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Redhawk coach 'respects' outgoing OVC coach, as TSU makes splash with Eddie George hire
Tom Davis
Tennessee State University was riding a wave of euphoria on Tuesday, as the Tigers announced the hiring of former Heisman Trophy winner, and NFL great, Eddie George, to lead its football program. However, there was one fellow Ohio Valley Conference coach that wasn't joining the parade.
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    Johnson & Johnson vaccine pause affects Scott County clinic
    The federal government's decision to pause use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine because of a handful of serious blood clots following a vaccination is affecting some vaccination appointments...
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    Cape County commissioners appoint new member to county health board
    Cape Girardeau County commissioners on Monday appointed Dr. Philip Taylor to the Cape Girardeau County Public Health Center Board of Trustees. Taylor -- who practiced in Cape Girardeau for 36 years,...
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    JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Missouri lawmakers are considering setting aside a day each January to honor the late Rush Limbaugh, a proposal that has ignited controversy. The Cape Girardeau native gained...
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    The Cape Girardeau Regional Airport Advisory Board was told Tuesday by an industry expert the COVID-19 pandemic "devastated the entire travel industry, not just the airlines," but believes the...
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    Three people observe the Mississippi River on Tuesday near the Themis Street entrance of the flood wall. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will host ceremonies today at the Merriweather Street pumping...
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    Cayden Drum tosses a no-hitter in Tatum Kitchen’s return to Cape Central
    Tony Capobianco ~ tcapobianco@semoball.com
    Cayden Drum threw a no-hitter with seven strikeouts to lead Jackson past SEMO Conference rival Cape Central 3-0 on Tuesday at Cape Central High School. “My curveball was working really well,” Drum said. “They really weren’t swinging at my curveball all day so that was pretty much my go-to pitch.”...
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    The Jackson Track and Field team took first place in the Jackson Invitational held Saturday, scoring 129 total points. Cape Central took runner-up,...
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    SIKESTON — Over 3,000 wins congregated inside the Sikeston Field House on Saturday night for a Historic Basketball Celebration. The event honored...
  • Zalma coach, AD bolts for Puxico
    The Zalma and Puxico boy’s basketball and baseball programs will have new leadership for the 2021-22 school year, as Bulldog coach and athletic...
  • Wiseman tops Silliman in playoff for medalist honors; Poplar Bluff shoots 297 to win title (VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS)
    POPLAR BLUFF — It took an eagle on the last hole to catch Alex Wiseman, but the Poplar Bluff junior earned medalist honors in a playoff Monday at...
  • Softball Roundup, Apr. 14: Delta wins slugfest with Oak Ridge, 11-9
    The Delta Bobcats hosted the Oak Ridge Blue Jays Tuesday and a slugfest broke out, as Delta produced 16 hits, edging Oak Ridge by two hits, and also...
  • Baseball Roundup, Apr. 14: Undefeated Cooter beats Senath-Hornersville 9-1
    The undefeated Cooter Wildcats improved to 9-0 as it won at Senath-Hornersville 9-1 Tuesday. Cooter, which is ranked No. 3 in the latest Class 1...
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    Owners work to keep businesses afloat through COVID pandemic (4/12/21)
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    While many business owners have closed during the COVID-19 pandemic, three local businesses owned by Southeast Missouri State University alumni have...
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    Cape County's latest sales tax revenue reflects strong retail activity (4/12/21)
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    Retail sales in Cape Girardeau County appear to be stronger than ever, if the county's sale tax receipts are any indication. Last week, Cape County...
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    Event will celebrate completion of downtown flood wall upgrades (4/12/21)
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    People News — Mangiore promoted, Halter retires (4/12/21)
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    Pagliai's stands triumphant for more than 50 years
    In the scramble to find new, unusual places to eat, sometimes I forget about the survivors, those restaurants that have stepped into the gladiator arena and somehow beaten Father Time to a draw. One such restaurant that stands victorious through the sheer act of surviving for 53 long years is Pagliai's Pizza & Pasta in Cape Girardeau...
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