Regional News

Wisdom named MAC Vice President of Finance and Administration

PARK HILLS, MO – Mineral Area College has named Lynne Wisdom, CPA, CPFO, as its new Vice President of Finance and Administration. Wisdom officially transitioned into the role on July 1, after serving as the college’s Deputy Chief Financial Officer for the past 18 months. Wisdom brings nine years of banking experience to the position, as well […]

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Update on juveniles charged following Saturday’s homicide investigation

HILLSBORO – With permission from the Jefferson County Juvenile Office, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office has released the charges which have been filed again three juveniles stemming from this weekend’s homicide investigation.   Neither the Juvenile Office nor the Sheriff’s Office will provide any kind of identifying information about the alleged juvenile offenders.   Juvenile

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Jefferson County Sheriff investigates shooting death of juvenile

HIISBORO – Jefferson County Sheriff Dave Marshak has announced a homicide investigation involving a juvenile victim.   On Saturday, July 11th, Deputies responded to a home in the 7900 block of Tower Road, near Hillsboro, for a report of a deceased juvenile. Upon arrival, the victim was found in the home with an apparent gunshot

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American Red Cross distributes supplies and begins damage assessment in Southeast Missouri after devastating floods

ST. LOUIS – The American Red Cross remains on the ground in Southeast Missouri, providing support to communities affected by flooding. Current response efforts are focused on assisting first responders and distributing emergency supplies to residents in impacted areas.   Over the weekend, Red Cross teams distributed more than 130 disaster relief and cleanup kits

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Farmington man sentenced to 10 years in prison for supplying fatal fentanyl dose

CAPE GIRARDEAU – U.S. District Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh Jr. on Thursday sentenced a Farmington, Missouri man to 10 years in prison for supplying fentanyl to a friend shortly before the man’s overdose death.   Judge Limbaugh also ordered James B. Link’s sentence to run consecutive to any sentence he receives for 10 pending cases in

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ServMO Summit Thursday, July 9 in Cape Girardeau

CAPE GIRARDEAU – ServMO invites community members to participate in the final in-person regional summit in Cape Girardeau on Thursday, July 9 hosted by Commissioner Dr. Robin Smith. This summit provides the opportunity for community members to share input on the future of volunteerism and service in the State of Missouri. Participants will help identify

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Discover nature and restore focus in July with MDC’s free programs at Cape Girardeau Nature Center

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo.- Harvesting wild edibles and meditation are among a few activities to take part in this summer at the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) Cape Girardeau Nature Center.    Summer is a time to discover, soak in the sunshine, and relax. MDC invites the public who meet the minimum age requirements to join Cape Nature Center staff for these upcoming programs in July:   Discover Oak Hickory Forests July 9 from 5:30-7

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MDC will visit Altenburg, Perryville libraries tomorrow

CAPE GIRARDEAU- Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) staff will visit two local libraries tomorrow. It is part of a plan for staff to visit several libraries across southeast Missouri this month for free summer reading programs. Journey through time with MDC staff and explore stories about the descendants of dinosaurs who still live among us—no

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