Tuesday, December 17th, 2024
Good morning, Cape Girardeau. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Cape Girardeau renamed the entrance to Century Casino to Rediger Parkway in honor of former mayor Harry Rediger for his service and contributions to the community. KFVS12
- ➤ The Cape Girardeau County Transit Authority has relocated to 49 Lemming Lane, with a ribbon-cutting event held on December 12, 2024, supported by the United Way of Southeast Missouri. Fox 23
- ➤ Circuit Judge Benjamin Lewis, reflecting on his career before retiring, highlights key cases and the importance of judicial impartiality and community relationships in Cape Girardeau County. KFVS12
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Cape Girardeau man was charged with DWI and other offenses following a collision with a law enforcement vehicle. KFVS12
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The latest U.S. inflation report indicates a 2.7% increase over the past 12 months, prompting financial advisors to encourage consumers to prioritize essential spending during the holidays. KFVS12
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Mercy Southeast renews its partnership until 2029 with Southeast Missouri State University to provide orthopedic and sports medicine services for NCAA athletes and performing arts students. KFVS12
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Southeast Missouri State's basketball team lost 77-49 to Missouri State due to poor three-point shooting, despite a lively atmosphere created by local elementary school children in attendance. Sikeston Standard-Democrat
- ➤ The SEMO men's basketball team, led by Brendan Terry's 17 points, secured a 93-56 victory over Saint Mary of the Woods College, preparing for the Ohio Valley Conference. Sikeston Standard-Democrat
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Eastern Illinois Panthers vs. Southeast Missouri State Redhawks Men's Basketball
The Southeast Missouri State Redhawks basketball team is set to compete against the Eastern Illinois Panthers at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Freedom is what you do with what's been done to you.
~ Jean-Paul Sartre
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