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Cape Girardeau County Commission agenda for 11/18/21 meeting
(Local News ~ 11/18/21)
Cape Girardeau County Commission 9 a.m. today 1 Barton Square, Jackson Approval of minutes n Minutes of stated meeting of Nov. 15, 2021 Communications/reports — other elected officials n COVID-19 Update: In an effort to keep Cape Girardeau County residents safe and aware regarding the status of the virus, Emergency Management Agency (EMA) director Mark Winkler will be issuing an update at County Commission meetings. ...
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Route O in Scott County closed for culvert work
(Local News ~ 11/18/21)
Route O in Scott County between U.S. 62 and County Road 532 will be closed as Missouri Department of Transportation crews replace a culvert under the roadway, according to a MoDOT news release. The work will begin at 6 a.m. Monday, and the road will re-open at 4 p.m. Tuesday...
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A twist on those Thanksgiving dishes
(Community ~ 11/18/21)
When planning the Thanksgiving Day menu, there are several items that are a tradition and just have to be on the table. But sometimes, it is fun to try a variation on a side dish or two. If you are used to green bean casserole, try making it a little different or change the way you prepare the carrots or even the salad...
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Rehder named chairwoman of joint panel to protect kids
(Local News ~ 11/18/21)
State Sen. Holly Thompson Rehder of Scott City (R-27) has been named chairwoman of the Joint Committee on Child Abuse and Neglect on what the senator calls a "tentative" basis. The 14-member panel, made up of members of both the Missouri Senate and House of Representatives, voted to name Rehder chairwoman during a hearing Tuesday...
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Crash victim tribute in Cape
(Local News ~ 11/18/21)
A tribute for Michael J. Brown was set up Wednesday near the corner of North Broadview and Independence streets in Cape Girardeau a week after he died in a vehicle accident. ...
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Smash 'em: Cape Central Junior High student competes in state esports competition
(Local News ~ 11/18/21)
Eighth-grader Wyatt Means, 13, causes his opponent to loose a life while playing in the final bracket of the Super Smash Bros. esports competition Wednesday at Cape Girardeau Junior High School. ...
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Family to donate harvest from Cape managed deer hunt
(Local News ~ 11/18/21)
Michelle and Joey Hessling of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, signed up for the Cape Girardeau managed deer hunt for more than just the hunting experience. They said they plan to donate their first deer harvest when they participate in the hunt next week since it is important to them to give back to the community by providing food and helping to manage the deer population...
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Katy O'Ferrell's : A downtown destination
(Community ~ 11/18/21)
We are at the time of year when many are beginning to fantasize about their favorite holiday dish. Thanksgiving turkey. Stuffing. Pumpkin everything. Eggnog. Christmas decor is everywhere, and retail workers are already ending their shifts ready to fight anyone who so much as whistles one more Christmas tune. ...
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PORCH, Cape Parks and Rec partner to boost programming for South Cape
(Local News ~ 11/18/21)
The PORCH Initiative and City of Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation Department have partnered together to bring more programs and events to South Cape Girardeau residents. The partnership will bring more events and programs geared for all ages, according to Scott Williams, recreation division manager for the city...
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Magnitude 4.0 earthquake rattles area
(Local News ~ 11/18/21)
WILLIAMSVILLE — Residents of Southeast Missouri were shaken Wednesday evening when a magnitude 4.0 earthquake struck the region. The quake occurred at 8:53 p.m. and was centered five miles south-southeast of Williamsville, according to data from the U.S. Geological Survey...
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Scott City Council to consider putting use tax on April ballots
(Local News ~ 11/18/21)
In April, Scott City voters may see a use tax measure on ballots once again. Scott City Council members will vote at their next meeting Dec. 6 whether to put the use tax back on ballots for the April 5 special election. The use tax failed to pass in the Nov. 2 special election by 24 votes. Scott City Mayor Norman Brant has high hopes it will pass in April...
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Noting supply-chain worries, Cape church to distribute free turkeys Tuesday
(Local News ~ 11/18/21)
Cape Girardeau's Bethel Assembly of God has been spearheading U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) weekly food distribution for nearly 13 months but for one day next week, the congregation will also hand out some Thanksgiving turkeys at the church's cost...
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Thankful People: 'Make the Call 22' Project: Scott County man working to prevent veteran suicides
(Local News ~ 11/18/21)
BENTON, Mo. — Thankful for the service and sacrifice of Missouri military veterans, a Benton man is trying to keep more of them alive. Ted LeGrand is trying to help struggling veterans by placing suicide prevention signs in every American Legion and VFW hall in Missouri...
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Sponsored: Christmas cheer coming to downtown Cape beginning Thanksgiving weekend
(Business ~ 11/18/21)
Cape Girardeau's downtown is starting to look more festive with garland and lights going up. And starting Thanksgiving weekend, Old Town Cape will kick off the Christmas season with several family-friendly events sure to put you in the holiday spirit...
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Prayer 11-18-21
(Prayer ~ 11/18/21)
O Lord Jesus, may we earnestly seek to live our lives pleasing to you. Amen.
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The real pro-life movement
(Column ~ 11/18/21)
The upcoming Mississippi case that will be heard at the Supreme Court is an opportunity for us as a nation to take a saner look at abortion in America and the alternatives to it. There is freedom in life, whereas abortion offers only death -- to unborn children in the womb, and to any culture that promotes it...
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Cape Girardeau Fire report 11/18/21
(Police/Fire Report ~ 11/18/21)
CAPE GIRARDEAU Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls. Nov. 16 n Medical assists were made at 8:26 a.m. on South Benton Street; 8:46 a.m. at Bellevue and North streets; 10:17 a.m. on Sherwood drive; 11:05 a.m. on Independence Street; 1:45 p.m. on South Silver Springs Road; 3:38 p.m. on Broadway; 11:26 p.m. on North Middle Street...
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Births 11/18/21
(Births ~ 11/18/21)
Daughter to Sam and Janice Ruesler of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Hospital, 7:34 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021. Name, Charleigh Jane. Weight, 6 pounds, 13 ounces. First child. Mrs. Ruesler is the daughter of Clara Bunch of Scott City. She is a director of behavioral health-outpatient. Ruesler is the son of Julia Ruesler and Wayne Ruesler of Sikeston, Missouri. He works in office administration...
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Bernard Williams
(Obituary ~ 11/18/21)
Bernard "BW" Williams, 58, died Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, at York Hospital, in York, Pennsylvania. He was born April 4, 1963, in Holland, Missouri, to the late Early and Louvenia Williams. He was a loving father, son, brother and trucker. He is survived by two daughters, Tiffany Williams of San Antonio, Texas, Latoya Mills of Las Vegas, Nevada; and four sons, Malcolm Williams of San Antonio, Texas, Chris Culp, Branson Potter, and Emmanuel Potter, all of Cheyenne, Wyoming...
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Bob Vines
(Obituary ~ 11/18/21)
Bobby Joe Vines, 87, of Cape Girardeau passed away Monday, Nov. 15, 2021, surrounded by his family at his home. He was born July 5, 1934 in Piggott, Arkansas, to Austin and Dolly Kutchin Vines. He and Joyce Heise were married Sept. 1, 1957, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Egypt Mills...
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Callie Eldridge
(Obituary ~ 11/18/21)
KOUNTZE, Texas -- Callie Jon Eldridge, 55, of Kountze, formerly of Scott City, died Friday, Sept. 24, 2021, at Baptist Beaumont in Beaumont, Texas. He was born March 19, 1966, in Cape Girardeau to Herbert and Barbara Boucher Eldridge. He was a graduate of Scott City High School in 1984 and served in the U.S. Marine Corps...
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Roy Dollins
(Obituary ~ 11/18/21)
MORLEY, Mo. -- Roy Dollins, son of Louise Hagar Dollins of Morley and the late Burley Joe Dollins, was born July 22, 1968, in Chaffee, Missouri, and departed his life Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021, at his home in Morley at the age of 53 years. Roy was a former truck driver for many years and was also employed by Double D Metalworks...
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Contrary to popular belief, there was no great migration during pandemic
(National News ~ 11/18/21)
Contrary to popular belief, there has been no great migration in the U.S. during the pandemic. New figures released Wednesday by the U.S. Census Bureau show the proportion of people who moved over the past year fell to its lowest level in the 73 years that it has been tracked, in contradiction to popular anecdotes people left cities en masse to escape COVID-19 restrictions or in search of more bucolic lifestyles...
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Jan. 6 rioter who carried spear, wore horns, draws 41 months
(National News ~ 11/18/21)
Jacob Chansley, the spear-carrying Jan. 6 rioter whose horned fur hat, bare chest and face paint made him one of the more recognizable figures in the assault on the Capitol, was sentenced Wednesday to 41 months in prison. Chansley, who pleaded guilty to a felony charge of obstructing an official proceeding, was among the first rioters to enter the building. ...
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U.S.-Canada border towns assess damage from floods
(National News ~ 11/18/21)
SUMAS, Wash. -- Residents of this small U.S. city along the Canadian border were assessing damage from flooding that hit an estimated three quarters of homes, as Washington state and British Columbia tried to dry out from an intense, dayslong rain storm that cut off key roadways and forced hundreds of evacuations...
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House censures Rep. Gosar for violent video in rare rebuke
(National News ~ 11/18/21)
WASHINGTON -- The House voted Wednesday to censure Republican Rep. Paul Gosar of Arizona for posting an animated video that depicted him killing Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez with a sword, an extraordinary rebuke highlighting the political strains testing Washington and the country...
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U.S. Bishops OK Communion document, avoid rebuff to Biden
(National News ~ 11/18/21)
BALTIMORE -- U.S. Catholic bishops overwhelmingly approved a long-anticipated document on Communion on Wednesday that stops short of calling for withholding the sacrament from politicians such as President Joe Biden who support abortion rights but offers plenty of tacit justification for individual bishops to do so...
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U.S. overdose deaths topped 100,000 in one year, officials say
(National News ~ 11/18/21)
NEW YORK -- An estimated 100,000 Americans died of drug overdoses in one year, a never-before-seen milestone health officials say is tied to the COVID-19 pandemic and a more dangerous drug supply. Overdose deaths have been rising for more than two decades, accelerated in the past two years and, according to new data posted Wednesday, jumped nearly 30% in the latest year...
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White House: 10% of kids have been vaccinated in 1st 2 weeks
(National News ~ 11/18/21)
WASHINGTON -- The White House says about 10% of eligible kids aged 5 to 11 have received a dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine since its approval for their age group two weeks ago. At least 2.6 million kids have received a shot, White House COVID-19 coordinator Jeff Zients said Wednesday, with 1.7 million doses administered in the last week alone, roughly double the pace of the first week after approval. ...
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Two men charged in death of missing Missouri woman
(State News ~ 11/18/21)
BUFFALO, Mo. — Two men were charged with first-degree murder Wednesday after human remains found at a southwest Missouri home were identified as a missing woman who was photographed partially nude inside a cage, authorities said. James Phelps and Timothy Norton were also charged with abandonment of a corpse after DNA tests positively identified the remains found at Phelps' home near Lebanon as 33-year-old Cassidy Rainwater, Dallas County officials said...
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Out of the past: Nov. 18
(Out of the Past ~ 11/18/21)
Superintendent Dr. Howard Jones and the Jackson Board of Aldermen have been discussing annexing the new south-side elementary school into the city since before the $7.8 million capital improvement bond financing the school passed; the board will publicly discuss the issue this evening for the first time; annexation of the school would mean a more efficient sewage system and better fire protection for the school and more utility customers for the city...
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Sponsored: Proven treatments for plantar fasciitis
(Insiders Advice ~ 11/18/21)
Plantar fasciitis is pain that develops in the tissue under the foot called the fascia. This pain can be debilitating and affects people when they try to walk, stand, or even get out of bed or a chair. It affects almost every aspect of life and does not allow for normal daily living...
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I supported use tax but disappointed in YES leaders
(Column ~ 11/18/21)
I voted for the use tax in the city of Cape Girardeau on Nov. 2. My personal opinion is that all sales taxes (city, county and state) should be charged for any retail purchase regardless of whether the purchase is made from a local store or via an online website. ...
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Sponsored: Shop Local: Cape Auto Spa Car Wash & Detailing
(Shop Local ~ 11/18/21)
Happy Holidays from Cape Auto Spa Car Wash & Detailing! We offer many great deals on gift cards, monthly unlimited wash packages, and detailing certificates that would make great Christmas gifts for loved ones. Our monthly, unlimited wash club starts as low as $15 a month and allows you to wash once a day all month long at our Cape & Jackson locations...
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Jackson MO native Ean Buffington named Air Force ROTC All American
(Submitted Story ~ 11/18/21)
Greetings -- I'm attaching a news release we posted today announcing Ean Buffington being named Air Force ROTC All American 2021. I'm pasting in the link to the release, which includes a link to a profile we published earlier this month. My name is Patrick Collins. ...
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Kim's Kids donation to Scott City School
(Submitted Story ~ 11/18/21)
The first annual Blue Jean Ball was held November 6 at Front Porch in Scott City, sponsored by Kim's Kids Committee. $10,000 was raised and a check was presented to Scott City School at the November 17 school board meeting. Kim's Kids is a non-profit organization created in memory of Mr. ...
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14 year old Sedgewickville boy makes it to MLB World Series for Pitch, Hit and Run
(Submitted Story ~ 11/18/21)
Braeden Hays age 14 from Sedgewickville, MO, freshman at Meadow Heights High School, attended Game 4 of the MLB World Series in Atlanta, GA. He participated in Pitch, Hit, Run sponsored by MLB and was the St. Louis Cardinal champion. His scores were compared with all the other major league ballclubs competitors and the top 3 competitors moved on the finals which was held during the World Series during game 4. ...
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First Responder of the Year Award/Appreciation Game
(Submitted Story ~ 11/18/21)
Good Morning, Wanted to let you know that our local Servpro franchise is sponsoring the December 4 SEMO Redhawks basketball game in appreciation of local first responders. This event is intended to be the first annual “First Responder Game” sponsored by Servpro. ...
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Patriot Pen Winners from Guardian Angel School
(Submitted Story ~ 11/18/21)
The Patriot Pen writing contest is held by the VFW each fall. The 7th & 8th grade students of Guardian Angel School in Oran are asked to write an essay on a certain subject by the Morley VFW. The subject of the composition this year was "How Can I Be a Good American". ...
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School Officials Take Flight with the National Guard
(Submitted Story ~ 11/18/21)
On Wednesday, 17 November 2021, local recruiters with the Missouri Army National Guard invited school officials from the surrounding area to take a flight on UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters. The flight was organized by the area's Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge, MSG P. Cullen, as a way to show appreciation for the schools' role in supporting high school and college-aged students pursue their dream of serving in the National Guard. The schools play a vital role in the enlistment process...
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Catholic Principal's Day
(Submitted Story ~ 11/18/21)
Catholic Principal's Day was celebrated at Guardian Angel School on Thursday, November 18, as well in all the Catholic schools in the Springfield-Cape Girardeau Diocese. It was a special day for Mrs. Katrina Kluesner, Guardian Angel principal. Fr. ...
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We’re alcoholics helping other alcoholics get sober.
(Submitted Story ~ 11/18/21)
Have you sometimes wished you could spend a holiday sober? Call Alcoholics Anonymous 573-332-8339 or visit our local website www.district7aa.org
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Southeast Missourian to change print schedule for Thanksgiving week
(Local News ~ 11/18/21)
The Southeast Missourian will change its print publication schedule for one week because of the Thanksgiving holiday. The print newspaper will publish Wednesday, Nov. 24, and Saturday, Nov. 27. There will be no papers printed and delivered Tuesday, Nov. 23, and Thursday, Nov. 26...
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