SIKESTON – The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission awarded two contracts for pavement resurfacing in the Southeast District during its regular meeting on Dec. 6. Contracts included the following: A $22,436,716 contract was awarded to Magruder Paving, LLC for pavement resurfacing on Interstate 55 from Exit 27 to Exit 49 in Pemiscot and New Madrid […]
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FESTUS, Mo. – MRV Banks is announcing that Stan Rubbelke, VP/Market President of the Festus location, is retiring after 27 years in community banking. He joined the team at MRV Banks in 2021 and will retire on January 3, 2024. “It is with mixed emotions we announce the retirement of Stan Rubbelke, Market
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ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Girl Scouts of the USA and Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri (GSEM) recently honored fifth grade Girl Scout, Ruth Martin, with the organization’s Medal of Honor after she jumped into action this spring to assist a fellow student who was choking during lunch period. She was presented with the Medal of Honor
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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – On December 8, 2022, Dustin Farrar, called on his American Red Cross training First Aid/CPR/AED to save the life of his coworker Dennis Friedrich when he found him lying unconscious and unresponsive while at work at Southeast Machine Co. After notifying office personnel to call 9-1-1, Farrar immediately began chest compressions which he
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PARK HILLS – Officials at Mineral Area College (MAC) report the college received notification from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) that MAC met all criteria during the recent Standard Pathway Year 4 Review with no additional monitoring recommended. In a news release, the college explained the HLC is an institutional accreditor for degree-granting institutions of
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St. Louis District Dairy Council ST. LOUIS – Roll up your sleeves and get ready to make the most delicious cookies. You will impress your family and friends, as well as Santa, by incorporating this secret ingredient — nonfat dry milk. This dairy pantry staple delivers the flavor and protein of milk without the extra
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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – All wildlife types require the right balance of habitat and forage year-round, which is why the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is inviting landowners to learn more about making improvements to better provide for wildlife during two free-to-attend workshops this fall. “This understanding leads to higher land productivity and can even
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CAPE GIRARDEAU – U.S. District Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh Jr. on Thursday sentenced a convicted felon from Sikeston, Missouri who pointed a gun at a police officer to 168 months in prison. Ruben R. Ramirez, 27, pleaded guilty in August to one felony count of being a felon in possession of a firearm and
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SIKESTON, Mo. – This year’s First State Community Bank Holiday Classic will have an added element of competition off the court. The 11 schools participating in the girls high school basketball tournament will also take part in the Food Drive Face Off, competing to raise the most funds and food for Southeast Missouri Food
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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — Miracle-Ear of Cape Girardeau recently learned it has been named the Miracle-Ear Foundation’s 2023 Top Provider. The Miracle-Ear Foundation is a charitable organization that works with franchises nationwide to provide no cost hearing aids to adults and children who could not otherwise afford them. Top Provider is awarded annually to the
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