May 2024

Body pulled from Mississippi River was a 23-year-old St. Louis man

STE. GENEVIEVE — The Ste. Genevieve County Sheriff’s Office reported Monday afternoon that the body pulled from the Mississippi River May 1st has been identified.   He was 23-year-old Darris C. Moore of St. Louis.   The sheriff’s office says the cause of death is still undetermined (pending the results of the) autopsy and toxicology

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Christ Our Savior FFA selects new officers

From a news release EVANSVILLE — Christ Our Savior FFA elected new officers for the 2024-2025 school year.   They are Sentinel Isaac Sims, Treasurer Lacee Liefer, Secretary Christine Liefer, Reporter Brianna Brake, Vice president Charlie Rahlfs and President Isaac Luebkemann.   We wish our retiring senior officers Alyssa Heimann and Blaine Rahn, God’s Blessings

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Don’t let mylar balloons leave your party in the dark

ST. LOUIS – With warmer weather upon us and outdoor party season underway, Ameren is asking customers to use caution when including Mylar balloons as part of celebrations.   Ameren is reminding customers that when Mylar balloons float into electric power lines or equipment they can cause power outages, create safety issues and potentially harm

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Mississippi River likely to fall below flood stage Wednesday

CHESTER – The Mississippi River was still above flood stage Monday, but the forecast calls for the river to fall below flood stage Wednesday.   The river was at 29.98 feet Monday morning, 2.98 feet above the 27-foot flood stage.   It was forecast to fall to 28.5 Tuesday, 26.9 Wednesday, 25.9 Thursday and 25.4

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MRV Banks recognized as one of ICBA’s best performing banks of 2024

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — MRV Banks proudly announces its inclusion in the esteemed list of the Independent Community Bankers of America’s (ICBA) Best Performing Banks of 2024. This prestigious recognition underscores MRV Banks’ unwavering commitment to excellence and its dedication to serving the community.   ICBA, the nation’s leading advocate for community banks, meticulously evaluates

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