Crews responded to a crash involving an experimental aircraft in Butler County Sunday afternoon. According to a witness who was on scene right after the crash, it happened in the rural area. It was reported the experimental aircraft went down on the north end of an old crop duster landing strip.The pilot was airlifted from … Read more
According to the Southeast Missourian Cape Girardeau Mayor Stacy Kinder has announced her reelection bid, highlighting achievements in fiscal responsibility, public safety, and economic growth and pledging continued progress for the city.Kinder stated in the announcement that she delivered on her promises of “fresh leadership” and “real solutions” she made when running for mayor.
Meanwhile, funeral arrangements have been made for a farmer killed in Mississippi County Gerard Essner, 62 who dies in the same incident as Officer Franklin. He’s remembered as a retired U.S. Army veteran, Sergeant First Class E-7, and served in the Army National Guard for almost 30 years.Visitation will be on Sunday, Oct. 12, from … Read more
The city of Sikeston has announced plans for a public candlelight vigil to honor Officer Henry Franklin today at 7 p.m. outside the Sikeston Department of Public Safety building. If you’re wanting to attend gather around Officer Franklin’s police cruiser on display in front of the building at 201 S. Kingshighway. And you’re asked to … Read more
The Cape Girardeau Civil Air Patrol (CAP) squadron, Trail of Tears Composite Squadron, will be holding an Amelia Earhart and Change of Command Ceremony. The Earhart Award marks completion of Phase III of the CAP Cadet Program, recognizing sustained excellence in all four areas of cadet life: leadership, aerospace, fitness, and character. The event is … Read more
A Neelyville man Joshua Miller won multiple gold medals at an international archery competition last week. According to USA Archery, Miller took home an individual Gold Medal Saturday in the men’s longbow competition at the 2025 Pan American Field Archery Championships in Mexico.
In honor of United States Army Chief Warrant Officer Three Andrew “Drew” Gunnison Cully, Governor Mike Kehoe has ordered U.S. and Missouri flags be flown at half-staff at government buildings in the State for one full day on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from sunrise to sunset. Cully was among four soldiers who recently lost their … Read more
Funeral arrangements have been made for Stoddard County Deputy Holden Duckworth, 26 who died in a side-by-side crash on Saturday night. According to the Mathis Funeral Home website, the visitation will be held at The Assembly Church in Bloomfield today from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.And funeral services will be on Friday 10 at 10:30 … Read more
To celebrate the completion of the remodeling of the Jackson Fire Station #1 there will be a hose uncoupling ceremony on October 14th at 11:30 am at 525 S Hope Street and you’re invited.
Cape Girardeau police officers have arrested 23 year old Destiny Batchelor and charged her with a variety of weapons crimes after officers responded to a car crash about a week ago. They found a blue 2023 Dodge Charger with temp tags having sustained heavy front-end damage and two bullet holes on the driver side. Batchelor … Read more