Blackened Grouper And House-Made Remoulade Make This Missouri Restaurant’s Fish Sandwich Unforgettable

A blackened grouper filet gets house-made remoulade, lettuce, tomato, and red onion, and the dinner menu also lists Italian cheese. That sandwich lives inside an Italian steakhouse. And that steakhouse sits inside a hotel. I like how unexpected that combination feels. Seafood, steaks, pasta, and St. Louis-style pizza all share...

Ameren plans three more Missouri battery plants

Utility company Ameren has received the green light to add a new-to-Missouri type of infrastructure to the electric grid: batteries. The utility is expanding energy storage in the state. It is currently building its first battery facility in Missouri and recently received approval from state regulators for three more. Last...

MISSOURI HERO: After Two Tours In Iraq, This Veteran Gave His Life Protecting Missourians

Officer Henry Franklin served two tours in Iraq, but it was back home serving his community of Sikeston, Mo., where Franklin lost his life in the line of duty. This fall, Franklin was posthumously awarded Missouri's Red, White, and Blue Heart Award by Governor Mike Kehoe. The Red, White and Blue Heart Award is conferred upon first Missouri responders seriously injured or killed in the line of duty.

More than 2,200 trout stocked at Sikeston Complex Lake for winter fishing

SIKESTON, Mo. (KBSI) – The Missouri Department of Conservation stocked 2,240 trout at Sikeston Complex Lake on Wednesday, Nov. 11, ahead of the winter fishing season. According to the city of Sikeston, anglers can begin fishing for the trout, but fishing will be catch-and-release only until Feb. 1. Beginning...

Cape Girardeau Prepares for More Road Work and Street Improvements

The City of Cape Girardeau boasts plenty of fun activities, a lively downtown, and multiple subdivisions, but all of that traffic can cause more stress on the roadways. While it might cause more delays and longer travel times, the City of Cape Girardeau is planning more construction projects and improvements to the roads around town.

Holiday-themed historic sites tour in Cape Girardeau County

CAPE GIRARDEAU COUNTY, Mo. (Heartland News) - The Cape Girardeau County History Center and Legacy Preservation Enterprise are coming together to host an eight-stop, holiday-themed tour. It’s set for noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, November 29 and will take tourists on a journey through the Jackson area. Abraham...

CCC introducing new program in 5 southeast Mo. counties

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (Heartland News) - The Community Counseling Center (CCC) is introducing a new program that will serve Bollinger, Cape Girardeau, Madison, Perry and Ste. Genevieve Counties. The Early Diversion program will help people facing mental health challenges get treatment and support before an arrest or being booked into...

Van de Ven, Rayoum Commit to Murray State Volleyball

(Paducah, KY) Leopold’s Ashtyn Van de Ven and Valle Catholic’s Lexie Rayoum have both signed to play college volleyball with Murray State University. Van de Ven was a four year starter at Leopold. This season, she tallied 152 kills, 903 assists, 45 aces, and 270 digs in 105 sets.

Commission Hears Updates on Downtown Revitalization

The Madison County Commission discussed progress on a proposed downtown revitalization grant, county road improvements and preparations for the general election at its regular meeting Monday, Nov. 2, at the courthouse in Fredericktown. Although no new or old business was scheduled on the agenda, commissioners heard updates from county officials...

More wind this evening, string of cold nights ahead

(Heartland News) - It was a calm and chilly start this morning but the wind is slowly coming back this afternoon. Some gusts up to 25+ MPH are likely again. Because of the wind, highs are going to be severely limited to the lower 50’s. A few light sprinkles are possible too in some of the cloud cover.

Robbie Myers Resigns From Missouri State Board of Education

Robbie Myers has resigned from the Missouri State Board of Education, citing increased demands from his role as Butler County Emergency Management Director. In a Nov. 6 letter to Gov. Mike Kehoe, Myers submitted his resignation effective immediately, saying his responsibilities in Butler County no longer allow him to give the board the time and attention the position requires.

Cape Girardeau County Transit Authority to remove Town Plaza bus shelter

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The Cape Girardeau County Transit Authority announced plans to remove the bus shelter at Town Plaza, but bus service at the location will continue. According to the transit authority, the shelter is being removed because of ongoing concerns surrounding the location. Officials did not...

The Toddcast: Scott City Athletic Director Mark Dannenmueller

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (Heartland News) - On Thursday’s Toddcast, Heartland Sports Director Todd Richards sits down with the Scott City athletic director. Todd and Mark Dannenmueller, a record-breaking basketball coach, will discuss current and past teams and more. Watch the episode live at 1 p.m. on Thursday, November 12.

‘Over the Moon’: Arkansas State T&F led from the jump in chase for Chaffee’s Cossou

Carlyanne Cossou had considerable interest from colleges as to where to take her high-level track and field skills. After all, the Chaffee High School senior is a four-time MSHSAA Class 2 state champion, six-time state medalist, and regarded as one of the top female track athletes in Missouri in the Class of 2027.

Green wins District 146 state representative seat in midterm

Republican Lucas Green won the race for District 146 state representative during the 2026 midterm election on Tuesday, Nov. 3. The election saw a 50.0% turnout rate in Cape Girardeau County, with 28,074 of 56,162 registered voters casting a ballot. According to the unofficial election results, Green won with 72.35%...

"Don't Give Up the Ship" Flag Arrives In Annapolis

Convos with Cunningham: Local historian, author Tom Neumeyer

CAPE GIRARDEAU COUNTY, Mo. (Heartland News) - On this episode of Convos with Cunningham, Jeff talks with local historian and author Tom Neumeyer about his new book. The book, “Cape Girardeau & Jackson: Past & Present,” looks at historical events and places in Cape Girardeau and Jackson, Mo.

'Turkey Day' proceeds will support The Stage Co.'s renovations, benefit PBHS Drama Club

POPLAR BLUFF — Poplar Bluff's two theater groups, The Stage Co. and PBHS Drama Club, are bringing holiday hilarity to the stage with "Turkey Day: A Family Comedy." If turnout is good, Director David Carroll says The Stage Co. will have something to be truly grateful for: a leg up on its renovations to the Logan Theater.

Jackson, Oak Ridge cross country boys take eighth at state

The Jackson cross country program’s 2026 state qualifiers pose at this year’s Class 5 State Meet, which was held on Saturday in Columbia. Pictured from left to right: sophomore Halle King, junior Carter Sander, senior Nate Miesner, senior Kenyan Kelpe, senior Chase Wendel, sophomore Cayden Dickerson, junior Malachi Stephens and freshman Tatum Gross. Submitted photo.

Festus Hosts Sikeston for Class 4 District 1 Football Championship

(Festus) The Festus Tigers football team battles Sikeston for the Class 4 District 1 Championship Friday night. Festus is 8-2 on the season after a 34-6 win over De Soto last week. Sikeston is 7-3 after beating Hillsboro 15-10 in their last game. Festus head coach AJ Ofodile said his...