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Jackson uses defense to down Poplar Bluff
Clay Herrell ~ Southeast Missourian
The Jackson Indians bounced back from a loss on Monday with a commanding 61-45 win over the Poplar Bluff Mules on Tuesday at Jackson High School. Indians coach Adam Stoneking said the team was ready to put Monday's loss to South Iron behind them. "Anytime we have a loss we want to use it (as a learning experience)," Stoneking said. ...
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    Biden in State of Union exhorts Congress: ‘Finish the job’ - 11:40 pm
    WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden exhorted Congress Tuesday night to work with him to "finish the job" of rebuilding the economy and uniting the nation as he delivered a State of the Union address...
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    Cape city, school officials are uncertain of new pool costs - 10:27 pm
    Despite both the Cape Girardeau City Council and Cape Girardeau Public Schools Board of Education approving the operating agreement for Jefferson Elementary School Pool that extends to Dec. 31,...
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    Three Hearts Foundation to host second annual Infertility Gala - 10:24 pm
    Three Hearts Foundation will host its second annual Infertility Gala on Saturday, Feb. 18, at Bavarian Halle in Jackson. The gala will raise money for couples needing in vitro fertilization...
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    Big River Communications sold to Illinois company - 10:24 pm
    Peoria, Illinois-based i3 Broadband is acquiring Cape Girardeau-based Big River Communications, according to a Tuesday, Feb. 7, news release. Included in the purchase is Big River's wholly owned...
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    Abused dog Pepper adopted by family - 10:23 pm
    Pepper, a Labrador retriever mix, has found a new home almost a year after surviving physical abuse from her former owner. Julie Jennings and her sons, Colby and Lucas, adopted Pepper on Monday, Jan....
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    Charleston hoops primed for another state title run
    Tony Capobianco ~ Southeast Missourian
    The defending Class 3 state champions appear primed to win a second consecutive title. The Charleston Blue Jays are on an 11-game winning streak after blowing out the Jackson Indians 64-41 on Monday in Jackson. In fact, the last time the Blue Jays lost, it was against the Indians in the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament. Jackson also defeated Charleston in the SEMO Conference Tournament back in December...
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    BENTON, Mo. — The Kelly girls’ basketball team rode a fast start to a lopsided win over Charleston during a midday matchup between the...
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    A common theme all season long for the Cape Central Tigers has been senior leadership and that proved to be the case again as the Tigers blew by the...
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    ORAN, Mo. — The Oran girls’ basketball team won 52-32 over Woodland on Monday, Feb. 6. Haley Webb had a game-high 16 points to lead the Lady Eagles...
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    HAYTI, Mo. — The Portageville girls' basketball earned a trip to the Bootheel Conference Championship with a 51-45 win over Campbell on Saturday,...
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    Vestia expands to Cape — Firm headed by Jackson grad Lauren Oschman focuses on financial advising for physicians (2/6/23)
    By Jeff Long ~ Southeast Missourian
    Jackson High School alumna Lauren Law Oschman is not a medical doctor nor does she play one on TV. As a daughter of SoutheastHEALTH cardiologist...
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    Local bankers react to Fed's latest interest rate move (2/6/23)
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