football weather arrived just in time for high school football’s stretch run that ends up with the Show Me Bowls in St. Joseph in December. Hillsboro, Festus and St. Pius were state finalists the last three years. That’s new territory for county teams. All that remains is closing the deal with Jefferson County’s first state title.

Festus, MO · 1d

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Seniors Can Celebrate the Holiday Season with Wonderful Wednesdays at The National Museum of Transportation

Celebrate the holiday season with Wonderful Wednesdays at The National Museum of Transportation on December 2, 9, 16, and 23, 2026. Seniors can spend a Wonderful Wednesday exploring magical model trains, including the original Famous-Barr downtown window display from the 1950s and 1960s. These nostalgic displays offer a delightful opportunity to revisit holiday memories and make new ones with friends.

St Louis County, MO · 11h

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Health board OKs raise for director, discusses budget

The Jefferson County Health Department Board of Trustees approved a raise for Executive Director Steve Sikes and approved its preliminary budget for fiscal year 2027. During the Oct. 29 meeting, the board voted unanimously to approve the Health Department Personnel Committee’s recommendation to raise Sikes’ salary by 4.5 percent, from $136,420.08 to $142,558.98 an increase of $6,138.90. The raise will go into effect on Jan. 1.

Jefferson County, MO · 1d

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For one day, this St. Louis Home Depot is turning into something very Jewish

Most people visit The Home Depot for lumber, tools or supplies for their next home improvement project. But on Sunday, Nov. 22, the Brentwood store will be helping St. Louis Jewish families build something a little different: Hanukkah memories. Chabad of Greater St. Louis is bringing its annual Hanukkah workshop...

St. Louis, MO · 1d

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Wilkes, Festus Defense Shines in Tiger’s District Title Win

(Festus) The Festus Tigers football team used late turnovers to push past Sikeston 33-13 in Friday’s Class 4 District 1 Championship. Sikeston quarterback Ty Murry struck first on the scoreboard with a 10 yard touchdown run. That score would hold until late in the first half, when Tigers quarterback Parker Perry went to the play action.

Festus, MO · 23h

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OUR OPINION: Voting needs to become a priority

Every gardener knows you can’t reap a harvest if a seed was never planted, and if you wait for perfect weather, you will never plant a seed. The law of the harvest is simple: you reap what you sow. Voters who avoided the polls on Nov. 3 failed to...

Jefferson County, MO · 1d

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Missouri American Water helps fire departments with statewide grant program

A statewide grant program from Missouri American Water is helping fire departments with financial assistance.

Missouri · 1d

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Send holiday photos for the chance to win big

There’s still time to spread festive cheer by entering the annual Family Holiday Album photo contest. The Leader invites Jefferson County, Eureka and Wildwood-area readers of all ages to send photos of themselves, family members and friends celebrating end-of-year holidays such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa or New Year’s.

Jefferson County, MO · 1d

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Lady Comets Start Season Monday in Tournament

The Columbia Tip-Off Girls Basketball Classic will be held next week, and the Greenville Lady Comets are one of the eight teams in it. The GHS squad will go up against Columbia at 6 p.m. Monday. A Greenville victory puts the team in the semifinals at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, and...

Greenville, IL · 15h

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Four States Game Night Top 3 Plays — Week 12

FOUR STATES — Here’s a look at our top three plays from week 12 of high school football in Missouri and week 11 in Kansas and Oklahoma. Play #3 — Frontenac’s Brogan Smith (Long rushing touchdown on opening drive) Play #2 — Liberal’s Degan Swarnes (Long...

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