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Volunteers needed for county coronavirus study
(Local News ~ 05/09/20)
Do you live in Cape Girardeau County and can you spare a sample of your blood? If so, you may qualify for a study to determine how widespread COVID-19 is among county residents. The Cape Girardeau County Public Health Center needs approximately 2,000 county residents for the study, which is designed to measure the prevalence of the coronavirus among county residents including those who may have been infected and didn't realize it...
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Cape Riverfront Market announces safety changes
(Local News ~ 05/09/20)
The Cape Riverfront Market has a few tweaks for today's market in Century Casino's parking lot, and will reopen as a socially-distanced walk-up market at the casino on May 16, according to market manager Emily Vines with Old Town Cape. For today, early exits and a passing lane have been added. Prepared food vendors including The German Cook, Grandma's Donuts and Sammie's Sandwiches have been moved to a neighboring parking lot, so customers can visit them separately, Vines said...
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Riverside Regional Library announces phased reopen plan
(Local News ~ 05/09/20)
Riverside Regional Library announced a plan Friday to reopen in phases, as recommended by state and federal guidelines, according to library director Jeff Trinkle. Phase one will begin May 13, with all branches offering contactless curbside pickup, Trinkle wrote in an email...
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West Park Mall stores reopening
(Local News ~ 05/09/20)
West Park Mall in Cape Girardeau has reopened with limited hours after a closure of more than a month due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A handful of mall tenants opened Friday with more planning to open in the coming days including Macy's, one of the mall's anchor retailers, which plans to reopen Monday. JCPenney, the mall's other major anchor store, has not announced a reopening date...
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Dental practices taking extra COVID-19 safety precautions
(Local News ~ 05/09/20)
Face masks and social distancing have become part of our daily lives during the COVID-19 pandemic, but there are some places where its not possible to wear a face mask or maintain at least six feet from other people. One of those places is the dentist's office where dentists, hygienists and dental assistants are often inches away from their patients, patients who cannot cover their faces because masks would prevent access to their teeth...
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Two more coronavirus deaths reported in Scott County
(Local News ~ 05/09/20)
Two more Scott County residents have died because of COVID-19. According to the county's Health Department, five county residents have died from the virus. The county's positive cases total 78. Union County, Illinois, reported two new cases Friday, pushing its total to 59...
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Cape, Jackson city park playgrounds remain closed through May 31
(Local News ~ 05/09/20)
Playgrounds in Cape Girardeau and Jackson city parks will remain closed at least until May 31, in accordance with state and county guidance, officials said Friday. Julia Jones, parks and recreation director for the city of Cape Girardeau, said the May 31 reopening is in line with Gov. Mike Parson's directive for Phase 1 of reopening...
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CARES Act funds to counties should be scrutinized
(Column ~ 05/09/20)
County governments in Missouri are receiving significant CARES Act funding to be used on coronavirus-related expenses. Nearly $521 million is being distributed collectively to most Missouri counties, with an additional $173 million-plus going to St. Louis County and more than $122 million going to Jackson County...
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Three new coronavirus cases in Union County, Illinois; new cases also reported in Stoddard, Scott counties
(Local News ~ 05/09/20)
COVID-19 cases in Union County, Illinois, grew by three Saturday. Illinois state health department reported 62 cases in the county. One person has died in the county from the virus. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services website pegged Stoddard County cases at 29, up from 24 the last time the county’s health center reported virus cases...
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Sikeston newspaper editor introduces 'my Corona'
(Column ~ 05/09/20)
Meet my Corona. She won't make you sick but be warned: She may just inspire you during these tough times caused by another corona. "My Corona" is actually my grandmother, whose first name is Corona. Her friends call her "Coonie." Born at her family home in New Hamburg, Mo., my grandmother said she walked to school every day (just down and then up the hill, she said), and when she was about 10 or 12 years old, she would milk three cows every day before school and after school...
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Cape WWII veteran reminisces about V-E Day
(Local News ~ 05/09/20)
John Dragoni Sr. of Cape Girardeau turned 95 Saturday and he admits his memory isn't what it used to be. He recalls with complete clarity, though, where he was on V-E (Victory in Europe) Day 75 years ago. "I was on (the island of) Tinian in the South Pacific on May 8, 1945," said Dragoni, who served in the old U.S. Army Air Corps (now Air Force) during World War II...
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Physician: Ending handshaking is 'good advice' in virus age
(Local News ~ 05/09/20)
The chief medical officer of the Saint Francis Health System agrees it would be better if people don't shake hands after the current COVID-19 pandemic runs its course. Thomas Diemer, M.D., also president of Saint Francis Medical Partners, thinks White House medical advisor Anthony Fauci is giving the nation "good advice."...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 05/09/20)
Today is Saturday, May 9, the 130th day of 2020. There are 236 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On May 9, 1945, with World War II in Europe at an end, Soviet forces liberated Czechoslovakia from Nazi occupation. U.S. officials announced that a midnight entertainment curfew was being lifted immediately...
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Eggimann-60 years
(Anniversary ~ 05/09/20)
Vernon and Marilyn Eggimann of Jackson celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary March 28. Eggimann and the former Marilyn Doering were married March 26, 1960, at Christ Lutheran Church in Gordonville. The Rev. Paul Ludwig performed the ceremony. Their attendants were Joan Lorberg, Katherine Doering, Delmer Eggimann, Dewey Nussbaum, Weldon Eggimann and Louis Doering...
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Turner-Samples
(Engagement ~ 05/09/20)
Tommy Turner of Tupelo, Mississippi, and Elaine and Roger Garner of Guntown, Mississippi, announce the engagement of their daughter, Delia Montez Turner, to Cody Derek Samples, both of Cape Girardeau. He is the son of Derek and Mary Samples of Portageville, Missouri...
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Gibbons-Cliff
(Engagement ~ 05/09/20)
Ira Edward and Crystal Marie Gibbons of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Katelyn Trish Gibbons of Jackson, to Trevor James Cliff of Scott City. He is the son of Jim and Joyce Cliff of Scott City and Jeffery and Kathy Hill of Indianapolis...
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Williams-25 years
(Anniversary ~ 05/09/20)
Carroll and Debbie Williams celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with a surprise anniversary party Nov. 28 at My Daddy's Cheesecake. The party was hosted by Debbie's parents, Carl and Mary Ann Kagle; Carroll's sister, Janet Nichols, and brother and sister-in-law, Ronnie and Janet Williams...
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John James Audubon's sojourn in Southeast Missouri
(Column ~ 05/09/20)
The name John James Audubon usually conjures visions of his paintings of North American birds. Few realize that Audubon spent six weeks in our area in 1811, however. Audubon partnered in 1806 with a friend, Ferdinand Rozier, with the assistance of their fathers Jean Audubon and Claude Rozier. ...
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God is simple
(Column ~ 05/09/20)
Recently, my parents were putting the screens in windows for summertime. A key piece that holds things together fell out into the flower bed below. I heard them struggling to find it and thought maybe I could lend some assistance, so I decided to go help them look. It was a little metal piece in a sea of tall green flower stems, and I asked God to help us find it. Within a couple minutes, I accidentally stepped on it...
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Gardening beyond planting seeds
(Column ~ 05/09/20)
I'm not sure how many calls I've received asking about what to plant and when and how to plant. Many of these are first-time gardeners who have never grown a garden before, which is really neat. Gardening is a passel of fun, but at the same time a load of work. Some of the work is enjoyable, but some is just work...
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Adopt Greg
(Community ~ 05/09/20)
This cute little guy is Greg. He is 8 weeks old and ready for a loving forever home. If you are ready for a rewarding experience, come see us at Safe Harbor. Call (573) 243-9823.
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FYI 5-10-20
(Community ~ 05/09/20)
A chapter of the national non-profit Becca's Closet, Semo Prom Mothers is now taking appointments. The organization has distributed more than 600 dresses over four years at its former location in Jackson, and is now housed at 1820 Perryville Road, Westminster Presbyterian Church, in Cape Girardeau. ...
- Ramblewood Gardening Club May Yard of the Month (Community ~ 05/09/20)
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Senior Center Menus for May 11 through 15
(Community ~ 05/09/20)
Monday: Salisbury steak or Polish sausage, mashed potatoes, sauerkraut, steam broccoli, whole-grain bread and blushing pears or assorted cookies. Tuesday: Pork chop or chicken and dumplings, sweet potatoes, seasoned cauliflower, whole-grain hot roll and sugar-free peach crisp or German chocolate cake...
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Carolina tractor wrens?
(Column ~ 05/09/20)
A pair of Carolina wrens have built a nest in the same place in my tractor for the past five years. Each spring they raise a brood of baby wrens. When I need to use the tractor, I check to see if the nest is there. Before I start the tractor I remove the nest and set it aside close by...
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Cai receives Gold Cup Award
(Community ~ 05/09/20)
Donna Cai recently received her first Gold Cup Award through the National Federation of Junior Music Clubs. Cai is a student at Keyboards & Kindermusik Conservatory, a piano, keyboard and Kindermusik teaching studio in Cape Girardeau. "This is a major accomplishment for each of our students," said Janet Presson, director of the studio. ...
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Learning briefs 5-10-20
(Community ~ 05/09/20)
Blake Joseph Arnold, a senior at Chaffee High School, has won a $2,000 MFA Foundation scholarship. Arnold is the son of Randal and Gina Vandeven. He plans to attended Southeast Missouri State University. The scholarship was sponsored by SEMO MFA Agri Services in Chaffee...
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Prayer 5-10-20
(Prayer ~ 05/09/20)
Thank you, O God, that there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. Amen.
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Honoring our health care heroes
(Letter to the Editor ~ 05/09/20)
As COVID-19 continues to spread throughout the country, we have a new appreciation for our nation's health care workers. These professionals are working nonstop to diligently protect the vulnerable in our community. While our local nurses, doctors and healthcare professionals continue to ensure our health and safety, let us take the time to commemorate and honor their dedication and sacrifice during this year's National Nurses Week, which runs from May 6-12...
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Raising awareness for causes
(Letter to the Editor ~ 05/09/20)
May is a very meaningful month for my family, as it is both Mental Health Awareness Month and NF (Neurofibromatosis) Awareness Month. In 2014 I lost my sister, Renee, to suicide. Suicide is an unfortunate death that many people struggle to understand. ...
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Father, son charged with murder in Georgia case
(National News ~ 05/09/20)
BRUNSWICK, Ga. -- The white father and son stood quietly Friday as the judge read murder and aggravated assault charges against them in the fatal shooting of a black man who was running through their Georgia neighborhood. In about a minute, their first court appearance was over. It was a moment that many in Ahmaud Arbery's community had waited more than two months for, as a series of prosecutors declined to bring charges against the men...
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Lawyers: Investigators recommend whistleblower be reinstated to post
(National News ~ 05/09/20)
WASHINGTON -- Federal investigators have found "reasonable grounds" that a government whistleblower was punished for speaking out against widespread use of an unproven drug that President Donald Trump touted as a remedy for COVID-19, his lawyers said Friday...
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U.S. unemployment surges to Depression-era level of 14.7%
(National News ~ 05/09/20)
WASHINGTON -- The coronavirus crisis has sent the U.S. unemployment rate surging to 14.7%, a level last seen when the country was in the throes of the Depression and President Franklin D. Roosevelt was assuring Americans that the only thing to fear was fear itself...
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'It's gone haywire': COVID-19 arrives in rural America
(National News ~ 05/09/20)
DAWSON, Ga. -- The reverend approached the makeshift pulpit and asked the Lord to help him make some sense of the scene before him: two caskets, side by side, in a small-town cemetery busier now than ever before. Rev. Willard O. Weston had already eulogized other neighbors lost to COVID-19, and he would do more. ...
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Some blame meatpacking workers, not plants, for coronavirus spread
(State News ~ 05/09/20)
MINNEAPOLIS -- As coronavirus hotspots erupted at major U.S. meatpacking plants, experts criticized extremely tight working conditions that made the factories natural high risk contagion locations. But some Midwestern politicians have pointed the finger at the workers' living conditions, suggesting crowded homes bear some blame...
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St. Louis County, Kansas City plan restricted reopenings
(State News ~ 05/09/20)
LIBERTY, Mo. -- St. Louis County and Kansas City officials announced Friday that they will proceed with the gradual reopening of businesses but with several restrictions in place as efforts continue to slow the spread of the coronavirus. St. Louis County Executive Sam Page said large venues, including sports courts and playgrounds, public pools, gyms and fitness centers, and banquet rooms, will not be allowed to open May 18...
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Flynn dismissal a surprise? Barr in sync with Trump
(National News ~ 05/09/20)
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump says he didn't know the Justice Department was planning to drop its case against his former national security adviser, Michael Flynn. But it didn't really matter. The extraordinary action underscored the extent to which Trump and Attorney General William Barr have been in sync in their views on the federal Trump-Russia investigation -- with or without communicating about it. ...
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Police report 5-10-20
(Police/Fire Report ~ 05/09/20)
CAPE GIRARDEAU The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrest does not imply guilt DWI n Driving under the influence was reported in the 3400 block of William Street. n Driving under the influence was reported at Independence Street and West End Boulevard...
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Birth 5/10/20
(Births ~ 05/09/20)
Daughter to Daniel and Rebecca Avery Sr., of Vanduser, Missouri, Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, Missouri, 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 28, 2020. Name, Madison Louise. Weight, 7 pounds, 9 ounces. Sixth child, third daughter. Mrs. Avery is the daughter of Rebecca Broughman and Larry Broughman of Luxora, Arkansas. Avery is the son of William Avery of Gosnell, Arkansas, and Tammy Avery of Driver, Arkansas...
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Cledith 'Dean' Wills
(Obituary ~ 05/09/20)
Cledith "Dean" Wills, 82, of Cape Girardeau passed away Thursday, May 7, 2020, at Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau. He was born Feb. 23, 1938, in Oak Ridge to the late Pearl and Juanita Cobble Wills. He and Betty Williams were married April 5, 1969. She passed away March 6, 2018...
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Dick Wadlington
(Obituary ~ 05/09/20)
Dick Wadlington, 74, of Cape Girardeau passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2020, at his home. He was born July 10, 1945, in Cape Girardeau to the late Elbert and Marjorie Welter Wadlington. He and Linda Green were married at Eisleben Lutheran Church on Aug. 5, 1979...
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Elizabeth Shawan
(Obituary ~ 05/09/20)
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. -- Elizabeth Ann Harris Shawan, 85, of Poplar Bluff, formerly of Cape Girardeau, died May 7, 2020 at Crowley Ridge Care Center. Due to the current pandemic, there will not be visitation or funeral service. A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date...
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Edna Seabaugh
(Obituary ~ 05/09/20)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Edna May Seabaugh, 54, of Perryville died Wednesday, May 6, 2020, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. A celebration of life memorial will be held at a later date. Ford and Young Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements...
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Judith Rose
(Obituary ~ 05/09/20)
Judith Kay "Judy" Rose, 76, of Jackson passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2020, at Life Care Center in Cape Girardeau. She was born March 28, 1944, in Cape Girardeau, the daughter of Frankey and Viola Grace Sanders Keesee. Judy was a faithful member of Shawnee Hills Baptist Church and its ladies Sunday school class. She worked for more than 20 years at Lee-Rowan in Jackson...
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Sue Miller
(Obituary ~ 05/09/20)
Diana Sue Miller, 77, of Jackson peacefully passed away Thursday, May 7, 2020, at home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born Feb. 7, 1943, in Kurreville, Missouri, to John David and Maude Agnes Moore Hanners. She and Mac Miller were married Dec. 19, 1974, at Bollinger County, Missouri...
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George Kuhlmann
(Obituary ~ 05/09/20)
George "Butch" Paul Kuhlmann, 76, of Cape Girardeau died Thursday, May 7, 2020, at his home. He was born June 1, 1943, in St. Louis to George and Marie Batch Kuhlmann. He and Judy Conway were married Nov. 25, 1965, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in St. Louis...
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Roger Knotts
(Obituary ~ 05/09/20)
ORAN, Mo. -- Roger Dale Knotts, son of Ervin H. and Gean Abraham Knotts, was born July 4, 1952, in Gideon, Missouri, and departed this life Thursday, May 7, 2020, in Oran at the age of 67 years. He was united in marriage to Rosa Griswell on Nov. 3, 1972, and she survives...
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Rosa Hemmann
(Obituary ~ 05/09/20)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Rosa W. Hemmann, 97, of Perryville, formerly of Frohna, Missouri, died Thursday, May 7, 2020, at Independence Care Center of Perry County in Perryville. She was born July 9, 1922, in New Wells to Fred H. and Lina Gerler Kahnert. She and Harold E. Hemmann were married April 29, 1944, in New Wells. He preceded her in death May 25, 2005...
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Ruth Heck
(Obituary ~ 05/09/20)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Ruth D. Heck, 91, of Perryville died Wednesday, May 6, 2020, in De Soto, Missouri. Visitation and funeral service were Saturday at Immanuel Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Joseph Schlie officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery...
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Jo Anne Fornkohl
(Obituary ~ 05/09/20)
Jo Anne Fornkohl, 69, departed this life Thursday, April 23, 2020. She was a resident at Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau. Jo Anne was the daughter of Huey and Joyce Heise. She attended Trinity Lutheran School and graduated from Cape Girardeau Central High with the class of 1969. Prior to retirement, she was employed by Florsheim Shoe for many years and later worked as a home health caregiver...
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Sidney Dougan
(Obituary ~ 05/09/20)
** Sidney Dougan Sidney Ray Dougan, 83, of Jackson passed away Thursday, May 7, 2020, at his home. A service will be announced at a later date. Arrangements are by McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson.
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Cape Girardeau County Commission agenda 5/11/20
(Local News ~ 05/09/20)
Cape Girardeau County Commission 9 a.m. today 1 Barton Square, Jackson Approval of minutes n Minutes for May 7 meeting Communications/reports -- other elected officials n COVID-19 Update: In an effort to keep Cape Girardeau County residents safe and aware regarding the status of the virus, Emergency Management Agency (EMA) director Mark Winkler will be issuing an update at County Commission meetings. ...
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Sikeston residents to get new, improved electric, water meters
(Local News ~ 05/09/20)
SIKESTON, Mo. -- Sikeston residents will begin seeing workers replace their electric and water meters beginning this week. Anixter and Sikeston Board of Utilities crews will begin installing the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) this week while MB construction will install the new water meters...
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Area grocery stores, restaurants feel impact of meat shortage
(Local News ~ 05/09/20)
SIKESTON, Mo. -- Those looking for meat at the grocery story or those trying to purchase their favorite hamburger may have come up empty lately. As several U.S. production plants have been temporarily shuttered in the last two weeks due to workers getting sick from the coronavirus, the country is seeing a meat shortage...
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Proms of the past: COVID-19 puts hold on prom season
(Local News ~ 05/09/20)
Proms of the past: COVID-19 puts hold on prom season It's the time of year when many high school students are typically busting out the formal wear, making dinner reservations and preparing to dance the night away at prom. But prom also looks different during the COVID-19 pandemic...
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Trump's critics can't have it both ways
(Column ~ 05/09/20)
The left's position on the nation's proper response to the pandemic, though shrouded in the language of compassion, is incoherent and morally repugnant virtue signaling. Since this calamity began, many national Democratic leaders, the left-wing media and various never-Trumpers have been more interested in smearing President Donald Trump -- no change there -- than helping to solve the myriad problems caused by the coronavirus...
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Living with fear
(Column ~ 05/09/20)
Are you afraid? There are many people who are living in fear right now. No one wants to die or face a serious illness. Apparently, there are very few Patrick Henry's who say, "Give me liberty or give me death." The saying today could be, "I will forfeit my liberty to live." There is little doubt that fear can be a master. Is it always wrong to be afraid? Shouldn't we fear certain things? How do we handle fear?...
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Happy Mother's Day... from afar
(Column ~ 05/09/20)
Today is Mother's Day. Regardless of the request for physical distancing, today is a day to honor your mother. Women sharing the image of God played an absolutely vital role in the Bible. They are celebrated. Honored. Cunning. Entrepreneurial. Yes, there are instances where women were abused and subjugated. The Bible presents those moments not as an endorsement but as evidence of our fallen world. In this column, I would like to offer three principles from the Bible for Mother's Day...
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Out of the past: May 9
(Out of the Past ~ 05/09/20)
Cape Girardeau Central High School seniors must fulfill all graduation requirements to participate in the May 26 commencement; the Board of Education made it official last night by adopting a formal policy that had been in the works since the start of the school year...
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'We just did our bit:' WWII vets recall war 75 years later
(International News ~ 05/09/20)
LONDON -- Seventy-five years after World War II ended in Europe, The Associated Press spoke to veterans who endured mortal danger, oppression and fear. As they mark Victory in Europe Day on Friday, they also are dealing with loneliness brought on by the coronavirus pandemic. Here is some of their testimony...
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Out of the past: May 10
(Out of the Past ~ 05/09/20)
The Cape Girardeau Chamber of Commerce's membership surpassed the 1,200 mark following a one-day recruitment blitz that netted more than 80 members; the new numbers shoved the local chamber into the No. 3 position in membership in Missouri, with 1,231 members...
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