Regional News

HILLSBORO – For the eighth time in a row, Jefferson College’s Early Childhood Center has received Missouri Accreditation, reaffirming its high standards in early learning. The latest recognition followed the program’s exit interview held on March 28, marking more than three decades of accredited care and instruction. The Missouri Accreditation of Programs for Children and […]

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. –  If it’s been a while since you last went fishing or you want to learn more about fishing together as a family, Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) Discover Nature — Fishing is for you.  Discover Nature – Fishing Lessons 1 & 2: | 5:30 – 7 p.m. on May 10 at Cape Girardeau

CAPE GIRARDEAU – U.S. District Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh, Jr. on Wednesday sentenced a man who was caught in a stolen car with methamphetamine and marijuana to 87 months in prison.   On August 17, 2024, Darryl Duane Jackson, now 23, of Cairo, Illinois, was stopped by a Charleston Police Department officer on Interstate 57 in

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO – A Red Bud woman was one of 31 students from Southeast Missouri State University’s meteorology course became certified storm spotters on March 3, 2025, marking the culmination of a unique hands-on learning experience that blends classroom knowledge with real-world application. Calyn Hartmann was among the SEMO students who attended a National

HILLSBORO – Jefferson College is inviting adults who are thinking about finishing a degree, starting a new path or just exploring their options to attend a Virtual Come Back to School Night on Monday, April 28, from 6-7:30 p.m.   The free event will be held online and features several short “Focus Hub” sessions via

CAPE GIRARDEAU – Lutheran Family and Children’s Services (LFCS), one of Missouri’s longest-serving social service agencies, is recognizing Child Abuse Prevention Month in April by highlighting the crucial need for intervention, support, and healing for Missouri children and families impacted by abuse and neglect.   In Missouri, thousands of children are affected by maltreatment each

ST. LOUIS – The American Cancer Society recently awarded $50,000 to Food Outreach to provide free medically tailored meals, groceries, and dietetic counseling to people with cancer during treatment. The grant is part of the nationwide Addressing Barriers to Care (ABC) Grant Program which is designed to mitigate barriers to care and health-related social needs

PARK HILLS – The Mineral Area College Board of Trustees will meet Thursday for a work session beginning at 9:30 a.m., following by an executive session and open session which will begin at 11 a.m. The tentative agenda for the meeting:   Board of Trustees Meeting Mineral Area College Thursday, April 10, 2025 VanHerck Board

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO — The Zonta Club of Cape Girardeau has presented a charitable donation to the Southeast Missouri Network Against Sexual Violence (SEMO NASV) in support of its ongoing mission to provide compassionate care and advocacy for survivors of sexual abuse and assault.     As part of Zonta’s commitment to advancing the status