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Robert Prevost, first pope from US in history of the Catholic Church, takes the name Leo XIV - home hero image
FaithMay 9
Robert Prevost, first pope from US in history of the Catholic Church, takes the ...Robert Prevost, first pope from US in history of the Catholic Church, takes the name Leo XIVRobert Prevost, a Chicago-born missionary and former Vatican official, has been elected the first American pope, taking the name Leo XIV and signaling a new era for the Catholic Church.
New Missouri laws on sick leave, abortion face GOP repeal efforts as legislative session nears end
NewsMay 9
New Missouri laws on sick leave, abortion face GOP repeal efforts as legislative session nears endMissouri Republicans are advancing bills to roll back newly approved paid sick leave and abortion rights laws, setting up a legislative showdown before the session ends Friday, May 16.
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Outside the Office: Running with Bernadette Huston
BusinessMay 8
Outside the Office: Running with Bernadette HustonBernadette Huston, a nurse practitioner and marathon enthusiast, has completed races in all 50 states, 10 Canadian provinces, and several international destinations. Her journey combines a passion for running with advocacy and community building.
National Nurses Week: Flight nurse focuses on compassion
CommunityMay 8
National Nurses Week: Flight nurse focuses on compassionSam Howard, guided into nursing by his mother, now leads as a flight nurse in Sikeston, Missouri, blending clinical expertise with compassion in high-pressure, life-saving situations.
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Alyssa Lunsford-Stevens
Aviation management takes SEMO pilot program to new heights
BusinessMay 9
Aviation management takes SEMO pilot program to new heightsSoutheast Missouri State University is expanding its aviation program beyond pilot training with new airport management courses that prepare students for careers in air traffic control and aviation administration.
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Christopher Borro
National Nurses Week: Beginnings to Blessings program gives new life to birth tissue
NewsMay 8
National Nurses Week: Beginnings to Blessings program gives new life to birth tissueMercy hospitals are expanding a placental donation program, allowing new mothers to donate birth tissue to help heal chronic wounds in other patients, with oncology nurse Chelsie Cardin among the first donors.
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Christopher Borro
SALT Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony remembers fallen officers
NewsMay 9
SALT Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony remembers fallen officersSeniors and Lawmen Together (SALT) held its 2025 law enforcement memorial ceremony Thursday, May 8, at Cape Bible Chapel in Cape Girardeau. The ceremony is hosted to remember fallen members of the Missouri law enforcement community.
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PHOTO COLLECTION: Pope Leo XIV, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost
WorldMay 8
PHOTO COLLECTION: Pope Leo XIV, Cardinal Robert Francis PrevostThis is a photo collection curated by AP photo editors.
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Police report 5-9-25
NewsMay 8
Police report 5-9-25
Deadly April rainfall in US South and Midwest was intensified by climate change, scientists say
NewsMay 8
Deadly April rainfall in US South and Midwest was intensified by climate change, scientists say
Police report 5-8-25
NewsMay 8
Police report 5-8-25
National Nurses Week: Backup plan becomes a calling for TWK Jr. High nurse Paige Hester
NewsMay 8
National Nurses Week: Backup plan becomes a calling for TWK Jr. High nurse Paige Hester
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Dambach slams the door on Kelly, Jackson wins 7th straight
SportsMay 9
Dambach slams the door on Kelly, Jackson wins 7th straight
Senior Ben Dambach’s dominant relief pitching led Jackson to a 6-2 win over Kelly on Thursday, securing the Indians’ seventh straight victory for their longest win streak in two years.
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Most Americans disapprove of Trump's treatment of colleges, a new AP-NORC poll finds
WorldMay 9
Most Americans disapprove of Trump's treatment of colleges, a new AP-NORC poll finds
SALT Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony remembers fallen officers
NewsMay 9
SALT Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony remembers fallen officers
Aviation management takes SEMO pilot program to new heights
BusinessMay 9
Aviation management takes SEMO pilot program to new heights
National Nurses Week: Beginnings to Blessings program gives new life to birth tissue
NewsMay 8
National Nurses Week: Beginnings to Blessings program gives new life to birth tissue
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Stephen Casey honored for 'The Dear King' composition at Missouri statewide music competition
EducationMay 7
Stephen Casey honored for 'The Dear King' composition at Missouri statewide music competition
Out of the past: May 9
HistoryMay 9
Out of the past: May 9
Photo gallery: A new pope is chosen
FaithMay 8
Photo gallery: A new pope is chosen
'Thunderbolts' kicks off the summer movie season with $76 million at the box office
Arts & EntertainmentMay 4
'Thunderbolts' kicks off the summer movie season with $76 million at the box office
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Missourian Diamond Roundup, May 8: Oran softball bashes past Scott County Central
SportsMay 9
Missourian Diamond Roundup, May 8: Oran softball bashes past Scott County Central
Witt, Bubic help Royals beat White Sox 10-0 for 4-game series sweep
SportsMay 8
Witt, Bubic help Royals beat White Sox 10-0 for 4-game series sweep
Woodland softball dusts Delta 13-3, rides win streak into district tournament
SportsMay 8
Woodland softball dusts Delta 13-3, rides win streak into district tournament
Leopold softball run-rules Meadow Heights, gets set for district tournament
SportsMay 8
Leopold softball run-rules Meadow Heights, gets set for district tournament
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OpinionMay 8
Letter: Rights and responsibilities
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Goldberg: Right ends, wrong means
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Letter: Time ticking away on tariffs
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Business
Asian stocks are mixed after hopes for China-US talks, trade deal with the UK lift Wall Street
BusinessMay 9
Asian stocks are mixed after hopes for China-US talks, trade deal with the UK lift Wall Street
Wall Street opens higher after Trump says trade deal with United Kingdom will be announced
BusinessMay 8
Wall Street opens higher after Trump says trade deal with United Kingdom will be announced
Asian shares get a lift from plans for China-US trade talks, Beijing stimulus moves
BusinessMay 7
Asian shares get a lift from plans for China-US trade talks, Beijing stimulus moves
Asian shares are mostly higher after Wall St breaks its winning streak
BusinessMay 6
Asian shares are mostly higher after Wall St breaks its winning streak
Health
Missouri faces potential $2 billion shortfall as federal Medicaid, SNAP cuts threaten state budget
HealthMay 8
Missouri faces potential $2 billion shortfall as federal Medicaid, SNAP cuts threaten state budget
Cape Girardeau church launches campaign to erase $2.3 million in medical debt across Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky
HealthMay 7
Cape Girardeau church launches campaign to erase $2.3 million in medical debt across Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky
Missouri health officials report measles in New Madrid County as US cases surge
HealthMay 6
Missouri health officials report measles in New Madrid County as US cases surge
Cape Girardeau County Public Health Center sets dates for two drive-through vaccine clinics
HealthMay 5
Cape Girardeau County Public Health Center sets dates for two drive-through vaccine clinics
Food
Castillo: Stepping out in faith at Morley Café
FoodMay 8
Castillo: Stepping out in faith at Morley Café
Recipe Swap: 8 irresistible fresh strawberry dessert recipes to make this season
FoodMay 7
Recipe Swap: 8 irresistible fresh strawberry dessert recipes to make this season
Community Cookbook: Make chicken and dumplings with Sonja Davis of Jackson
FoodMay 5
Community Cookbook: Make chicken and dumplings with Sonja Davis of Jackson
LaClair: The Grill pays homage to what came before while blazing a new path
FoodMay 1
LaClair: The Grill pays homage to what came before while blazing a new path
Community
Cape Girardeau County History Center and Juneberry Plant Shop present Jackson’s ultimate garden tour May 17
CommunityMay 8
Cape Girardeau County History Center and Juneberry Plant Shop present Jackson’s ultimate garden tour May 17
Celebrate Mother’s Day in Southeast Missouri with brunches, winery events and creative workshops
CommunityMay 6
Celebrate Mother’s Day in Southeast Missouri with brunches, winery events and creative workshops
Faces of Southeast Missouri: Michael Landeros
CommunityMay 6
Faces of Southeast Missouri: Michael Landeros
Jackson’s Nacho Average Challenge: Sample unique nachos at 9 local spots for chance to win prizes
CommunityMay 5
Jackson’s Nacho Average Challenge: Sample unique nachos at 9 local spots for chance to win prizes
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