Festus news

Festus, Missouri! Here are some recent news articles and updates from Festus, MO:

Local News

  1. Festus City Council Approves New Budget: The Festus City Council has approved a new budget for the 2023 fiscal year, which includes increased funding for public safety and infrastructure projects. (Source: Festus News Leader)
  2. Festus High School Students Win Regional Science Fair: A team of students from Festus High School won first place at the regional science fair, advancing to the state competition. (Source: Jefferson County Leader)
  3. New Business Opens in Downtown Festus: A new boutique clothing store, "The Fashion Fix," has opened its doors in downtown Festus, offering a variety of clothing and accessories. (Source: Festus Patch)

Regional News

  1. Missouri Governor Visits Jefferson County: Missouri Governor Mike Parson visited Jefferson County last week, meeting with local officials and business leaders to discuss economic development and infrastructure projects. (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
  2. I-55 Construction Update: The Missouri Department of Transportation has provided an update on the ongoing construction project on I-55, which is expected to be completed by the end of the year. (Source: Missouri Department of Transportation)
  3. Festus Man Arrested for Drug Trafficking: A 32-year-old man from Festus was arrested and charged with drug trafficking after a traffic stop revealed a large quantity of illegal drugs in his vehicle. (Source: Jefferson County Sheriff's Office)

Sports

  1. Festus High School Football Team Wins Conference Championship: The Festus High School football team won the conference championship last weekend, defeating their opponents 21-14. (Source: Festus News Leader)
  2. Festus Softball Team Advances to State Tournament: The Festus High School softball team has advanced to the state tournament after winning their regional championship. (Source: Jefferson County Leader)