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Ozarks Federal Executive Michele King to Retire After 27 Years of Service
Farmington, Mo. (KFMO) - Ozarks Federal Savings and Loan Association has announced the retirement of Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operations Officer Michele King, effective August 31, 2026. King joined Ozarks Federal in 1999 and has been instrumental in overseeing the association's financial operations, technology initiatives and...
Illinois Business Journal
Mathis, Marifian & Richter welcomes Louis B. Laugges as associate attorney
Mathis, Marifian & Richter Ltd. (MM&R), a law firm serving clients throughout southern Illinois and the St. Louis metropolitan area, recently announced that Louis B. Laugges has joined its firm as an associate attorney. Laugges brings experience across a broad range of civil litigation and transactional matters, including personal injury,...
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Cyclospora outbreak shifts shoppers to Heartland farmers markets
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Health officials in Missouri have reported more than 80 cases of a parasitic illness, and some local farmers say the outbreak is changing how people shop for produce. Vendors at the Cape Girardeau Farmers Market say they have been selling more produce than usual, with...
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Whisper Marine Acquires Crownline Boats, Will Stay Focused on U.S. Made Boats
Whisper Marine, LLC, a portfolio company of Whisper USA, LLC, has acquired Crownline Boats. The acquisition reportedly closed on June 26, 2026. Generational Group, a leading mergers and acquisitions advisory firm for privately held businesses, advised Crownline Boats on the deal. “Crownline is one of the most respected names in...
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SEMO District Fair announces updated livestock requirements, security policies for 2026
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — The SEMO District Fair is reminding exhibitors to review updated Missouri livestock exhibition requirements before bringing animals to this year’s fair. Fair officials said changes have been made to state requirements for exhibitors showing beef and dairy cattle, goats, horses, sheep and swine....
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Summer ag lessons show Cape Girardeau, Jackson students where their food comes from
Students in Cape Girardeau and Jackson are spending part of their summer learning where their food, fuel and clothing come from through Missouri Farmers Care’s Agriculture Education on the Move program, a 10-lesson, hands-on curriculum offered at Blanchard, Jefferson and Alma Schrader elementaries in Cape Girardeau and North, South, East, West Lane and Orchard Drive elementaries in Jackson.
Sikeston Trophies & Awards
Missouri woman turned personal hardship into a thriving local business
In small town Missouri, Hammon Sikeston Trophies & Awards stands as a beacon of hope and resilience. This local gem, well-known for its personalized keepsakes and community-centered philosophy, offers more than just trophies and awards — it offers a story of transformation. Casie Hammon, the visionary behind this enterprise, has woven her journey of personal tragedy into a tapestry of faith and purpose that touches the lives of those around her. As you walk through its doors, you're greeted not just by an array of custom products but by the warmth of a mission that seeks to uplift and encourage.
travelmag.com
This Well-Stocked Kentucky Fabric Shop Draws Crafters From Across State Lines
A fabric store that demands both a road-trip playlist and extra trunk space? Clearly not planning a casual visit. Kentucky turns one simple project into a full creative detour before the shopping list even knows what happened. Every aisle launches another idea. The quilt waiting at home gains a border,...
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Let's Talk Business: Scooping Up Summer Success by Thinking Outside the Box
Summer can bring a distinct shift in rhythm for local businesses, especially in a college town like Cape Girardeau. While some sectors thrive under the summer sun, many retail and service-oriented shops face a seasonal slowdown as families travel and daily routines shift. The secret to breaking through the mid-summer lull? Injecting a little fun and thinking entirely outside the box.
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U.S. 51 Ohio River ‘Cairo’ Bridge closure impacting western Kentucky businesses
WICKLIFFE, Ky. (KFVS) - The unexpected closure of the U.S. 51 Ohio River Bridge is already affecting the economy in Wickliffe, with local business owners reporting a sharp decline in customers since the Mississippi River crossing shut down Monday. Thousands of people drove through Wickliffe daily before the closure, with...
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‘Peach Ramble to Alto Pass’ tourism push
ALTO PASS, Ill. (Heartland News) - Rendleman Orchards is teaming up with local businesses in southern Illinois to increase tourism. “Peach Ramble to Alto Pass” is a celebration of all things peaches. The ramble will offer menu items highlighting the fruit, like cobbler and peach wine-infused ice cream. The...
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Albert J. Mencias, MD, Joins Saint Francis Advanced Orthopedic Specialists
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to welcome Adelbert J. Mencias, MD to Advanced Orthopedic Specialists. Mencias graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine. Dr. Mencias completed his residency from Indiana University Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and his fellowship from Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center. He is board certified with the American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons (ABOS).
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New online map highlights farm stands across the Jackson Purchase
If you are looking for fresh vegetables – or just a fun weekend road trip – a new local website has you covered. The Farm Stand Trail is an online map to find all the best local goods that the Jackson Purchase Area of Kentucky has to offer.
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Heartland video store thriving in digital streaming age
JONESBORO, Ill. (KFVS) - An American pastime is still alive and well in Union County, as one of the last remaining video stores in the Heartland, still in operation. In this new age of digital streaming, customers keep coming back to A J Video in Jonesboro for more. It’s a...
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CleanTechnica
Southeast Missouri Smelter Announces Intent to Restart This Year
Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. Clean Energy Critical for Affordability & Clean Air in New Madrid. NEW MADRID, MO — The idled Magnitude 7 Metals aluminum smelter near New Madrid, formerly owned and operated by Noranda, announced its intent to restart production by the end of the year. Not mentioned in the release today is how the smelter will be powered, and whether the smelter will be in compliance with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources plan to reduce sulfur dioxide pollution to levels that are safe to breathe. New Madrid County recorded the worst air quality in the United States before idling, according to 2019 EPA data.
republicmonitor.com
Housing developments in county see progress
The Perry County Economic Development Authority (EDA) is pleased to announce several new housing developments have been completed or are planned for the City of Perryville. Lack of available and affordable housing, both rental units and single-family homes, has contributed to many economic factors in Perry County for several years. Lack of available housing impacts businesses facing labor shortages, and contributes to stagnant population growth, especially in rural communities. Efforts focused on residential development, including an update to the city’s 50+ year old zoning codes and the creation of housing support programs, led to new energy surrounding housi2ng construction.