Regional News

Lutheran Family and Children’s Services to celebrate 50 Years of Golden Service in SEMO

CAPE GIRARDEAU – A remarkable journey of transformation, service, and expansion spanning half a century will be commemorated as Lutheran Family and Children’s Services (LFCS) celebrates its golden anniversary in Southeast Missouri next month.   Known for its life-changing services, LFCS will recognize five decades of dedication to the region during a special 50th anniversary

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MDC Cape Nature Center to present 3D archery, sunfish papier-mache in September

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Discover nature in September with Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center’s free programs!   Archery: 3D Archery Shooting | 9 a.m. to noon on Sept. 9 at Maintz Wildlife Preserve Archery Range Register online at https://mdc-event-web.s3licensing.com/Event/EventDetails/194581   Are you an archer but you’ve never shot on a field archery

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Three charged in fentanyl overdose in St. Francois County Jail

U.S. Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of Missouri ST. LOUIS – Three people have been indicted in U.S. District Court in St. Louis on drug charges and have been accused of helping smuggle the drugs that killed a St. Francois County jail detainee in 2021.   Timothy L. Noll, 34, Garry “Will” Triplett, 36, and Alissa

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MDC purchasing tree, shrub seed now through November in southeast Missouri

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) George O. White Tree Nursery in Licking is currently purchasing seed from the public for a variety of tree and shrub species within southeast Missouri.   “The nursery conducts seed collections annually, and collected seeds are grown into bare root seedlings,” said MDC Community Forester Jennifer

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The Builders Home & Remodeling Show is the one stop for your next home project!

ST. LOUIS –The 43rd Annual Builders Home & Remodeling Show, presented by LP® SmartSide® Trim & Siding, returns to St. Charles Convention Center September 22-24. The Show, produced by the Home Builders Association of St. Louis, gives area residents the opportunity to see more than 150 companies in 300 booths on both levels of the Convention Center. Show

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National 811 Day follows record-breaking year for digging safety

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – After a record total of more than 1.5 million requests to mark utilities on Missouri properties and Illinois properties in 2022, Ameren is encouraging customers and contractors to continue utilizing the service to prevent utility damage, service outages or injuries.   Aug. 11 (8/11) marks National 811 Day, which brings awareness

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Cape Girardeau Roller Derby and Rolla Rockets Roller Derby Face Off for Watkins Wildlife Rehab

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO. — Get ready for an exciting evening of roller derby action as Cape Girardeau Roller Derby (CGRD) goes head-to-head with Rolla Rockets Roller Derby on Saturday, August 19, 2023, at the A.C. Brase Arena, located at 410 Kiwanis Dr. in Cape Girardeau. The event promises a thrilling showdown starting at 6 p.m.,

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