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Cape Girardeau County Commission agenda for 3-25-24 meeting
(Local News ~ 03/25/24)
Cape Girardeau County Commission 9 a.m. Monday, March 25 1 Barton Square, Jackson Approval of minutes n Approval of minutes of the Monday, March 18, meeting Communications/reports — other selected officials/ department heads n Updates on new jail and 1908 courthouse project...
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Voters to consider Scott County Rural Fire no-tax-rate-increase bond issue
(Local News ~ 03/25/24)
BLODGETT — The Scott County Rural Fire Protection District is seeking citizens' support in the Tuesday, April 2, election. With Proposition Safety, the district seeks approval for a $1.65 million no-tax-rate-increase general obligation bond issue to improve the district...
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Cedric entertains at Show Me Center
(Local News ~ 03/25/24)
Comedian Cedric Kyles, better known as Cedric The Entertainer, performs Saturday, March 23, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. ...
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Chaffee event center signals new beginning
(Business ~ 03/25/24)
A Chaffee couple has converted an old newspaper office into a community event center. Stevie Williams and her husband, Jake, plan to host birthday parties, baby showers, weddings and more at The Signal Event Center, 113 S. Main St. in Chaffee...
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River Campus to feature dress rehearsal of 'Wizard of Oz' at annual Dobbins Conservatory Extravaganza
(Local News ~ 03/25/24)
Southeast Missouri State University is set to host its annual Dobbins Conservatory Extravaganza featuring a sneak peek of the River Campus' upcoming production of "The Wizard of Oz". The event takes place at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 9, at the River Campus. Doors open at 5:15 p.m...
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Adult and Teen Challenge Mid-America to hold annual spring banquet April 13
(Local News ~ 03/25/24)
Adult and Teen Challenge Mid-America is set to host its annual spring banquet Saturday, April 13, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. The organization — which is part of the nationwide, faith-based drug rehabilitation program — has held the event annually for more than 30 years. The theme for this year is "All Things New". There will also be three graduates of the program that will give testimonies at the event...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 03/25/24)
Today is Monday, March 25, the 85th day of 2024. There are 281 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On March 25, 1931, in the so-called "Scottsboro Boys" case, nine young Black men were taken off a train in Alabama, accused of raping two white women; after years of convictions, death sentences and imprisonment, the nine were eventually vindicated...
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Prayer 3-25-24
(Prayer ~ 03/25/24)
O Father God, thank you for generous people who show your love. Amen.
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Oakland's tax revolt is a hopeful insurrection
(Column ~ 03/25/24)
You’d never expect a tax revolt to start in the blue California city of Oakland. But a bunch of angry, overtaxed and underprotected local business people there have said, “Enough is enough.” The owner of a restaurant has called on other Oakland small businesses to stop paying local taxes until their city starts doing what it should be doing — protecting them from a recent wave of robberies and thefts. ...
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We must show up and do better for our communities
(Column ~ 03/25/24)
A big part of my job is community engagement. The opinion section of any newspaper cannot happen without the people of the community. In order to lift up the voices of our neighbors, I must reach out and be willing to talk to people, not just sit at the computer and wait for my inbox to fill up. ...
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New York doomed to be migrant central — other cities take note
(Column ~ 03/25/24)
Mayor Eric Adams’ agreement, announced Friday, to limit the time migrants can stay in shelters at taxpayers’ expense, is smoke and mirrors. It’s designed to fool you into thinking he’s solving a problem when he’s actually caving to the migrant industrial complex. ...
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Notable quote
(Business ~ 03/25/24)
There's just one thing I can say about business: If it were easy, everybody would be doing it. Right? It's a little cliche, but it's so true. It's hard work. It's dedication. It's the ability to accept risk. And I think everyone in this room has done that. The most important thing is faith, and I do have faith. ...
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Barbershop, restaurant among new businesses
(Business ~ 03/25/24)
A variety of new businesses are coming to Cape Girardeau, according to business licenses submitted to the City of Cape Girardeau Community Development Department. n James Macklin of Cape Girardeau is starting Blessed Blades, a barbershop at 338 Broadway, Suite 441. This business will provide cutting and styling for men's and women's hair. It will also sell snacks and hair-care products...
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Cape Girardeau Chamber to hold business advocacy event
(Business ~ 03/25/24)
The Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce will host a Business Advocacy Coffee event Friday, March 29, at the Osage Centre, 1625 N. Kingshighway in Cape Girardeau. Networking starts at 8 a.m. and the program lasts from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. The event is free to attend; those interested can register at the Chamber website, www.capechamber.com...
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Gas prices continue to climb, hitting Missouri hard
(Business ~ 03/25/24)
Gasoline prices are skyrocketing across the country, with Missouri being no exception. The national average has risen 6 cents over the week to $3.53 a gallon, with Missouri's average rising after several weeks of stagnation from $3.20 to $3.28 per gallon...
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Two ribbon-cuttings planned in Cape Girardeau
(Business ~ 03/25/24)
The Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce will host a pair of ribbon-cuttings this week. The first will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 26, at Discovery Playhouse, 502 Broadway, to celebrate its new Train Table exhibit. The second will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 28, to celebrate the opening of Mexican restaurant Seis Express, 440 S. Mount Auburn Road...
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Local financial adviser to attend Edward Jones recognition conference
(Business ~ 03/25/24)
Jackson-based Edward Jones financial adviser Cheryl Mothes has qualified for the financial services firm's Pinnacle recognition conference, which celebrates the achievements of its top financial advisers. Only 250 advisers will be recognized out of the company's 19,000. They were judged on their branch's success and client feedback...
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Seis Express offers Mexican on the go
(Business ~ 03/25/24)
Seis Express, a new quick service restaurant from the owners of Seis Amigos Mexican Restaurant in Cape Girardeau, has opened at 440 S. Mount Auburn Road, Suite 1. The Mexican restaurant opened March 8. "The menu is mostly the same but we've got a few different dishes in here," part-owner Mario Mendoza said...
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Jackson boutique born from online business
(Business ~ 03/25/24)
Megan Senciboy attended Southeast Missouri State University with a major in fashion merchandising. Three weeks after graduating, in June 2019, she started her own online business called Harper James Boutique. On Friday, May 31, Senciboy will open up a physical storefront for the first time...
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NerdWallet: 4 longevity questions you should ask your financial planner
(National News ~ 03/25/24)
Only one-third of men correctly estimated how long a 60-year-old man in the U.S. could expect to live, according to a 2022 TIAA Institute survey. And fewer than half of women got it right for a 60-year-old woman. Advisers call this -- understanding how long you'll live in your retirement years -- longevity literacy. ...
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AI chatbots here to help with mental health, despite limited evidence they work
(National News ~ 03/25/24)
WASHINGTON — Download the mental health chatbot Earkick and you’re greeted by a bandana-wearing panda who could easily fit into a kids’ cartoon. Start talking or typing about anxiety and the app generates the kind of comforting, sympathetic statements therapists are trained to deliver. The panda might then suggest a guided breathing exercise, ways to reframe negative thoughts or stress-management tips. ...
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With all the recent headlines about panels and tires falling off planes, is flying safe?
(National News ~ 03/25/24)
DALLAS — It has been 15 years since the last fatal crash of a U.S. airliner, but you would never know that by reading about a torrent of flight problems in the last three months. There was a time when things like cracked windshields and minor engine problems didn’t turn up very often in the news. ...
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Out of the past: March 25
(Out of the Past ~ 03/25/24)
Student fees were increased by the Southeast Missouri State University's Board of Regents yesterday, a move regents say was unavoidable; the university raised tuition and general fees and also boosted room and board charges for the 1999-2000 academic year; as part of the fee hikes, the regents approved an $8.7 million operating budget for residence life, the university department that runs campus housing...
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Otto Porter Jr. set the standard for basketball in this area
(Editorial ~ 03/25/24)
Otto Porter Jr. is arguably the best basketball player to come out of Southeast Missouri. Standing 6 feet, 8 inches tall, the Scott County Central alum dominated courts throughout the region as a high school player. We remember his masterful performances at the Show Me Center during the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament, where he led the Braves to some impressive victories. ...
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