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MDC to ‘shell-ebrate’ Missouri turtles virtually, in-person June 4

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is inviting you to “shell-ebrate” one of the most common reptiles in the state during the program, Missouri Turtles, virtually from 10 – 11 a.m., and in-person from 2 – 3 p.m. on June 4 at Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center. Advance registration is recommended for the […]

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Cape Nature Center hosts ‘en-lightening’ evening with fireflies June 11

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – You’re invited to an “en-lightening” evening at Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center’s free Firefly Frenzy program, from 7 – 9 p.m. on June 11! “During warm summer nights, nature provides us with one of the most spectacular fireworks displays, and the creator of this lightshow is the tiny

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St. Louis High School Musical Theatre Awards announce winners

ST. LOUIS  – The Fifth Annual St. Louis High School Musical Theatre Awards Presented by Carol B. Loeb winners were announced Sunday, May 22 at the Fabulous Fox Theatre. The ceremony was hosted by KTVI Fox 2’s Mandy Murphey and directed by Patrick O’Neill. The winners were named in 14 categories (plus WOW! Performance Awards,

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Eastern Missouri Gold Award Girl Scout creates art kits for teen’s mental health

ST. LOUIS – May is National Teen Self Esteem Month, a month dedicated to raising awareness on the importance of ensuring teens are self-aware and feel confident about themselves and their abilities. Mental well-being is of paramount importance during this crucial time in young peoples’ lives.   Coumba Diallo, a student at MICDS, saw an

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Two Cape Girardeau residents hurt in I-55 crash in Perry County

JEFFERSON CITY — Two persons were hurt in a traffic crash on I-55 in Perry County Tuesday morning.   The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports 32-year-old Veronica L. Allen of Cape Girardeau had moderate injuries and 38-year-old Christopher L. Allen of Cape Girardeau had minor injuries. Both were taken by Perry County ambulance to St.

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LFCS receives donation from St. Mark Lutheran Church

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Pastor Mike Berry presented a check in the amount of $517 to Lutheran Family and Children’s Services (LFCS) Southeast office in Cape Girardeau. Accepting the check is Christy O’Neal, Regional Development Officer for the Cape LFCS office.   The funds were collected from the church’s Lent offering and will support services

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