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CommunityApril 24
SEMO Opera Scenes production showcases student talent with Mozart, Bernstein and...SEMO Opera Scenes production showcases student talent with Mozart, Bernstein and more Sunday SEMO’s Opera Scenes production Sunday, April 27, features student performers in selections from Mozart, Bernstein and more, offering a family-friendly, accessible introduction to opera at the River Ca...
Poplar Bluff community says goodbye to Samaritan’s Purse with dinner and gifts
NewsApr. 25
Poplar Bluff community says goodbye to Samaritan’s Purse with dinner and giftsSamaritan's Purse completed 345 disaster relief projects in the aftermath of the March 14 tornado. As work winds down, Butler County officials hosted an appreciation dinner for the organization and its many volunteers.
By Jonathon Dawe ~ Daily American Republic

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Prosecutor seeks criminal probe after meeting with investigators in fatal motorcycle pursuit
NewsApril 25
Prosecutor seeks criminal probe after meeting with investigators in fatal motorcycle pursuitA prosecutor asked the MSHP for a criminal probe after a Cape Girardeau police pursuit ended in a fatal motorcycle crash.
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Monica Goodin makes history as Charleston’s first female mayor, aiming to boost community growth
NewsApril 24
Monica Goodin makes history as Charleston’s first female mayor, aiming to boost community growth Monica Goodin becomes Charleston’s first female mayor, bringing community experience and a focus on local growth to her new leadership role after years of civic involvement.
By Gina Curtis ~ Standard Democrat
Judge Frank Miller takes up several motions in Scott County School District lawsuit; trial date set
NewsApril 25
Judge Frank Miller takes up several motions in Scott County School District lawsuit; trial date setJudge Frank Miller weighed key motions in the Scott County School District lawsuit over alleged student sexual abuse, with a trial set for April 2026 and several discovery disputes still unresolved.
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Nathan Gladden
Jackson aldermen vote against proposed residential rezoning
NewsApril 25
Jackson aldermen vote against proposed residential rezoningJackson aldermen rejected a proposal to rezone a Ridge Road lot for apartments, citing the area’s single-family character, and also recognized outgoing Alderman David Hitt for his service in their Monday, April 21 meeting.
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Christopher Borro
Traffic changes coming for ongoing Transportation Trust Fund projects
NewsApril 24
Traffic changes coming for ongoing Transportation Trust Fund projectsCape Girardeau will implement new traffic changes for Transportation Trust Fund projects next week, including closures and detours on Perryville Road, Lexington Avenue and Cape Rock Drive.
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Nathan Gladden
Dispose of old electronics safely at Scott County’s upcoming eWaste Recycling Day
NewsApril 24
Dispose of old electronics safely at Scott County’s upcoming eWaste Recycling Day Scott County residents can safely recycle old electronics at the upcoming eWaste Recycling Day on April 25 in Benton, with a wide range of devices accepted from multiple area counties.
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Police report 4-26-25
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Police report 4-26-25
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Former Phillies slugger Ryan Howard makes pitch for Negro Leagues Baseball Museum expansion
NewsApr. 24
Former Phillies slugger Ryan Howard makes pitch for Negro Leagues Baseball Museum expansion
UWSEMO's new office space to hold child care resource center, redecorated rooms
NewsApr. 24
UWSEMO's new office space to hold child care resource center, redecorated rooms
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SEMO Athletics celebrates back-to-back semesters of academic success
EducationApr. 25
SEMO Athletics celebrates back-to-back semesters of academic...
SEMO's sports teams achieve academic excellence with back-to-back semesters of 3.0+ GPAs, marking a historic first for the university. Athletic director Brady Barke credits the success to a strong focus on academics.
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Photo gallery: Forté Tea Lounge Japanese tea ceremony
CommunityApr. 25
Photo gallery: Forté Tea Lounge Japanese tea ceremony
Canadians put off by Trump's bluster and border arrests are booking far fewer US visits
WorldApr. 25
Canadians put off by Trump's bluster and border arrests are booking far fewer US visits
Trump keeps contradicting himself on tariffs, making a fragile world economy nervous
WorldApr. 25
Trump keeps contradicting himself on tariffs, making a fragile world economy nervous
Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to federal murder charge in killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO
WorldApr. 25
Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to federal murder charge in killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO
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SEMO celebrates top mentors and educators with annual Excellence in Advising and Teaching Awards
EducationApr. 24
SEMO celebrates top mentors and educators with annual Excellence in Advising and Teaching Awards
Today in History: April 25
HistoryApr. 25
Today in History: April 25
National Day of Prayer events in Cape Girardeau feature Adrian Branch, community prayers, family activities
FaithApr. 22
National Day of Prayer events in Cape Girardeau feature Adrian Branch, community prayers, family activities
Photo gallery: ZZ Top comes to the Show Me Center
Arts & EntertainmentApr. 14
Photo gallery: ZZ Top comes to the Show Me Center
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Chiefs use final pick in first round of NFL draft on Ohio State offensive tackle Josh Simmons
SportsApr. 25
Chiefs use final pick in first round of NFL draft on Ohio State offensive tackle Josh Simmons
Jackson soccer senior Jake Johnson signs NLI with Quincy University
SportsApr. 24
Jackson soccer senior Jake Johnson signs NLI with Quincy University
Photo Gallery: Notre Dame boys tennis vs Poplar Bluff
SportsApr. 24
Photo Gallery: Notre Dame boys tennis vs Poplar Bluff
Rilee Monighan’s late goal lifts Jackson over Oakville for key district soccer win
SportsApr. 24
Rilee Monighan’s late goal lifts Jackson over Oakville for key district soccer win
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OpinionApr. 25
Speak Out: Offer of help to billionaires
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York: The essential mystery of the Kilmar Abrego Garcia case
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Lowry: Abrego Garcia gamed the system
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Asian shares soar after Wall Street rallies into a 3rd day
BusinessApr. 25
Asian shares soar after Wall Street rallies into a 3rd day
Asia shares trade mixed as uncertainty persists over Trump's tariff plans
BusinessApr. 24
Asia shares trade mixed as uncertainty persists over Trump's tariff plans
Asian shares jump on hopes tariff war may subside and Trump won't fire Federal Reserve chief
BusinessApr. 23
Asian shares jump on hopes tariff war may subside and Trump won't fire Federal Reserve chief
Asian shares trade mixed amid investor worries after Wall Street tumble
BusinessApr. 22
Asian shares trade mixed amid investor worries after Wall Street tumble
Health
Medications for Neuropathy: The Illusion of Relief
HealthApr. 22
Medications for Neuropathy: The Illusion of Relief
Covid worsened shortages of doctors and nurses; rural hospitals still struggle
HealthApr. 21
Covid worsened shortages of doctors and nurses; rural hospitals still struggle
Panel discusses science, politics of vaccines
HealthApr. 19
Panel discusses science, politics of vaccines
Green Bear program to host Day in the Park to raise child abuse prevention awareness
HealthApr. 16
Green Bear program to host Day in the Park to raise child abuse prevention awareness
Food
A Harte Appetite: For a new spin on cake, use a blender
FoodApr. 23
A Harte Appetite: For a new spin on cake, use a blender
Recipe swap: Rhubarb recipes you need this spring
FoodApr. 23
Recipe swap: Rhubarb recipes you need this spring
Why fancy Easter dinners are dying - and what we're eating instead
FoodApr. 19
Why fancy Easter dinners are dying - and what we're eating instead
Recipe swap: Cook a festive Easter feast with new recipes for ham, sides and desserts!
FoodApr. 17
Recipe swap: Cook a festive Easter feast with new recipes for ham, sides and desserts!
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Submitted: Trailblazer in the Ozarks: The Inspiring Legacy of Kathie Brennan
CommunityApr. 25
Submitted: Trailblazer in the Ozarks: The Inspiring Legacy of Kathie Brennan
SEMO’s theater department reimagines 'Godspell' with dance-driven storytelling
CommunityApr. 24
SEMO’s theater department reimagines 'Godspell' with dance-driven storytelling
LifeHouse Crisis Maternity Home marks one year supporting homeless pregnant women in Cape Girardeau
CommunityApr. 23
LifeHouse Crisis Maternity Home marks one year supporting homeless pregnant women in Cape Girardeau
United Way to hold 70th anniversary street party, ribbon-cutting in Cape Girardeau
CommunityApr. 23
United Way to hold 70th anniversary street party, ribbon-cutting in Cape Girardeau
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