Lori Trepasso
FeaturesNovember 23, 2017
Thankful People: Judi Lawrence leans on faith during and in aftermath of Perryville tornadoJudi Lawrence is thankful to be alive. She survived the tornado that ripped through parts of Perryville, Missouri, on Feb. 28. "I was upstairs watching a movie, and my daughter texted me and said I should get on the KFVS weather app," she says. "I saw [the bad weat...
FeaturesNovember 10, 2017
Get planning: tips for traveling during the holidaysThe thought of traveling during the holidays can seem like a nightmare for some, with costs being high and having to deal with all of the crowds. What are some tricks to finding the best deals and avoiding the most congested times and areas? Several local travel ex...
FeaturesNovember 10, 2017
LaKenya Taylor helps found Pad It program, publishes new bookLaKenya Taylor of Cape Girardeau came up with a concept a couple of years ago called Pad It that has helped hundreds of low-income women and girls in the area obtain free feminine products. "About two years ago, I had this thought," Taylor says. "My husband is the ...
FeaturesNovember 10, 2017
Beautiful trends and tips for how to make the perfect accent wreath this seasonIt's the first thing you notice when you walk up to someone's front door -- their door wreath! Two local experts share their tips and tricks on how to make a beautiful, custom wreath, plus new trends for the upcoming holiday season. Making a beautifully stylish cus...
NewsOctober 15, 2017
First colonoscopy revealed diagnosis; last chemo treatment this monthIt was at a routine colonoscopy that Jimmy Menz of Scott City discovered he had colon cancer. "It was my first colonoscopy," says Menz, who was 64 when the cancer was diagnosed in December of 2016. "Dr. Brent Keller at Southeast did my colonoscopy."...
FeaturesOctober 13, 2017
Walk-through petting zoo Lazy L Safari offers up-close view of more than 50 speciesLazy L Safari, located at 2763 Country Road 618 in Cape Girardeau, is a walk-through petting zoo featuring everything from alligators to zebras. "We currently have over 50 species of animals out here," says Vicki Lantz, who, along with her husband, Todd, owns the b...
FeaturesOctober 13, 2017
Kenny's Flippin Burgers in Chaffee revamps classic staple with unique ingredientsKenny's Flippin Burgers, located at 238 E. Yoakum St. in Chaffee, Missouri, opened on Aug. 11 this year with a goal of offering great homemade food in a small-town setting. Jesse Stuart and his wife, Casey, own and operate the restaurant. "We didn't want to go to a...
NewsOctober 8, 2017
Cancer will 'change your life, but it doesn't have to rule it'Coy Becker of Bernie, Missouri, has, as he says, 'beaten cancer twice.' Becker, who had prostate cancer in 2015, was diagnosed with lung cancer in August of 2016. "I had pneumonia, and was in SoutheastHEALTH'S emergency room," Becker said. "They took X-rays and fou...
otherOctober 4, 2017
Karen Drury: Early detection is keyKaren Drury was getting her routine mammogram back in 2012 when a mass was found in her left breast. "When they looked at the film, they saw something that didn't look quite right," Drury says. "They thought we needed to explore it further." Drury then had an ultra...
otherOctober 2, 2017
Fun and affordable destinations to entertain grandkidsHave grandchildren coming to visit? No sense keeping them cooped up inside when there are several affordable (some are even free!) places in the area you can take them to explore, learn and have some fun. There are many enjoyable activities that you can do with the...Advertisement
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