Regional News

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – As families nationwide celebrate National Adoption Month, Lutheran Family and Children’s Services (LFCS) is focusing on a crucial, often overlooked part of the journey: birth parents. Throughout November, LFCS is raising awareness of its free, confidential counseling and lifelong support services designed to honor and care for those who make the

PARK HILLS – The Mineral Area College Board of Trustees will meet at 10 a.m. in the VanHerck Building on the campus of Mineral Area College.   Board of Trustees Meeting Mineral Area College Thursday, November 6, 2025 VanHerck Board Room   Work Session 10:00 a.m. Executive Session  At Conclusion of Work Session Open Session

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – The American Red Cross of Southeast Missouri and Northeast Arkansas needs local disaster response volunteers and will be hosting a training for anyone interested to attend. The Disaster Action Team (DAT) volunteers provide immediate compassion, access to assistance and resource information to their neighbors in their time of need.   The Disaster Action

ST. LOUIS, Mo. — Daylight saving time ends on Sunday, November 2 and the American Red Cross encourages everyone to test their smoke alarms as they turn their clocks back to make sure the devices are working.   “Working smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in a home fire in half as you only

By Keri McCrorey, CCAP Executive Director PARK HILLS – East Missouri Action Agency would like to let our communities and customers know that we are closely monitoring the current situation surrounding the government shut down and the impact to EMAA’s programs and services.   We know there have been questions and concerns as to whether

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports two traffic crashes in the 5 o’clock hour Tuesday afternoon.   The first crash happened about 5:05 p.m. on Highway 61 in Cape Girardeau County.   An eight-year-old girl was the only one hurt in the accident. She had minor injuries and was taken to Mercy