Kiwanis Club of Sikeston recently donated $1,000 to Sikeston Department of Public Safety for the Shop With A Hero Program. Pictured are, from left: Jenny Hobeck, Kiwanis; Malena McCabe, secretary of Kiwanis; Brent Mullin, DPS; Jimmy Davis, Kiwanis President; Nason Lane, DPS; and Tyler Rowe, DPS...

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — Mercy and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Missouri, or Anthem, have reached a new multi-year contract agreement providing Anthem health care insurance members with continued access to care at all Mercy hospitals, care centers and physician offices statewide...

CHARLESTON, Mo. — Three Southeast Correctional Center inmates have died of apparent natural causes, according to the Charleston prison’s deputy warden. According to Kara Shea Moody, SECC Deputy Warden of Offender Management, the three offenders were confined at SECC and died of apparent natural causes...

SIKESTON — The Sikeston City Council approved several key measures during its meeting Monday, Dec. 2, including the city’s five-year Capital Improvement Plan, which outlines future investments in capital assets.  According to Sikeston City Manager Jonathan Douglass, the City Charter requires him to submit the plan at least six months before the start of the new fiscal year. ...

BENTON, Mo. — Marking its 25th year, the “Winter Wonderland of Treasures” craft fair in Benton promises new and exciting features.  Event coordinator Judy Scherer said this year’s theme will celebrate Jesus’ birthday, coinciding with Christmas on Dec. 25...

NEW MADRID, Mo. - Sarah Ezell said while she loved growing up in Southeast Missouri and New Madrid County, taking on her new role as economic development director for New Madrid County is even more personal. “I am raising my kids here,” she said. “I want to see growth here so my kids will have an opportunity to come back to New Madrid County if they go off to college. ...

NEW MADRID, Mo. - To bring jobs to the Bootheel requires a team effort, Lesley Rone told New Madrid County business, education and political leaders. According to Rone, who serves as the Southeast regional manager for the Missouri Department of Economic Development’s Regional Engagement Division, several years ago the DED restructured and developed a regional approach to economic development. The Southeast Region includes 25 counties...

NEW MADRID, Mo. - Filing begins Dec. 10 for two three-year terms on the New Madrid County R-1 Board of Education. According to Superintendent Bridgett Masterson, those interested in serving on the Board can file during regular school hours with Board secretary Lisa Broyles at the Board offices through Dec. 31. While school will be closed for the holiday break, one day will be set aside to open the office during that time for filing, Masterson said...