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The Missouri Bankers Association inducted bankers into its 50 Year Club on June 13, during the MBA’s 128th Annual Convention in Branson. This recognition from the MBA honors bankers who have dedicated 50 years of service to the banking community. Montgomery Bank’s Bobbie Spurlin was honored at the event and inducted in the Missouri Bankers Association’s 50 Year Club.  Montgomery Bank celebrated Bobbie’s accomplishment with an event in her honor at the Sikeston branch...

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — MRV Banks President and CEO Doug Watson recently announced that Greg J. Luehmann has been hired as the Bank’s new vice president. Luehmann will be working in the Sikeston and Cape Girardeau markets. “I’ve known Greg for many years and because of that, I’m already familiar with his impressive banking resume,” said Watson. ...

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — Katherine Jones-Grady, DO, has joined the Medical Staff at Southeast Hospital. She is affiliated with Southeast Obstetrics and Gynecology at Women First. Dr. Jones – Grady comes to SoutheastHEALTH with expertise in minimally invasive surgical procedures...

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — Matthew Baker, MD, Orthopedic Surgery, has joined the Medical Staff at Southeast Hospital. He is affiliated with Southeast Orthopedics and Sports Medicine. Dr. Baker comes to SoutheastHEALTH with expertise in shoulder and elbow surgery...

mpany announced Monday it has entered into an agreement to purchase operating assets at Isle Casino Cape Girardeau and has indicated a hotel could be added to the property in the future. In addition, Century Casinos announced it is purchasing the operations of Lady Luck Casino in Caruthersville, Missouri, and Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack and Resort in New Cumberland, West Virginia. All three are owned by Eldorado Resorts Inc. of Reno, Nevada...

SIKESTON — Better Business Bureau (BBB) has named Southeast Missouri Food Bank a BBB accredited charity. The designation means the food bank meets all 20 of the BBB Standards for Charity Accountability. It was awarded following a thorough review of the food bank’s programs, finances, governance and fund-raising practices...

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — SoutheastHEALTH’s Hospice service has been named a 2019 Hospice Honors Elite recipient by Deyta Analytics, a division of HEALTHCAREfirst, the leading provider of Web-based home health and hospice software, outsourced billing and coding servings and advanced analytics...

SIKESTON — Vast Broadband, headquartered in Sikeston provides cutting-edge broadband Internet, TV, telephone and smart home services to residential and business customers across Eastern and Western South Dakota and Southwestern Minnesota. Vast has been named 2019 Independent Operator of the Year by Cablefax Magazine and accepted the award on June 6th in New York at the Cablefax Top Ops Award Celebration...

Excessive rainfall in Southeast Missouri and Southern Illinois this spring could have an adverse effect on the region’s wine production this fall, according to area vineyard owners and winemakers. And if the region receives too much rainfall during the rest of the growing season leading up to this year’s harvest, growers say their wine output will be reduced...

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Saint Francis Healthcare System conducted an Ebola simulation training Wednesday, May 29, at Saint Francis Medical Center’s Emergency and Trauma Center as part of the statewide 2019 Spring Break Mission Full-Scale Exercise. Members of the Saint Francis Emergency Team and Cape Girardeau County Ambulance Service took part in the simulation. ...

Missouri Delta Home Health earns highest quality ratings   SIKESTON – In its most recent report, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) Five-Star Quality Rating System recognized Missouri Delta Home Health with a 5-star rating in both quality and patient satisfaction. According to the data, the Sikeston home health provider achieved the highest rating possible in both categories...

SIKESTON – The Southeast Missouri Food Bank has announced the addition of two staff members who will be involved in development, communications and service delivery. Lisa Church joins the SEMO Food Bank as chief advancement officer, a position that became open when former Chief Advancement Officer Joey Keys was named Chief Executive Officer earlier this year. ...

SIKESTON — A relatively new concept within healthcare, Community Health Workers (CHWs) are making a bit impact on patient health and wellbeing. According to the National Association of Community Health Workers: “A community health worker is a frontline public health worker who is a trusted member of and/or has an unusually close understanding of the community served. ...

NEW MADRID, Mo. — Michelle Tolbert, Administrator at Heritage Nursing Center, has juggled the responsibilities of single parenting with running a senior community, and she’s done it successfully. Tolbert grew up in Gideon and graduated from Central Methodist College in Fayette, Missouri...

SIKESTON — Douglas Fitzwater, MD, a Board Certified Pediatrician, is joining the Missouri Delta Medical Center at their Portageville and New Madrid clinics. Fitzwater has served patients of all ages in the Caruthersville/Hayti area for over 22 years. The last couple years he moved to St. Louis to work in the Pediatric Department at Washington University...

Delivering mail for residents in the New Madrid area since 1990, Carolyn Sullener delivered her last letter March 29, deciding to retire to spend more time with her grandchildren. She began her career on Oct. 8, 1990 as a rural carrier substitute (RCA) in New Madrid, later becoming a full-time rural carrier in March of 2009 in New Madrid. ...

Barbara Snow, owner/caterer of Barbara Boo’s Catering of Cairo, Ill., received a plaque for loyal and diligent work for Sikeston VFW Post 317 and Auxiliary. President Sue Rodgers, along with members of VFW, said they were appreciative of her cake and cookies she has donated to the Post to raffle on behalf of veterans. ...

PORTAGEVILLE - Portageville residents were honored for their work at the annual Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet held March 30. The first award of the evening was the Farmer of the Year. The nominees were: Bun Kimes, David Klipfel, Jon Warren, and the winner, Mike Rone...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Associated Electric Cooperative presented its prestigious Excel awards to two employees based at the New Madrid Power Plant during its 25th annual employee recognition awards ceremony at Associated’s Springfield headquarters last week...

Bandermann named VP – Operations SFMP Northeast CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Jason Bandermann has been named Vice President - Saint Francis Medical Partners Operations (SFMP) Northeast for Saint Francis Healthcare System’s Executive Team. Bandermann will be responsible for Cape Physician Associates, Saint Francis Pediatrics, Cape Primary Care, Charleston Family Care, Farmington Physician Associates, Ferguson Medical Group – Charleston, East Prairie, Scott City and Sikeston, Immediate Convenient Care – Cape Girardeau, Immediate Convenient Care – Jackson, Jackson Family Care, and Physicians Alliance Surgery Center.. ...

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — Alpha 3 Medical Equipment, a medical equipment supply store located in Cape Girardeau, has announced that staff member Crystal Gosche has achieved certification as a fitter for mastectomy prosthetics. With Gosche’s certification, Alpha 3 is pleased to become one of the only facilities in the region to have two certified fitters on staff...

SIKESTON — MRV Banks recently donated an $840 check to the Kenny Rogers Children’s Center at the 39th Annual Kenny Rogers Center Telethon. MRV Banks President and CEO Doug Watson said the bank encouraged donations by allowing every employee who donated $10 to put their name into a drawing to win an extra vacation day. The bank then matched the total amount raised...

Davis celebrates 20 years with Raymond James Financial SIKESTON — Debby Davis recently celebrated 20 years with Raymond James Financial Services of Sikeston. Eric Wooden, branch manager, congratulated Davis on her 20 years of service with their office. “We couldn’t have done it without her as she is an intrical part of our team here at Raymond James,” Wooden said. “We truly appreciate all she has done for us and our clients alike.”...

SIKESTON — Kyle Karr has been named the assistant vice president and agricultural lender according to Sikeston Community Bank President of Alliance Bank Michael Pobst. “We are very excited to add Kyle to our lending team for the Southeast Missouri area,” Pobst said. “He brings with him, not only the experience and knowledge of agricultural lending, but the ability to understand the challenges facing the farming community.”...

DESHLER, Neb. – Reinke announces that Field LaPlant with Yellow Gold has earned the PLUS (Proven Leaders in Unmatched Service) Certified Technician Award. The award is one of the most elite technical service designations awarded by Reinke. “Being recognized as a PLUS Certified Technician is a remarkable accomplishment,” said Mark Mesloh, vice president of North American sales, Reinke. ...

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — MRV Banks Cape Girardeau Market President Robbie Guard is has announced that Brent Presser has been hired as Vice President Commercial Loan Officer. Presser comes to MRV Banks with more than 14 years of banking experience. “I have known Brent for a long time and am privileged to add someone of his expertise to our Cape team,” said Guard. “He’s also a very hard worker and understands our values at MRV Banks.”...

SIKESTON – Every year, Taco John’s celebrates the holiday season by offering its fan-favorite, Nachos Navidad. During the promotion, guests that order the festive menu item are encouraged to make a donation to a local charity in the area. In addition to customer donations, many Taco John’s franchisees donate a portion of the proceeds from every Nachos Navidad purchase to a worthy cause in their community...

SIKESTON, Mo. (AP) — More than 20 years ago, a school invited Steve Hamra in for lunch, to observe the children eating the produce he grew. It was the first time Hamra, president and founder of Amanzi Farms in Sikeston, realized the impact nutritious produce can make...

MRV Banks hires Jeremy Schlosser as Sikeston market president SIKESTON — MRV Banks has announced that Jeremy Schlosser has been hired as Sikeston market president. Schlosser has over 10 years of experience in the financial industry and will be responsible for managing the bank’s commercial and agricultural relationships in addition to overseeing operations for the Sikeston branch...

The Sikeston Regional Chamber helped Do It Best, Corp. celebrate being in the community five years on Jan. 23. Will Ryan, general manager (and speaker in top photo) and his team invited all Do It Best employees, retirees, as well as the Chamber community to enjoy lunch and tour the facility. “We are proud to be in Sikeston and it really means a lot to us to have such amazing support in the community,” Mark Ponder, shipping department manager...

MATTHEWS, Mo. — The newly reconstructed Flying J Travel Center in Matthews reopened on Monday. Conveniently located off Interstate 55 and Highway 80, the newly rebuilt travel center offers area residents and professional truck drivers traveling through Matthews and across state lines the ideal spot to fuel or grab made-in-house fresh food offerings, premium coffee and everyday products for quick shopping needs...

SIKESTON — Missouri Delta Home Health once again achieved HomeCare Elite status in 2018 — a recognition of the top-performing home health agencies in the United States. Missouri Delta Home Health ranks among the top home health agencies in quality of care, process measure implementation and performance. Only 25 percent of all agencies make this elite national list each year, and Missouri Delta Home Health has made the list for eight years...

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – With the start of the new year and more people focused on making healthy choices, there is a new option in town – Fresh Healthy Café, brought to you by Saint Francis Healthcare System. Opening on Jan. 20, the restaurant will offer healthy fast-casual food with ample seating, as well as carry-out, delivery, online ordering and catering options. ...

SIKESTON – Vast Broadband, a leading provider of high-speed broadband, video, and voice services to over 55,000 residential and business customers in South Dakota and Minnesota markets, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire NTS Communications. ...

Saint Francis now using Cyberknife CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Doctors at Saint Francis Healthcare System now treat cancer patients using the first and only robotic radiosurgery system designed to treat cancerous and non-cancerous tumors anywhere in the body, including the head, spine, lung, prostate, liver and pancreas. ...

Cape Girardeau County’s 1.9 percent unemployment rate is low, and while that’s great news for the economy, it brings its own set of challenges to employers in the region, officials say. Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce president and CEO John Mehner said of the unemployment rate, released by the Missouri Economic Research and Information Center, or MERIC, as of October 2018, the comparative rate is “unbelievably low, maybe record low.”...

DEXTER, Mo. — Butler County Publishing Publisher, Chris Pruett, has named Josh Ayers the new editor of the Dexter Statesman. The position had not been officially filled since the retirement of Noreen Hyslop earlier this year. Ayers, a lifelong resident of Dexter, is a 1995 graduate of Dexter High School and a 1998 graduate of Three Rivers College. He has been with The Dexter Statesman for 18 years...

POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. — Captain Jeffrey N. Vitale, commanding officer of Troop E, Poplar Bluff, has announced the assignment of three new troopers to Troop E. The new troopers were members of the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s 106th Recruit Class that graduated from the Patrol Academy on Dec. 21...

DESHLER, Neb. – Reinke has recognized Yellow Gold in East Prairie, Mo., with a Gold Reinke Pride award in recognition of the company’s marketing year success. The dealership was honored during Reinke’s annual convention in Spokane, Wash. “I congratulate Yellow Gold on receiving this award,” said Reinke Vice President of North American Irrigation Sales Mark Mesloh. ...

The Sikeston Regional Chamber helped the Visiting Nurses Association’s Hospice Care celebrate 25 years of service on Nov. 30. VNA Hospice provides service to 12 Southeast Missouri counties and has received the Hospice Honors Award for 2018.