Regional News

Poplar Bluff man admits recording his rape of minor

CAPE GIRARDEAU – A man from Poplar Bluff, Missouri on Friday admitted recording his rape of a minor with an intellectual disability.   Jason R. Hicks-Simpson, 46, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Cape Girardeau to one count of sexual exploitation of a minor.   The 17-year-old victim sought help from Hicks-Simpson’s girlfriend in […]

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Poplar Bluff man sentenced to 100 months in prison for selling methamphetamine

CAPE GIRARDEAU – U.S. District Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh Jr. on Monday sentenced a man who sold methamphetamine to an undercover officer to 100 months in prison.   Rashad Marshall, 33, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, pleaded guilty in July to one count each of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and distribution of methamphetamine. He admitted conspiring

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Casting announced for the newly-imagined National Tour of Peter Pan

ST. LOUIS – Casting has been announced for the all-new production of the Tony Award-winning Broadway classic, PETER PAN for its premiere St. Louis engagement at The Fabulous Fox November 13-24 as part of a major national tour. For more information, please visit peterpanontour.com.     Show times for PETER PAN at The Fabulous Fox

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Enhancement grant campaign seeks community support to equip students with cutting-edge skills

PARK HILLS, Mo. – Mineral Area College (MAC) has long been recognized for providing quality, affordable education that not only transforms lives but also strengthens the local workforce by producing highly skilled, job-ready graduates. The college’s commitment to educational excellence is reflected in its ability to offer curriculum aligned with industry standards and to stay

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Red Cross: Donors vital in response to Hurricane Helene impact

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO — The American Red Cross continues to work to restock critically needed blood products uncollected due to the ongoing impact of Hurricane Helene’s devastation in the Southeast. Donors outside of affected areas are encouraged to make an appointment to give now and help keep the blood supply stable in the weeks to

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American Red Cross continues to support hurricane relief efforts; 96 responders have deployed from Missouri and Arkansas Region

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO – -As the Southeast deals with more damage from Hurricane Milton this week, the American Red Cross is working tirelessly in Florida, the Carolinas, Georgia and Tennessee to provide shelter, food, water, relief supplies and comfort to those coping with the destruction left behind by Milton and Hurricane Helene. Currently, the American Red

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MDC Cape Nature Center to host ‘Skelebration Celebration’ on Oct. 19

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Celebrate the spookiest time of year with a not-so-spooky event featuring amazing animal skeletons from 2 to 4 p.m. on Oct. 19 at the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center. Wear your costume and celebrate the spookiest time of year with a not-so-spooky event featuring amazing animal skeletons

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