Regional News

Fredericktown man sentenced in child pornography case

CAPE GIRARDEAU – The United States Attorney’s Office has announced that Joseph A. Morgan, age 48, of Fredericktown, Missouri, has been sentenced to serve 87 months in federal prison for the offense of Possession of Child Pornography.   Morgan appeared for his sentencing hearing recently before United States District Judge Sarah A. Pitlyk at the […]

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MDC provides CWD voluntary drop-off sites in southeast Missouri and Jefferson County

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – In its ongoing search to determine where Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) exists in the state and to provide opportunities for hunters to have their deer tested for the disease, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is offering voluntary deer head drop-off sites at select sites around the state, including locations within the southeast

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Mastodon State Historic Site picnic area temporary closure

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Mastodon State Historic Site is temporarily closing its picnic area, located at 1800 Seckman Road in Imperial. The area will be closed for one week, starting Monday, Oct. 30.   The historic site’s museum and trailheads, located at 1050 Charles J. Becker Drive, will remain open during posted operating hours.   This

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Eastern Missouri Girl Scouts support emotional wellness among peers

ST. LOUIS – World Mental Health Day, first established in 1992 by the World Federation of Mental Health (WFMH), is celebrated globally as a time to advocate for mental health and continue to learn about this important topic as a society.   On October 10, as the conversation on Mental Health continues to evolve, Girl

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New Girl Scout patches focused on mental wellness

ST. LOUIS – The Girl Scouts have expanded its mental wellness program to include three mental wellness patches made possible by HCA Healthcare Foundation and developed in partnership with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): Knowing My Emotions, Finding My Voice, and Showing Up For Me and You mental wellness patches are designed for

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Mercy names Eric Ammons to new regional leadership position for Southeastern Missouri

Dan Eckenfels to Lead Mercy Jefferson Communities   FESTUS, Mo. – As Mercy continues growing and begins serving new communities in southeastern Missouri, Mercy’s Eric Ammons will lead efforts in the region in the new role of regional president. Mercy’s southeastern Missouri footprint will range from Jefferson County to Perry County and, potentially, include Cape Girardeau

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Dunklin County man sentenced to 110 months in prison for methamphetamine conspiracy

CAPE GIRARDEAU – U.S. District Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh Jr. on Thursday sentenced a man from Kennett, Missouri to 110 months in prison for his role in a methamphetamine conspiracy involving his twin brother and another man.   Jody Renfro, 35, is the third and final defendant in the case to be sentenced. He pleaded

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Casting announced for TINA- The Tina Turner Musical coming to St. Louis at the Fabulous Fox Theatre November 14-26

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – The  North American touring cast is led by Naomi Rodgers (Frozen) and Ari Groover (TINA Broadway, Head Over Heels, Holler If Ya hear Me, Little Shop of Horrors) who will evenly share the role of Tina Turner, each playing four (of eight) performances a week. Also starring are Roderick Lawrence as

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