Author: Shelby Brown

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Missouri Governor directs millions to Missouri seniors as shutdown hits aging services

Cape Girardeau Fire Truck

Cape Girardeau Firefighters Union raises alarm over lack of ladder truck

Notre Dame

Notre Dame Regional High School seeks to hire football coach after announcing new football program

Southern Seven Health Department

Illinois to incorporate universal lead testing for children by 2026

Socktober

‘Socktober’ campaign aims to warm the hearts and feet of children in foster care

Project Connect

‘Project Connect’ event connected around 500 families with free food and resources

Blue Envelope Program

Blue Envelope Initiative works to remove communication barriers between citizen’s and first responders

Cape Regional Airport

Local airlines could feel financial strain as government shutdown drags on

Semo Food Bank

Local organizations prepare for increase after November SNAP benefits are temporarily suspended

School bus safety week highlights rising concerns over drivers ignoring stop arms law

SEMO welcomes new president at Presidential Inauguration ceremony

Cardinal Biologicals expands life sciences research in Missouri

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Old Pioneer Market thanks community after arrest in burglary case

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Lawmakers weigh in on growing soybean tariff debate

Amazon Scott City

Amazon to open four new Missouri facilities, creating 150 jobs and expanding rural delivery network

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Community unites to raise support for fallen Sikeston DPS Officer’s family

Cape Girardeau Water Rescue Training

First responder’s complete water rescue training using artificial intelligence sonar system

Justin Littleton Combine Tractor

Missouri soybean farmers struggle under global trade conflicts

Oasis Marion

Oasis Outdoors re-open event marks phase 1 of multimillion-dollar development project

Salvation Army Marion

Salvation Army of Southern Illinois starts campaign to combat rising demand

Benny Arends

Community rallies around Jackson 8th grader on a Halloween mission

Harrison Bruce Aquatic Center

Community input needed on future of Herrin’s Harrison Bruce Aquatic Center

Miner Police Department

Miner Police Department and surrounding agencies investigate vehicle break-ins

Newborn surrendered to O’Fallon Baby Box

Vienna Computer Lab

Public schools accelerate digital learning amid growing technology needs

Ccc

Community Counseling Center raises awareness on the ongoing fight against suicide

Houck Stadium

SEMO’s Houck Stadium set for major upgrades in “Phase 2” renovation

Manner Polymers

Manner Polymers opens first all solar powered facility in Southern Illinois

Special Olympics Mo Magic

Local Special Olympics volleyball team calls for community support ahead of 2026 U.S. Special Olympic Games

Health department warns of bad sewage disposal contractors

North Calloway Elementary

Kentucky agriculture leaders educate youth on the important role agriculture plays in society

Menard Correctional Center

Illinois prisons to begin scanning all incoming mail under new emergency rule

Death of Charlie Kirk prompts political statements

Local schools rally around two families fighting childhood cancer during rival football game

Lawyer in the Library program provides brief consultations in Southern Illinois

Veterans home breaks ground on new pavilion project

Southern Illinois Foundation raises money to keep kids in Dolly Parton book program

Marion VA hosts annual VA Suicide Prevention Summit

Residents face eviction after Kennett housing crisis

Families unite at annual Labor Day Picnic in celebration of community and worker’s spirit

Communities across the country are heavy hearted after Minneapolis school shooting

Crown Ridge Tiger Sanctuary closes its doors after more than two decades

Jackson R 2 Schools

Jackson schools remove food dyes from school lunch menus

Mayfeild Ky Football Stadium

Juvenile arrested after shots fired near high school football game

Local animal shelter launches “two for one” special cat adoption amid overcrowding crisis

Ebb And Flow

Music festival raises money for those affected by Delta tornado

Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services launches telehealth system for Sexual Assault Forensic Exams

Illinois rolls out ‘one click admit’ college enrollment program

Scott City swears in new Mayor after unanimous vote

Warrior Paddle

Veterans on Warrior Paddle Journey stop in Cape Girardeau

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