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Did I almost jinx the baseball Cardinals?
(Column ~ 10/02/19)
When I was a wee lad of 8 or 9, my brother, Rex, and I were superstitious football fans. For each game we would don our St. Louis Cardinals football jerseys, white football pants, red-striped socks, Cardinal-emblazoned helmets and take our positions around the TV. ...
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Portion of Old Cape Road in Jackson to close for sewer work
(Local News ~ 10/02/19)
A section of Old Cape Road in Jackson will be temporarily closed starting today to allow work crews to connect the nearby Best Western Plus hotel, currently under construction, to the Jackson sewer system. The closure will affect Old Cape Road between Old Orchard Road and East Jackson Boulevard...
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Notre Dame generates 'fourth-highest total ever' during annual activity week
(Local News ~ 10/02/19)
Though down from last year’s record-breaking amount of $301,731 during the school’s annual Activity Week, Notre Dame Regional High School interim principal Tim Garner said this year’s profit of $270,418 was the “fourth-highest total ever.” The purpose of Activity Week — Sept. 20 to 28 — is to involve students, staff, parents and the community in raising funds to reduce the school’s operating budget, according to the school...
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Bids for work at Center Junction could be accepted starting in November
(Local News ~ 10/02/19)
Pending approval by state highway officials in Jefferson City, Missouri, the final plans for the reconstruction of the Interstate 55/U.S. 61 interchange between Cape Girardeau and Jackson will be advertised for bids in early November. “We’re submitting plans to our central office later this week,” said Jason Williams of the Missouri Department of Transportation district office in Sikeston. ...
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River Ridge Winery celebrates 25 years: 'People recognize it and they appreciate it'
(Local News ~ 10/02/19)
River Ridge Winery owner Rob Bullock’s main goal Friday was to check sugar levels before harvesting the last Norton grape crop of the season Tuesday. “For us, it’s really about wine,” he said. The site is home to a 2,600-vine vineyard in Commerce, Missouri, just outside of Scott City...
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Changing course: Advisory group sets sights on two pools in Cape
(Local News ~ 10/02/19)
An advisory committee has changed course, setting its sights on two pool projects in Cape Girardeau instead of one. The ad hoc group Tuesday eyed a plan to construct an indoor leisure pool next to Jefferson Elementary School and renovate the Central Municipal Pool for swimming competitions...
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Former prosecutor says Russell Bucklew's death was a 'stark contrast' to that of his victim
(Local News ~ 10/02/19)
The State of Missouri executed Russell Bucklew on Tuesday, 23 years after violent episodes left a man dead. Bucklew was declared dead at 6:23 p.m. at Eastern Reception, Diagnostic and Correctional Center in Bonne Terre, after authorities administered a lethal dose of pentobarbital. ...
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Cape man arrested on drug charges
(Local News ~ 10/02/19)
A Cape Girardeau man has been arrested and charged in connection with several controlled substances discovered inside his vehicle, including methamphetamine, fentanyl and cocaine. Jimmy Dewayne Reed Jr., 37, was arrested on three counts of delivery of a controlled substance with the intent to distribute, according to a news release from the Cape Girardeau Police Department...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 10/02/19)
Today is Wednesday, Oct. 2, the 275th day of 2019. There are 90 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Oct. 2, 1967, Thurgood Marshall was sworn as an associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court as the court opened its new term. On this date:...
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Lowry wrong about Thunberg
(Letter to the Editor ~ 10/02/19)
On Sept. 26 the Southeast Missourian printed an op-ed piece by Rich Lowry of the National Review, a conservative magazine of news and commentary. Lowry criticized Greta Thunberg, a very young Swedish climate change activist, who spoke recently at the United Nations. In her speech she said that older people had let down her generation...
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Ukraine's leader: Trump didn't use U.S. aid lever
(International News ~ 10/02/19)
KYIV, Ukraine -- Ukraine's president said Tuesday no one explained to him why millions of dollars in U.S. military aid to his country was delayed, dismissing suggestions President Donald Trump froze the funding to pressure Ukraine to investigate Democratic rival Joe Biden...
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HK protester shot as China marks its 70th anniversary
(International News ~ 10/02/19)
HONG KONG -- In a fearsome escalation of violence, Hong Kong police shot a protester in the chest at close range Tuesday, leaving the teenager bleeding and howling on the ground. Tens of thousands joined anti-government demonstrations spreading across the semi-autonomous Chinese territory in a challenge to Beijing's dominance as the Communist Party celebrated 70 years in power...
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Trump swamps 2020 Dems fundraising
(National News ~ 10/02/19)
WASHINGTON -- Three top Democratic White House hopefuls said Tuesday they took in a collective $56 million over the last three months. But in a sign of what they're up against, President Donald Trump and his allies swamped them all by raising $125 million...
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White ex-officer's guilty verdict stuns some
(National News ~ 10/02/19)
Monica Blake watched closely as a Texas jury weighed the case against a white police officer charged in the fatal shooting of a black neighbor, wondering whether the panel would render a different decision from so many others in recent years. When Amber Guyger was convicted of murder Tuesday, Blake, a retired Nashville, Tennessee, officer, wept in disbelief...
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Pompeo, Democrats trade intimidation charges in probe
(National News ~ 10/02/19)
WASHINGTON -- Trading hot charges of intimidation, the Trump administration took a defiant step toward resisting Congress' access to impeachment witnesses Tuesday, then House Democrats warned such efforts themselves could amount to an impeachable offense...
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Vicki Whistler
(Obituary ~ 10/02/19)
HOUSTON -- Vicki Marlene Whistler, daughter of Harvey Leonard and Arna Jean Dorsey Davis, was born July 29, 1948, in Borger, Texas, and departed this life Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Houston at the age of 71 years. Vicki was united in marriage to Stephen P. Whistler on Feb. 8, 1969, and he preceded her in death Aug. 27, 2011...
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Harley Taylor
(Obituary ~ 10/02/19)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Harley J. Taylor, 84, of Perryville died Monday, Sept. 30, 2019, at his home. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday at Ford and Young Funeral Home in Perryville. Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with Deacon John Darin officiating...
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Minnie Sanders
(Obituary ~ 10/02/19)
Minnie Sanders, 99, of Cape Girardeau died Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, at Heartland Care and Rehab. There will be no services. Ford and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Leonard Koenig
(Obituary ~ 10/02/19)
Leonard Koenig, 93, of Jackson died Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019, at Missouri Veterans Home in Cape Girardeau. Arrangements are incomplete at McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson.
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Lauda Kerley
(Obituary ~ 10/02/19)
McCLURE, Ill. -- Lauda B. Kerley, 93, of McClure died Monday, Sept. 30, 2019, at Southeast Hospital. She was born Sept. 13, 1926, in Leburn, Kentucky, to Jasper and Florence Caudill Pratt. She and Rufus Kerley were married June 24, 1949, at Mayfield, Kentucky. He preceded her in death Feb. 24, 1981...
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Grace Jones
(Obituary ~ 10/02/19)
HOLLY SPRINGS, Miss. -- Grace Maile Jones, 74, of Holly Springs died Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, at her home. She was born Jan. 20, 1945, in Honolulu to Nevan August and Nettie Miller Fisher. She married Ronnie Jones on March 1, 1997, in Cape Coral, Florida...
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Horace Hitt
(Obituary ~ 10/02/19)
Horace C. Hitt, 84, of Cape Girardeau died Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019, at Lutheran Home. He was born April 7, 1935, in Cape Girardeau County to Harry and Lillian Rau Hitt. He and Frances Hennecke were married April 4, 1959, at Pocahontas. He served in the National Guard...
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Clinton Dickerson
(Obituary ~ 10/02/19)
MARION, Ill. -- Clinton Dickerson, 90, of Marion and formerly of Ullin, Illinois, went to sleep peacefully and woke up in the arms of Jesus. He passed away in the early morning hours of Monday, Sept. 30, 2019, with his loving wife, Justine, by his side at Parkway Estates of Liberty Village of Marion...
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Billoma Bell
(Obituary ~ 10/02/19)
Billoma Yolanda Bell, 42, of Cape Girardeau died Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019, at Saint Francis Medical Center. She was born Jan. 1, 1977, in Cape Girardeau to Billy Joe and Jennie Lee Jones Bell. She was a graduate of Parkview State School. She loved music, dancing and collecting rocks. She also enjoyed sightseeing around town...
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200-foot-tall Ferris wheel opens at St. Louis Union Station
(State News ~ 10/02/19)
ST. LOUIS -- A new and colorful attraction is now open in downtown St. Louis -- a 200-foot-tall Ferris wheel. The St. Louis Wheel opened Monday at Union Station, where a new aquarium complex is expected to open in December. The Ferris wheel lights up with 1.6 million LED lights. It includes 42 climate-controlled gondolas that can hold up to eight people each. Rides last about 15 minutes and cost $15 for adults and $10 for children...
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Prayer 10/2/19
(Prayer ~ 10/02/19)
We praise you, O Lord Jesus, for you are our path to salvation. Amen.
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Protests in Iraq lead to clashes, killing 2
(International News ~ 10/02/19)
BAGHDAD -- Iraqi security forces clashed with anti-government protesters in the capital and other provinces Tuesday, killing two people and injuring more than 200, according to officials. The confrontations were some of the worst in more than a year, and signaled the war-weary country could be facing a new round of political instability...
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Out of the past: Oct. 2
(Out of the Past ~ 10/02/19)
Allan Mackintosh is guest speaker at Christian Faith Fellowship, 207 Pind Wood Lane; a native of South Africa, he attended Durban Christian Bible Training College and continued his education in music through Trinity College of Music in London; he resides in Tampa, Florida, with his wife and children, and is associate pastor and minister of music at River of Life Church...
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Births 10/2/19
(Births ~ 10/02/19)
Daughter to Elliott James and Rebecca Marie Swoboda of Cape Girardeau, Saint Francis Medical Center, 12:59 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019. Name, Arlee Jean. Weight, 7 pounds, 7 ounces. Fifth daughter. Mrs. Swoboda is the former Rebecca Komorech, daughter of Bob and Donna Komorech of Cape Girardeau. She is HR manager at Saint Francis Medical Center. Swoboda is the son of Stuart and Kathy Swoboda of Cape Girardeau. He is pastor at Gospel Life Church...
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HY-C is Helping the American Red Cross Save Lives, You Can Too!
(Submitted Story ~ 10/02/19)
For Immediate Release Name of Press Contact: Lauran Van Der Eems, Marketing Coordinator Date: October 2, 2019 Phone: (314) 241-1214 | (802) 535-9119 m Email: lvandereems@hy-c.com HY-C is Helping the American Red Cross Save Lives, You Can Too!...
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Feast of the Guardian Angels
(Submitted Story ~ 10/02/19)
October 2 is the feast day of the Guardian Angels. To celebrate the feast day of our school, Guardian Angel students in Oran started the day by attending Mass. At mid-morning, everyone was treated to a donut and all the students were allowed to go to recess. ...
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Tripp Cochrane celebrating his 100th birthday!
(Submitted Story ~ 10/02/19)
Charles Tripp Cochrane, a member of the “Greatest Generation," having served during World War II is a resident of Cape Girardeau and will be celebrating his 100th birthday on Saturday, October 5th. Tripp’s family is asking for one thing to make his milestone birthday on Saturday more than just another day. It’s a simple request — for complete strangers to send him a birthday card!...
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