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2 shootings reported in Sikeston
(Local News ~ 11/03/22)
SIKESTON, Mo. — A Sikeston juvenile and adult are recovering from gunshot wounds receive Wednesday, Nov. 2. Early Wednesday, officers with the Sikeston Department of Public Safety responded to the 100 block of Ruth Street in Sikeston after receiving reports of gunfire ...
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Videoconference call regarding 'Connecting All Missourians' initiative to be held Monday
(Local News ~ 11/03/22)
Increasing broadband internet connectivity to all Missourians will be the subject of a videoconference call hosted by the Missouri Office of Broadband at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 7. According to a news release from the Southeast Missouri Regional Planning Commission (SEMORPC) , the call is a continuing conversation on the needs and challenges of getting broadband to every citizen of Missouri...
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Salute to veterans — Groups plan ceremonies, other events to honor vets next week
(Local News ~ 11/03/22)
Among Veterans Day events planned in the area: n Veterans Day Breakfast and Assembly — 7:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 10, St. Mary Cathedral School. The event will honor veterans and their sacrifice. Parents, relatives, neighbors and friends of students at the school who have served or are currently serving in the armed forces are invited to eat breakfast with your loved one and be honored at the program...
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Salute to veterans — Three area residents named to Missouri Veterans HOF
(Local News ~ 11/03/22)
SIKESTON, Mo. — Two Sikeston residents and a Perryville, Missouri, man were among seven veterans inducted into Missouri Veterans Hall of Fame's class of 2022. Michael K. Harris Sr. and Stephen L. Taylor of Sikeston and Curt Vogel of Perryville were inducted Friday, Oct. 28, in the Rotunda at the Capitol in Jefferson City, Missouri...
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Salute to veterans — Diane Minniefield: Recognizing dream of service later than most
(Local News ~ 11/03/22)
Diane Minniefield was sitting in an Army recruiting office in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, in 1994. The 34-year-old was there with her niece who was enlisting. Minniefield once had a dream of being in the Navy and tried to enter the military herself. "And when I tried to join, I had a kid, and they did not accept single parents," Minniefield said...
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Salute to veterans — Capt. Rebecca Peters: seeking challenge, sense of purpose
(Local News ~ 11/03/22)
Earning bachelor's and master's degrees and teaching weren't challenging enough for Rebecca Peters, and so she joined the Missouri Army National Guard. A decade later, she is a captain and a company commander, and she has found a challenge that can be difficult at times but is also personally and professionally rewarding...
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Cape Girardeau hosts state highways commission
(Local News ~ 11/03/22)
Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission, a panel that includes Commissioner W. Dustin Boatwright of Kelso, Missouri, held its monthly meeting Wednesday, Nov. 2, at Drury Plaza Hotel Conference Center in Cape Girardeau. Commissioners heard about a variety of projects underway in Southeast Missouri...
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Enjoy the aromas and taste of autumn foods
(Community ~ 11/03/22)
The aroma and taste of autumn foods are so comforting and enjoyable to me. While I appreciate each season and the offers each brings, there is something very special about the smell of fall and winter foods cooking. The flavor combinations of apples, sweet potatoes, apple cider, maple syrup, cranberries and many more are unbeatable. In thinking about so many wonderful autumn foods, I found several recipes to share with you that you may find enjoyable on these beautiful fall days. Enjoy!...
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My chance encounter with the mafia
(Community ~ 11/03/22)
I relish stories involving serendipitous moments, especially when the story is mine. I wasn't supposed to be downtown that Saturday morning. I should have been at the gym hours earlier. Instead, it was 9 a.m., and I was still trying to coax myself out of bed. Unfortunately, my usual self-talk tactics were not working, and I was on the brink of sabotaging my progress by officially declaring it a "me" day and scrapping my workout...
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Column: Salute to veterans — Females in the military — sisters in arms
(Column ~ 11/03/22)
Our Veterans Day section this year has, by design, a female perspective to it. Women make up about one-fifth of the armed forces, and they are integral to the success of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard. Over the course of my nine years in the Army National Guard, I served alongside a host of women who performed their jobs with every bit of selfless service, courage and leadership as their brothers in arms...
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Salute to veterans — Jackson's Capps on 'life skills' acquired from military service
(Local News ~ 11/03/22)
Jackson's Amber Capps, 25, is a wife, mother of two and a full-time Southeast Missouri State University interior design student with her own photography business. She also spent four years on active duty in the U.S. Marine Corps plus another year in the reserve, serving stateside as a radio operator and rising by the end of her tenure to the rank of sergeant...
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Area lawmakers not high on on Missouri's Amendment 3 as marijuana vote nears
(Local News ~ 11/03/22)
Missourians who have not already voted no-excuse absentee for the Tuesday, Nov. 8, election will have the chance next week to decide whether to approve controversial Amendment 3, concerning recreational marijuana. Three Republican lawmakers who represent Southeast Missouri in the state House told the Southeast Missourian they will vote "no" — Jamie Burger of Benton; Barry Hovis of Whitewater, a former police officer; and Rick Francis of Perryville...
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AI — in its own words
(B Magazine ~ 11/03/22)
The editors of B magazine wanted to show an example of an article written by artificial intelligence (AI) — using a GPT-3 writing tool — based on prompts and questions. The writing was edited for facts, style and content. While not replacing the role of a writer, AI streamlines the research and writing process. Inputs included commands for the tone of voice (>write in the style of the WallStreet Journal). Title, introduction and topics were also created with the aid of AI making suggestions and then plugging those into prompts. The article is not a copy of other writing on the Internet, but uses an algorithm, data and writing concepts found on the web to craft its own unique sentences free from plagiarism. Like anything sourced on the web, facts and sources do need to be checked for accuracy.
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Sponsored: Security should be top of mind for your business
(B Magazine ~ 11/03/22)
It’s no secret that security is a growing threat and concern for today’s small and medium-sized businesses. And for many government agencies, their challenges are equal to those in the private industry. So, we chatted with our IT expert, Tom Albertson, about some of the most important questions facing today’s businesses...
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Business Briefs
(B Magazine ~ 11/03/22)
CROSS TRAILS ADDS TO CAPE GIRARDEAU FOOTPRINT Cross Trails Medical Center, 408 S. Broadview St. in Cape Girardeau, is erecting a second building nearby. Cross Trails, designated a federally qualified health center and community health canter, is constructing an 11,300-square-foot structure, now in the framing stage, just across the road at 2430 Golden St...
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Sponsored: D2E Health Plans assists employees, employers with quality and affordable health benefits
(B Magazine ~ 11/03/22)
D2E Health Plans held its annual meeting at the Drury Plaza Hotel and Convention Center on Sept. 14. Clients and guests heard from D2E founders Beth Johnson and Deke Lape as well as health care providers from Missouri Delta Medical Center, SoutheastHEALTH, St. Bernard’s of Paragould, Arkansas, and BJC Healthcare...
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Salute to veterans — Erin Tomkins: Serving others, building relationships are key
(Local News ~ 11/03/22)
Some military skills and experience don't easily translate to the civilian world. There's not much demand for tank drivers in Southeast Missouri. But the military can teach lessons that help veterans when they're not wearing their uniform. "The section I am in, I am leading some troops. So, it has put me in a lot of leadership roles. It definitely has helped me be the principal I am here, because I am leading teachers, and I am leading students," Erin Tompkins said...
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Births 11-3-22
(Births ~ 11/03/22)
Son to Daniel and Crystal Eifert of Kelso, Missouri, home birth, 5:05 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2022. Name, Kade Morgan. Weight, 8 pounds, 6 ounces. Fourth son. Mrs. Eifert is the former Crystal Morgan, daughter of Lisa and Ron Amos of Scott City. She is a functional health practitioner. Eifert is the son of Richard and Debbie Eifert of Flippin, Arkansas. He is owner of Eifert & Sons Contracting...
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Out of the past: Nov. 3
(Out of the Past ~ 11/03/22)
BLOOMFIELD, Mo. -- The Stars and Stripes military newspaper is coming home to the city of its birth; after years of planning by a group of Bloomfield residents, construction on the first building of the Stars and Stripes Museum and Library started in June; the 3,600-square-foot structure, which will house offices and a small museum area, is expected to be completed in January...
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Police report 11-3-22
(Police/Fire Report ~ 11/03/22)
CAPE GIRARDEAU Cape Girardeau Police Department responded to the following calls. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests n A warrant arrest was reported on South Kingshighway n A warrant arrest was reported on North Silver Springs Road. n A warrant arrest was reported on Independence Street. ...
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Joy Tilley
(Obituary ~ 11/03/22)
Joy Tilley, 45, of Jackson died Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022, at her home. A private service will be held at a later date. Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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William Miller
(Obituary ~ 11/03/22)
William Joseph "B.J." Miller, 43, of Cape Girardeau passed away Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022, at Saint Francis Medical Center. He was born Feb. 9, 1979, to James J. Miller and Terry L. Straub. B.J. graduated from United Local High School in Hanoverton, Ohio, in 1997. ...
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Carol Lamb
(Obituary ~ 11/03/22)
Carol J. Lamb, 79, of Cape Girardeau died Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022, at Saint Francis Medical Center. Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6, at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau. Funeral will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6, at the funeral home, with the Rev. Jeff Long officiating...
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Rickey Katt
(Obituary ~ 11/03/22)
Rickey Katt, 66, of Cape Girardeau, formerly of Frohna, Missouri, died Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022. He was born Sept. 23, 1956, in Perryville, Missouri, to Elmer and Marie Weinrich Katt. Rick was a graduate of Concordia Lutheran Grade School in Frohna and Perryville High School. He attended State Technical School of Missouri at Linn, Missouri, briefly worked in Texas and was then employed more than 35 years at KFVS12 in Cape Girardeau...
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Kimberly Henson
(Obituary ~ 11/03/22)
Kimberly Jo Henson, 59, of Scott City died Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022, at her home. She was born May 5, 1963, in Murphysboro, Illinois, to Kenneth and Sylvia Robertson Bradshaw. She married Rocky Henson on June 26, 1989. She worked in human resources at Gibson Recovery Center in Cape Girardeau for 23 years, and attended Assembly of God Church in Scott City...
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Jeremy Essner
(Obituary ~ 11/03/22)
KELSO, Mo. — Jeremy Scott Essner, 30, of Kelso died Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022, at his home. He was born Jan. 16, 1992, in Cape Girardeau to Donald and Clara Eftink Essner. He was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, a graduate of Notre Dame Regional High School and University of Missouri in Columbia...
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James Craiglow
(Obituary ~ 11/03/22)
James "Jim" F. Craiglow, 62, of Cape Girardeau, passed away Monday, Oct. 31, 2022, at Southeast Hospital. Jim was born July 11, 1960, in Cape Girardeau, son of William and Velma McLard Craiglow. Jim and Marilyn Miller were married June 4, 1992, in Cape Girardeau...
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Janet Casper
(Obituary ~ 11/03/22)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. — Janet Lynne Casper, 66, of Perryville, formerly of Jonesboro, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022, surrounded by her family. She was born June 17, 1956, to Lester and Sandra Brown Kreyling in St. Louis. Janet worked as a registered nurse at Saint Francis Medical Center. She loved being a grandma and spending time with her family...
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Marcus Breedlove
(Obituary ~ 11/03/22)
Marcus Breedlove, son of the late Charlie Andrew Breedlove and Euna Jewell Jordan Breedlove, was born July 11, 1953, in Sikeston, Missouri, and departed his life Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022, at his home in Morley, Missouri, at the age of 69 years. He was owner and operator of Breedlove's Auto Repair in Morley and an ASE Certified Master Technician. Marcus enjoyed spending time with family and grandchildren...
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Prayer 11-3-22
(Prayer ~ 11/03/22)
O Heavenly Father, we give thanks to you, the giver of all good and perfect things. Amen.
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If democracy is a corrupt 'Western' concept, why does Putin pretend his actions in Ukraine are democratic?
(Column ~ 11/03/22)
Vladimir Putin is a murderer and tyrant. He's also a hypocrite. "It is no coincidence that the West claims that it is its culture and worldview that should be universal," Putin explained last week at a pro-Putin Moscow think tank, the Valdai Discussion Club. His remarks echoed previous statements of his worldview, which many of his apologists — at home and abroad — take to be a very serious thing...
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UN Security Council denies Russia call for bio weapons probe
(National News ~ 11/03/22)
UNITED NATIONS -- The U.N. Security Council on Wednesday overwhelmingly rejected Russia's attempt to establish a commission to investigate its unfounded claims that Ukraine and the United States are carrying out "military biological" activities that violate the convention prohibiting the use of biological weapons...
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Saudis in US targeted as kingdom cracks down on dissent
(National News ~ 11/03/22)
WASHINGTON -- A graduate student at Boston's Northeastern University, Prince Abdullah bin Faisal al Saud seldom mentioned he was a member of Saudi Arabia's sprawling royal family, friends say. He avoided talking about Saudi politics, focusing on his studies, career plans and love of soccer...
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CVS, Walgreens announce opioid settlements totaling $10B
(National News ~ 11/03/22)
The two largest U.S. pharmacy chains, CVS Health and Walgreen Co., announced agreements in principle Wednesday to pay about $5 billion each to settle lawsuits nationwide over the toll of opioids, and a lawyer said Walmart, a third pharmacy behemoth, is in discussions for a deal...
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Top Democrat demands answers from police after Pelosi attack
(National News ~ 11/03/22)
WASHINGTON -- A top ally of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is demanding fresh answers from the U.S. Capitol Police about security failures that led to a brutal attack on Pelosi's husband last week, questioning the embattled agency about whether it can keep lawmakers and their families safe...
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As Israel's Netanyahu nears victory, trouble may lie ahead
(International News ~ 11/03/22)
JERUSALEM -- After four inconclusive elections, it looks like the fifth time finally worked for Benjamin Netanyahu. Israel's longtime former prime minister and current opposition leader appears to have engineered a surprising victory in the country's fifth national vote since 2019, thanks to help from an extremist far-right party. This alliance could have profound implications, though -- potentially ending his legal troubles at home while antagonizing friends abroad...
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Trump lawyers who fought election results saw Clarence Thomas as key
(National News ~ 11/03/22)
WASHINGTON -- Lawyers who aided former President Donald Trump's efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election regarded an appeal to Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas as a "key" to their success, according to emails provided to congressional investigators and made public Wednesday...
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Fed unleashes another rate hike but hints at a pullback
(National News ~ 11/03/22)
WASHINGTON -- The Federal Reserve pumped up its benchmark interest rate Wednesday by three-quarters of a point for a fourth straight time to fight high inflation but hinted that it could soon reduce the size of its rate hikes. The Fed's move raised its key short-term rate to a range of 3.75% to 4%, its highest level in 15 years. ...
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North Korea keeps up missile barrage with suspected ICBM
(National News ~ 11/03/22)
SEOUL, South Korea -- North Korea added its barrage of recent weapons tests on Thursday, firing at least three missiles including a suspected intercontinental ballistic missile that forced the Japanese government to issue evacuation alerts and temporarily halt trains...
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Bolsonaro supporters call on military to keep him in power
(International News ~ 11/03/22)
RIO DE JANEIRO -- Thousands of President Jair Bolsonaro's supporters called on the military Wednesday to keep the far-right leader in power, even as his administration signaled a willingess to hand over the reins to leftist rival Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva...
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Parkland school killer formally sentenced to life in prison
(National News ~ 11/03/22)
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Parkland school shooter Nikolas Cruz formally received a sentence of life without parole Wednesday after families of his 17 slain victims spent two days berating him as evil, a coward, a monster and a subhuman. Cruz, shackled and in a red jail jumpsuit, watched intently as Judge Elizabeth Scherer sentenced him to 17 life terms for the Feb. ...
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Ethiopian govt, Tigray agree to end fighting after 2 years
(International News ~ 11/03/22)
PRETORIA, South Africa -- Ethiopia's warring sides agreed Wednesday to a permanent cessation of hostilities in a conflict believed to have killed hundreds of thousands, but enormous challenges lie ahead, including getting all parties to lay down arms or withdraw...
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Witness: Oath Keepers head tried to reach Trump after Jan. 6
(National News ~ 11/03/22)
WASHINGTON -- Days after the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection, Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes tried to get a message to then-President Donald Trump that urged him to fight to stay in power and "save the republic," according to trial testimony on Wednesday...
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Russia rejoins deal on wartime Ukrainian grain exports
(International News ~ 11/03/22)
KYIV, Ukraine -- Russia agreed Wednesday to rejoin a wartime agreement that allows Ukrainian grain and other commodities to be shipped to world markets. The U.N.'s refugee chief, meanwhile, put the number of Ukrainians driven from their homes since the Russian invasion eight months ago at around 14 million...
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Biden implores voters to save democracy from lies, violence
(National News ~ 11/03/22)
WASHINGTON -- Warning that democracy itself is in peril, President Joe Biden called on Americans Wednesday night to use their ballots in next week's midterm elections to stand up against lies, violence and dangerous "ultra MAGA" election disruptors who are trying to "succeed where they failed" in subverting the 2020 elections...
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