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Homecoming matchup a test for Perryville running back
By Tony Capobianco ~ Southeast Missourian
The Perryville football team's three-week homestand concludes on Saturday, Sept. 30, with a showdown against the undefeated Jefferson Blue Jays at 1 p.m. It will be a true test for the Pirates' offense, especially for running back Barrett Wheeler. The sophomore has 239 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 59 carries so far this season, putting him...
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    SEMO Alliance for Disability Independence unveils new logo at 30th anniversary celebration
    SEMO Alliance for Disability Independence Inc. unveiled a new logo at the organization's 30th anniversary celebration Friday, Sept. 29, in Cape Girardeau. SADI provides services to people with...
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    Decision time nearing on farm bill1
    Relatively ignored of late because of the national focus on a potential government shutdown — the U.S. Farm Bill, formally known as the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 — also expired Saturday,...
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    Sikeston High School's esports team fills niche with students
    SIKESTON, Mo. — Sikeston High School has entered the digital arena with its recently added electronic sports, or esports, team. The league is an organized competitive video gaming team for girls and...
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    Government shutdown temporarily averted3
    In separate votes Saturday, Sept. 30, Congress passed a stopgap funding bill to keep the federal government operating for the next 45 days. Missouri's junior U.S. senator, freshman Eric Schmitt, was...
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    Autoworkers' strike and threat to EV
    United Auto Workers union strike, which began Sept. 15, comes as General Motors, Ford and Stellantis — parent of Chrysler — have all made what U.S. News & World Report magazine calls "aggressive"...
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    Magic runs out on Perryville in homecoming loss
    By Tony Capobianco ~ Southeast Missourian
    The magic ran out at the worst time. The Perryville Pirates, seemingly resembling the bells of the ball during their previous three home wins, turned into pumpkins in the second half of a 28-26 loss to Jefferson on homecoming Saturday in Perryville, Mo...
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    After nine minutes without putting points on the board, quarterback Adrian Fox weaved through a tough Sikeston defense for Jackson’s first score of...
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    NEW MADRID, Mo. — In a clash that left no room for doubt, New Madrid County Central stamped its authority on the field, decimating Kennett with an...
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    For the second consecutive week, the Scott City Rams scored over 60 points in a win. Unlike last week, the Rams did it against an undefeated opponent...
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    After falling last week to the Jackson Indians, it left questions as to what the Cape Central Tigers response would be. Well, the Tigers answered...
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    SIKESTON — In a flash of brilliance, Kelly dismantled Sikeston with a near-flawless performance, sealing an impressive 17-0 victory in a swift...
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    CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — In a highly competitive showdown at the SEMO Conference Tournament, local teams Sikeston, New Madrid County Central, Charleston...
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    Decision time nearing on farm bill (10/2/23)
    By Jeff Long ~ Southeast Missourian
    Relatively ignored of late because of the national focus on a potential government shutdown — the U.S. Farm Bill, formally known as the Agriculture...
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    Government shutdown temporarily averted (10/2/23)
    By Jeff Long ~ Southeast Missourian
    In separate votes Saturday, Sept. 30, Congress passed a stopgap funding bill to keep the federal government operating for the next 45 days....
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    Autoworkers' strike and threat to EV (10/2/23)
    By Jeff Long ~ Southeast Missourian
    United Auto Workers union strike, which began Sept. 15, comes as General Motors, Ford and Stellantis — parent of Chrysler — have all made what U.S....
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    Progress on Perryville ALDI (10/2/23)
    Jeff Long
    Construction progress on an ALDI grocery outlet is seen Saturday, Sept. 30, at 300 N. Perryville Blvd. in Perryville, Missouri. ...
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