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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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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...

Poplar Bluff, MO · 2d
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Newbern woman was denied state help with Medicare Part B costs

NEWBERN, Tenn. (WBBJ) - Access to healthcare can become a fight of its own. That’s the reality one Newbern woman now faces. “And I try to look at the good side, but I’ve lost my faith in a lot of it,” Tammy Brooks, who is battling Stage 3 lung cancer, said.

Newbern, TN · 18h
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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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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 · 20h

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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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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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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 · 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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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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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.

Butler County, MO · 3d

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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...

Madison County, MO · 1d

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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 · 18h

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'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.

Poplar Bluff, MO · 1d

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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