By Mary Cullins Today I had the pleasure of meeting Jesus Figueroa, the Program Director and Jaime Villmer, Director of Sales & Marketing, for Angel Baked Cookies located in the City’s 5th Ward at 3636 N. Market. Angel Baked Cookies are a social enterprise of North Grand Neighborhood Services working to empower youth in North [...]
The flu season is upon us and starts to peak in November and continues into April. While the flu is very common, there is a lot of confusion about what the flu is and what causes it. What is the Flu? The flu is a highly contagious and common respiratory infection caused by influenza viruses. [...]
This past Saturday at the corner of Humphrey and Grand there was a groundbreaking for the South Grand Great Streets Project. Several months ago there was a series of public engagement meetings where residents voted on what improvements the residents/business owners desired for South Grand. Congressman Russ Carnahan, Mayor Slay, 8th Ward Alderman Steve Conway, [...]
Mrs. Marie Elizabeth Oliver, wife of Senator Robert Burett Oliver, and a resident of Cape Girardeau designed the flag that was eventually adopted as the official state flag of Missouri March 17, 1909. However it was not adopted as the official flag until March 22, 1913 when Governor Elliot Major signed the bill into law. The three [...]
Friday, President Lewis Reed joined Alderwoman Kacie Starr Triplett, State Rep. Tishaura Jones, State Senator Robin Wright-Jones and constituents of the 6th Ward at an Oldies but Goodies Dance Party. The party was held at the Heritage House, located at 2800 Olive. President Lewis Reed spoke to over one hundred residents about senior issues and [...]
Halloween is next weekend and safety is the most important thing for any parent on All Hallows Eve. Keep the following tips in mind and have a safe and fun Halloween. Have a flashlight so you can see and be seen. Always travel in a group or with an adult for safety. Look both ways [...]
