Regional News

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints donates nearly 28,000 pounds of food to Southeast Missouri Food Bank

SIKESTON – The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints recently donated nearly 28,000 pounds of food to Southeast Missouri Food Bank.   The donation was made on behalf of Missouri First Lady Teresa Parson and included nutritious foods such as peanut butter, shelf-stable milk, pears, pinto beans, rice, apple sauce, and pasta and sauce. […]

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Poplar Bluff Man Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison After Being Caught Selling Methamphetamine

CAPE GIRARDEAU – U.S. District Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh Jr. on Thursday sentenced a Poplar Bluff, Missouri man to 10 years in prison for repeatedly selling methamphetamine and another two years for violating his supervised release from for an earlier heroin distribution case.   Joshua E. Forbes, 31, sold meth to a member of the Southeast

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May is National Speech-Language-Hearing Month

Maryville University’s Walker Scottish Rite Clinic Offers Free Speech Therapy Services to Families  ST. LOUIS – Speech and language are challenging cognitive achievements for many children. The month of May is annually recognized as National Speech-Language-Hearing Month by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), to educate the public about the importance of early intervention to achieve

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Two MoDOT projects in Ste. Gen County are under contract

SIKESTON – The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission awarded contracts for the Southeast District during its regular meeting on May 1. Contracts included concrete and asphalt repairs, guardrail and guard cable repairs, turn lanes, erosion control, signing and pavement markings, bridge replacements, pavement improvements and sidewalk improvements. One of the projects will add turn lanes

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Missouri Veterinary Medical Foundation names ‘Pet of the Year’

ST. LOUIS – The Missouri Veterinary Medical Foundation (MVMF) has announced the winner of the 2024 Animal Archives “Pet of the Year.” The Archives offers an internet-based memorial program devoted to departed pets. This year’s winner is “Teddy,” a thirteen-year-old Persian cat owned by Pat Burns and Jackie Ellis of Columbia, Mo. He was honored

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Saint Francis Foundation recognizes Lynn Richardet

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Saint Francis Foundation recently recognized Lynn Richardet and Richardet Floor Covering with a Donor of Distinction Award for leadership giving.     The award was presented at Grace Notes, an annual donor appreciation dinner hosted by the Foundation.   “Their generosity has helped provide comfort and healing to numerous patients and colleagues

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Riverside Regional Library announces programs and events for May 2024

CAPE GIRARDEAU –The Riverside Regional Library has announced its programs and events for May 2024.   There are two Riverside Regional Library branches in the River Region:   The Altenburg Branch, at 66 Poplar Street. Call (573) 824-5267   The Perryville Branch, at 800 City Park Drive. Call 573 547-6508   The programs and events:

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Jefferson College holds fundraiser to expand Veterinary Technology program

HILLSOBORO – On Saturday, May 4, Jefferson College is hosting a jazz concert to promote fundraising for a new Veterinary Technology facility to increase the number of students in the program. The new facility will grow the program by 33 percent.   The Vet Tech program was established in 1976, and since then more than 1,800 animals have been saved and

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Discover nature with MDC Cape Nature Center’s free May programs

Text “MDC Nature” to 468311 for reminders and updates! CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Discover nature in May with Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center’s free programs! Conservation Adults: Nature Center Game Night | 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. on May 9 at Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center | Registration not required. Join the

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