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Missouri bill to ban enforcement of federal firearm rules signed
(State News ~ 06/14/21)
LEE'S SUMMIT, Mo. — Gov. Mike Parson on Saturday signed a bill banning local police from enforcing federal firearm rules, a change Democrats have predicted will be shot down in the courts. Parson signed the measure, which will penalize local police departments if their officers enforce federal firearm laws, during a ceremony at a Kansas City-area shooting range and firearms store...
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First tenant identified for Drury Southwest's Auburn Center
(Business ~ 06/14/21)
The first tenant at Auburn Center, Drury Southwest's new commercial development under construction in the 3000 block of William Street next to Chili's, has been identified. "We can confirm we are moving to the new location," Charles Bassett, lead public relations manager with AT&T's global media relations office in Dallas, told the Southeast Missourian on Friday...
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Fourth of July fireworks could be in short supply
(Business ~ 06/14/21)
So far this year, we've seen shortages of lumber, computer chips, appliances, diapers, furniture, homes, cars, gasoline, bacon, chlorine and even chicken wings. What's next? Well, according to the National Fireworks Association, it could be fireworks...
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Best hiring practices — the rules have changed
(Business ~ 06/14/21)
There was a time when all an employer had to do was to hang a "help wanted" sign in the window to attract job seekers. That's no longer the case. Throughout Missouri — and across the nation for that matter — employers are dealing with a labor shortage that's forcing many businesses to limit services or hours. Others are simply leaving vacant positions unfilled...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 06/14/21)
Today is Monday, June 14, the 165th day of 2021. There are 200 days left in the year. This is Flag Day. Today's Highlight in History: On June 14, 1993, President Bill Clinton nominated Judge Ruth Bader Ginsburg to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court. On this date:...
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Kamala Harris just keeps getting worse
(Column ~ 06/14/21)
No matter how mentally diminished President Joe Biden is, you have to be horrified by who waits in the wings should he leave office before the expiration of his term. Unfortunately, one of the many consequences of Biden's mental decline is an impairment of judgment that manifests itself in such reckless decisions as putting Vice President Kamala Harris in charge of the border. ...
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Get your tickets for the Shipyard Music Festival
(Editorial ~ 06/14/21)
After missing 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Shipyard Music Festival returns this September to Cape Girardeau for its second installment of good cheer, musical talent and tasty food and beverage. Last week, the 2021 lineup was released and includes a nice mix of national and local acts. ...
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Building permits filed for expansion and remodeling projects
(Business ~ 06/14/21)
Three commercial building permits were issued last week by the City of Cape Girardeau's development services office. The permits were issued to: n MidAmerica Hotels Corp. for warehouse renovations and an addition to the company's facility at 4072 Route K at an estimated construction cost of $3.1 million...
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City receives license applications for mobile meal service, salon, event venue
(Business ~ 06/14/21)
The City of Cape Girardeau's customer service office received three business license applications over the past week and a half. They were from: n Ocean Andrew of Jelm, Wyoming, who submitted an application to operate a mobile meal preparation business called On The Hook Fish and Chips LLC, serving Alaskan cod fish and chip meals. The business, which also operates in several other Missouri communities, is expected to be operational this week, according to the application...
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Five Below tops goal for charitable donation
(Business ~ 06/14/21)
Five Below Inc., which has more than 1,050 stores in 39 states, including one on Siemers Drive in Cape Girardeau, has exceeded its latest fundraising goal as part of its ongoing partnership with Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, raising more than $1.7 million to help support research to find a cure for childhood cancers...
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Riggin receives MSTA media competition recognition
(Business ~ 06/14/21)
River Radio's Faune Riggin, an on-air personality on radio stations KZIM and KSIM, recently received three awards from the Missouri State Teachers Association in recognition of several education-related programs she aired in 2020. The awards were part of MSTA's annual media awards competition, recognizing outstanding media coverage of education and educational issues...
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Ice, Bohnert have new positions, Saint Francis has new chaplain
(Business ~ 06/14/21)
Wendy Ice has been appointed to be the new chief executive officer at Community Counseling Center (CCC), effective July 1. She succeeds John Hudak, who was CCC's CEO 23 years before his death in March 2020. In the months since his passing, Ice has assisted with many of the duties and responsibilities Hudak would have performed...
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Registration open for 2021 suicide prevention conference
(Business ~ 06/14/21)
The Community Counseling Center, in cooperation with the Missouri Department of Mental Health and the Missouri Behavioral Health Council, will present the 2021 Missouri Suicide Prevention Conference on July 28. To register for the conference, which will take place virtually this year, go to www.mospn.org/conference...
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Apex Paving wins several contracts for area highway work
(Business ~ 06/14/21)
Apex Paving Co. of Cape Girardeau was awarded several contracts for road paving and maintenance work in Southeast Missouri by the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission during the commission's June 2 meeting. Those contracts are: n A $1,452,588 contract for resurfacing of sections of Highway 21 and Route T in Ripley County and parts of Route B in Carter County...
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State hosting virtual health care job fair
(Business ~ 06/14/21)
People seeking jobs in the health care field are invited to participate in a virtual job fair next week hosted by the Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development. The Return Strong Virtual Job Fair will take place from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. June 22...
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Arnold Insurance observing 50-year anniversary
(Business ~ 06/14/21)
Founded in 1971 by the late Chap Arnold, Arnold Insurance is marking its 50th year in business in 2021 and will celebrate with a ribbon-cutting at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at the agency's Cape Girardeau location, 875 N. Kingshighway. The company started with one office in Scott City with two employees...
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Cape couple reopens convenience store in Kelso
(Business ~ 06/14/21)
A convenience store in Kelso has reopened after closing more than a year and a half ago. Kelso Kwik Stop on U.S. 61, across the street from R.P. Lumber, had been closed since October 2019, but it reopened June 7 under new owners Sam and Luma Massarweh of Cape Girardeau...
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Jennifer Priller
(Obituary ~ 06/14/21)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. — Jennifer Lynn Priller, 56, of Perryville died Friday, June 11, 2021, at her home. Visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m. Tuesday at the family home, 713 W. North St. in Perryville. Ford and Young Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements...
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Jerome Landewee
(Obituary ~ 06/14/21)
Jerome Landewee, son of the late Frank and Barbara Vandeven Landewee, was born May 20, 1946, in Cape Girardeau and departed this life Friday, June 11, 2021, at his home in Oran, Missouri, at the age of 75 years. On Sept. 19, 1970, he married Carolyn Eftink in Oran. She survives...
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Virginia Eftink
(Obituary ~ 06/14/21)
Virginia Louise Eftink, 92, of Cape Girardeau died Friday, June 11, 2021, at The Lutheran Home. She was born Nov. 25, 1928, in Cape Girardeau to August and Emma Louise Griffin Boos. She and Elmer Joseph Eftink were married Jan. 24, 1952, at St. Mary's Cathedral in Cape Girardeau. He preceded her Nov. 17, 1998...
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Thelma Dippold
(Obituary ~ 06/14/21)
Thelma L. Dippold, 80, of Cape Girardeau passed away Friday, June 11, 2021, at her home. She was born April 4, 1941, in Lutesville, Missouri, daughter of Joseph A. and Nancy Jane Kirkpatrick Rhodes. She and Howard Dippold were united in marriage March 17, 1962...
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Goldie Benefield
(Obituary ~ 06/14/21)
Goldie M. Benefield, 84, of Cape Girardeau died Sunday, June 13, 2021, at Heartland Care Rehab Center. She was born July 10, 1936, in Cape Girardeau to Ray and Pearl Worley Pender. She and Billy G. Benefield were married Nov. 1, 1957, in Cape Girardeau...
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Actor Ned Beatty of 'Deliverance,' 'Network,' 'Homicide' dies at 83
(Entertainment ~ 06/14/21)
NEW YORK — Ned Beatty, the indelible character actor whose first film role as a genial vacationer brutally raped by a backwoodsman in 1972's "Deliverance" launched him on a long, prolific and accomplished career, has died. He was 83. Beatty's manager, Deborah Miller, said Beatty died Sunday of natural causes at his home in Los Angeles surrounded by friends and loved ones...
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Scientists hail golden age to trace bird migration with tech
(Community ~ 06/14/21)
TAKOMA PARK, Md. -- A plump robin wearing a tiny metal backpack with an antenna hops around a suburban yard in Takoma Park, then plucks a cicada from the ground for a snack. Ecologist Emily Williams watches through binoculars from behind a bush. On this clear spring day, she's snooping on his dating life...
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Israel swears in new coalition, ending Netanyahu's long rule as prime minister
(International News ~ 06/14/21)
JERUSALEM -- Israel's parliament on Sunday narrowly approved a new coalition government, ending the historic 12-year rule of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and sending the polarizing leader into the opposition. Naftali Bennett, a former ally of Netanyahu turned rival, became prime minister after the 60-59 vote. Promising to try to heal a divided nation, Bennett will preside over a diverse and fragile coalition comprised of eight parties with deep ideological differences...
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Travel rebound: 2 million people go through U.S. airports
(National News ~ 06/14/21)
DALLAS — The airline industry's recovery from the pandemic passed a milestone as more than 2 million people streamed through U.S. airport security checkpoints Friday for the first time since early March 2020. The Transportation Security Administration announced Saturday that 2.03 million travelers were screened at airport checkpoints Friday. It was the first time in 15 months the number of security screenings has surpassed 2 million in a single day...
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Judge tosses hospital workers' vaccine requirement challenge
(National News ~ 06/14/21)
HOUSTON — A federal judge threw out a lawsuit filed by employees of a Houston hospital system over its requirement all of its staff be vaccinated against COVID-19. The Houston Methodist Hospital system suspended 178 employees without pay last week over their refusal to get vaccinated. Of them, 117 sued seeking to overturn the requirement and over their suspension and threatened termination...
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Southern Baptists meet amid controversy over leaked letters
(National News ~ 06/14/21)
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — As Southern Baptists prepare for their biggest annual meeting in more than a quarter-century, accusations leaders have shielded churches from claims of sexual abuse and simmering tensions around race threaten to once again mire the nation's largest Protestant denomination in a conflict that can look more political than theological...
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As COVID-19 cases wane, vaccine-lagging areas still see risk
(National News ~ 06/14/21)
JACKSON, Miss. — New COVID-19 cases are declining across most of the country, even in some states with vaccine-hesitant populations. But almost all states bucking that trend have lower-than-average vaccination rates, and experts warn relief from the pandemic could be fleeting in regions where few people get inoculated...
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Prayer 6/14/21
(Prayer ~ 06/14/21)
Protect us, O God, from evil and give us wisdom to forgive when asked. Amen.
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Speak Out 6/14/21
(Speak Out ~ 06/14/21)
Critical race theory can only bring unwanted rebellion, stir up hatred and division in children's lives. Why would anyone want this taught in schools? It is so much nicer to live in peace and respect each other for who they are no matter what their color. Schools should prepare kids to be productive citizens for the good of our country. Nothing comes free in this world. Hard work gets rewarded in very satisfying ways. God bless America once again...
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Out of the past: June 14
(Out of the Past ~ 06/14/21)
The former Cape Girardeau school superintendent, Dr. Neyland Clark, has accepted a job as superintendent of a southern Indiana school district; he starts July 1 at the South Harrison school district in Corydon, a town about 25 miles north of Louisville, Kentucky; Clark, who served as superintendent in Cape Girardeau for 4 1/2 years, was fired last December...
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Perry County Community Foundation awards Coover Regional Recovery Grants
(Submitted Story ~ 06/14/21)
The Perry County Community Foundation has awarded total grants of $11,000 to two nonprofit agencies for recovery needs related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The grants are made possible by the Louis L. and Julia Dorothy Coover Charitable Foundation, managed by Commerce Trust Company in partnership with the Community Foundation of the Ozarks. ...
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Area chambers of commerce have events this week
(Business ~ 06/14/21)
The Scott City Area Chamber of Commerce will host its June Morning Coffee from 7:15 until 8 a.m. Thursday at The Front Porch Rental Hall, 1408 Main St. in Scott City. The chamber's monthly coffee gatherings are open to chamber members and their guests. A light breakfast will be provided...
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