Regional News

United Ways Across Missouri receive $5 Million grant to help neighbors in need

CAPE GIRARDEAU — In partnership with the State of Missouri and the Missouri Association of United Ways, United Way of Southeast Missouri will assist to distribute a $5 million statewide grant given as TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) funds.   This one-time grant will help support the immediate basic needs of at-risk families in […]

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Cape Girardeau man sentenced to serve more than 14 years in federal prison for selling fentanyl

CAPE GIRARDEAU – The United States Attorney’s Office has announced that 47-year-old Jimmy L. Hudson, Jr. of Cape Girardeau, Mo. has been sentenced to serve 175 months in federal prison for distribution of fentanyl.   Hudson appeared for a sentencing hearing last week before United States District Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh, Jr. at the federal

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SEMO Food Bank served nearly 13 Million meals in 2023 

SIKESTON, Mo. – Southeast Missouri Food Bank served nearly 13 million meals to neighbors facing hunger in 2023, providing food assistance to 80,000 individuals each month.  “We saw an increase in people needing help in 2022 that continued into 2023, with a lot of our neighbors struggling with high food costs,” said Joey Keys, chief executive

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Grant funding awarded for Project Prom, Graduation Lock-In events at Ste. Genevieve, Perryville High Schools

SIKESTON – The Southeast Coalition for Roadway Safety has awarded grant funding for project prom and graduation events at 39 schools across the district – including Perryville and Ste. Genevieve High Schools. The schools were recently awarded $200 for student lock-in events. Funding assists with event expenses such as location rental, food, or entertainment. Schools

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Cottage Cheese:  A nutritional powerhouse takes center stage for National Nutrition Month

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – March is National Nutrition Month®, an annual campaign by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics that promotes the importance of making informed food choices and healthy eating habits. Established in 1973, this initiative raises awareness about the significance of proper nutrition for individuals of all ages.     As part of

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American Red Cross asks you to TEST your smoke alarms as you TURN your clocks forward this weekend

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo.  — Daylight saving time begins on March 10 and the American Red Cross encourages everyone to test their smoke alarms as they turn their clocks forward to make sure the devices are working.   “Working smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in a home fire in half as you only have about two

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Visit MDC Cape Nature Center’s 19th annual Native Plant Seminar in March

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Planning on “going native” with landscaping but not sure where to start? The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is inviting you to attend free events focused on native species March 12 – 16 at Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center!   “Our annual native plant seminar and plant sale are highly anticipated,” said Cape

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Rhodes Convenience Stores continues partnership with Cape VA Healthcare Center to assist veterans in need with transportation expenses

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO, – Rhodes Convenience Stores, founded in 1956 by U.S. Army veteran Gene Rhodes, has partnered with the Department of Veteran Affairs’ Cape Girardeau Healthcare Center to assist veterans in need with transportation expenses related to their healthcare visits.  Veterans using public transportation will have their rides to appointments paid for.  Those using personal

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