Wednesday, August 14th, 2024

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Good morning, Cape Girardeau. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 14th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Cape Girardeau Regional Airport's new terminal is on track for its move-in by Aug 20, with the grand opening scheduled for Oct 1, alongside the introduction of flights to Chicago. Southeast Missourian
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ After 45 years, Ross Furniture in Jackson is closing to concentrate efforts on the more successful Furniture Finds store. The Cash-Book Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Kelly School District implements significant security enhancements, including a comprehensive lockdown system and reinforced entrances, using bond and state/federal grants. KFVS12
- ➤ Southeast Missouri State University provides $5,000 scholarships to two students annually, benefiting dependents of deceased or 100% disabled veterans via a partnership with Valor Partners Foundation. Southeast Missourian
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Missouri Department of Transportation plans to discuss the rehabilitation of the Exit 93 interchange and surrounding bridges in Cape Girardeau, with construction set to start in early 2026. KFVS12
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Aycorp Fighting Squirrels defeated the Netherlands 12-2 in a five-inning mercy-rule victory at the Babe Ruth World Series on August 13, 2024. Sikeston Standard-Democrat
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2024 SEMO District Fair: A Family Fun Tradition
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
You will never be able to escape from your heart. So it's better to listen to what it has to say.
~ Paulo Coelho
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