Wednesday, December 11th, 2024

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Good morning, Cape Girardeau. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 11th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The City of Cape Girardeau has lifted its precautionary boil water advisory, ensuring the water is now clean and safe for all customers. Fox 23
- ➤ The Red Cross will offer training for new disaster action team volunteers in Cape Girardeau on December 14, focusing on how to respond to emergencies like fires and natural disasters. KFVS12
- ➤ The 4th annual Mary Mingle 5K in 2024 in Cape Girardeau raised $21,300 for the Community Counseling Center Foundation with a record attendance of 352 participants. Fox 23
- ➤ The Cape Girardeau Fire Department's Best Mustache Contest successfully raised $571 for Toys for Tots, showcasing widespread community support. Fox 23
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Southeast Missouri State University implements a holistic approach to support students during finals and facilitates job placement efforts post-graduation. Fox 23
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Chester Bridge project in Missouri is progressing well, with the Missouri tower completed and plans to start hanging cable stays after the new year, aiming for a 2026 completion. KFVS12
- ➤ Cape County and the City of Jackson have agreed to jointly fund the development of a new parking lot, with additional decisions made on county employment benefits and various community contributions. The Cash-Book Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ 'Brain rot', defined as mental deterioration from over-consumption of trivial content, surged in use by 230% in 2024, with advice offered to mitigate its effects by engaging in more meaningful activities. KFVS12
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Eastern Illinois Panthers vs. Southeast Missouri State Redhawks Men's Basketball
The Southeast Missouri State Redhawks basketball team is set to compete against the Eastern Illinois Panthers at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau.
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