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July 16

Leaders outline Cape Girardeau’s future at State of the Community LuncheonLeaders outline Cape Girardeau’s future at State of the Community Luncheon

Gov. Mike Kehoe and local leaders used Cape Girardeau’s State of the Community Luncheon to tout recent wins and lay out plans on taxes, flooding, public safety and SEMO’s future.

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Difference Maker 2026: Debra Mitchell-Braxton

July 17

Difference Maker 2026: Debra Mitchell-Braxton

From SEMO adviser to MLK Day breakfast founder, Debra Mitchell-Braxton has spent decades expanding educational access and community service in Cape Girardeau.

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Missouri developer, employees accused of illegally moving historic graves want class action lawsuit dropped

July 17

Missouri developer, employees accused of illegally moving historic graves want class action lawsuit ...

Developer and workers accused of disturbing 200-year-old graves seek to toss civil suit, while a descendant of those buried argues the case should move forward.

Missouri developer, employees accused of illegally moving historic graves want class action lawsuit dropped

More than 100 were rescued from floods by SE Missouri and STL area firefighters. Here's how it happened

July 17

More than 100 were rescued from floods by SE Missouri and STL area firefighters. Here's how it happe...

How 45 Southeast Missouri rescuers helped saved 103 people from sudden Black River floods, coordinating boats, helicopters and multiple agencies with no deaths.

More than 100 were rescued from floods by SE Missouri and STL area firefighters. Here's how it happened

New SEMO–Missouri S&T partnership lets students start engineering degree close to home, finish at S&T

July 17

New SEMO–Missouri S&T partnership lets students start engineering degree close to home, finish at S&...

New SEMO–Missouri S&T pathway lets students spend two years at SEMO, then transfer to Missouri S&T to finish civil, electrical or mechanical engineering degrees.

Southeast Missourian

New SEMO–Missouri S&T partnership lets students start engineering degree close to home, finish at S&T

Lawsuit seeks to block Missouri ban on intoxicating hemp products

July 17

Lawsuit seeks to block Missouri ban on intoxicating hemp products

Hemp businesses sue to block Missouri’s November ban on intoxicating hemp products, arguing the new law is unconstitutionally vague and could wipe out legal CBD sales.

Rebecca Rivas ~ Missouri Independent

Lawsuit seeks to block Missouri ban on intoxicating hemp products

Slumping AI stocks drag down markets around the world

July 16

Slumping AI stocks drag down markets around the world

NEW YORK (AP) — Drops for computer chipmakers and other winners of the

STAN CHOE, Associated Press

Slumping AI stocks drag down markets around the world

Missouri ballot measure campaigns dominate fundraising, ad spending for primary

July 16

Missouri ballot measure campaigns dominate fundraising, ad spending for primary

More than $27 million has poured into Missouri campaigns over Aug. 4 ballot measures, far outpacing fundraising for congressional and state legislative primaries.

Missouri ballot measure campaigns dominate fundraising, ad spending for primary

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Cape Girardeau City Council agenda 7/20/26

July 17

Cape Girardeau City Council agenda 7/20/26

Jackson Board of Aldermen agenda 7/20/26

July 17

Jackson Board of Aldermen agenda 7/20/26

Cape Girardeau County Commission agenda 7/20/26

July 17

Cape Girardeau County Commission agenda 7/20/26

Congressional votes July 10-16, 2026

July 17

Congressional votes July 10-16, 2026

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Media Gallery

Sunflowers bloom in Kalyvia Varikou, near Litochoro in northern Greece, backdropped by Mount Olympus, Wednesday, July 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Petros Giannakouris)

July 18

Mount Olympus, home of the ancient Greek gods, is a candidat...

LITOCHORO, Greece (AP) — Snow-capped for much of the year, Mount Olympus, mythological home of ancient

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Women are dying in Africa as US ramps up its global battle against abortion

July 18

Women are dying in Africa as US ramps up its global battle against abortion

US and Iran escalate strikes across Mideast

July 17

US and Iran escalate strikes across Mideast

Texas floods have left high waters and a big cleanup job after hundreds of people are rescued

July 17

Texas floods have left high waters and a big cleanup job after hundreds of people are rescued

Disappointed France, England meet for third place in World Cup

July 17

Disappointed France, England meet for third place in World Cup

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Sports

St. Louis Cardinals' JJ Wetherholt celebrates with Iván Herrera (48) after hitting a solo home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the fifth inning of a baseball game, Friday, July 17, 2026, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

July 17

Wetherholt hits solo HR, Winn has 3 RBIs to lead Cardinals past D-backs 5-4

Former Cape Catfish hitter Owen Henne takes an at-bat during his time with the team.

July 17

From Pirates fan to Cardinal prospect: Former Catfish star begins professional journey with St. Louis

Poplar Bluff volleyball strives for quick offense under first-year coach Walker

July 17

Poplar Bluff volleyball strives for quick offense under first-year coach Walker

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July 16

Eduard Löwen’s late PK goal sends St. Louis City past Sporting KC 3-2 as MLS resumes

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Business

Difference Maker 2026: Margaret George

July 15

Difference Maker 2026: Margaret George

Traders Chris Lagana, left, and Michael Capolino work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Thursday, June 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

July 15

US stocks rise within 0.5% of their record, even as oil prices keep climbing

Difference Maker 2026: Darren Burgfeld

July 13

Difference Maker 2026: Darren Burgfeld

Business leaders networking

July 10

SEMO WORKS: Building regional apprenticeship network for Southeast Missouri employers

Opinion

July 17

Letter: Congressman's comments are misleading

Letter: Cape Girardeau resident challenges Rep. Jason Smith’s claims on socialism, taxes and immigration, and calls for a return to bipartisan respect and fiscal responsibility.

Sauer: Midterm candidates who tackle health care fraud could sway swing voters

July 17

Sauer: Midterm candidates who tackle health care fraud could sway swing voters

July 17

Speak Out: Thoughts on voting

In this Speak Out, readers clash over Trump, MAGA, Democrats, voting rules, data centers, a Cape Girardeau lawsuit and the city’s future.

Uptown Jackson comes alive in July each year as friends and neighbors gather for Jackson Homecomers.

July 16

Our opinion: Jackson Homecomers is weeklong friendly visit

Health

They harvest the nation's food, but new rule may strip farmworkers of health insurance

July 14

They harvest the nation's food, but new rule may strip farmworkers of health insurance

The Columbus Care Center, a 'day hab' facility to serve adults with special needs, opened its doors last month at 1520 E. Salcedo Road in Sikeston.

July 7

New Columbus Care Center opens in Sikeston, expanding services for adults with disabilities

Mercy Southeast ICU/CTU staff gathers for reunion

June 25

Mercy Southeast ICU/CTU staff gathers for reunion

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Sponsored Content: Peel Back the Truth: Neuropathy has Layers

June 25

Sponsored Content: Peel Back the Truth: Neuropathy has Layers

Community

Through the Woods: The river cooter

July 17

Through the Woods: The river cooter

Kitchen gadgets, food waste tips and free lunch at FCE program

July 16

Kitchen gadgets, food waste tips and free lunch at FCE program

Adventure Cycling Association marks 50 years with new 3,805-mile Golden Gravel Trail from Missouri to Oregon

July 16

Adventure Cycling Association marks 50 years with new 3,805-mile Golden Gravel Trail from Missouri to Oregon

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July 13

Scott City Musings: Do we rely too much

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