Regional News

Red Cross: Urgent need for disaster shelter volunteers

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO  — The American Red Cross of Missouri and Arkansas is issuing an urgent appeal for volunteers who are willing to travel this fall to support emergency shelters for major national disaster relief efforts.   Interested volunteers are urged to sign up today at redcross.org/volunteer. All candidates must complete necessary training and be […]

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MDC reminds deer, turkey hunters of archery permit change

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds hunters of regulation changes for the current archery deer and turkey hunting seasons, including a new fall turkey permit. “MDC has created a new fall turkey-hunting permit, so turkey permits are no longer included with an archery deer-hunting permit,” said Russell Duckworth, MDC Protection Captain.

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MDC provides freezer sites in southeast Missouri to aid hunters in voluntary CWD testing

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo – To make it easier for deer hunters to help monitor Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has deployed deer head drop-off sites in six counties within southeast Missouri. Heads will be picked up later by MDC staff for CWD testing. Hunters should leave about six inches of neck

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American Red Cross deploys additional disaster responders from Missouri and Arkansas to support Hurricane Helene relief efforts

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO – Days after landfall, millions of people are still reeling from the heartbreak left behind by Hurricane Helene. The American Red Cross has launched a massive response along the 500-mile path of destruction to ensure no one faces this challenging time alone. More than 900 Red Cross disaster responders, alongside our partners, are

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Southeast Missouri felon caught twice with guns, drugs sentenced to 110 months in prison

CAPE GIRARDEAU – U.S. District Judge Rodney W. Sippel on Thursday sentenced a convicted felon who was caught twice with guns and drugs to 110 months in prison.   Joshua Allen Morris, 39, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Cape Girardeau in June to one count of being a felon in possession of a

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HUD announces $140K to expand access to housing counseling that will assist Mo renters and homeowners

ST. LOUIS- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced $48 million to increase access to housing counseling services and strengthen the nation’s housing counseling workforce. Acting Secretary Adrianne Todman made the announcement during remarks at the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials’ National Conference. Across America, thousands of HUD-certified counselors

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

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Discover nature in October with Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center’s free programs. Conservation Families: Nature Center at Night: Night Fright Glow Hike | 6:30 – 8 p.m. on Oct. 4 at Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center | Registration not required. Start the “spooky season” off right with

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A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical comes to the Fabulous Fox

ST. LOUIS — Producers Ken Davenport, Bob Gaudio and NETworks Presentations with The Fabulous Fox Theatre are thrilled to welcome the smash-hit musical,A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL, to the Fabulous Fox, making its St. Louis premiere October 29 – November 10. Ticket prices start at $37. Additional ticket information is available at FabulousFox.com.  

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