Going Public Dan Woods

Recently, we spoke with a local representative of 'Moms Demand Action' Leslie Washington, about the upcoming national event 'Wear Orange Weekend', the recent shooting at a high school graduation in Cape Girardeau, and statistics of gun violence across the state.

In Missouri, students' FASFA submissions are down nearly 32 percent from the last academic year. But, it's not too late—the June 1st Access Missouri deadline is approaching, and help is still available at MOFAFSA.org.

HB 1545 was introduced by Rep. Bill Allen (R-Dist. 17), and would allow more incarcerated people who are considered "geriatric" by correctional standards to become eligible for parole consideration, and was crafted with advice by Maria Goellner of FAMM.

On Wednesday, (Feb. 21), Rep. John Voss, a Republican representing Cape Girardeau Co. in the 147th District, introduced HB 2777, which aims to establish clear qualification standards for Missouri Coroners, and would ensure that individuals in these roles are equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills for the job.

When the total solar eclipse occurs on Monday, April 8, most of us will be watching the celestial event with our ISO approved glasses but what about those who are visually impaired? Perryville is hosting “Hear the Eclipse” that will allow them to experience the eclipse, too.

Southeast Missouri State University's Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design has received another six-year accreditation from the Council for Interior Design accreditation. Southeast’s Interior Design program first earned accreditation in 2017. I spoke with Dr. Michelle Brune. She's professor and Interior Design program coordinator at Southeast.