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Splashy birthday to you
(Local News ~ 07/20/21)
Robert Rogers slides down the mat racer slide at Cape Splash Family Aquatic Center, which splashes Daelynn Rogers, 10, on Monday in Cape Girardeau. ...
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Sponsored: Saint Francis using medical record technology to streamline care, improve patient outcomes
(B Magazine ~ 07/20/21)
Five years ago, Saint Francis Healthcare System launched its $43 million electronic medical records system, otherwise known as Epic, and its connected patient portal, MyChart. At the time, Dr. Maryann Reese, then-executive vice president and chief operating officer, told the Southeast Missourian the rollout of Epic was the largest and most exciting project Saint Francis had completed outside of a major construction project. ...
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Cape Council members urge residents to get vaccinated
(Local News ~ 07/20/21)
Cape Girardeau Mayor Bob Fox and City Council member Dan Presson encouraged residents to get vaccinated against COVID-19 during Monday night's council meeting. "The delta variant seems to be getting pretty tenuous and tough out there, so please, encourage your family and loved ones to get vaccinated," Presson said...
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Area residents will likely be asked to vote on use tax
(Local News ~ 07/20/21)
It appears residents of several area communities — including Cape Girardeau and Jackson — will be asked to vote on local use tax issues in November, allowing those municipalities to collect sales tax on purchases made through online retailers. The Missouri General Assembly recently approved Wayfair legislation allowing municipalities to collect online sales tax equal to the sales tax rates in their communities, contingent on voter approval...
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Jackson board asked to rescind Old McKendree landmark designation
(Local News ~ 07/20/21)
Although it is one of the most historic sites in Cape Girardeau County, Old McKendree Chapel in Jackson will no longer have a "historic landmark designation" if the city's Board of Aldermen approves a request next month to rescind the designation. At their study session Monday night, the aldermen heard from a representative of the Old McKendree Chapel Memorial Foundation who said the designation, granted three years ago by the Jackson Historic Preservation Commission, is making it difficult to adequately maintain the 200-year-old chapel and cemetery.. ...
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Bill designates SEMO with mission for arts, computer science, cybersecurity
(Local News ~ 07/20/21)
Last week, Gov. Mike Parson signed into law House Bill 297, which designates Southeast Missouri State University as a higher education institution with a statewide mission in the areas of computer science, cybersecurity and visual and performing arts. ...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 07/20/21)
Today is Tuesday, July 20, the 201st day of 2021. There are 164 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On July 20, 1969, astronauts Neil Armstrong and Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin became the first men to walk on the moon after reaching the surface in their Apollo 11 lunar module...
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Sponsored: Can all dogs swim?
(Insiders Advice ~ 07/20/21)
The sun is blazing and your family is cooling off in your backyard pool or local lake. It seems natural to call the family dog over and encourage him to get in and swim. However, can all dogs swim? Do they even like it? There isn’t a “one-size-fits-all” answer to this question, but I would like to help you figure it out before your family pet dives in head-first...
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Why vaccination matters
(Column ~ 07/20/21)
Could you or someone you know have created a monster? A monster, mutant, variant of COVID-19? Unvaccinated people lead to person-to-person transmission of the virus. Every time the virus replicates, there is an opportunity for mutation. Right now, the mutation known as the delta variant has become the dominant strain of COVID-19 in the United States...
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Prayer 7/20/21
(Prayer ~ 07/20/21)
Lord Jesus, we praise you for you are our healer and precious Savior. Amen.
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Speak Out 7/20/21
(Speak Out ~ 07/20/21)
Really sad that Mario's Pizza closed due to lack of people not wanting to work. They had the best Stromboli ever! Our current administration (Democrats) believes the correct way to combat unemployment is to continue to hand out monies to those who desire not to work to support themselves. ...
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Religious freedom? Yeah, right!
(Column ~ 07/20/21)
"Freedom of speech is the air that any thinker breathes; it's the fuel that ignites the fire of an intellectual's thoughts." Raif Badawi dared to write such things in Saudi Arabia. And he exercised his own freedom of speech, asking questions about faith and challenging extremism in that country -- so he was imprisoned for apostasy for 10 years. ...
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Scotty Bragg
(Obituary ~ 07/20/21)
Scotty Lynn Bragg, 51, of Cape Girardeau passed away Saturday, July 17, 2021, at his home. He was born May 29, 1970, to Michael H. "Buster" and Sharon F. Bragg. Loving survivors include his love, Angela Clark; his mother, Sharon Bragg; two sons, Dylan (Scarlett) Bragg and Spencer Bragg; and a grandson, Noah Bragg. He is also survived by a brother, Michael J. Bragg; a sister, Michelle L. Allen; and many nieces and nephews...
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Cape Girardeau Fire report 7/20/21
(Police/Fire Report ~ 07/20/21)
CAPE GIRARDEAU The Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls. July 18 n Medical assists were made at 10:29 a.m. on North Kingshighway; 6:17 p.m. on Linden Street; 10:23 p.m. on South Minnesota, Avenue. n At 3:42 p.m., vehicle fire on Southern Expressway...
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Shayleigh Smith
(Obituary ~ 07/20/21)
Shayleigh Marie Smith, 18, of Jackson passed away Saturday, July 17, 2021. She was born June 12, 2003, in Cape Girardeau to Lisa Allen. Shayleigh was a 2021 graduate of Jackson High School. She enjoyed spending time with her friends and listening to music. Shayleigh was a friend to so many and will missed by all who knew her. She also enjoyed fishing and being outdoors...
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Theresa Schearf
(Obituary ~ 07/20/21)
Theresa "Tress" Lynne Schearf died in Cape Girardeau the morning of Thursday, July 15, 2021. No formal ceremony will be held, as she will be cremated. A celebration of life ceremony will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. Thursday at Cape County Park North, Shelter No. 3...
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Janet Nesler
(Obituary ~ 07/20/21)
BELL CITY, Mo. -- Janet Sue Cossou Nesler, 82, of Bell City passed away Sunday, July 18, 2021, at the Advance Nursing Center in Advance, Missouri. She was born May 4, 1939, in Bell City, the daughter of Charles and Maude Overbey Cossou. Janet and Bobby Dale Nesler were united in marriage on Dec. 31, 1976 at Bell City, and he preceded her in death Oct. 27, 2011...
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James Moonier
(Obituary ~ 07/20/21)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- James Leo Moonier, 83, of Perryville died Sunday, July 18, 2021, at his home. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. on Sunday and from 6:30 to 9:30 a.m. Monday at Ford and Young Funeral Home in Perryville. Rosary Monday at 8:15 a.m...
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Jessie Kamp
(Obituary ~ 07/20/21)
Jessie L. Kamp, 96, passed away Sunday, July 18, 2021, at Saint Francis Medical Center. She was born near Randles Nov. 20, 1924, to Charles Samuel and Melinda Lehmann Evans. She and Earl Kamp were married June 24, 1945. He passed away May 14, 2009. Jessie was a graduate of Jackson High School. She was a tax accountant until her retirement. Jessie and Earl owned and operated numerous businesses in Jackson and had farming interests in Cape Girardeau and Stoddard counties...
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Terrence Howell
(Obituary ~ 07/20/21)
Terrence Leo Howell, 80, of Jackson died Thursday, July 15, 2021, at his home. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Aug. 7 at Ford and Sons Funeral Home in Jackson, with Elks service at 10:45 a.m. Memorial service will follow at 11 a.m. Aug. 7 at the funeral home...
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Joseph DeBrock
(Obituary ~ 07/20/21)
ADVANCE, Mo. -- Joseph William DeBrock, 74, of Advance died Sunday, July 18, 2021, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Morgan Cemetery in Advance. Hutchings Funeral Chapel is assisting the family...
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Tina Culver
(Obituary ~ 07/20/21)
Tina Fay Culver, 64, of Cape Girardeau died Thursday, July 15, 2021, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday at Trinity Lutheran Church in Cape Girardeau. Memorial service will follow at 3 p.m. Sunday at the church with the Rev. Douglas Breite officiating...
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Maxine Barrett
(Obituary ~ 07/20/21)
Reva Maxine Barrett, 92, of Cape Girardeau passed away Sunday, July 18, 2021, at the Chateau Girardeau. She was born April 10, 1929, in Glen Allen, Missouri, daughter of Arvel and Vallie Sitzes Hawn. She and Sherman Barrett were married May 14, 1950. He passed away Aug. 3, 2001...
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Bama Altom
(Obituary ~ 07/20/21)
Bama Lynn Altom, 61, of Jackson passed away Saturday, July 17, 2021, at Southeast Hospital. She was born Nov. 26, 1959, in Jacksonville, Alabama, to George and Judith Moore Brittian. She and David Altom were married in 1996. Bama worked many years as a nurse's aide at Jackson Manor Nursing Home. She enjoyed music, gardening with David, and especially loved animals...
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Out of the past: July 20
(Out of the Past ~ 07/20/21)
Happy Hollow remains the preferred site for a new federal courthouse in Cape Girardeau, but a final decision won't be made before fall; the General Services Administration isn't rushing to make a decision because construction of the $30 million courthouse is still three years away; the GSA in April settled on the Happy Hollow site west of City Hall as its preferred choice...
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