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Dam repairs at Trail of Tears' Lake Boutin to be finished by July

By Scott Moyers ~ Southeast Missourian

The "swim-at-your-own risk" admonition at Lake Boutin's swimming beach should come to an end this summer. More than four years after torrential rains damaged a dam that supports the lake at Trail of Tears State Park, a... >> 3

See also: Hundreds take plunge at Trail of Tears on Saturday for Special Olympics (02/05/12)

See also: Lake Boutin reopens for swimming (07/22/11)
SEMO District Fair announces 2012 event schedule

By James Samons ~ Southeast Missourian

A "Redneck Woman" will be joined by an established country hit-maker and a golfer-turned-musician at this year's SEMO District Fair. The organization recently released plans for the 2012 event, which includes Gretchen... >> 2

See also: Semoevents.com: Find local events

See also: @selive: Local arts and entertainment on Twitter
Postal Service deadline for action by Congress passes

By Melissa Miller ~ Southeast Missourian

Bess Johnson, a clerk at the Richard G. Wilson Mail Processing and Distribution Facility, is pessimistic about her future. "It's just scary," she said. The Cape Girardeau center, with about 100 employees, was one of 220 set... >> 2

See also: Proposal would reduce hours, not close rural post offices (05/14/12)

See also: Bill would delay closing of postal centers (04/27/12)
Area legislators largely support Limbaugh selection for Hall of Famous Missourians

By Scott Moyers ~ Southeast Missourian

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- While some state lawmakers are deriding Rush Limbaugh's placement into the Hall of Famous Missourians as an embarrassment, those who represent districts closer to the talk show host's hometown said... >> 11

See also: Invite-only ceremony at Mo. Capitol honors Rush Limbaugh (05/15/12)

See also: Women's group protests Limbaugh Capitol honor (03/29/12)
Army opens combat unit jobs to women

By KRISTIN M. HALL ~ The Associated Press

FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. -- Female soldiers this week are moving into new jobs in once all-male units as the Army breaks down formal barriers in recognition of what has already happened in wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. The policy... >>

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