Charles Francis
NewsNovember 7, 2011
Empty Bowls event raises $2,250 for Salvation Army food pantryOrganizers of the sixth annual Empty Bowls Banquet are confident the fundraiser will lead to more full stomachs in the coming year. Co-organizer Linda Bohnsack said that 180 meals were sold Sunday. Purchase of the meal of soup, bread, dessert and drink for $12 enti...
NewsSeptember 18, 2011
Kennett native David Nail closes out SEMO District FairA large and enthusiastic crowd welcomed Kennett, Mo., native David Nail and his band to the stage Saturday evening at the SEMO District Fair. "I've spent many a day and many a night here in Cape Girardeau," Nail told the crowd three songs into the performance. "And...
NewsAugust 28, 2011
BBQ Fest recreation for some, business for othersSoutheast Missourian They descended on Cape Girardeau's Arena Park on Friday, some coming from hundreds of miles away. They came with names such as 3 Men and a Grill, Rockin' Rotary Roasters, Penny Street Porkers and Smelly Butts and BBQ...
NewsAugust 21, 2011
TV host and car lovers join to support MDA at Arena ParkTelevision personality Rick Bacon appeared at Saturday's car show fundraiser for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Bacon, host of the popular Spike TV show "MuscleCar," painted and auctioned several items at the Arena Park show, which was organized by Cars for Ki...
NewsAugust 14, 2011
Special Olympics athletes relax and socializeWhether it's on the softball diamond, the tennis court or the golf course, the athletes gathered in Cape Girardeau this weekend for the Special Olympics Missouri 2011 State Outdoor Championships are here for the competition. But the emotional and social benefits th...
NewsAugust 13, 2011
Rain doesn't dampen mood at state Special Olympics opening ceremonyRain fell outside the Osage Centre Friday evening, but it didn't dampen the spirits of the estimated 830 athletes and coaches gathered for the opening ceremonies of the Special Olympics Missouri 2011 State Outdoor Championships. Many of the athletes danced and clap...Advertisement
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