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Increase of drunken driving not expected despite carGO shutdown
By J.C. REEVES ~ Southeast Missourian
Cape Girardeau police don't anticipate an increase in intoxicated driving despite locally-developed ride-hailing service carGO ceasing operations. "I would hope that the absence in this single service wouldn't create an increase in driving while intoxicated incidents within our city," Sgt. Joey Hann said. "We always stress that patrons should have...
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    U.S. bombs facilities in Syria used by Iran-backed militia - 9:09 pm
    WASHINGTON -- The United States launched airstrikes in Syria on Thursday, targeting facilities near the Iraqi border used by Iranian-backed militia groups. The Pentagon said the strikes were...
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    Urban deer hunting ordinance varies from 2013 proposal - 7:50 pm
    An ordinance allowing an urban deer hunt in Cape Girardeau deals with the same issue voters rejected in 2013, but the current measure differs from its predecessor in significant ways. The City...
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    One hurt in overnight shooting; Cape Girardeau police investigating - 7:49 pm
    Cape Girardeau police responded to a report of shots fired Wednesday night in the 2800 block of Hemlock Court. According to patrolman Richard McCall, officers located one victim at the scene with...
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    SEMO grad's bill to protect pets gets hearing in Missouri Senate - 7:49 pm
    Newly introduced legislation to add household pets to orders of protection got a hearing before a Missouri Senate committee earlier this week. Sen. Elaine Gannon (R-3/De Soto), a 1975 graduate of...
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    Physician seeks seat on Cape County health board - 5:40 pm31
    This story is updated. Dr. Carol Meza is a physician who currently works as an adjunct professor at Maryville University in St. Louis. She and her husband reside in Burfordville and manage a small...
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    Defensive switch helps Advance beat St. Vincent 64-57 in C2D3 semifinal
    By KYLE SMITH -- Dexter Statesman
    ADVANCE — The Advance boys basketball team dialed up the defensive pressure in the second half and earned a spot in the championship game of the MSHSAA Class 2 District 3 Tournament. The second-seeded Hornets outscored third-seeded St. Vincent 32-25 in the second half to win the semifinal round matchup 64-57 Thursday night at Advance High School...
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  • Girls Basketball Roundup, Feb. 26: Woodland wins the Class 3, District 2 Championship with win over Scott City
    Woodland girls head basketball coach Paul Lynch can attest just how the game of basketball can be a "tale of two halves". The Cardinal's first half...
  • Girls Basketball Roundup, Feb. 25: Woodland advances to the C3D2 championship game with win over Charleston
    The Woodland girls basketball team has really put together a nice winning streak of winning since mid-January, going 7-0 in that stretch. They...
  • Redhawk gymnast honored by MIC
    Southeast Missouri State gymnast Anna Kaziska was awarded Midwest Independent Conference Performance of the Week on Wednesday.
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    Southeast Missouri State cross country runner Katie Wegmann was named the Ohio Valley Conference Female Runner of the Week on Thursday.
  • All-Southeast Missourian Swim Team: Notre Dame's Barber swam a long way very quickly
    The reality for Notre Dame senior swimmer Drew Barber is that he swims the shortest distance held in his meets.
  • Saxony Lutheran stuns Scott City, advances to C3D2 title game3
    Something clearly happened to Saxony Lutheran when the calendar turned to the month of February. The last time Crusaders lost a game it was at home...
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    Pandemic purge: Local professional organizers extol benefits of decluttering (2/22/21)
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    Being stuck at home during the coronavirus lockdowns caused people to take a look around, and what many people saw were piles — of clothes, books,...
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    New Jackson eatery features chef with local roots (2/22/21)
    One of the great things about living in Cape Girardeau is the wide variety of restaurant fare available here. From fast food to fine dining,...
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    Business Notebook: ADDY Awards recognize advertising excellence; virtual job fair set (2/22/21)
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    Rustmedia, Red Letter Communications and Creative Edge were among the big winners Friday during the American Advertising Federation's 28th annual...
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    Bonded over their love of teeth: Trevor and Ashley Blattner both have dental practices in Cape (2/16/21)
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    When you first meet someone, many people say a smile is the first thing that's noticed. For Cape Girardeau dentists Drs. Trevor and Ashley Blattner,...
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    Remember a few years ago when Texas politicians were taking "victory" tours in Missouri, Kansas and elsewhere to try and convince other states to...
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    There have been many moving parts as medical partners, state and local public health officials work to get Missourians vaccinated. But some of the...
  • Column: Cuomo is everything the press accused DeSantis of being (2/24/21)6
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    Throughout the pandemic, the press has been excoriatingly harsh on a governor who was slow to act, unnecessarily endangered the lives of the elderly,...
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    Supposedly, Monday was National Margarita Day — as if I needed another excuse to meet up with an old friend and catch up with each others lives over...
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    After cooking for Scott for 31 years now, I know his food preferences very well. Yesterday was our wedding anniversary and I always try to make it a...
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    Growing up in Minneapolis, Isabella Tunney followed the progress of her older brother with admiration and occasional envy as he worked toward earning...
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    The Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation Department and the Cape Girardeau County Public Health Center will hold a garden workshop, "Seed Starting...
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