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Renovation of old Cape Girardeau County Courthouse to start next week
By Jeff Long ~ Southeast Missourian
Demolition work is expected to begin Monday, March 27, in preparation for a $7,712,717 remodel at the now-vacant 1908 Cape Girardeau County Courthouse in Jackson. County commissioners March 13 OK'd a change order from Jackson's Penzel Construction, permitting the renovation to go forward...2
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    $63M in capital improvements expected in next fiscal year
    The City of Cape Girardeau has more than $63 million in capital improvements planned for next fiscal year, according to a recent update of the program list extending through 2028. Cape Girardeau City...
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    What comes to mind when you think of charities and nonprofits? Likely you think of organizations that make a difference in our communities by supporting education through scholarships, by providing...
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    Chief Blair: Major crime in Cape down nearly 11% in 2022 compared to 20216
    Cape Girardeau police Chief Wes Blair touted the success of community engagement and force multipliers as he reported both cases and calls for service were down last year. Blair presented a 2022...
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    Scott City High School group to teach tech day for seniors1
    Scott City High school's AMPLIFI organization will host its first tech day Thursday, March 23. Senior citizens aged 55 and older in the area will have the chance to meet with local students to help...
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    Missouri to restrict gender-affirming care for minors3
    JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Missouri's Republican attorney general Monday said he will limit access to gender-affirming care for minors, sidestepping the GOP-led Senate as it struggles to pass a law...
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    St. Vincent rolls by Cape Central to open season
    Clay Herrell ~ Southeast Missourian
    The St. Vincent Indians started the 2023 season on the right foot as they cruised to a 5-1 win over the Cape Central Tigers on Monday in Perryville. The weather was cold but it didn’t stop the Indians’ offense from getting off to a quick start in the first half as they scored a pair of goals from Cailyn Prost and Lana Adams to lead 2-0 at the break...
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    The Notre Dame boys’ tennis team opened its season with a narrow 5-4 victory against Cape Central on Monday, with the matchup coming down to the...
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    AI, ChatGPT and its implications for life and work (3/20/23)
    By Jeff Long ~ Southeast Missourian
    Alan Turing (1912-1954), a British mathematician, is considered by some to be the father of theoretical computer science and artificial intelligence....
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    New hotel planned near Exit 99 in Cape Girardeau (3/20/23)
    By Jeff Long ~ Southeast Missourian
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    Van Buren's The Landing expected to reopen in early April (3/20/23)
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