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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...

Sikeston, MO · 1d
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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...

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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.

Sikeston, MO · 2d
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Ezekiel’s Closet moves to larger building to support foster families

DEXTER, Mo. (Heartland News) — Ezekiel’s Closet has a new, larger home in downtown Dexter, giving the nonprofit more room to provide free clothing and other necessities to foster families across southeast Missouri. The new storefront at 38 E. Stoddard Street looks much like a typical shop, with...

Dexter, MO · 3d
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Former Pemiscot County School Employee Admits Embezzling

(Cape Girardeau, Mo.) A former employee of the North Pemiscot County R-1 School District is admitting embezzling $1.46 million from the district. 64 year old Tammy Louise Barnes,of Pemiscot County, pled guilty in U.S. District Court in Cape Girardeau to three counts of bank fraud. Barnes admitted that between December 13th of 2018, and June 3rd of 2024, she transferred money from the district’s bank account to her own account in about 57 different electronic transactions. According to her plea she stole a total of $1,467,247.49. As an employee, Barnes had access to the district’s bank account in order to pay legitimate school expenses. The Missouri United School Insurance Council (MUSIC) covered $1 million of the loss. At sentencing, Barnes will be ordered to repay the money. She’ll first have to reimburse the district $467,247 and then repay the Insurance Council. Barnes is scheduled to be sentenced on February 18th. Each charge carries a potential penalty of up to 30 years in prison, a fine of up to $1 million, or both prison and a fine.

Pemiscot County, MO · 1d

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Sunny’s Cafe coming to downtown Cape Girardeau

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – A new coffee shop is coming to downtown Cape Girardeau and is currently hiring employees. Sunny’s Cafe will be located at 338 Broadway St., Suite 102, inside the Marquette Tower. The space was previously occupied by Ground-A-Bout, which closed all four of its...

Cape Girardeau, MO · 2d

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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.

Sikeston, MO · 1d

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Caruthersville School District announces AMI day due to increased illness

CARUTHERSVILLE, Mo. (KBSI) — The Caruthersville School District will hold an Alternative Methods of Instruction (AMI) day Friday, Nov. 13, due to an increase in illness among students and staff. According to a district announcement, Friday will be designated AMI Day 1, and students will be required to complete...

Caruthersville, MO · 22h

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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.

Scott City, MO · 2d

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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.

Cape Girardeau, MO · 2d

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‘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.

Chaffee, MO · 19h

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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...

Festus, MO · 7h

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PHS’ run ends in semifinals

KENNETT — Perryville’s up and down football season came to an end Friday night with a 56-28 loss to the Kennett Indians in the Class 3, District 1 playoffs. 21 of Perryville’s 28 points came in the first half, and the Pirates had the game tied with a chance to take the lead late in the second quarter, but a turnover turned the momentum over to the Indians, who were able to double up, scoring before the half and on the other side of the break.

Perryville, MO · 1d