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    An Afternoon at the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail: Following the trail to a perfect day - 6:23 pm
    Three friends walk into a winery: a chef, a wine and spirits sales consultant, and an English professor. They order flights of everything on the menu and spend the afternoon comparing tasting notes...
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    Jackson official outlines details of wastewater bond issue
    In just a little over a month, Jackson residents will have the chance to vote on possible improvements to the city's wastewater treatment facility. The $10.1 million bond issue is over a proposed...
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    Shaping a Space: A look inside a synagogue-turned-pottery-studio
    Until 1938, Cape Girardeau’s Jewish community had no permanent home. Instead, worship services were held in rented, public spaces such as the Elks Building on Themis Street or Houck Field House. By...
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    Supreme Court backs coach in praying on field after games14
    WASHINGTON -- The Supreme Court said Monday a high school football coach who knelt and prayed on the field after games was protected by the Constitution, a decision opponents said would open the door...
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    Summer Exercise Challenge: Have fun experiencing new ways of moving
    It’s officially summer on June 21, and we’re in a summer state of mind. With the free time and warmer weather of summer comes the opportunity to experience new ways to exercise, and our region offers...
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    Naile all smiles in MLB debut
    By David Jenkins/Standard Democrat
    James Naile couldn’t stop smiling after the St. Louis Cardinals’ 9-0 win over the Miami Marlins Monday night. And who could blame him? Naile, a Charleston native, made his major league debut in front of a large contingent of family and friends at Busch Stadium, pitching a scoreless eighth inning...
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    Berblinger continues climb up SEMO FB coaching ladder
  • Longtime MSHSAA baseball official steps away from the plate3
    If you really want to know the origins of Joe Baldwin passing judgment on pitchers’ accuracy throughout Southeast Missouri, you’d have to go all the...
  • Catfish get back on track with closing DH win
    After snapping a 7-game losing streak with a victory on Friday, the Cape Catfish broke a two-game skid on Sunday evening, by taking the second game...
  • Naile gets the call to St. Louis6
    On Sunday night, Charleston native James Naile received the call he’s been waiting for. On Monday, Naile will report to the St. Louis Cardinals and...
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    Recently-hired Southeast Missouri State men’s basketball assistant coach J.R. Reynolds proudly embraces the adage that “You are known by the company...
  • Catfish 'walk' home for W that snaps 7-game skid
    The Cape Catfish drew three bases-loaded walks in the bottom of the ninth inning on Friday, which resulted in a 6-5 win over the Illinois Valley...
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    SIKESTON — The Sikeston football team wrapped up its summer program with a busy week of activities. The Bulldogs’ hosted the second annual Sikeston...
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    A new development in Cape Girardeau will soon open its doors to fans of great food, drink and entertainment in the growing downtown district. Scout...
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    Frozen daiquiri shop coming to Cape's Town Plaza (6/27/22)
    By Jeff Long ~ Southeast Missourian
    Good Time Daiquiris is planning to open in Cape Girardeau's Town Plaza, 2136 William St., this fall. "We're hoping for a fall opening, maybe in...
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    Jason Smith lauds Roe rejection; Andy Leighton decries it (6/27/22)
    By Jeff Long ~ Southeast Missourian
    Jason Smith, Southeast Missouri's GOP congressman since 2013, issued the following statement Friday afternoon after U.S. Supreme Court action in...
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    John's Pharmacy opening in Perry County (6/27/22)
    By Jeff Long ~ Southeast Missourian
    John's Pharmacy is opening a new location today at 8491 Main St. in Alterburg, Missouri. It is the seventh location for the family-owned business. In...
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    Virginia Fowlkes was Cape Central Airways' ground hostess
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  • Column: Shared parenting should get more attention by state legislature (6/28/22)
    By Linda Reutzel
    The 2022 Missouri legislative session ended with not much getting done. With redistricting, it seemed as though opposing factions were fighting the...
  • Column: Post-Roe America begins now (6/28/22)7
    "Nights of Rage" are how some pro-abortion activists described their plans for the days following the Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade. By...
  • Editorial: Area valedictorians deserve a moment of recognition (6/27/22)1
    Each year, the Southeast Missourian profiles the valedictorians from area high schools. These are impressive students who have excelled in the...
  • Speak Out: Speak Out 6-26-22 (6/25/22)
    The film '2000 Mules' played recently in Cape and I'm sure many Trump supporters spent their hard earned money to see it, but did they even try to...
  • Column: The sad descent of Disney (6/25/22)9
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    An Afternoon at the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail: Following the trail to a perfect day (6/29/22)
    Three friends walk into a winery: a chef, a wine and spirits sales consultant, and an English professor. They order flights of everything on the menu...
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    Shaping a Space: A look inside a synagogue-turned-pottery-studio (6/28/22)
    Until 1938, Cape Girardeau’s Jewish community had no permanent home. Instead, worship services were held in rented, public spaces such as the Elks...
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    Summer Exercise Challenge: Have fun experiencing new ways of moving (6/28/22)
    It’s officially summer on June 21, and we’re in a summer state of mind. With the free time and warmer weather of summer comes the opportunity to...
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    Local pickleball scene welcomes players of all skill levels (6/27/22)
    While living in Georgia for more than 30 years, Julie Straus, her husband and five children played tennis in tournaments and for fun together. When...
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    The Taste of Victory: Local coffee lover wins in national competitions (6/25/22)
    It’s an almost universal start to the morning: a hot (or cold!) cup of coffee. Milk, cream, sugar or black — however you take your coffee, everyone...
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