Regional News

SEMO Food Bank partners for ‘move to feed’ program

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 […]

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Businesses encouraged to ‘get their green on’ during May for Mental Health Awareness Month

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,

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Red Cross: Give back during National Volunteer Month

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

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Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert is coming to the Fabulous Fox Theatre

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Get ready for an unparalleled musical odyssey as Nickelodeon, GEA Live and Senbla proudly present: Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert.     Immerse yourself in an over two-hour show with a live orchestra bringing the show’s iconic musical score to life, in perfect harmony with highlights and favorite moments from

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SEMO Food Bank receives $63,700 grant to support veterans healthy food program

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

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Rick Francis named CEO of Cross Trails Medical Center

CAPE GIRARDEAU – Cross Trails Medical Center has named Rick Francis as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the organization.  Cross Trails Medical Center has offices in Cape Girardeau, Advance, Marble Hill, and Perryville.   The organization provides medical, dental, and mental health care services.  Francis is currently a state representative in the Missouri House

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How to maximize energy efficiency during unpredictable spring temperatures

ST. LOUIS  – Spring in the Midwest often brings wildly fluctuating temperatures – but it also brings opportunities to reduce your energy consumption and lower your bills.   “Temperatures can vary a lot this time of year, which may have customers wanting to adjust the thermostat more often than usual to switch between heating and

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United Way invites community to ‘get on the bus!’ during National Volunteer Month

SOUTHEAST MISSOURI – Potential volunteers and anyone interested in learning more about the many organizations in the United Way of Southeast Missouri network are invited to “Get on the Bus!” The free tours scheduled April 23 from 3-5 p.m. and April 24 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. are designed for people looking for the

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