Galatia
Galatia, IL · Business
travelmag.com
This Well-Stocked Kentucky Fabric Shop Draws Crafters From Across State Lines
A fabric store that demands both a road-trip playlist and extra trunk space? Clearly not planning a casual visit. Kentucky turns one simple project into a full creative detour before the shopping list even knows what happened. Every aisle launches another idea. The quilt waiting at home gains a border,...
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Let's Talk Business: Scooping Up Summer Success by Thinking Outside the Box
Summer can bring a distinct shift in rhythm for local businesses, especially in a college town like Cape Girardeau. While some sectors thrive under the summer sun, many retail and service-oriented shops face a seasonal slowdown as families travel and daily routines shift. The secret to breaking through the mid-summer lull? Injecting a little fun and thinking entirely outside the box.
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U.S. 51 Ohio River ‘Cairo’ Bridge closure impacting western Kentucky businesses
WICKLIFFE, Ky. (KFVS) - The unexpected closure of the U.S. 51 Ohio River Bridge is already affecting the economy in Wickliffe, with local business owners reporting a sharp decline in customers since the Mississippi River crossing shut down Monday. Thousands of people drove through Wickliffe daily before the closure, with...
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‘Peach Ramble to Alto Pass’ tourism push
ALTO PASS, Ill. (Heartland News) - Rendleman Orchards is teaming up with local businesses in southern Illinois to increase tourism. “Peach Ramble to Alto Pass” is a celebration of all things peaches. The ramble will offer menu items highlighting the fruit, like cobbler and peach wine-infused ice cream. The...
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Albert J. Mencias, MD, Joins Saint Francis Advanced Orthopedic Specialists
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to welcome Adelbert J. Mencias, MD to Advanced Orthopedic Specialists. Mencias graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine. Dr. Mencias completed his residency from Indiana University Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and his fellowship from Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center. He is board certified with the American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons (ABOS).
themurraysentinel.org
New online map highlights farm stands across the Jackson Purchase
If you are looking for fresh vegetables – or just a fun weekend road trip – a new local website has you covered. The Farm Stand Trail is an online map to find all the best local goods that the Jackson Purchase Area of Kentucky has to offer.
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Heartland video store thriving in digital streaming age
JONESBORO, Ill. (KFVS) - An American pastime is still alive and well in Union County, as one of the last remaining video stores in the Heartland, still in operation. In this new age of digital streaming, customers keep coming back to A J Video in Jonesboro for more. It’s a...
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CleanTechnica
Southeast Missouri Smelter Announces Intent to Restart This Year
Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. Clean Energy Critical for Affordability & Clean Air in New Madrid. NEW MADRID, MO — The idled Magnitude 7 Metals aluminum smelter near New Madrid, formerly owned and operated by Noranda, announced its intent to restart production by the end of the year. Not mentioned in the release today is how the smelter will be powered, and whether the smelter will be in compliance with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources plan to reduce sulfur dioxide pollution to levels that are safe to breathe. New Madrid County recorded the worst air quality in the United States before idling, according to 2019 EPA data.
republicmonitor.com
Housing developments in county see progress
The Perry County Economic Development Authority (EDA) is pleased to announce several new housing developments have been completed or are planned for the City of Perryville. Lack of available and affordable housing, both rental units and single-family homes, has contributed to many economic factors in Perry County for several years. Lack of available housing impacts businesses facing labor shortages, and contributes to stagnant population growth, especially in rural communities. Efforts focused on residential development, including an update to the city’s 50+ year old zoning codes and the creation of housing support programs, led to new energy surrounding housi2ng construction.
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Cedarhurst of Farmington Announces Independent Living Expansion
Farmington, Mo. (KFMO) - Cedarhurst of Farmington is expanding its campus with the addition of a new neighborhood of independent living cottages, providing more housing options for adults ages 55 and older. According to Cedarhurst officials, construction is expected to begin this summer. The expansion is designed to enhance the...
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Food truck owners battle heat wave at Jackson Food Truck Rally
JACKSON, Mo. (KFVS) - The summer sizzle means more than the heat-it’s also bringing area food trucks together for a rally in Jackson. Even with a heat wave gripping the region, customers still showed up—some waiting in long lines for dinner. But while people outside may be sweating, the workers inside the trucks say it’s even worse in the tight, mobile kitchens.
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PORCH Initiative receives $15,000 grant to expand homeownership programs
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — The PORCH Initiative has received a $15,000 grant from the U.S. Bank Foundation to expand programs that help low- to moderate-income residents prepare for homeownership. According to the nonprofit, the funding will support homeowner education, financial readiness and mentorship programs in South Cape Girardeau.
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Pastime Antiques in Cape Girardeau announces temporary basement closure due to flooding
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Pastime Antiques in Cape Girardeau said their basement is temporarily closed due to flooding on Friday afternoon. They said their two pumps could not keep up. Their local Servpro company responded quickly to clean up, tape off the area and control the humidity. The basement,...
ricefarming.com
Rice Consultant of the Year- Corteva Agriscience
Tim Flowers has spent his entire life in and around Dexter, Mo. Agriculture was always a big part of his life — his parents ran a small farm, and much of his extended family worked in row crops, rice, cattle and even catfish. But instead of following a traditional farming path, Tim carved out a career all his own. That nontraditional career path ultimately made him the go-to rice consultant in his region and earned him the honor of being named the Rice Consultant of the Year in 2025.