Madeleine Leroux is the community engagement editor for the News Tribune. She works with readers to enhance their interactions with the News Tribune, coordinating community events (both in-person and virtual) and partnerships with local organizations, and assists newsroom staff in the production of multimedia elements like videos and interactive graphs. She also reports on area business news for the News Tribune's weekly BizBeat column. Before becoming engagement editor in December 2020, Leroux served as HER Magazine editor and features editor, leading production of the News Tribune's bimonthly women's magazine and coordinating coverage in the Style, Health, Flavor and GoMidMo sections of the newspaper. Leroux studied news-editorial journalism and political science at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, graduating in 2009. She is originally from Chicago, moving to Missouri in 2010 and to Jefferson City in 2011. Follow her on Twitter at @mleroux821.
BizBeat: Mimics JC seeks to create safe space for gamers
A new gaming venue in Jefferson City is hoping to create a safe, comfortable space for all local gamers to enjoy.
Jun. 12 2021 @ 11:05pm
BizBeat: The Art Gallery-Studio to offer variety of classes
At The Art Gallery-Studio, it's all about being positive.Owner Penny Jarden is quick to say she's nothing more than the building owner, while manager Janis Burgin emphatically disagrees.
Jun. 6 2021 @ 1:05am
Calvary Lutheran celebrates class of 2021
It's been a tough road for the class of 2021.As Calvary Lutheran High School valedictorian Baileigh Morris noted, the graduates have seen a tornado rip through their community and lived through a global pandemic that changed so much.
May. 30 2021 @ 12:05am
BizBeat: Oscar's transforms banquet room into 'back door lounge'
Oscar's Classic Diner has incorporated a new feature — a "back door lounge."The east side spot transformed its former banquet area in the back of the restaurant into the new space, which includes an area for live music and serves alcoholic beverages.
May. 30 2021 @ 12:04am
BizBeat: Texas Roadhouse to host hiring event in Jefferson City, Columbia
Along with many in the restaurant industry, Texas Roadhouse is looking for new employees.
May. 30 2021 @ 12:04am
BizBeat: Renee's Tea & Treasures offers relaxing escape
Renee's Tea & Treasures is not exactly a new spot in Jefferson City.
May. 23 2021 @ 12:05am
BizBeat: Scene One expands into lower level of Ohio Street building
Scene One Theatre recently announced it would be expanding into the lower level of the Ohio Street building it currently operates out of it.
May. 23 2021 @ 12:05am
Continued relief funding looks to address housing issues two years after tornado
In the aftermath of the tornado that struck Jefferson City in 2019, Ann Bax was told it would take two to five years to rebuild.
May. 23 2021 @ 12:05am
BizBeat: Crazy Fry's to open in old Pizza Kwik location
Soon in Jefferson City, every day will be "fry-day."At least that's the hope of business partners Theo Okuribido and Stallone Watson, owners of the soon-to-be-open Crazy Fry's at 1121 E.
May. 16 2021 @ 12:05am
BizBeat: Sweet Smoke BBQ opens Osage Beach location
A Jefferson City favorite is expanding its Central Missouri reach.
May. 16 2021 @ 12:05am
BizBeat: New cookie store to open on High Street
Alibi Cookies is planning to open at 222 E. High St. by June.
May. 9 2021 @ 12:05am
BizBeat: Cotter Pin Cellar expands, moves to new location
Over the past 20 years, Cotter Pin Cellar has grown from a small backyard business selling Fiesta dinnerware to a large home decor, furniture and antique shop that now occupies 2,500 square feet on East McCarty Street.
May. 2 2021 @ 12:05am
BizBeat: Old New Bloomfield barn lives on in new Southern Willow Interiors
After three years of hard work, Southern Willow Interiors is almost ready to open the doors.
Apr. 25 2021 @ 12:05am
BizBeat: Brassy Bird JC to open in May
Since the outbreak of the global coronavirus pandemic last year, many businesses have had to adapt to new ways to serve customers.
Apr. 18 2021 @ 12:05am
The Little Theatre of Jefferson City gears up for return to stage
After a long hiatus, the Little Theatre of Jefferson City is getting ready to get back on stage.
Apr. 17 2021 @ 10:30pm
Patterns emerge in municipal elections
Turnout for last week's municipal election managed to exceed predictions, though broken down by ward and precinct, clear patterns emerge.
Apr. 11 2021 @ 12:05am
BizBeat: Veterans United Insurance to open new office on West McCarty Street
Veterans United Insurance is getting ready to expand its presence in Jefferson City. The Columbia-based business is planning a new office that is currently under construction at 711 W. McCarty St.
Apr. 11 2021 @ 12:05am
Cole County clerk predicts 10 percent voter turnout
With several contested races and the renewal of the county's half-cent capital improvements sales tax on the ballot Tuesday, the Cole County clerk is hoping to see a turnout of about 10 percent.
Apr. 4 2021 @ 12:05am
BizBeat: Gracey's Boutique makes JC debut
For Shawnna Willis, Gracey's Boutique is about more than just a place to shop."I want it to feel like you're part of the family when you walk into the store," Willis said, a few days after the grand opening of the boutique at 3218 W.
Apr. 4 2021 @ 12:04am
BizBeat: Sabaai-Sabaai closes doors
Sabaai-Sabaai Thai Cuisine appears to have closed.
Apr. 4 2021 @ 12:04am