Miss. Co. administrator appointed

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- A Charleston, Missouri, woman was appointed by Gov. Mike Parson as Mississippi County (Missouri) public administrator.

Melissa Davis of Charleston was appointed to the post, Parson's office announced Friday. Davis has served as a social worker for Charleston Manor since 2014 and has served as the facility's acting administrator since 2021. She has nearly 18 years' experience as a social worker in long-term care facilities. Davis assumed the position after Julie Summers-Day resigned in August.