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Editorial (8/30/24)Labor Day: Celebrating America's workforceWhen it comes to the reasons for Monday's Labor Day holiday, the U.S. Department of Labor offers a good historical review. The first Labor Day celebration was in New York City in 1882 and organized by the Central Labor Union. Right off the bat,...
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Column (8/29/24)The rise of the faux libertariansTo listen to the speeches from the podium at the Democratic National Convention, you'd think Democrats were handing out Friedrich Hayek's libertarian classic "The Road to Serfdom" on the floor. In recent weeks, Democrats have made a hard pivot to...
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Column (8/28/24)The spiritual hunger politics can't satisfy"Do something." That was one of the refrains of the recent Democratic convention. It was a brilliant emotional play for votes — many of the speakers clearly got a memo about the need to alleviate the anxiety of the age and our lives. It likely has a...
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Editorial (8/28/24)Local author event sure to have something for every book wormSoutheast Missouri is an arts-centric region. From the quality productions, exhibits and concerts at Southeast Missouri State University’s River Campus, Scout Hall, Bedell Performance Hall and other venues to Cape Girardeau’s downtown outdoor...
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Column (8/27/24)Hanson: Who is 'destroying democracy in darkness?'The 2023-2024 campaign season is not just the strangest on record, it's also arguably the most anti-democratic. Ostensibly, the Democratic Party has claimed over the last decade that former President Donald Trump posed a continued and existential...
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Column (8/27/24)Smith: The best farmers and ranchers in the worldAs a young kid, I always loved helping out on my grandparents’ farm. It was an opportunity to spend quality time with family and it helped me learn the value of hard work. It’s also what inspired me to join FFA, study agriculture in college, and do...
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Letter (8/27/24)Letter: LaVoy Finicum's tragic deathI had the opportunity to meet Jeanette Finicum at a local organization’s meeting. She was their speaker, and what a story she told. Her husband, LaVoy Finicum, was shot in the back by law enforcement on a snow-covered Oregon road in 2016. Unlike...
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Letter (8/24/24)Ignoring illegal hiring practicesWith all the vehement talk around this election period, I still find it so hypocritical that no one has even mentioned cracking down on the so-called law-abiding American companies and individuals fattening their bank accounts by illegally hiring...
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Column (8/24/24)Cape Girardeau's 2024 State of the City address highlights economic health and public safetyCape Girardeau is a city of hospitality. Our economy revolves around businesses that sell goods and services others want and need, hotels and restaurants that people enjoy, and events and spaces that bring joy and a wonderful quality of life. We see... -
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Editorial (8/23/24)Congratulations to all for an exciting Babe Ruth World SeriesYou don’t have to be a baseball fan to appreciate the drama of a team winning a championship in a 1-0 game behind a stellar one-hit pitching performance. But that’s what fans got at this year’s 18-and-Under Babe Ruth World Series at Capaha Park in...
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Column (8/22/24)Kamala Harris wants to tackle corporate 'price-gouging.' Here's what she's missingThe best thing about Kamala Harris' policy debut last week was the backlash. I don't mean the political backlash; Harris' attack on " price-gouging" was probably smart politics. It amplified her campaign's message that she's " fighting for the...
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Editorial (8/21/24)Back to school — a growth opportunitySome days just feel special. That first sunny, 70-degree day after a long, dreary winter. That first cool breeze of the fall slipping through the stands at the football game. That chilly evening when a cup of hot chocolate hits just right before...
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Editorial (8/19/24)In-depth conversation with Jason Smith at Pints & Politics event this WednesdayCongressman Jason Smith will be the featured interview Wednesday evening, Aug. 21, for the second installment of the Southeast Missourian’s Pints & Politics series. Hosted by Southeast Missourian editor Rick Fahr, the series provides a forum for... -
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Letter (8/15/24)Letter: Trump's fitness for officeOn Aug. 6, Kamala Harris announced that Tim Walz would be the Democratic candidate for vice president. Donald Trump, the Republican candidate for president, issued the following statement on the social medium platform Truth Social: “What are the...
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Editorial (8/13/24)Thank you to all involved in primary electionElections are as American as apple pie and baseball. Choosing our leaders — from president down to town council — puts the power in the people’s hands. We decide who represents us, giving rise to a phrase we all know — government of the people, for...
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Editorial (8/13/24)Discover downtown Cape Girardeau at ‘Back to School Bash’As the excitement of a new school year approaches, Cape Girardeau is offering families a perfect way to celebrate with the "Back to School Bash" on Thursday, Aug. 15. This event, organized by Cape G Rocks, Historic Park Porch Sessions, Discovery...
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Editorial (8/12/24)Here. Literary Magazine celebrates fourth issue with launch party at Scout HallHere. Literary Magazine, a publication for student writers and artists, is set to host its launch party Tuesday, Aug. 13, at Scout Hall. This year marks another milestone for the magazine, which is an engaging opportunity for the young creative... -
Editorial (8/9/24)Chicago — here we come (again); Contour flights to resumeNashville, it’s not personal. Here in Cape Girardeau, we love you. From the tunes of the Grand Ole Opry to the NFL experience of the Titans to the free entertainment of bachelorette party after bachelorette party shutting down The District, you’re...
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