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Red Cross urges holiday cooking and decorating safety to prevent home fires

ST. LOUIS, MO  — Home fires increase significantly during the holiday months, often sparked by cooking accidents, unattended candles or unsafe decorations. The American Red Cross of Greater St. Louis urges everyone to take simple steps to stay safe while celebrating – from keeping a close eye on what’s cooking to checking holiday lights and […]

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Jefferson Co prof receives Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award

HILLSBORO, Mo. — Jefferson College is proud to announce that Associate Professor of Economics Bruce Korbesmeyer has been selected as a recipient of the 2025 Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award. The long-standing annual program honors instructors throughout the St. Louis metropolitan area who are selected by their school administration for their commendable dedication and profound

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Guardians Of Liberty in Southeast Missouri will hear program on 2026 Amendment 3

JACKSON – The Guardians of Liberty in Southeast Missouri will hear a program on the 2026 Amendment 3 presented by Sen. Mike Moon and Dr. Wes Scroggins when it meets Tuesday, December  16 at Delmonico’s Restaurant in Jackson.   The title of the program is “What the 2026 Amendment 3 will mean to the unborn”.

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Give blood or platelets, and give patients time this holiday season 

ST. LOUIS, MO— Time is critical for patients this December. The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now to keep the blood supply steady over the busy holiday season. Types O positive, O negative, and B negative blood donors are especially needed now and in the coming

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More than 500 Participants expected in the 5th Annual Mary Mingle 5K Race Saturday to Support local mental health clients

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO – The Community Counseling Center Foundation is holding its 5th Annual Mary Mingle 5K this weekend in downtown Cape Girardeau. The popular holiday-themed run/ walk is anticipating a record-breaking turnout, with over 500 registered participants expected, making it the largest Mary Mingle 5K yet.   The 5K race will start at 8

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MDC partners with Mineral Area College to replace invasive Bradford pears with native trees

PARK HILLS, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and Mineral Area College (MAC) have completed a project to remove invasive Bradford pear trees on campus and replace them with native species, improving habitat and long-term landscape health.     More than 80 Bradford pear trees were removed along MAC’s main campus drive and surrounding

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Local Red Cross volunteers provide lifeline for families strained by 2025 disasters

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO — Responding to disasters is at the heart of the American Red Cross mission – and it’s a team effort. As disasters become more frequent and intense, families are relying on Red Cross volunteers for support. In 2025, local volunteers became a lifeline for neighbors in Southeast Missouri, helping communities recover from

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