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21st annual Tour de Corn held in East Prairie
Christian Johnson/Delta Dunklin Democrat
EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. -- Nearly 900 cyclists gathered in East Prairie Saturday for the annual Tour de Corn charity bike ride and 48th annual Sweet Corn Festival. Without famed races like the Tour de France or Giro d'Italia, it's easy for many to disregard cycling as a physical sport in this area. Southeast Missouri cyclists may not be traversing the...
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    Shaping a Space: A look inside a synagogue-turned-pottery-studio - 10:49 pm
    Until 1938, Cape Girardeau’s Jewish community had no permanent home. Instead, worship services were held in rented, public spaces such as the Elks Building on Themis Street or Houck Field House. By...
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    Supreme Court backs coach in praying on field after games - 10:48 pm
    WASHINGTON -- The Supreme Court said Monday a high school football coach who knelt and prayed on the field after games was protected by the Constitution, a decision opponents said would open the door...
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    Summer Exercise Challenge: Have fun experiencing new ways of moving - 10:23 pm
    It’s officially summer on June 21, and we’re in a summer state of mind. With the free time and warmer weather of summer comes the opportunity to experience new ways to exercise, and our region offers...
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    Jackson official encourages voters to pass bond issue - 10:20 pm
    In just a little over a month, Jackson residents will have the chance to vote on possible improvements to the city's wastewater treatment facility. The $10.1 million bond issue is over a proposed...
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    CrossRoads Church to host food distribution - 10:15 pm
    CrossRoads Church will be partnering with Southeast Missouri Food Bank to help feed hungry Cape Girardeau County residents. The food distribution will occur from 10 a.m. to noon today at the church,...
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    Southeast Missouri State football coach Tom Matukewicz has continually handed Luke Berblinger more and more responsibility in his three-plus years with the Redhawk program.
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    On Sunday night, Charleston native James Naile received the call he’s been waiting for. On Monday, Naile will report to the St. Louis Cardinals and...
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    Recently-hired Southeast Missouri State men’s basketball assistant coach J.R. Reynolds proudly embraces the adage that “You are known by the company...
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    SIKESTON — Charleston was one of 10 teams to compete in the second annual Sikeston 7-on-7 and Big Man Tournament on Tuesday, June 21. The Bluejays...
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    A new development in Cape Girardeau will soon open its doors to fans of great food, drink and entertainment in the growing downtown district. Scout...
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    Frozen daiquiri shop coming to Cape's Town Plaza (6/27/22)
    By Jeff Long ~ Southeast Missourian
    Good Time Daiquiris is planning to open in Cape Girardeau's Town Plaza, 2136 William St., this fall. "We're hoping for a fall opening, maybe in...
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    Jason Smith lauds Roe rejection; Andy Leighton decries it (6/27/22)
    By Jeff Long ~ Southeast Missourian
    Jason Smith, Southeast Missouri's GOP congressman since 2013, issued the following statement Friday afternoon after U.S. Supreme Court action in...
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    John's Pharmacy opening in Perry County (6/27/22)
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    John's Pharmacy is opening a new location today at 8491 Main St. in Alterburg, Missouri. It is the seventh location for the family-owned business. In...
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  • Column: Shared parenting should get more attention by state legislature (6/28/22)
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    Until 1938, Cape Girardeau’s Jewish community had no permanent home. Instead, worship services were held in rented, public spaces such as the Elks...
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