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Community Counseling Center Foundation to host 4th Annual Mary Mingle 5K

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO – The Community Counseling Center Foundation is excited to announce the return of its 4th Annual Mary Mingle 5K on Saturday, December 7th. This festive event is a fun-filled way to support mental health services in the community while enjoying a holiday-themed run or walk. The 5K race will begin at 8:00 AM and […]

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Cape Girardeau County Sheriff’s Office in conjunction with Community Counseling Center launches successful Jail Navigator Program to address behavioral health needs

CAPE GIRARDEAU  – The Cape Girardeau County Sheriff’s Office and Community Counseling Center is proud to announce the success of its innovative Jail Navigator program, which has significantly impacted the lives of inmates and the community. This program, which embeds a behavioral health counselor within the jail, aims to evaluate and address the behavioral health

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Discover nature in November with MDC Cape Nature Center’s free programs

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Discover nature in November with Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center’s free programs! Nature Center at Night: Art & Autumn | 5 – 7 p.m. on Nov. 1 at Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center | Registration not required. Fall is one of the most beautiful times of year.

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MDC to stock nearly 10,400 rainbow trout in Perryville, four other urban lakes, ponds in southeast Missouri

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) annual winter trout program begins Nov. 1 following the stocking of nearly 10,400 rainbow trout in five southeast Missouri waters – Perryville’s Legion Lake, Jackson’s Rotary Lake, Farmington’s Giessing Lake, Sikeston Recreation Complex Pond, and Cape Girardeau’s Capaha Park Pond. “Trout are not native to Missouri,”

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Lutheran Family and Children’s Services champions open adoption for National Adoption Month

CAPE GIRARDEAU – Lutheran Family and Children’s Services (LFCS),  one of Missouri’s longest-serving social service agencies, is celebrating National Adoption Month by spotlighting the growing benefits of open adoption.   National Adoption Month, an initiative led by the Children’s Bureau each November, raises awareness about the crucial role adoption plays in the lives of children

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Fall color is peaking this week in southeast Missouri

By Josh Hartwig   CAPE GIRARDEAU Mo. – With temperatures taking a cooler seasonal swing, Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) Community Forester Jennifer Behnken says fall colors are making their arrival this week. “Sycamore and Eastern cottonwood trees are maneuvering their sunshine yellows to the brighter side of life,” she said. “Hackberry and Mulberry trees

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Mineral Area College seeking vehicle donations for automotive technology program

PARK HILLS – Mineral Area College (MAC) is calling on community members to donate used vehicles to support its Automotive Technology program. These donations will serve as valuable educational tools, offering hands-on learning experiences for students enrolled in the program. Donated vehicles will be used in various ways, helping MAC students develop essential automotive skills

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Cape Girardeau felon admits stealing gun, possessing machine guns

CAPE GIRARDEAU – A 21-year-old convicted felon has admitted stealing a pistol from a Cape Girardeau County gun store and being caught days later with two machine guns.   Dayvion Jyraud Parker pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Cape Girardeau to five felonies: stealing a firearm from a licensed dealer, two counts of being

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MRV Banks welcomes Bill Seek as business development officer for Festus Market

FESTUS – MRV Banks is pleased to announce the addition of Bill Seek as the new Business Development Officer for the Festus market. With over 20 years of experience in banking and financial services, Bill will be instrumental in expanding MRV Banks’ presence in the local community by building and nurturing relationships with businesses and

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