CAPE GIRARDEAU – A Sikeston man was sentenced to federal prison on methamphetamine charges. Richard Ring, 46, was sentenced to 51 months in prison Thursday by United States District Judge Matthew T. Schelp. The Sikeston resident pleaded guilty in July to two counts of distribution of methamphetamine...

A new novel puts the spotlight on New Madrid in the early 1800s. Written by Robert Tomaino, “New Madrid” follows a reluctant lawman named James Ellard in New Madrid. Expelled from the army for his role in a brutal Native American massacre, Ellard has carved out a solitary life as a sheriff in New Madrid but despite his desire to avoid controversy and conflict, he finds just that when a young girl named Abigail Duncan goes missing...

SIKESTON — Sikeston R-6 School District’s building projects continue to move along on budget. Jere Sheen with provided an update during Tuesday’s regular school board meeting on the construction of Lee Hunter Elementary and the high school’s new C Building, which has been officially named Bulldog Hall...

SIKESTON — Effective at 7 a.m. Thursday, Anderson Street at North Main Street will be closed and/or reduced to one lane due to storm water pipe repair and pavement repair. This closure will last about four days. In addition, the Missouri Department of Transportation will have the north bound outer lane on Main Street closed due to repairs. ...

SIKESTON — Four people have filed for open Sikeston City Council positions after filing opened on Tuesday.

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – A Sikeston, Missouri, man was sentenced on Wednesday to prison on an illegal gun possession charge. Dwayne Harris, 30, of Sikeston was sentenced to serve five years in federal prison following his guilty plea to being a previously convicted felon in possession of a firearm, according to the United States Attorney’s Office. The sentence was imposed by United States District Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh, Jr. at the federal courthouse in Cape Girardeau, Missouri...

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – An East Prairie, Missouri, man was sentenced Wednesday to prison on a stolen firearm charge. Benjamin C. Wallace, 40, of East Prairie was sentenced to 120 months in prison after pleading guilty in July for possession of a stolen firearm, according to United States District Judge Matthew T. Schelp...

MORLEY, Mo. — The man behind one of Southeast Missouri’s most recognized voices was honored with a memorial highway designation Monday in Morley. Family, friends, co-workers, elected officials, neighbors, law enforcement officers, Missouri Department of Transportation officials and fans gathered early Monday to witness the unveiling of the “Billy Ray — Cousin Carl — Anderson Memorial Highway” at the junction of Highway 61 and Highway 91 in Morley...