October 2024

Poplar Bluff man sentenced to 100 months in prison for selling methamphetamine

CAPE GIRARDEAU – U.S. District Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh Jr. on Monday sentenced a man who sold methamphetamine to an undercover officer to 100 months in prison.   Rashad Marshall, 33, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, pleaded guilty in July to one count each of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and distribution of methamphetamine. He admitted conspiring

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Randolph County: Illinois 13 closure begins Oct. 21 

TILDEN – The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced that Illinois 13 between Illinois 4 west of Tilden and Illinois 153 in Coulterville will be closed to through traffic starting, weather permitting, at 7 a.m., Monday, Oct. 21.   Illinois 4 traffic will be maintained for the duration of the $6.73 million improvement project, which is expected

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Seven year old Girl Scout honored for saving life

SPRINGFIELD – The Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland and Girl Scouts of the USA recently presented Cressalyn “Cressa” Lundeen, a seven-year-old Girl Scout, with the prestigious Medal of Honor after her heroic actions in January helped save her baby brother, Teddy. Cressa was honored during a special ceremony held at the Missouri State Capitol

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Ava Meyer is the November Rotary Student of the Month at Valle

STE. GENEVIEVE – Ava Meyer is the November Rotary Student of the Month at Valle Catholic High School.     She is the daughter of Michael and Kaci Meyer.   She describes herself as a devoted and loyal academic student interested in becoming a Physician Assistant to help better others’ physical lives.   She has

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Casting announced for the newly-imagined National Tour of Peter Pan

ST. LOUIS – Casting has been announced for the all-new production of the Tony Award-winning Broadway classic, PETER PAN for its premiere St. Louis engagement at The Fabulous Fox November 13-24 as part of a major national tour. For more information, please visit peterpanontour.com.     Show times for PETER PAN at The Fabulous Fox

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Designing your Sheep and Goat Grazing System – October Webinar Class

OSCEOLA, Mo – Effective grazing management is critical for the productivity and health of your flock. In this session, Mark Kennedy (Kennedy Grassland Services, LLC), will present on designing a system that is sustainable and tailored to the needs of your sheep and goat operation.   Whether you are managing small pastures or large acreages,

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Hunters take 5,741 deer during firearms early antlerless portion

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shows that hunters harvested 5,741 deer during the state’s firearms early antlerless portion of deer season, Oct. 11-13.   The top-three harvest counties were Franklin with 156 deer harvested, Howell with 140, and Bollinger with 135. Last year’s early antlerless portion harvest total

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