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United Way invites public to participate in partner selection process

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO. – United Way of Southeast Missouri invites the community to take part in its selection process for nonprofit programs seeking funding in the 2026–2028 grant cycle. Community members are invited to attend program presentations on March 26 at 4:00 p.m. at the United Way office, 16 N. Spanish Street in Cape Girardeau. […]

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MDC to host native plant sale March 21 at Cape Nature Center

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites the public to a native plant sale Saturday, March 21 at its Cape Girardeau Nature Center. The event will run from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.     Purchase native plants like the purple coneflower (pictured above) at Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center March 21

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Greek Week Seek Peak Donations

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO -The American Red Cross and Southeast Missouri State University Greek Life are celebrating Red Cross Month during the annual Spring Greek Week Blood Drive, Sunday, March 22, from noon to 6 p.m., and Monday, March 23, through Wednesday, March 25, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Student Recreation Center East Gym, 750 New Madrid, in

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MSHP reports felony arrests in St. Francois County on child sex crimes and drug possession

ST. FRANCOIS COUNTY, MO – Missouri State Highway Patrol reports felony arrests made regarding child sex crimes and drug possession.   The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control (DDCC) announces the arrest of two St. Francois County residents for child sex crimes. These arrests are the results of two separate investigations

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New Red Cross data shows multigenerational portrait of volunteers in Missouri

ST. LOUIS, MO — New American Red Cross data released today shows a snapshot of multigenerational volunteerism here in Missouri.   From Gen Z to the Silent Generation, people of all ages comprise the over 1,300 volunteers for the Red Cross of Greater St. Louis. According to demographic estimates shared by most Red Cross volunteers in

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CODA approves increase in class size for A.T. Still’s Missouri School of Dentistry & Oral Health

ST. LOUIS – A.T. Still University’s Missouri School of Dentistry & Oral Health (ATSU-MOSDOH) is set to expand its impact on oral healthcare in the region. Following approval from the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA), the School will increase its class size from 63 to 84 students beginning in July 2027.   This expansion is

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Keep the blood supply stable, give blood, platelets with Red Cross

ST. LOUIS, MO  — This March, the American Red Cross urges donors to help donors to help the national blood supply recover following a severe shortage and empower their health by making an appointment to give blood or platelets. Donors of all blood types remain critical to keeping momentum up and the blood supply steady headed into spring.   Some parts of the nation are

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California brothers convicted of drug conspiracy charges involving drug-traffickers in Southeast Missouri

CAPE GIRARDEAU – Jurors on Thursday convicted Lorenzo A. Marquez, 32, and Adam A. Marquez, 27, for their role in a large-scale conspiracy to distribute significant quantities of methamphetamine, fentanyl, and cocaine to a drug-trafficking organization in Southeast Missouri.   The verdict was reached following a nine-day trial before the Honorable Stephen N. Limbaugh, Jr.

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SEMO Food Bank aims to fill 100 percent of volunteer shifts during Volunteer Appreciation Month

SIKESTON – April is Volunteer Appreciation Month, and Southeast Missouri Food Bank is inviting the community to help demonstrate just how vital volunteers are by filling 100 percent of volunteer shifts throughout the month at its volunteer centers in Jackson and Sikeston. And, to make it easier for more people to get involved, the Food

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Saint Francis Healthcare System announces ‘Growing a Healthier Workplace: An Occupational Medicine Spring Breakfast’

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to announce an upcoming Occupational Medicine Spring Breakfast on April 8 from 7:45 – 9 a.m. at 211 Saint Francis Drive, Cape Girardeau, MO in the Saint John of God Conference Room.   This is an informative Occupational Medicine Breakfast designed to connect employers, community

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