CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO (KFVS) - Community members are invited to tour the Love in the Name of Christ’s new facility at an open house on Sunday, August 28 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

The new facility is  located at 225 Sheridan Street in Cape Girardeau. A brief dedication service will be held at 3 p.m.

“This is an important milestone for our ministry,” said Jeff Fanger, chair, Love In the Name of Christ’s board of directors. “We have experienced exponential growth, both in the number of requests we receive and in the services we are able to provide.  Our new location will allow us to meet these needs in a much more efficient and effective manner.”

Love in the Name of Christ works to coordinate individuals and church ministries, matching people in need with Christians who can help them.

Judge William Syler hands down a maximum prison sentence Friday of 15 years for Michelle Lawrence.

Lawrence will soon move from a jail cell in Bollinger County to a prison cell.

Lawrence pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit murder back in June.

While the victim's family is pleased with the maximum punishment, it is far from what they consider justice.

"They were loved, and deeply missed," said Kelly Yates Hoffman. "We ask the court to render the maximum sentence allowed by law."

Weary from multiple court proceedings, Kelly Yates Hoffman gathers strength to face a woman she blames for the deaths of her loved ones.

Wearing purple, her sister Jamie Orman's favorite color, and a necklace with three hearts Hoffman speaks from the heart.

"It has shattered our whole family to lose three members in such a horrible way," said Hoffman.

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO (KFVS ) - The Friends of Cape Girardeau Public Library Foundation will hold its annual fall book sale September 9 through the 11 at the library.

The hours are:

• Friday, Sept. 9 - 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Saturday, Sept. 10 - 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Sunday, Sept. 11 - 1 p.m. to 5 p.m..

Members of the foundation are invited to a special preview hour on Friday, Sept. 9 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

If you'd like to join the Friends of the Cape Girardeau Public Library Foundation, you may do so at the door for just $15.