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Local News 4/26/24

Local author pens new children's book

Elizabeth Franks has been an animal lover and a writer for many years. This is what led her to write and self-publish her second children�s book �Kitty in the Woods�...
Local News 4/26/24

Jackson man accused of stealing from youth football fund3

The former president and treasurer of the Jackson Area Youth Football foundation faces charges claiming he stole more than $25,000 from the organization over a two-year period...
Local News 4/26/24

Jackson School District addressing lead testing results as part of new Missouri law1

The Jackson School District is taking action to address tests that show less-than-ideal and, in some cases, potentially dangerous lead levels in water sources in district buildings...
Local News 4/26/24

Those looking to learn more about the community 'Get on the Bus' to volunteer

Individuals looking to learn more about volunteer opportunities �got on the bus� with Cape Girardeau County Transit Authority Wednesday, April 24, to visit organizations seeking helping hands...
Local News 4/26/24

Scott City School District explains weapon situation involving middle school student1

A Scott City Middle School student was taken into custody on Thursday morning, April 25, after he brought a gun, later determined to be a BB gun, to the school, according to a message sent from the district to parents...
Photo Gallery 4/26/24

Fundraising event celebrates 5th anniversary of The Bridge Haiti
Local News 4/26/24

Today in History: April 26

Today is Friday, April 26, the 117th day of 2024. There are 249 days left in the year. Today�s Highlight in History: On April 26, 1986, an explosion and fire at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine caused radioactive fallout to begin spewing...
Local News 4/25/24

Local public school admins urge Gov. Parson to veto omnibus education bill due to funding concerns13

A 150-plus page education bill that has passed through the state House of Representatives and Senate has local public school administrators urging Gov. Mike Parson to veto it. Concerns surrounding Senate Bill 727 � which evolved from a 12-page bill...
Local News 4/25/24

Man charged in Tuesday apartment shooting in Cape Girardeau1

A man is facing three felony charges in connection with a Tuesday, April 23, shooting that left one person wounded. Cape Girardeau County Circuit Court documents indicate Prosecuting Attorney Mark Welker has charged Michael Dewayne Thompkins with...
Local News 4/25/24

Jerry Reynolds, former Cape County assessor, remembered as 'a true gentleman'

Jerry L. Reynolds, who served as Cape Girardeau County Assessor from 1977 to 2013, died on Friday, April 19, 2024. He was 86. ...
Local News 4/25/24

3 arrested in Bollinger County after drug investigation3

An ongoing and multijurisdictional investigation into a probation violation and drug distribution yielded the arrests of three men April 17, in Bollinger County. The men taken into custody face charges relating to drug and weapons charges. ...
Local News 4/25/24

Route CC in Scott County closed for pavement repairs; Route C in Perry County reduced for pavement work

Route CC in Scott County, between Highway 91 and Route W near Oran, will be closed as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform pavement repairs. A MoDOT news release indicated the work will take place daily from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday,...
Local News 4/25/24

Today in History: April 25

Today is Thursday, April 25, the 116th day of 2024. There are 250 days left in the year. Today�s Highlights in History: In 404 B.C., the Peloponnesian War ended as Athens surrendered to Sparta. On this date: In 1507, a world map produced by German...
Local News 4/24/24

Cape Girardeau school board to implement cellphone pouches at junior high, buy out leased pouches at high school9

The Cape Girardeau School District Board of Education voted unanimously Monday night to implement the YONDR cellphone pouches at Terry W. Kitchen Central Junior High School for the 2024-25 school year, in addition to buying out the current stock of...
Local News 4/24/24

Suspect in custody after Tuesday morning shooting1

A Bertrand man was charged with first-degree assault Tuesday, April 23, after a shooting at a residence in the 1000 block of North Spanish Street in Cape Girardeau...
Local News 4/24/24

Benton man faces murder, armed criminal action charges following deadly stabbing in Scott County

BENTON � A Benton man was arrested on murder and armed criminal action charges following a deadly stabbing early Monday, April 22, in Scott County...
Local News 4/24/24

Narcotics investigation leads to the arrest of three in Mississippi County

CHARLESTON � A narcotics investigation in Mississippi County resulted in the arrest of two Bertrand residents and a Sikeston man...
Local News 4/24/24

Police say one shot on Sheridan Drive

One person was wounded in a shooting Tuesday afternoon, April 23, in Cape Girardeau...
Local News 4/24/24

Former SEMO Small Business Development Center director returns to position

Jakob Pallesen is returning to Southeast Missouri State University as the director of its Small Business Development Center...
Local News 4/24/24

Today in History: April 24

Today is Wednesday, April 24, the 115th day of 2024. There are 251 days left in the year. Today�s Highlight in History: On April 24, 1995, the final bomb linked to the Unabomber exploded inside the Sacramento, California, offices of a lobbying group...
Local News 4/23/24

Cape man pleads guilty to 15-year-old's 2019 murder3

A Cape Girardeau man pleaded guilty Monday, April 22, to the 2019 killing of a 15-year-old girl. A release from Cape Girardeau County Prosecuting Attorney Mark Welker says Isaiah Lane, 33, pleaded guilty in circuit court to second-degree murder and...
Local News 4/23/24

Economic collaboration brings Trussworks manufacturing facility to Jackson2

A new $5 million facility in Jackson called Trussworks Jackson LLC is estimated to bring 50 to 70 jobs to the city. ...
Local News 4/23/24

Jackson teacher, coach receives national speech, debate, theater educator award

Jackson High School speech teacher Bob Clubbs was honored over the weekend with an award from the National Federation of State High School Associations. During the Missouri State High School Activities Association state speech, debate and theater...
Local News 4/23/24

Show Me Strong Kids Regional ECHO Program to hold virtual meetings sessions

The Show Me Strong Kids Regional ECHO Program will host virtual meeting sessions over Zoom for local child-serving professionals starting Tuesday, April 30. ECHO stands for Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes and uses teleconference sessions...
Local News 4/23/24

Public administrator candidate filing to open in May

Cape Girardeau County Clerk Kara Clark Summers has announced candidate filing for the public administrator position would reopen following the April 13 death of Public Administrator Lisa Reitzel. ...
Local News 4/23/24

Connection Point Church to host 'Conquering the Beast Men�s Event'3

Connection Point Church will host its �Conquering the Beast Men�s Event� on Saturday, May 4. The event, at 358 E. Deerwood Drive in Jackson, will feature guest speaker Scott Mendes, who is a professional bull-riding champion. According to a news...
Most read 4/22/24

Jackson couple bring The Cheesecake Ninja back home5

Greg and Amy Franklin turned Greg's cheesecake baking into a full-time business in Perryville. On April 9, the couple relocated their store, The Cheesecake Ninja, back to Jackson to be closer to home. ...
Most read 4/20/24

Trussworks Jackson to break ground Monday3

A groundbreaking for Trussworks Jackson LLC is scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday, April 22, at 2860 Trussworks Blvd. in Jackson, just south of Cane Creek Road and Liberty Utilities on U.S. Route 61...
Most read 4/19/24

Inside Becca�s Closet: A mission to dress teens for formal events2

The organization Becca�s Closet, which helps young girls get access to formal dresses for dances and proms, is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. Cape Girardeau is the home to one of two Missouri chapters, and one of 51 in the U.S...
Most read 4/18/24

City Tavern: Belly up to the bar after Sunday service

Just when I thought I�d run out of new restaurants to try, a friend with good judgment suggested I might want to take a quick road trip over to City Tavern in downtown Perryville for some good old homestyle cooking. I was intrigued by the...

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He is so cute! Great pic!

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