December 2023

Calvin W. Bey

Calvin W. Bey, 85, of Perryville, Missouri passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at Independence Care Center of Perry County. He was born January 19, 1938 in Perryville, MO to Glennon Bey and Evelyn (Meister) Bey. He and Dorothy (Wells) Bey were married on February 1, 1958. She precedes him in death. Calvin served in […]

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Cape Girardeau Miracle-Ear named Miracle-Ear Foundation Top Provider

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — Miracle-Ear of Cape Girardeau recently learned it has been named the Miracle-Ear Foundation’s 2023 Top Provider.   The Miracle-Ear Foundation is a charitable organization that works with franchises nationwide to provide no cost hearing aids to adults and children who could not otherwise afford them. Top Provider is awarded annually to the

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First State Community Bank Holiday Classic teams also compete in food drive face off

SIKESTON, Mo. – This year’s First State Community Bank Holiday Classic will have an added element of competition off the court.   The 11 schools participating in the girls high school basketball tournament will also take part in the Food Drive Face Off, competing to raise the most funds and food for Southeast Missouri Food

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Man who pointed gun at Sikeston officer sentenced to 168 months in prison

CAPE GIRARDEAU – U.S. District Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh Jr. on Thursday sentenced a convicted felon from Sikeston, Missouri who pointed a gun at a police officer to 168 months in prison.   Ruben R. Ramirez, 27, pleaded guilty in August to one felony count of being a felon in possession of a firearm and

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MDC invites landowners to learn about wildlife, prescribed burns this fall

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – All wildlife types require the right balance of habitat and forage year-round, which is why the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is inviting landowners to learn more about making improvements to better provide for wildlife during two free-to-attend workshops this fall.   “This understanding leads to higher land productivity and can even

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Risk management firm ranks MRV Banks No. 3 in nation among community banks

CAPE GIRARDEAU – CB Resource, Inc., a risk management firm, has ranked MRV Banks third on its CB Top Ten™ list of community banks with assets between $500 million and $1 billion. The firm identifies the top ten percent of community banks throughout the nation and provides industry insights to promote and enhance overall performance. In

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Riverside Regional Library Programs and Events for December 2023

JACKSON – The Riverside Regional Library has announced its programs and events for December 2023.   In addition to the main library in Jackson, there are branch libraries in Altenburg and Perryville in the River Region and Scott City, Oran, Benton.   The phone number at the Altenburg Library is (573) 824-5267.   The library

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SGFD announces promotions at November meeting

STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve Volunteer Fire Department announced several promotions during its November meeting.     Bo Caldwell was promoted to Captain Felix Meyer was named Assistant Chief Justin Donovan is a new Battalion Chief Dan Hermann was also promoted to Captain.     The members and guests enjoyed a Thanksgiving Meal provided

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