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Students share concern after SEMO announces planned power outage during heat advisory
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Students of Southeast Missouri State University are sharing concern after they say they received an email stating there would be a planned power outage on Saturday on most of SEMO’s campus during one of the hottest weeks of the year. it’s going to...
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BBB to honor three businesses, Jackson student at ethics awards luncheon
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — Three businesses and a Jackson High School student will be recognized during the Better Business Bureau Cape Girardeau’s Torch Awards for Ethics luncheon Sept. 24. The event begins at 11:30 a.m. at Monarch 55. Bug Zero, Graham Auto Service and the room. Hair...
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Meet huitlacoche, a gnarly corn fungus that's now gracing plates in St. Louis
An empty U-Haul truck rattled for hours down twisting backroads in southeast Missouri last week to an Old Order Mennonite community of 25 families outside Fredericktown. At the wheel was a vegetable broker on a secretive culinary mission. St. Louis Public Radio has agreed not to use his name in this story because he's afraid of losing his day job.
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Power outage disrupts operations at Sikeston PAWS
SIKESTON, Mo., (KBSI) — A power outage is affecting operations at Sikeston PAWS on Thursday morning. The organization said its internet and phone services are unavailable, preventing staff from receiving calls. Sikeston PAWS said it will provide an update once power is restored.
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Cape Girardeau coffee shop closure highlights small business struggles
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (Heartland News) - The owner of The Ground-a-Bout announced on social media Tuesday that all four of its shops are closing, including its cafe on Broadway in downtown Cape Girardeau. In the post, the owner said, “The economic environment is no place for a small business anymore.”...
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Meet huitlacoche, a gnarly corn fungus that's now gracing plates in St. Louis
An empty U-Haul truck rattled for hours down twisting backroads in southeast Missouri last week to an Old Order Mennonite community of 25 families outside Fredericktown. At the wheel was a vegetable broker on a secretive culinary mission. St. Louis Public Radio has agreed not to use his name in this story because he’s afraid of losing his day job.
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Extreme heat pushes farmers market toward earlier hours
JACKSON, Mo., (KBSI) – Vendors at the Jackson Farmers Market are considering opening earlier for the remainder of the season as extreme afternoon heat affects attendance and sales. Carmen McNeely said the market attracted a strong crowd earlier in the day, but customer traffic slowed as temperatures climbed. “We...
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Du Quoin, Ill. fire affecting several businesses
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Heartland farmers donate 10,000+ meals to kick off Hunger Action Month
SIKESTON, Mo. (Heartland News) - Heritage Farms, Inland Rice, Martin Farms and Riceland donated more than 10,000 meals to food-insecure families in southeast Missouri. Agricultural leaders and Missouri officials kicked off Hunger Action Month on Tuesday by announcing the donation. Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe and Missouri Director of Agriculture Chris...
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Crews remain on scene after massive fire destroys, damages mult. businesses in downtown Du Quoin, Ill.
DU QUOIN, Ill. (Heartland News) - Multiple crews continue to be on the scene Thursday morning, September 3, after a massive fire in downtown Du Quoin. Flames and smoke are still visible from where the fire started at the Home Lumber Co. on Wednesday afternoon. According to city leaders, the...
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The Ground-A-Bout closes all locations immediately
JACKSON, Mo., (KBSI) – The Ground-A-Bout announced that all its locations are closing immediately, ending nearly 10 years in business. In a social media post, the owner said employees were informed Sunday evening that the business initially planned to close Sept. 12. However, unspecified circumstances forced the locations to close earlier than planned.
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Heartland rice farmers team up with SEMO Food Bank for “Harvesting Hope”
SIKESTON, Mo. (Heartland News) - Heartland rice farmers and the Southeast Missouri Food Bank are joining forces to combat hunger in the region, kicking off a dual celebration for National Rice Month and Hunger Action Month this September. Community members, agricultural leaders, and state officials gathered at the food bank’s...
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Missouri rice producers donate 12,300 pounds of rice to SEMO Food Bank
SIKESTON, Mo., (KBSI) — Four Missouri rice producers donated 12,300 pounds of rice to Southeast Missouri Food Bank, providing the equivalent of more than 10,000 meals for families across the region, according to the organization. Heritage Farms, Inland Rice, Martin Farms and Riceland contributed to the donation, which was...
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This Quiet Illinois Town With Rent Under $700 Lets Life Move At A Beautifully Slow Pace
Somewhere out in Illinois, there are little towns where the loudest sound might be birds settling into the trees at dusk. These are the kinds of places you stumble onto almost by accident, then find yourself daydreaming about long after you leave. What makes them special is not flash or...
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Southeast Missouri cattle farmer weighs impact of beef import plan
JACKSON, Mo. (KBSI) — A temporary plan to increase foreign beef imports could lower prices for consumers, but a Southeast Missouri cattle producer says it could also hurt American farmers by reducing demand for U.S. beef. President Donald Trump announced a plan Friday allowing up to 300,000 metric tons...
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Jackson aldermen set tax rates for 2026
The City of Jackson Board of Aldermen approved the 2026 tax rates for general revenue, parks and recreation, cemetery and band taxes during its regular Aug. 18 meeting. All 2026 property tax rates remain the same as last year, with the total property tax rate set at $0.8627 per $100 assessed valuation. The city’s budgeted property tax revenue is estimated at $2,805,988.
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Missouri Industrial Site Earns Platinum Designation from Site Selector’s Guild
SEMO Industrial Park in Scott City received a REDI Sites Platinum designation from the Site Selectors Guild, which is the highest level of designation in the REDI Sites program. This places the 380-acre SEMO Industrial Park in an elite category, highlighting its readiness for large-scale industrial development. According to the Site Selectors Guild, “The site readiness program gives site selection consultants fast access to investment-ready sites that have undergone a rigorous assessment process set by the Site Selectors Guild.”
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Storms Cause Power Outages in Fredericktown and at Valley R-VI School
Fredericktown, Mo. (KFMO) - Early morning storms caused separate power outages Wednesday in Fredericktown and at Valley R-VI Schools in Washington County. In Fredericktown, lightning struck a substation transformer, resulting in a power outage Wednesday morning. Crews worked to restore service following the lightning strike. A separate outage affected the...