Families in Cape Girardeau, Sikeston, Jackson, and neighboring towns are welcoming new arrivals. Saint Francis Medical Center’s recent birth announcements highlight the joy and hope these communities share.

Southeast Missouri State University has opened the bid process for its Gateway Fountains Enhancements project, code-named SB11242. Interested parties have until 2:30 p.m. to submit sealed bids to the Facilities Management Service Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.