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    Chinese balloon's downing creates spectacle over tourism hub (2/5/23)
    JAMES POLLARD
    MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) -- The downing of a suspected Chinese spy balloon just off South Carolina's coast created a spectacle over one of the state's tourism hubs and drew crowds reacting with a mixture of bewildered gazing, distress and cheering. The balloon was struck by a missile from an F-22 fighter just off Myrtle Beach, fascinating sky-watchers across a populous area known as the Grand Strand for its miles of beaches that draw retirees and vacationers. ...
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New book to revisit wrongful conviction in Lawless murder case
By Bob Miller ~ Southeast Missourian
A new book examining the injustice that sent Josh Kezer to prison for the 1992 murder of Angela "Mischelle" Lawless will be published in May. Kezer, who was charged with Lawless' murder in March of 1993, was exonerated in 2009 with a rare "actual innocence" ruling...
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    Project Homecoming -- a lifelong dedication1
    Most people may not know the name Tom Seematter, but many have seen his dot drawing of The Three Soldiers -- the bronze statue that is part of Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. -- hanging...
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    US downs Chinese balloon over ocean, moves to recover debris5
    WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States on Saturday downed a suspected Chinese spy balloon off the Carolina coast after it traversed sensitive military sites across North America and became the latest...
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    Fate of former Broadway Theatre still murky8
    As the City of Cape Girardeau moves forward with efforts to demolish the historic -- and condemned -- former Broadway Theatre in downtown Cape Girardeau, one fundraiser said she has investors who can...
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    Legal recreational pot sales begin for Missouri adults1
    COLUMBIA, Mo. -- Recreational marijuana sales in Missouri officially began Friday after the state health department unexpectedly began approving dispensary permits early. Medical marijuana has been...
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    Area legislators vote "yes" on initiative reform1
    Three Southeast Missouri GOP state House members voted "yes" with the 108-50 majority Thursday, Feb. 2, to make it more difficult to amend the state constitution. In a party-line vote, Republicans in...
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    Tigers trounce Titans in Charleston 6-Man Shootout
    Tony Capobianco ~ Southeast Missourian
    Coming off their first loss of the season, the Cape Central Tigers dominated Confluence Academy 95-67 in the Charleston 6-Man Shootout on Saturday in Charleston. The Tigers previously lost to Simeon, the No. 1 ranked team in Illinois, last week in the Show-Me Champions Classic, but remain undefeated against Missouri schools...
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    Three Rivers College athletics came together like a fist Friday night at the Poplar Bluff Holiday Inn.  That’s because the school welcomed the newest...
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    As Phillip Russell goes, Southeast Missouri State goes. The sophomore point guard scored 37 points with 10 assists for a double-double to lead the...
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    If there is a football coach – at any level – throughout Southeast Missouri that has earned the right to chill a bit this off-season, it would be...
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    A slow shooting night was the difference in SEMO’s 58-39 loss to the Arkansas-Little Rock Trojans on Thursday at the Show Me Center. The Redhawks...
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    The Three Rivers College banquet honoring the 2023 Athletic Hall of Fame inductees is set to take place 6 p.m. tonight at the Holiday Inn in Poplar...
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    As the clock strikes 3 a.m. most people are sound asleep, but not Heather Gurnow. Gurnow, a Kelso native is a veterinary technician that works a...
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    Shelly Kaiser named retail director of Jackson Chamber (1/30/23)
    By Jeff Long ~ Southeast Missourian
    Shelly Kaiser has been named retail and membership director of Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce effective Wednesday, Feb. 1. Kaiser most recently...
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    Coffee shop opens in Indie House (1/30/23)
    By Jeff Long ~ Southeast Missourian
    El Kolibri Coffee & Curiosities, in Cape Girardeau's Indie House at 605 Broadway, Suite 203, launched with a soft open on Christmas Eve and will have...
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    China reopening pushing U.S. gas prices up (1/30/23)
    By Jeff Long ~ Southeast Missourian
    Auto club federation AAA reports the reopening of China's economy because of the end of COVID lockdowns and the resultant demand for gasoline there...
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    New Jackson retail development to open this summer (1/30/23)
    By Jeff Long ~ Southeast Missourian
    Family-owned Appleton Valley Farm Inc. said a new 6.924-square-foot building being constructed at 2441 E. Main St. in Jackson should be ready for...
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    Donald Trump hasn't been impressing anyone with his political acuity lately, but at least he is fully aware of one of his own vulnerabilities. His...
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    Thank you Rebecca LaClair for the memories of restaurants past. I, too, miss Zoi's and the Russian restaurant that used to be on Broadway. I believe...
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    I would like to offer our citizens a reminder of the city's financial accomplishments of the last year, and to share a picture of the goals and plans...
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    This week I explored the taste of India at one of my favorite local restaurants: The Spanish Street Farmacy. I stopped by and spoke to the brains behind the "virtual" operation, Frank Green. Green explained he became interested in the Gongora (Hibiscus sabdariffa) plant while breaking bread with friends from India. ...
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    A whole-hog sausage breakfast will be held from 7:30 to 11 a.m., Sunday, Feb. 5 at St. Ambrose Parish Center in Chaffee, Missouri. The menu includes...
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    Even from a young age, Victor Wilburn knew he wanted to make sure whatever he does “counts.” Currently, he is a professor and chair for the...
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