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Late Jackson rally falls short, succumbing to Francis Howell in state semifinal
Cole Lee ~ Southeast Missourian
For the first time in school history, Jackson played for a spot in the state championship on Friday against Francis Howell. A five-run fourth inning doomed the Indians, however, coming away with a 9-8 loss after their late-game heroics fell just short...6
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    Cape County GOP women host new Missouri AG Andrew Bailey
    Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey spoke Friday, June 2, to a small gathering of Cape County Republican Women, telling the group he sees part of his role as blocking what he termed "federal...
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    Lawmakers talk senior tax relief, initiative reform before Cape Chamber8
    Three area state lawmakers provided a legislative update to Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce members Friday, June 2, following General Assembly adjournment in Jefferson City on May 12....
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    Commission issues Endangered Buildings, Watch lists2
    Cape Girardeau Historic Preservation Commission has released its Endangered Buildings and Watch lists for 2023. The structures on the list have "historic value and are believed to be at risk of being...
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    Bill Eddleman: Salt licks in early Cape Girardeau County
    A factor affecting early settlers and not often considered today is the need for salt. Most who settled east of Missouri used sea salt obtained from coastal areas, but some locales did use salt from...
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    Camera technology helps police locate alleged stolen vehicle
    Camera technology helped Cape Girardeau police locate an alleged stolen vehicle within hours Friday, June 2. According to a social media post from Cape Girardeau Police Department, a vehicle reported...
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  • House OKs debt ceiling bill to avoid default, sends Biden-McCarthy deal to Senate 10
  • Old Pioneer Market weathers storm, reopens in new location 2
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    Column: Another goal from Eduard Löwen, another win for St. Louis City
    Tony Capobianco ~ Southeast Missourian
    It is starting to seem routine in CITYPARK. St. Louis City star midfielder Eduard Löwen placed the ball down for a penalty kick. As soon as the ball touched the well-kept grass, the stadium erupted with cheer in anticipation. He stared down the opposing goalkeeper, but he could've been looking past him, toward his target, towards the supporters' section...
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    OZARK, Mo. — In a game that seems like it would never end, Portageville emerged victorious after 12 grueling innings over Barstow in the 2023 MSHSAA...
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    FENTON - A quick start was the difference in Saxony Lutheran’s 4-0 loss to Villa Duchesne on Friday in the Class 1 State Semifinal at World Wide...
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    After a recent training session at the Peak Performance Training Center, head instructor DeRay Ivie emphasized the importance of being a team and...
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    CHARLESTON – For six days in August, baseball fans from around the world, literally, are going to converge on Cape Girardeau for the 2023 Babe Ruth...
  • Veteran leadership shines through with Sikeston girl’s track and field team at state
    SIKESTON — Led by seniors Kirsten Fairhurst and Reese Steward, the Sikeston girl’s track and field team had substantial success at the recent Class 4...
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    OZARK, Mo. — Despite a valiant effort, Portageville’s dreams of a state championship were dashed in a MSHSAA Class 3 semifinal after a disastrous...
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    HubCo launches co-working space in Cape Girardeau (5/30/23)
    By Jeff Long ~ Southeast Missourian
    Amanda and Matt Huber have opened HubCo, a two-story, 8,400-square-foot business offering coworking spaces at 1427 Thomas Drive in Cape Girardeau....
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    Business uses for census data (5/30/23)
    By Jeff Long ~ Southeast Missourian
    U.S. Census Bureau data show continued population growth for Cape Girardeau and Jackson as of July, with numerous other data points helpful to...
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    Oak Ridge's Mudcat Coffee House expands, goes mobile (5/30/23)
    By Jeff Long ~ Southeast Missourian
    Mudcat Coffee House has operated since 2015 out of a historic late 19th century former hardware and coffin store at 4056 Route E in Oak Ridge. As of...
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    Ranken schedules Perryville open house (5/30/23)
    By Jeff Long ~ Southeast Missourian
    Ranken Technical College has scheduled an open house from 3 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 20, at its new 25,000-square-foot location at 1907 N. Perryville...
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