Regional News

Carlisle Construction Materials opens new manufacturing facility in Sikeston

SIKESTON, Mo. — Carlisle Construction Materials (CCM), a manufacturer and supplier of premium building products and related technologies, has officially opened its newest facility in Sikeston. Local, regional, and state leaders joined company executives in a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the facility Thursday.   “We’re proud that Carlisle Construction Materials chose to expand its business here in […]

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Missouri man sentenced to 12 ½ years in prison for National Forest arsons, assault of Forest Service employee

CAPE GIRARDEAU – U.S. District Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh Jr. on Wednesday sentenced a man who committed arsons in the Mark Twain National Forest in Missouri and assaulted a U.S. Forest Service law enforcement officer to 12 and one-half years in prison.   Judge Limbaugh also ordered Lucas G. Henson, 37, of Iron County, Missouri,

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Riverside Regional Library announces Programs and Events in Perryville and Altenburg for July 2023

JACKSON, Mo. – The Riverside Regional Library has released its list of programs and events for July 2023.   There are two Riverside Regional Library branches in the River Region: 66 Poplar Street in Altenburg (573) 824-5267 and 800 City Park Drive, Perryville (573) 547-6508.   All Riverside Regional Library Programs are family friendly and

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Ameren Missouri offers five energy savings tips for the extreme heat

ST. LOUIS – With temperatures forecast to reach triple digits this week, Ameren Missouri is advising customers about five free and easy energy-saving tips to help cut energy costs, while staying comfortable and safe.   “We recommend our customers use air conditioners when it’s extremely hot,” said Tony Lozano, director of energy solutions at Ameren

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Spend your summer outside with MDC Cape Nature Center’s free programs

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Get outside and enjoy nature in July with Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center’s free programs! Discover Nature: Nature Center Game Night | When: 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. on July 13 | Where: Cape Girardeau Nature Center | Registration not required Here’s your chance to join the boardgame club

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MRV Banks hires Brandi Bonner as new card services operations specialist

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – MRV Banks is pleased to announce it has hired Brandi Bonner as a new Card Services Operations Specialist.     “Brandi’s skills will provide the support MRV Banks needs to continue providing our customers with high-quality products,” said MRV Banks’ Senior Vice President and Market President Robbie Guard. “We are pleased to be

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Energy efficiency upgrades to local businesses provide $1.8 million in savings

ST. LOUIS – Ameren Missouri is announcing that more than 416 commercial customers have participated in its business energy savings program, BizSavers, in 2023. Combined, these customers have saved over $1.8 million on their energy costs after completing more than 575 energy efficiency projects, leading to in excess of 26 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity saved.

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Charlie Phillips wins four medals at Special Olympics World Games Berlin

SOMO to host welcome home parade for Charlie on Tuesday, June 27 in Savannah BERLIN – Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) and Special Olympics USA athlete Charlie Phillips has made a name for himself at the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023. His inspiring attitude, determination and never-give-up mindset has culminated in three silver medals and

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