Regional News

March is Red Cross Month

ST. LOUIS — Red Cross Disaster and Recruitment volunteer, Dustin Wisnasky, states “I volunteer to be the light in a scene of dark time… to be the positive during a negative moment,,, and to bring help to those in need.”   In March, the American Red Cross of Missouri and Arkansas is honoring the people […]

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Jefferson College holds ‘Reach for the Stars’ Preview Day Open House

HILLSBORO – Prospective students, along with their family and friends, are encouraged to “Reach for the Stars” while learning more about Jefferson College’s numerous high quality academic programs and support services, during the Preview Day open house on Saturday, March 5, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on the Hillsboro campus.   Attendees may stop by the

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Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri and Laumeier Sculpture Park honor lives lost due to COVID-19 with Rose River Memorial Installation

ST. LOUIS – Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri is partnering with Laumeier Sculpture Park to honor and grieve the many lives lost due to the COVID-19 pandemic. On Sunday, March 6, Laumeier is hosting an open reception and dedication for its installation of Rose River Memorial, a grassroots, community art movement led by artist Marcos

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Grant funding awarded for Project Prom, Graduation Lock-In events

SIKESTON – The Southeast Coalition for Roadway Safety recently awarded grant funding to local schools that will hold student lock-in events for Project Prom or High School Graduation. Schools will receive $200 each to assist with event expenses such as location rental, food or entertainment. Event must include a presentation or activity educating students on

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$300,000 raised at Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri’s fundraiser

CAPE GIRARDEAU – The Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri raised $300,000 at its annual signature fundraising event, Dessert First. The donations received support Girls Scouts of Eastern Missouri’s “Her Future is Our Future Campaign”, a comprehensive campaign designed to ensure that every girl in the region, today and for generations to come has the opportunity

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Riverside Regional Library celebrates Dr. Seuss’ 118th birthday

JACKSON – The Riverside Regional Library branches are celebrating Dr. Seuss’ 118th birthday February 28-March 5.   The event will include Make-n-Take craft kits.   Dr. Seuss has not only brought us joy through his books, but has taught us to be ourselves and to be kind to each other, as well as our environment.

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Cape Nature Center to host 17th annual Native Plant Seminar in March

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is encouraging those interested in “going native” for spring landscaping to attend the Native Plant Seminar March 1 – 5 at the Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center. Native plants are indigenous to a given area, and have developed or occurred naturally in a specific area. They

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Andrew Spencer from Season 17 of The Bachelorette joins the Bachelor Live on Stage March 19 in St. Louis

ST. LOUIS – Andrew Spencer from Season 17 of The Bachelorette will join the Bachelor Live on Stage in St. Louis at the Fabulous Fox Theatre Saturday, March 19 at 8 p.m.   The Bachelor Live On Stage Official Tour guarantees a wild night of fun, shocking surprises and a front row seat to the

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Red Cross issues call for volunteers to respond to home fires

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — Winter weather has increased the number of home fires. The American Red Cross of Missouri and Arkansas is recruiting new volunteers to help respond to these local emergencies by supporting people in their time of greatest need.   Nationally, the Red Cross has already responded to more than 1,900 home fires since

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MAC starts Phlebotomy Technician Program

PARK HILLS– Mineral Area College is launching a new 8-week Phlebotomy Technician program in March. The program will not be eligible for college credit, but students may still be eligible for tuition assistance through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) or SkillUP.   In MAC’s Allied Health Simulation Lab, Instructor Misty Weston demonstrates one

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