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Cape Girardeau County Commission agenda for 1/21/21 meeting
(Local News ~ 01/21/21)
Cape Girardeau County Commission 9 a.m. today 1 Barton Square, Jackson Approval of minute n Minutes from Jan. 14 meetings 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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Use what's in your pantry
(Community ~ 01/21/21)
I have a few grocery items left over from the Christmas season and I need to use them up. I had a half head of cabbage from making vegetable beef soup, a couple of bags of fresh cranberries, some smoked beef sausage and frozen shrimp from making a low country boil, and a tube of convenience biscuits left from making an appetizer, to mention just a few. ...
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Camper fire extends to home on South Benton early Wednesday
(Local News ~ 01/21/21)
A camper was destroyed and a house sustained minor damage during an overnight fire on South Benton Street in Cape Girardeau. According to the Cape Girardeau Fire Department, at 1:21 a.m. firefighters responded to a call of a camper on fire on South Benton. When firefighters arrived at the scene, they discovered the fire had spread from the camper to the back porch of the home...
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Vehicle crashes through Jones Drug Store in Jackson
(Local News ~ 01/21/21)
A motorist added a do-it-yourself drive-though to Jones Drug Store on Monday in Jackson, driving into the store. ...
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Report: Jackson sewer rates 'compare favorably'
(Local News ~ 01/21/21)
Jackson's sewer rates compare favorably to similar Missouri communities, according to a new rate study presented to the Jackson Board of Aldermen during the board's study session Wednesday night. "We are pretty comparable and fairly competitive," said Jackson's director of public works Kent Peetz, who prepared the study at the request of Alderman Paul Sander...
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Mask-making Patriot Medical of Cape urges 'buy American'
(Local News ~ 01/21/21)
Patriot Medical Devices CEO Rick Needham said Wednesday, the day of the inauguration of a new U.S. president, that with the advent of widespread COVID-19 vaccine distribution in the U.S. and with it, hopes for an end to the pandemic, people may start to forget to buy American-made personal protection equipment (PPE)...
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Jackson aldermen receive positive fund balance report
(Local News ~ 01/21/21)
The City of Jackson's fund balance grew by nearly $1.1 million over the last six months, according to the city's most recent financial statement. Jackson's semiannual financial statement, covering the second half of 2020, was received and accepted by members of the Jackson Board of Aldermen during their regular meeting Wednesday night...
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The Donut Palace shines
(Community ~ 01/21/21)
Well, it seems I'll never learn. Procrastination has morphed in my life from a choice that I make occasionally to now becoming simply a lifestyle. Procrastination got me again this weekend when I was recovering from a wicked bout with a stomach issue. ...
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Saint Francis warns of COVID vaccine phone scam
(Local News ~ 01/21/21)
Saint Francis Healthcare System is warning patients of a COVID-19 vaccine phone scam. According to a news release, Saint Francis has received reports of a phone scam where an unidentified caller attempts to schedule a COVID vaccination, provides instructions and asks for a Social Security number to schedule an appointment...
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Guard to assist in coronavirus vaccination efforts
(Local News ~ 01/21/21)
Gov. Mike Parson announced Wednesday members of the National Guard will fan out across the state for COVID-19 mass vaccination events as soon as the end of the month. A news release from Parson’s office said a Guard team will operate in each of the state’s nine highway patrol regions...
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Biden takes the helm as president: 'Democracy has prevailed'
(National News ~ 01/21/21)
WASHINGTON — Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th president of the United States on Wednesday, declaring “democracy has prevailed” and summoning American resilience and unity to confront the deeply divided nation’s historic confluence of crises...
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Sponsored: Proven treatments for plantar fasciitis
(Insiders Advice ~ 01/21/21)
Plantar fasciitis is pain that develops in the tissue under the foot called the fascia. This pain can be debilitating and affects people when they try to walk, stand, or even get out of bed or a chair. It affects almost every aspect of life and does not allow for normal daily living...
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Treasures From the Good Old Days: A tour through my collection
(01/21/21)
Reading the Little House books by Laura Ingalls Wilder at the age of nine gave me reason to believe my life was pretty special. After all, she wrote about many things I could relate to from my own family. It didn’t take long, and I developed an appreciation for things from...
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The Trumpist lawmakers
(Letter to the Editor ~ 01/21/21)
On Jan. 6, egged on by Trump, his son and his dimwitted minions, thousands of right-wing thugs stormed the Capitol building, ransacked offices, destroyed property and desecrated monuments. Five people died, three from natural causes. Among those who encouraged the rioters was Josh Hawley, Missouri's senator, whose iconic photo of raised fisted arm was flashed across the nation. ...
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Hawley was wrong
(Letter to the Editor ~ 01/21/21)
Senator Josh Hawley needs to resign from office immediately for his involvement in the Jan. 6 insurrection. Despite his ludicrous opinion column attempting to excuse his behavior, Sen. Hawley is held in contempt for the cynical, irresponsible, self-serving and inflammatory manner which he supported the president's baseless claims of election fraud. ...
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Marilyn Wiggs
(Obituary ~ 01/21/21)
Marilyn Wiggs, 83, of Cape Girardeau peacefully passed in her sleep Monday, Jan. 18, 2021, at Saint Francis Medical Center. She was born Dec. 13, 1937, in her parents' farmhouse in Bloomfield, Missouri, to Cecil and Ellen Barham Long. She lived at Saxony Village in Cape Girardeau...
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Betty Schmidt
(Obituary ~ 01/21/21)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Betty Jean Schmidt, age 73, of Perryville died Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Trinity Lutheran Church in Altenburg, Missouri. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church with the Rev. Steven Dressler officiating. Burial will be at the church cemetery...
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Nita Quick
(Obituary ~ 01/21/21)
Nita Dean Quick, 82 of Jackson passed away at 4:21 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, at her home. She was born Nov. 2, 1938, in Morrilton, Arkansas, to Jaye and Geraldine Drake Kissire. She married Arnold Allen Quick on March 9, 1979, and he preceded her in death Jan. 4, 2021...
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Anita Key
(Obituary ~ 01/21/21)
DENVER, Colo. -- Anita L. Cobb Parker Key, age 92, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020, at Orchard Park Healthcare Center, in Denver. Born Oct. 29, 1928, to the late Pauline S. and Tom N. Cobb of East Prairie, Missouri. She was a graduate of East Prairie High School and a long-time resident of East Prairie and Benton, Missouri., before moving to Denver in 2015 to be near her daughter, Debra L. Parker McKenzie, and son-in-law, Keith T. McKenzie, who survive her...
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Gregory Gross
(Obituary ~ 01/21/21)
Gregory Gross, 54, of Scott City died Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. Arrangements are incomplete at Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Scott City.
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HBO Max follows Wolfgang Puck Catering
(Community ~ 01/21/21)
NEW YORK -- Cooking a meal for a big group is always stressful. So just imagine cooking for over 1,000 guests. Now make those guests white-hot celebrities like Brad Pitt. That's what usually faces chef Wolfgang Puck's catering business, tasked with preparing hundreds of plates of miso-glazed salmon or slow-braised short ribs at buzzy events...
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On Day One, Biden targets Trump policies on climate, virus
(National News ~ 01/21/21)
WASHINGTON -- President Joe Biden moved swiftly to dismantle Donald Trump's legacy on his first day in office, signing a series of executive actions reversing course on immigration, climate change, racial equity and the handling of the coronavirus pandemic...
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Prayer 1/21/21
(Prayer ~ 01/21/21)
Lord Jesus, thank you for coming to save, rescue, deliver, protect, preserve and heal us. Amen.
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Area police report 1/21/21
(Police/Fire Report ~ 01/21/21)
CAPE GIRARDEAU The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Assault n Assault was reported on South Kingshighway. Theft n Larceny was reported in the 500 block of Woods View Drive. Miscellaneous...
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Cape Girardeau fire report 1/21/21
(Police/Fire Report ~ 01/21/21)
CAPE GIRARDEAU The Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls. Jan. 19 n Medical assists were made at 2:11 a.m. on Brookwood Drive; 2:33 a.m. on South West End Boulevard; 12:27 p.m. on South Broadview Street; 1:26 p.m. on Broadway; 2:12 p.m. on Linden Street; 5:26 p.m. on Walnut Street; 5:56 p.m. on North Main Street; 7:16 p.m. on Albert Street...
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Out of the past: Jan. 21
(Out of the Past ~ 01/21/21)
Even under a $300 campaign contribution limit, both candidates for secretary of state have compiled impressive war chests, which, because of controversy in the office, shapes up to an interesting contest; incumbent Bekki Cook, the Democratic candidate, reported raising more than $301,000 in 1995, while Republican challenger John Hancock reported bringing in more than $241,000...
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Births 1/21/21
(Births ~ 01/21/21)
Daughter to Stephen and Summer Miller of Marble Hill, Missouri, Southeast Hospital, 4:26 p.m., Monday, Jan. 11, 2021. Name, Khloe May. Weight, 7 pounds, 7 ounces. Mrs. Miller is the daughter of Rusty and Tina Davis of Advance, Missouri. Miller is the son of John and Susan Miller of Greentop, Missouri...
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Bootheel Bluegrass Festival 2021
(Submitted Story ~ 01/21/21)
Day 1 of the 2021 Bootheel Bluegrass Festival is complete. More great music Friday and Saturday. Visit the website for more information: https://bootheelbluegrass.com/ January 21-23, 2021
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