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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…
Read MoreVNA 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…
Read MoreArtisan 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…
Read MoreSave 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…
Read MoreWalk Together: Men’s Prayer Breakfast
The Walk Together: Men’s Prayer Breakfast for SEMO Football will feature Governor Mike Kehoe on September 2nd at 6am at the Show Me Center
Read MoreKFVS-TV and WSIL-TV Announce Mike Skelton as Director of Sales
Cape Girardeau, MO and Harrisburg, IL — July 29, 2026 — 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…
Read MoreSEMO 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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Read MoreSoutheast Missouri Pets 2nd Annual Trivia Night
Put your knowledge to the test while supporting a great cause at Southeast Missouri Pets’ 2nd Annual Trivia Night on Saturday, August 8, at the A.C. Brase Arena Building in Cape Girardeau. Doors open at 5:00 p.m., with trivia beginning at 6:00 p.m. The evening will feature multiple rounds of trivia, games, prizes, raffles, and…
Read MoreBig Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri Celebrates 25 Years of Mentorship in Cape Girardeau
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri recently celebrated 25 years of serving the Cape Girardeau community with a special anniversary event during the June 24 Cape Catfish game. The celebration brought together families, mentors, volunteers, supporters, and community partners to recognize the organization’s lasting impact and its continued commitment to youth across Southeast Missouri.…
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