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Farmington man charged with promoting child pornography

FARMINGTON, Mo. – The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control announces the arrest of 26-year-old Isaac A. Faulkner of Farmington. Faulkner was arrested Friday, for promoting child pornography, following an investigation by the Special Victims Unit of the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control. On Friday, February […]

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MAC awarded DEWALT® Grow the Trades Grant

PARK HILLS – MAC Tech Industry and Technology Programs at Mineral Area College are thrilled to receive a DEWALT® Grow the Trades Grant to help support the college’s vocational skills training program in Construction and Building Technology.     MAC Tech Industry and Technology Programs at Mineral Area College received a $50,000 DEWALT® Grow the

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Kennett man sentenced to 20 years in prison for recording child sexual abuse

CAPE GIRARDEAU – U.S. District Judge Matthew T. Schelp on Wednesday sentenced a man who recorded his sexual abuse of a 13-year-old girl and recorded other children in the shower to 20 years in prison.   Matthew A. Prewett, 43, of Kennett, in Dunklin County, engaged in sexual contact with a 13-year-old girl beginning in

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Cape Girardeau man sentenced to serve 10 years in federal prison for selling fentanyl

CAPE GIRARDEAU – The United States Attorney’s Office announced that Bernardo D. Pulido, age 33, of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, has been sentenced to serve 120 months (10 years) in federal prison for the offense of Distribution of Fentanyl.   Pulido appeared for his sentencing hearing before United States District Judge Matthew T. Schelp at the

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The Fabulous Fox Theatre’s electrifying 2024-2025 Broadway Season soars with bold new hits

ST. LOUIS, Mo.  – The Fabulous Fox Theatre is ecstatic to announce its electrifying 2024-2025 Broadway season that will take audiences on a journey of timeless entertainment. The 2024-2025 Broadway Subscription will include the beloved, cinematic classic that’s now a smash-hit on Broadway, BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL,the untold true story A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: The Neil Diamond

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MRV Banks ranked No. 3 in nation among community banks

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo.  – CB Resource, Inc., a distinguished risk management firm, has once again recognized MRV Banks as a top performer, ranking it third on its prestigious CB Top Ten™ list of community banks for the 4th Quarter of 2023. This acknowledgment underscores MRV Banks’ consistent commitment to excellence and growth within the banking

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Matthew Ellison joins United Way of Southeast Missouri

CAPE GIRARDEAU – Matthew Ellison has joined United Way of Southeast Missouri (UWSEMO) as the AmeriCorps Planning Grant Director. His role is to research obstacles to employment in the region that UWSEMO is tackling, specifically, childcare and transportation.     Matthew will work closely with community members and established coalitions throughout 2024, gathering data, assessing

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Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri celebrates National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend Feb. 16-18, encouraging customers to support local girl entrepreneurs

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – The Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri invites customers across the region to celebrate the annual National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend, taking place Feb. 16-18. National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend marks a time when America’s beloved cookies are widely available across the US and reminds customers that each purchase supports their local

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Commission awards contracts for Southeast District projects

SIKESTON – The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission awarded contracts for the Southeast District during its regular meeting on Feb. 14. Contracts included pavement improvements, bridge replacements, and pavement marking improvements. Contracts included the following: (River Region projects are in bold) An $8,135,000 contract was awarded to Pace Construction Company, LLC for: Pavement resurfacing on

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