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SEMO REDI and Perry County Economic Development Authority Formalize Regional Partnership

Cape Girardeau, MO – Southeast Missouri Regional Economic Development, Inc. (SEMO REDI) and the Perry County Economic Development Authority (Perry County EDA) have entered into a formal Memorandum of Understanding to advance economic development across Perry County and the broader Southeast Missouri region. The partnership formalizes a collaborative framework in which both organizations will work…

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VNA Blacklight Bingo

Get ready to light up the night for a great cause! The Visiting Nurse Association of Southeast Missouri is hosting its Blacklight Bingo Fundraising Event on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at the Sikeston VFW, 709 Smith Ave. in Sikeston, Missouri. Doors will open at 4:30 p.m., with bingo beginning at 6:00 p.m. Guests can look…

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Artisan Invites Community to Support the 13th Annual Charity Golf Tournament Benefiting The MASTERS

Artisan is proud to host its 13th Annual Charity Golf Tournament benefiting The MASTERS (Missouri Association of State Troopers Emergency Relief Society) on Monday, October 5, 2026, at Kimbeland Country Club in Jackson, Missouri. The MASTERS was established in 1979 as a voluntary benevolent fund that provides immediate financial assistance to the families of Missouri…

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Save the Date: Black Light Bingo

Save the Date: Black Light Bingo We are already looking ahead to our favorite night of the year!  Our annual Black Light Bingo fundraiser is officially scheduled for: Date/Location: October 17, 2026 – Osage Center – Cape Girardeau Beneficiary: Care to Learn – Cape Girardeau Cost: $45.00 per ticket or $320.00 for a table of…

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KFVS-TV and WSIL-TV Announce Mike Skelton as Director of Sales

Cape Girardeau, MO and Harrisburg, IL — July 29, 2026 â€” Gray Media stations KFVS12 (CBS/CW/MeTV) and WSIL-TV (ABC) are proud to announce the promotion of Mike Skelton to Director of Sales. In his new role, Skelton will oversee the comprehensive sales strategies, local and national advertising relationships, and digital revenue growth across both dominant broadcast…

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SEMO REDI Launches Industry Insights to Explore the Issues Shaping Southeast Missouri’s Economic Future

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — July 28, 2026 – SEMO Regional Economic Development, Inc. (SEMO REDI) has launched Industry Insights, a new publication designed to spark informed conversations about the trends, challenges, and opportunities influencing economic development across Southeast Missouri. “The economy is shifting rapidly,” said Shad Burner, CEO of SEMO REDI. “The Fourth Industrial Revolution…

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Elite Travel Inc. Celebrates Brittany Beard’s Completion of 2026 SeaWorld Specialist Training

Elite Travel Inc. Celebrates Brittany Beard’s Completion of 2026 SeaWorld Specialist Training [Cape Girardeau, MO] – July 17, 2026 – Elite Travel Inc. is excited to announce that travel advisor Brittany Beard has completed the 2026 SeaWorld Specialist Training Program, continuing her commitment to providing clients with expert vacation planning and exceptional service. The training…

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Albert J. Mencias, MD, Joins Saint Francis Advanced Orthopedic Specialists

Albert J. Mencias, MD, Joins Saint Francis Advanced Orthopedic Specialists CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to welcome Adelbert J. Mencias, MD to Advanced Orthopedic Specialists. Mencias graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine. Dr. Mencias completed his residency from Indiana University Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and his fellowship from Indiana…

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Capetown Senior Living Invites Community to Open House Series Every Thursday in July

Capetown Senior Living Invites Community to Open House Series Every Thursday in July Cape Girardeau, MO – Capetown Senior Living is excited to welcome community members, families, healthcare professionals, and prospective residents to a special Open House Series taking place every Thursday throughout the month of July from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at its…

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