Regional News

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 […]

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

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

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

PARK HILLS – The Board of Trustees of Mineral Area College will meet Thursday in the VanHerck Board Room at 9 a.m. for a work session, followed by an executive session and then the open session will begin at 11 a.m.   The tentative agenda:   MAC AGENDA

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center’s walkway accessing Ridgetop Trail is temporarily inaccessible through Feb. 17 due to construction.   “We are removing the top structure over the front entrance of the nature center because of repair needs; we apologize for any temporary inconvenience this may cause,”

HILLSBORO – Jefferson College Vice President of Student Services, Kimberly Harvey-Manus, has announced the Dean’s List for the Fall 2023 semester, containing the names of 766 students who earned the academic recognition. To qualify for the Dean’s List honor, full-time students must achieve a grade point average of 3.25 or higher (on a 4.0 scale)

HILLSBORO — The Jefferson College PACE and Fine Arts Club is proud to announce the second annual Jefferson College 48 hour film fest. This call for filmmaking teams is open to all Jefferson County, Franklin County, Washington County, St. Francios County, Ste. Genevieve County, St. Charles County, St. Louis County, and St. Louis City residents

ST. LOUIS, Mo. — Volunteers from Operative Plasterers’ and Cement Masons’ International Association (OPCMIA) Local 527 completed Union Sportsmen’s Alliance (USA) Work Boots on the Ground conservation projects in two Missouri state parks in February. The projects took students from the classroom into the field, helping improve state parks while learning a trade.    At

CAPE GIRARDEAU – The 18th Annual Cape Girardeau Polar Plunge on Feb. 3 at Cape County Park North was a splashing success, raising over $55,000 to date. 134 brave men and women from around the area donned Hawaiian-themed costumes and swimwear to take a chilly dip into the lake at Cape County Park North. Their