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Sponsored: The impact of nonprofits in Southeast Missouri - 5:12 pmWhat comes to mind when you think of charities and nonprofits? Likely you think of organizations that make a difference in our communities by supporting education through scholarships, by providing... -
Opinion: Kenneth Bender: 'The happy warrior'While departing the Noon Lion's Club Meeting this past Wednesday, I walked out with Dr. Tim Talbert and Judge Stephen Limbaugh, Sr. I had just reported that our dear friend, Kenny Bender, was in the... -
Family works to bring Levi's Adventure Trail to Sikeston - 5:25 pmSIKESTON, Mo. — This weekend marked 11 years since the Collom family lost Levi. Levi Stephen Collom died of sudden unexpected death in childhood, also known as SUDC, on March 18, 2012. Levi's family... -
Earthquake insurance coverage low in Southeast Missouri despite risks - 5:25 pm5PORTAGEVILLE, 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 work - 5:24 pmAlan Turing (1912-1954), a British mathematician, is considered by some to be the father of theoretical computer science and artificial intelligence. Chances are the late genius would be fascinated...
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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... -
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... -
Waves offering fresh, fast and hot doughnuts (3/20/23)Waves Mini Donuts, a mobile truck business originally launched in South Carolina and later moved to Cape Girardeau, is operated by 2009 Kelly High...
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Column: Opinion: Kenneth Bender: 'The happy warrior' (3/21/23)While departing the Noon Lion's Club Meeting this past Wednesday, I walked out with Dr. Tim Talbert and Judge Stephen Limbaugh, Sr. I had just... -
Editorial: Editorial: In celebration of Southeast Missouri State's sesquicentennial (3/20/23)"That's the funny thing about birthdays, they're kind of an annual thing." That quote from the 2010 animated musical "Tangled" is often used in... -
Column: It's time to partner with the American people (3/20/23)11When I became chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, I promised that I'd partner with the American people to deliver solutions to the many...
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Column: The crisis of the week is banking (3/20/23)Banking must have been next on the to-do list of the things the Biden administration is planning to destroy. In two years, President Joe Biden and...
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Column: Silicon Valley Bank -- more government, less reality (3/18/23)President Ronald Reagan once said, "The nine most terrifying words in the English language are 'I'm from the government, and I'm here to help.'"...
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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...
