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Mineral Area College celebrates passage of transfer bill

PARK HILLS – Mineral Area College (MAC) is extremely grateful to the Missouri General Assembly for passing a transformative bill that promises to simplify and strengthen the pathways from community college to a four-year degree. The newly approved Higher Education Core Curriculum Transfer Act represents a major victory for Missouri students by guaranteeing that key coursework will […]

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Join MDC Cape Nature Center for free Duck Decoy Painting program for conservation teens on May 24

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is hosting Duck Decoy Painting – a unique and free creative event for conservation teens – from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. on May 24 at Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center. MDC is hosting Duck Decoy Painting – a unique and free creative event for conservation teens – from 1:30 to

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MO Route 51 in Perry County reduced for bridge repairs

SIKESTON—Route 51 will be reduced to one lane with a 10-foot width restriction as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform pavement repairs on the Chester Bridge over the Mississippi River.   This section of roadway is located from County Road 946 near Claryville, Missouri to E Kaskaskia Street in Chester, Illinois.    Weather permitting, work will take

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Two Perry Co. residents receive SEMO Student Life and Leadership Awards

CAPE GIRARDEAU – Two Perry County residents have been honored by Southeast Missouri State University. Sophie Martin of Perryville and  Alli Haertling of Altenburg are among the announced recipients of 2024-2025 Student Life and Leadership Awards, which honors students, faculty, staff, and organizations for their leadership, academic excellence, and dedication to building a vibrant campus

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Farmers Opportunity for Native Grass Pasture Walk

POTOSI – Local farmers will have an opportunity to visit with Agronomist, Gatlin Bunton and Ag Business Specialist, Rachel Hopkins about native grass for livestock operations. Native grass is ideally suited to the Ozark terrain and provides wonderful forage during the summer months. See how this working cattle operation utilizes native grass to produce more

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Guardians of Liberty in Southeast Missouri will hear from Aaron Dorr

CAPE GIRARDEAU == The Guardians of Liberty in Southeast Missouri to hear from Second Amendment advocate Aaron Dorr when it gathers for its May meeting this month.   Aaron Dorr has almost twenty years of experience fighting for the Second Amendment in state legislatures including Missouri, Iowa, New York, Georgia, Wyoming, Indiana, Illinois and more.

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SEMO Food Bank receives seal of accreditation from Better Business Bureau

SIKESTON, Mo. – Southeast Missouri Food Bank is proud to announce that it has earned its status as a Better Business Bureau (BBB) Accredited Charity Seal Holder.  After completing a thorough review process, SEMO Food Bank has met BBB’s Standards for Charity Accountability.    Standards ensure that an organization has:   Proper governance and oversight

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Feta, yogurt & gains: Dairy boosts flavor and function of Mediterranean Diet

St. Louis District Dairy Council ST. LOUIS – May is National Mediterranean Diet Month — a time to celebrate the foods of this healthful eating pattern, including fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, dairy, fish, nuts and healthy oils.   Dairy foods play a crucial role in the Mediterranean diet by providing essential nutrients, such as

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