South Missourian News

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, that means the ringing of the Salvation Army bells will soon begin. Scheduled to begin the day after Thanksgiving, volunteer bell ringers will be located outside Harps in Alton and Walmart, Harps and Town & Country in Thayer. Counter kettles will be placed throughout the region at area businesses...

Always looking for ways to encourage community children to eat healthy and be active, Oregon County Health Department recently utilized funding from the Maternal Child Healthy Title V Block grant to purchase frisbees, activity trackers, jump ropes and refillable water bottles to children eligible for the Oregon County Backpack Program...

Without volunteers, the Oregon County Food Pantry in Thayer would more than likely be nonexistent. This caring group of individuals take the time to make sure they help ease food insecurity in the area. The South Missourian News visited with the approximately 10 volunteers as they waited for the Ozark Harvest truck to deliver food and got to know the story as to what inspires some to take the time to help every month. ...

Being a parent is the most rewarding and at times, the most difficult job one may have, even when there are two parents in the household. When faced with being a single parent, one may have to sacrifice more and work harder to be able to provide for their children. ...

Carolyn J. Edwards, 48, of Thayer, lost her life in a fatal accident the evening of Thursday, Nov. 7 when the southbound 2017 Kia Rio she was driving crossed over the centerline and struck northbound 2016 Freightliner Semi Tractor/Trailer driven by Steven A. Chamness, 47, of Jonesboro, Ark., on U.S. Highway 63 in Koshkonong...

In South Central Missouri, just like everywhere else in the country, employment in healthcare occupations is projected to increase by 14% through 2028, a much faster growth rate than average for all occupations. Across the nation, 1.9 million new jobs will be opening up; significantly more than in any other occupational group...