Regional News

SIKESTON, Mo. – Southeast Missouri Food Bank is proud to announce that it has earned its status as a Better Business Bureau (BBB) Accredited Charity Seal Holder.  After completing a thorough review process, SEMO Food Bank has met BBB’s Standards for Charity Accountability.    Standards ensure that an organization has:   Proper governance and oversight […]

St. Louis District Dairy Council ST. LOUIS – May is National Mediterranean Diet Month — a time to celebrate the foods of this healthful eating pattern, including fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, dairy, fish, nuts and healthy oils.   Dairy foods play a crucial role in the Mediterranean diet by providing essential nutrients, such as

PARK HILLS, Mo. – Mineral Area College (MAC) is expanding its academic offerings at its main campus in Park Hills, starting this fall. In fulfillment of its mission to serve the community by providing excellent, affordable opportunities for learning, personal growth, and career development, the college will introduce four new agriculture-related Associate of Applied Science degrees

JACKSON – Carlen Mulholland of the Missouri Firearms Coalitionwill speak Tuesday, May 6, at 5 p.m. ar a gathering of the Guardians of Liberty in Southeast Missouri. The meeting will be held at Delmonico’s Steakhouse, 2951 Old Orchard Road, Jackson, Mo.   Mulholland grew up on a local dairy and row crop farm. Like most

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – The St. Louis Cardinals are teaming up with Missouri Farm Bureau Insurance and Feeding Missouri to host the 10th annual Home Run Against Hunger Food Drive before the Cardinals take on the New York Mets on Sunday, May 4, from 10:30 AM—1:30 PM in front of the Official Cardinals Team Store

CAPE GIRADEAU —Lutheran Family and Children’s Services (LFCS), one of Missouri’s longest-serving social service agencies, is spotlighting National Mental Awareness Month by reaffirming its commitment to providing comprehensive mental health services to individuals and families across the state.   Observed each May, National Mental Health Awareness Month aims to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health

ST. LOUIS – A former employee of a Missouri state prison on Wednesday admitted smuggling drugs and knives into prison. Steven M. Reminger, 53, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in St. Louis to one count of conspiracy to distribute and possess with the intent to distribute controlled substances and one count of attempting to

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO — Southeast Missouri State University’s student newspaper, The Arrow, brought home 21 awards at the 2025 Missouri College Media Association Awards on April 12, including first place for Best Overall Newspaper in Division 2-for the second year in a row. Three members of the Arrow staff are from the River Region: Juliette

CAPE GIRARDEAU – Get ready to see Southeast Missouri turn green this May! The Community Counseling Center Foundation is launching its ‘Get Your Green On’ campaign to shine a light on mental health awareness throughout the month. ‘We believe that by working together, we can reduce stigma and ensure that everyone has access to the