Business

SCOTT CITY, Mo. — Dan Overbey has watched the barges, trucks and train cars come and go at the Southeast Missouri Regional Port for 25 years. As executive director, Overbey has overseen growing operations at the Mississippi River port near Scott City. But he said he’s finally ready to retire, which is set to occur June 30...

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Colonel Sandra K. Karsten, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol has announced that 26 troopers will graduate from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy on June 29. The ceremony is scheduled to take place at 10 a.m. in the Academy gymnasium. The public is invited. The 105th Recruit Class reported to the Academy on Jan. 2 to begin the 25-week training course to become a trooper. The new troopers report for duty in their assigned troops on July 16...

BENTON, Mo. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) encourages America’s farmers and ranchers to nominate candidates to lead, serve and represent their community on their local county committee. According to USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) Scott County Executive Director Chris Grojean, FSA began accept nominations for county committee members on Friday...

POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. — Southern Missouri Bancorp, Inc., the parent corporation of Southern Bank, and Gideon Bancshares Company (“Gideon”), the parent company of First Commercial Bank (“First Commercial”), has announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement whereby Southern Missouri will acquire Gideon in a stock and cash transaction. As part of the transaction, First Commercial will be merged with and into Southern Bank...

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Next month, Saint Francis Healthcare System will raise its minimum hourly pay to ensure all employees have the opportunity to earn a livable wage. Effective July 8, the Healthcare System’s new minimum hourly rate will be increased to $11.70, which means raises for more than 200 employees – nearly eight percent of the total Saint Francis workforce...

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO – KFVS12 received nine awards at the 2018 Missouri Broadcasters’ Association Awards held June 2 at the Lodge of the Four Seasons at Lake of the Ozarks. The MBA Awards consist of entries in dozens of categories from television and radio stations serving viewers and listeners in Missouri...

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – H. William Stites III, MD, FACC, has joined Saint Francis Healthcare as a Medical Partner and cardiologist specializing in electrophysiology at Cape Cardiology Group. He joins Joseph Dwyer, MD, FACC, FSCAI; Steven Joggerst, MD; William Lafoe, MD, FACC, FSCAI; Sandra McCearly, MD; Duc Nguyen, DO; William Nienaber, MD; Rebecca Smith, MD, FACC, FASE; Clifford Talbert Jr. ...

SIKESTON — For seven straight years, BJ’s Kwik Shop, 905 S. Main St. in Sikeston, has earned membership into the Missouri Lottery’s Million Dollar Club – an elite group of retail locations that each sold more than $1 million in product during the previous year...

SIKESTON — Causey’s Lawn Care & Nursery is expanding. Known for their full line of shrubs and mums, Causey’s is now offering garden vegetables and bedding plant flowers. After growing tomatoes and other vegetables last year, Causey’s began offering flowers this spring...

JACKSON, Mo. — Michael Kohlfeld, president of Kohlfeld Companies and Kathy Bess Holloway, president of Bluff City Beer Co., recently announced the acquisition of the majority of Bluff City’s assets by Kohlfeld Distributing. The target closing date is July 20 and as part of the transaction, Kohlfeld Distributing will assume the sales and distribution rights for the brands acquired from Bluff City...

The Sikeston Regional Chamber held a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for The Copper Still on Friday, May 25 kicking off their Open House. Cutting the ribbon are owners, Carl Rose and Karysah Wolverton. The Copper Still is Sikeston’s Premier Event Venue located at 1617 East Malone Ave. For more information on hosting your next event at this all inclusive venue, email contact at copperstillsikeston.com...

The Sikeston Regional Chamber held a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Watami Sushi & Hibachi Steakhouse on May 21. Cutting the Ribbon is owner Sam Zhang. Watami Sushi & Hibachi Steakhouse serves a variety of Asian cuisine such as sushi, teppanyaki dinners, teriyaki chicken, delicious steaks and much more. Their hours are Monday-Thursday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5-10 p.m., Friday-Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., 5-11 p.m., and Sunday from 12-9 p.m. Watami is located at 1229 Hennings Drive.  ...

BLOOMFIELD, Mo. — Furry friends in the area waiting to find their forever home will now be able to lounge in style and comfort thanks to the Nestle Purina facility in Bloomfield. Twenty employees from Purina rallied together to construct, paint and deliver dog houses and blankets in celebration of PetCare Pride Day...

SIKESTON – Charter Communications, Inc. recently announced the launch of new Spectrum Internet, Spectrum TV and Spectrum Voice offerings for residential and business customers in more than a dozen southeast Missouri communities. The launch means new internet and phone products — as well as significant enhancements to the existing video product — for customers in Advance, Anniston, Bell City, Blodgett, Delta, Haywood City, Matthews, Morley, Vanduser and Wyatt, as well as parts of Cape Girardeau, Mississippi, New Madrid, Scott and Stoddard counties.. ...

CHARLESTON, Mo. — Farm Credit Southeast Missouri President and CEO Bob Smith recently honored Mindi Fitzgerald, customer service representative, on reaching 10 years of service with Farm Credit. Fitzgerald began her Farm Credit career as a risk management specialist in the Mississippi County Branch in 2008. A few years after joining the team, Fitzgerald transitioned to the customer service representative role and she is currently gaining proficiency in credit analysis...

DEXTER, Mo. —Faurecia in Dexter donated a full X-frame EMS stretcher with backboard to Three Rivers College for use in its Emergency Medical Technician and Paramedic programs.  “We appreciate this donation, which we will place into the donated ambulance that we have to provide our students with realism in patient care scenarios,” said Tami Cunningham, Coordinator of the Emergency Medical Services Program at Three Rivers. Stretchers such as this one can cost more than $9,000...

SIKESTON – Farm Credit Southeast Missouri President & CEO Bob Smith recently honored Stephanie Burger, HR Administrator & Senior Accountant, on reaching 15 years of service with Farm Credit. Burger began her Farm Credit career in 2003 as VP/Insurance, overseeing and assisting the risk management specialists throughout the association. ...

SIKESTON – Farm Credit Southeast Missouri President & CEO Bob Smith recently honored Chad Crow, senior vice president/senior relationship officer, on reaching 15 years of service with Farm Credit. Crow began his Farm Credit career in 2003 as a loan officer at the Sikeston branch office before being promoted to vice president/branch manager in 2006. ...

SIKESTON — Those looking for anything hunting related, especially bow hunting, need to look no further than Feeder’s Supply in Sikeston. Located at 1014 Linn Street, Feeder’s is a full-line archery shop that has now added Bowtech to their already extensive line of products...

The Sikeston Regional Chamber held a ribbon cutting on April 6 for Reflections Salon and Boutique’s new downtown location, 120 East Center Street. Reflections is Sikeston’s only full service salon, spa, boutique and tanning shop. In the salon, they offer nine stylists and in the boutique, they have new arrivals daily...

The Sikeston Regional Chamber held a ribbon cutting Monday morning for Zaxby’s, Sikeston’s newest fast-casual restaurant. Located at 1057 S. Main, they specialize in chicken wings, chicken fingers, sandwiches and their famous Zalads. Cutting the ribbon is owner Chip Holtz...

Grand opening celebration will be held April 12-14

Janna Ferrell honored by Shelter Insurance

Construction nearing completion on area's first Zaxby's

Bowman named advisor of the month for Modern Woodmen 

The Tractor Supply Co. store in Sikeston is donating 50 bags of pet food to feed dogs and cats in need of adoption.

Leslie Copeland Hunter, owner of Oakland Travel Agency at New Madrid, is one of just a handful of travel agents selected by VisitBritain on an exclusive familiarization trip with Visit Wales. 

Jason Schrumpf president/CEO of Missouri Delta Medical Center, recently became a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE), the nation's leading professional society for healthcare leaders. 

Beginning Monday, First Midwest Bank customers will experience a new rewards program unlike anything in the area with the launch of the First Midwest Buzz Points reward program. 

The new Sikeston Area Economic Development Corporation (SAEDC) has been functioning over the past few months guided by a broader and more diverse board of directors. It is the final step in reorganizing of Sikeston's regional economic development efforts under new leadership from the board and administration.

In support of their financial literacy program, Montgomery Bank employees presented a donation in the amount of $1,000 to the Sikeston Area Habitat for Humanity organization. Pictured are front row, from left: Ellen Brandom and Linda Corene of Habitat for Humanity and Jamie Kern and Emily Weiss of Montgomery Bank; and back row: David Strom, Michael Harris and Robert Murphy.

A ribbon cutting was held recently to welcome CB Fitness to space 26 at the Sikeston Outlet Stores. The state-of-the art, 24 hours-a-day, 7 day-a-week gym specializes in cardio equipment, an extended separate weight room, Shake This brand smoothies and protein shakes, fitness classes, personal training and more.

A ribbon cutting was recently held at the new location of La Ruleta. The business is now in the building that was previously occupied by Simply Swirled at 1189 S. Main. The new location comes with the same great service that owner, Mercedes Lemus (pictured center) has provided since serving up the first order of chicken nachos in Sikeston while working at El Tapatio. He and his family opened La Ruleta nine years ago, and just last week made the move to the new location which features a drive-through window. La Ruleta is open daily from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. You can contact them or call in an order at 573-471-7789.

Osborn Barr, a marketing communications agency with offices in St. Louis, Kansas City and Nashville, announces several senior-level leadership changes. 

PURE Yoga Studio in Sikeston recently held a ribbong cutting. The studio offers a full assortment of yoga classes, with both day and night classes that range in challenge, flow and style to fit every experience level. Classes are taught by certified and talented instructors. Visit their Facebook page or www.clients.mindbodyonline.com and choose PURE Yoga to preview and schedule classes. Or call 573-380-4294. The Studio is located at 905 S. Kingshighway, Suite 129 (behind Dollar General).

A private reception was held on Tuesday to commemorate the opening of Heart to Heart International's new office location at 801 E. Marshall St. in Charleston.

DriveThruFeedStore.com by Buchheit opened a new store in Sikeston on Monday. DriveThruFeedStore.com offers a unique shopping experience that will couple online ordering with the convenience of a drive thru pickup. Customers can order various feed and animal care products from their desk, tablet, or phone and drive to this new location to have it loaded for themwithout even getting out of their vehicle. 

HMR Weight Management Services (HMR) is one of U.S. News & World Report's best fast weight loss diets of 2018, based on the rankings released in early January. The Healthy Weigh, Saint Francis Medical Center's medically supervised weight-loss program, incorporates diet solutions from HMR.

Saint Francis Healthcare System is proud to announce the appointment of David C. Prather, CPA, as Chief Financial Officer/ Vice President of Finance. 

Saint Francis is proud to announce the appointment of Julie Woodruff, RN, BSN, as Chief Nursing Officer. 

Montgomery Bank employee, Jeanette Bell, recently celebrated 57 years of service with the company. 

The Scott County Farm Service Agency recently honored Lisa Silverthorn for her service and leadership to the farming community in Scott County. 

The Semo Port Board of Commissioners for 2018 has been announced. 

The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) recently announced 13 practices in Missouri earned NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) Recognition for using evidence-based, patient-centered processes that focus on highly coordinated care and long-term relationships with patients and family members. One of those 13 was Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston.

Captain Jeffrey N. Vitale, commanding officer of Troop E, Poplar Bluff, recently announced the promotion of Sergeant Michele L. Coon. The promotion was effective Jan. 1. Coon is a 20-year veteran with the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

CS Decisions magazine has awarded Rhodes with its 2017 Best Overall Engagement through Ongoing Campaigns award for creatively engaging customers using social media. 

Imo's Pizza and Rhodes has proudly raised over $13,000 for local schools and organizations since March 2017. The money was generated through Imo's Pizza fundraising days and frozen pizza and baked pizza voucher sales. Participating Imo's Pizza restaurants included the Cape Girardeau, Perryville, Scott City and Sikeston franchises owned by PAJCO, Inc., also known as Rhodes Convenience Stores.

For those looking for a tasty fish dinner at an affordable price, the Bertrand Store and Cafe may be the place.

Steward Steel Inc. recently honored Gabe Lazcano for five years of outstanding service to the company. Vice President Chris Steward said, "Gabe's quality of work has greatly contributed to the success of Steward Steel and the satisfaction of our customers. His knowledge and experience are invaluable to the company. We appreciate his contribution to Steward Steel over the past five years."

First State Bank and Trust Company, Inc. recently promoted Matthew Drake to president and chief executive officer. Drake leads the organization's five branches, taking the reins from previous president Gordon Waller. In addition to his duties as president, Drake will also serve on the First State Bank and Trust Co., Inc. board of directors.