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U.S. 61 reduced for bridge repairs, pavement work
(Local News ~ 08/06/21)
U.S. 61 in Perry County reduced for bridge repairs U.S. in Perry County, from County Road 411 to Main Street in Old Appleton, will be reduced to one lane with a 10-foot width restriction as contractor crews make bridge repairs. According to a Missouri Department of Transportation news release, the work is scheduled for Aug. 23 through Sept. 27, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily...
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Man injured in Perry County crash
(Local News ~ 08/06/21)
A Springfield, Missouri, man sustained serious injuries Wednesday in a one-vehicle crash on Interstate 55 in Perry County. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Aldred Berry, 33, was southbound at the 136-mile marker when the 2006 Ford Focus he was driving left the right side of the roadway and overturned...
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Man arrested for alleged felony DWI
(Local News ~ 08/06/21)
A Matthews, Missouri, man was arrested in Scott County early Thursday morning for alleged felony driving while intoxicated. Gary Naucke, 31, was arrested by a Missouri State Highway Patrol trooper for alleged felony driving while intoxicated/aggravated offender, speeding and failure to wear a seat belt...
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Sikeston man arrested for alleged sex violation
(Local News ~ 08/06/21)
A Sikeston, Missouri, man was taken into custody Tuesday evening for a number of alleged violations, including felony failure to register as a sex offender. A Missouri State Highway Patrol report stated Jerry Graham, 60, was arrested in Mississippi County, Missouri, for alleged failure to register as a sex offender, possession of a controlled substance (marijuana), unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, failure to wear a seat belt and failure to signal...
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Driver of stolen truck wreaks havoc during car chase with Cape PD
(Local News ~ 08/06/21)
In an attempt to avoid arrest, the driver of a stolen truck took the Cape Girardeau Police Department on a wild car chase Thursday leaving a trail of damages in its wake. A Cape Girardeau police officer observed a white truck traveling near the 1600 block of Lexington Avenue in Cape Girardeau at approximately 11 a.m. that he recognized as recently being reported as stolen in Jackson, Cape Girardeau Sgt. Joey Hann said in a text message Thursday...
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Perryville County Tourism to unveil Charles Lindbergh historical marker Saturday
(Local News ~ 08/06/21)
A hundred years after aviator Charles Lindbergh first stunned Perryville, Missouri, residents with the power of flight, a historical marker will be installed to commemorate his influence. A ribbon-cutting for the historical marker, called "Field to Flight," will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the picnic grounds of St. Vincent De Paul Seminary in Perryville...
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Cape Central, Southeast Missouri State partner for cybersecurity camp
(Local News ~ 08/06/21)
Southeast Missouri State University and Cape Girardeau Central High School are partnering to conduct a cybersecurity camp this week to teach the basics of the subject and recruit potential talent for the university's program. The weeklong class, which ends today, has 14 high school students, including those from the Air Force Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (AFJROTC)...
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Hovis, Burger react to call for special session on vaccine mandates
(Local News ~ 08/06/21)
Two Southeast Missouri legislators reaffirmed Thursday their opposition to vaccine mandates in the wake of a new letter signed this week by six GOP state senators, including Holly Rehder (R-27-Scott City), asking Gov. Mike Parson to call a special session of the General Assembly "to protect Missouri workers from vaccine mandates, whether they be from the public or private sector," in the words of the missive...
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Cape County looking at website redesign
(Local News ~ 08/06/21)
This story is updated.>/em> Cape Girardeau County's web pages, hosted at capecounty.us, will soon be getting a new look. Commissioners Charlie Herbst and Paul Koeper said Thursday five bids were received by a July 30 deadline to redesign the website because the platform used by the current web vendor is being terminated. Herbst said the county has known since last year of the discontinuation, so money is in the current information technology budget to cover the expense...
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Vargas urges vaccinations as Southeast students return nears
(Local News ~ 08/06/21)
This story is updated. Joining Gov. Mike Parson and a chorus of other public officials advocating for COVID-19 vaccinations, Southeast Missouri State University president Carlos Vargas has added his voice as the school prepares to receive students for the fall 2021 semester later this month...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 08/06/21)
Today in History Today is Friday, Aug. 6, the 218th day of 2021. There are 147 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On August 6, 1945, during World War II, the U.S. B-29 Superfortress Enola Gay dropped an atomic bomb code-named "Little Boy" on Hiroshima, Japan, resulting in an estimated 140,000 deaths. (Three days later, the United States exploded a nuclear device over Nagasaki; five days after that, Imperial Japan surrendered.)...
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“The Last Exiles,” by Ann Shin
(08/06/21)
Suja, an intern with the Rodong Workers Newspaper, and Jin, a scholarship student from the countryside, are born into vastly different North Korean social circles but meet during their years at university and fall in love, anyway. Suja’s family has social status. ...
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The Golden Girls of P.E.O.
(Local News ~ 08/06/21)
Members in sisterhood’s JN Chapter involved for more than 50 years
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Prayer 8/6/21
(Prayer ~ 08/06/21)
Father God, we pray for discernment, that in all things we would glorify you. Amen.
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Policymakers disregard their own COVID mandates
(Column ~ 08/06/21)
There's a handy device for determining status in American society -- whether someone feels obligated to abide by his or her own COVID rules or not. The true masters of the universe, the people who imagine themselves the great and good without which society cannot function, are the ones who preach but don't practice, who mandate but don't comply...
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Save money this weekend with the sales tax holiday
(Editorial ~ 08/06/21)
This weekend is the "Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday" in Missouri. Starting today and continuing through Sunday, many qualifying items will be exempt from state and some local sales tax. On the state side, that's 4.225%. The savings increase when you add in participating local municipalities such as Cape Girardeau County government and the City of Jackson, among others...
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Births 8/6/21
(Births ~ 08/06/21)
Daughter to Derek Clemons Gant and Lena Leanne Watkins of Cape Girardeau, Saint Francis Medical Center, 12:26 p.m. Wednesday, June 16, 2021. Name, Shay-Michelle. Weight, 6 pounds, 11 ounces. Second daughter. Watkins is the daughter of Vicki Gordon of Oran, Missouri. Watkins and Gant are both employed by Steak-n-Shake restaurant...
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Cape Girardeau Fire report 8/6/21
(Police/Fire Report ~ 08/06/21)
CAPE GIRARDEAU The Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls. Aug. 4 n Medical assists were made at 1:05 pm. on South Frederick Street; 7:36 a.m. on Tulip Lane; 8:24 a.m. on North Frederick Street; 12:44 p.m. on William Street; 3:48 p.m. on Linden Street; 6:03 p.m. on County Road 320; 7:18 p.m. on South Ellis Street; 8:20 p.m. on South West End Boulevard...
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Everett Varner
(Obituary ~ 08/06/21)
TAMMS, Ill. -- Everett Gene Varner, 83, of Tamms passed away at 5:16 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021, at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau. On Dec. 19, 1937, in Olive Branch, Illinois, he was born to the late Dorothy Hill Story. He served in the U.S. Air Force, was a retired supervisor of maintenance for Egyptian School District and was president of Modern Woodmen of America...
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Donna Stockard
(Obituary ~ 08/06/21)
Donna Sue Stockard, 83, of Cape Girardeau died at 6:50 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021, at her home. She was born Jan. 19, 1938, in Sikeston, Missouri, to James and Geraldine Stobaugh Montgomery. She married John Stockard in 2008. Donna worked for several years as a host in restaurants and retired as a clerical worker...
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John Heisserer
(Obituary ~ 08/06/21)
John Heisserer, 64, of Cape Girardeau died Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021, at his home. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Old St. Vincent's Catholic Church in Cape Girardeau with the Rev. Allan Saunders officiating. Burial will be at Guardian Angel Church Cemetery in Oran, Missouri...
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COVID nurse is thrilled to be back on pro bowling circuit
(Community ~ 08/06/21)
NEW YORK -- Nursing and professional bowling aren't usually found on the same resume. In fact, Erin McCarthy is just one of a few to claim that territory. The 31-year-old McCarthy has weathered the pandemic as a critical care nurse in Omaha, and she did it during the darkest days of the coronavirus crisis without her usual release valve -- competing on the Professional Women's Bowling Association circuit...
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Israel launches airstrikes on Lebanon in response to rockets
(International News ~ 08/06/21)
TEL AVIV, Israel -- Israel on Thursday escalated its response to rocket attacks the previous day from Lebanon by launching rare airstrikes on its northern neighbor, the army and Lebanese officials said. A statement from the Israeli military said jets struck the launch sites from which the rockets were fired, as well as an additional target used to attack Israel in the past. ...
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Automakers pledge huge increase in electric vehicles
(National News ~ 08/06/21)
WASHINGTON -- Declaring the U.S. must "move fast" to win the world's carmaking future, President Joe Biden on Thursday announced a commitment from the auto industry to produce electric vehicles for as much as half of U.S. sales by the end of the decade...
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Budget office: Infrastructure bill adds $256B to deficits
(National News ~ 08/06/21)
WASHINGTON -- Nearing decision time, senators are wrapping up work on the bipartisan infrastructure plan and talks were underway late Thursday to expedite consideration and voting on the nearly $1 trillion proposal. The package appeared on track for eventual Senate passage, a rare accord between Republicans and Democrats joining on a shared priority that also is essential to President Joe Biden's agenda. ...
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Immigrant detentions soar despite Biden's campaign promises
(National News ~ 08/06/21)
WINNFIELD, La. -- Alexander Martinez said he fled from homophobia, government persecution and the notorious MS-13 gang in El Salvador only to run into abuse and harassment in America's immigration detention system. Since crossing the border illegally in April, the 28-year-old has bounced among six facilities in three states. He said he contracted COVID-19, faced racist taunts and abuse from guards and was harassed by fellow detainees for being gay...
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U.S. to require COVID-19 shots for foreign travelers
(National News ~ 08/06/21)
WASHINGTON -- The Biden administration is taking the first steps toward requiring nearly all foreign visitors to the U.S. to be vaccinated for COVID-19, a White House official said. The requirement would come as part of the administration's phased approach to easing travel restrictions for foreign citizens to the country. ...
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'We lost Greenville': Wildfire guts Calif. town
(National News ~ 08/06/21)
GREENVILLE, Calif. -- A 3-week-old wildfire engulfed a tiny Northern California mountain town, leveling most of its historic downtown and leaving blocks of homes in ashes, while a new wind-whipped blaze destroyed homes as crews braced for another explosive run of flames Thursday amid dangerous weather...
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'There are only so many beds': COVID-19 surge hits hospitals
(National News ~ 08/06/21)
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Florida hospitals slammed with COVID-19 patients are suspending elective surgeries and putting beds in conference rooms, an auditorium and a cafeteria. As of midweek, Mississippi had just six open intensive care beds in the entire state...
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Senate candidate wants his guns back after Mo. governor's pardon
(State News ~ 08/06/21)
ST. LOUIS -- The St. Louis man who along with his wife was pardoned after waving guns at social justice demonstrators has filed a lawsuit to have the guns returned and to have fines the couple paid returned to them. Mark McCloskey, a Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate, argued in a lawsuit filed Wednesday in St. Louis City Circuit Court the pardon he and his wife, Patricia, received from Gov. Mike Parson nullifies all judgments and orders in the case, The Kansas City Star reported...
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Missouri health leaders warn of COVID-19 increase in kids
(State News ~ 08/06/21)
Springfield and St. Louis area health leaders are asking adults to wear masks and get the COVID-19 vaccine to protect children as hospitals report admitting more young patients with the disease, including some in intensive care. Spring Schmidt, deputy director of the St. Louis County health department, said Wednesday about one in five current total cases in county hospitals has been people younger than 19...
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Out of the past: Aug. 6
(Out of the Past ~ 08/06/21)
Major renovation work on Southeast Missouri State University's oldest building -- the Social Science Building -- has closed sections of two campus streets and turned them into dead-ends; the closing of Cheney and Circle drives has eliminated 120 faculty and staff parking spaces; those streets will remain closed for the next 18 months...
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CGPL Summer Reading Program Winners
(Submitted Story ~ 08/06/21)
The Cape Girardeau Public Library would like to thank all of the children and teens who participated in the 2021 Summer Reading Program. Bike donations were generously donated by the UCT Council 534, VFW Post 3838, VFW Post 3838 Auxiliary, and The Friends of the Library Foundation...
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Benefit Dinner-Auction-Gun Raffle
(Submitted Story ~ 08/06/21)
We lost our friend, Lance Sterling, a few months ago, suddenly due to a massive heart attack. He and his fiancé, Ashley Harris, were in the process of building their perfect home for their lives together, as one. This benefit is to help Ashley complete their home and save something he wanted so much for her. Please come and help his dream for her come true! We will have a fried chicken lunch from 11-2, or gone, auction at 2, gun raffle, and a 50/50 raffle...
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