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Arts & EntertainmentMarch 2
'Captain America: Brave New World' stays at the top on weak Oscars weekend at the box officeCaptain America: Brave New World" leads the box office with $15 million despite a weak Oscars weekend. The film faces little competition in March, while "Last Breath" debuts with $7.8 million.
HealthMarch 2
Former Cape resident involved in groundbreaking pediatric heart surgery methods, using heart parts f...Doug Overbey, a congenital heart surgeon and Notre Dame High School alum, is pioneering pediatric heart surgeries at Duke University. His innovative "domino transplant" method uses living donor heart valves to help multiple children, potentially reducing the need f...
WorldMarch 2
The Trump administration may exclude government spending from GDP, obscuring the impact of DOGE cutsWEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said Sunday that government spending could be separated from gross domestic product reports in response to questions about whether the spending cuts pushed by 
NewsMarch 2
Homophobic chant at San Diego FC's inaugural home match condemned by coach, sporting directorSAN DIEGO (AP) — San Diego FC coach Mikey Varas and sporting director Tyler Heaps expressed disappointment and anger after their club's inaugural home match was marred in the second half by three occurrences of 
WorldMarch 2
Private lunar lander Blue Ghost aces moon touchdown with a special delivery for NASAFirefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost lander successfully touched down on the moon, delivering experiments for NASA. This marks the first private lunar landing without a crash, paving the way for future missions.
Arts & EntertainmentMarch 2
SEMO’s Department of Music celebrates high school and college musical talent at Revelry!
SEMO's Department of Music hosted "Revelry!" at River Campus, showcasing high school and college talents through vibrant performances by the University Concert Band and Southeast Wind Symphony.
WorldMarch 2
Trump's next first speech to Congress is bound to have little resemblance to his last first oneWASHINGTON (AP) — The nation will hear a new president sing a far different tune in his prime-time address before Congress on Tuesday night. Some Americans will lustily sing along. Others will plug their ears.
WorldMarch 2
Israel cuts off aid to Gaza in attempt to pressure Hamas to accept new ceasefire proposalTEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel stopped the entry of all goods and supplies into the Gaza Strip on Sunday and warned of “additional consequences” if Hamas doesn't accept a new proposal to extend the first phase of a 
WorldMarch 2
Chanel event brings Oscar nominees together the night before the big showBEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — The patio of the storied Polo Lounge at the Beverly Hills Hotel was packed to the brim with Hollywood stars for the annual Chanel and Charles Finch dinner on Saturday, the final event before the 
SportsMarch 2
Jackson boys wrestling places 11th in Class 4 with four all-state medalists; Kayleigh Milam earns si...Jackson High School made history at the 2025 MSHSAA Wrestling Championships, with Kayleigh Milam becoming the school's first-ever state finalist. Four Jackson boys also earned podium finishes.
SportsMarch 1
Winning streak snapped as Redhawks MBB loses at Eastern Illinois in regular-season finaleSoutheast Missouri State men's 10-game winning streak ended with a loss to Eastern Illinois. Despite clinching the OVC regular-season title, SEMO's turnovers and poor shooting cost them. Next, they aim for the OVC Tournament title and an NCAA berth.
SportsMarch 1
Back on top: Delta GBB gets past Oak Ridge to capture 6th-straight district titleThe Delta girls basketball team clinched their sixth-consecutive Class 1 district title after defeating Oak Ridge 79-60 on Saturday at Scott County Central High School. Led by senior Jade Berry's 20 points, the Ladycats will face District 2 champ Chadwick in the st...
EducationMarch 1
How SEMO’s Sikeston campus supports local studentsSEMO's Sikeston Regional Campus offers local students the chance to pursue higher education without leaving home. With affordable tuition, small class sizes and the A+ Scholarship, it provides a supportive, cost-effective path to a degree.
SportsMarch 1
Season ends for Redhawks WBB following routing road loss at Eastern IllinoisSoutheast Missouri State women's basketball ended its season with a heavy loss to Eastern Illinois, missing the OVC Tournament. The Redhawks finished 10th overall with a 6-23 record, struggling throughout the season.
WorldMarch 1
Israel's military is told to prepare to defend a Druze community outside Syria's capitalJERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s defense ministry on Saturday said the military has been instructed to prepare to defend a Druze settlement in the suburbs of Damascus, asserting that the minority it has vowed to protect was “under attack” by Syrian forces.
WorldMarch 1
Lawyers sue to block Trump administration from sending 10 migrants to Guantanamo BayCivil rights attorneys sued the Trump administration Saturday to prevent it from transferring 10 migrants detained in the U.S. to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, their second legal challenge in less than a month over 
WorldMarch 1
Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo launches political comeback with a run for New York City mayorNEW YORK (AP) — Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Saturday that he is running for mayor of New York City, relaunching his political career following a yearslong exile over a barrage of sexual harassment accusations.
WorldMarch 1
David Johansen, singer from the seminal punk band the New York Dolls, dies at 75NEW YORK (AP) — David Johansen, the wiry, gravelly-voiced singer and last surviving member of the glam and protopunk band the New York Dolls who later performed as his campy, pompadoured alter ego, Buster Poindexter, has died. He was 75.
FeaturesMarch 1
Flight delays hit a record high and travelers turn them into mini vacationsIn 2024, a record 236 million U.S. passengers faced flight delays or cancellations. Creative travelers are turning these disruptions into mini vacations, enjoying luxury lounges, shopping, and dining experiences.
WorldMarch 1
USAID cuts are already hitting countries around the world. Here are 20 projects that have closedDAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Countries around the world already are feeling the impact of the Trump administration's decision to eliminate more than 90% of foreign aid contracts and cut some $60 billion in funding. Hours after the announcement earlier this week, 
HistoryMarch 1
From the Morgue: Closing Lorimier SchoolIn 1975, Cape Girardeau's Lorimier School closed its doors to elementary classes because of declining enrollment. Initially considered for a public library, it was later repurposed as office space and, in 2023, acquired by the Kellerman Foundation for future commun...
WorldMarch 1
The endangered Florida panther faces the dual threats of urban sprawl and increased trafficFLORIDA PANTHER NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE, Fla. (AP) — In January, an endangered Florida panther known as UCFP479 became the first to die this year in a vehicle collision along a rural southwestern Florida road.
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