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Blues, Brews, and BBQ Festival to return to Farmington in September

FARMINGTON – The Farmington Tourism and Convention Bureau will hold the seventh annual Blues, Brews, and BBQ Festival September 20 and 21, 2024.   The annual street festival includes live music, a St. Louis BBQ Society sanctioned BBQ competition, exhibitors, craft beer vendors, food vendors, artisan vendors, kids’ activities, a car show, and more.   […]

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Discover the world of wild edibles with MDC Cape Nature Center on Aug. 30

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Learn about the whole world of delicious wild mushrooms at Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center from 7 to 8 p.m. on Aug. 30! Learn about the whole world of delicious wild mushrooms (including Dryad’s Saddle, seen here) at MDC Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center from 7 to

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MDC youth squirrel hunting clinic set for Sept. 13 – 14 in Cape Girardeau County

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Join the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) for a free-to-attend youth squirrel hunting clinic Sept. 13, followed by an in-person mentored hunt Sept. 14 at Apple Creek Conservation Area (CA) in Cape Girardeau County.     Participants will learn about squirrel identification, habits and habitats, regulations, safety, hunting strategies, equipment, and game

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Southeast Missouri man pleads guilty to child pornography charge

CAPE GIRARDEAU – A 40-year-old southeast Missouri man has admitted receiving and possessing child sexual abuse material.   Justin Wade Welker of Sedgewickville pleaded guilty in U.S District Court in Cape Girardeau to one count of receipt of child pornography. He admitted receiving and viewing child sex abuse material, including pictures and videos, on his phone.

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Man sentenced to 10 years in prison for selling methamphetamine

CAPE GIRARDEAU – U.S. District Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh Jr. on Thursday sentenced a 43-year-old Charleston, Mo. man who sold methamphetamine to a confidential informant to 10 years in prison.   Adrian L. Lewis pleaded guilty in May to one count of distribution of methamphetamine. He admitted selling two ounces of meth to a confidential informant

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Spectrum News launches local news network in St. Louis

ST. LOUIS, MO – Spectrum News today announced the launch of Spectrum News St. Louis, bringing its award-winning local journalism to the Spectrum TV lineup. Now available to St. Louis-area Spectrum TV customers on channel 1, the introduction of a new linear network follows the previous launch as a digital-only local news platform in 2022.

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Zonta Club of Cape Girardeau honored for exceptional philanthropic contributions

CAPE GIRARDEAU – The Zonta Club of Cape Girardeau, MO, has been recognized as one of only 11 Zonta clubs across the United States to receive a prestigious award for their outstanding philanthropic contributions during the past biennium. With over 1,075 Zonta clubs international, this honor highlights the Cape Girardeau Club’s dedication to advancing the

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MRV Banks to host Festus client appreciation tailgate kickoff party

FESTUS – MRV Banks is excited to announce the ultimate Festus Client Appreciation Tailgate Kickoff Party on Thursday, September 5th, from 11:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Our clients are invited to join us for a day of delicious food, refreshing drinks, and all the football talk you can handle! “We’re thrilled to celebrate our clients

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Patton man arrested for assault, kidnapping, property damage

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control announces the arrest of 60-year-old Billy J. VanDeven of Patton, Mo. VanDeven was formally charged on August 12, 2024, for one count of assault 3rd-Degree, one count of assault 4th-Degree, one count of kidnapping 3rd-Degree, and property damage. These charges are

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