Regional News

Fall color is peaking this week in southeast Missouri

By Josh Hartwig   CAPE GIRARDEAU Mo. – With temperatures taking a cooler seasonal swing, Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) Community Forester Jennifer Behnken says fall colors are making their arrival this week. “Sycamore and Eastern cottonwood trees are maneuvering their sunshine yellows to the brighter side of life,” she said. “Hackberry and Mulberry trees […]

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Mineral Area College seeking vehicle donations for automotive technology program

PARK HILLS – Mineral Area College (MAC) is calling on community members to donate used vehicles to support its Automotive Technology program. These donations will serve as valuable educational tools, offering hands-on learning experiences for students enrolled in the program. Donated vehicles will be used in various ways, helping MAC students develop essential automotive skills

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Cape Girardeau felon admits stealing gun, possessing machine guns

CAPE GIRARDEAU – A 21-year-old convicted felon has admitted stealing a pistol from a Cape Girardeau County gun store and being caught days later with two machine guns.   Dayvion Jyraud Parker pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Cape Girardeau to five felonies: stealing a firearm from a licensed dealer, two counts of being

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MRV Banks welcomes Bill Seek as business development officer for Festus Market

FESTUS – MRV Banks is pleased to announce the addition of Bill Seek as the new Business Development Officer for the Festus market. With over 20 years of experience in banking and financial services, Bill will be instrumental in expanding MRV Banks’ presence in the local community by building and nurturing relationships with businesses and

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Poplar Bluff man admits recording his rape of minor

CAPE GIRARDEAU – A man from Poplar Bluff, Missouri on Friday admitted recording his rape of a minor with an intellectual disability.   Jason R. Hicks-Simpson, 46, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Cape Girardeau to one count of sexual exploitation of a minor.   The 17-year-old victim sought help from Hicks-Simpson’s girlfriend in

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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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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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Enhancement grant campaign seeks community support to equip students with cutting-edge skills

PARK HILLS, Mo. – Mineral Area College (MAC) has long been recognized for providing quality, affordable education that not only transforms lives but also strengthens the local workforce by producing highly skilled, job-ready graduates. The college’s commitment to educational excellence is reflected in its ability to offer curriculum aligned with industry standards and to stay

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American Red Cross continues to support hurricane relief efforts; 96 responders have deployed from Missouri and Arkansas Region

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO – -As the Southeast deals with more damage from Hurricane Milton this week, the American Red Cross is working tirelessly in Florida, the Carolinas, Georgia and Tennessee to provide shelter, food, water, relief supplies and comfort to those coping with the destruction left behind by Milton and Hurricane Helene. Currently, the American Red

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Red Cross: Donors vital in response to Hurricane Helene impact

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO — The American Red Cross continues to work to restock critically needed blood products uncollected due to the ongoing impact of Hurricane Helene’s devastation in the Southeast. Donors outside of affected areas are encouraged to make an appointment to give now and help keep the blood supply stable in the weeks to

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