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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...2
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    Dexter celebrates 150 years of community, collaboration
    On July 7, 2023, at Dexter's East Park, hot balloons glowed like giant birthday candles as they hovered over the land. In a sense, that is what they were, since Dexter is celebrating its 150th...
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    Jason Smith confident no government shutdown this week1
    With a federal government shutdown looming Saturday, Sept. 30, Southeast Missouri congressman Jason Smith — appearing on CNBC's "Squawk Box" program Monday, Sept. 25 — expressed confidence House...
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    NPR correspondent Don Gonyea to speak at KRCU fundraiser
    National Public Radio political correspondent Don Gonyea will speak at a fundraising breakfast for KRCU Public Radio on Wednesday, Oct. 4, on the campus of Southeast Missouri State University. Gonyea...
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    Former MLB player Kerry Robinson appointed to SEMO Board
    Former Major League Baseball player Kerry Robinson was sworn in as a member of the Southeast Missouri State University board of governors Friday, Sept. 22. Robinson was appointed by Gov. Mike Parson...
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    Cape County asked to help promote new Stars & Stripes region
    Cape Girardeau County was asked Monday, Sept. 25, to make a $2,500 quarterly commitment to not-for-profit Stars & Stripes Historic Region Foundation -- after authorizing legislation this spring...
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    Jackson volleyball claims regular season conference title
    Clay Herrell ~ Southeast Missourian
    Two of the premiere volleyball programs faced off on Monday at Jackson High School. The Jackson Indians came away victorious, defeating the Saxony Lutheran Crusaders in straight sets (25-19, 25-16, 25-17) to claim the SEMO Conference regular season championship...
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    If a physician was examining the 2023 Southeast Missouri State football program today, the most critical thing that he/she would have to be careful...
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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...
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    Dexter celebrates 150 years of community, collaboration (9/26/23)
    By Josh Ayers ~ B Magazine
    On July 7, 2023, at Dexter's East Park, hot balloons glowed like giant birthday candles as they hovered over the land. In a sense, that is what they...
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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)
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    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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