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Marble Hill man injured in crash
(Local News ~ 08/04/21)
A Marble Hill, Missouri, man suffered serious injuries in a one-vehicle crash Sunday. Brandon Swindell, 48, was south of Marble Hill southbound on Highway 51 when the 2008 Cadillac CTS he was driving left the roadway and struck and fence and tree, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol report...
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Sikeston man arrested for alleged DWI
(Local News ~ 08/04/21)
A Sikeston, Missouri, man was arrested Friday night for alleged driving while intoxicated. A Missouri State Highway Patrol report said Kevin Duty, 51, was arrested in Scott County for alleged driving while intoxicated and failure to wear a seatbelt. He was taken to Sikeston Department of Public Safety and released...
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Cape woman arrested in Douglas County
(Local News ~ 08/04/21)
Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers arrested a Cape Girardeau woman for alleged misdemeanor driving while intoxicated and failure to drive on the right half of the roadway. A patrol report said Sarah Johnson, 53, was arrested in Douglas County at about 4 p.m. Saturday...
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A Clean wall washing
(Local News ~ 08/04/21)
Shawn Gunn, owner of Premier House Wash, powerwashes the riverfront mural Tuesday in downtown Cape Girardeau. The mural will be completely removed by the end of the week to make way for a new mural painted by artist Craig Thomas.
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No charges in connection with assault complaint
(Local News ~ 08/04/21)
No charges will be filed in connection with an alleged incident last month in which a Jackson woman, Tabitha Grossman, complained she had been assaulted by Jackson Fire Rescue employee who was responding to a possible medical emergency at Grossman's residence...
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Long-time librarian 'Ms. Brenda' to retire after 35 years at Cape library
(Local News ~ 08/04/21)
After decades of dedication, Brenda Renner, known affectionately as "Ms. Brenda," will retire from Cape Girardeau Public Library at the end of the month. Renner has worked in the library's youth services department for 35 years. "Aside from the books, which I can always come back for, I'll miss the people the most -- the children and their parents" Renner said...
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Fall opening projected for new pet shelter in Cape
(Local News ~ 08/04/21)
The Humane Society of Southeast Missouri is planning to open its new 12,000-square-foot shelter, formally an adoption and humane education center, in October or November -- a facility that will be nearly five times the size of the 2,600-square-foot operation it occupies now, right next door at 2536 Boutin Drive in Cape Girardeau...
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Scott County Central ranked among state's 'most equitable' school districts
(Local News ~ 08/04/21)
A new study of all 516 public school districts in Missouri has ranked the Scott County Central School District in Sikeston, Missouri, as one of the state's "most equitable" in terms of its expenditures per student. The study, released Tuesday by the personal finance website WalletHub, ranked the Scott County district in fifth place on its list of financially equitable districts...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 08/04/21)
Today in History Today is Wednesday, Aug. 4, the 216th day of 2021. There are 149 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History On August 4, 1987, the Federal Communications Commission voted 4-0 to abolish the Fairness Doctrine, which required radio and television stations to present balanced coverage of controversial issues...
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Is Trump losing control of the GOP? Don't bet on it
(Column ~ 08/04/21)
Donald Trump has had a very bad summer. This has given some people hope that the end of the Trumpian captivity of the Republican Party is within sight. I wish I could share their optimism. It's certainly true that his post-presidency isn't going great...
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Church outreach, quilt exhibit headline weekend events
(Editorial ~ 08/04/21)
On Friday, a Cape Girardeau church will host a major event at Arena Park geared toward families; and the Arts Council of Southeast Missouri will kick off a promising exhibit featuring impressive quilts. For years Cape First Church held a Family Day celebration in Cape Girardeau. There was food and entertainment -- a festival-like atmosphere. But in recent years the church has re-imagined the gathering to serve as a community outreach...
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Maxine Wright
(Obituary ~ 08/04/21)
Maxine Agnes Wright, 85, of Scott City died Monday, Aug. 2, 2021, at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. today at Lightner Cemetery with the Rev. Mike Shupert officiating. Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements...
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Paul Unterreiner
(Obituary ~ 08/04/21)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Paul A. Unterreiner, 94, of Perryville died Monday, Aug. 2, 2021, at his home. Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Ford and Young Funeral Home in Perryville and from 9 to 9:40 a.m. Friday at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Perryville...
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Linda Train
(Obituary ~ 08/04/21)
Linda Mae Train of Cape Girardeau passed away Thursday, July 29, 2021, after a courageous five-year battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. At the time of her death, she was surrounded by the love of many family members. She was born in Lindsborg, Kansas, to Leo and Signe Anderson Larson Sept. ...
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Sister Dory Obermann
(Obituary ~ 08/04/21)
O'FALLON, Mo. -- Sister Dory Obermann, C.PP.S., passed away Sunday, July 25, 2021, baptized into the hope of Christ's resurrection. She was the beloved daughter of the late Arthur and Betty Fuhrmann Obermann. She was preceded in death by her brother, Ronald Obermann...
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Danny Gast
(Obituary ~ 08/04/21)
BULL SHOALS, Ark. -- Danny Joe Gast, 69, passed away July 28, 2021 at his home in Bull Shoals. He was born Aug. 17, 1951, in Cape Girardeau to John Gast and LaVera Gast Minner. Danny graduated from Jackson High School. He was employed by Entergy as a lineman...
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Sandra Abner
(Obituary ~ 08/04/21)
BELL CITY, Mo. -- Sandra Sue Abner, 77, of Bell City passed away Monday, Aug. 2, 2021, at her home. She was born June 10, 1944, at Sikeston, Missouri, the daughter of John Murphy and Georgia Pearl Hagy Griffin. Sandy and Howard "Shotgun" Wayne Abner were united in marriage April 21, 1963, in Advance, Missouri...
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Births 8/4/21
(Births ~ 08/04/21)
Son to Trevor Dewayne and Jenna Leigh Gilliam of Perryville, Missouri, Saint Francis Medical Center, 1:29 p.m. Sunday, July 18, 2021. Name, Owen Dewayne. Weight, 8 pounds, 14 ounces. Fourth child, second son. Mrs. Gilliam is the former Jenna Owen, daughter of Sonji Owen of Fruitland and the late Clifford Owen. Gilliam is the son of Larry Gilliam of Pell City, Alabama, and the late Cathy Gilliam. He works for TG Missouri...
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Cape Girardeau Fire report 8/4/21
(Police/Fire Report ~ 08/04/21)
CAPE GIRARDEAU The Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls. Aug. 2 n Medical assists were made at 9:28 a.m. on West Cape Rock Road; 11:26 a.m. on South Hanover Street; 11:42 a.m. on State Highway A; 12:23 p.m. on North Main Street; 3:34 p.m. on William Street; 5:03 p.m. on South Benton Street; 6:05 p.m. on William Street; 6:39 p.m. on Mary Ann Street; 9:23 p.m. on West Cape Rock Road...
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Jackson Police report 8/4/21
(Police/Fire Report ~ 08/04/21)
JACKSON The Jackson Police Department released the following items. Arrest does not imply guilt. Arrests n Hunter Youngermann, 18, of Jackson was arrested on suspicion of possession of child pornography. n Landon Bellew,18, of Jackson was arrested on suspicion of possession of marijuana...
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Dating changed during the pandemic; apps following suit
(Community ~ 08/04/21)
LONDON -- Early in the coronavirus pandemic, Jennifer Sherlock went out with a few men she met through dating apps. The dates were "weird," she said, and not just because they were masked, socially distanced and outdoors. One one occasion, a date remained masked while they were out for a stroll, but soon after invited her back to his place, a move Sherlock saw as reckless...
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Officer dead, suspect killed in violence outside Pentagon; building was temporarily on lockdown
(National News ~ 08/04/21)
WASHINGTON -- A Pentagon police officer died after being stabbed Tuesday during a burst of violence at a transit center outside the building, and a suspect was shot by law enforcement and died at the scene, the Pentagon said Tuesday. The Pentagon, the headquarters of the U.S. ...
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U.S. Senators behind $1 trillion public works plan show off work
(National News ~ 08/04/21)
WASHINGTON -- The senators who spent months stitching together a nearly $1 trillion infrastructure package are now trying to sell it to the American people before a key vote expected this week that would push a long recognized national priority much closer to the finish line, after years of talk...
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CDC issues new eviction ban for most of U.S. through beginning of October
(National News ~ 08/04/21)
WASHINGTON -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a new eviction moratorium that would last until Oct/ 3, as the Biden administration sought to quell intensifying criticism from progressives it was allowing vulnerable renters to lose their homes during a pandemic...
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NYC, big employers take hard line against vaccination holdouts
(National News ~ 08/04/21)
New York City, Microsoft, Tyson Foods and the U.S. auto industry joined a cascading number of state and local governments and major employers Tuesday taking a hard line against the surging delta variant and the holdouts who have not been vaccinated...
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St. Louis County mask mandate temporarily on hold; KC sued
(State News ~ 08/04/21)
St. Louis County residents will not be required to wear masks in response to the COVID-19 pandemic for at least two more weeks, after a judge issued a temporary restraining order Tuesday against a mask mandate that was issued last month. Circuit Judge Ellen "Nellie" Ribaudo sided with Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt, who had sued to stop a mask mandate issued by St. Louis County Executive Sam Page and county health officials. She set a hearing on a preliminary injunction for Aug. 17...
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Gun-waving St. Louis lawyer couple pardoned by governor
(State News ~ 08/04/21)
O'FALLON, Mo. -- Gov. Mike Parson announced Tuesday he made good on his promise to pardon a couple who gained notoriety for pointing guns at social justice demonstrators as they marched past the couple's home in a luxury St. Louis enclave last year...
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Prayer 8/4/21
(Prayer ~ 08/04/21)
O Heavenly Father, may your power be made known to all in our weakness. Amen.
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Out of the past: Aug. 4
(Out of the Past ~ 08/04/21)
The Rev. Ron Meyr, a Cape Girardeau native, returns to his hometown to deliver the sermon at Good Shepherd Lutheran Chapel; he is serving as a missionary at large for a new Lutheran mission congregation at Viera, Florida; he served congregations in Saskatchewan, Canada, from 1980-1986, and in Lakehurst, New Jersey, from 1986-1995; Meyr is the son of Harold and Doloris Meyr of Cape Girardeau...
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Hospice Care is Hope
(08/04/21)
Recently, some of the “Hospice Ladies” came by our office to check in with us and see how we were doing; these women are some of the kindest, most compassionate people I know. One of the things we discussed were the misconceptions and under-utilization of hospice care...
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'This attack happened': Medals to honor Jan. 6 responders
(National News ~ 08/04/21)
WASHINGTON -- The Senate has voted to award Congressional Gold Medals to the Capitol Police and the Metropolitan Police Department for protecting Congress during the Jan. 6 insurrection, sending the legislation to President Joe Biden for his signature. Under the bill, which passed by voice vote with no objections, there will be four medals -- to be displayed at the Capitol Police headquarters, the Metropolitan Police Department, the U.S. Capitol and the Smithsonian Institution...
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