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Missouri to pay $150,000 to settle lawsuit over prisoner’s death by suicide

Missouri must pay $150,000 to the mother of a man who committed suicide in a Southeast Missouri prison, a Mississippi County judge ruled Friday. Jahi Hynes was 27 when died April 4, 2021, at the Southeast Missouri Correctional Center in Charleston. His mother, Willa Hynes, sued the Department of Corrections, three of the agency’s corporate […]

Missouri · 1d

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Sikeston VA Clinic hosts Veterans Resource Fair

SIKESTON, Mo., (KBSI) — The Sikeston VA Clinic hosted a Veterans Resource Fair on Thursday, Nov. 5, providing an opportunity for local veterans to connect with available resources. An event connecting local veterans to valuable resources took place in Sikeston. A resource fair for veterans and their families to...

Sikeston, MO · 1d

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Orange Barrel Report November 4

SIKESTON, Mo., (KBSI) — Route M in Iron County will be reduced to one lane with a 12-foot width restriction lane as contractor crews perform shoulder repairs. This section of roadway is located from Boulder Drive and Longwood Drive near Ironton, Missouri. Weather permitting, work will take place from...

Iron County, MO · 3d

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MoDOT Awards Bridge Painting Contract in Ste. Genevieve County

Ste. Genevieve Co., Mo. (KFMO) - The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission has awarded a contract totaling more than $850,000 for bridge painting work on four bridges over Interstate 55 in Ste. Genevieve County. During its regular meeting on November 5, 2026, the Commission awarded an $852,987 contract to International...

Ste. Genevieve County, MO · 2d

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Hotel, restaurant owners offer to pay for Cape Girardeau tourism study

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (Heartland News) - Local hotel and restaurant owners are prepared to pay a Chicago-based firm about $100,000 to assess Cape Girardeau’s tourism potential beyond sports tourism, according to a plan presented to the city council on Monday. Jeff Maurer of Mayson Capital Partners pitched the plan...

Cape Girardeau, MO · 3d

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Republicans Dominate Madison County Races; Voters Pass Amendments 3 and 8

FREDERICKTOWN, Mo. — Republican candidates earned decisive victories across federal, state, and legislative contests in Madison County during Tuesday’s general election, according to unofficial returns released by election officials. With all 8 precincts fully reported as of 8:20 p.m., GOP candidates swept every contested race with nearly three-quarters...

Madison County, MO · 4d

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Army Corps of Engineers to Hold Public Workshops on Wappapello Lake Water Control Plan

Wappapello, Mo. (KFMO) - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Louis District, will host three public workshops December 15-16, 2026 to discuss proposed revisions to the Wappapello Lake Water Control Manual and gather additional public feedback. The manual is being updated to comply with current U.S. Army Corps of...

Wappapello, MO · 3d

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Federal Opportunity Zone expansion to drive housing, business growth in Cape Girardeau

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (Heartland News) - A major federal designation is expected to bring new investment, housing and business growth to Cape Girardeau starting in 2027. Southeast Missouri Regional Economic Development, Inc. announced on Thursday, November 5 that all six eligible census tracts, or community districts, nominated in Cape Girardeau have been approved for Opportunity Zone 2.0 status.

Cape Girardeau, MO · 2d

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New weather radar coming to southeast Missouri

Missouri officials have approved funding for a new weather radar intended to strengthen severe weather monitoring across parts of southeast Missouri, according to an announcement from State Rep. Keith Elliott, a Republican from Doniphan.

Missouri · 2d

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Heartland Votes: Voters elect Steve Kuykendall as next Mississippi County sheriff

Voters have elected Steve Kuykendall as Mississippi County's next sheriff.

Mississippi County, MO · 3d

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Election Day live: Southern Illinois voters decide on local, statewide elections

A voter in Eldorado, Illinois, Kaylynn Owens, casted a democratic vote this midterm. “If we don’t, then who is choosing for us?” Owens said. Owens, working in a school district in Saline County, said she voted ‘no’ for the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law. PTELL is an Illinois law that limits the amount of how much local property taxes can go up.

Eldorado, IL · 5d

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You Can Retire On Under $1,500 A Month In This Quaint Kentucky Town

Nobody ever made a movie about retiring to a perfectly affordable, genuinely beautiful small city on the river where everything works out wonderfully, because apparently that’s not dramatic enough. Paducah, Kentucky would like a word. This quaint western Kentucky town has quietly assembled all the ingredients for an exceptional...

Paducah, KY · 6d

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Cape County historical society celebrates 100th anniversary

Cape Girardeau County Historical Society Vice President David Dickey, shown on the right, presents the history of the society during their annual banquet on Sunday, Nov. 1. Photo by Jay Forness. The Cape Girardeau County Historical Society celebrated its 100th anniversary at its annual banquet on Sunday, Nov. 1, at...

Cape Girardeau County, MO · 3d

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Cape County highway department purchases two trucks

The Cape Girardeau County Highway Department will be receiving two trucks following last week’s commission meeting. According to Commissioner Stephen Daume, the two lowest bids were accepted from the state bid contract include a pickup truck and pickup truck with a utility bed. The regular pickup truck cost $45,395...

Cape Girardeau County, MO · 3d

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Boil water advisory, water main break impacting hundreds in Cape Girardeau

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (Heartland News) - A boil water advisory is in effect for hundreds in Cape Girardeau. According to the city of Cape Girardeau’s water outage map, 737 addresses are impacted. This includes homes and businesses east of Interstate 55, from the Cape Girardeau SportsPlex, down to Hopper...

Cape Girardeau, MO · 5d

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Mark your calendars: Holiday events returning to downtown Cape Girardeau

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (Heartland News) - Mark your calendars for upcoming holiday events in downtown Cape Girardeau. Old Town Cape, Inc. will host several annual events downtown:. November 27:. Christmas tree lighting from 5:30-7 p.m. November 28:. Small Business Saturday - all day. November 29:. Parade of Lights from 5-7...

Cape Girardeau, MO · 3d

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Healthcare dispute strikes fear, confusion among southern Illinois retirees

Tim Rice is in a race against the calendar for his health. Three years after prostate cancer first upended his life, Rice, 65, learned in May that the disease had returned. This time, his doctor at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, part of BJC HealthCare, recommended brachytherapy, a form of radiation therapy that places radioactive material inside or near the area being treated.

Alto Pass, IL · 5d

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Heartland Votes: Unofficial Midterm General Election results on Heartland races

Tracking ballot issues and race impacting the Heartland following Tuesday's Midterm General Election.

Sikeston, MO · 3d

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25th annual Carbondale Community Christmas Store opens Dec. 7

CARBONDALE, Ill. (Heartland News) - The 25th annual Community Christmas Store opens for Carbondale residents starting on December 7. According to the Carbondale Police Department, the program benefits families with children from ages 1 year old to 10 years old, and who are not receiving gifts from other agencies. The...

Carbondale, IL · 4d

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Fredericktown School Board Accepts Resignation, Discusses District Issues

The Fredericktown R-1 Board of Education accepted the resignation of board member Leo Francis at its Oct. 27 meeting and established procedures to fill the vacancy. The resignation was among several matters addressed during the meeting, including reports on a $30,000 donation to district programs, transportation challenges, elementary student achievement, a potential new preschool facility, and proposed changes to Missouri’s school accountability and funding systems.

Fredericktown, MO · 6d