News Staff One hundred seventy-two people died in motorcycle crashes in Missouri last year, a record high according to the Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety. John Nelson with Mo-DOT says each of the last three years have seen “significantly higher” numbers of motorcycle deaths: [mo9MDeaths1] :19 “Typically, in Missouri, we’ve been anywhere, you know, between 100 – … Read more
The Missouri legislature’s Task Force on Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment was held at the State Capitol Thursday to hear from multiple agencies on similar efforts to trim the dangerous public health problem and the numbers are astonishing. The panel learned during an earlier meeting that the issue is costing the state an estimated $8.5B … Read more
Cape Girardeau’s County coroner Wavis Jordan faces trial following allegations of misconduct. A judge has set the date for Oct. 3 to decide if the case is ready for trial, involving theft and improper death investigations.
A preliminary hearing is set for today as the parents Zackery Murphy and Jazzmine Oehlert of a 3-month-old baby who died in New Madrid County in August are now charged with murder. According to the amended criminal complaint, the child died due to methamphetamine intoxication.
Don’t panic even though FEMA’s Sept. 23 registration deadline has passed and State/federal Disaster Recovery Centers have closed since the latest round of storms in the area. Now what do you do if you still need help with your FEMA case? “We’re just a phone call away,” says David Gervino, FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer. “FEMA … Read more
Presiding Commissioner of Cape Girardeau County Clint Tracy is holding a town hall meeting to answer questions from you regarding the state of the county and his position as presiding commissioner. The free event is being held October 1st at Delmonico’s Steakhouse on Old Orchard Road in Jackson, MO
The American Red Cross still has a critical need for blood to keep the blood supply stable as fall begins. Donors of all blood types, especially those with type O blood, those giving platelets and those who have never given before, are needed now. As a thank-you, everyone who comes to give through Sept. 30 … Read more
The John J. Pershing VA Medical Center in Poplar Bluff is announcing it has housed 120 Veterans experiencing homeless in Missouri and Arkansas this fiscal year. A total of 91.7% of these Veterans have not returned to homelessness, and 65 unsheltered Veterans in this network have been engaged to ensure they have access to the … Read more
Absentee voting with an excuse begins in Missouri today. This is for the general election in November. Today is also the first day to request an absentee ballot by mail. You are asked to bring a form of ID, like a driver’s license or military ID. No-excuse absentee balloting in Missouri begins on October 22.
A book signing by a local author, Grace Crewse is happening this Saturday from 10am to 2pm at the Fresh Healthy Cafe on Kingshighway. She’ll be featuring her self-empowerment romance novel IAM Diaries series.