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Amy Coney Barrett, Supreme Court nominee, is Scalia's heir3CHICAGO (AP) — Although Amy Coney Barrett is the president’s choice to replace Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, she is more aptly described as heir to another departed Supreme Court justice: conservative... -
Power outage in downtown CapeA vehicle crash in downtown Cape Girardeau led to a power outage shortly before 8 p.m. Saturday evening. -
: Will you join me in the call for prayer?14Our nation needs prayer. The COVID-19 pandemic has not only cost thousands of lives, but it's left many in fear and kept others in isolation. The country has dealt with numerous examples of unrest in... -
Eight deaths in Cape County since Wednesday attributed to COVID-197This week was a lethal one for COVID-19 in Cape Girardeau County. Officials with the county's Public Health Center said the disease associated with coronavirus claimed three more lives Friday -- two... -
Big Brothers Big Sisters marks 20th anniversaryBig Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri is celebrating 20 years in Cape Girardeau this week, but the story is bigger than a celebratory ribbon cutting, bigger even than the thousands of people...
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Sedona Bistro — Unexpected career changes lead to new restaurant (9/21/20)It's often said when one door closes, another opens. In the case of Ron and Kristi Brzycki, the open door led to Sedona Bistro, their new restaurant... -
Business Notebook: Publications rank SEMO State, Cairo port could be container hub (9/21/20)Southeast Missouri State University has again been recognized among the top 100 "best regional universities in the Midwest," according to the latest... -
From the (Home) Business Desk: Department of Revenue no longer 'courteous' (9/21/20)In what is apparently a budget-cutting move, the Missouri Department of Revenue seems to have stopped sending notices to retailers, restaurants and... -
Book Review: "Start" by Jon Acuff (9/21/20)Books are incredible things, wouldn't you agree? Some have the ability to take us to exciting new worlds full of magic and wonder. Others teach us...
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Column: Will you join me in the call for prayer? (9/26/20)14Our nation needs prayer. The COVID-19 pandemic has not only cost thousands of lives, but it's left many in fear and kept others in isolation. The... -
Column: A celebration of Ruth Bader Ginsburg (9/26/20)7One does not have to like everything about RBG -- though many people do – to recognize she was a brilliant lawyer and an inspiring individual.... -
Column: Civilization requires collective common sense (9/26/20)Without common sense in government, civilization cannot continue. After the summer protests and rioting in many large cities, activists demanded a... -
Letter to the Editor: Funding cancer prevention (9/26/20)America's public health system is finally getting the attention it deserves; however, its importance stretches far beyond the urgency of the...
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Letter to the Editor: Pro-life and pro-mask (9/26/20)I am writing in support of the outstanding letters to the editor by Steve Essner and Will Richardson, published 9/24/20. Both wonderfully address...
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Review: Millie Bobby Brown has fun with 'Enola Holmes'There is a long, questionable and occasionally successful tradition of spinning off iconic literary and film characters through relatives distant and... -
A sweep for 'Schitt's Creek,' 'Succession' tops Emmy AwardsLOS ANGELES -- "Schitt's Creek," the little Canadian show about a fish-out-of-water family, made history at Sunday's Emmy Awards with a comedy awards...
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A walk on the 'Deli' side of Hoeckele'sOff to Perryville, Missouri, where I taste-tested a place that I know well when it comes to doughnuts but was totally clueless when it comes to savory food. Hoeckele Bakery & Deli is well known for its absolutely amazing sweets, but they also have a fairly extensive menu that utilizes other baked goods in a fresh and succulent way. It's easy to overlook the "& Deli" part of the name, but I would encourage you to not make that mistake... -
Sedona Bistro — it's all in the nameWhat's in a name? Names are important. Parents think long and hard about what to name their children before they are born. As children, some of us toyed with names we would have preferred. I know I had a couple in mind for when I was a "grown up" and could decide for myself. ...
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Senior centers are open for carryout and delivery only. Monday: Bell pepper steak or Polish sausage, mashed potatoes, sauerkraut, steamed broccoli,...
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FYI 9-27-20 (9/26/20)The Scott Couty -- Families and Histories book Bicentennial edition has extended the deadline for acceptance of family histories and photos until...
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Adopt Tiglet 9-27-20 (9/26/20)Submitted by Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary This pretty boy is Tiglet. He is a 7-year-old male Blue Russian and needs a loving home. If you are ready... -
Americans may not know if trick or treating will happen this year because of the pandemic, but they're buying a lot of Halloween candy while they... -
Off to Perryville, Missouri, where I taste-tested a place that I know well when it comes to doughnuts but was totally clueless when it comes to...
