Regional News

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO – Southeast Missouri State University is encouraging new first-time undergraduate and new first-time transfer undergraduate students to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by offering a special scholarship incentive. To promote early financial planning, SEMO will award through a random drawing, 10 scholarships of $1,000 each to eligible students

HILLSBORO, Mo.– Jefferson College has announced the Dean’s List for the fall 2025 semester, recognizing 726 students for outstanding academic achievement.   To qualify for the honor, full-time students must earn a grade point average of 3.25 or higher on a 4.0 scale in at least 12 graded credit hours during the semester. Part-time students

ST. LOUIS, MO— With the potential for winter weather and dangerously cold temperatures this weekend in the greater St. Louis area, the American Red Cross urges everyone to take action now to protect themselves and their families.    “Winter storms can create dangerous conditions very quickly, especially when temperatures drop and roads become icy,” said

CAPE GIRARDEAU – U.S. District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk on Tuesday sentenced a man who in 2023 broke into 24 vehicles in Scott County and New Madrid County to steal and stole firearms to 137 months in prison.   Corterian L. Wright, now 42, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Cape Girardeau in April to

St. Louis, MO — Prism Theatre Company announces the cast for its upcoming production and world premiere of Progress, a new play by John Wolbers, running July 3–12, 2026 at the Kranzberg Black Box Theatre.   Committed to developing and producing bold new work highlighting women, Prism Theatre Company continues that mission with Progress, a timely and compelling new play that

PARK HILLS – The Mineral Area College Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 15, 2026, in the VanHerck Board Room on the Park Hills campus.   The tentative agenda:   Board of Trustees Meeting Mineral Area College Thursday, January 15, 2026 VanHerck Board Room   Work Session

CAPE GIRARDEAU – The 20th Annual Cape Girardeau Polar Plunge will take place Saturday, February 7 at Cape County Park North, bringing together community members for one of winter’s most exciting fundraising events benefiting Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO). Participants will dress in costumes and swimwear before taking a plunge into icy waters to raise funds