Regional News

SIKESTON, Mo. – Jennie Johnson has been named Director of Finance & HR for Southeast Missouri Food Bank. “I’m excited to carry forward the valuable work that the previous directors of finance have always done,” Johnson said. “The food bank’s mission is important to me, and I am honored to have a role in carrying

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo – To make it easier for deer hunters to help monitor Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has deployed deer head drop-off sites in six counties within southeast Missouri. Heads will be picked up later by MDC staff for CWD testing. Hunters should leave about six inches of neck

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds hunters of regulation changes for the current archery deer and turkey hunting seasons, including a new fall turkey permit. “MDC has created a new fall turkey-hunting permit, so turkey permits are no longer included with an archery deer-hunting permit,” said Russell Duckworth, MDC Protection Captain.

JACKSON – After many years of struggling with migraines, gut issues, and other health issues Teresa Tinsley found that the modern medical protocols were not working for her. Teresa decided to go a more natural route. Being very resourceful, Teresa delved into foraging fuled by her love of plants and has made some of her

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO – Days after landfall, millions of people are still reeling from the heartbreak left behind by Hurricane Helene. The American Red Cross has launched a massive response along the 500-mile path of destruction to ensure no one faces this challenging time alone. More than 900 Red Cross disaster responders, alongside our partners, are

CAPE GIRARDEAU – U.S. District Judge Rodney W. Sippel on Thursday sentenced a convicted felon who was caught twice with guns and drugs to 110 months in prison.   Joshua Allen Morris, 39, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Cape Girardeau in June to one count of being a felon in possession of a

ST. LOUIS- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced $48 million to increase access to housing counseling services and strengthen the nation’s housing counseling workforce. Acting Secretary Adrianne Todman made the announcement during remarks at the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials’ National Conference. Across America, thousands of HUD-certified counselors