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Heartland farmers face rising diesel costs during harvest
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$1,240 to fill a semi-truck and drivers have a big warning for you
Truck drivers in southern Illinois say record diesel prices are doing far more than making long-haul trips more expensive, warning that the cost of moving freight is beginning to squeeze businesses across the supply chain and could soon show up more clearly in grocery bills and other everyday expenses.
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From Vacancy to Vibrancy: Old Town Cape opens downtown spaces to future businesses
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — Old Town Cape will open the doors to vacant downtown commercial properties Thursday, giving prospective business owners a chance to tour available spaces and learn more about resources for starting a business. The Downtown Vacant Commercial Property Open House is designed as a low-commitment...
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Southern Illinois farmers test new soybean variety
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“We’re just sinking”: Diesel prices squeeze southeast Missouri farmers
SOUTHEAST Mo. (Heartland News) - Crop and cattle producers say the cost of diesel has nearly doubled since the start of the year, adding new expenses across their operations. Laura Collins, co-owner of Willow and Co. in Bell City, said diesel powers much of the farm’s equipment. “Just about...
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Job Squad: September 18, 2026
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (Heartland News) - The Orthopaedic Center of Southern Illinois is hiring Receptionists in Mt. Vernon, IL. Pay is $18-$21/hr. based on experience. They are looking for someone friendly and organized with a strong focus on scheduling. In this role, expect a high volume of referrals and appointments, obtain and enter insurance information, answer patient questions, and help with general front desk duties. Find more details here.
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Heartland economics professor speaks out after Federal Reserve hikes interest rates
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (Heartland News) - Today, the Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee voted to increase the federal funds rate: a short-term interest rate that banks charge other banks for overnight loans. They increased the rate from 3.75% to 4%. Households, businesses or any entity with short-term debt...
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Power restored for Jackson, Mo., neighborhood on Wednesday after planned outage
JACKSON, Mo. (Heartland News) - Electric services has been restored to the Kimbeland subdivision area in Jackson, Missouri. The City of Jackson announced there a planned power outage on Wednesday so crews could perform electric system work. Crews replaced defective power equipment near the intersection of Donna Drive and Otto...
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Farmington City Light & Water Customers Affected By Billing System Error
Farmington, Mo. (KFMO) - Farmington City Light & Water is notifying customers of a system error that affected some recently issued utility bills. Customers who received bills with due dates of September 15, 2026, or September 25, 2026, were affected by the error. A power rate adjustment was intended to be included on those bills, but the charge was inadvertently omitted due to a system error.
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Record Diesel prices putting the squeeze on Heartland trucking industry
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American Airlines flight out of Marion takes off after a 3-hour delay
MARION, Ill. (Heartland News) - The first American Airlines flight out of Marion, Illinois took off after a three-hour delay to Chicago. The flight was supposed to take off at 3:24 p.m. on Wednesday, September 9, but was delayed due to maintenance issues. The flight eventually took off at 6:33 p.m.
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Chili, Cornhole & Contractors: A Day of Networking and Competition
Chili Cook-Off Think your chili has what it takes? Enter the Chili Cook-Off for $20 and compete for a cash prize. Chili should be prepared prior to the competition, with registration beginning at 11:00 a.m. Cornhole Tournament. Grab a teammate and put your skills to the test! The Cornhole Tournament...
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O'Charley's reportedly set to close all locations, Kentucky Career Center to hold rapid response meetings
O'Charley's is reportedly closing all locations, including restaurants throughout the Local 6 region. Reports of closures are prevalent across social media. Employees with the company indicate that locations will close after 8 p.m. Wednesday. WPSD reached out to an O'Charley's location in Marion, Illinois, which confirmed its closure. A worker...
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Heroes Challenge: Battle of the Businesses
Get ready to compete for a cause at the Heroes Challenge: Battle of the Businesses, presented by Finish Line Car Wash and the MOJO Family of Brands!. On Saturday, September 26, from 2:00–4:00 p.m. at Capaha Park, local businesses and community members are invited to come together for an afternoon of friendly competition while supporting American veterans and first responders.
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Jacob Wren, DNAP, CRNA Joins Cape Anesthesia Group
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to welcome Jacob Wren, DNAP, CRNA to the Cape Anesthesia Group. Wren graduated from Webster University in Webster Groves, MO, in 2020 with a Doctorate of Nurse Anesthesia Practice, and he is board certified with the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists. He will be providing perioperative anesthesia services for patients undergoing a variety of surgical procedures.