Steve Pobst

A team of students from McCracken County Schools joined other top teams from 14 countries & 37 states in competing at the Future Problem Solving International Conference.

The annual Liberty Bell of the West Patriotic Celebration July 4 will be held this year at Fort Kaskaskia State Historic Site.

Illinois state officials urge residents in river communities to prepare for potential evacuations.

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Andrew W. Parker graduated from basic military training.

The Grassham family recently made a donation to their scholarship fund with the Three Rivers Endowment Trust.

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet crews have started their spring round of mowing along Interstates, parkways, and highways across western Kentucky.

Jackson, Mo. to hold ribbon cutting for completion of traffic project.

The Illinois State Board of Education is accepting nominations for the 2020 Illinois Teacher of the Year and Those Who Excel awards.

The Police Department in Union City, Tenn. recently swore in six new officers.

Three Rivers College student Rebekah Hill was named Second Team All-Missouri and TRC student Joshua Webb was named Third Team All-Missouri by the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society as part of its annual All-Missouri Academic Team.

Bike to Work & School Day is Friday, May 3 in Cape Girardeau.

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the department’s annual event.

Mackenzie Trader was recently honored for her service as student trustee at Rend Lake College.

Cape Girardeau Fitness Plus is excited to offer Kids Camp again for the summer of 2019.

McCracken Core Library and Research Center celebrates 30 year anniversary.

The application deadline is May 15 for the Associate of Applied Science in Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) program at Three Rivers College in Poplar Bluff.

McCracken County High School junior Sydney Woodard is among a select few high school students nationwide who have received a scholarship to attend a National Security Language Initiative for Youth program this summer.

Tyler Croley won 1st place among all 5th grade entries in the five-state region 30th annual Ohio River Sweep Poster Contest.

U.S. Air Force Airman Trevor C. McReynolds graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.

Paducah Parks & Recreation is extending the registration deadline for the Tee Ball and Rookie League to Wednesday, March 20.

Shawnee Community College celebrates Saints Read program.

More than 1,200 people have purchased tickets to attend next week’s medical marijuana industry and trade conference next week at St. Louis’ Union Station.

Ameren offers tips to avoid small business scams.

Ameren Missouri plans the largest upgrade and modernization in their history.

Southeast business students compete in the Case Competition Championship.

U.S. Air Force Reserve Airman Natasha Douglas completes basic.

Southeast Missouri State University announces third annual Startup Pitch Competition.

WKCTC to offer free ultrasounds to expectant mothers.

The camp will be held Saturday, October 6 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The camp is free of charge for any child in the region and includes supplies,

It will be on display through September 30 in the Clara M. Eagle Upper Gallery within the Price Doyle Fine Arts Building. (Source:  Murray State University