Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 17th of March.
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Storms that hit Perry County on Friday caused severe damage to homes and the Perryville 32 School District (many buildings may need full rebuilding), leaving debris and detached roofs in the area.
Local officials including Mayor Larry Rine, Superintendent Fara Jones, and Commissioner Mike Sauer are focusing on cleanup and recovery with help from emergency teams (and no injuries were reported) as they plan next steps.
The American Red Cross opened shelters for Missouri residents affected by severe weather Friday night into Saturday morning—its services remain free and open to all in need.
The storms produced 19 tornadoes and caused 12 deaths—one person is still missing amid hundreds of damaged buildings.
Crews and volunteers are repairing damage in Butler County from a severe storm on Friday night — over 500 homes and 50 businesses were hit.
Crews fixed power lines on Sunday and local church organizers and residents cleared fallen trees and debris — helping the community recover.
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Breakfast with the Bunny
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Men of Courage
BECOME AN INFORMED ROLE MODEL TO OTHERS. Join us for Men of Courage on April 9 at 7:30 AM at the Arena Building. This empowering event, hosted by the Zonta Club of Cape Girardeau, features renowned speaker Obbie West and is designed to inspire men to become informed role models in the fight to end sexual assault. Free and open to all men—RSVP required.
Men of Courage
BECOME AN INFORMED ROLE MODEL TO OTHERS. Join us for Men of Courage on April 9 at 7:30 AM at the Arena Building. This empowering event, hosted by the Zonta Club of Cape Girardeau, features renowned speaker Obbie West and is designed to inspire men to become informed role models in the fight to end sexual assault. Free and open to all men—RSVP required.
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