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TEDx event invites Missourians into prison to focus on 'shared humanity'
It’s early on the morning of April 4, 2024, as people arrive at Farmington Correctional Center in southeast Missouri. They show their IDs and walk through scanners as a guard lets them into the prison. Inside the large recreation gym, hundreds mill about looking at artwork made by inmates...
Missouri community leaders discuss impact of decade-old legislation
JOPLIN, Mo. — A nearly decade-old piece of legislation is sparking conversation among community leaders across Missouri. Today, several of those people met with State Senator Jill Carter and State Representative Lane Roberts. “It used to be you could cite people, you could get people to clean their yards...
Jesse James Missouri Farm, Grave and Home He Was Assassinated In
Of all the history in Missouri, I cannot think of any one figure that is more of an enigma than Jesse James. Depending on who you're talking to, he's either a villain, outlaw or hero. The truth is somewhere in between. There is a new walkthrough of his life showing his farm, the home he was assassinated in and his very controversial grave sites.
Portion of First Street in Houston to close Friday for event
First Street from Main Street to Walnut Street will be closed from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Friday, July 26 for a Fostering by Faith event. The post Portion of First Street in Houston to close Friday for event appeared first on Houston Herald.
MO Department of Conservation offers kindergarten teachers workshop to introduce them to black bear curriculum
Kindergarten teachers are invited to a workshop in Jefferson City to learn all about a new curriculum that focuses on Missouri’s black bears. The Department of Conservation has developed a new curriculum entitled, Kindergarten: Bears Through the Seasons. Media Specialist Maddie Fennewald says the curriculum covers four components of science, including Earth and Space Science, Physical Science, Life Science, and Engineering and Technology Science. And Fennewald says it’s just fun.
Missouri children are losing Medicaid coverage at rate that is alarming pediatricians
Dr. Maya Moody, a community pediatrician in St. Louis, knows a new month has begun when her clinic’s billing department runs patients’ names and she hears about the children no longer covered by Medicaid. One of those patients, now 3 years old and deaf in one ear, was...
Alton man accused of murder and dumping body on the highway
OREGON COUNTY, Mo. — An Alton man has been arrested on charges involving murder and stealing. According to a probable cause statement from the Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP), Robert C. Bender, 60, is accused of first-degree murder and stealing from his sister. On Jan. 12, 2022, Missouri Department of Transportation workers were mowing the […]
Fostering By Faith to host Summer Carnival this Friday
Fostering By Faith will host its annual Summer Carnival for Foster families from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday (July 26) on Main Street in downtown Houston. The post Fostering By Faith to host Summer Carnival this Friday appeared first on Houston Herald.
Area group receives spay and neuter grant
An area organization has received a grant for spay and neuter services. They are to help individuals who normally can't afford the services for their pets. The post Area group receives spay and neuter grant appeared first on Houston Herald.
Springfield Public Schools' Back to School Bash will feature free stuff, fun
For the third year, Springfield Public Schools will throw a Back to School Bash for families. The one-stop-shop allows parents and students to pick up needed supplies — including a new backpack — and access resources before the start of the 2024-25 school year. They can get immunizations,...
Audiences storm local drive-ins to see ‘Twisters’
CARTHAGE, Mo. — A new movie is taking local theaters by storm, especially drive-ins. Moviegoers packed their cars and waited hours to see the sequel to the 1996 blockbuster, “Twister” — this one called, “Twisters” — which many say is better viewed outdoors.
Catholic churches losing priests to deportation nationwide and here in the Ozarks
AVA, Mo. (KY3) - Catholic churches across the United States and even right here in the Ozarks are struggling to keep their foreign-born priests due to a nationwide Visa backlog. It’s an immigration issue impacting everyone, according to the Springfield-Cape Girardeau Roman Catholic Diocese Bishop Edward Rice. “Ninety percent...
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