Ella Tinsley

The Cape Girardeau Police announced in a social media update that Nathaniel (Nate) Hubert had been located safe in Shannon County, Missouri. He was found on the afternoon of June 27 and had reportedly been drinking from a stream and had not eaten in several days.

SEMO’s Board of Governors reviewed new campus partnerships in medicine, agriculture, and STEM, unveiled the Vollink Family Observatory, and announced updates to the Police Academy during their June 17 meeting.

A stretch of Siemers Drive buckled Sunday, June 22, forcing a partial road closure, according to city officials. A smaller buckle also led to the closure of one lane on Broadway near the 2200 block. Public Works crews have marked off both areas. The larger road buckle event in Southeast Missouri on Sunday went viral worldwide, as a car is seen in a video ramping over the piece of pavement.

On Sunday, June 22, a section of Siemers Drive in Cape Girardeau buckled due to excessive heat. Another smaller section on Broadway Street was affected by the extreme heat in the region. Drivers are reminded to buckle up and contact local law enforcement if anything unusual is noticed about a roadway.

In this episode of Exposition, we speak with SEMO Professor Fred Jones and his wife, Shirlee Wilson, about their premiere feature film, 'Sugarhouse'. The film has been a labor of love for the two writers and directors, spanning an entire year of filming in Missouri. They premiere their independent film on June 28 at the Perry Park Center in Perryville, MO, at 7 pm, and on July 18 at Connection Point Church in Jackson, MO, at 7 pm.

In this episode of Exposition, we speak with SEMO Professor Fred Jones and his wife, Shirlee Wilson, about their premiere feature film, 'Sugarhouse'. The film has been a labor of love for the two writers and directors, spanning an entire year of filming in Missouri. They premiere their independent film on June 28 at the Perry Park Center in Perryville, MO, at 7 pm, and on July 18 at Connection Point Church in Jackson, MO, at 7 pm.

One business is considered a total loss after a large fire in uptown Jackson on Thursday night, June 5, fellow business owner Christie Blessing of Stitched and Stamped, describes her account of the blaze.

The Cape Girardeau Regional Airport has recommended American Airlines for its next Essential Air Service (EAS) contract, following proposals from six carriers submitted to the U.S. Department of Transportation. The proposals, received May 2, 2025, outlined various service options to major hubs, including Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD).

Southeast Missouri State University’s Sikeston campus welcomes Saluna, a St. Louis-based agricultural technology startup focused on advancing hemp as a competitive and sustainable alternative for farmers.

In this episode of 'Exposition', we speak with the heartfelt country artist Jessie Ritter—she's the fifth featured performer in the Spring 2025 Series of Tunes at Twilight held by Old Town Cape.Jessie Ritter plays on Friday, June 6th, at the Ivers Square Gazebo at 44 N. Lorimier in Downtown Cape Girardeau, from 7 to 8 pm.