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24/01/2025

24/01/2025

𝟳𝟬𝟬-𝗕𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗞 𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗛 𝗠𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗧 𝗔𝗨𝗕𝗨𝗥𝗡 𝗙𝗔𝗧𝗔𝗟 𝗠𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗥 𝗩𝗘𝗛𝗜𝗖𝗟𝗘 𝗖𝗥𝗔𝗦𝗛

On Thursday, January 23, 2025, at approximately 9:37 a.m., officers with the Cape Girardeau Police Department responded to the 700 – Block of South Mount Auburn for an injury crash involving two vehicles.

The preliminary investigation revealed that a silver 2013 Hyundai Accent was northbound on South Mount Auburn and crossed over the centerline into the path of a black 2024 Chevrolet Suburban that was driving south, where the vehicles collided head on.

Officers arriving on the scene located the following vehicles:

Vehicle 1 (V1): 2013 Hyundai Accent

Driver 1 (D1) Devon C. Holley 27, Cape Girardeau, MO
Deceased

Driver 2 (D2) Tracy Akers 49, Jackson, MO
Serious Injuries

Passenger 2 (P2) Juvenile male 7, Jackson, MO
Serious Injuries

The Cape Girardeau Police Department assisted by the Missouri State Highway Patrol crash reconstruction team continues to investigate this incident.

24/01/2025

🎉 We’re thrilled to announce that First State Community Bank is partnering with us once again for the 2025 Shield of Armor Wellness Conference, generously supporting us at the Assistant Chief Level! 👏

First State Community Bank has been a proud supporter of this conference since its inception in 2022, and we’re so grateful for their continued dedication to our mission.

This 2-day wellness seminar is designed to support first responders, their staff, and families by breaking down barriers around mental health. Together, we can start the conversation and stand united in support of one another.

Thank you, First State Community Bank, for making a difference in the lives of those who serve our community every day! 🙌

22/01/2025

Election day Feb. 4! Since more than two candidates filed for the Ward 4 Council seat, there will be a primary election on Feb. 4, 2025, between Lorenzo Ware, Tearle "Cowboy" Johnson and Nicole "Nikki" Lane. The top two receiving votes will then run against each other on General Election Day, which will be April 8, 2025.
This primary election will only be for those in Ward 4.

22/01/2025

Arctic air will filter south and east through early this week. As this cold air moves across the South, a rare winter storm is forecast to develop from Texas, Gulf Coast States into the Southeast through early this week. Several new daily record low temperatures are expected, including new record-low maximum temperatures.

You can always check the latest forecast at weather.gov

22/01/2025

If you notice someone exhibiting warning signs of hypothermia, get them to a warm place right away. Learn more about how to protect yourself from the cold at weather.gov/safety/cold

22/01/2025

President Donald Trump has pardoned more than 15-hundred defendants involved in the January 6th, 2021, U.S. Capitol breach, including all 38 from Missouri. As promised, Trump issued the pardons during his first day in office. The offenses of the defendants from Missouri vary, from misdemeanors that involve demonstrating or picketing to felonies of assaulting police officers. Trump’s pardons mean their offenses are forgiven and their rights are restored to own a gun, vote, hold public office or sit on a jury. At least five people died and more than 140 law enforcement officers were injured after pro-Trump supporters flooded the Capitol the day Congress voted to certify Joe Biden’s presidential win.

President Donald Trump has pardoned more than 15-hundred defendants involved in the January 6th, 2021, U.S. Capitol breach, including all 38 from Missouri. As p

22/01/2025

A new trial date has been set for the man accused of killing a girl in the CVS Parking lot in Cape Girardeau. Tuesday, January 21st, Tre’marion Jones was in Cape Girardeau County court when a judge set his trial for the week of September 22. It was originally set for January 7th. Jones is charged with first-degree murder and other charges after he allegedly shot and killed 17-year-old KeMari Childress in February 2024.

A new trial date has been set for the man accused of killing a girl in the CVS Parking lot in Cape Girardeau. Tuesday, January 21st, Tre’marion Jones was in C

22/01/2025

A gunshot victim showed up at the Missouri State Highway Patrol office in Scott County south of Sikeston on Monday evening. The 39-year old man said there was an incident on southbound Interstate 57 about 2 miles south of Bertrand. The man had a gunshot wound to his upper, middle back and was airlifted to St. Louis. No other information was given.

A gunshot victim showed up at the Missouri State Highway Patrol office in Scott County south of Sikeston on Monday evening. The 39-year old man said there was a

22/01/2025

2,694 customers were without power in Cape Girardeau County overnight, most are restored. Call if you are still without. Also Fredericktown, as of 4:30 this morning, the city-wide outage for some Fredericktown City Light and Water continues. A Facebook Post by the Fredericktown Fire Department said critical equipment operating the downtown substation failed and portions of the city would be without power until crews could get the necessary equipment to restore the substation. If you are affected, go to a warming center as temperatures are still below zero with wind chills. The police department is a warming shelter. No information yet this morning.

2,694 customers were without power in Cape Girardeau County overnight, most are restored. Call if you are still without. Also Fredericktown, as of 4:30 this mo

22/01/2025

United Way of Southeast Missouri (UWSEMO) announces its purchase of a downtown Cape Girardeau building located at 16 N. Spanish Street. The acquisition comes during the organization’s 70th year of serving Southeast Missouri. Although the purchase is final, UWSEMO won't occupy the space until April. UWSEMO will host an Open House on April 25 from 4-6 p.m. The event is free and open to all. There will be games, music, and a birthday cake to commemorate 70 Years of Giving.

22/01/2025

A brand new emergency department is caring for patients at Mercy Hospital Southeast. The comprehensive renovation will improve wait times for patients and allow caregivers to provide care more quickly and efficiently. The $7.9 million project spans the entire emergency department at Mercy Hospital Southeast in Cape Girardeau. It includes 25 exam rooms, two triage rooms and a new waiting room and bathrooms. A new center court, which is a reconfigured caregiver work area to improve workflow, was added, too said Eric Ammons, Mercy Southeast president and regional president for Mercy’s southeast communities.

22/01/2025

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating a crash in Cape Girardeau County Tuesday evening that claimed the life of one person. On line reports indicate that a two-vehicle collision happened on Route B at 5:15 p.m. on January 21. An 18-year-old woman from Patton was southbound when she crossed the center line and hit a minivan head-on. The woman died at the scene. The driver of the minivan, a 58-year-old man from Oak Ridge, was seriously injured and was flown to Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. The teen was not wearing a seatbelt. This is the fourth fatality in 2025 for Troop E .

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating a crash in Cape Girardeau County Tuesday evening that claimed the life of one person. On line reports indicat

22/01/2025

The Stars and Stripes National Museum and Library is hosting…Kids Day at the Museum: The Civil War in Southeast Missouri 1865. The event is this Saturday from 10 am until two pm. Admission is free…and the event will feature pivotal historical events…living history with Civil War reenactors…and interactive activities like a Scavenger Hunt.

22/01/2025

Ameren has announced more than 70,000-dollars in support for five southeast Missouri organizations. Among them…Community Partnership of SEMO, which will receive 25-grand for its ROC the Block initiative that will revitalize a South Cape Girardeau neighborhood…the Bootheel Regional Planning Commission getting a grant to identify blight and connect resources…and 10,000-bucks for the Community Counseling Center in Cape for their Social and Emotional Learning curriculum.

Ameren has announced more than 70,000-dollars in support for five southeast Missouri organizations. Among them…Community Partnership of SEMO, which will recei

22/01/2025

TODAY’S GENIUS AWARD GOES TO……

BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA - A Florida Woman is jailed on narcotics charges after she was found with m**hamphetamine and assorted drug paraphernalia inside a bag labeled “Definitely Not A Bag Full Of Drugs,” according to police. As reported here, an Oregon woman was arrested three months ago when she was found with drugs stashed inside an identical zippered pouch.

31-year-old Teryn Acri was collared Saturday following a traffic stop in Brevard County. Acri was a passenger in a U-Haul van that was searched by cops who discovered m**h, needles, digital scales, and other drug items among her belongings (which included the “Definitely Not A Bag Full Of Drugs” bag).

Charged with possession of m**h with the intent to sell or deliver, a felony, and a misdemeanor paraphernalia count, Acri is locked up without bail in the county jail. She is scheduled for a February 13 arraignment. At the time of her January 18 arrest, Acri was free on $15,500 bond in connection with an arrest earlier this month for possession of several baggies of m**h. The “Definitely Not” bag, was seized by police.

TODAY’S GENIUS AWARD GOES TO…… BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA - A Florida Woman is jailed on narcotics charges after she was found with m**hamphetamine and asso

21/01/2025

Who's ready for spring and the Youth Soccer League?! Pre-K to 8th grade. Register by February 7 at www.cityofcape.org/soccer. For any Cape Central students grades 3rd-8th, please contact [email protected] to register. Pre-K and Kindergarten is individual entry and 1st-8th grade is team entry.

Tentative Start Date: March 11, 2025
Pre-K games on Saturdays and K-8th games on Tuesday-Thursday evenings & Saturdays all located at the Shawnee Park Sports Complex.

There will be a coaches meeting on February 20 at 6:00 p.m. at the Shawnee Park Center.

For additional information, contact Brian at [email protected] or at 573-339-6606.

21/01/2025

Department of Transportation crews perform roadside work. This section of roadway is located from mile marker 96.8 to mile marker 96.2. Weather permitting, work will take place Wednesday, Feb. 4 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. The work zone will be marked with signs. Motorists are urged to use extreme caution while traveling near the area. For additional information, contact MoDOT’s Customer Service Center toll-free at 1-888-ASK-MODOT (1-888-275-6636) or visit www.modot.org/southeast.