MO Man In Trump Administration For Farming

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

Handgun And Meth Sentencing

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

CG Woman Charged

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

CG Parks And Rec Improvements

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.

Perry County Winter Resources

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

Community Center

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.

Kehoe Cabinet Pick

Governor Mike Kehoe has announced the appointment of Sarah Willson as Director of Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS).Willson will assume the role of DHSS Director effective February 14, 2025, and awaits Missouri Senate confirmation.“I am proud to have Sarah join my Cabinet as a key leader in our efforts to improve the … Read more

MLK Celebration

Citywide events celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. will start on King’s birthday today.Cape Girardeau’s citywide celebration includes a birthday extravaganza, a breakfast, a memorial luncheon and a gala. The events celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day – which is Monday, Jan. 20 – along with the 31st National Day of Service in honor of King … Read more

SE MO Weather

Still sloppy in Southeast MO as crews have been working tirelessly to restore power in the icy, snowy and cold conditions.According to the Perry County. Facebook page on Tuesday, January 14, the road and bridge department has been working long hours to clear the 455 miles of county roads.They say crews were divided into groups … Read more

Southeast Mo College Student Death

Unfortunately a southeast Missouri college Three Rivers College and the community are mourning the sudden death of a student.According to Butler County Coroner Jim Akers, the student died sometime Saturday and was found in her dorm room on Sunday.He identified the student as a 19-year-old from Holcomb. Akers said an autopsy was done on Monday. … Read more