Regional News

PARK HILLS – The Mineral Area College Board of Trustees will meet Thursday for a work session, executive session and open session.   The meetings will begin at 10 a.m. in the VanHerck Board Room at Mineral Area College.   The tentative agenda:   MAC AGENDA

SIKESTON-The Missouri Department of Transportation is sponsoring its 21st annual bridge building competition for high school juniors and seniors in the Southeast District’s 25-county region. The competition challenges students to design and construct the most efficient model bridge using limited materials−balsa wood, thread and glue. Schools must register by Sept. 11 to compete in the

SIKESTON, Mo. – Southeast Missouri Food Bank will host a Hunger Action resource fair and mobile food pantry at its headquarters in Sikeston on Monday, Sept. 9, as part of its Hunger Action Month activities.   “We know many of the neighbors who turn to us for food assistance are in need of other resources,”

SIKESTON – The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission awarded contracts for the Southeast District during its regular meeting on Sept. 5. Contracts included pavement repairs on several routes.   Contracts included the following:   A $468,000 contract was awarded to Pace Construction Company for asphalt repairs on Route K from east of Interstate 55 to

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control announces the arrest of Wesley P. Marler, 69, of Bonne Terre, MO. Marler was arrested on August 30, 2024, in connection to the 1989 death of Jimmie Wade Martin, of Bonne Terre, MO. The investigation which led to Marler’s arrest was

CAPE GIRARDEAU – Four people, including one felon, have admitted involvement in the illegal sale of firearms, including guns that were later found at crime scenes.   Terry Lee Allen, 38, pleaded guilty Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Cape Girardeau to one count of unlicensed firearms dealing.   On Nov. 19, 2021, Bureau of

CAPE GIRARDEAU – U.S. District Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh Jr. on Tuesday sentenced a Cape Girardeau man who sold pounds of methamphetamine to confidential informants to 12 years in prison.   Dewayne K. Clark, 57, pleaded guilty in May to two counts of distribution of methamphetamine, one count of possession of methamphetamine with intent to

SIKESTON, Mo. – September is Hunger Action Month and Feeding America is encouraging one million actions across the country to end hunger. During the month-long campaign, Southeast Missouri Food Bank will be raising awareness and inspiring action in its 16-county service area. Every action counts, whether it’s donating, advocating, volunteering or spreading the word online.