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A Poplar Bluff man was arrested by the Cape Girardeau Police Department for entering a doctor’s office with what initially appeared to be a weapon last Friday. Authorities say the man was experiencing mental issues.

In observance of National 529 Day later this month, Missouri State Treasurer Vivek Malek is announcing a $50 match for the first 800 new account holders in the month of May for Missouri’s 529 Education Savings Plan (MOST 529).MOST 529 offers a convenient, flexible, and tax-advantaged way to save for eligible education expenses. Families may … Read more

A project to redevelop a commerical historic district in Cape Girardeau could receive significant funding from the State of Missouri.One of the Legislature’s appropriations bills – House Bill 19 – has $11 million earmarked for “the planning, design, construction and/or renovation and project management of a comprehensive redevelopment project in the historic commercial district in … Read more

The annual law enforcement memorial ceremony is set for 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 8, at Cape Bible Chapel in Cape Girardeau.Coffee and donuts will be served before the ceremony at 9 a.m.The event is organized by S.A.L.T., or Seniors and Lawmen Together.

Former Cape Girardeau County Coroner Wavis Jordan was sentenced to 12 years of probation in a hearing Wednesday, April 30, at the Cape Girardeau County Courthouse. He was also sentenced to pay a $250 fine according to an article in the Southeast Missourian.

A Multi-Agency Resource Center will be held at Delta High School Saturday, May 3, to assist those impacted by the severe storms, tornadoes and flooding that happened between March 30 and April 8. The State Emergency Management Agency has coordinated with volunteer partners and other state and local agencies to organize this event. Participating agencies … Read more

The Scott County Deputy Coroner says autopsies for the two victims of a deadly fire in Scott City in the 300 block of E Cherry Street are planned for today. The names of the victims are not being released at this time.The Scott County Coroner and State Fire Marshal are investigating the casue of the … Read more

Cape Girardeau Police recently responded to the 900-Block of Jefferson for a report of shots fired. Officers arrived on scene and collected evidence consistent with shots being fired. Throughout the investigation, officers observed damage to two residences and a vehicle in the area from the shots that were fired. The suspects fled the area prior … Read more

Crews from Scott City emergency communications put out a two alarm blaze engulfing a mobile home on 4th Street E Wednesday afternoon. No reports of injuries.

A man from Illinois 66 year old Ben Mullavey of Mechanicsburg on Wednesday admitted trying to have a business associate in Florida murdered. He pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Cape Girardeau to one felony count of use of interstate commerce facilities in the commission of attempted murder-for-hire. As part of his plea, Mullavey … Read more