The Associated Press ~ 8/28/08
CAMERON, Mo. — Six residents of this northwest Missouri town have filed lawsuits against the owners of a long-closed insulation factory that they claim helped cause a rash of brain cancers and other illnesses.
By DAVE CARPENTER ~ The Associated Press ~ 8/28/08
CHICAGO — Today's retirees live in what may be the waning days of retirement's golden age, enjoying the full benefits of Social Security and company pensions in many cases.
The Associated Press ~ 8/26/08
GLENVILLE, W.Va. — Crammed on middle linebacker Derek Walker's plate are beef, mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, spinach and a roll.
By TIM PARADIS ~ The Associated Press ~ 8/26/08
NEW YORK — Stocks sank in light trading Monday as worries about American International Group Inc. touched off broader concerns that the deterioration of the credit markets will bring more big losses for financial companies.
By Brian Blackwell ~ Southeast Missourian ~ 8/25/08
Nostalgia meets revitalization with the opening of Stevie's Steakburgers, planned for later this week.
By JOSH FUNK
~ The Associated Press ~ 8/25/08
OMAHA, Neb. — The Nebraska Supreme Court's ruling Friday in a sexual harassment case was believed to be its first on hostile work environments and intolerable job conditions.
By RACHEL BECK
~ The Associated Press ~ 8/25/08
Hedging is akin to an insurance policy that companies use to protect themselves from the possibility of higher market prices
8/25/08
Cook joins staff at Antonio's Salon Lindsay Cook has joined the staff at Antonio's Salon, 127 N, New Madrid St., Sikeston, Mo.
8/25/08
Freedom from Smoking program offeredSaint Francis Health and Wellness Center and Services to Business are offering the American Lung Association Freedom From Smoking program. The program will be held at the worksite, with classes at a time appropriate for the employer and employees.
The Associated Press ~ 8/23/08
WASHINGTON — Boeing Co. is considering bailing out of a politically charged competition for a $35 billion contract to build aerial refueling tankers for the Air Force, if it does not receive an additional four months from the Pentagon to assemble its offer.
By MARCO SIBAJA ~ The Associated Press ~ 8/23/08
BRASILIA, Brazil — The head of Belgian-Brazilian brewer InBev SA said Friday he's confident his company's takeover of Anheuser-Busch will be cleared by U.S. regulators by the end of the year.
By STEPHEN SINGER ~ The Associated Press ~ 8/21/08
HARTFORD, Conn. — For school bus driver Jamille Aine, a cold is more than an inconvenience. His employer does not offer paid sick days, so if he can't shake the bug, he may not be able to pay his bills.
8/18/08
Arch locates in FarmingtonFARMINGTON, Mo. — Arch Air Medical Service moved its base from Cape Girardeau to Farmington in late June.Arch will operate its air ambulance helicopter from a hangar at the Farmington Regional Airport.
By Linda Redeffer
~ Business Today ~ 8/18/08
An alternative to listing a house for sale with a real estate agency can be selling it at auction. It matters how that auction is handled.
By Linda Redeffer
~ Business Today ~ 8/18/08
Tom Kelsey of Cape Girardeau followed his father's footsteps into real estate, and has left his indelible mark on the commercial sales aspect of it. In 1994, he formed Lorimont Place, Ltd.
8/18/08
Tuesday | Aug. 19Cape Girardeau: Cape Chamber, Business After Hours, 5 p.m., Show Me Center. Monthly networking event.Jackson: Jackson Farmers' Market, 5 p.m., East side of courthouse on Barton Street.Tuesday | Aug.
8/18/08
Incubating small businessWhen Dennis Roedemeier agreed in 2003 to take on the job of building up Southeast Missouri State University's role as a center for business development and applied research, he made a five-year commitment to the job.
8/18/08
Tax liens and lien discharges recorded at the office of Kay Asbell, recorder of deeds, during the month of July are filed by the Missouri Department of Revenue, except as indicated by IRS designation. For more information, contact the recorder's office at (573) 568-3444.
8/18/08
Deep Dish Pizza availableResidents now have a new choice in the selection of pizza places when deciding where to dine. Pizzeria Adagio opened in July and specializes in deep dish (Chicago-style) pizza.
8/18/08
Sterling Bank ups FDIC coveragePOPLAR BLUFF, Mo. — Sterling Bank is offering access to up to $20 million in FDIC insurance coverage. Sterling Bank is currently the only bank in the Poplar Bluff area to offer this service.