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Attorney General Hanaway Announces Successful Illegal Gaming Seizure In Washington County

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Today, Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced that her office, alongside the Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) Division of Drug and Crime Control (DDCC), the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, and the Potosi Police Department, successfully seized nine illegal electronic gambling devices from an illegal gaming operation in Washington County. “Missouri’s crackdown on […]

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United for Childcare Resource Center Receives Community and Federal Support

Cape Girardeau… United Way of Southeast Missouri’s United for Childcare ResourceCenter is strengthening its support for Southeast Missouri families and childcare providersthrough a renewed AmeriCorps Operational Grant and new donations from local corporatepartners. The resources will help the center connect families with reliable childcare,strengthen the childcare provider network, and address barriers that can keep parentsfrom

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Sikeston Man Arrested/Charged In Connection With 2025 Scott County Death Investigation

The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control (DDCC) announces the arrest of Jeremy R. Perrien, 45, of Sikeston, MO, in connection to the June 29, 2025, death of his 31-year-old wife, Shelby K. Perrien. On July 17, 2026, the Scott County Prosecuting Attorney requested DDCC investigate a shooting death incident which

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Southeast Missouri Food Bank receives $10,000 grant from First State Community Ban

SIKESTON, MO (Aug. 20, 2026) — Southeast Missouri Food Bank today announced $10,000has been awarded from First State Community Bank and the Federal Home Loan Bank of DesMoines (FHLB Des Moines or Bank). The funding was made possible through the MemberImpact Fund, a matching grant program designed to amplify the community engagement ofFHLB Des Moines

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Poplar Bluff Woman Caught with Gun, Meth Sentenced to 40 Months in Prison

CAPE GIRARDEAU – A convicted felon from Poplar Bluff, Missouri who was caught with a gun after selling methamphetamine to investigators was sentenced Wednesday to 40 months in prison.   On Dec. 3, 2025, the Southeast Missouri Drug Task Force and the Butler County Sheriff’s Department conducted a court-approved search of the home of Dorothy

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Public Invited today to Discuss High-Priority Transportation Needs

SIKESTON–The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is inviting the public to join the discussion on high-priority unfunded transportation needs at an upcoming meeting. MoDOT, working with its regional planning partners, has outlined a draft High-Priority Unfunded Needs listing, which identifies $1.3 billion in annual unfunded transportation needs for the system. The list was created to

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Jefferson College Renames Two Buildings to Honor Former College Presidents

HILLSBORO, Mo. –  Jefferson College will formally dedicate the former Technology Center as B. Ray Henry Hall on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at 10:15 a.m. on the Hillsboro campus. The public is invited to attend.   Dr. B. Ray Henry, who served as the college’s president from 1970 to 1989 and remains its longest-serving leader,

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Governor Kehoe Announces Eight Gubernatorial Appointments

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced eight gubernatorial appointments to various boards and commissions. Dr. Elizabeth Bowman, of Farmington, was appointed to the Drug Utilization Review Board. Dr. Bowman is a family medicine and addiction medicine physician at Missouri Highland Health Center. She is very involved in the medical community, holding memberships in

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Simple, protein-packed dinners and snacks start with cottage cheese

With the new school year approaching, many families are looking for ways to stay organized, especially at mealtimes. Dairy foods can make meals and snacks nutritious and satisfying. Protein-rich cottage cheese is especially versatile: It can bring together a one-pot meal in minutes or take center stage in sweet and savory snacks. Cottage cheese adds

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Public Invited to Discuss High-Priority Unfunded Transportation Needs

MoDOT and Regional Planning Partners Work to Determine Potential Future Work   SIKESTON– The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is inviting the public to join the discussion on high-priority unfunded transportation needs at an upcoming meeting. MoDOT, working with its regional planning partners, has outlined a draft High-Priority Unfunded Needs listing, which identifies $1.3 billion

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