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Cyber command center coming to SEMO
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Southeast Missouri State University is getting a cyber command center. According to a news release from the university, this will be the first IBM cyber command center west of the Mississippi. The center will be located in Dempster Hall. Work began in July and is...
Bell City hoops seeking to pick up the pace offensively in 2024-25
DELTA – The Bell City High School varsity boy’s basketball squad was much improved last winter for several reasons, including a much-improved offense. The Cubs averaged over 52 points per game, which was the most productive that the program had been since 2017. Third-year Cubs coach Luke Bixler...
SEMO names new Director of Public Safety
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Southeast Missouri State University named a new Director of Public Safety. Richard D. Flotron III, Ed.D. is the new Director of Public Safety effective August 1. Flotron was selected after a comprehensive national search. He currently works in Hillsboro, Missouri, as deputy sheriff at...
Senior artists participate in a fine arts program led by professionals
Kristi Heise works on a drawing that teaches fundamentals for more-advanced drawing. Photo by Christine Pagano. The opportunity for seniors, age 55 and up, to learn how to draw for free with instruction from a Southeast Missouri State University Associate Professor of Art has been ongoing since June at the Cape Girardeau Public Library. The students’ weekly meetings led to an exhibit of their drawings from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 27 at the library.
FOX23 Back to School Drive
Empowering Education: Join FOX23 in Supporting Our Local Schools. At FOX23, we recognize the profound impact a supportive community can have on education. Our commitment to giving back drives us to launch the FOX23 Back to School Drive, an initiative dedicated to equipping students and teachers in our public area schools with essential supplies. Your contributions will ensure that every child starts the school year with the tools they need to succeed.
Jackson schools host sixth annual IgnitED conference
Approximately 230 area teachers from more than 30 schools attended the IgnitED Educational Conference on July 18 at Jackson High School. Photo by Jay Forness. The sixth annual IgnitED Educational Conference was held on July 18, bringing around 230 area teachers to Jackson High School. The all-day event included over 50 different professional development presentations for participants to attend.
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