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Fire destroys home in Scott CitySoutheast MissourianA fire started by an electrical issue destroyed a Scott City home and displaced a family of five. The Scott City Fire Department responded to the fire at 8:57 p.m. Monday, May 6. A second house was damaged, as fire shot out the west side of the house at the 300 block of West Missouri Boulevard, according to a news release...
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Public voting machine demonstrations scheduled for Friday at Osage CentreBy Christopher Borro ~ Southeast MissourianElection equipment companies will showcase the security and operations of their latest machines during hourlong public demonstrations. ...
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Cape Girardeau City Council approves million-dollar agreement for water treatment plant lime system4By Nathan Gladden ~ Southeast MissourianCape Girardeau City Council members approved a high-density lime system from Chemco Systems L.P. for Cape Rock Water Treatment Plant No. 1 on Monday, May 6, in the “first step” in improvements for the facility and the city’s entire water system. The bid submitted by Chemco amounted to $1,012,420, falling under the city engineer’s estimate of $1,189,416. ...
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Cape school district seeks information from organizations providing resources during summer2By J.C. Reeves ~ Southeast MissourianCape Girardeau Public Schools is seeking information from community organizations — such as churches, local businesses and not-for-profits — providing assistance and resources during the summer to help students and families in need. The district is looking to gather as much information as possible on assistance for food, child care, housing needs and health needs to pass along to parents before the current school year ends Wednesday, May 22. ...
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Cape County Commission honors family support organization, correctional officersBy Christopher Borro ~ Southeast MissourianThe Cape Girardeau County Commission honored two organizations with special commemorative proclamations. ,,,
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National Nurses Week: Working from (the patients’) home as a home health nurseBy Christopher Borro ~ Southeast MissourianMegan Henson, a licensed practical nurse (LPN), lives in Bloomfield. She works there too, sometimes, but other times her job takes her to Dexter, Kennett, Cape Girardeau or wherever any of the hundreds of patients she has served live. Henson is a home health nurse with the not-for-profit Visiting Nurse Association of Southeast Missouri (VNA)...
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National Nurses Week: Hospice nurses cared for patients in their last moments; families in their moments afterBy Nathan Gladden ~ Southeast MissourianSaint Francis Healthcare System hospice nurses' jobs aren’t just caring for patients in their last period of their lives but also caring for their families days and years after. Bernadette Hannaford and Anna Hughes serve as nurses in the hospice care unit for Saint Francis Medical Center. Hughes worked in the ICU before she started working in hospice care in October and Hannaford has served at the hospital for 34 years, working in hospice care for a bit more than eight years...
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National Nurses Week: Inside the heart of Chaffee Nursing Center with Katie CloverBy Alyssa Lunsford ~ Southeast MissourianChaffee Nursing Center is home to around 100 faculty and staff members. One of these is Katie Clover, a licensed practical nurse (LPN). Clover has worked at the Chaffee Nursing Center for two and a half years. Clover did not always know what she wanted to do as a career. Growing up, she had no idea what she wanted to do and didn't have a consistent answer when someone asked her...
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National Nurses Week: Dialysis nurses take pride in administering life-saving treatmentBy J.C. Reeves ~ Southeast MissourianAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 15% of adults — approximately 37 million people — in the United States suffer from chronic kidney disease, which can lead to end-stage renal disease or kidney failure, requiring dialysis treatments to filter blood...
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Cape residents elected Democratic Party’s 8th Congressional District delegatesSoutheast MissourianThe Rev. Geneva Allen-Patterson and Brock Freeman, both of Cape Girardeau, were elected as delegates for the Democratic National Convention at Missouri’s 8th Congressional District Convention on Sunday, May 5, at the Patterson Community Center in Patterson. ...
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Cape Girardeau man arrested after allegedly hiding in attic while surrounded by policeBy Bob Miller ~ Southeast MissourianA Cape Girardeau man is in jail on two $10,000 bonds after police say the man barricaded himself in an attic for more than an hour while surrounded by police. Jason S. Jones Sr., 44, was charged with the Class A misdemeanor of resisting/interfering with an arrest Friday, May 3. ...
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Sponsored: Level Up Your Career: Convenience Meets Excellence at SEMO with Online ProgramsB MagazineFor busy working professionals looking to advance their careers by earning a degree, Southeast Missouri State University has launched innovative new programs designed to provide a high-quality education with maximum flexibility and convenience. “We understand the challenges working adults face,” said Chelsea McNeely, SEMO’s Director of Southeast Online. “Juggling work, family and personal goals while pursuing a degree can feel impossible. SEMO is working to lessen that barrier.”...
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Jackson aldermen approve annexation, rezoning for Trussworks property amid citizen concernsBy Christopher Borro ~ Southeast MissourianThough Jackson's aldermen approved rezoning the property for the upcoming manufacturing facility, it did not come without some concerns from citizens who live next to the site.
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SEMO encourages students to apply for financial aid as offers begin to roll outJ.C. Reeves ~ Southeast MissourianSoutheast Missouri State University began sending official financial aid offers to prospective students for the 2024-25 academic year this week after the implementation of a new version of FAFSA delayed processing of financial aid information. According to a news release from SEMO, changes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form and online application system presented challenges for universities and colleges around the United States, which resulted in financial aid offices not receiving eligibility data until recently. ...
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Today in History: May 7Associated PressToday is Tuesday, May 7, the 128th day of 2024. There are 238 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On May 7, 1945, Nazi Germany signed an unconditional surrender at Allied headquarters in Rheims, France, ending its role in World War II...
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Old buildings, new businesses: Old Town Cape hosts commercial property open house (5/6/24)By Christopher Borro ~ Southeast MissourianVisitors traveled across downtown Cape Girardeau on Thursday to view available properties for new commercial enterprises during Old Town Cape Inc.'s fifth annual open house event. ...
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SEMO names interim provost (5/6/24)1Southeast MissourianDoug Koch, Southeast Missouri State University vice provost and dean of Graduate Studies, has been named interim provost beginning Saturday, June 1. ...
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Today in History: May 6 (5/6/24)Associated PressToday is Monday, May 6, the 127th day of 2024. There are 239 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On May 6, 1937, the hydrogen-filled German airship Hindenburg caught fire and crashed while attempting to dock at Lakehurst, New Jersey; 35 of the 97 people on board were killed along with a crewman on the ground...
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Today in History: May 5 (5/5/24)Associated PressToday is Sunday, May 5, the 126th day of 2024. There are 240 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On May 5, 1961, astronaut Alan B. Shepard Jr. became America’s first space traveler as he made a 15-minute suborbital flight aboard Mercury capsule Freedom 7...
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Constructing Cape Girardeau: New buildings, new plans (5/4/24)3By Christopher Borro ~ B MagazineDevelopment is a measure of a city’s health and progress in many ways, and Cape Girardeau has no shortage of current and ongoing construction projects. These projects are bringing vital services to Cape Girardeau, such as housing for new and expectant mothers, and services that will enhance the quality of life for the region, such as the $107 million redevelopment of the West Park Mall. ...
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Sponsored: Downtown Cape: The heart of the community and a driving economic force (5/4/24)B MagazineGrowth and prosperity in a downtown area does not happen without commitment, vision and perseverance. This includes the commitment of business owners to choose downtown, the vision from leaders and community members to recognize the importance of downtown development, and the perseverance from volunteers who work tirelessly to bring events, activities and beautification efforts to life...
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Today in History: May 4 (5/4/24)Associated PressToday is Saturday, May 4, the 125th day of 2024. There are 241 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On May 4, 1970, Ohio National Guardsmen opened fire during an anti-war protest at Kent State University, killing four students and wounding nine others...
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Cape Council finds insurance costs skyrocketing in coming year (5/3/24)7By Nathan Gladden ~ Southeast MissourianCape Girardeau’s City Council held a study session for the city’s 2024-25 proposed budget on Friday, May 3, at City Hall and learned insurance costs are skyrocketing upward. The City of Cape’s general fund was recapped for council members as the year’s general fund expenditures amounted to 33,269,749. More than two-thirds — 69% — of the fund was categorized as personnel expenditures, with public safety taking up the largest chunk of those expenditures...
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Gaza protest comes to SEMO (5/3/24)17
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Cape Girardeau Historic Preservation Commission announces 2024 Endangered Buildings list (5/3/24)4By Nathan Gladden ~ Southeast MissourianThe 2024 Endangered Buildings List was announced Wednesday, May 1. The list was adopted by the Cape Girardeau Historic Preservation Commission on April 17. According to the commission, the list is “for the sole purpose of promoting public awareness of buildings and structures that, in the opinion of the commission, have historic value and are believed to be at risk of being lost due to significant deterioration and/or imminent demolition.” The list is split into two categories, one with buildings that are considered endangered and one that includes buildings on a watch list. ...
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Cape woman faces charges after claims of punching woman, dog during dispute (5/3/24)15Southeast MissourianA Cape Girardeau woman faces charges of animal abuse after allegedly punching a dog that was trying to protect another person during a dispute. The suspect later allegedly resisted arrest and police stunned her with a Taser to get her into a patrol car. ...
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Mississippi Mingle returning next week for third year (5/3/24)By Alyssa Lunsford ~ Southeast MissourianCatholic Charities of Southern Missouri will host its third annual Mississippi Mingle in conjunction with Knights of Columbus on Saturday, May 11. The event will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Knights of Columbus Hall, 318 S. Spanish St. in Cape Girardeau. ...
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Cape County Commission names Alissa Swindell to Kenyon Cemetery Board (5/3/24)By Christopher Borro ~ Southeast MissourianThe Cape Girardeau County Commission unanimously approved Swindell take over for a recently deceased former cemetery board member. ...
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Cape man faces felony after allegedly sending nude image of woman to another man (5/3/24)1Southeast MissourianA Cape Girardeau man is in jail on a $15,000 bond after police say he sent images of a nude woman to another man without permission. Nathaniel James Davis, 33, of Cape Girardeau was charged with the crime of nonconsensual dissemination of private sexual images, a Class D felony. ...
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Cape sex offender charged with failure to register new address (5/3/24)Southeast MissourianRicky Scott, 41, of Cape Girardeau faces allegations he failed to register as a sex offender. The charges resulted from an investigation on Halloween in 2022, in which Scott was not compliant with Halloween restrictions, but Scott did not answer his door when an officer knocked. ...
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Poplar Bluff man sentenced to prison on drug charge (5/3/24)Southeast MissourianA Poplar Bluff man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for selling methamphetamine. A release from Sayler Fleming, U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Missouri, says U.S. District Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh Jr. ordered the sentence for Joshua Forbes, 31. ...
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NB I-55 in Cape County reduced for bridge maintenance (5/3/24)Southeast MissourianNorthbound Interstate 55 in Cape Girardeau County, from mile marker 93 to mile marker 94 near Cape Girardeau, will be reduced to one lane with a 10-foot width restriction as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform bridge maintenance. According to a Missouri Department of Transportation news release, the work will take place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, May 19.
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Today in History: May 3 (5/3/24)1Associated PressToday is Friday, May 3, the 124th day of 2024. There are 242 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On May 3, 1979, Conservative Party leader Margaret Thatcher was chosen to become Britain’s first female prime minister as the Tories ousted the incumbent Labour government in parliamentary elections...
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Cape Girardeau officials question 'confidence' in city’s prosecuting attorney over criminal defense cases (5/2/24)17By Nathan Gladden ~ Southeast MissourianCape Girardeau’s top law official has questioned private practice actions taken by the city’s municipal prosecuting attorney, contending a conflict of interest. Chief of police Wes Blair pointed out in an April 17 email to city administration and officials a loss of “confidence” in Scott Horman. ...
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The Best of the Year: Area chambers honor individuals and businesses making region stronger (5/2/24)BmagazineCommunities are powered by businesses, and businesses are powered by individuals with a drive to serve others and succeed. Each year, chambers of commerce throughout the region host awards dinners, where they recognize businesses and their owners who represent the best of the best in success and service. Congratulations to those who have been honored — this region is better because of the work you do.
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Sponsored: The Bank of Missouri helps protect your business against fraud (5/2/24)The Bank of MissouriYou work hard for your money, but fraudsters are also working hard to take it. In fact, the 2023 Association of Financial Professionals (AFP®) Payments Fraud and Control Survey reports 65% of organizations were victims of payments fraud attacks/attempts in 2022. One of these schemes is check fraud, specifically check washing. Criminals attempt to redirect checks to their own accounts, increase amounts and send false ACH payment requests...
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On your mark, get set … for 25th Soap Box Derby (5/2/24)By Christopher Borro ~ Southeast MissourianOn Saturday, May 4, 26 young racers will compete to see which of them are the quickest, most skillful drivers at the 25th annual Cape Girardeau Soap Box Derby. The race will be a test of their agility and engineering prowess. ...
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2024 Muddy River Marathon happening this weekend (5/2/24)By Alyssa Lunsford ~ Southeast MissourianThe 2024 Muddy River Marathon will return Saturday, May 4, on a course that winds and bends through the streets of Cape Girardeau, beginning and ending at Century Casino Cape Girardeau, 777 Main St. There will be more than 400 runners competing this year. ...
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Kick-start weekend at Scout Hall’s Backyard Happy Hour(s) (5/2/24)By Alyssa Lunsford ~ Southeast MissourianScout Hall is testing out its new outdoor venue Friday, May 3, with Backyard Happy Hour(s). The happy hours will begin at 4 p.m. when gates open. ...
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Celebrate the Arts this Friday at River Campus (5/2/24)By Alyssa Lunsford ~ Southeast MissourianA Celebrate the Arts event will be held Friday, May 3, at Southeast Missouri State University’s River Campus in Cape Girardeau. There will be a showcase of music, theater and dance pieces at 7:30 p.m. in Bedell Performance Hall and an open gallery presentation of paintings, sculptures, interior design and other art by SEMO students. Film students will be showing their work as well. ...
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Cape Girardeau County Commission agenda for 5/2/24 meeting (5/2/24)Cape Girardeau County Commission 9 a.m. Thursday, May 2, 1 Barton Square, Jackson Approval of minutes n Approval of minutes of the Monday, April 29, meeting ...
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Today in History: May 2 (5/2/24)Associated PressToday is Thursday, May 2, the 123rd day of 2024. There are 243 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On May 2, 1994, Nelson Mandela claimed victory in the wake of South Africa’s first democratic elections; President F.W. de Klerk acknowledged defeat...
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Focus on unity, love for 73rd National Day of Prayer (5/1/24)By Christopher Borro ~ Southeast MissourianCape Girardeans will celebrate the 73rd National Day of Prayer with a series of prayer services Thursday, May 2...
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Cape Central holds final AFJROTC ceremony before program's closure (5/1/24)6By J.C. Reeves ~ Southeast MissourianCape Central High School’s Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) program held its final awards ceremony Friday, April 26, before the program’s closure at the end of the semester...
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SEMO, Mid-America Transplant honor organ donors with memorial at River Campus (5/1/24)By J.C. Reeves ~ Southeast MissourianSoutheast Missouri State University, in partnership with Mid-America Transplant, hosted the families of organ and tissue donors and transplant recipients Thursday, April 25, for the unveiling of a new memorial at the university’s River Campus...
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Officer interrupts domestic attack in progress (5/1/24)2Southeast MissourianA Cape Girardeau police officer who heard a woman screaming from inside a house, stopped an attack Sunday, April 28, according to a probable-cause statement...
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Jackson man faces assault, harassment charges (5/1/24)Southeast MissourianCody Bredekamp, 29, of Jackson was charged with Class E felonies of third-degree domestic assault and first-degree harassment after a woman told police she “felt like she was being held hostage”, according to a probable-cause statement filed by police...
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Northbound, southbound I-55 in Cape Girardeau County reduced for bridge work (5/1/24)Southeast MissourianNorthbound Interstate 55 in Cape Girardeau County — from mile marker 91 to mile marker 92 near Cape Girardeau — will be reduced to one lane with a 10-foot width restriction as contractor crews make bridge repairs. According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, the work will take place from 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday, May 13. ...
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Sponsored: Progress in building connections: Saint Francis Healthcare System focusing on strategic relationships (5/1/24)Saint Francis HealthcareFostering strategic relationships with business and community partners is a linchpin to progress in the southeast Missouri region. Saint Francis Healthcare System is working to deepen and expand relationships through focused communication and feedback to employers, community groups and stakeholders...
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Today in History: May 1 (5/1/24)Associated PressToday is Wednesday, May 1, the 122nd day of 2024. There are 244 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On May 1, 2011, President Barack Obama announced the death of Osama bin Laden during a U.S. commando operation. (Because of the time difference, it was early May 2 in Pakistan, where the al-Qaida leader met his end.)...