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Blue Angel pilot describes favorite maneuver he'll perform at this weekend's air show
(Entertainment ~ 05/17/19)
Standing next to the Boeing F/A-18 Hornet reserved for him to pilot this weekend, Capt. Eric Doyle said he is most looking forward to the loop-break-cross maneuver alongside the rest of The Blue Angels squadron at the Cape Girardeau Regional Air Festival on Saturday and Sunday...
- Afternoon snack (Local News ~ 05/17/19)
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From the dining room table to serving thousands: SADI's Gudermuth nears retirement
(Local News ~ 05/17/19)
Maryann "Miki" Gudermuth has faced challenges all of her life. Diagnosed with polio as an infant, Gudermuth has learned to overcome disabilities and has spent most of her life helping others do so as well. Next week she will retire as the executive director of the SEMO Alliance for Disability Independence (SADI), an organization she founded several decades ago to empower people with disabilities live independently. This week she reflected on SADI's origins, accomplishments and future...
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Rehder rips Republican colleagues for avoiding opioid bill
(Local News ~ 05/17/19)
State Rep. Holly Rehder blasted the actions of a few "conservative" senators for preventing creation of a statewide prescription drug monitoring program as the legislative session headed for a close this week. In a letter emailed Wednesday night to House and Senate lawmakers, a frustrated Rehder wrote, "We shouldn't stand idly by and let the actions of a few destroy the future for so many."...
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Major improvements ahead for West End Boulevard
(Local News ~ 05/17/19)
Major improvements are coming to a section of Cape Girardeau's West End Boulevard, with construction expected to begin this fall on a project that has been on the city's drawing board for nearly five years. "Right now, the project is still in the design phase," said Jake Garrard, project manager for the city...
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Look to the skies
(Entertainment ~ 05/17/19)
The next few days will be packed with adventure as the Blue Angels return for the Cape Girardeau Regional Air Festival. If you've never been, now's your chance; you just have to get your tickets. To kick things off, the Angels pilots make a special appearance at Tunes at Twilight this evening at Ivers Square in downtown Cape Girardeau before the big show Saturday and Sunday. There also will be free beer samples at Tunes...
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Sponsored: Progress 2019: Phillip B. Smith Architect LLC Celebrates 20 Years
(B Magazine ~ 05/17/19)
Phillip B. Smith Architect LLC is celebrating 20 years of architectural design service to Cape Girardeau, Jackson, Sikeston and the Southeast Missouri area. We focus on being a local architectural firm with diverse experience in both large and small projects. ...
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Today in History 5-17-19
(National News ~ 05/17/19)
Today in History Today is Friday, May 17, the 137th day of 2019. There are 228 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On May 17, 2004, Massachusetts became the first state to allow same-sex marriages. On this date: In 1536, Archbishop of Canterbury Thomas Cranmer declared the marriage of England's King Henry VIII to Anne Boleyn invalid after she failed to produce a male heir; Boleyn, already condemned for high treason, was executed two days later...
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Many activities in store this weekend in area
(Editorial ~ 05/17/19)
This weekend is shaping up to be one of the more active weekends in some time, with the highlight and showcase event being the air show with the Blue Angels. There are a couple of other notable events happening as well. Today the "Over the Edge" fund raiser where local "celebrities" will rappel down 147 feet at Towers South on the Southeast Missouri State University campus to raise money for the United Way. ...
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Who's ready for a new Archie Bunker, live?
(Entertainment ~ 05/17/19)
NEW YORK -- Archie Bunker is coming back to prime-time network TV, and he might look a little different to viewers -- even if what he says is exactly the same. Woody Harrelson is stepping into the iconic role as part of a 90-minute ABC special celebrating writer, director and producer Norman Lear. It airs Wednesday...
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Facebook busts Israel-based disruption campaign
(International News ~ 05/17/19)
JERUSALEM -- Facebook said Thursday it banned an Israeli company running an influence campaign aimed at disrupting elections in various countries and has canceled dozens of accounts engaged in spreading disinformation. Nathaniel Gleicher, Facebook's head of cybersecurity policy, told reporters the tech giant had purged 65 Israeli accounts, 161 pages, dozens of groups and four Instagram accounts...
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Venezuelan opponents in Norway for talks
(International News ~ 05/17/19)
CARACAS, Venezuela -- Diplomatic efforts aimed at resolving Venezuela's crisis accelerated Thursday as the government and opposition sent envoys to talks in Norway, though the two sides' mutual mistrust and differences on key issues could prevent any quick solution...
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Saudis blame Iran for drone attack
(International News ~ 05/17/19)
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- Saudi Arabia accused Tehran of being behind a drone strike shutting down a key oil pipeline in the kingdom, and a newspaper close to the palace called for Washington to launch "surgical" strikes on Iran, raising the specter of escalating tensions as the U.S. boosts its military presence in the Persian Gulf...
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New immigration plan would overhaul green card system
(National News ~ 05/17/19)
WASHINGTON -- Setting aside some of his hard-line rhetoric on illegal immigration, President Donald Trump said Thursday he wanted to recruit "top talent" to the nation as he unveiled his latest efforts to reform residency laws after years of setbacks and stalemates...
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Trump disclosure shows revenue steady at key properties
(National News ~ 05/17/19)
NEW YORK -- President Donald Trump's financial disclosure report Thursday showed revenue held steady last year at several of his key properties -- including his Washington hotel and Doral golf resort -- despite a turbulent presidency buffeting his brand...
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State proceedings on hold for duck boats
(State News ~ 05/17/19)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- State proceedings against the owner of a duck boat that sank on a Missouri lake last summer, killing 17 people, will be temporarily halted until federal charges in the case are resolved, Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt announced Thursday...
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Schiff plans 'enforcement action' against DOJ over Mueller probe
(National News ~ 05/17/19)
WASHINGTON -- House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff said Thursday his panel will vote on "enforcement action" against Attorney General William Barr or the Justice Department next week, yet another escalation in the standoff between Congress and President Donald Trump's administration over documents and testimony...
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Abortion measure closer to passage
(State News ~ 05/17/19)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- A wide-ranging Missouri bill banning abortions at eight weeks of pregnancy was just one step away from going to a supportive Republican governor after the state Senate passed the measure Thursday. The legislation needs only a final vote in the House, which already passed an earlier version, for Missouri to join a growing group of Midwestern and Southern states attempting to sharply limit abortions...
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Senate votes to relax helmet law, vehicle inspections
(State News ~ 05/17/19)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- The Missouri Senate has passed legislation doing away with vehicle safety inspections for thousands of Missourians and letting adult motorcyclists cruise the highways without helmets. The legislation passed Thursday by the Senate now needs only a final House vote to go to Gov. Mike Parson...
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Schools use tech to reduce deaths
(National News ~ 05/17/19)
LOS ANGELES -- Efforts to combat school shootings are starting to shift from preventing the violence to reducing the number of victims through technology speeding up law enforcement's response and quickly alerting teachers and students to danger. School districts are using products such as gunshot detection systems identifying where shots are fired and apps allowing teachers to report attacks and connect with police. ...
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Out of the past: May 17
(Out of the Past ~ 05/17/19)
At the behest of the Cape Girardeau City Council, members of the city's Parks and Recreation Advisory Board have agreed to look at ways to reallocate capitol improvement funds to start the Washington Park project two years ahead of schedule. Employees of Dumey Excavation Inc. of Cape Girardeau are installing a floodgate at the Union Electric viaduct substation on old Highway 61; the gate will be used for employee traffic into the substation and can be closed if high water threatens the facility...
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'Big Bang Theory' stars reflect on show's end
(Entertainment ~ 05/17/19)
BURBANK, Calif. -- With "The Big Bang Theory" ending after 12 seasons, viewers can comfort themselves with reruns. The cast has those -- and residuals -- but not the reassuring workplace rhythm and camaraderie. During the closing days of taping the hour-long finale that aired Thursday on CBS, stars Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, Johnny Galecki, Mayim Bialik, Simon Helberg, Kunal Nayyar and Melissa Rauch spoke to The Associated Press about their experiences on the top-rated comedy, and about what they'll do next.. ...
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Wanda Sanders
(Obituary ~ 05/17/19)
Wanda Lee Sanders, 77, of Whitewater died Tuesday, May 14, 2019, at her home. She was born Jan. 19, 1942, in St. Louis to Elmer and Gertrude McCulley Green. Wanda first married Charles Sanders. She later married Sammie Pounds, and he preceded her in death May 9, 2009...
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Lavon Rea
(Obituary ~ 05/17/19)
BETHALTO, Ill. -- Lavon Lea Simmons Rea, 72, of Bethalto and formerly of St. Louis, died Monday, May 13, 2019, at Integrity Healthcare in Wood River, Illinois. Visitation will be from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Monday at Gray Funeral Home in Wood River. Funeral will follow at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at McGee Chapel Cemetery in Marble Hill, Missouri...
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James Pettigrew
(Obituary ~ 05/17/19)
James H. Pettigrew, 48 of Cape Girardeau, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2019, at Southeast Hospital. James was born on Oct. 20, 1970, in Parsons, Tennessee, the son of James and Mary King Pettigrew. He was a graduate of Riverside High School. He worked for years at Shoney's and the old Holiday Inn in food service...
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Barbara Mason
(Obituary ~ 05/17/19)
BENTON, Mo. -- Barbara Ann Mason, 75, of Benton went to her heavenly home Wednesday, May 15, 2019, with her loving family by her side. Barbara was born May 7, 1944, in Gorham, Illinois, to Reuben and Buela Newfarmer Ellis. She married James Mason in 1974. He preceded her in death...
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Donald Hicks
(Obituary ~ 05/17/19)
Donald Ralph Hicks, 73, of Cape Girardeau died Wednesday, May 15, 2019, at Southeast Hospital. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau. Memorial service will follow at 2 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be at a later date...
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Sylvester Emmendorfer
(Obituary ~ 05/17/19)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Sylvester "Syl" J. Emmendorfer, 91, of Perryville died Wednesday, May 15, 2019, at Independence Care Center. He was born May 14, 1928, in Perryville, son of Sylvester J. and Beatice R. Duerr Emmendorfer. He was born and raised in the home now known as the Perry County Museum. He and Virginia M. Fadler were married April 15, 1950. She preceded him in death Jan. 9, 2010...
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Cleo Douglas
(Obituary ~ 05/17/19)
SPRINGDALE, Ark. -- Cleo Douglas, 87, of Springdale, formerly of Jackson and Farmington, Missouri, died Wednesday, May 15, 2019. She was born Aug. 3, 1931, in Pocahontas, to Eberhart and Edna Ruehling. Cleo is survived by her husband, Clarence Douglas; two sons, Dave Puchbauer (Brenda) of Jackson and Sam Douglas of Tulsa, Oklahoma; daughter, Bonnie Rogers (Larry) of Springdale; sister, Gleeda Bruhl; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren...
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Tharon Anthony
(Obituary ~ 05/17/19)
HUNTINGTOWN, Md. -- G. Tharon Anthony, 85, of Huntingtown, formally of Oran, Missouri, passed away Nov. 13, 2018, at Calvert Health Medical Center. He was born Nov. 15, 1932, in Hickey, Arkansas, to Burl Lord and Mary Rebecca Waldo Anthony. Tharon was raised on a farm in Oran and graduated from Oran High School. He was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1953 and was honorably discharged in 1955...
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Cape police report 5/17/19
(Police/Fire Report ~ 05/17/19)
CAPE GIRARDEAU The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests n Ashley N. Woods, 24, of Marble Hilll, Missouri, was arrested on a warrant. n Shawn D. Stockard Jr., 27, of Jackson was arrested on a warrant...
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Prayer 5/17/19
(Prayer ~ 05/17/19)
O Heavenly Father, we praise you, for your majestic name fills the earth. Amen.
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Births 5/16/19
(Births ~ 05/17/19)
Son to Blake and Macie Mayfield of Jackson, Southeast Hospital, 1:46 p.m. Tuesday, May 7, 2019. Name, Kole Alden. Weight, 9 pounds, 2 ounces. Third child, second son. Mrs. Mayfield is the daughter of Chris and Monica Brennecke of Cape Girardeau, and Shauna Duley of Cape Girardeau. She is a licensed practical nurse in Southeast Hospital's pediatrics unit. Mayfield is the son of Keith and Sherri Mayfield of Jackson. He owns C & B Diesel...
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Bird lays eggs on fake turf, displacing soccer teams for now
(National News ~ 05/17/19)
TEANECK, N.J. -- A little birdie has displaced soccer players in New Jersey. The Record reports that a killdeer laid its eggs about two weeks ago on a patch of synthetic grass near the south goal in Teaneck's Votee Park. Public works employees have cordoned off the nest with cones and yellow tape...
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