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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Saint Francis Healthcare System began construction Wednesday, Aug. 5, on a new primary and urgent care location at 2130 E. Jackson Blvd. The facility is expected to be completed summer 2021. During construction, Immediate Convenient Care – Jackson, located at the new clinic location, will close temporarily...

Offspring of heat-stressed cows show health problems in future generations, says University of Missouri Extension dairy field specialist Reagan Bluel. Bluel highlights research from Jimena Laporta at the University of Florida in the third edition of Dairy Science Digest, a podcast for dairy producers. See https://extension2.missouri.edu/programs/dairy-extension...

Wayne County Shiloh Cemeteries Association’s memorial service and lunch for 2020 has been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic and social distancing recommendations. Donations may be made to Shiloh Cemetery Association and mailed to P.O. Box 136, Wappapello, Mo. 63966...

The city of Poplar Bluff received permit requests during the week of July 18-31 for one new residential construction, valued at $700,000. Another three requests were made for residential additions or remodels. The city also collected fees totaling more than $3,800 in fees for permit requests related to building, plumbing, electrical and HVACR work, as well as seven occupancy permit requests...

LITTLE LEAGUE TOURNAMENT Monday’s Games Swafford’s 6, R&T Auto 5 First Midwest 9, Swafford’s 0 Sports Clips 4, VFW 3 Wednesday’s Game Championship: First Midwest vs. Sports Clips, 7 p.m. PONY LEAGUE TOURNAMENT Wednesday’s Games...

PHOENIX, Arizona — NewWave Communications has announced it will be rebranding as Sparklight® beginning this month. “We are very excited for this evolution to our new brand and the next chapter in our story,” President and CEO Julie Laulis said. “Over the past several years we have evolved, and our new brand will better convey who we are and what we stand for – a company committed to providing our communities with connectivity that enriches their world. ...