SIKESTON, Missouri, Dec. 7 -- The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission issued the following news on Dec. 6, 2023: The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission awarded two contracts for pavement resurfacing in the Southeast District during its regular meeting on Dec. 6. * * * Contracts included the following: * A $22,436,716 contract was awarded to Magruder Paving, LLC for pavement resurfacing on Interstate 55 from Exit 27 to Exit 49 in Pemiscot and New Madrid Counties. * A  more

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Missouri, Dec. 8 -- Southeast Missouri State University issued the following news: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has selected Southeast Missouri State University for the Unmanned Aircraft Systems-Collegiate Training Initiative program, or the UAS-CTI. "This agreement should help cement Southeast Missouri State University's position as the leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) education in the state as well as the region," said Andrew Chronister, coordinator of t  more

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Missouri, Dec. 8 -- Southeast Missouri State University issued the following news on Dec. 7, 2023: Over 850 students will make their way across the stage and take the next steps in their lives as Southeast Missouri State University celebrates fall graduation in two ceremonies on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023. Both ceremonies will take place at the Show Me Center. "We are so proud of our fall 2023 graduates," said Southeast President Dr. Carlos Vargas. "This is the day to celebrate th  more