The Missouri State University Pride Band got some news after they left Springfield to play in Donald Trump’s Inauguration parade today. According to MSU band Director Brad Snow, the inaugural parade committee sent an email stating the parade had been moved indoors due to the frigid weather. That included the band no longer being able … Read more
In Jefferson City the Missouri Association of Prosecuting Attorneys (MAPA) has named State Representative Barry Hovis (R-District 146) as its 2024 Legislative Champion. This prestigious award recognizes Representative Hovis’ exceptional leadership and steadfast commitment to public safety and justice during the legislative session.“Representative Hovis has been a tireless advocate for policies that uphold the safety … Read more
Several officers of the Cape Girardeau Police Department partnered with Saint Francis Healthcare System to deliver Stop the Bleed® training to their officers.Uncontrolled bleeding is the leading cause of preventable death after injury, accounting for 40% of trauma-related fatalities worldwide. Stop the Bleed® is a nationwide public health initiative aimed at saving lives by equipping … Read more
The upcoming Trump Administration is announcing Richard Fordyce will be the next United States Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation at the Department of Agriculture. Richard is afourth generation soy, corn, and beef cattle farmer, who served as the Administrator of the Farm Service Agency at USDA during my First Term, and was formerly … Read more
The upcoming Trump Administration is announcing Richard Fordyce will be the next United States Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation at the Department of Agriculture. Richard is afourth generation soy, corn, and beef cattle farmer, who served as the Administrator of the Farm Service Agency at USDA during my First Term, and was formerly … Read more
U.S. District Stephen n. Limbaugh Jr. has sentenced a man Darious Clark caught with a fully automatic handgun and methamphetamine to 10 years in prison. It’s been two years since officers with the United States Marshals Service, the Dunklin County Sheriff’s Office and the Southeast Missouri Drug Task Force located Clark at a home in … Read more
Recently, officers with the Cape Girardeau Police Department responded to the 2000-block of Sprigg Street after receiving reports of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers spoke with a few witnesses. No property damage or injuries were reported.But, during the investigation officers identified the suspect as 18 year old Amazia Watkins of Cape Girardeau. She’s been formally … Read more
Improvements and additions are coming to Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation facilities include new parking for the SportsPlex and construction of a Youth Outdoor Sports Complex.So far City Council has approved the first of two readings and officials hope once approved the complex will be ready in 2026.
Do you have questions about resources since the latest winter storm? A multi-agency resource center will be available for Perry County residents.The MARC will be on Saturday, January 18 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Perry County Senior Center, 4 N. Spring Street, in Perryville. According to a news release from the Perry … Read more
A Williamson County community center is adding some much-anticipated space to benefit kids and families in the area.Leaders at the Boyton Street Community Center say it is more than 30 years in the making.