Regional News

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo.- Learn outdoor skills and connect with nature this summer at the Cape Girardeau Nature Center. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is hosting several free programs in the Southeast Region this June. Squirrel Hunting 101 Thursday, June 11: Take on the excitement of all things squirrel hunting! Participants will learn the basics and […]

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo.  – Ameren Missouri has energized a new substation to support reliability and provide additional system capacity in Cape Girardeau County. The substation, located near the Cape Jaycee Municipal Golf Course, will serve approximately 3,400 customers in north Cape Girardeau and Jackson.   The upgraded substation is outfitted with equipment designed to automatically

CAPE GIRARDEAU – U.S. District Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh Jr. on Tuesday sentenced a man who used stolen identities to fraudulently apply for pandemic loans, file tax returns and seek state benefits to 39 months in prison.   Judge Limbaugh also ordered Myles Benjamin Depew, 35, of Cape Girardeau, to pay $25,000 restitution to the

HILLSBORO, MO — Planning for the future is something every single one of us needs to do, yet the world of taxes, estate planning, and financial management can often feel overwhelming, complicated, and hard to access.   To bridge this gap and provide clear, simple guidance for everyone in the community, the Jefferson College Foundation

ST. CHARLES – The Missouri Right to Life “Make Missouri Pro-Life Again” gala dinner held on Wednesday, May 20, at the St. Charles Convention Center drew an impressive crowd of over 1,000 attendees, marking it as one of the largest pro-life gatherings in the state’s history. The event featured keynote speaker Riley Gaines and was

ST. LOUIS, MO – Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri (GSEM) proudly announces a new partnership with Stephens College through the GSEM AdvanceHER™ Leadership Program, creating expanded pathways to higher education and leadership development for Girl Scouts and staff across eastern Missouri. This collaboration reflects a commitment to empowering young women through education, mentorship, and holistic

HILLSBORO, MO — Jefferson College has proudly celebrated its 61st annual commencement ceremonies, marking the academic achievements of 672 extraordinary students who completed their certificates and associate degrees during the 2025-2026 academic year. The landmark celebration brought together families, friends, faculty, staff, and distinguished community leadership in the college gymnasium to witness the formal transition

SIKESTON, Mo. – Southeast Missouri Food Bank is launching its Summer Meals for Kids campaign with a goal of providing 200,000 meals to children across Southeast Missouri this summer, a time when many families lose access to the school breakfasts and lunches they depend on during the academic year.   More than 18,000 children in