Regional News

Diapers in Demand: LFCS calls for support to address critical need

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Lutheran Family and Children’s Services (LFCS), with offices serving St. Louis, Cape Girardeau, Springfield, Missouri, and Mid-Missouri, is raising awareness about a critical issue facing Missouri families: diaper need. A lack of funding is depleting diaper banks across the state, including LFCS’s Cape Girardeau office, which is vital in distributing diapers […]

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Summer safety 101: Identify and avoid outdoor electrical hazards

ST. LOUIS – The first day of summer is right around the corner, which means children and adults alike are venturing back outdoors to enjoy fresh air and sunshine. But before you do, it’s important to be aware of the electrical safety hazards you may encounter.   “With the weather warming up, families and friends

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Guardians of Liberty offer Seven Steps To Take Back Our Elections

Submitted article JACKSON – The Guardians of Liberty will meet Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at Demonico’s Steakhouse, 2951 Old Orchard Road, Jackson from 5-7 p.m.   The speaker will be Dr. Douglas G. Frank, a world-renowned physicist with many peer-reviewed scientific publications.    Since December 2020, Dr. Frank has been working for election reform with

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21st annual Red Cross St. Louis Cardinals Blood Drive June 10-13

Free limited-edition T-shirt for all presenting donors ST. LOUIS, Mo. — Join the St. Louis Cardinals, Bally Sports Midwest, and the American Red Cross of Greater St. Louis at the 21st annual St. Louis Cardinals Blood Drive June 10-13 at 22 locations in the Greater St. Louis Metro area, including Busch Stadium.   Everyone who

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Spectrum launches gigabit upload speeds as part of multi-billion dollar national network evolution initiative

ST. LOUIS — Spectrum has announced it has launched equal upload and download speeds for Spectrum Internet Gig (1Gbps), Spectrum Internet Ultra (500 Mbps) and Spectrum Internet (300 Mbps) in St. Louis and nearby communities. The new upload speeds are up to 30 times faster than the company’s previous offerings and deliver customers enhanced connectivity

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With deadline looming, Lutheran Family and Children’s Services urges Missouri Tax Payers to maximize charitable giving with PRTC Tax Credits

ST. LOUIS, Mo.– Lutheran Family and Children’s Services (LFCS), one of Missouri’s oldest social service agencies and a trusted provider of life-changing services for children and families, is encouraging donors and businesses to take advantage of the state’s Pregnancy Resource Center Tax Credit (PRTC) program before the June 27 deadline. The program rewards donors with

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St. Francois County couple arrested for attempted sexual trafficking of a child

FARMINGTON — The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control announces the arrest of 39-year-old David Keith Blankenship and 28-year-old Karlie Paige Blankenship, both of Farmington, Mo.   Photos provided by St Francois County Sheriff’s office. Both were arrested Friday, May 30, 2024, for attempted sexual trafficking of a child and attempted

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Riverside Regional Library announces programs and events for June 2024

CAPE GIRARDEAU –The Riverside Regional Library has announced its programs and events for May 2024. There are two Riverside Regional Library branches in the River Region: The Altenburg Branch, at 66 Poplar Street. Call (573) 824-5267 The Perryville Branch, at 800 City Park Drive. Call 573 547-6508 A complete list of programs for the entire

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