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St. Louis city and county to require masks in some places - 4:50 pmO'FALLON, Mo. -- St. Louis city and county officials say they will require masks in some public places starting Monday., citing a sharp increase in COVID-19 cases spurred by the delta variant. Masks... -
Homecomers returns to Jackson after 1-year hiatus - 4:30 pm3After a one-year hiatus because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Jackson Homecomers returns with five days festivities, starting Tuesday. The festival will feature carnival rides, food tents, beer gardens... -
Valedictorian wants to share her title - 4:27 pm3BELL CITY, Mo. -- Bell City High School Class of 2021 valedictorian Mia Dembowski wants to share her title. Dembowski is advocating for the school district to change its process of choosing the top... -
: Giboney's 1890 fire claim - 4:27 pmIn an 1891 court case, Robert T. Giboney testified that he had filed a claim with German Insurance Co. of New York for fire damage to his farming equipment and stacks of hay. He asked for $300 plus... -
Greek Revival home tells story of family's history - 4:26 pm1Photos and Text by Monica Obradovic In 1867, German immigrant George Christian Thilenius bought a 9.56-acre plot of land for $1,000 in Cape Girardeau to build a home for his family. Nearly 150 years...
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Local Facebook group for Blackstone griddle enthusiasts attracts international following (7/19/21)Social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and Twitter are often sources for good story ideas. On average, I probably find one or two news... -
Jackson chamber's farm tour emphasizes importance of agriculture (7/19/21)Now in its 41st year, the Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce's annual Agri-Business Tour is said to be the longest-running farm tour in Missouri. And... -
Unemployed Missourians received billions in COVID aid, auditor's report says (7/19/21)More than 600,000 Missourians received in excess of $4.9 billion in COVID-19 unemployment benefits through April of this year, according to a report... -
Chamber organizations sponsor women's networking events (7/19/21)The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry will host an online Women in Leadership Conference from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Wednesday. This is the...
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Editorial: Editorial: If you've been hesitating, now is the time to get COVID vaccine (7/23/21)4After months of declining COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, both are on the rise. According to health officials, more than 97% of people getting... -
Column: Why spending matters in times of inflation and high debt (7/22/21)3A lot of people don't care about the nation's growing debt. Some believe that low interest rates for the foreseeable future essentially means a free...
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Speak Out: Speak Out 7/22/21 (7/22/21)It's that time of year again when parents start paying for "six star" ratings from pay-to-play athlete recruiting websites. These ratings are a joke,...
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Column: Yes, remember the Alamo (7/21/21)10No one is trying to topple the Alamo quite yet, but a new revisionist book on the foundational event of Texas history partakes of the iconoclastic...
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Column: Biden has made Facebook a pandemic scapegoat (7/21/21)Let's say you're Joe Biden. For entirely valid and legitimate reasons, you staked much of your presidency on getting the country vaccinated. You had...
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A Saturday morning sensation: Gravel Dogs BiscuitsI had big plans last weekend. A day trip to St. Louis with the objective of visiting a variety of establishments to feast on their culinary delights. My salivary glands kicked into overdrive, and my mouth watered as I daydreamed about the possibilities... -
Straight outta 'Sesame Street,' local produce store delightsIn Perryville, Missouri, not far from Interstate 55 at 1700 Alma Ave., sits a large dark brown building. It is currently ringed with Missouri Amish tomatoes and stacks of watermelons of all kinds. Eight-foot palms and curling, blooming mandevilla vines stand guard at the awnings' supports, and lovely wooden and metal wishing well yard ornaments pepper the parking lot. I'd found Frank and Bridget's Produce, and what a unique place it is!...
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Photos and Text by Monica Obradovic In 1867, German immigrant George Christian Thilenius bought a 9.56-acre plot of land for $1,000 in Cape Girardeau... -
Fresh fruit and vegetables are coming into the peak of the season, and it looks like an abundant crop. The peaches are delicious, and the sweet corn...
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I had big plans last weekend. A day trip to St. Louis with the objective of visiting a variety of establishments to feast on their culinary delights.... -
: Cold comfort (7/22/21)One of the consequences of the pandemic, my teenage granddaughter realized last year as she was attending school online, is that it may never again... -
HYDE PARK, Vt. -- Grappling with a changed industry, two brothers operating their family's dairy farm in Vermont have made the drastic decision to...
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Most Attended Perryville Veterans Memorial Breakfast Since Post Covid Re-Opening -
First Veterans Breakfast Since Covid at Perryville National Vietnam Memorial -
Marine Corps League Holds Food Drive for Safe House -
Ramblewood Garden Club's July yard of the month -
Ride to benefit Ashley Harris -
VFW Post 3838 Auxiliary Donates Lap Quilts to Veterans
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Home for sale - Cape Girardeau2584 Lisa Drive, Cape Girardeau$289,900 -
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Open house Sunday, July 25, Noon-1:30 PM1323 Victoria Drive, Cape Girardeau$182,900