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Sponsored Content: Gift Guide

SPONSORED CONTENT Looking for a fun gift for someone you love — or yourself — for the holidays? Here’s a guide to one-of-a-kind ideas that are local business owners’ favorites of the season. They hope these gems help you express how much you care this holiday season and beyond. For the kids This picture book […]
1 month ago

Sponsored Content: Supporting Mental Health in Southeast Missouri with the Community Counseling Center Foundation

SPONSORED CONTENT The Community Counseling Center Foundation (CCCF) plays a vital role in providing essential mental health services across Southeast Missouri, ensuring individuals in Bollinger, Cape Girardeau, Madison, Perry and Ste. Genevieve Counties can access the support they need. In 2023 alone, nearly 7,000 clients benefited from CCC’s mental health programs, underscoring the significant demand […]
1 month ago

For Our Sisters: The Fulton sisters

What is it like being a twin? It is great. You live with your best friend. We have gone through everything together. She is a sounding board, my accountability, calms me down when I get riled up about things. She has my back when opposition comes. She can talk for me when I can’t get […]
1 month ago

For Our Sisters: Carol Olivarez and Amy Norris

I’m the oldest of three and have two brothers; when I was younger, I didn’t feel the need for a sister. But the older you get, the more you need to have a strong female relationship in your life. That’s what I get from Amy — she’s the sister I never knew I was gonna […]
1 month ago

For Our Sisters: The Roebuck sisters

My sister gives me confidence to be myself, strength to keep pushing forward, laughter when I feel down, and most importantly, she offers her support and love for me and my family. I give her headaches, drama, support and the shirt off my back if she needs it. Our babies are so close in age, […]
1 month ago

For Our Sisters: The Pincosy sisters

What does your sister give to you? Azaria Pincosy: Love and alone time, but she doesn’t want to. Lucia Pincosy: Money, ‘cause she’s my tooth fairy.   What do you give to your sister? Azaria: A lot of love, kisses and tickles, kisses and hugs, hugs and tickles. And sometimes presents! Lucia: Gifts, just for […]
1 month ago

For Our Sisters: The Chimienti Sisters

My older sister has taught me to keep going in life. Seeing her go to college and move away from home has been in- spiring to me, because I can see that it is possible. She also has taught me that no matter what I put my head to in life, I will be able […]
1 month ago

Jaycees ToyBox: A Christmas tradition of giving

The Jaycees ToyBox is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing toys to children who otherwise would not have a Christmas. Throughout the year, the Cape Jaycees host events to raise money for the annual ToyBox event. Tiffany Brosey, chairperson of the Jaycee ToyBox, coordinates the process from the initial application through delivery night, ensuring the […]
1 month ago

Making Peace With a Middle-Aged Body

By Sarah Geringer This summer, I’ve rediscovered a joy from my childhood: swimming. My children bought me an above-ground pool for Mother’s Day. I knew I would like it, but I didn’t realize how much delight it would bring me. I have also been surprised by how it has helped me make peace with my […]
4 months ago

Artist Spotlight: Ashlyn Kinman

Intro and interview by Amanda Flinn Ashlyn Kinman loves being able to express herself through art. Growing up in Memphis, Tennessee, she remembers making friendship bracelets and working her way through rainy-day activity books. In elementary school, she had an art teacher whose love of creative activities poured over into her. And when she visited […]
4 months ago