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Willie Redmond shares insight on preparing students for real world business challenges
(B Magazine ~ 11/16/21)
Willie Redmond was headed for a job in corporate America, potentially climbing the ranks via Wall Street or through corporate law, but a course he took while pursuing an MBA at the University of South Carolina’s Moore School of Business changed his career trajectory...
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Mo. works to recruit more teachers amid shortages
(State News ~ 11/16/21)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Missouri school officials are boosting teacher recruitment efforts as schools struggle to fill jobs. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported $700,000 will be spent on a new program, known as TeachMO.org, which will act as a centralized hub for prospective teachers to explore the profession, access free resources and receive support in applying to educator preparation programs...
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Shots fired on Wisteria in Cape Sunday; no one injured, two juveniles detained
(Local News ~ 11/16/21)
Shots fired on Wisteria Drive on Sunday in Cape Girardeau resulted in a home struck by gunfire and two juveniles detained. According to police department Sgt. Joey Hann, officers responded to the 3000 block of Wisteria Drive for a report of shots fired at approximately 4:40 p.m...
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Local women's club fights against gender violence
(Local News ~ 11/16/21)
Missouri ranked the second-highest state in the country for violence against women in a 2021 study by Violence Policy Center. Zonta Club of Cape Girardeau members want to shine light on the issue. "Incidents of gender-based violence is an epidemic worldwide," Zonta member Cheryl Mothes said. "It is pervasive, and in some ways getting worse because of social media for young girls in particular."...
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Cape City Council gives final approval to South Side Farms development plan
(Local News ~ 11/16/21)
Cape Girardeau City Council members approved the preliminary development plan of South Side Farms with unanimous consent Monday night. The proposed urban farming community may bring a health care clinic, ballpark village, transitional housing and several other facilities to South Cape Girardeau. The project is the result of 18 months of planning and community collaboration spearheaded by Jimmy Wilferth, Saint Francis Healthcare System vice president...
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City of Jackson gives final blessing to new ward map
(Local News ~ 11/16/21)
Jackson's Board of Aldermen unanimously approved the map for the city's four wards Monday — a move necessitated by population increases noted in the 2020 U.S. Census. Jackson grew more than 12.5% since 2010, requiring shifts in ward boundaries in the seat of Cape Girardeau County...
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Jackson company to move into 'spec' building
(Local News ~ 11/16/21)
This story is updated. Midwest Sterilization Corp. will occupy a 50,000-square-foot "speculative" building at 2550 Industrial Lane, just off Route PP. Construction began on the structure in 2017, according to Cape Girardeau Area Magnet interim director John Thompson, who adds "speculative" signals the intended use of the building was not known at the time of its construction...
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Sponsored: Spotting the Signs Your Dog is Aging
(Insiders Advice ~ 11/16/21)
To be completely honest, I never saw myself owning a small dog. You see, I grew up raising 1,000-pound Belgian draft horses, and my family cared for barn cats and large-breed dogs, all who lived outside on our horse farm. So, the day I brought home beautiful Trixie, a small Cavalier King Charles spaniel, I never imagined she would quickly become my faithful companion or that she would sleep on my bed!...
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Prayer 11-16-21
(Prayer ~ 11/16/21)
O Heavenly Father, our glorious God, may we submit ourselves to you. Amen.
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Speak Out 11-16-21
(Speak Out ~ 11/16/21)
Tell me again about this "new Zou." Seems like Mizzou football is still trending downward while their coaching staff salary goes up. In the last couple of months, I have been ran off the road by tailgaters on multiple occasions. There are a lot of dangerous, reckless and possibly mentally ill drivers in Cape Girardeau and Jackson. Be safe, crazy people are driving...
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Fire report 11-16-21
(Police/Fire Report ~ 11/16/21)
CAPE GIRARDEAU Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls. Nov. 14 n Medical assists were made at 8:38 a.m. at North West End Boulevard and North Louisiana Avenue; 12:14 p/m. on South West End Boulevard; 12:41 p.m. on South Pacific Street; 3:22 p.m. on South Kingshighway; 4:17 p.m. on South Benton Street; 7:10 p.m. on Linden Street; 7:14 p.m. on Bloomfield Street...
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Area Police Report 11/15/21
(Police/Fire Report ~ 11/16/21)
CAPE GIRARDEAU COUNTY The Cape Girardeau County Sheriff's Office released the following items. Arrests to not imply guilt. Arrests n Misty J. Pifer, 37, of Cape Girardeau was arrested on a Cape Girardeau County warrant for failure to appear for stealing...
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Biden signs $1 trillion infrastructure deal with bipartisan crowd
(National News ~ 11/16/21)
WASHINGTON -- President Joe Biden signed his hard-fought $1 trillion infrastructure deal into law Monday before a bipartisan, celebratory crowd on the White House lawn, declaring the new infusion of cash for roads, bridges, ports and more is going to make life "change for the better" for the American people...
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Scouting for Food drive begins
(Local News ~ 11/16/21)
Boy Scouts of the Shawnee District of the Greater St. Louis Area Council will collect non-perishable canned items from residents all over the area on Saturday. ...
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John Stehr
(Obituary ~ 11/16/21)
HIXSON, Tenn. -- John Edward Stehr of Hixson, formerly of Cape Girardeau, died Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021. A celebration of life church service will be held Saturday at Cross of Christ Lutheran Church in Chattanooga. The family will receive visitors at 9 a.m. in the narthex of the church, and the service will begin at 10 a.m...
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Out of the past: Nov. 16
(Out of the Past ~ 11/16/21)
Construction of a 15-unit affordable-housing project will begin Monday at the site of one of the units, 1025 Good Hope St.; a groundbreaking ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. with developers, investors and local and state officials participating; construction of the first five 1,000-square-foot, three-bedroom homes will begin Monday...
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River Heritage Quilt Guild gives Quilts of Valor
(Submitted Story ~ 11/16/21)
The River Heritage Quilt Guild hosted its Quilts of Valor Ceremony on November 8, 2021 at Lacroix United Methodist Church in Cape Girardeau. Nine veterans were honored at the ceremony and one was honored at her home. The quilts were made by guild members, family or friends. ...
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