Christopher Borro

The Daughters of the American Revolution plan to honor the nation's 250th birthday, plus new businesses will open in uptown Jackson in spring 2025.

Cape Girardeau's indoor pickleball facility is set to open in December, featuring 14 courts, a gear shop, and an in-house café. The facility will offer memberships and daily passes for players of all skill levels.

Chambers of commerce in Southeast Missouri are hosting a series of networking and informational events, including wine classes, a symposium on economic trends and a countywide Christmas open house.

Federal Reserve economist Charles Gascon forecasted slow but steady economic growth for 2025, highlighting wage and unemployment rates and shifting consumer behavior at the SEEDS conference in Cape Girardeau.

Sam's Fine Jewelry, a Sikeston-based business, has opened a new location in Jackson. Owners Sam and Paige Thomas aimed to become part of a community similar to their own to work in.

Papa Johns expands in Cape Girardeau with a new location, while Media Leaf LLC seeks a business license for digital marketing services.

Insomnia Cookies is set to open a new late-night bakery in Cape Girardeau by the end of 2024, transforming the former Marco's Pizza location.

Old Town Cape's upcoming shopping bingo event will celebrate Small Business Saturday on Nov. 30. Two winners will receive $500 shopping sprees.

Cape Girardeau's urban garden continued with its planned event even after a truck used by the business was stolen. It was later recovered in Potosi.

Gas prices drop below $3 in more than half the states, with Missouri averaging $2.69 per gallon. Oklahoma boasts the cheapest average price per gallon at $2.47, while Hawaii remains the priciest at $4.57.