Regional News

Red Cross: Donation appointments critical in coming weeks

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – As November begins, the American Red Cross urges blood and platelet donors to make and keep donation appointments now to help hospitals restock blood products for patients ahead of the holiday season. Donors of all blood types are needed, especially type O blood donors and those giving platelets to help recover […]

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Mineral Area College awarded grant to support innovative apprenticeship teaching program

PARK HILLS, Mo. — Mineral Area College (MAC) has been awarded a $45,000 DEWEY Grant from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) to support the growth of the Mineral Area Youth Apprenticeship (MAYA) program. This innovative “grow-your-own” initiative addresses the region’s highly qualified teacher shortage.   MAC will use the two-year grant

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Lutheran Family and Children’s Services stands with adoptive families during National Adoption Month 

ST. LOUIS – 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, today announced its support for National Adoption Month.   An initiative of the Children’s Bureau and observed each November, National Adoption Month is designed to raise awareness about

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Casting announced for Disney’s Aladdin, the Hit Broadway Musical

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Disney Theatrical Group, under the direction of Andrew Flatt, Anne Quart and Thomas Schumacher, and the Fabulous Fox Theatre are pleased to announce casting for the St. Louis engagement of Disney’s Aladdin. The hit Broadway musical comedy will begin performances in St. Louis at the Fabulous Fox Theatre on Tuesday, December

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Riverside Regional Library Programs and Events for November 2023

JACKSON – The Riverside Region Library has announced its programs and events for November. Title: Adult Coloring Date and time: Wednesday, November 1 from 9:30 to 11 am Place: Benton Branch Do you know that adult coloring has great health benefits? It reduces stress and fatigue and promotes better sleep and brain function, and it’s

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Don’t be a zombie when it comes to energy savings this Halloween season

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – As temperatures cool, it can be easy to slip into “zombie mode” when it comes to staying on top of home energy usage. Instead of taking a lifeless approach this spooky season, here are four simple modifications you can make without much effort that can decrease your energy drain – and

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Cooler weather is coming ─ Red Cross has steps to take to heat your home safely

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — As temperatures drop across the region, the Southeastern Missouri Northeast Arkansas Chapter of the American Red Cross, urges families to take several steps to heat their home safely.   “Heating equipment is a leading cause of home fires in this country,” said Micheal Sullivan, executive director of the Southeastern Missouri Northeast Arkansas Chapter of the

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Run wild with MDC Cape Nature Center events in November

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Discover nature in November with Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center’s free programs!   Aquatics: Riverfront Cleanup | 2 – 4 p.m. on Nov. 4 at Riverfront Park in Cape Girardeau | Register online at https://mdc-event-web.s3licensing.com/Event/EventDetails/195352   Let’s work together to keep our river clean! Lend a helping hand

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Twas the Night Before…by Cirque du Soleil – Cirque du Soleil’s first holiday themed show – is coming to St. Louis!

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – ‘Twas the Night Before…by Cirque du Soleil is a holiday themed show inspired by the joy of giving and the wonder of the holiday season, with something for everyone in the family to enjoy. Whether you are a child of 5, 50, or 95 years old you are sure to be

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United Way of Southeast Missouri receives AmeriCorps Grant

CAPE GIRARDEAU – The United Way of Southeast Missouri is one of four nonprofits in Missouri receiving an AmeriCorps Planning Grant. This grant, awarded by the Missouri Community Service Commission (MCSC), is given to nonprofits seeking to strengthen communities through innovative programs, while fostering civic engagement through service and volunteering at a local level. “Projects

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