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Cape Girardeau County awards $2 million paving contract, costs significantly up - 2:38 pmThis story is updated. The cost of asphalt paving has risen significantly in the past year and Cape Girardeau County commissioners said Monday they will not be able to overlay as many county roads... -
Oak Ridge High School brings home awards for helping students with financial aid1Oak Ridge High School was honored this week for its excellence in enrolling students with the federal financial aid program, Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Within the Show-Me FAFSA... -
Board of Governors moves to approve curriculum changes, Honors House changes; discusses Houck stadium design9The Southeast Missouri State University Board of Governors on Friday approved changes to curriculums and designs for the new Houck stadium construction, during its regular meeting Friday. ... -
Sponsored: The Schott Group: Meet Cape’s growing real estate teamWhen making decisions about investments it’s important to know someone with professional expertise and a large network. And when it comes to real estate, Stephen Schott of The Schott Group is the... -
Cape Girardeau Area Magnet leader Thompson retiresJohn M. Thompson has retired as interim executive director of Cape Girardeau Area Magnet, effective March 31. "I volunteered for three months, ended up serving six," Thompson said. "I enjoyed the...
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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...
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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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Editorial: Oran runners offer inspiration on and off the track (5/16/22)An inspiring story about two local track and field runners caught our attention last week. Aiden Scheeter is a freshman at Oran High School. He runs...
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Column: Don't bend to calls for a global tax cartel (5/16/22)1When all you have is a hammer, everything does indeed look like a nail. This is the best way to describe government officials' unoriginal and often...
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Column: Why I cherish the ring I found at a charity yard sale (5/16/22)It was the Saturday of the first weekend I had ever spent with Felipe. Our relationship was in that place and time when I knew my heart was... -
Column: The great baby formula shortage of 2022 (5/16/22)2That's the big news story of the week. In the richest country in the world, new mothers are not able to find baby formula or are having to stand in...
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Column: Freedom is rooted in sanctity of life (5/14/22)3In 1955, an unmarried pregnant University of Wisconsin graduate student left her home and traveled to San Francisco to a doctor who took in unwed...
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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 -- 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...
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Senior Center Menus for May 16-20 (5/14/22)Monday: Cheeseburger on bun and potato wedges or chicken livers with mash potatoes and gravy, zucchini and tomatoes, lettuce and tomatoes and...
