ST. LOUIS, MO— Time is critical for patients this December. The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now to keep the blood supply steady over the busy holiday season. Types O positive, O negative, and B negative blood donors are especially needed now and in the coming […]
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CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO – The Community Counseling Center Foundation is holding its 5th Annual Mary Mingle 5K this weekend in downtown Cape Girardeau. The popular holiday-themed run/ walk is anticipating a record-breaking turnout, with over 500 registered participants expected, making it the largest Mary Mingle 5K yet. The 5K race will start at 8
HILLSBORO – Jefferson County Sheriff Dave Marshak announces an arrest and charges in a shooting investigation involving a pair of semi-truck drivers. 46-year-old Michel Quintana-Betancourt of Miami, Florida, is charged with one count each of Assault 1st degree and unlawful use of a weapon, as well as two counts of armed criminal action for
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PARK HILLS, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and Mineral Area College (MAC) have completed a project to remove invasive Bradford pear trees on campus and replace them with native species, improving habitat and long-term landscape health. More than 80 Bradford pear trees were removed along MAC’s main campus drive and surrounding
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO — Responding to disasters is at the heart of the American Red Cross mission – and it’s a team effort. As disasters become more frequent and intense, families are relying on Red Cross volunteers for support. In 2025, local volunteers became a lifeline for neighbors in Southeast Missouri, helping communities recover from
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ST. LOUIS – Nothing says the holidays are here quite like a table decked out with good cheer and a platter of cheese. From velvety brie tucked under cranberry chutney to aged cheddar cubes ready to spear with a toothpick, cheese has earned its spot as a true holiday classic. “Cheese is one of
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CAPE GIRARDEAU – Buzzi Unicem USA is generously matching Giving Tuesday gifts to Southeast Missouri Food Bank up to $7,500; the Food Bank’s board of directors has pledged to make the total match $10,000. This year’s Giving Tuesday comes at a critical time for families across Southeast Missouri. Food pantries have seen increased need throughout the
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ST. LOUIS – Vivent Health, in partnership with the mayor’s office and a broad coalition of community-based organizations, invites St. Louis communities to join them in observing World AIDS Day on Monday, December 1. They are hosting a march, rally and more powerful events dedicated to remembrance, advocacy, and a renewed commitment to a world
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CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO — Thanksgiving and the day before are the top two days in this country for the chance of a cooking fire to happen in someone’s home. Cooking causes an average of 158,400 home fires per year, which is 44 percent of all home fires in the United States. The American Red Cross of Southeast Missouri
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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to announce the successful completion of the 2025 Saint Elizabeth Food Drive, resulting in the donation of 160 boxes filled with food and personal hygiene items for Saint Francis colleagues, families and community members in need. Boxes were delivered to families throughout the region, as
