For hundreds of years, a large Mississippian site called Common Field near Ste. Genevieve existed, but its population declined around 1400–1500. The area became relatively depopulated. French explorers such as Jacques Marquette passed by Ste. Genevieve as they explored the Mississippi Valley in 1673. Around 1735, European settlers were drawn by the rich bottomland and nearby lead and salt deposits—Sainte Genevieve became the first permanent European settlement.

Across the 573, more women are opening shops, agencies, farms, and service firms—often for reasons that never show up on a spreadsheet. In Jackson, Chamber President Brian Gerau has spent 18 years helping those businesses grow. The Chamber’s award-winning Women’s Impact Network now draws more than 130 women every other month for leadership, health, finance, and entrepreneurship.

Alley Spring Mill sits deep in the Ozarks, six miles west of Eminence on Highway 106, inside the Ozark National Scenic Riverways. The first thing you see is the red mill. It stands bright against the trees and the blue water. Photographers have loved this place forever. The mill even appeared on a U.S. quarter. Walking around the spring, every step gives you a new picture.

Big, exciting news! A new restaurant has opened at Bogey Creek, just outside Farmington, and it already feels like a place you’ll want to linger. Bright and airy, with soft music drifting through the space, The Retreat features large windows that frame sweeping views of the golf course. The setting is picturesque and quietly upscale without ever feeling formal or pretentious—welcoming, comfortable, and easy to settle into. Outside, a generous patio offers plenty of seating u

The Journal of Sports Medicine found that adults who remained consistently physically active had a 30–40% lower risk of death compared with those who stayed inactive. Those who increased their activity from below recommended levels still showed a 20–25% lower mortality risk. I don't want to live forever, but I’d like to make it to 80. In a recent public-health update in August 2026. Inactivity is a leading risk factor for noncommunicable diseases such as heart disease, s

Discover Thursday Steak Night at Fyre Lake Winery in Cadet, Missouri. Lakeside fire pits, sunset views, comfort food, local wines, and a welcoming family-run atmosphere.

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Life isn’t meant to be scrolled past on a glowing screen from the depths of a sunken sofa. It’s meant to be felt underfoot, breathed in deep, and remembered long after the day ends. Southeast Missouri holds a quiet treasury of hidden gems that reward anyone willing to trade comfort for wonder. These places like—Mingo Swamp, Rocky Falls, Blue Spring, the tunnels at Pickle Springs, the petroglyphs at Washington State Park, and the granite passageways at Elephant Rocks—aren’t ju