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Rep. Emerson remarks on perseverance at Caruthersville High School "It gives me chills to see this, it is so exciting." were the words Congresswoman Jo Ann Emerson used to describe the new Caruthersville Middle School Cafeteria and the progress on building the new High School, "It speaks so well of the administration and the people in ...
Decrease in state tax revenue equals potential cuts for area districts Schools across the state have been hearing about possible budget cuts for some time.
Emerson reacts to bill requiring lawmakers to take drug tests
By Heartland News CARUTHERSVILLE, MO - A local lawmaker is sounding off on a proposed bill that would require state officials to take drug tests.
Man gets 20 years in death of 2-year-old
Caruthersville -- A southeast Missouri man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for killing his girlfriend's 2-year-old daughter.
This Saturday is the first Saturday of the month, which means Fostering Hope is featured at Petco along with the Caruthersville Humane Society.
Weather - Winter Storm Afternoon Update
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT CARUTHERSVILLE * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE * AT 09 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 33.2 FEET * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST * MAXIMUM FORECAST STAGE OF 36.5 FEET MONDAY MORNING * FLOOD STAGE IS 32.0 FEET * THE RIVER ROSE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE YESTERDAY MORNING AND WILL CONTINUE ...
Area state representatives oppose agricultural tax increase
State Rep. Tom Todd, D-Campbell, right, and State Rep. Terry Swinger, D-Caruthersville, left, both attend the Agri Business Committee meeting on January 20.
Man charged in connection with mail dumping incident
ORAN, MO In a Region 8 News follow up, an Oran man is being charged in dumping mail along the Diversion Channel back in November 2009.
Man sentenced for illegal firearms possession
A Caruthersville man was sentenced today for unlawful possession of firearms, announced United States Attorney Richard G. Callahan.
Children give musical tributes to King at West Park Mall
Shoppers at West Park Mall on Monday were treated to a musical program honoring Dr.
A Mississippi River bridge between Dyersburg in West Tennessee and Caruthersville, Mo., has been reopened.
Barge strikes Caruthersville bridge spanning Mississippi River
A barge struck the 1-155 bridge between Dyersburg and Caruthersville late Monday afternoon, officials said.
A Caruthersville man gets a new judge after a stabbing in Dexter
A Caruthersville man arrested in Dexter following a weekend stabbing incident that injured two people in late November gets a new judge in Bloomfield.
Caruthersville, Petco, Fostering Hope & Axl
Axl waiting to start his new life. God's speed my boy! Today, Saturday January 16, was a great day to be at the Cape Girardeau Petco.
Dexter Lady Bearcat team members and coaches get in some shooting practice on one of the side courts at the new Bearcat Event Center Wednesday afternoon.
Kennett could become latest Missouri town to enact tough anti-meth law
City leaders in the Missouri Bootheel town of Kennett are considering requiring a prescription for the sale of medicines containing pseudoephedrine, an ingredient used to make methamphetamine.
A man is dead in Cooter after his home caught fire Friday morning...
Pemiscot County Sheriff Tommy Greenwell says a motorist reported smoke coming from a residence off Route DD near the community of Tyler.
A man died when his rural home caught fire Friday morning. Joe Hardesty, 71, was pronounced dead at the scene of a fire, first reported at 7:40 a.m Friday.
Region 8 man dies when fire engulfs home
A Region 8 man died Friday when fire destroyed his Southeast Missouri home. According to the Pemiscot County Sheriff's Office, just after 7:30 Friday morning a passing motorist noticed smoke pouring from a home on Missouri State Highway DD near Tyler.
Area animal experts recently offered tips for pet protection during below freezing temperatures.

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