Madeleine Leroux is the HER Magazine and features editor for the Jefferson City News Tribune. She previously spent five years covering Jefferson City government news before taking on editor roles in other areas of Missouri and Arkansas. A Chicago native, she studied news-editorial journalism at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale before moving to Missouri, where she has worked in Waynesville and Columbia, in addition to Jefferson City. Madeleine loves history books, coffee and good music, as well as her family, which includes two cats and one very petite dog.
UPDATE: Thursday Night Live postponed until Sept. 17
Due to rain in the forecast, the outdoor event originally scheduled for tonight has been postponed one week.
Sep. 10 2020 @ 11:10am
Chalk Art Fair goes virtual
This year's Capital Chalk Art Competition will look a bit different.In past years, this outdoor event attracted people to come and decorate a boring piece of concrete or asphalt with original creations.
Sep. 10 2020 @ 12:05am
'Constellations' finally ready to hit the stage
It's take two for"Constellations" at Scene One Theatre.The two-person play was originally supposed to open in late March, but had to be canceled due to public health concerns caused by the global spread of COVID-19.
Sep. 9 2020 @ 9:05pm
Garden of the Month winner creates multiple small areas for plants, greenery
Lisa Eubank has spent about seven years working on her gardens. And there are several.
Sep. 6 2020 @ 12:05am
Southside home damaged in tornado recognized for renovation efforts
A house on Hickory Street was recently recognized with the Southside Pride Appearance Award, which is given quarterly by the Old Munichburg Association to recognize businesses and homeowners whose properties enhance the beauty and appearance of Jefferson City's historic Southside neighborhood.
Sep. 4 2020 @ 11:26pm
'Puffs' bring magic to CCP stage
Fans of a certain famous boy wizard are sure to enjoy the latest show from Capital City Productions — "Puffs.
Sep. 3 2020 @ 12:05am
Oktoberfest to feature scaled down celebration this year
The annual Oktoberfest celebration in Old Munichburg will look a little different this year.
Sep. 3 2020 @ 12:05am
Project HAPPY seeks to help women with personal growth
In an effort to help women with personal growth while having some fun and relaxation, Project HAPPY is on tap this weekend in Jefferson City.
Aug. 27 2020 @ 12:05am
Mid-Missouri mini horse show scheduled for Saturday
Fans of miniature horses should plan to be in New Bloomfield this weekend for the 2020 Mid-Missouri Miniature Horse Show.
Aug. 27 2020 @ 12:05am
Capitol City Cinema to host virtual screenwriting, filmmaking workshops
Anyone interested in learning more about screenwriting or filmmaking should take a look at a new offering from Capitol City Cinema and the Jefferson City Arts Foundation.
Aug. 13 2020 @ 12:05am
Pared down Missouri State Fair opens today
The Missouri State Fair opens today, returning to its core mission and roots of celebrating youth agriculture.
Aug. 13 2020 @ 12:05am
Capital City Productions to present 'Billy Elliot the Musical'
"Billy Elliot the Musical," which opens tonight at Capital City Productions, 719 Wicker Lane, follows the title character, a young boy in a northern English coal mining town affected by the coal strikes of the early to mid 1980s. When Billy stumbles across a ballet class, he instantly knows it's for him, but his family doesn't see it the same way.
Aug. 12 2020 @ 11:03pm
Golden Hammer award winner emphasizes historic preservation in JC
Celebrating the restoration of one of East Capitol Avenue's historic homes, the Historic City of Jefferson gave its July Golden Hammer Award to the owners of 810 E.
Aug. 9 2020 @ 12:05am
COVID-19 concerns cancel Hartsburg Pumpkin Festival
For the first time since 1993, there will be no Hartsburg Pumpkin Festival.
Aug. 6 2020 @ 11:26pm
Scenic drive, scavenger hunt in Saturday line up
It's a good time for a nice drive. At least that's the thinking behind the next event from the Mid MO Muscle Car Club, which is the first Photo Safari/Scavenger Hunt set for Saturday.
Aug. 6 2020 @ 12:05am
I-70 Showdown to feature cars, trucks and bikes
The event, hosted by KC Showdown Promotions, is a charity custom car show open to all makes and models.
Aug. 6 2020 @ 12:05am
Miller County voters largely back incumbents
Miller County voters largely backed incumbents in local primary races Tuesday, with all but one current officeholder securing re-election in contested races.
Aug. 4 2020 @ 9:05pm
Cycling in the moonlight: Tour de Jeff City set for Sunday morning
This weekend, don't be alarmed if you see a crowd of cyclists in the early morning hours.It's just the annual Tour de Jeff City Moonlight Bike Ride, slated to start at 2 a.
Jul. 30 2020 @ 12:05am
A chance to get on the ice: Try Hockey for Free event set for Saturday
Anyone who has wanted to try hockey should head out to the Washington Park Ice Arena on Saturday morning.
Jul. 30 2020 @ 12:05am
Moreau Drive home recognized for Garden of the Month
Since moving into a home on Moreau Drive, Alan Wheat and Chase Batye have spent three years renovating the historic house and spending countless hours perfecting front and back gardens, along with other landscaping.
Jul. 26 2020 @ 12:05am