CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — The American Red Cross is continuing to see an emergency blood shortage following a significant number of blood drive cancellations in January. More than 530 blood drives were cancelled across the nation last month leading to approximately 15,000 blood and platelet donations going uncollected in in January alone. That’s more […]
Girl Scouts from eastern Missouri participate in a first-of-its-kind flour milling program. ST. LOUIS, Mo. – On January 26-27, 2024, Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri launched a new and innovative program, “Flour Rangers! Milling Flour for Girl Scout Cookies,” in collaboration with industry experts Ardent Mills, Grain Craft, and the International Association of Operative
CAPE GIRARDEAU – A man from Sikeston, Missouri on Thursday admitted selling a machine gun and other firearms to an undercover federal agent. Averyoun Quentez Lane, 18, admitted selling two Glock pistols on July 3, 2023, to an undercover special agent of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). One of the pistols
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St. Louis District Dairy Council ST. LOUIS – February is National Children’s Dental Health Month — a time to recognize the importance of prioritizing oral health at an early age. St. Louis District Dairy Council annually celebrates this month with school nurses and dental health professionals by providing resources that highlight the beneficial role of
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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Applications for the 2024 Saint Francis Healthcare Scholarship Program funded by Saint Francis Foundation and Auxiliary are now available. The program awards more than 20 scholarships of up to $2,000 annually to students pursuing a healthcare-related career. The Steven C. Bjelich Executive Scholarship is available for students pursuing a master’s
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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Each year, United Way of Southeast Missouri requires its funded partners to submit reports demonstrating the impact United Way’s investment had on their programs and, more importantly, on the people we all serve. With help from key volunteers, United Way staff then compiles this information into a comprehensive Impact Report
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CAPE GIRARDEAU – The 18th Annual Cape Girardeau Polar Plunge will take place on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024. Brave men and women from around the area will don Hawaiian-themed costumes and swimwear and take “polar” dips into the lake at Cape County Park North. Their Reason for Freezin’ is the athletes of Special Olympics Missouri
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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. MRV Banks is proud to announce its generous donation of $5,000 to Foster Adopt Connect in support of their inaugural event, the “Office Chair Games.” This significant contribution reflects MRV Banks’ commitment to community engagement and underscores their dedication to the well-being of foster youth. MRV Banks contributes $5,000 to
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Discover nature in February with Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center’s free programs! Learn to Fish: Trout Discovery Table | 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Feb. 1 at Jackson Rotary Lake | Registration is not required. Join us at Rotary Lake in Jackson as we start the
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ST. LOUIS, MO – The Arts and Education Council together with Ameren Missouri announce the recipients of the AmerenCares Equity in the Arts Philanthropic Grant Program. Grant recipients will be awarded a collective total of nearly $125,000 in 2023-24. This grant program was created to provide funding to historically underrepresented and underfunded nonprofit organizations that
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