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Column (5/25/24)

Saluting America�s champions

MIchael Reagan
We can argue forever about left-right politics and why the country is going to ruin. But it is Memorial Day weekend. Let�s forget the endless political warfare being waged in Washington, D.C.
Column (5/25/24)

How my son encouraged me to experience more new things

Bonnie Jean Feldkamp
My 8-year-old son likes rocks. He wants to know how different stones form, how they get their color, where they�re found and the folklore surrounding their properties. I, too, love stones. My jewelry collection spans the decades and is filled with...
Column (5/24/24)

Stop the migrant invasion

Betsy McCaughey
Americans don�t have to surrender their country to the millions wading across the Rio Grande and crashing fences to get in. In Europe, ordinary people are fighting to save their continent and their standard of living from the impact of mass...
Editorial (5/24/24)

Memorial Day marks occasion to honor ultimate sacrifice

Three names. Three sons of Southeast Missouri. Three brave, selfless souls. Capt. George E. Alt. Hailing from a military family, it was natural for the young man to find his way from farmland south of Cape Girardeau to France during World War I....
Column (5/23/24)

Trump, Biden debate: Not as crucial as portrayed

The Biden and Trump campaigns agreed to two presidential debates last week. Who among us can contain our excitement? Well, it depends on what you mean by "us." In my corner of the professional world � pundits, commentators, political junkies � there...
Column (5/22/24)

The Biden reelection strategy

Victor Davis Hanson
President Joe Biden polls at or below 40% approval. Historically, such unpopularity has made it almost impossible for a president to be reelected. Biden is not so much an octogenarian as an unhealthy and prematurely aging 80-year-old. It is...
Column (5/22/24)

Advice to the graduate

Kathryn Lopez
"We don�t just need leaders, we need followers." A friend who�s worked in Washington politics for decades was thinking aloud about a commencement speech she was scheduled to give at her law school alma mater. She didn�t want to give the students...
Editorial (5/22/24)

Local animal shelters doing good work; help them if you can

Monday, May 20, was National Rescue Dog Day, a day to celebrate all the beagles and boxers, wienie dogs and weimaraners, German shepherds and golden retrievers who found their forever home with a loving family. International Rescue Cat Day is...
Column (5/21/24)

Cape mayor speaks out after shooting at Cape Central commencement

Stacy Kinder
I am sitting in my empty house as my extended family takes my son, a 2024 Cape Central High School graduate, out to dinner to try to salvage a celebration of his graduation and all he has achieved. I�m not able to go to that dinner, because I am, in...
Editorial (5/21/24)

Public safety is paramount to a thriving community

We lift up prayers for all involved with graduation at Cape Central High School: students, families, teachers, administrators and friends. A shooting with details still to be understood devastated what should have been one of the happiest, proudest...
Letter (5/21/24)

Honoring our law enforcement

I cannot thank you enough for your coverage of Law Enforcement Week! You and your staff did a magnificent job helping to remind us of their deserved recognition. Cape can be very proud of Wes Blair and his leadership with our Police Department. For...
Column (5/21/24)

Harrison Butker is right about men and women

To judge by the internet reaction, Kansas City Chiefs place-kicker Harrison Butker is guilty of a dreaded double-doink � a missed field-goal attempt that embarrassingly hits both uprights � with his commencement address the other day. ...
Editorial (5/20/24)

How Mental Health Awareness Month is shattering stigma

May marks Mental Health Awareness Month, a critical time to bring attention to the pressing issues surrounding mental health. Despite growing awareness, mental health remains a topic shrouded in stigma and misunderstanding. Breaking down these...
Column (5/20/24)

Why no politician can �fix� prices (and why that�s OK)

Prices are threads stitching together the fabric of our economy. They guide countless producers, here and abroad, to meet the most urgent demands of countless consumers. Prices enable the economic coordination of millions of individuals � each with...
Column (5/20/24)

Graduates need to know that life is bigger than their GPA

"Your success in high school does not determine your success in life." My high school English teacher Chuck Keller told me this, and it was exactly what teenage me needed to hear. Chuck was right, and I�m here to pass on this little nugget to young...
Editorial (5/17/24)

Developments renew, reimagine Downtown Cape

Forward-thinking developers are revitalizing historic spaces and reimagining new ones in Downtown Cape Girardeau, creating exciting, dynamic venues. Hotels Century Casino Cape Girardeau recently opened The Riverview, which...
Editorial (5/15/24)

Enjoy all the free band concerts available in the area

One of the more relaxing ways to spend a few hours is sitting outside on a late spring evening listening to a big band play. Cape Girardeau and Jackson area residents are fortunate to have three weekly opportunities to do just that.
Letter (5/14/24)

Political influence and development

The Bill Emerson Memorial Bridge turned 20 years old in December of 2023. The estimated cost of the bridge was $100 million. The shared investment was $10 million by Missouri, $10 million by Illinois and $80 million by the federal government.
Editorial (5/13/24)

Celebrating Southeast Missouri�s top students, dedicated educators

As we celebrate the close of another academic year, it�s a time of recognition for the exceptional achievements of our local students and the educators who have guided them. We have much to be proud of in Southeast Missouri. Not only have three of...
Editorial (5/10/24)

Happy Mother�s Day to all the moms for all you do

Suppose we were to put together a recipe to make a Mom. What would that look like? -- Big dollop of support that extends from the cradle to adulthood. -- More than a little accountability. -- As much understanding as possible.
Letter (5/9/24)

Legislation could prevent big crop loss

With rising prices and global instability, our country�s food security has never been more important. The recent passage of HB 2763 in the Missouri House is a significant milestone in protecting access to American-made glyphosate, an essential...
Letter (5/9/24)

How gun violence shatters lives

As a survivor of domestic and firearms violence, it is very important to me that I use my voice to advocate for those who have been impacted by senseless gun violence that continues to happen every single day and tears apart families, friends and...
Editorial (5/8/24)

Congratulations to the graduates on their life journey

For young people who haven�t experienced embarking on a career or starting a family, graduation is one of the first major life goals reached. Years of effort culminate in a walk across a stage to the applause of peers, family and friends.
Letter (5/7/24)

A call for awareness, hope

May is NF and MH Awareness Month. NF stands for Neurofibromatosis. NF is a group of genetic disorders that causes tumors to grow on nerves throughout the body. NF can lead to blindness, deafness, bone abnormalities, disfigurement, learning...
Editorial (5/6/24)

Spotlight on Southeast Missouri�s nurses during National Nurses Week

As we usher in National Nurses Week, it is fitting to reflect on the profound impact that nurses have on our health care system and communities. In Tuesday�s edition of the Southeast Missourian, we dedicate a special section to the stories of local...
Letter (5/2/24)

Why supporting Ukraine matters

Recently the Senate and the House of Representatives voted to provide approximately $61 billion of aid for Ukraine. There are a number of good reasons why our country should support Ukraine as it defends itself against Russia�s invasion of its...