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Monkeypox advisory issued by Cape Girardeau County
By Jeff Long ~ Southeast Missourian
Cape Girardeau County Public Health Center this week issued an informational statement about the monkeypox virus, so named because it was first identified in laboratory monkeys. "There are currently no cases in Cape Girardeau County or in the state of Missouri," said a Wednesday release, noting monkeypox is a rare disease discovered initially in...8
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    David Dickey: Mound City National Cemetery
    Visiting a national cemetery can be a humbling experience, especially around holidays such as Memorial Day. You stand there looking at thousands of white marble headstones realizing what lies before...
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    The Southeast Missourian is seeking nominations for its annual Spirit of America Award -- the 20th year for the award. The award recognizes individuals who embody the spirit of the nation in a...
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    Soldier killed in Revolutionary War was ancestor to local residents
    Nearly 250 years ago, a man who had never set foot in the Cape Girardeau area died in service to his country. Even though he would never see the Missouri town overlooking the Mississippi River, his...
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    Area McDonald's restaurants sold (5/23/22)
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