December 2024

Sikeston man sentenced to serve 10 years in federal prison for trafficking fentanyl

CAPE GIRARDEAU — The United States Attorney’s Office announced that Cameron L. Robinson, age 31, of Sikeston, Missouri, has been sentenced to serve 10 years in federal prison for the offense of Possession with Intent to Distribute Fentanyl. Robinson appeared for his sentencing hearing today before United States District Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh, Jr. at

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Southeast Missouri Food Bank awards  agency capacity grants 

SIKESTON – Southeast Missouri Food Bank recently awarded a total of $10,000 to four of its partner agencies across its 16-county service area. The funds will allow the agencies to increase and improve their distribution process.    “Over the past year, each of these partners has demonstrated true dedication to serving their communities,” said Camille

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Southeastern Missouri state parks and historic sites offer winter activities

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Winter at Missouri state parks and historic sites provides something for everyone from tree lighting to public meetings. There’s bound to be something for fit your interest. Friday, Dec. 13 and Saturday, Dec. 14, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. – Christmas Candlelight Open House at Hunter-Dawson State Historic Site.The public is invited Friday,

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State releases November 2024 General Revenue Report

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — State Budget Director Dan Haug has announced that net general revenue collections for November 2024 decreased 6.8 percent compared to those for November 2023, from $1.00 billion last year to $931.7 million this year. Net general revenue collections for 2025 fiscal year-to-date declined 4.0 percent compared to November 2023, from $5.04

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Ste. Genevieve County Library announces completion of its first-ever strategic plan

STE. GENEVIEVE – After a year of planning, surveying, and collaborative meetings with community members, Ste. Genevieve County Library is excited to announce the completion of its first Strategic Plan. “Strategic plans serve as roadmaps for the future; they help organizations understand what is important to both the institution and the people it serves,” said

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The Salvation Army’s Emergency Disaster Services Team opens cold weather warming sites and shelters

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. – With the first snowfall landing across the region over Thanksgiving weekend, and chilling temperatures to accompany it, The Salvation Army’s Emergency and Disaster Services unit is gearing up at its Cold Weather Warming Sites and Shelters throughout Missouri and Southern Illinois. Warming Sites and Shelters are activated when a Cold Advisory is issued,

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The tradition season

by Caleb Jones  |  cjones@amec.coop For my wife, Lindsey, Christmas means a warm fire, a hot cup of tea and decorating the Christmas tree together as a family. For me, it’s more about last-minute shopping, risking my life on a ladder to hang thousands of Christmas lights, and assembling a dollhouse or basketball hoop at midnight.

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‘Tis the Season to Drive Sober: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over

KANSAS CITY, MO — It’s hard to have a happy holiday when you’re arrested for drunk driving. Keep the season merry and bright by following the law and refusing to drink and drive. During this busy winter holiday season, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Region 7, which includes Arkansas, Iowa,

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