USPS No Mail Thursday
The United States Postal Service will not be delivering mail today honor the late former President Jimmy Carter on this National Day Of Mourning.
MO First Responder Awards
The Department of Public Safety is accepting nominations for the State of Missouri’s highest awards honoring first responders who took heroic actions beyond the call of duty in 2024. The awards are the Red, White and Blue Heart Award, Missouri Medal of Valor, and Governor’s Medal. DPS is also accepting nominations from Missouri public safety … Read more
CG Murder Trial
A jury trial is underway for a man accused of murdering his niece and burying her in a Cape Girardeau County barn in 2022. Lawrence Schanda’s trial continues today.
Jackson Snow
With the snow can come a tow as a Snow Route Proclamation goes into effect at 9:00 AM, today residents who have vehicles parked on designated snow routes in Jackson will have 12 hours from that time to move all vehicles off the street or to a non-designated snow route to allow city crews to … Read more
Kehoe Appoints DCI Director
Governor-Elect Mike Kehoe has announced the appointment of Angela L. Nelson as Director of the Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance (DCI). Nelson will assume the role of DCI Director effective March 1 followed by Missouri Senate confirmation.
New Law Officers
The Law Enforcement Academy (LEA) at Southeast Missouri State University graduated 25 new officers in December, during a ceremony held at the Show-Me Center.Out of the 25 graduates, 20 will begin their law enforcement careers immediately, joining various agencies across 11 southeastern Missouri counties.
Contractors
For residents and business owners needing any type of repairs or storm debris cleanup work since Sunday’s winter storm, the City of Jackson reminds you to hire only reputable and licensed contractors. Unfortunately, disasters sometimes bring out home repair “rip-off artists” who overcharge, perform shoddy work, and often leave without finishing the job. But you … Read more
MO Department Of Revenue
Governor-Elect Mike Kehoe has announced the appointment of Patricia E. (Trish) Vincent as Director of the Missouri Department of Revenue (DOR). Vincent will assume the role of DOR Director effective January 13th followed by Missouri Senate confirmation.I’m proud to have Trish on our Cabinet team as we work to make our state agencies even more … Read more
Gary Rust Funeral Details
Funeral arrangements for 89 year old Gary Rust, founder of Rust Communications including KZIM are being handled by Ford and Sons Funeral Home. There will be no visitation or public funeral, which is Gary’s wish. Gary’s wife Wendy wants to encourage donations to the Community Journalism and Civic Engagement Fund, in Cape Girardeau which supports … Read more
SE MO Warming Centers
With the wintry blast The Salvation Army Warming Center at 701 Good Hope in Cape Girardeau is open, plus, the training room at the Fredericktown Police Department is open for anyone needing to warm up, charge their devices or use the restrooms. Food donated from Walmart and Calvary Church is also available.The First Baptist Church … Read more