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Officials say project to ease 177 flooding to finish in Nov. - 9:19 pmWork is continuing to alleviate flooding along a mile-long section of Highway 177 on the northeastern edge of Cape Girardeau. Kevin Plott, an engineer with the state Department of Transportation,... -
Visit Cape organization to host city's Juneteenth celebration - 9:18 pmOrganizers from Visit Cape will hold a celebration of humanity and unity to honor Juneteenth on June 18 at Iver's Square -- Juneteenth: Doin' it Together. Executive director of the Cape Girardeau... -
Historic Jackson water tower reaches landmark status - 9:16 pmThe Depression-era water tank at Eastview Street and Sawyer Lane in Jackson, reportedly America's oldest water tower constructed of all welded steel and still in use, has been designated a "water... -
Cape Martial Arts hosts Tuesday health fair - 9:14 pmReady to talk health are Stacy Skidmore, left, Christy Sprengle, middle, and Dotty Golson at the Cape Girardeau County Public Heath Center booth at Tuesday's Cape Health Fair hosted by Cape Martial... -
Smoke detector campaign takes place in south Cape Girardeau - 9:13 pmA simple device, powered by a 9-volt battery, can help keep a family alive in case of fire. This message was carried to south Cape Girardeau Saturday in physical form as American Red Cross volunteers...
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The business of blood — drilling down on 'the gift of life' (5/16/22)American Red Cross was founded in the United States by Clara Barton 141 years ago this Saturday. Rarely in the organization's long tenure has the... -
Cape Girardeau Area Magnet leader Thompson retires (5/16/22)John M. Thompson has retired as interim executive director of Cape Girardeau Area Magnet, effective March 31. "I volunteered for three months, ended... -
Schnuck Markets given kudos by WSJ (5/16/22)Family-owned Schnuck Markets of St. Louis is among 51 companies -- and one of three in Missouri — named a 2022 U.S. "best managed company." Awarded... -
Use-tax receipts in May show year-to-year drop in Cape Girardeau County (5/16/22)Use-tax receipts dropped 14% in May in Cape Girardeau County compared to the same month in 2021 — an indication of slower out-of-state and online...
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Column: The shifting language of abortion (5/18/22)For about a half-second after the leak of the Supreme Court draft opinion in the case that may throw out Roe v. Wade, people who support Roe dropped...
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Column: Don't weaponize demographic change (5/18/22)The horrific massacre in Buffalo, New York, has created a debate about the "great replacement theory," the rancid theory adopted by white...
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Editorial: Former MLB player Granderson to hold Fitness Sports Clinic for PORCH (5/18/22)A big event will be held in Cape Girardeau on Saturday, connecting area youth with a former Major League Baseball player who will conduct a one-day...
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Column: Carroll and Debbie Williams played vital roles at local school (5/17/22)Few people are more committed to Christian education than Carroll and Debbie Williams. The two have played important roles at Lynwood Christian... -
Paid Letter: Banning abortion and its impact in Missouri (5/17/22)If the U.S. Supreme Court overturns its decision guaranteeing reproductive rights, and the question is returned to the states, then I predict we can...
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'Doctor Strange 2' keeps hold on top spot in 2nd weekend"Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness" stayed on top of the box office charts during its second weekend in theaters, earning an additional $61... -
K-9 featured in Netflix's 'Rescued by Ruby' euthanizedPROVIDENCE, R.I. -- A Rhode Island dog whose inspiring story of going from shelter dog to lifesaving police K-9 became the subject of a recent...
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A dark pie wins the race at Smokin Double Barrels BBQMy favorite thing about trying new places is discovering a dish that I've never tasted before, something brand new and unique. I went to Smokin Double Barrels BBQ in Perryville, Missouri, last week, hoping to find just that, and boy, did I! Smokin Double Barrels BBQ is in a small white building, unassuming but neat as a pin inside. ... -
Shimmy over to downtown Cape's newest location for a java joltAfter driving past 811 Broadway in downtown Cape Girardeau for months on end waiting for any signs of life, I was rewarded Saturday afternoon. Speakeasy Coffee Company finally opened. I wrapped up some business a few doors down then wandered over. I wish I could say I was dressed in my "glad rags" on my way to shimmy the hours away in a dimly lit lounge, but it isn't that kind of speakeasy...
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NEW YORK -- Spoiler alert: Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey obviously knew how "The Office" ended its nine-year run on NBC, because, after all, they... -
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NEW YORK -- Top leaders of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops called on the faithful to pray and fast Friday, in hopes the Supreme Court is on... -
Popular and native (5/14/22)The annual sunflower (Helianthus annus) has a long history in North America, with evidence of its cultivation for food, ceremonial and medical use by... -
FYI 5-15-22 (5/14/22)The Scott City Knights of Columbus will hold its monthly third-Sunday breakfast from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m., May 15 at the KC Hall in Scott City. The...
