HILLSBORO, Mo. – November 13, 2026 — After nearly twenty years serving Jefferson College, President Dr. Dena McCaffrey announced today her decision to retire at the end of her current contract, which expires on June 30, 2028. At that time, she will have been employed at the College for 21 years, with eight years serving […]
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo.– The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites the public to visit Cape Girardeau Nature Center this November to participate in nature-themed activities. Upcoming events include, but are not limited to: Meet Our Prehistoric Fish Saturday, Nov. 21 Our aquarium is stocked with native species from Missouri, and the highlight of those are
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SIKESTON, MO (Nov. 10, 2026) – As Missouri deer season gets underway, Southeast Missouri Food Bank is encouraging hunters to participate in Share the Harvest, a statewide program that turns donated deer into nutritious meals for families and individuals facing hunger.For Southeast Missouri Food Bank, donated venison is an especially valuable source of protein.Protein is
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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — Community Counseling Center (CCC) is introducing an Early Diversion program to help people facing mental health challenges, including those who also struggle with substance use, get treatment and support before an arrest or booking into jail. The program will serve Bollinger, Cape Girardeau, Madison, Perry, and Ste. Genevieve counties.CCC will work
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CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO — Building stronger communities takes more than financial support. It takes relationships, collaboration, and a shared commitment to making a difference.For the Community Counseling Center Foundation (CCCF), those relationships extend across the five Southeast Missouri counties served by Community Counseling Center: Bollinger, Cape Girardeau, Madison, Perry, and Ste. Genevieve.Throughout the region, the
Shoebox season is here! Join us to help bring Good News and great joy to millions of boys and girls around the world. Prayerfully pack a shoebox with fun, quality toys, school supplies, and personal care items. Each shoebox is an opportunity for a child’s life to be changed for eternity as they hear the
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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to welcome Abdul-Azeez Abdullahi, MD to Cape Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine. Abdullahi completed his Fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care at Kansas University Medical Center, Kansas City, KS, Residency at University Hospital – Columbia, Columbia, MO, and medical school at the College of Medicine University
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Thanksgiving cooking is full of delicious decisions: pumpkin or pecan pie, mashed potatoes or sweet potatoes, and, perhaps one of the most common questions in the dairy aisle, heavy cream or half-and-half? Both start with milk, but they are not interchangeable in every recipe. Knowing the difference can help holiday cooks choose the right dairy
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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo.– The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), in partnership with the Ducks Unlimited Puxico Chapter, invites youth duck hunters to a mentored hunt Dec.12 from 8 a.m. To 6 p.m. at Duck Creek Conservation Area headquarters in Bollinger County. This free event is designed for beginners between the ages of 8 to 18.
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO — Southeast Missouri State University and Saint Francis Healthcare System are expanding their longstanding relationship with a new Pinnacle Corporate Partnership. The Partnership is designed to make higher education more accessible for Saint Francis employees and their families while supporting the region’s health care workforce. The partnership invests directly in the people
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