Regional News

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

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Community-wide food drive launches first annual competition

SOUTHEAST MISSOURI – United Ways around the world celebrate June 21st – the longest day of the year – as United Day of Caring.   To involve the local community in this global event, United Way of Southeast Missouri (UWSEMO) is launching its first annual Workplace Wonder Competition, complete with a traveling trophy!   For

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Laramore takes over as EMAA Head Start Director

PARK HILLS — Keri McCrorey, Executive Director of East Missouri Action Agency would like to announce that after 33 years with EMAA, Renee Killian, Head Start Director of East Missouri Action Agency, Inc (EMAA) retired on June 1, 2023.    EMAA is pleased to announce that Courtney Laramore, currently the Administrative Assistant/Fiscal Regulator has been

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St. Louis chemical company agrees to pay penalty for failure to report toxic chemical releases

LENEXA, KAN. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will collect a $49,953 penalty from TransChemical Inc., which owns and operates a chemical distribution facility in St. Louis, Missouri, to resolve alleged violations of the federal Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA). According to EPA, the company failed to submit required annual reports listing

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The dairy story is on the MOOve with new Mobile Dairy Classroom

ST. LOUIS – June is dairy month – the perfect time to thank the farmers who produce delicious and nutritious dairy foods. Originally known as National Milk Month, June Dairy Month highlights the health benefits of dairy foods and the importance of the dairy industry. Today, dairy farmers are not only making strides on the

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Riverside Regional Library Programs and Events for June 2023

JACKSON – All Riverside Regional Library Programs are family friendly and appropriate for all ages unless otherwise specified. Date and time: Thursday, June 1 at 3:30 pm Title: Teen Activity Place: Perryville Branch The fun continues with activities, crafts and snacks perfect for teens to hang out at the Perryville Branch. Date and time: Friday,

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Visit MDC Cape Nature Center for duck decoy carving, game night, Discover Nature – Fishing in June

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Get outside and enjoy nature in June with Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center’s free programs!   Nature Center at Night: Family Fishing |   When: 5 – 7:30 p.m. on June 2 | Where: Cape Nature Center | Registration not required.   Summer is growing near,

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MRV Banks hold ‘Thank You’ event to celebrate 10 years serving the Cape Girardeau community 

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – MRV Banks, a locally-owned independent bank, is hosting a ribbon cutting to celebrate its 10-year anniversary serving the Cape Girardeau community. The celebration will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, June 2 and will include complimentary food and drinks from local food vendors as well as a ribbon

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