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Biden in State of Union exhorts Congress: ‘Finish the job’ - 11:40 pmWASHINGTON — President Joe Biden exhorted Congress Tuesday night to work with him to "finish the job" of rebuilding the economy and uniting the nation as he delivered a State of the Union address... -
Cape city, school officials are uncertain of new pool costs - 10:27 pmDespite both the Cape Girardeau City Council and Cape Girardeau Public Schools Board of Education approving the operating agreement for Jefferson Elementary School Pool that extends to Dec. 31,... -
Three Hearts Foundation to host second annual Infertility Gala - 10:24 pmThree Hearts Foundation will host its second annual Infertility Gala on Saturday, Feb. 18, at Bavarian Halle in Jackson. The gala will raise money for couples needing in vitro fertilization... -
Big River Communications sold to Illinois company - 10:24 pmPeoria, Illinois-based i3 Broadband is acquiring Cape Girardeau-based Big River Communications, according to a Tuesday, Feb. 7, news release. Included in the purchase is Big River's wholly owned... -
Abused dog Pepper adopted by family - 10:23 pmPepper, a Labrador retriever mix, has found a new home almost a year after surviving physical abuse from her former owner. Julie Jennings and her sons, Colby and Lucas, adopted Pepper on Monday, Jan....
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Vestia expands to Cape — Firm headed by Jackson grad Lauren Oschman focuses on financial advising for physicians (2/6/23)Jackson High School alumna Lauren Law Oschman is not a medical doctor nor does she play one on TV. As a daughter of SoutheastHEALTH cardiologist... -
Local bankers react to Fed's latest interest rate move (2/6/23)Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell's announcement Feb. 1 of a quarter point — or 25 basis point — increase in the key federal funds rate is... -
Supply keeping gas prices steady (2/6/23)Pump prices in Missouri are 4 cents lower than a week ago but remain 32 cents higher than one month ago. The average statewide gas price Saturday,... -
Newbridge Retirement plans spring opening in Cape Girardeau (2/6/23)Stamford, Connecticut-based Newbridge Properties is preparing to open a 75,000-square-foot retirement community at 1205 S. Mount Auburn Road in Cape...
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New this week: 'Your Place or Mine', 'All That Breathes', Paramore albumHere's a collection curated by The Associated Press' entertainment journalists of what's arriving on TV, streaming services and music and video game... -
'Knock at the Cabin' knocks off 'Avatar' at the box officeNEW YORK -- For the first time in almost two months, the box office doesn't belong to blue people. After seven weeks as the top film in theaters,...
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Remembering those we can taste no moreI was surprised to realize that I have been writing for this feature since October 2018. It truly hasn't felt like this long, and I have enjoyed 99.7% of the places I visited (yes, that's very scientific and accurate, like everything I do.) But this time, I thought it might be interesting to take a look back at how the landscape of food has changed in the area, and perhaps spare a moment for those we have lost and still yearn for... -
Gongura: Experiencing the fresh flavors of IndiaThis week I explored the taste of India at one of my favorite local restaurants: The Spanish Street Farmacy. I stopped by and spoke to the brains behind the "virtual" operation, Frank Green. Green explained he became interested in the Gongora (Hibiscus sabdariffa) plant while breaking bread with friends from India. ...
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If the pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that our home is a place of comfort and safety. A place where families gather, bond and develop... -
Pop Culture Happenings: February (2/7/23)A knight, a horse with three crowns and the “King of Suede” walk into a bar. No, it’s not a bad joke — it’s nostalgia! 1973 50 Years Ago On Feb. 26,... -
Column: Be an Artist (2/7/23)Last year, I attended a quilt show. As I wandered from one beautiful quilt to another, I was amazed at the skill and creativity each contained. It... -
Quentin Kimbrell is in the cockroach business. In the morning, he turns the lights on at his facility, and even on the sunniest days, he hears rain.... -
Irony is my guilty pleasure. It certainly was ironic, then, that midway through “The Year of Living Danishly” by Helen Russell, I was disappointed...
