Makenzie Williams

Southeast Missouri State University established the Walter B. Wildman III Endowed Scholarship for civic engagement.

Eighty-eight counties in Illinois are at an elevated level for COVID-19 by the CDC, up from 86 a week ago, according to the Centers for Disease Control.

Missouri One Call System will rebrand as Missouri 811 to better align with nationwide efforts to enhance public safety and prevent damage to underground facilities.

Midwest Sterilization Corporation has contributed $35,000 to Southeast Missouri food bank’s expansion and Feed More campaign.

The Missouri Department of Conservation reports that Missouri hunters harvested elk during both the archery and firearms portion of the 2022 elk-hunting season

Cape Auto Sales provided dozens of vehicles to help with the delivery of gifts.

Homeowners welcomed guests in to tour the festive homes.

About 1,400 wreaths were placed on the headstones of veterans buried in Jackson, Mo. cemeteries.

Dozens of children took part in the Kids Business Fair in Jackson, Mo. where they sold handcrafted items, baked goods and other products.

Emmalee Mathews achieved some notable firsts when she received her bachelor’s degree Dec. 10 from the University of Tennessee at Martin.

All Professional Development League ballparks will now be required to extend protective netting.

Dylan Dush, a senior at Cape Central High, has claimed the title as the best trumpet player in the state.

Attorney General Cameron announced that the $434.9 million settlement with an e-cigarette manufacturer has been finalized and will provide over $14 million to the Commonwealth.

Nearly 10,000 years ago, humans settling in the Fertile Crescent developed close bonds with the rodent-eating cats that conveniently served as ancient pest-control in society’s first civilizations.

Hunters in Illinois harvested a preliminary total of 52,354 deer during the first weekend of the Illinois firearm deer season Nov. 18-20.

Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation shows that deer hunters in Missouri harvested 197,724 deer during the November portion of firearms deer season.

Southern Illinois University Carbondale publicly commemorated Veterans Day with the annual vigil at the flagpole near the center of campus Nov. 11.

Families in need can pick up an application at any local law enforcement agency.

Governor Mike Parson announced the launch of the $1 million “Missouri Blue Scholarship” fund on Friday, October 28.

The Missouri Department of Conservation’s annual winter trout program will soon begin with the stocking of nearly 9,000 rainbow trout.

The Illinois Department of Agriculture in coordination with Farmer Veteran Coalition of Illinois is proud to host a Veteran’s Day reception November 1 at 6pm.

Secretary of State Michael Adams announced that voter registration last month doubled August’s surge, and remained strong this month through the October 11 registration deadline.

One of the most popular holidays in this country, Halloween is just days away masses of little superheroes, cartoon and television characters will soon be out in their neighborhoods for trick or treat fun.

Justice Mary Jane Theis was selected for the office of Chief Justice of the Illinois Supreme Court at the Court’s September 2022 Term.

The Arts Council of Southeast Missouri, in collaboration with Cape County, is excited to announce a new holiday experience, 35 years in the making: The Cape Light Festival.

Approximately 275 high school students from Illinois and Kentucky will perform this week in Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Shryock Auditorium as part of a high school choral festival.

The Karen Joy Medley Memorial Scholarship Endowment will help theatre students at MSU.

The Missouri Department of Conservation reminds deer hunters that it will be holding mandatory CWD sampling during opening weekend of the November portion of firearms season, Nov. 12 and 13.

The Missouri Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19 to discuss a proposed project to upgrade U.S. Route 67 in Butler County to four lanes.

Due to staff shortages, Friday recycling routes October 14 will run on Saturday October 15.

Governor Mike Parson signed a proclamation declaring Sunday, October 30 as Weatherization Day in Missouri.

A man was arrested after officers found more than a pound of crystal meth during a traffic stop.

An emergency burn ban has been issued for all of Union County until further notice.

Most positions are part-time to start. No experience is necessary.

Gov. Andy Beshear announced the publication of the “Complete Streets, Roads and Highways Manual" on Friday, September 30.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District is initiating scoping under the National Environmental Policy Act to evaluate measures and alternatives to manage and prevent the spread of invasive carp in Tennessee Rivers.

The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft of two vehicles.

Southeast Missouri State University and East Central College officials signed a memorandum of understanding this week for the Transfer Mentor Program.

Governor Andy Beshear announced on Wednesday, September 21 the continued support of small-business growth statewide.

Southern Illinois University Carbondale is hosting Fresh Check Day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22.

The money will support two events to be held as part of the international William Faulkner and Jesmyn Ward Conference October 20-22.

State Rep. David Friess congratulated Violette Nast for winning the Governor’s Volunteer Service Award in their senior category (55+).

Under the direction of instructor Wade Stewart, Vienna High School started an aviation pipeline program in partnership with Southern Illinois University School of Aviation.

The CDC authorized two new bivalent booster vaccines on September 2 that include an mRNA component of the original strain to provide an immune response.

As we enter fall, the Illinois Departments of Agriculture and Labor remind all farm workers to stay safe, especially during the busy harvest season.

Entries are now being accepted for Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s 2022 Saluki Family of the Year contest.

The Green Bear Project was created in 2001 by Leasa Stone with a mission to educate the community about child abuse.

The Missouri Department of Conservation’s Day on the River event showcasing the mighty Mississippi River has returned.

A Heartland wrestling promotion will hold a sign-up event on Saturday, September 24.

A southeast Missouri license office has taken the Customer Service Commitment pledge.