From media pioneer Gary Rust to sports icon Carl Ritter, we remember the Southeast Missouri business, athletic and civic leaders lost in 2025.

Rust Communications has named three publishers in its newspaper group to new roles as regional vice presidents. Ron Kemp, based in Arkansas, has added the responsibilities of papers in southwest ...

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (AP) — Rex Dearmont Rust, co-president of the Missouri-based media company Rust Communications, has died. He was 52. The company's flagship newspaper, the Southeast Missourian in ...

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Gary W. Rust, founder of Rust Communications, passed away at 89. Arrangements are being handled by Ford and Sons Funeral Home. There will be no visitation or public ...

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Cape Girardeau resident Rex Rust of Rust Communications passed away Thursday at the age of 52 after a battle with cancer. Rust Communications are operators of multiple ...

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (AP) — Rex Dearmont Rust, co-president of the Missouri-based media company Rust Communications, has died. The company’s flagship newspaper, the Southeast Missourian in Cape ...