Fatal Scott City mobile home fire leaves two dead; child saved before firefighters arrive - home hero image

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Fatal Scott City mobile home fire leaves two dead; child saved before firefighte...Fatal Scott City mobile home fire leaves two dead; child saved before firefighters arrive A two-alarm mobile home fire in Scott City left two people dead and a child rescued by a bystander before firefighters arrived. Multiple agencies responded to the Wednesday afternoon, April 30, blaze.

Former Coroner Wavis Jordan sentenced to more than 10 years of probation in criminal case

May 2

Former Coroner Wavis Jordan sentenced to more than 10 years of probation in criminal caseFormer Cape Girardeau County Coroner Wavis Jordan received 12 years of probation, a fine and community service after being found guilty of falsifying records and theft while in office.

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National Day of Prayer at Ivers Square

May 1

National Day of Prayer at Ivers SquareThe National Day of Prayer was celebrated Thursday, May 1, across Cape Girardeau, including at Ivers Square.

'Get Your Green On': Organizations look to recognize mental health this month

May 2

'Get Your Green On': Organizations look to recognize mental health this monthLocal groups are promoting Mental Health Awareness Month with green-themed campaigns, sponsorships and events to reduce stigma and highlight the need for accessible mental health support in Missouri.

SEMO Conference Boys Golf: Jackson’s Williams wins four-man playoff, Bluff reigns as team champs

May 1

SEMO Conference Boys Golf: Jackson’s Williams wins four-man playoff, Bluff reigns as team champsJackson sophomore Jimmy Williams clinched a SEMO Conference boys golf title in a four-man playoff, while Poplar Bluff dominated the team race to secure another championship.

Jackson baseball star outfielder Peyton Kight signs NLI with Bradley University

May 1

Jackson baseball star outfielder Peyton Kight signs NLI with Bradley UniversityJackson senior center fielder Peyton Kight signed his national letter of intent to play baseball at Bradley University on Thursday, joining the Missouri Valley Conference after a standout career so far for the Indians.

The Senate votes down resolution to block Trump's global tariffs amid economic turmoil

April 30

The Senate votes down resolution to block Trump's global tariffs amid economic turmoilWASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans narrowly voted down a Democratic resolution Wednesday that would have blocked global tariffs announced by Donald Trump earlier this month, giving the president a modest win as lawmakers in both parties have remained skeptical of...

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Jackson soccer’s Aiden McMinn signs NLI with Florida Southern College

May 1

Jackson soccer’s Aiden McMinn signs NLI with Florida Southern CollegeJackson soccer forward Aiden McMinn signs with Florida Southern College, taking his talents to the NCAA Division II level after a standout high school career and All-District honors.

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SEMO honors outstanding students, faculty, organizations with annual leadership awards

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‘He’s one of a kind:’ Jackson basketball star Kole Deck’s path to the collegiate level

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