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As oil prices soar, what it may mean at gas pumps in Missouri
By Jeff Long ~ Southeast Missourian
While oil prices are not the only drivers of U.S. motor fuel prices, they are primarily responsible for jumps in the cost paid by American consumers at their local service stations, say industry experts. On Friday, oil reached more than $95 per barrel on the "OPEC Basket" measure, with multiple forecasts of $100 in the days ahead...3
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    Mountain lion captured on camera in Shannon County
    A mountain lion was spotted by trail cameras in Southern Missouri last week after killing an elk in Shannon County. It was the 117th confirmed mountain lion sighting in Missouri since...
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    ALDI update in Jackson, Perryville
    ALDI, the nation's third largest grocery retailer, is moving closer to opening outlets in the Cape Girardeau and Perry county seats. n In Jackson, Larry Miller, the city's building and planning...
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    Elementary students benefit from school's first therapy dog
    CHARLESTON, Mo. — A new, furry buddy at Warren E. Hearnes Elementary is helping to make students' days brighter. The first therapy dog in the history of the Charleston school is 100% certified....
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    Four Neelyville School district board members resign Thursday
    NEELYVILLE, Mo. — Four Neelyville Board of Education members resigned Thursday night, Sept. 21, after reading statements to those attending the regular meeting. Resigning were president Vernon...
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    ST. LOUIS — Ben Phillips' childhood memories include basketball games with friends, and neighbors gathering in the summer shade at their St. Louis housing complex. He also remembers watching men in...
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    COLUMN: With Cook, Mizzou can compete in the SEC
    Tony Capobianco ~ Southeast Missourian
    If you have a quarterback, you have a chance. That is the golden rule of football, no matter the level. Through No. 23 Missouri's rise to the rankings, it is evident that the Tigers have a quarterback that makes them contenders in the SEC. It may have taken a while, but the past two weeks have shown that Brady Cook is that quarterback. ...
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    PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. — In a display of textbook execution, Portageville used a balanced offensive attack and a swarming defense to defeat Charleston...
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    The Jackson Indians made their presence known early and often in a 50-0 trouncing of the Cape Central Tigers on Friday at “The Pit” in Jackson. After...
  • Tyson Underwood scores five TDs as Scott City mauls Malden 62-8
    The homecoming king had a ball. Scott City senior Tyson Underwood rushed for 142 yards and five touchdowns on 11 carries to lead the Rams to a 62-8...
  • Simmons, Chaffee roll past Hayti as team, community honors former teammate
    It didn’t take long for Chaffee to jump on top of the visiting Hayti Indians, scoring the first 29 points of the game and cruising to a 50-18 win on...
  • Portageville bests Oran in battle of shorthanded teams
    PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. — Overcoming adversity and illness within the team, the Portageville volleyball squad delivered a commanding straight-sets win over...
  • Despite loss, Cambree Scott’s stellar season continues for Sikeston
    CHAFFEE, Mo. — Sikeston’s softball team fell short with a 9-3 loss at Chaffee on Thursday, September 21, but Cambree Scott’s exceptional season...
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    ALDI update in Jackson, Perryville (9/25/23)
    By Jeff Long ~ Southeast Missourian
    ALDI, the nation's third largest grocery retailer, is moving closer to opening outlets in the Cape Girardeau and Perry county seats. n In Jackson,...
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    As oil prices soar, what it may mean at gas pumps in Missouri (9/25/23)
    By Jeff Long ~ Southeast Missourian
    While oil prices are not the only drivers of U.S. motor fuel prices, they are primarily responsible for jumps in the cost paid by American consumers...
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    Former auto dealership location sold in Jackson (9/25/23)
    By Jeff Long ~ Southeast Missourian
    The former Ford Groves dealership property at 825 E. Jackson Blvd. in Jackson sold Aug. 31 to an investment buyer planning to use it as a leased...
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    Liberty announces rate hike (9/25/23)
    By Jeff Long ~ Southeast Missourian
    Liberty Utilities residential customers in the company's Southeast District will see rates will increase by $2.39 per month beginning Sunday, Oct. 1,...
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    Missouri lawmakers took an important step forward for working-class and impoverished residents this year by enacting Senate Bill 82. This new law...
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