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Volunteer Day set to help clean up tornado debris in DeltaVolunteer Day set to help clean up tornado debris in DeltaA volunteer work day is planned for May 17 to help clear tornado debris in Delta, where an April 2 EF2 tornado killed a first responder and damaged about 100 homes and 30 businesses.
Missouri House Republicans surprise Senate by killing $500 million construction bill
NewsMay 13
Missouri House Republicans surprise Senate by killing $500 million construction billLawmakers approved 15 spending bills Friday, funding state government for the coming year as well as maintenance needs. But a late decision that stunned House Democrats and the state Senate, the construction bill never came up for a final vote.
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Michael Seabaugh returns to Cape Girardeau for book signing of novel set here
CommunityMay 13
Michael Seabaugh returns to Cape Girardeau for book signing of novel set hereCape Girardeau native Michael Seabaugh returns May 15 for a Barnes and Noble signing of his new novel, “Gwendolyn and Eddie”, a family drama set in his hometown spanning 1957 to 2016.
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Jackson School District announces new assistant principals for high school, junior high
EducationMay 12
Jackson School District announces new assistant principals for high school, junior highJackson School District has appointed Frank Staple and Clayton Collier as new assistant principals at Jackson High School and Shelby Kight as assistant principal at Jackson Junior High for 2025-26.
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Community Foundation of the Ozarks supports inclusion, education with latest Southeast Missouri grants
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Community Foundation of the Ozarks supports inclusion, education with latest Southeast Missouri gran...The Community Foundation of the Ozarks has awarded more than $93,900 in grants to support rural schools and inclusion initiatives in Southeast Missouri, benefiting students, teachers and minority-owned businesses.
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Delta, Meadow Heights schools join SEMO Educators Advantage program
EducationMay 12
Delta, Meadow Heights schools join SEMO Educators Advantage programDelta and Meadow Heights schools have joined SEMO’s Educators Advantage program, giving faculty and staff discounted tuition for online degrees and professional development, aiming to boost teacher retention and student outcomes.
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Photo Gallery: SEMO celebrates graduates with Cedric The Entertainer as commencement speaker
EducationMay 12
Photo Gallery: SEMO celebrates graduates with Cedric The Entertainer as commencement speakerSEMO honored over 1,500 graduates at its Spring 2025 commencement, featuring alumnus Cedric "The Entertainer" as speaker and recipient of an honorary doctorate, amid celebrations with family and friends.
By Moeryae Sunshine Smith ~ Special to Southeast Missourian
Photo gallery: Cape Girardeau Central 2025 Prom
EducationMay 9
Photo gallery: Cape Girardeau Central 2025 PromCape Girardeau Central High School celebrated its 2025 Prom on May 3 at Southeast Missouri State University Ballroom, where Aimee Caldwell and Royce Liu were crowned Prom Queen and King.
By Moeryae Sunshine Smith ~ Special to Southeast Missourian
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Cape Girardeau man found guilty for harassment in jury trial, sentenced to four years in prison
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Cape Girardeau man found guilty for harassment in jury trial, sentenced to four years in prison
Missouri House backs new stadium incentives to try to keep the Chiefs and Royals
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Missouri House backs new stadium incentives to try to keep the Chiefs and Royals
Sen. Kit Bond, whose mastery of pork-barrel spending benefitted his native Missouri, dies at 86
NewsMay 13
Sen. Kit Bond, whose mastery of pork-barrel spending benefitted his native Missouri, dies at 86
Architect’s legacy, museum exhibits focus of historic preservation walk-through
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Architect’s legacy, museum exhibits focus of historic preservation walk-through
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Architect’s legacy, museum exhibits focus of historic preservation walk-through
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Architect’s legacy, museum exhibits focus of historic preser...
Cape Girardeau’s Historic Preservation Commission hosted a walking tour highlighting architect William B. Ittner’s legacy and plans to transform the former Lorimier School and city hall into a museum.
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Failure of Missouri construction budget bill shocks communities, enrages state Senate
NewsMay 13
Failure of Missouri construction budget bill shocks communities, enrages state Senate
Michael Seabaugh returns to Cape Girardeau for book signing of novel set here
CommunityMay 13
Michael Seabaugh returns to Cape Girardeau for book signing of novel set here
Jackson Indians clinch undefeated SEMO Conference Title with 8-0 rout over Sikeston
SportsMay 13
Jackson Indians clinch undefeated SEMO Conference Title with 8-0 rout over Sikeston
Photo Gallery: Saxony Lutheran girls soccer vs Cape Central
SportsMay 12
Photo Gallery: Saxony Lutheran girls soccer vs Cape Central
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SEMO Law Enforcement Academy graduates 21 new officers ready to serve 11 Southeast Missouri counties
EducationMay 13
SEMO Law Enforcement Academy graduates 21 new officers ready to serve 11 Southeast Missouri counties
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Cape Catfish baseball preview 2025: Experience, continuity set to lead the way
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Class 2 District 1 T&F: Saxony’s Nashaun Davis soldiers his way to silver medal
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SEMO REDI launches business startup checklists
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HealthMay 10
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Missouri faces potential $2 billion shortfall as federal Medicaid, SNAP cuts threaten state budget
HealthMay 8
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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
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FoodMay 10
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FoodMay 9
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