Drought returns to Southeast MO

Drought returns to Southeast MO

SEMO (News First) – Drought conditions have returned to a portion of southeast Missouri. The U.S.D.A.’s latest Drought Monitor map of the state, released this Thursday morning, shows moderate drought now being experienced in nearly all of Bollinger and Madison...
Cattle Flu vaccine being developed

Cattle Flu vaccine being developed

WASHINGTON (News First) – The U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Wednesday announced the next step is taking place regarding the potential development of an H5N1 virus vaccine for cattle. Rod Bain was with  Secretary Tom Vilsack this week in Iowa.
City Commission Meeting Highlights

City Commission Meeting Highlights

August 27, 2024 Announcement Regarding Agreement with Weyland Ventures At the end of the meeting, Mayor George Bray announced that the City is dissolving its agreement with Weyland Ventures, a mutual decision by both parties. (Please note that a news release with...
Brookport Bridge to be Blocked Briefly Next Week

Brookport Bridge to be Blocked Briefly Next Week

KYTC to make repairs to Ohio River navigational lighting PADUCAH, Ky.  – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will block the U.S. 45 Ohio River “Brookport Bridge” in Paducah for about three hours next week to make repairs to navigational lighting that...