Regional News

Blood and platelet donors needed now to help prevent a seasonal blood shortage

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — Just as most cars need to be refueled constantly, so does the nation’s blood supply. The American Red Cross has faced a concerning drop in blood and platelet donations this summer. Donors are needed to make an appointment to give in August to help prevent a blood shortage.   The decline […]

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American Red Cross seeks new disaster response volunteers

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. —  The American Red Cross of Missouri and Arkansas is seeking individuals interested in serving in a new virtual volunteer role:  regional disaster duty officer. The position can be done from home anywhere in the Missouri-Arkanas region and serves as a dispatcher, sending out Red Cross response teams to home fires or

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Amy Grant & Michael W. Smith announce dates for 2022 Christmas Tour featuring Special Guest Michael Tait

ST. LOUIS, Mo.– Multi-platinum, GRAMMY® winners Amy Grant and Michael W. Smith are joining forces once again to co-bill their popular Christmas tour this upcoming holiday season, where they will be joined by special guest Michael Tait of the Newsboys. Presented by Balsam Hill®, this iconic pair is set to kick off their combined holiday show on Nov. 26, in Memphis and travel

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Former Congressman Bill Clay Sr. endorses Lucas Kunce for U.S. Senate 

INDEPENDENCE, Mo, – Today, Bill Clay Sr., a St. Louis Civil Rights icon and Missouri’s first Black member of Congress, endorsed 13-year Marine Veteran Lucas Kunce for U.S. Senate, highlighting Lucas’ experience and being the only Democrat in the race willing to fight for our values. For Clay, Lucas is “the one we can trust.” “I served St. Louis

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Abi Zajac from Glen Carbon selected for Girl Scouts of the USA Gold Award Scholarship

GLEN CARBON, Illinois – Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois is happy to announce that Abi Zajac from Glen Carbon has been selected by Girl Scouts of the USA as a recipient of a Gold Award Scholarship. The Girl Scouts of the USA Gold Award Scholarship recognizes one outstanding Gold Award Girl Scout per council whose

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Miracle-Ear of Cape Girardeau to celebrate 30th anniversary

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — Miracle-Ear of Cape Girardeau will celebrate its 30th anniversary next week with a ribbon cutting followed by a two-day open house event. The celebration kicks off with a 9 a.m. ribbon cutting ceremony in partnership with the Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce on Monday, July 18 at 1465 N. Kingshighway in

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Riverside Regional Library to host program on ‘Caring for the River’

JACKSON, Mo. – A “Caring for the River” program by Sarah Havers, Missouri Extension Service at Riverside Regional Library will be presented Monday, August 1, 2022. The program will provide information on how your landscaping can improve drainage and control runoff while improving the health of the Mississippi River and local waterways. August 1 at

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American Welding Society Honors Jefferson College Professor with Education Award

HILLSBORO – Jefferson College Welding Professor Joe Candela recently received the District Education Award from the American Welding Society (AWS). Jeff Palazzolo (left), First Vice Chair of the American Welding Society St. Louis Chapter, presented the award to Candela (center) during a recent ceremony at Jefferson College. Also congratulating Candela is Jefferson College Associate Dean of

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Jefferson College and Central Methodist University expand articulation agreement to better serve students

HILLSBORO — A longstanding articulation agreement between Central Methodist University and Jefferson College (JC) has been expanded to provide additional opportunities for local students to pursue a bachelor’s degree in a variety of fields. Area students have more opportunities to complete a bachelor’s degree thanks to a newly expanded transfer agreement between Jefferson College and

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