Regional News

Learn about bears at Nov. 30 MDC virtual program

WINONA, Mo. – To Missouri citizens, black bears have become a source of fascination, curiosity – and, in cases where property has been damaged – irritation.   People can learn more about bears at the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) virtual program “Black Bears of Missouri” on Nov. 30. This online program will be from 1-2 p.m. and

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MoDOT Bridge Building Contest: Ste. Genevieve, Chaffee and Hartville High Schools take ‘top three’ positions

SGHS claims top two individual awards, SLHS student places fifth SIKESTON—After weeks of work to build the most efficient model bridges, Southeast Missouri high school students put their bridges to the test Wednesday at the completion of MoDOT’s 20th Annual Bridge Building Competition. The competition challenges high school juniors and seniors to design and construct

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Full tour cast announced, joining two-time Tony nominee Rob Mcclure and Maggie Lakis in the big-hearted musical comedy

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – The producers of MRS. DOUBTFIRE, the smash hit musical comedy currently playing to sold out houses in London’s West End, are thrilled to announce the full cast for the North American Tour coming to St. Louis December 26 – January 7. The critically-acclaimed production features beloved, Tony-nominated Broadway leading man Rob

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Eastern Missouri Girl Scouts partner with animal shelter to earn their Girl Scout Bronze Award

ST LOUIS — National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week, celebrated Nov. 5-11, recognizes shelters and volunteers who care for millions of displaced animals across America. One Girl Scout troop from Afton, MO, decided to take action and support local animal shelters to earn their Girl Scout Bronze Award.   After learning how many pets end up

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Share the Harvest allows hunters to help neighbors facing hunger

SIKESTON, Mo. – Once again this year, Missouri’s Share the Harvest program will allow deer hunters to donate venison to families and individuals facing hunger in their communities.   “Protein is one of our most-requested items, but it is also one of the most expensive and difficult to source,” said Joey Keys, chief executive officer

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Wackadoo! Emmy® Award-Winning Phenomenon Bluey brings first live stage show to The Fabulous Fox Theatre

ST LOUIS, MO – Grab the sticky geckos, break out the duck cakes, and alert the grannies! It’s time to meet the much-loved Heeler family, who will be coming to the Fabulous Fox Theatre July 20-21 with the Bluey live show, Bluey’s Big Play The Stage Show! The Emmy® Award-winning animated preschool series, which airs

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Sikeston man sentenced to serve 123 months in federal prison for unlawfully possessing firearm

CAPE GIRARDEAU – The United States Attorney’s Office announced that 39-year-old Michael Ray Turner of Sikeston, Missouri, was sentenced to serve 123 months in federal prison for the offense of Felon in Possession of a Firearm. Turner appeared for his sentencing hearing today before United States District Judge Stephen R. Clark at the federal courthouse

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Saint Francis Healthcare System and SSM Health – Expanding access to world-class care in southeast Missouri

CAPE GIRARDEAU — Saint Francis Healthcare System and SSM Health announced the organizations have entered into an agreement focused on expanding access to world-class care in southeast Missouri.   Both organizations have a long history of strategic affiliations and collaborations intended to enhance high-quality, local healthcare.   Through this agreement, Saint Francis and SSM Health

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Regions Bank named Military Friendly® Employer for the fourth consecutive year

BIRMINGHAM, Ala.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Regions Bank on Friday announced it has been designated as a 2024 Military Friendly® Employer by Military Friendly®, an organization that measures the commitment of companies to create professional opportunities that leverage military experience.   Regions Bank is announcing it has been designated as a 2024 Military Friendly® Employer by Military Friendly®,

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