Get text messages on your mobile phone or PDA with news, weather and more from semissourian.com.

Stay connected to us wherever you are! With TxtAlert, get breaking news updates along with other area information sent to you as a text message to your wireless device.

Sign-up is fast and easy! In Step 1 below, enter your mobile contact information and select the information categories you want to receive. In Step 2, an authorization code will be sent to you as a text message. Enter this code to complete the sign-up process.

Southeast Missourian has the following message categories for you to choose from to get updates as text messages on your wireless device.

  • News - Get breaking news and emergency alert information for our area. Receive today's top stories sent directly to you each morning.
  • Weather - Receive the local weather forecast as a text message. Get severe weather alerts for your county. 
  • Sports News - Get news and scores from Southeast Missouri State University and area high school teams.
  • Text Deals - Get valuable coupons and special offers from local businesses.

NOTE: The TxtAlert program is a free service provided by Southeast Missourian. The service is FCC CAN-SPAM compliant. You may change your message preferences or un-subscribe from the service at any time by clicking on the link below. Check your wireless provider for any additional text messages fees they may charge. Msg & Data Rates May Apply.


1Step 1: Sign-Up - Test your phone

Please complete the information below. Enter your mobile phone number and select your wireless carrier. You can also receive email messages, to do so, simply enter your email address. Please provide either a mobile phone number or an email address, or both.

In the next step of the sign up process, we will send a personal authorization code to your mobile phone or email address. You will need to enter the code in the next screen within (5) minutes in order to verify and complete your enrollment in the system.

Important: Our systems are tested for performance and reliability on a frequent basis. However, normal network transmission limitations can occur from time-to-time and may cause delays in the receipt of messages.

Name: (First & Last)
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Email: (To Receive Emails, Optional)
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COPPA Compliant: I Certify that I am over the age of 13  
      (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act)

Message Groups:

1) News
2) Daily Weather Forecast
3) Severe Weather Alerts

4) Business News
5) High School Football Scores

6) Southeast Missouri State Sports
7) Text Deals
8) School closings and information













9) High School Basketball Scores


















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