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Town of Essex draws criticism for not paying musicians
Performers are being sought for Tune Up the Parks - the annual summer concert series held by the Town of Essex. But the municipality is offering zero pay. That's not sitting well for those involved in local performing arts, such as Chris Borshuk, Kristen Siapas, Kristopher Marentette, and Robbie Cervi.
East Prairie needs typical strong play from Wallace during tough stretch
The East Prairie High School varsity baseball team is having to recover following a 9-7 loss to Class 2 No. 3-ranked Portageville on Monday, but unfortunately for the Eagles (11-9), they don’t have much time or upcoming opponents to ease their minds. The Eagles are in the midst of...
Don't look now, but No. 8-seed Sikeston is a real threat in SEMO play
Just over a week ago, the Sikeston High School varsity baseball squad endured a three-hit demolition at the hands of Marion (Ill.), as the Bulldogs fell 17-0 in three innings. The defeat was the 13th in as many games for second-year coach Wyatt Pratt’s kids, and no one was envisioning the Bulldogs causing any issues in the upcoming SEMO Conference Tournament.
Missouri Veterans Homes Chosen For Customer Experience Awards
All seven Missouri Veterans Homes have received “Best in Class” Customer Experience Awards from the Pinnacle Quality Insight for 2024. The Missouri Veterans Homes in Cameron, Cape Girardeau, Mexico, Mt. Vernon, St. James, and Warrensburg have won this award for five consecutive years. MVC also received a 100% resident satisfaction rating. The Pinnacle national average is 79.2% in this category.
Heartland museum offers children’s program about World War propaganda posters
BLOOMFIELD, Mo. (KFVS) - The Stars and Stripes Museum and National Library is hosting a program for children and families to learn about propaganda posters from the World Wars. Kids Day at the Museum is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 26. Executive director Laura Dumey said...
Sentencing date set for man who pleaded guilty to killing Cape Girardeau teen in 2019 shooting
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - A sentencing date has been set for a man who pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in connection with the shooting death of a teenager in 2019. Circuit Court Judge Scott A. Lipke set Isaiah Lane’s sentencing hearing for 2:30 p.m. on June 20. According...
Bertrand man arrested after 1 injured in Cape Girardeau shooting
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – One man faces charges a shooting in Cape Girardeau Tuesday morning. Jacob Sipp, 22, of Bertrand is charged with Class A felony of assault in the first degree and felony armed criminal action. Cape Girardeau Police Department responded to the 1000-block of N. Spanish...
Southeast MO State faculty, staff recognized at Excellence in Advising, Student Success, and Teaching Awards
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Academic advisors at Southeast Missouri State University celebrated the annual Excellence in Advising, Student Success, and Teaching awards on Tuesday. Several faculty and staff across campus were recognized. Dr. Samantha Siemers (faculty) and Joanna Shaver (staff) were named Outstanding Academic Advisors. Learning Assistance Programs,...
BREAKING: Drew Church resigns as Cape Central basketball head coach
The Southeast Missourian learned on Friday that longtime Cape Central Tigers head coach Drew Church is resigning following a 19-9 season in 2023-24. While Church resigns from his role as head basketball coach, he will remain as assistant principal. Church began his tenure as head coach of the Tigers back...
Missourian Diamond Roundup, Apr. 26: Chaffee storms past Cooter away
On an uncharacteristically slow Friday afternoon, the majority of the action was between SEMO Conference schools on opening day of the tournament. But for Chaffee, the Red Devils did some cooking on the road to knock off one of the better programs in Southeast Missouri. BB: Chaffee 9, Cooter 5.
First Alert: Tracking rain, thunderstorms
(KFVS) - Make sure you have your rain gear if you are headed out this afternoon or evening. Scattered showers and a few thunderstorms are likely through the evening, slowly decreasing from west to east. The severe threat is very low but you could see a few strong wind gusts....
Dexter BB has just one senior, but my, is he an impressive one overall
There will be no shortage of talented baseball players who compete in this weekend’s SEMO Conference Tournament in Cape Girardeau. However, one would be pretty hard-pressed to find a more impressive young man – off the diamond – than Dexter High School senior Ryan Young. “He’s super...
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