Business

CARUTHERSVILLE, Mo. — Cargill, a global leader in food production and agricultural services, announced on Tuesday that it will build a new soybean processing facility near Caruthersville in Pemiscot County. When complete, the new facility will be one of Cargill’s largest soy processing facilities in North America and create 45 new high-paying jobs in the region...

NEW MADRID, Mo. - A ribbon cutting officially welcomed Riggs Tree and Light Service, LLC, into the New Madrid Chamber of Commerce on April 28. Owner Jonathan Riggs described his business as “a little bit of everything.” He said in addition to tree trimming and lighting, the company provides plumbing and electrical services...

Montgomery Bank recently donated $15,000 to Southeast Missouri Food Bank’s Feed More campaign, which is supporting renovations for the food bank’s recently acquired Cape Girardeau County location. Joel Montgomery Sr. founded the food bank in 1985, and this donation is a reflection of the continued relationship between the food bank, Montgomery Bank and the Montgomery family...

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces that 10 troopers will graduate from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy on Friday, April 29, 2022. The ceremony will take place at 10 a.m. in the Academy gymnasium, 1510 East Elm Street, Jefferson City, MO. ...

SIKESTON – Inflation and supply chain disruptions are presenting families with more challenges to put food on the table. With one in six people in southeast Missouri experiencing food insecurity, Walmart and Sam’s Club are supporting the Feeding America nationwide network of food banks, including Southeast Missouri Food Bank through the ninth annual Fight Hunger. Spark Change. campaign...

NEW MADRID, Mo. - Their experience is what makes Powell’s Garage a valuable service to their customers say Caleb Powell and Diana Babb. Powell’s Garage, located at 501 Virginia St., specializes in automotive repair. However, Powell quickly points out, many of their customers are also calling on them for small engine and ATV repairs as well...

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. - Since 1881, Charleston’s “Corner Drug Store” has provided trusted care for patients in Charleston and the surrounding area. Over the years, the family-owned pharmacy has operated under the ownership of multiple families and pharmacists. ...

The East Prairie Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting for a new business “The Body Bar.” The Body Bar is located at 106 S. Washington Street in East Prairie. The Body Bar owner Mandy Ashcraft of East Prairie is a body contouring and sculpting certified specialist. ...

SIKESTON — Sikeston Department of Public Safety has a new public information officer. Sgt. Tyler Rowe was recently appointed to the position, according to DPS Chief James McMillen. “Sgt. Rowe is an energetic leader with our department, and we are excited to have him serve in this new role,” McMillen said...

American Wildlife Taxidermy, LLC, located at 105 East Main Street East Prairie, Missouri, recently held a ribbon cutting. Co-owner Brent Douglas and Joshua Sisk take pride in going the extra mile to bring the art back into taxidermy not just a process. ...

MORLEY – The new Dollar General, located at 22934 US Hwy 61 in Morley is now open. DG stores are proud to provide area residents with an affordable and convenient store location to purchase household essentials including food, cleaning supplies, paper products, over-the-counter medicines, hygiene products, baby items and more through its mission of Serving Others. ...

Steward Steel Inc. recently honored Stephanie Poindexter for 10 years of outstanding service to the company. Chris Steward (pictured left) states…” Stephanie’s accounting and administrative abilities have contributed greatly to the success of our company. Her attention to detail and professionalism with our customers are invaluable to our financial operations. We appreciate her contribution to Steward Steel over the past 10 years.”...

The 2021 Leadership Sikeston Program was recently honored at a Sikeston Regional Chamber luncheon held at Three Rivers College in Sikeston.

Steward Steel Inc. recently honored Sean McFarland for 20 years of outstanding service to the company. Chris Steward (pictured right) states…”Sean’s knowledge of our industry, work ethic, attention to detail, and relationship with our customers make him an invaluable employee to the company. We appreciate his service and contribution to Steward Steel over the past 20 years.”...

POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. — Missouri State Trooper Brooks A. Pratt has been promoted to the rank of corporal. Captain Philip E. Gregory, commanding officer of Troop E, Poplar Bluff, announced the promotion effective Feb. 1, 2022. Pratt will be designated the assistant zone supervisor of Zone 7, Mississippi, New Madrid and Scott counties...

Steward Steel Inc. recently honored Chad Stark for 30 years of service to the company.

Missouri Delta Medical Center employees, Sikeston Regional Chamber members and Penzel Construction employees gathered Dec. 8, 2021, for the groundbreaking of a state-of-the-art 23,189-square foot, single-story building located on three acres of land adjacent to the existing Bruce Medical Building on Plaza Drive in Sikeston. ...

Gas prices continue to average around $3 a gallon locally and projections are those prices will continue. The statewide gas price average in Missouri is $3.05 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA Missouri Weekend Gas Watch. That price is five cents more compared to this day last week and is 92 cents more per gallon compared to this day last year...