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Earthquake insurance coverage low in Southeast Missouri despite risks2PORTAGEVILLE, 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... -
AI, ChatGPT and its implications for life and workAlan 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... -
New hotel planned near Exit 99 in Cape GirardeauMidamerica 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... -
Van Buren's The Landing expected to reopen in early April1VAN 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... -
Natural gas rates to drop for Liberty customers1This 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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AI, ChatGPT and its implications for life and work (3/20/23)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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New hotel planned near Exit 99 in Cape Girardeau (3/20/23)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...
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Van Buren's The Landing expected to reopen in early April (3/20/23)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...
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Natural gas rates to drop for Liberty customers (3/20/23)This story is updated. Liberty Utilities residential customers in the company's Southeast District, including Cape Girardeau County, will see rates...
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TJ's is back, but is it better than ever?It's been four years since TJ's Burgers, Wings and Pizza has been featured in this column. In that time, TJ's has not only become a staple in Fruitland, but it has closed, moved and then reopened. I thought it was high time I checked it out at the new location and answered that all-important question: TJ's is back, but is it better than ever?... -
Conquering the Main Street Burger at Kelso Corner GrillA couple of weeks ago a little "birdie" clued me in and inspired me to take a quick trip south on the interstate to visit the Kelso Corner Grill, located at 151 S. Messmer St. in Kelso, Missouri. For those who have been around a while, the restaurant is located in the building that formerly housed the beloved "Ray's of Kelso" restaurant. ...
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: The hem of his garment (3/18/23)This column is dedicated to those who have lost loved ones or friends to disease and other maladies. A 1995 dramatic film starring Andy Garcia --...
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Callery pear tree (3/18/23)It's the late 1940s. World War II has ended, the Baby Boom is in full swing, and incomes are rising, making first-time homeownership possible for... -
For nearly four decades, Jean-Luc Picard of "Star Trek" has largely been presented as genteel, erudite and -- at times -- quite buttoned up. Yes, he... -
Callery pear tree (3/18/23)It's the late 1940s. World War II has ended, the Baby Boom is in full swing, and incomes are rising, making first-time homeownership possible for... -
Learning briefs 3/19/23 (3/18/23)Applications are being accepted for the Ruth A. Buckhannon Memorial RN Scholarship, which will be awarded to a 2023 graduating senior of any public...
