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Sponsored: Plaza Tire Service continues to grow and expand
(B Magazine ~ 05/19/22)
Since 1963, Plaza Tire Service has been a fixture in the Cape Girardeau community. From its early days as a combination car wash/tire shop to its current focus on tires and maintenance, the company has grown to become a leader in its industry. “It’s been almost 59 years since we started business in Cape Girardeau,” said Mark Rhodes of Plaza Tire Service. ...
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Missouri governor unsure about one-time tax credit bill
(State News ~ 05/19/22)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Gov. Mike Parson on Wednesday said he's concerned about a one-time tax credit bill awaiting his approval. The Republican told reporters gathered in his Capitol office the proposal was "put together in a pretty quick fashion" by the GOP-led Legislature and picks "winners and losers."...
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Cape Girardeau County Commission agenda for 5/19/22 meeting
(Local News ~ 05/19/22)
Cape Girardeau County Commission 9 a.m. today 1 Barton Square, Jackson Approval of minutes n Minutes of stated meetings of May 16 Communications/reports -- other elected officials n None at this time Public comments n Items listed on the agenda Appointments and possible action items...
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It's the time of year for strawberries
(Community ~ 05/19/22)
Tomorrow is my sister's birthday. She probably wouldn't like me telling her age, but Pat Baldwin and I are bookends in the family, as she is the oldest and I am the youngest. She is retired now and occasionally comes to see me at my full-time job during the week...
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Local Habitat for Humanity celebrates 35 years
(Local News ~ 05/19/22)
Cape Girardeau City Council member Nate Thomas, right, awards a municipal proclamation recognizing Habitat for Humanity's 35 years of locally providing a "hand up" to home ownership in Cape Girardeau. ...
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Gov. Parson OKs new US House map
(State News ~ 05/19/22)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Gov. Mike Parson signed new U.S. House districts into law Wednesday that are expected to shore up Republican strength in the state's most competitive congressional district ahead of this year's elections. The new voting districts took effect immediately, meaning they will be in place for the Aug. 2 primary. But local election authorities will have to scramble to make the behind-the-scenes changes necessary for absentee ballots to be available by next month...
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Region’s gas prices continue rise
(Local News ~ 05/19/22)
With Memorial Day weekend and the kickoff of summer driving fast approaching, the price at the pump has leaped. The national average Wednesday for unleaded gasoline, according to AAA, is now $4.567, while in Missouri -- boasting the third-lowest prices in the United States -- the average is $4.10, the highest Missourians have seen...
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Falling head over heels at The Beanik Café and Pastry
(Community ~ 05/19/22)
New love is a beautiful thing. The sun shines brighter. Birds sing louder. Flowers appear to be painted in Technicolor bold, and everyone you meet seems to exude warmth, love and joy. For a moment, everything feels right in the world. I know, I'm gushing. I can't help it. They say it always happens when you least expect it, and I can confirm that is true...
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Jackson High School student seeks support for preferred names at graduation ceremonies
(Local News ~ 05/19/22)
Jackson High School senior Leighton Berry is seeking support to allow students who identify as transgender to be recognized by their preferred name at the school's graduation ceremonies. An online petition he began has collected about 1,000 signatures. ...
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Local lawmakers supportive of higher salaries for new teachers
(Local News ~ 05/19/22)
Check off as "accomplished" one of Gov. Mike Parson's key legislative priorities — outlined in his 2022 State of the State address — raising the minimum salary for Missouri teachers to $38,000 annually. On May 6, House lawmakers voted 138-10 to approve the coming year's appropriation for the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), into which the new starting salary was embedded...
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Far from home, SEMO graduate gains recognition through art
(Local News ~ 05/19/22)
This article has been corrected. Southeast Missouri State University graduate and former Scott County resident Liz Richter stepped from small-town obscurity directly into the limelight this past weekend. The up-and-coming artist was featured in an HGTV "Home Town Kickstart" episode titled "Love for La Grange."...
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Sponsored: The importance of recreation and leisure
(Insiders Advice ~ 05/19/22)
As a recreation therapist, I often hear statements like “I don’t have time for recreation,” “I don’t need to have hobbies,” and “I don’t know what I like to do.” In the fast-paced society that we live in, recreation and leisure are often seen as unimportant, but they need to be at the top of our priority lists...
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Parents against stupid stuff
(Column ~ 05/19/22)
Adults deciding where to settle and raise their families once considered tax rates, job opportunities and housing prices. Now they also have to ask themselves whether they want their children in schools that push gender fluidity, teach masturbation and provide tampons in the boys' room for females transitioning to become males...
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Prayer 5-19-22
(Prayer ~ 05/19/22)
O Father God, may we not let wisdom and understanding out of sight. Amen.
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Speech is not absolute
(Letter to the Editor ~ 05/19/22)
Recently, a middle-aged white couple was kicked off a JetBlue flight from West Palm Beach, Florida to Newark, New Jersey, for behaving obnoxiously and spewing out vulgar and homophobic slurs at the crew and passengers. The woman claimed that her filthy words and obnoxious behavior were protected by her right to free speech and that her being kicked off the plane was evidence that "free speech is dead" in America. ...
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Cape Girardeau Fire report 5/19/22
(Police/Fire Report ~ 05/19/22)
CAPE GIRARDEAU Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls. May 18 n Medical assists were made at 10:46 a.m. on South Mount Auburn Road; 11:01 a.m. on South Sprigg Street; 1:08 p.m. on Spartech Drive; 1:49 p.m. on Belleridge Pike; 7:04 p.m. at Howell Street and Karen Drive...
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Cape Girardeau Police report 5/19/22
(Police/Fire Report ~ 05/19/22)
CAPE GIRARDEAU Cape Girardeau Police Department responded to the following calls. Arrest does not imply guilt. Arrests n A warrant arrest was reported on North Mount Auburn Road. n A warrant arrest was reported on North Spanish Street...
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JoAnn Wehmeyer
(Obituary ~ 05/19/22)
THEBES, Ill. -- JoAnn Wehmeyer, 87 of Thebes, died Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Crain Funeral Home in Tamms, Illinois. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery in Thebes...
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Terry Stephens Sr.
(Obituary ~ 05/19/22)
Terry Edward Stephens Sr. of Scott City, 58, was born July 2, 1963, in Cape Girardeau to John Edward Stephens and Lois (Felton) Heath-Edwards and passed away Saturday, May 14, 2022, at St. Mary's Hospital in Richmond Heights, Missouri, surrounded by family...
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Rick Schlitt
(Obituary ~ 05/19/22)
MEXIA, Texas -- On Saturday, May 14, 2022, Rick L. Schlitt, loving husband and father, passed away at the age of 66. He was born in Cape Girardeau, but for the last 10 years has called Lake Limestone in Texas his home. Rick attended Catholic grade school and graduated from Cape Girardeau Central High School, where he was student body president. ...
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Harold Masters
(Obituary ~ 05/19/22)
ADVANCE, Mo. -- Harold Dean Masters, 93, of Advance passed away Sunday, May 15, 2022, at Advance Assisted Living surrounded by family. Harold was born Feb. 27, 1929, to Henry James and Veta Johnson Masters in Frisbee, Missouri. He grew up in Campbell, Missouri, where at age 12 he started working to help provide for his siblings. ...
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Martha Dillard
(Obituary ~ 05/19/22)
Martha Ann Dillard, 79, of Cape Girardeau went home to heaven Saturday, May 14, 2022, after a brief battle with meningitis. Marty was born July 14, 1942, in Grosse Pointe, Michigan, to the late Andrew Jackson and Roliene May Eldred. She married R. Howard Dillard on Nov. 30, 1963, in Columbia, Missouri...
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Juanita Cook
(Obituary ~ 05/19/22)
Juanita Cook, 85, of Cape Girardeau died Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau. Visitation will be from 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home. Funeral service will follow at the funeral home. Burial will be at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield...
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Rickie Baldwin
(Obituary ~ 05/19/22)
PUXICO, Mo. -- Rickie Joe Baldwin, 72, of Puxico passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at the Puxico Nursing and Rehab Center. He was born July 1, 1949m in Cape Girardeau, the son of Arzie and Bertie Barnett Baldwin. Rickie had worked as a union operator...
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Out of the past: May 19
(Out of the Past ~ 05/19/22)
Cape Girardeau police blocked off the entrance to Capaha Park right after 11 p.m. Saturday and issued summonses to 34 adults and four juveniles for violating the park curfew; police brought a drug-sniffing dog along and arrested one man for possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia; the sweep was part of Chief Rick Hetzel's zero tolerance policy; police have received complaints about behavior in the park, and they wanted to look for minors in possession of alcohol as well as drugs.. ...
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Births 5/19/22
(Births ~ 05/19/22)
Daughter to Ian Ashley and Alexis Bishop of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Hospital, 3:16 p.m. Friday, May 13, 2022. Name, Addison Sue. Weight, 7 pounds. First child. Bishop is the daughter of Kim Bishop and Brad Bishop of St. Charles, Missouri. She works at SoutheastHEALTH. Ashley is the son of Rhonda Ashley and Paul Carapella of St. Charles. He is employed by Nutrien Ag Solutions...
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