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Alumni, students, faculty reflect on SEMO's milestone anniversary
By Danny Walter ~ Southeast Missourian
Hundreds of people turned out for the kickoff of Southeast Missouri State University's yearlong sesquicentennial celebration Wednesday, March 22, at the school's University Center in Cape Girardeau. Some attendees shared their thoughts on the university and its place in Southeast Missouri history...
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    What's past is prologue - recalling a Cape Girardeau bank failure - 5:53 pm
    It's been a rough March for the financial community. The Federal Reserve Board Wednesday raised interest rates for a ninth time in the latest attempt to curb inflation. Just two weeks ago, the nation...
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    Cape Girardeau physician gives rationale for settling case with feds - 4:37 pm1
    Cape Girardeau neurosurgeon Sonjay Fonn and Deborah Seeger, also of Cape, have released a statement via their attorney detailing why they settled a years-long lawsuit with federal officials. On...
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    Suspect arrested following alleged shots fired - 4:36 pm
    One Cape Girardeau man was taken into custody Thursday night, March 23, for alleged felony unlawful use of a firearm related to a shots fire incident in Cape Girardeau that evening. Cape Girardeau...
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    Shots fired near Themis in Cape still under investigation - 4:36 pm
    No arrests were made and no injuries were reported in connection with a shots-fired incident Thursday night, March 23 at the 500 block on North Silver Springs Road near Themis Street in Cape...
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    A Cape Girardeau Police car was temporarily stolen during an incident investigation Thursday, March 23. According to a CGPD Facebook post, around 11 p.m. officers responded to the 1100 block of South...
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    What has never been debatable has been the talent level on a football field that former North County High School standout Nolan Reed possessed. The only question was: Where exactly should he play to best utilize his talents?
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    A look at the new luxury living options in downtown Cape Girardeau (3/24/23)
    By Bmagazine | Photos by Aaron Eisenhauer
    There’s a reason we use the word “spend” when talking about time. Just like currency, we choose what time to save and give away; we make trades and...
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    AI, ChatGPT and its implications for life and work (3/20/23)
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    New hotel planned near Exit 99 in Cape Girardeau (3/20/23)
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