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2021 -- a year of change and positivity
(Column ~ 03/04/21)
After a disastrous 2020, I think we are all ready for this new year. We need to continue to be patient as coronavirus cases continue to decline and vaccinations increase. Our world will eventually return to some sense of normalcy. We will persevere as our society creates a "new normal." I would think in the near future that our county health department will amend the mask order from "mandatory" to "strongly recommended."...
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Missouri lawmakers back new checks on local health officials
(State News ~ 03/04/21)
COLUMBIA, Mo. -- Local health officials in Missouri would be prevented from ordering businesses and schools to close for more than 15 days during an emergency without getting permission of elected officeholders under a Republican bill that got initial backing Wednesday...
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Route NN in Perry County reduced for pavement work
(Local News ~ 03/04/21)
Route NN in Perry County, from County Road 820 to County Road 822, will be reduced to one lane with a 12-foot width restriction as Missouri Department of Transportation crews make pavement repairs. According to a news release, the work will take place Monday through March 11 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily...
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Cape Girardeau County Commission agenda for 3/4/21 meeting
(Local News ~ 03/04/21)
Cape Girardeau County Commission 9 a.m. today 1 Barton Square, Jackson Approval of minute n Minutes from March 1 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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Cape PD responds to two reports of shots fired, no evidence found
(Local News ~ 03/04/21)
Cape Girardeau police officers responded to two reports of gunshots fired Tuesday night, but no evidence was discovered. According to Sgt. Joey Hann, just before 9 p.m., officers received reports of multiple gunshots fired in the area of East Rodney Drive and Themis Street. One caller reported seeing an adult Black male standing in a lot in the area and firing several shots from a handgun into the air. The caller, however, wished to remain anonymous and didn’t provide additional information...
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Suspect in car chase with Cape PD in custody
(Local News ~ 03/04/21)
A suspect who fled from Cape Girardeau police on foot following a car chase Tuesday afternoon was taken into custody Wednesday afternoon. Deundra Laray Moore, 21, of Charleston, Missouri, was arrested on felony charges of resisting arrest, and misdemeanor charges of careless and imprudent driving and driving while suspended. ...
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Recipes for Lent
(Community ~ 03/04/21)
As we are into the season of Lent, I wanted to share a few recipes that some of you may be able to use for your family meals during Lent. If your family does not observe this season, the recipes are still tasty and worthy of adding to your planned menus...
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Saint Francis holds event to recruit nurses
(Local News ~ 03/04/21)
Saint Francis Healthcare System will hold a “Nurses Night” career event later this month as part of its effort to actively recruit nurses Nurses Night will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. March 15 at Saint Francis Medical Center, Entrance 1, in Cape Girardeau. Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and nursing students are invited to attend. ...
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Veterans vaccine clinic set Monday in Poplar Bluff
(Local News ~ 03/04/21)
Veterans Affairs patients in Southeast Missouri may be able to receive a first-dose COVID-19 vaccine Monday at the VA hospital in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. John J. Pershing VA Medical Center will host an extended-hours vaccination clinic from 1 to 6:30 p.m. The medical center is at 1500 N. Westwood Blvd. in Poplar Bluff...
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The Art of Darkness
(Community ~ 03/04/21)
Ever looked closely at an Oreo, the world's best-selling cookie? I admit that I usually devour them too rapidly to permit full examination of the iconic treat, which is depicted in Naomi Weissman's clever Periodic Table of the Desserts, which I have prominently posted in my kitchen. It holds the number 76 spot, under the Latin name "cuppedia optima" (best cookie), and, in keeping with chemists' conventions, is abbreviated Os...
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Freedom found on the road to Suzie's Country Kitchen
(Community ~ 03/04/21)
Freed from the chains of snow-clogged roads, I found myself driving down a winding country highway, on my way to try another restaurant in the wilds of Missouri. Or maybe just in Patton. Either way, I was happy and free. I've been meaning to visit Suzie's Country Kitchen for some time now, but I could never work out the timing. I have several relatives who make the drive regularly, and that means Suzie's was well worth checking out...
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Weekend petition event to oppose Cape deer ordinance
(Local News ~ 03/04/21)
A five-person petition committee aiming to force a referendum on the newly approved Cape Girardeau managed deer hunt will be looking for signatures Saturday. A mass signing has been scheduled for 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday at Christ Church of the Heartland, 720 Bertling St. in Cape Girardeau...
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Cape County meets two of three criteria to eliminate face-covering order
(Local News ~ 03/04/21)
For the first time since last fall, Cape Girardeau County’s COVID-19 data shows the county meets two of three criteria of several necessary for health officials to eliminate the county’s face-covering order. According to information provided by the county’s Public Health Center, active cases fell by a net of 233 Wednesday to 96, below the 250 baseline called for in the county’s order, and the 14-day tally of new cases is 127, below the threshold of 200 outlined in the order. ...
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Pandemic 'no problem' for Jackson chamber banquet
(Local News ~ 03/04/21)
Members of the Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce weren’t about to let social-distancing requirements caused by the COVID-19 pandemic cancel their annual dinner. But instead of gathering for the event at a banquet hall or similar venue, they held it “under the stars and in their cars” Wednesday night at the Rock ’N’ Roll Drive-In on Highway 25 south of Dutchtown...
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Not-for-profits face fundraising challenges in coronavirus era
(Local News ~ 03/04/21)
Fundraising has been a challenge for not-for-profit organizations over the last year because of COVID-19. Face-to-face efforts have moved to telephone conversations and events have had to adapt in order to raise money these entities rely on to help communities. Many not-for-profits had to change directions and rethink fundraisers, many of which rely heavily if not solely on donations. Some organizations rescheduled, some postponed, and some ended up canceling. ...
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For the love of game
(03/04/21)
Mildred Wilson of Sikeston, Mo., has always enjoyed physical challenges and competitions. Throughout the past three years, she has competed in a Tough Mudder and a Conquer the Gauntlet race. She knows what it takes to train, endure and finish the race in front of her, letting no obstacle keep her from accomplishing her goal.
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Today in History
(National News ~ 03/04/21)
Today is Thursday, March 4, the 63rd day of 2021. There are 302 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On March 4, 1933, Franklin D. Roosevelt took office as America's 32nd president. On this date: In 1789, the Constitution of the United States went into effect as the first Federal Congress met in New York. (The lawmakers then adjourned for lack of a quorum.)...
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Prayer 3-4-21
(Prayer ~ 03/04/21)
Father God, may your guiding hand of protection be on us as we travel. Amen.
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Family of officer who died from COVID-19 will get benefits
(State News ~ 03/04/21)
LEBANON, Mo. -- A company that declined to offer workers' compensation benefits to the family of a Lebanon police officer who died of COVID-19 has changed its decision, city officials said. Missouri Employers Mutual said Officer Kendle Blackburn's family would receive workers' compensation benefits, Mayor Jared Carr announced Tuesday...
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Cape Girardeau police report 3/4/21
(Police/Fire Report ~ 03/04/21)
CAPE GIRARDEAU The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Assaults n Assault was reported in the 100 block of South Henderson Avenue. n Assault was reported in the 1700 block of Lacey Street. n Assault was reported int he 1700 block of Lacey Street...
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Deloris Rodgers-Newman
(Obituary ~ 03/04/21)
CHAFFEE, Mo. -- Deloris Rodgers-Newman, daughter of the late Alcey and Addie Biggs Duke, was born Aug. 9, 1935 in St. Louis and departed this life Monday, March 1, 2021, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau at the age of 85 years. Deloris was a homemaker and a wonderful mother and grandmother. She was a member of the First Pentecostal Church in Cape Girardeau and a very godly lady. She was a resident of Chaffee...
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James Crites
(Obituary ~ 03/04/21)
James Keith "Jim" Crites, age 75, of Jackson passed away Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021, at his home. He was born July 19, 1945, in Cape Girardeau, the son of Vester and Beulah Propst Crites. He married Lois Gibbs on Dec. 10, 1966. At the age of 11, Jim was saved and baptized at West Side Church of God in Cape Girardeau. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Jackson for many years...
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Anna Boze
(Obituary ~ 03/04/21)
Anna Marie Boze, 86, of Scott City died Tuesday, March 2, 2021, at her home. She was born June 22, 1934, in Johnson County, Arkansas, to Oliver Scott and Helen Ruth Adkins McMillan. She married Harley Lee Boze on July 2, 1951. He preceded her in death Feb. 4, 2020...
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Talmadge Bollinger
(Obituary ~ 03/04/21)
FESTUS, Mo. -- Talmadge "Tony" Bollinger, 86, of Festus, formerly of Cape Girardeau, died Tuesday, March 2, 2021, at Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Festus. He was born Feb. 11, 1935, in Bell City, Missouri, to Dan and Ella Prichett Bollinger. Tony and Patricia Donoghue Bollinger were married June 7, 1958, in St. Louis. She preceded him in death in 2015...
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General: Pentagon hesitated on sending Guard to Capitol riot
(National News ~ 03/04/21)
WASHINGTON -- Defense Department leaders placed unusual restrictions on the National Guard for the day of the Capitol riot and delayed sending help for hours despite an urgent plea from police for reinforcement, according to testimony Wednesday that added to the finger-pointing about the government response...
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Dems tighten relief benefits, firm up support for virus bill
(National News ~ 03/04/21)
WASHINGTON -- President Joe Biden and Democrats agreed to tighten eligibility limits for stimulus checks Wednesday, bowing to party moderates as leaders prepared to move their $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill through the Senate. At the same time, the White House and top Democrats stood by progressives and agreed the Senate package would retain the $400 weekly emergency unemployment benefits included in the House-passed pandemic legislation. ...
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Family of officer who died from COVID-19 will get benefits
(State News ~ 03/04/21)
LEBANON, Mo. -- A company that declined to offer workers' compensation benefits to the family of a Lebanon police officer who died of COVID-19 has changed its decision, city officials said. Missouri Employers Mutual said officer Kendle Blackburn's family would receive workers' compensation benefits, Mayor Jared Carr announced Tuesday...
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Births 3/4/21
(Births ~ 03/04/21)
Daughter to Robert Brantner and Loren Coker of Chaffee, Missouri, Southeast Hospital, 8:27 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021. Name, Freya Grace. Weight, 7 pounds, 3 ounces. Second child, first daughter. Coker is the daughter of Tom and Julie Coker of Cape Girardeau. She works at Southeast Missouri State University. Brantner is the son of Kevin and Maia Close of Robert, Louisiana. He works at Century Casino...
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Out of the past: March 4
(Out of the Past ~ 03/04/21)
The Cape Girardeau Civil Air Patrol has received a Cessna 172 airplane from the Missouri Wing; the patrol has been trying to secure an aircraft for a long time, says Capt. Virgil Green; the plane will be used for emergency services and search and air rescues...
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Press Release: CST Transportation Commenced by the DHSS to begin Transportation
(Submitted Story ~ 03/04/21)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 04, 2021 Kevin Ellison CST Solutions 610A E Battlefield Suite 254 Springfield, MO 65807 (417) 597-4538 kevin@cstsolutionsgroup.com CST Transportation Commenced by the DHSS to begin Transportation CST Transportation has been commenced by the Missouri DHSS to begin Transportation of Missouri Medical Marijuana...
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