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Police chief Blair talks new programs, staffing needs at Pachyderm Club meeting
By Christopher Borro ~ Southeast Missourian
Wes Blair, Cape Girardeau Police Department's chief, said Thursday, Sept. 21, local law enforcement agencies have a good working relationship. "This is a great place to work in law enforcement because there really is cooperation and collaboration between our agencies. ...2
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    As oil prices soar, what it may mean at gas pumps in Missouri - 3:25 pm
    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...
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    ALDI update in Jackson, Perryville - 3:14 pm
    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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    Former auto dealership location sold in Jackson
    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 location, according to Lorimont Commercial Real...
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    Liberty Utilities residential customers in the company's Southeast District will see rates will increase by $2.39 per month beginning Sunday, Oct. 1, for those using approximately 10,000 cubic feet...
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    Missouri State Fair witnessed a 2.5% year-to-year increase in attendees for the Aug. 10 through 20 fair for 2023, according to a joint release from Gov. Mike Parson and state fair director Mark...
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    Reece Eftink scores four touchdowns as Hawks pound Panthers
    Tony Capobianco ~ Southeast Missourian
    The Kelly Hawks improved to 5-0 on the season with a 36-26 win on the road against Principia on Saturday, Sept. 23, in St. Louis. Senior running back Reece Eftink scored three rushing touchdowns to double his season total and also caught his first touchdown pass...
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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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    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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    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)
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