Author: Shelby Brown

Carbondale Warming Center

Carbondale warming center to close, leaving homeless residents seeking shelter

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Impact1More collecting donations for Thanksgiving food box giveaway

Absentee Vote

Absentee voting sees steady turnout in Cape County

Vienna Highschool

GearUp program helps Illinois high school students’ further careers

Sammys Window

Community support urgently needed to stock essentials needed for local foster children

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Scott County Sheriff’s Department and other agencies conduct sex offender registration compliance operation

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Baptist Health Paducah offers specialized care for women at high risk of breast cancer

Vue Magazine

Broadway Church of Christ raises more than $20,000 for clean water in Africa

Badge of Hope to host second annual Christmas event

Cape Girardeau Public Schools withdraws from Friday football game over safety concerns

Project Hope 2026

Hundreds gather in Cape Girardeau for Project Hope

Safehouse Semo

Safe House of Southeast Missouri sees increase in domestic violence survivors

Jackson Fire And Rescue

Jackson Fire and Rescue promotes battery safety during Fire Safety month

Henry Franklin

One year later: Sikeston remembers fallen officer Henry Franklin on one year anniversary

Catholic Charities

Lifehouse crisis maternity home sees growing need for baby supplies

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Sexual assault often goes unreported; Advocates want survivors to know help is available

Down Town Cape

SEMO students, local organizations call for change after deadly shooting

Narcan Paducah

Communities work to raise awareness about overdose prevention during ‘Save a Life Day’

Sih Expo 2026

Local students explore future health care careers at SIH Health Expo

Rendelman Orchard

Heat brings early pumpkin season in Southern Illinois

Vienna Bus

School leaders remind community: report threats, don’t repost

Semo Fair Tent

SEMO District Fair volunteers beat the heat

Perryville Senior High

District 32 gets $22.4 million FEMA commitment for Perryville High School Recovery

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Fair officials encourage security measures at SEMO district fair

Johnston City Fire

Southern Illinois Fire Department honors 9/11 fallen hero

Marion Library

Southern Illinois to host 9 to 5 Dolly Day in support of Dolly Partons Imagination Library

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9/11 first responder reflects on lasting health effects 25 years later

Sikeston Dps

Henry Franklin Memorial Kids SWAT Challenge aims to strengthen community and wellness

Salt

SALT event brings seniors and law enforcement together

Cape Girardeau County Senior Information Day set for Thursday

Semo

Students share concern after SEMO announces planned power outage during heat advisory

Mission Missouri

Mission Missouri hosts Recovery Block Party

Mc Jail

Mississippi County Jail closes through end of 2026, inmates relocated

Mom And Baby

Lindsay Clancy case sparks conversation around postpartum awareness

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Sikeston honors fallen officer with Officer Henry Franklin Day

Sinkhole Downtown Cape

Sinkhole forces change to Cape River Front Flea Market

Bellies Babies And Beyond

‘Bellies, Babies and Beyond’ brings family resources together in Perryville

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Spread Hope Now hosts School Fest Tailgate

Energy Ill

Neighbors shaken after fatal home explosion

Jackcon Food Truck Rally

Local food truck owners battle extreme temperatures

Ky Roadway

More than 600 residents without power in Western Kentucky

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Local organizations hold empowering mothers’ lunch and learn

Grace Church

Community organizations step up through free shower and laundry event

Ambulance

DEA sounds alarm on fight against fentanyl

Missouri Interstate Exit

New bill increases speed on Missouri interstates

Ohio River Bridge Closure

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says Cairo/Wickliffe bridge will re-open after repair and federal inspection

Reynolds County Flooding

Floodwaters impact Reynolds County campers

Siu Carbondale 1950s

Historic structure makes way for the future at SIU Carbondale

Firefighters

Firefighters fight explosion and heat

Firework Stand

Missouri ranks top two for most firework sales nationwide

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Local business donates temporary living quarters to Cape Girardeau firefighters

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Herrin High School students get hands-on learning experience at SIU

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Arts Council of Southeast Missouri executive director to leave after February festival