Caruthersville Arrests

Two people were arrested in Caruthersville after police say they found a stolen vehicle that was freshly spray-painted.Perry Maute, 41, and Angela Maute, 43, were each charged with felony first-degree tampering with a motor vehicle.They were booked into the Pemiscot County Jail.According to online court records, Perry Maute is being held without bond until his … Read more

Stolen Guns Arrests

New Madrid County Deputies have arrested an adult and took three juveniles into custody after they stopped a vehicle with several guns inside. Investigators say deputies stopped the vehicle on October 8 in Lilbourn.Two of the guns had previously been reported stolen.

Perryville High School Progress

The Perryville Chamber of Commerce welcomed special guests Missouri State Senator Jamie Burger, State Representative John Voss, and State Representative Bryant Wolfin and other local officials for a luncheon on the Perry County District 32 campus Monday. Superintendent Dr. Fara Jones gave a presentation on the ongoing tornado recovery efforts in District 32 as well … Read more

CG Water Rate Increase

According to the Southeast Missourian Cape Girardeau City Council approved a 10% water-rate increase, effective in November, to help fund $120 million in water-system improvements after voters raised the annual cap on rate hikes.

New VA Medical Director

The John J. Pershing VA Medical Center has a new medical center director. Mr. Kevin Bass is an Army Veteran and comes from the Department of Defense, where he spent more than 30 years in the Medical Service Corps.

CG Man Arrested

A second person’s been arrested in connection with a shooting in September that led to a crash.Dashawn Johnson, 19, of Cape Girardeau, was charged with felony domestic assault, felony armed criminal action and felony unlawful use of a weapon.He is currently being held on a $100,000 cash-only bond.

SEMO Inaugurates New President

The Southeast Missouri State University community inaugurated its 19th president, Dr. Brad Hodson, on Friday at the Show Me Center. The inauguration ceremony was part of a multi-day celebration designed to showcase the University’s academic excellence, community spirit, alumni impact, Redhawk pride and bold vision for the future.

New State Attorney General Sworn In

The state’s Attorney General Catherine L. Hanaway was ceremonially sworn in as the 45th Attorney General of Missouri during a ceremony in Missouri State Capitol Monday. Hanaway, is the first woman to serve as Missouri Attorney General.

Dunklin County Sewer District Update

State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick recently checked back in with the Dunklin County Sewer District to see how the district is recovering from the potentially criminal actions of a husband and wife duo who ran the district.A 2023 report released by Auditor Fitzpatrick found at least $160,675 in missing or misappropriated funds and gave the district … Read more

CG Man Accused Of Firing Multiple Shots

A Cape Girardeau man 25 year old Maurice Patterson, Jr. is accused of firing multiple shots over the weekend.According to court documents, Shotspotter alerted police to the shooting after 14 rounds were heard.Cape Girardeau police say the alert came from the 800 Block of Hickory Street around 2 a.m. Saturday morning.