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Public hearings at tonight's Jackson Board of Aldermen meeting
(Local News ~ 09/10/18)
A rezoning request and a special-use permit are open for public comment at tonight’s board of aldermen regular meeting in Jackson. First up is a request to rezone 304 N. Missouri St. from general residential to central business district...
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Cloudy, cool weather doesn't dampen enthusiasm for Poultry and Rabbit Dress-Up at fair
(Local News ~ 09/10/18)
Six rabbits — and a chicken — were dressed and ready for judging during the Poultry and Rabbit Dress-Up Contest on Sunday afternoon at the SEMO District Fair. Lauren Cox, 8, has been participating in the Poultry and Rabbit Dress-Up Contest for three years now, competing with a chicken and a rabbit; while siblings Arabella and Elijah Standley, ages 9 and 6 respectively, gave it their first shot this year with their rabbits...
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Slice, slice, baby: Cape Girardeau Table Tennis Club hosts citywide pingpong tournament
(Local News ~ 09/10/18)
There was no rainout Saturday during the second citywide pingpong tournament hosted by the Cape Girardeau Table Tennis Club. Cape Bible Chapel in Cape Girardeau donated the venue to the organization for the day, Cape Girardeau native and club founder Michael Oslund said. And since last year, Oslund said he has seen an increase in the sport’s popularity in Southeast Missouri...
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Time change for Trump rally
(Local News ~ 09/10/18)
President Donald Trump's rally in Cape Girardeau will begin at 6 p.m. Thursday, an hour earlier than originally scheduled. The Trump campaign announced the time change in emails to ticket holders Monday morning. Doors at the Show Me Center will open at 3 p.m. instead of 4 p.m. as originally scheduled, the Trump campaign said...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 09/10/18)
Today is Monday, Sept. 10, the 253rd day of 2018. There are 112 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Sept. 10, 1963, 20 black students entered Alabama public schools following a standoff between federal authorities and Gov. George C. Wallace...
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Prayer 9-10-18
(Prayer ~ 09/10/18)
O Lord Jesus, thank you for patriots and all who help preserve freedom. Amen.
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United Way campaign deserves community support, donations
(Editorial ~ 09/10/18)
The United Way recently kicked off its annual campaign with a bit of fun and a bit of seriousness. Decked out in boxing gloves, several United Way supporters kicked off the campaign with the motto, “United We Fight, United We Win.” The phrase captures the essence of many in our community who are fighting against poverty. There are children fighting educational difficulties. Seniors fighting ailments to retain their independence...
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CBS’ boss Les Moonves quits after new sex misconduct charges from 6 women
(Entertainment ~ 09/10/18)
NEW YORK -- CBS chief Les Moonves resigned Sunday, just hours after six more women accused the long-time television executive of sexual misconduct. The resignation is effective immediately, CBS said in a statement posted on its website Sunday night...
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Hundreds of fun-loving Philadelphia bicyclists ride nude
(National News ~ 09/10/18)
PHILADELPHIA — Hundreds of fun-loving bicyclists who had been gearing up for a ride around Philadelphia have taken off — their clothes. Some of the nude cyclists sported body paint, glitter or fancy hats Saturday as they made the annual Philly Naked Bike Ride, pedaling 10 miles on a course taking them past sights including Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. ...
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North Korea uses 70th anniversary to push economy, not nukes
(International News ~ 09/10/18)
PYONGYANG, North Korea -- North Korea held a major military parade and revived its iconic mass games to celebrate its 70th anniversary, but in keeping with leader Kim Jong Un's new policies the emphasis was firmly on building up the economy, not on nuclear weapons...
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Authorities: Dallas officer arrested on manslaughter charge
(National News ~ 09/10/18)
DALLAS -- A white Dallas police officer was arrested Sunday on a manslaughter charge in the off-duty shooting of a black man who was her neighbor, Texas authorities said. Officer Amber Guyger was booked into the Kaufman County Jail, the Texas Department of Public Safety said in a news release. The department said the investigation is ongoing and no additional information was available...
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Doctors explore lifting barriers to living organ donation
(National News ~ 09/10/18)
WASHINGTON -- Surgeons turned down Terra Goudge for the liver transplant that was her only shot at surviving a rare cancer. Her tumor was too advanced, they said -- even though Goudge had a friend ready to donate, no matter those odds. "I have a living donor -- I'm not taking away from anyone. I'm trying to save my own life," she pleaded. Finally, the Los Angeles woman found a hospital on the other side of the country that let the pair try...
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Strengthening Hurricane Florence takes aim at U.S. Southeast
(National News ~ 09/10/18)
A rapidly strengthening Hurricane Florence churned across the Atlantic on Sunday toward a possible direct hit on the U.S. Southeast late this week, triggering warnings to people up and down the coast to get their emergency kits ready, map out escape routes and fill sandbags...
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Out of the past: Sept. 10
(Out of the Past ~ 09/10/18)
Nearly $500,000 in airport improvements are slated for this fall and early next year, thanks to a state block grant awarded recently to the City of Cape Girardeau; the grant will fund completion of the terminal building renovation project, but with the Federal Aviation Administration picking up a greater share of the cost...
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Larry Roth
(Obituary ~ 09/10/18)
FARRAR, Mo. -- Larry A. Roth, 49, of Farrar died Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018, at his home. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and from 6:30 to 8 a.m. Thursday at Young and Sons Funeral Home in Perryville, Missouri. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Salem Lutheran Church in Farrar, with the Rev. Roger Abernathy officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery...
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Roy Pohlman
(Obituary ~ 09/10/18)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. — Roy Adolph Pohlman, 81, of Perryville passed away Friday, Sept. 7, 2018, at Independence Care Center. He was born June 15, 1937, in Apple Creek, Missouri, a son of Christian and Meta Zoellner Pohlman. He and Audrey Hobeck were married Dec. 7, 1956...
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Yolanda Gonzalez
(Obituary ~ 09/10/18)
Yolanda Gonzalez, 58, of Cape Girardeau died Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, at Saint Francis Medical Center. Arrangements are incomplete at Crain Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Cape Girardeau.
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Philip Danielson
(Obituary ~ 09/10/18)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Philip L. Danielson, 66, of Perryville died Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, at his home. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Young and Sons Funeral Home in Perryville. There will be no service.
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Scott City fire report 9/10/18
(Police/Fire Report ~ 09/10/18)
The Scott City Fire Department responded to the following calls: Aug. 31 n Emergency medical service was made at 8:39 p.m. in the 800 block of East Seventh Street and 11:19 p.m. at mile marker 92.8 on Interstate 55. Sept. 1 n At 11:42 p.m., emergency medical service in the 800 block of Ruth Street...
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Cape Girardeau police report 9/10/18
(Police/Fire Report ~ 09/10/18)
The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests n Travis Dantoni Blackmon, 38, 1107 Merriwether St., was arrested on a Cape Girardeau warrant for no insurance and improper registration...
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Hospital groups launch own company to make generic drugs
(Business ~ 09/10/18)
TRENTON, N.J. -- Several major hospital groups Thursday launched their own generic drug company to tackle chronic shortages and high prices. The new company, Civica Rx, plans to start with 14 widely used hospital drugs long in short supply. The company isn't disclosing the drugs' names for competitive reasons, but they include a mix of generic pills, patches and injectable drugs for treating infections, pain and heart conditions, board chairman Dan Liljenquist said...
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Major hotels giving panic buttons to staff nationwide
(Business ~ 09/10/18)
Tens of thousands of employees at more than 18,000 U.S. hotels will soon carry panic buttons to help protect them from harassment and assault in an era of heightened awareness around the #MeToo movement. More than a dozen big hotel chains -- including Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, IHG and Wyndham -- said Thursday they will provide personal safety devices by 2020 to all employees who deal one-on-one with guests. ...
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A controversial comeback for a highly prized tuna
(Business ~ 09/10/18)
SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine -- On a drizzling summer afternoon in South Portland, marine biologist Walt Golet is helping attach a quarter-ton Atlantic bluefin tuna to a heavy crane so it can be weighed as part of New England's premier tournament for the giant fish. And this year's derby is different from many in the past -- there are far more tuna...
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Hunt begins for Christmas tree for Governor's Mansion
(State News ~ 09/10/18)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Missouri officials are on the hunt for the Christmas tree to grace the lawn of the Governor's Mansion. The Jefferson City News-Tribune reported the Missouri Department of Conservation is asking landowners, homeowners, businesses and communities that may have possible candidate trees to contact the department...
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Missouri seeking grace period for Real ID license compliance
(State News ~ 09/10/18)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Missouri is asking for more time to comply with stricter identification requirements under the Real ID Act. KMBC-TV reported the current extension ends Oct. 10. At issue is a federal law with tougher proof-of-identity requirements needed at airports, some federal facilities and military bases...
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Burglaries at gun stores increasing in Missouri, U.S.
(State News ~ 09/10/18)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- The theft of more than 20 firearms at a Fenton, Missouri, gun store recently was the latest in an increase in such robberies at gun stores in Missouri and Illinois, according to federal officials. Figures from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives show there were at least eight gun store burglaries last year in St. Louis, St. Charles and Jefferson counties, including an April 2017 heist at the Hazelwood Cabela's...
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Cape Girardeau County Commission agenda 9/10/18
(Local News ~ 09/10/18)
Approval of minutes n Minutes of Sept. 6 meetings Communications/reports -- other elected officials n None at this time Public comments n Items listed on the agenda Routine business...
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Jackson Board of Aldermen agenda 9/10/18
(Local News ~ 09/10/18)
Approval of minutes n Minutes of regular meeting of 8/20/18 Financial affairs n City collector's report n City clerk's and treasurer's reports Public hearings n Hearing to consider the rezoning of 304 N. Missouri St. from R-4 (general residential) District to C-3 (central business) District, as submitted by Delmar D. Welker...
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Business Notebook: Eric Woods uses old techniques, new technology to create poster for Shipyard Music Festival
(Business ~ 09/10/18)
It's a three-color poster, hand-printed and designed using pieces from the Southeast Missourian's letterpress collection, for the Shipyard Music Festival set for Sept. 22 on Ivers Square and the surrounding area. The festival will feature seven up-and-coming bands: Jamestown Revival, Vinyl Theatre, A Thousand Horses, *repeat repeat, Royal Teeth, Ryan Corn and Tow'rs. Food and drink vendors will be on site as well...
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Speak Out 9/10/18
(Speak Out ~ 09/10/18)
Nike’s Kaepernick advertising strategy will end just as spectacularly as Target’s “choose your bathroom” ads and Starbucks’ “let’s talk about race” campaign. The gutless media uses anonymous sources to peddle their predetermined narrative. They are creating another scenario where the silent majority will rise up in defense of our president.
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2018 Young Miss SEMO Fair
(Submitted Story ~ 09/10/18)
Maggie Florian won Young Miss SEMO Fair. Maggie loves being on the farm, loving on horses and riding her horse Little Joe. Maggie is proof that cowgirls can also be beauty queens!
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Thebes Historical Society receives grant for log cabin build.
(Submitted Story ~ 09/10/18)
The Thebes Historical Society received a grant from the Southern Foundation for $5000 for the 1800's "Log Cabin" project which they are building on the Thebes Courthouse lawn.
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Column: Downhill From There
(09/10/18)
Not much was happening in our neighborhood that day. Early afternoon, the occasional pleasant breeze, but with a few darker clouds forming in the distance. My brother, Brad, had just applied a coat of Testors metallic blue paint to his model car, a 1959 Thunderbird, and parked it delicately on a newspaper-covered card table inside the screen porch...
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Column: Honoring the Sacrifice
(09/10/18)
Note: The following comes from an interview with Todd Blattel of Gordonville, Missouri, vice president of Heroes Way. These are his comments. Heroes Way Inc. is a 501c3 organization that was founded after Staff Sergeant Brad Skelton of Gordonville, Missouri, was Killed in Action (KIA) on Feb. 6, 2008, in Baghdad, Iraq...
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Delicious Reading: Betty Crocker Cake Mix Peanut Butter Cookies
(09/10/18)
There is something about back-to-school time that makes me want to be waiting by the front door with cookies and milk when my kids get off the bus. Because my husband and I both teach, it’s hard to have one of us make it home before the kids do, let alone in time to bake something. But on the first day of school, I make it a point to have homemade cookies ready so we can sit down and talk about that big event...
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Birdwatching 101
(Local News ~ 09/10/18)
Southeast Missouri is home to more than 300 species of birds, not including the migrants and unusual species sometimes found in the area. There are many different ways and places to birdwatch in Southeast Missouri. “Birding,” as some call it, can be a way to learn more about nature and better appreciate the surrounding area and birds. Whether you are a casual birder or a deliberate birder, finding and learning more about birds can be exciting...
- Now Read This: “Fall Down 7 Times Get Up 8: A young man’s voice from the silence of autism,” by Naoki Higashida (09/10/18)
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Meet the Real Mary Jane
(09/10/18)
She has been a homemaker, seamstress and florist, a 4-H leader, part-time postmaster in Old Appleton, Missouri, and substitute bartender at the Silver Dollar Tavern. She was a columnist for the Republic Monitor, enjoys photographing and painting old barns and doesn’t own a computer. Her favorite color is blue, and she collects cobalt-colored glass. She has seven children, 16 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren...
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Age Spots: It’s Not Too Early
(09/10/18)
October seems so far away. With the weather hot and humid, I look forward to the cooler days of fall. Fall brings the changes of cooler weather, beautiful leaf transformations, football season — and also changes in medical plans, including Medicare Part D Open Enrollment, Oct. 15 through Dec. 7...
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Be the Change
(09/10/18)
At the Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center, volunteer ambassador Felicia Fox is a jack of all trades. She greets visitors, answers questions about exhibits and does the “nitty gritty” work of preparing materials for the naturalists’ Saturday programs. She has even sewn curtains for the center...
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Safe Space Cape Opens Friday September 14th
(Submitted Story ~ 09/10/18)
This past Saturday, the 8th, Safe Space Cape held its Open House to introduce the program to the community. This coming Friday, September 14th, will be the first day the program is open to the public. Safe Space Cape is part of the LGBTQ+ Outreach Ministry of Christ Episcopal Church - Red Door Jubilee Center. ...
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A Case for Historical Preservation
(09/10/18)
I’m a retired professor living in a historical home in an old part of Cape. I could easily move to a new house, but I strongly prefer living in this old place. My house was built in 1893, so it’s “late Victorian.” I know a lot about the early years of the house thanks to Shelly (Goss) Phillips, who researched its history...
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