KRCU looks at news of the month

Southeast Public Radio's "Going Public" show today will discuss some of the area news events that occurred this month.

Renee Jean, assistant managing editor of St. Francois County's Daily Journal, will discuss the safe return home of kidnap victim Shawn Hornbeck and how the media has covered the story.

Southeast Missourian staff writer Mark Bliss will explain why the Leopold School District ranked the highest in a comparison of 13 area school districts.

"Going Public" also will feature the first of the River Tales series, a collection of oral histories told by area residents.

The public affairs program will be broadcast at 3 p.m. on KRCU, 90.9 FM; and KSEF, 88.9 FM.