Poplar Bluff Man Arrested

A Poplar Bluff man 34 year old Joseph Chaney is in custody after the Butler County Sheriff’s Department received a report from the group, Bikers Against Predators. According to the sheriff’s department, in February, they received a report from Bikers Against Predators, who had made contact with and filmed an interaction between members of their … Read more

CG Downtown Revitalization

Old Town Cape, Inc., the Downtown Cape Girardeau revitalization organization, recently held their annual dinner, “Reflections of Success” at the Century Casino Cape Girardeau Event Center naming the volunteer of the year and business excellence award among others.

Leadership Award Local Winner

The Governor’s Council on Disability (GCD) has selected the award winner and honorable mention of the 33rd Annual Inclusion Award and the 12th Annual Youth Leadership Award. Locally the Honorable Mention goes to Lucas Fritsche – Perryville.Lucas Fritsche’s dedication to inclusion and accessibility has made a profound impact on his community. His journey began in … Read more

Tornado Update

Meanwhile, The National Weather Service in Paducah, Kentucky, has confirmed that an EF-1 tornado touched down in Ripley and Butler counties, on March 30. The tornado, with estimated peak winds of 90 mph. No one was hurt

Tornado Update

Meanwhile, The National Weather Service in Paducah, Kentucky, has confirmed that an EF-1 tornado touched down in Ripley and Butler counties, on March 30. The tornado, with estimated peak winds of 90 mph. No one was hurt

Perry County Storm Shelter

As a new set of storms comes through Southeast MO a new storm shelter is now open for the community in Perry County in case of a weather emergency.Organizers say it all happened in just three days.“We had a mutual friend who reached out to Pastor Caleb in an email, and then we all came … Read more

Hands Off Rally

A group of local people have organized a “Hands Off!”rally which is scheduled for 2:00 pm through 3:00 pm, Saturday, April 5, 2025 at Freedom Corner, 1400 Broadway, in Cape Girardeau. At least 50 people are expected to attend protesting some federal decisions by President Trump.

Jackson Street Striping

Jackson Street Department crews will soon be working throughout the city to re-stripe roadways to improve visibility for motorists along the routes. Weather permitting, crews will be working from April through July across the city to ensure that all striping is re-painted throughout Jackson.Proper safety measures will be in place during each crew’s operation, including … Read more

CG Unlawful Weapon

According to the Southeast Missourian James Lamont Clark, 31, was arrested by the Cape Girardeau Police Department over the weekend for alleged unlawful use of a weapon.According to a probable-cause statement, the arrest followed a domestic disturbance involving a knife Thursday, March 27. Officers initially responded to a call at an undisclosed location in Cape … Read more

Rodeo Entertainment

The Sikeston Jaycees have announced the musical entertainment lineup for the 73rd annual rodeo.The rodeo kickoff party was held at the Sikeston Rodeo Grounds Sponsor Barn.The lineup for August 6-9 includes:Ty Myers – Wednesday, Aug. 6 Ole 60 – Thursday, Aug. 7 BigXthaPlug and Kameron Marlowe – Friday, Aug. 8 and Treaty Oak Revival – … Read more