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Semoball Awards winter sports finalists announced (4/29/24)Finalists for several winter sports categories were recently announced for this year’s Semoball Awards. The event, which is set to take place Friday, July 12, at La Croix Church in Cape Girardeau, continues a tradition of recognizing the best in high school sports from across Southeast Missouri. ...
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Take advantage of prescription drug take back day (4/26/24)Any of these scenarios sound familiar? A doctor prescribed a three-week medication regimen, but the problem went away in 10 days. So, there was no need to take the remaining pills.
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Southeast Missouri shined brightly during solar eclipse (4/24/24)For months, Southeast Missourians had been planning for the April 8 solar eclipse. In the coveted path of "totality", the region was set to receive visitors from near and far. And, wow, did they show up!
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Cape County mourns the loss of Public Administrator Lisa Reitzel (4/22/24)Lisa Reitzel, the dedicated Cape Girardeau County public administrator, died unexpectedly from a heart attack April 13 at the age of 55. Serving in her role for over a decade, Reitzel’s sudden departure marks a significant loss for the community she fervently served. ...
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LifeHouse will fill needs in Southeast Missouri (4/19/24)Needs come in all shapes and sizes, and when a need comes in the form of a baby, it is Priority 1. LifeHouse Crisis Maternity House in Cape Girardeau will soon satisfy various needs of pregnant women and new mothers experiencing or at risk of homelessness. The local Little Flower Campus is the second such facility operated by Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri in the state. The other, known as St. Anne’s Campus, is in Springfield. ...
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UWSEMO tours to showcase volunteer opportunities (4/17/24)Ever thought about volunteering with a local not-for-profit organization but don’t know how or where to start? United Way of Southeast Missouri can help. April is National Volunteer Month, and UWSEMO has scheduled two Get on the Bus tours that will take interested people around to various organizations to learn more about what they do and how volunteers can help. Also, organizations without an actual physical location will have representatives on the bus to talk about their operations and answer questions.
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Cape Girardeau Heritage Museum unveils exhibits on old bridge, Truman and American quilting (4/15/24)The Cape Girardeau Heritage Museum is set to unveil three new exhibits this week that promise to enrich our understanding of both local and national heritage. These exhibits, focusing on the construction of the old Cape Girardeau bridge, President Harry S. Truman’s connection with Southeast Missouri, and American quiltmaking, provide a view of pivotal moments and traditions that have shaped our community and the country at large. ...
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SE MO Redi preparing to hire leader (4/12/24)SE MO Redi is preparing to make an important hire. The economic development organization based in Cape Girardeau — formerly Cape Girardeau Area MAGNET — will be hiring a president/chief executive officer to guide its efforts.
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Nominations open for Difference Makers 2024 (4/10/24)Many people who work to improve lives, communities and societies have one thing in common: They don’t do what they do for a pat on the back. Instead of looking for a congratulatory spotlight, they are heads-down, shoulder-to-the-wheel helping others. And because they won’t ask for praise, it’s up to us to recognize and honor their efforts.
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Cape Chamber celebrates local innovators at annual dinner (4/8/24)The Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual dinner is always an inspiring evening recognizing the achievements of business innovators in our region who are leading industries, championing new ideas, and taking leadership roles that propel our community forward. ...
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Solar eclipse 2024 is on the horizon (4/4/24)A solar eclipse will bring four minutes of midday darkness to Southeast Missouri on Monday, April 8. This celestial oddity is revisting the region only seven years after its last appearance, though another won’t reveal itself until Aug. 12, 2045. When is the eclipse?...
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Adult and Teen Challenge Mid-America banquet set this month (4/3/24)Have a good meal. Enjoy fellowship with friends and neighbors. Maybe go home with a football helmet signed by Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes. And help support a men’s substance abuse recovery program at the same time. Adult and Teen Challenge Mid-America will host its annual spring banquest Saturday, April 13, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. Several graduates will offer testimonies, and there will be auction items up for bid, including the Mahomes gear and a 2024 Ford Bronco.
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Old Town Cape recognizes those making difference in downtown (4/1/24)The Old Town Cape annual dinner recently celebrated the remarkable individuals and organizations whose contributions have significantly impacted the revitalization and enrichment of Old Town. Their contributions have catalyzed remarkable transformations within downtown Cape Girardeau, fostering a sense of belonging and pride among residents and visitors. The achievements of these individuals and organizations underscore the potential of passion-driven efforts in community development. ...
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May this Easter bring you the hope and joy of Jesus' resurrection (3/29/24)May this Easter bring you the hope and joy of Jesus' resurrection "On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women took the spices they had prepared and went to the tomb. They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they entered, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. ...
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Tuesday is election day; important issues at stake (3/27/24)Tuesday, April 2, is election day for municipalities and school districts. Voters will select city council and school board members and decide a number of tax proposals. In Cape Girardeau, Scott and Perry counties, measures to provide funds for emergency services are on the ballot.
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Otto Porter Jr. set the standard for basketball in this area (3/25/24)Otto Porter Jr. is arguably the best basketball player to come out of Southeast Missouri. Standing 6 feet, 8 inches tall, the Scott County Central alum dominated courts throughout the region as a high school player. We remember his masterful performances at the Show Me Center during the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament, where he led the Braves to some impressive victories. ...
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We wish you a meaningful Palm Sunday (3/22/24)Sunday, March 24, is Palm Sunday. The observance commemorates Jesus arriving in Jerusalem, days before he would be crucified. The large crowd greeted him, waving palm branches. From the Gospel of Matthew, Chapter 21, verses 1 through 11:
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CDC COVID-19 guidance change is step toward normalcy (3/20/24)COVID-19, a virus responsible for more than 1.2 million deaths in the United States, continues to recede, morphing from societal disrupter to ever-present nuisance.
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Cape Catfish hire new manager for 2024 season (3/18/24)The college baseball season is in full swing. Big League ballplayers are gearing up for the 2024 season in Florida and Arizona spring training camps. For fans of America’s pastime, it’s a glorious time of year. The smell of fresh cut grass. The sounds of wood (or aluminum) bats hitting baseballs. This time of year, every team has a chance of winning. Spring brings with it a renewed hope in dugouts and fields from high school teams to college programs to the pros. ...
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Congratulations to Delta girls on great season (3/15/24)Anyone who follows high school girls basketball in this part of Missouri knows Delta has one of the premier programs around. The high-scoring Bobcats put up a lot of points and racked up lots of wins.
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Suspects' sloppiness, good work help solve crimes (3/13/24)In the fantasy world of television, movies and streaming programs, law enforcement officers and prosecutors wrap a tidy bow on whatever crime has occurred within the confines of the allotted time. In the real world, that’s not always the case. There usually isn’t a bartender who saw the victim and perpetrator arguing moments before the killing or an insurance policy that points a flashing sign at whomever benefited from a person’s death. But in Cape Girardeau of late, police appear to have been helped in three recent cases by alleged suspects who made their jobs a bit easier. On Feb. 25, police found a man, Casimiro Hernandez-Ruiz, dead from stab wounds in the 1200 block of North Water Street. Hours later, police apprehended two men — Ariel Escobar-Soler and Marcos Lopez — at a residence on North Middle Street. According to police, in their possession were the alleged murder weapon and a bloody jacket. A Feb. 27 shooting left KeMari Childress dead and another person wounded near a CVS pharmacy on William Street. Authorities charged Tre’marion Jones with the shooting and Yaunique Cain with tampering with physical evidence. Cain’s alleged crime? Allegedly returning to the scene to retrieve Jones’ cell phone dropped there. Zhamious Smith also faces a charge of hindering apprehension and resisting a lawful stop in the case. Just this week, Jaleel Henry has been charged in connection with a shooting incident from earlier this month in which a bullet entered a man’s vehicle and eventually struck him in the back. How did they track down a suspect in this seemingly random shooting? Police say they found a jacket and shell casings at the scene. In the jacket, the suspect’s ID. Law enforcement folks have a full toolbox when it comes to investigating crimes and piecing together what happened. They are really good at what they do. No doubt, though, alleged suspects who leave their ID and/or other traceable objects at the scenes and who fail to dispose of alleged murder weapons and DNA-soaked clothing items make their work a little bit easier. They say things happen in threes. We’ve had three violent incidents of late. So, maybe we’ll have a quiet period for a while. If not, we hope those who commit crimes in the area are sloppy in their attention to detail and help law enforcement folks track them down in a timely manner.
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SEMO campaign reaches milestone with private support (3/11/24)Southeast Missouri State University has reached a milestone in its Transforming Lives capital campaign. The university has raised 70% of its $60 million goal, which only includes funds from individuals and businesses. The Southeast Missourian recently reported that the current funding total is made up of 7,864 individuals and corporations who are supporting the effort. The total does not include dollars pledged from the City of Cape Girardeau, state of Missouri or federal government...
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Now is the time to address youth suicide (3/8/24)One each week. One crisis per week involving a student in Cape Girardeau public and private schools that led to an official Community Counseling Center assessment from July to January. These aren't situations in which someone didn't get the right invite to prom or that teacher is unfair or somebody said something about somebody else...
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Editorial: Redhawks softball team set to open OVC play with home series (3/6/24)The Southeast Missouri State University Redhawks softball team will begin defense of its Ohio Valley Conference crown this weekend. Led by 10th-year head coach Mark Redburn, the Redhawks have been consistent winners in recent years, stacking up at least 30 wins in each of the past four seasons, with memorable wins against some of the nation's best programs. Since 2019, they have won three OVC regular season titles and one OVC tournament title, which earned them a trip to the NCAA Tournament...
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Cedric The Entertainer show to benefit SEMO student scholarships (3/4/24)Southeast Missouri State University has spent the last year celebrating its sesquicentennial anniversary in a variety of ways. The university still has a couple more big events left this spring as part of its 150th year celebration. ...
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Presidential nominee voting cranking up in Missouri (3/1/24)Missouri voters will get a chance to help nominate Democratic and Republican presidential candidates this month. Those wishing to caucus with Republicans will gather Saturday, March 2, while Democrats will hold a primary Saturday, March 23. The Republican caucuses are not new to the state. Including this year, Republicans have voted for presidential nominees in half of the last eight cycles by caucus...