The Perryville School District has been hard at work preparing to open its doors to students and families in less than two weeks, on August 20th, the first day of school.“A lot of work around the clock–seven days a week–are going on to make this happen before school starts,” said Superintendent Dr. Fara Jones. Five … Read more
Cape Girardeau residents voted “yes,” allowing for annual water rate increases from 5 percent to up to 15 percent in this week’s special election. So now higher water bills are coming. According to Cape Girardeau’s Public Works Director Strictly what you’re paying now versus what a 15% increase would be would be $4.71 a month. … Read more
The mayor of Scott City, Norman Brant, is charged with misdemeanor assault in connection with an incident reported after a city council meeting in July. The Scott County Prosecuting Attorney filed the fourth-degree assault charge against Norman Brant Wednesday. According to court records, Brant is accused of grabbing and pushing a man identified as a … Read more
The US 60/62 Mississippi River Bridge at Cairo is scheduled to be closed to all traffic for an annual safety inspection.The bridge over the Mississippi River connects Alexander County, Illinois, to Mississippi County. Weather permitting, the bridge will be closed daily from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Monday, August 11, through Friday, Aug. 15.
The Cape Girardeau City Council has adopted the 2025 to 2029 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Consolidated Plan and approved setting property tax rates for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026 following its latest meeting. According to the agenda report, the plan includes details of a five-year strategy for investing grant funds to meet … Read more
Scott City’s acting Mayor Randy Morse led his first council meeting after Mayor Norman Brant’s leave amid an ongoing investigation. according to the Southeast Missourian the council addressed parking issues, concrete repairs and upcoming city planning.
“The Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeast Missouri has a new CEO & and a building of their own. Former CEO, Matt McDonald, spent the last 2 years revitalizing the organization, and now he has taken a job out of state. The Board of Directors has hired one of their own to continue the mission … Read more
The Mississippi River Commission will conduct its annual Low Water Inspection Trip Aug. 15-22, 2025, as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers observe its 250th anniversary year, commemorating a legacy of service to the nation.As part of the Commission’s commitment to transparency and engagement, public meetings will be held at key locations along the Mississippi … Read more
MoDOT contractor crews will re-stripe Interstate 55 and Interstate 57 to improve visibility for motorists. Motorists are urged to use extreme caution and allow the machinery the space needed to properly apply the reflective paint.Weather permitting, work to restripe Interstate 57 will take place Monday, Aug. 11 through Tuesday, Aug. 12 from 7 a.m. to … Read more
A special election today is asking voters in Cape Girardeau about the water and sewer rates in the city. Polls are open until 7 pm.