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Elite Travel Advisor Lindsey Limbaugh Researches Chicago Family Travel by Chicago4me.com
Cape Girardeau, MO – Elite Travel advisor Lindsey Limbaugh recently completed a Chicago research trip to support the launch of Chicago4me.com, a new travel resource focused on specialty trips from Southeast Missouri with nonstop flight options on Contour Air. The trip was designed to evaluate Chicago as a family-friendly destination and included travel by Amtrak,…
Mercy’s Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences Welcomes New President
Pamela Slaven-Lee, DNP, APRN, FAANP, will lead Mercy’s Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences in Cape Girardeau as its new president, as selected by the college’s Board of Trustees. Dr. Slaven-Lee comes to Mercy from C3 Cares, a nurse-led community healthcare organization helping underserved communities in Washington, D.C., where she was chief…
Southeast Missouri Pets Annual Trivia Night
Paws what you’re doing and grab your snacks, grab your drinks, and last but not least, grab your team for SEMO Pets 2nd Annual Trivia Night. Join us for an evening of fun, trivia, and a chance to win our Beach House Raffle which includes a 7-day beachfront stay in Gulf Shores, Alabama! Teams of…
What Missouri SB 1272 Act Means for Your Business Website
Missouri has taken a decisive step to protect local businesses from predatory legal practices with the passage of Senate Bill 1272, also known as the Act Against Abusive and Predatory Website Access Litigation. Over the last couple of years, many small-to-medium-sized businesses in Missouri have fallen prey to “drive-by” digital lawsuits. In these cases, predatory out-of-state entities…
High Travel Cost Means Opportunity – Let’s Think Staycations!
With national average gas prices hovering well above $4.00 a gallon and airline tickets reaching multi-year highs, the cost of the traditional family summer vacation has skyrocketed. For consumers, it’s a budget crunch. But for Southeast Missouri business owners, this travel-cost bottleneck presents a unique economic silver lining: the return of the hyper-local staycation. As…
Honoring Our History: Why Historic Preservation is Smart Business
May is recognized as National Preservation Month, celebrating efforts to keep connected to our history. In Cape County, looking back isn’t just about honoring the past, it’s also a proven strategy for economic growth. Historic preservation is a powerful driver of local commerce, transforming underutilized properties into unique destinations that capture consumer attention, boost surrounding…
CCC’s Families Thriving Together Workshop
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Community Counseling Center Announces 2nd Annual Thriving Together Conference Featuring Darryl Strawberry and Bobby Henline
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO – May 19, 2026 – Community Counseling Center (CCC) is thrilled to announce the return of its free, one-day conference on behavioral health and wellness, open to the public and designed for non-behavioral health professionals and community members. Building on the success of last year’s inaugural event, which drew more than 400…
Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri to Host Mississippi Mingle on June 6
(Cape Girardeau, MO) – Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri (CCSOMO) will host the 5th annual Mississippi Mingle in Cape Girardeau on Saturday, June 6, 2026. The family-friendly event is in partnership with the Knights of Columbus Councils #1111 and #11205 and will be held at the Knights Hall, 318 S. Spanish St., Cape Girardeau, MO,…
Purina Celebrates 50 Years in Bloomfield Alongside Community
This special event will bring together current associates, retirees, alumni and community stakeholders to recognize five decades of local impact and the people who have helped make it possible. Guests will enjoy a day of celebration featuring remarks, family-friendly activities, food and performances by the Purina Performance Dog Team. Tours of the factory are also…