Stories from Sunday, September 8, 2024

CHARLESTON, Mo. — In the fight against hunger, the Shining Light Outreach Center serves as a beacon of hope for families across the region. Now, thanks to a gift from the estate of the late James L. Byrd III, the Center will be better able to meet those needs...

SIKESTON – Southeast Missouri Food Bank will host a Hunger Action resource fair and mobile food pantry Monday, Sept. 9 at its headquarters in Sikeston as part of its Hunger Action Month activities. “We know many of the neighbors who turn to us for food assistance are in need of other resources,” said Camille Peters, chief impact officer of the food bank. ...

David Robinson, proprietor of D’Baby Barbecue, is one of many vendors who are bringing their passion and craft to the Sept. 7 Fall Into Arts Festival. An opportunity that is a first for Robinson, whose passion for barbecue is second-to-none — offering something for patrons from all walks of life and preferences...