Regional News

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – The outdoors has a special way of bringing peace and erasing stress. In that same spirit, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is presenting a unique program to help participants find ways to increase energy, boost inspiration, and foster self-improvement. MDC’s Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center is hosting A Spirit of Gratitude […]

ST. LOUIS – In today’s technology-driven world, navigating the digital jungle with young children can be quite challenging. While playing on tablets and phones can offer educational potential and occasional entertainment, excessive screen time can raise questions about development, socialization, and mental health.   To help parents find their footing, Lutheran Family and Children’s Services

ST. LOUIS, Mo. — As May approaches, the American Red Cross reminds eligible donors to keep the blood supply stable by racing to give blood or platelets in the weeks to come. Donors of all blood types – especially type O blood donors and those giving platelets – are crucial to keeping shelves fully stocked

SIKESTON―Route 32 in St. Francois and Ste. Genevieve Counties will be reduced to one lane with a 10-foot width restriction as contractor crews perform asphalt overlay.  This section of roadway is located from Green Road in Farmington to Route A Ste. Genevieve, Missouri.  Weather permitting, work will begin Wednesday, May 15 with completion anticipated Friday,

JACKSON, Mo. — Trussworks Mid-America LLC, a leading truss manufacturer, announced today that it will establish a new facility in Jackson, investing $5 million and creating 70 new jobs. The company’s facility will enhance its production capabilities while enabling it to meet growing demand for its products.   “Trussworks’ decision to locate its new facility in

SIKESTON, Mo. – Southeast Missouri Food Bank, Cape County Realtors and local title companies have joined forces to launch “Move to Feed,” a new program designed to reduce food waste and help neighbors facing hunger.   “Move to Feed” allows individuals who are moving to easily donate unopened, unexpired, non-perishable food by bringing it to

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – As Mental Health Awareness Month approaches, the Community Counseling Center Foundation (CCCF) is proud to announce its initiative encouraging businesses to shed light on mental health awareness by going green – quite literally. Throughout the month of May, businesses are encouraged to swap out their traditional light bulbs for green ones,

CAPE GIRARDEAU – The Zonta Club of Cape Girardeau will host “Men of Courage: Together We End Sexual Assault” on Monday, May 6, 2024.   This is the first time an event like this has been held in the Cape Girardeau community. It comes at the end of Sexual Assault Awareness Month that occurs every

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo.— During National Volunteer Month, the American Red Cross of Southeast Missouri and Northeast Arkansas is celebrating community heroes whose daily support and hard work embody the organization’s lifesaving mission to help people in need.   Last year, over 180 Southeast Missouri and Northeast Arkansas Red Cross volunteers supported blood drives, assisted veterans and military

SIKESTON, Mo. – Southeast Missouri Food Bank has been awarded a grant from the Disabled American Veterans Charitable Service Trust to support the food bank’s Veterans Healthy Food Surplus Program.   SEMO Food Bank began providing boxes of healthy food to veterans in 2019 through a continuing partnership with the John J. Pershing VA Medical