Regional News

Oak Ridge FFA Chapter partners with Agriculture Education On The Move™

OAK RIDGE, Mo. – Agriculture Education On The Move™ (AEOTM), a program of Missouri Farmers Care Foundation (MFCF), is a proactive, educational program that brings agricultural-based knowledge and activities to elementary classrooms statewide. Through this 10-week agricultural literacy program elementary students learned about crops, livestock, soil and water conservation, nutrition, careers and more from passionate, trained FFA […]

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Eastern Missouri Gold Award Girl Scout renovates playroom for the Women’s Safe House

ST. LOUIS – International Children’s Day, celebrated annually in June, is an initiative to raise awareness for children’s well-being and rights. After learning about the need to renovate the children’s playroom at The Women’s Safe House, Kameryn Arnold, a 2023 graduate of St. Charles West High School, decided to take action to create a positive

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MRV Banks welcomes new employee Leslie Brooks to the personal banking team

CAPE GIRARDEAU – MRV Banks is proud to announce new employee Leslie Brooks has joined the personal banking team. Brooks joins the bank with more than 16 years of experience in the banking industry. “We are extremely fortunate to have someone of Leslie’s talent here at MRV Banks,” said Senior Vice President and Market President

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The Temptations and The Four Tops live at the Fabulous Fox Theatres

ST. LOUIS — Fox Concerts is excited to announce The Temptations and The Four Tops will play at the Fabulous Fox Theatre on Friday, October 6 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets will go on sale Friday, June 16 at 10:00 a.m. by visiting MetroTix.com or by calling 314-534-1111.   About The Temptations:   The Temptations, often

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Cape Girardeau Roller Derby presents first ever summer slam roller derby event

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO. — Get ready to experience the thrill and excitement of roller derby like never before! Cape Girardeau Roller Derby (CGRD) proudly invites derby fans to the anticipated Summer Slam Derby Event on Saturday, June 10, 2023, at the A.C. Brase Arena, 410 Kiwanis Dr. in Cape Girardeau. This action-packed day will showcase Cape Girardeau’s CGRD

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Feeding America honors Southeast Missouri Food Bank

SIKESTON – Southeast Missouri Food Bank, a member of the Feeding America nationwide-network of food banks, pantries and meal programs, has received a “Living Our Values” award from the national organization. The award was presented by Claire Babineaux-Fontenot, Feeding America’s CEO, at the Feeding America annual conference to 23 food banks and state associations that

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Commission awards contracts for Southeast District Projects

SIKESTON – The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission awarded contracts for Southeast District projects during its regular meeting on June 7. Awarded contracts include pavement improvements, a bridge replacement, sidewalk improvements, and signage and traffic camera upgrades.   Contracts include the following:   A $7,086,940 contract was awarded to Penzel Construction Company, Inc., for replacing

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Jefferson County Sheriff’s deputy charged with DWI and involuntary manslaughter in connection with fatal crash

HILLSBORO – Jefferson County Sheriff Dave Marshak regretfully announced Tuesday that criminal charges have been lodged against former Deputy Colby McCreary. On Tuesday, Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney Trisha Stefanski charged McCreary with one felony count of Driving While Intoxicated resulting in the death of another, and one felony count of Involuntary Manslaughter.   The incident

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MRV Banks promotes Landon Randall Hays

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO — MRV Banks announces it has promoted Landon Randall Hays to the position of Personal Banker II. “Landon brings extensive experience in customer service, customer solutions, and communications to his position, along with his experience with our company, said MRV Banks’ Senior Vice President and Market President Robbie Guard. “Landon has been a key part

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