George H. Cramer, German immigrant and Civil War major, helped shape Cape Girardeau as mayor, postmaster and civic leader, ...

William Harvey Carney, born in slavery, was the hero of the Battle of Battery Wagner, fought in South Carolina in 1863.

For movie lovers, there’s nothing quite like seeing your favorite stars shine, especially when their performances are finally recognized by the industry.But even icons like Tom Hanks don’t always get ...

Confederate Lieutenant Henry S. Farley pulled the trigger of a large cannon at Fort Sumter at 4:30 a.m. on April 12, 1861.

While metal detecting the historic Port Hudson battlefield, we uncovered Civil War relics that may mark the final position of a fallen cavalry officer. The siege of Port Hudson in 1863 was the ...

“I’m so proud of him,” said Burke, who has had family members serve in World War II and Vietnam. Judge William Burke spoke at Memorial Day services in New Philadelphia on May 26, 2025.

Local News Judge Burke recalls Civil War soldier at Memorial Day service Ceremony held in New Philadelphia Judge William Burke speaks at Memorial Day services in New Philadelphia on May 26, 2025.

Hall said Purdum was one of many Civil War soldiers that made a prominent mark in the area. Those such as Well Jones, who was born in Paxton Township, have interesting stories as well.

Near the site of Port Hudson - the longest siege in American military history—we may have uncovered the exact location of a Civil War cavalry officer’s final stand. Using metal detectors, we ...

House Republicans grinding through marathon hea… Diaries of Civil War soldier provide insight to events of the time Michael Lagerquist [email protected] Apr 20, 2025 ...

U.S. Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865 identifies Ford’s suffering a battlefield wound on May 5, 1863, at Todd’s Tavern, Va. It says he was 18 and his occupation was farmer and he was ...