Author: Shelby Brown

Denim Day

Local organizations and college students take part in national movement raising awareness around sexual violence

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Storm, fire damage South Pemiscot Central Elementary; classes canceled

Heavens Kitchen Food Pantry

Grade school students give helping hand to local food pantry

Officer training goes hands-on through Jiu-Jitsu tactical training course

Herrin Aquatic Center

Harrison-Bruce Aquatic Center receives funding after threat of closure

Mayor bans all tobacco products in Metropolis city parks

Scott County Missing Persons Walk

Community members join awareness walk for Scott County’s Cheryl Anne Scherer missing persons week

Kennett Oaks Senior Center

Funding shortfall forces local nutrition centers to scale back services

Bess Activity Center

Three Rivers College partners with Poplar Bluff Parks and Recreation on new Bess Activity Center

Catholic Church

Pope urges peace through prayer vigil as war in Iran pushes forward

Arrowleaf

Arrowleaf secures grant funding for transitional housing program

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SIU boosts student mental health through Saluki Cares Day

Dustin Sutliff

Burglar hits multiple Cape businesses

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LFCS receives $10,000 grant to support families in Cape Girardeau region

Gordonvile Fire Protection District

Cape County voters will see 911 subscriber fee on April ballot

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Mercy Southeast names new chief medical officer

Catherin Hanaway

Missouri Attorney General pushes for removal of dangerous drug being sold to Missourians

Sam Villa

Highly recognized hair stylists hold educational event in Cape Girardeau

Sierra Greene

Local organizations rally around young mother in final cancer battle

Juden Schoolhouse

Local organizations donate time and services to Juden Schoolhouse Preservation Project

Snake Road

Snake Road closes for two-month migration event

Mass Casualty Event

Cape CTC hosts mass casualty training event

New crime lab set for Cape Girardeau

Carterville 5

Carterville School board releases statement as assistant football coach faces sexual abuse allegations on former student

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Southern Illinois organizations launch resource platform

Thrillhouse

ThrillHouse Family Entertainment Center opens with ribbon cutting in Marion

Cape Warming Center

Cape Warming Center searching for shelter – or risk operating outside

Western Kentucky law enforcement agencies warn of increased scam calls

Medic One Hallie Gillis

Medic One announces tragic loss of EMT

IDOT encourages female- and minority-owned businesses to attend business conference

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Suicide Prevention Training sees rise in participation in 2026

Us Shawnee National Forest

Shawnee National Forest to conduct prescribed burn

Poor House Saline County Illinois

Volunteers needed for Saline County Poor House Preservation Project

Gas Repair Jackson

Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce to launch campaign for Jackson restaurant owners affected by gas repair

State Police On 10th Street Benton Illinois

Illinois State Police investigate gunfire and house fire incident

Sears Grand Cape Girardeau

Drury Development Corporation acquires old Sears Grand building

Kelso Solar Project

Missouri doubles solar energy capacity through Kelso Solar Project

Skip The Bin Turn Batteries In Campaign

National campaign encourages proper disposal of lithium batteries

‘Energy Park’ project could make Western Kentucky a national energy hub

National children’s dental health month encourages happy smiles and strong teeth

Pexels

Missouri’s Attorney General cracks down on illegal gambling operations

Safe House

Missouri domestic violence shelters face proposed budget reductions

Semo Foodbank

SEMO Food Bank distributes 14 million pounds of food in 2025

Izaac Pursley Signs With Three Rivers

Pursley signs with Three Rivers Raiders

Freedom Fest 2025

Freedom Fest announces 2026 headliner

Scott County Search For Cheryl Ann Scherer

Scott County investigators follow possible lead in 1979 missing person’s case

Impact One More

Local organizations bring clothing and hope to those in need

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Organizations warn proposed budget cuts would impact vulnerable Missourians

Sikeston Dps Henry Franklin

Sikeston DPS raises funding to ‘Save a seat’ for fallen officer

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Missouri Sportsbooks gear up for Super Bowl LX

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