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Food & Dining: Ube Ub-session
By Mary Ann Castillo ~ Southeast Missourian
In case you didn't know, May was Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. I know school is out for the summer, but I couldn't resist the opportunity to Google educate myself on the many ways their contributions have help create what we consider to be the very fabric of "America."...
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    Lawmakers talk senior tax relief, initiative reform before Cape Chamber - 4:39 pm1
    Three area state lawmakers provided a legislative update to Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce members Friday, June 2, following General Assembly adjournment in Jefferson City on May 12....
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    Commission issues Endangered Buildings, Watch lists - 4:38 pm
    Cape Girardeau Historic Preservation Commission has released its Endangered Buildings and Watch lists for 2023. The structures on the list have "historic value and are believed to be at risk of being...
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    Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors, The Infamous Stringdusters to headline Shipyard Music Festival3
    The Shipyard Music Festival is back for its fifth year Friday-Saturday, Sept. 22-23, at Century Casino Cape Girardeau, 777 Main St., in Cape Girardeau. This year, the festival will feature 16...
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    Southeast Missouri State graduate elevated to high state post
    Gov. Mike Parson has taken "acting" off the title of state director of Social Services Robert Knodell. Knodell, a Southeast Missouri native and graduate of Southeast Missouri State University, has...
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    Senate gives final approval to debt ceiling deal
    WASHINGTON -- Fending off a U.S. default, the Senate gave final approval late Thursday to a debt ceiling and budget cuts package, grinding into the night to wrap up work on the bipartisan deal and...
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  • Old Pioneer Market weathers storm, reopens in new location 2
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    Portageville showcases grit and determination in MSHSAA Class 3 third-place win over Barstow
    By Dennis Marshall/Standard-Democrat
    OZARK, Mo. — In a game that seems like it would never end, Portageville emerged victorious after 12 grueling innings over Barstow in the 2023 MSHSAA Class 3 third-place at Sky Bacon Stadium in Ozark, Missouri on Thursday, June 1. It was a marathon game as the Bulldogs (35-3) outlasted the Knights (23-8) for a hard-fought 3-2 conquest...
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    SIKESTON — Led by seniors Kirsten Fairhurst and Reese Steward, the Sikeston girl’s track and field team had substantial success at the recent Class 4...
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    OZARK, Mo. — Despite a valiant effort, Portageville’s dreams of a state championship were dashed in a MSHSAA Class 3 semifinal after a disastrous...
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    As the Saxony Lutheran Crusaders take the field in the Class 1 State Semifinal against Villa Duchesne the presence of sophomore Camille Richey is...
  • Shifting of mindset, experience has placed Jackson baseball in an historic moment4
    The Jackson High School baseball squad has 11 seniors on its roster this spring, most of whom have played together since they were seven years old.
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    For the second time in three years, Southeast Missouri State has won the OVC Commissioner's Cup. The Redhawks won eight Ohio Valley Conference...
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    HubCo launches co-working space in Cape Girardeau (5/30/23)
    By Jeff Long ~ Southeast Missourian
    Amanda and Matt Huber have opened HubCo, a two-story, 8,400-square-foot business offering coworking spaces at 1427 Thomas Drive in Cape Girardeau....
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    Business uses for census data (5/30/23)
    By Jeff Long ~ Southeast Missourian
    U.S. Census Bureau data show continued population growth for Cape Girardeau and Jackson as of July, with numerous other data points helpful to...
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    Oak Ridge's Mudcat Coffee House expands, goes mobile (5/30/23)
    By Jeff Long ~ Southeast Missourian
    Mudcat Coffee House has operated since 2015 out of a historic late 19th century former hardware and coffin store at 4056 Route E in Oak Ridge. As of...
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    Ranken schedules Perryville open house (5/30/23)
    By Jeff Long ~ Southeast Missourian
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