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Family works to bring Levi's Adventure Trail to Sikeston
By Gina Williams ~ Standard Democrat
SIKESTON, Mo. — This weekend marked 11 years since the Collom family lost Levi. Levi Stephen Collom died of sudden unexpected death in childhood, also known as SUDC, on March 18, 2012. Levi's family has kept his memory alive and ensured he will always be remembered. The family intends to bring Levi's Adventure Trail to Sikeston ...
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    Earthquake insurance coverage low in Southeast Missouri despite risks2
    PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. — The cost of earthquake insurance has increased 352% in Southeast Missouri since 2000. This is in a region where building codes often struggle to meet the most up-to-date damage...
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    AI, ChatGPT and its implications for life and work
    Alan Turing (1912-1954), a British mathematician, is considered by some to be the father of theoretical computer science and artificial intelligence (AI). Chances are the late genius would be...
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    New hotel planned near Exit 99 in Cape Girardeau
    Midamerica Hotels Corp. has entered into an agreement to bring a 92-room Tru by Hilton hotel to a parcel in front of Cape Girardeau SportsPlex and nearby to Acee's convenience store, with ready...
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    Van Buren's The Landing expected to reopen in early April1
    VAN BUREN, Mo. — The Landing is finishing construction on its rebuilt Rose Cliff Lodge next month. After more than a year of rebuilding, co-owner and family patriarch Tom Bedell expects the new and...
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    Natural gas rates to drop for Liberty customers1
    This story is updated. Liberty Utilities residential customers in the company's Southeast District, including Cape Girardeau County, will see rates drop approximately $7.84 for those using 10,000...
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    Tony Capobianco ~ Southeast Missourian
    Southeast Missouri State third baseman Chance Resetich has as many hits as games started (19) this season. On a long Sunday afternoon, he made his 19th hit count by driving in the winning run to complete the series sweep against Western Illinois at Capaha Field...
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    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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