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MDC says dumping deer carcasses is illegal, may spread CWD

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) Agents are asking hunters to not dump deer carcasses.   ‘We receive and investigate numerous calls about the illegal dumping of deer carcasses this time of year,” said Southeast Region Protection Captain Russell Duckworth. “And those calls are usually from concerned citizens who find a discarded […]

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Mississippi Riverfront cleanup effort set for Dec. 3 in Cape Girardeau

CAPE GIRARDEAU – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is asking for volunteers to remove litter and help beautify the Mississippi Riverfront from 2 – 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 3 in Cape Girardeau. Volunteers are asked to please register online at https://mdc-event-web.s3licensing.com/Event/EventDetails/187442.   “Our waterways are vital to the beauty and functionality of our

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Musical duo Carter and Connelley returns to MDC Cape Nature Center Dec. 2

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo – Join the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center for an exciting evening of nature-themed melodies with special guests Carter and Connelley from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. on Dec. 2.   Musical duo Carter and Connelley (seen here) are a regional treasure, and they’re back this year by

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St. Francois State Park will close Dec. 1-3 due to managed deer hunt

JEFFERSON CITY – St. Francois State Park will be closed beginning Thursday, Dec. 1, while the park team prepares for a managed deer hunt to be held there Saturday, Dec. 3 and Sunday, Dec. 4.   Only the park team and preselected hunters will be allowed in the park during the hunt. For everyone’s safety,

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The Pointe Restaurant opens in Farmington

FARMINGTON – The Pointe Restaurant held its ribbon cutting and grand opening November 3, 2022, and invites you to come explore Farmington’s newest upscale dining experience. With panoramic views, spacious dining room, and generous outdoor patio, guests are sure to appreciate the classic charm of their prior visits and will be excited to see the

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Eastern Missouri Girl Scouts upcycle to beautify middle school garden

ST. LOUIS —America Recycles Day, celebrated annually on November 15, is a day to spread information on the importance of recycling and how to reduce waste. Local freshman Girl Scouts Charlotte Bohn, Lily Tindira and Mary Wolf-Slinkard decided to do their part for the environment and restore the unkempt garden at their local middle school.

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SEMO Food Bank will provide holiday mobile food distributions in November, December

SIKESTON, Mo. – Southeast Missouri Food Bank will hold special holiday mobile food distributions in each of its 16 counties in November and December. These distributions will feature food families can use to make a traditional holiday meal with a menu such as hams, potatoes, green beans, corn, stuffing, fruit and pie. Menus may vary

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Jefferson College MCCA Chapter to host Craft Fair Student Scholarship Fundraiser Nov. 19

HILLSBORO – For those looking for unique collectible items or gifts for the holidays, the Jefferson College chapter of the Missouri Community College Association (MCCA) will host a community-wide craft fair on Saturday, November 19, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Field House on the Hillsboro campus.   Over 60 booths will be available to

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