Good times and friendships are what the Challenger program is all about. The league for physically or mentally disabled youth ages 8 to 18 has been in operation in St. Louis for 15 years.

In reality, it's an empty steel drum that once held 55 gallons of something - like oil. But in the hands of a craftsman like Kyle Cox, that drum becomes an instrument as he draws the metal into a bowl shape on the inside and molds its surface to make m

Across the state this winter, students in seventh and eighth grades auditioned for 150 slots in the Missouri All-State Choir. Five West County Middle School students were among those notified in April that they had won.

Bob Manges brought along a surprise when he stopped by Bonne Terre Elementary Friday afternoon to pick up soda tabs.

Learn more about what your neighbors are doing to help the environment with this video of "good Earth" neighbors, taken at the East Ozarks Audubon Earth Day festival.

The St. Francois County Ambulance District recently presented an award to Emmett during a ceremony at North County Intermediate School in recognition of his "quick thinking and compassionate action shown on 1-31-08."

MAC's drive is the largest in all of southeast Missouri. Seventy volunteers worked to bring in the donors. Twenty-five American Red Cross personnel took care of the blood. For eight hours, donors dropped in to donate.

Victim of 'Sweetheart Scam' receives $4,500 from postal authorities

The Daily Journal’s extensive examination of child sexual abuse has been honored by the State Advisory Council for the Division of Comprehensive Psychiatric Services. Staff Writer Paula Barr, lead reporter for "Shattering the Silence," received a media

Almost four inches of rain was recorded in Farmington Thursday and now, there’s snow in the forecast.

A training session for 26 firefighters from Farmington, Wolf Creek, Fredericktown and Perryville Saturday

Students with an eye for art have their work on display through Saturday at Mineral Area College. It’s the annual art show sponsored by Heimburger Construction and hosted by the Mineral Area Council on the Arts.

Meet Lydia and hear her talk about her life.

At least 22 percent, and perhaps more, of the children in St. Francois County cannot get in to see a dentist in this county even though their parents work full-time. That is because none of the local dentists accept MC Plus, the state insurance program fo

They’re having chow for the cause at Crown Motors these days as the Relay For Life team members serve up a meal a week and charge their co-workers to eat it.

His pictures are everything that life should be -spontaneous, vivid and full of color. And if they make you smile for just a moment, they've accomplished their author's aim.

“Principal for a Day” was Principal Jason Samples’ way of raising money for Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). Students could donate $1 for a chance to be principal for a day and have Samples go to their classes and do their homework. The school raise

For 25 years, Mineral Area College has welcomed budding scientists to their campus to show off their smarts. The 2008 crop of middle school and high school Einsteins-in-the-making competed Thursday.

Heavy rains across the southern part of Missouri have left hundreds of roads closed and are blamed for the deaths of four people.

This is Harvest Christian Centre and the crowd is ready for dress rehearsal for “The Champion,” their original Easter drama to be staged at 7 p.m. tonight-Saturday and at 10:30 a.m. Sunday.

U.S. Rep. Jo Ann Emerson addressed several topics on many people’s minds Tuesday when she joined the Park Hills-Leadington Chamber of Commerce for lunch

Jo Ann Emerson discusses current flooding situation.

The one-mile walk/run and the 5K run began and ended at North County Middle School in Desloge Saturday morning. The third annual event was a kick-off run for the St. Francois County Heart Walk at St. Joe State Park Oct. 4.

Attorney General Jay Nixon told Democrats in Potosi on Saturday that next year, there will be a new wind blowing that brings changes to leadership in Jefferson City.

Farmington Mayor Jeannie Roberts opened the public portion of the Norman L. Rigdon VFW Post 5896 Tuesday night by asking the veterans for help with a flagpole.

Jayleigh and her mother, Maegan King, head to the park Tuesday to enjoy the springlike weather.

Scenes from the Carnival for Soldiers at the National Guard Armory in Farmington to raise money for their homecoming celebration.

Craig Witmer, with Pictometry Inc., demonstrates the technology that their company sells.

Scenes from downtown Potosi during a snowstorm

The new owners of the Firebirds held a press conference on Friday.

AMVETS Post holds fundraiser shooting match

Shared Blessings in Bonne Terre is now home for those who have none.

Scenes from the 2008 MSHSAA Wrestling Championship in Columbia. Farmington's Craig Wilson won his third straight title in a row.

The surveillance footage shows the passenger and the driver getting out of the truck and switching places.

St. Francois County Clerk Mark Hedrick discusses his expectations for Super Tuesday

Elementary students try 'Spoon Trick' for snow day

Relay For Life teams begin sign-up and fundraising

Firefighters were dispatched to a first-alarm shed fire located at 1174 Old Cadet Road at 11:05 a.m. on January 28th, 2008

U.S. Rep. Jo Ann Emerson chats with clients of the Washington County Health Department's prenatal clinic on the morning of January 24th, 2008 in Potosi. Emerson asked to visit the clinic after reading about it in the Daily Journal

Special Prosecutor Jack Banas commenting on the charges

Daily Journal Reporter Paula Barr sits down with the Akers in this 30 Minute interview.

Simple steps to reduce risk of heart disease

Nurse Practitioner Pat Yount in Washington County Health Department's prenatal clinic is using a fetal Doppler to monitor the fetal heartbeat of Brandi Powell's daughter, Sophia

Gibbons talked about his property tax modifications bill and the issues he expects will be debated in the 2008 legislature.

Gibbons, who holds the highest elected leadership role in the Senate, talked about the recent report of the 16-member Blue Ribbon Panel on Autism.

Farmington girl is world champion in Cowboy Mounted Shooting

Willard "Bill" James, 102, remembers the year the Christmas tree caught fire.

And Glenda Corless, 83, and her husband Warren, 82, still treasure the gifts from childhood they never expected to get.

Blakelys tell more of their holiday memories as they talk with Daily Journal Staff Writer Donna Hickman.

St. Joseph (Bonne Terre) students sing Christmas songs for the Bonne Terre Chamber of Commerce at Heritage Hall Dec. 19. Afterward, Santa Claus visited and handed out candy canes.

The North County Singers treated School Board members to a concert just prior to the board meeting December 13, 2007.

A reading of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas' by various leaders and residents of St. Francois County.

A hero was laid to rest Saturday, December 22, 2007, in Old Mines as friends and family gathered with heavy hearts at the St. Joachim Catholic Church to pay their final respects to Sgt. Austin David "Ozzie" Pratt.

Friends and neighbors gathered along the streets of Potosi Thursday night as the body of Sgt. Austin David "Ozzie" Pratt came home to Washington County. Gary Greenlee and Matt Rifenburg sang "God Bless America" as a crowd assembled at the courthouse.

Just a few days before Christmas and the day after what would have been his 23rd birthday, Sgt. Austin Pratt's loved ones spent two hours on Thursday traveling from Potosi to Lambert Airport in St. Louis to bring him home for the last time.

Desloge couple fills home with 5 children from Ukraine

Bonne Terre Ministerial Alliance gives baskets

An Ameren UE worker explains how the new dam will not break

Joseph Pitts is found alive and well after being reported missing 4 days earlier by family members

Kingston Cougars celebrate their first win in 4 years

Farmington High School's Air Force Junior ROTC conduct the official flag disposal ceremony at the Farmington American Legion Post 416

Desloge Board of Aldermen approved a resolution that said the city will commit $119,670.90 toward the project in good faith

Family members, friends, fellow firefighters and elected officials honored Bismarck Fire Chief Mike Gibbons at a retirement dinner December 8th, 2007

Sights & Sounds from the Farmington Christmas parade

Season of Hope provides Christmas to local families who otherwise could not afford it

St. Francois County 911 Director Alan Wells discusses Homeland Security funding for St. Francois County

A crowd of about 100 people came to help the city celebrate the season with a tree lighting ceremony, caroling and a visit from Santa who arrived on a Bismarck fire truck

Desloge celebrates Christmas 2007 with the annual Christmas in the Park

Police and fire vehicles led the way with sirens whining and horns blowing. Floats featured Frosty the Snowman, Nativity scenes, the Jingle Dogs and Santa's sleigh.

About 75 people gathered in the cold at the park for a ceremony to honor the loved ones they had lost

South Iron continues their dominance five years straight in the annual Arcadia Valley Thanksgiving Tournament

Veteran's Day Ceremony in Farmington in front of the courthouse on Memorial Day 2007

Local Hero Bob Silvey was laid to rest at the Hillview Cemetery in Farmington on November 21st, 2007

Deputy Clerk Dawn Sens administered the oath of office to the new city clerk, Melinda Watson, who had been the court clerk

EMF readings at the cabin next to Moses Austin museum

Judy Myers, a sensitive investigator with MPR, discusses the findings of the investigation in Potosi

Missouri Paranormal Research group was in Potosi over Halloween to investigate several local 'hotspots'. Here Jeremiah Niere discusses EVP

Gov. Matt Blunt presenting awards to veterans of the Vietnam War

Gov. Blunt's speaking at the Vietnam Vet Award ceremony

Sen. Engler's speaking at the Vietnam Vet Award ceremony

'Halloween woman on B Street'

Reporter Paula Barr sits down and speaks with the Akers after Michael Devlin pleads guilty

Shawn, 15, arrived at an 8 a.m. press conference in Richwoods Elementary School with his parents, Craig and Pam Akers.

For 13 years, scholar-actors have been bringing history to life on the Chautauqua stage in Bonne Terre.

Bismarck honors veterans at Freedom Fest

Preservationists are working on their vision to turn the former Missouri State Penitentiary into a jewel of Jefferson City.

Central High School held its second annual event Friday morning in a rear parking lot.

When rain threatened the crowd turn-out for a Battle of the Bands on June 2, 2007, Nature's Cup owners Steve and Laura Gleisner refused to let them down.

Veterans groups pay tribute in traditional Memorial Day ceremonies

Cardinals collect first home sweep