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Cape Girardeau County Commission agenda for 1/5/23 meeting
(Local News ~ 01/05/23)
Cape Girardeau County Commission 9 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 5 1 Barton Square, Jackson Approval of minutes n Approval of minutes of Thursday, Dec. 29, meeting Communications/reports — other selected officials/department heads n Updates on new jail and 1908 courthouse project...
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Cape man arrested for allegedly exposing himself to a woman
(Local News ~ 01/05/23)
A man was arrested Thursday, Dec. 29, for allegedly exposing himself to a woman earlier that day in Cape Girardeau. John Oliver, 30, of Cape Girardeau has been charged by the Cape Girardeau County Prosecuting Attorney's Office with first-degree sexual misconduct...
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New recipes for the new year
(Community ~ 01/05/23)
We're starting off this new year of 2023 with some recipes that I have not made before. New recipes for the new year, and what a variety of recipes I have for you today! Each of these recipes are ones I have tagged or marked that I would like to make sometime, and now seems as good as any to share them with you...
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John Voss sworn in to Missouri House
(Local News ~ 01/05/23)
State Rep. John Voss is sworn in Wednesday, Jan. 4, to his District 147 seat in the Missouri House representing Cape Girardeau. ...
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Missouri lawmakers back at work with eye on ballot measures
(State News ~ 01/05/23)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri lawmakers returned to work Wednesday for a session Republican leaders have said will focus on issues including making it harder to amend the state Constitution. GOP lawmakers have been trying for years to crack down on ballot initiatives, which have been used to enact policies the Republican-led Legislature either avoided dealing with or opposed. Most recently, voters legalized recreational marijuana use for adults...
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West Mary Street Bridge project on schedule
(Local News ~ 01/05/23)
Work continues Wednesday, Jan. 4, on the $1.6 million West Mary Street bridge and sidewalks project in Jackson. ...
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Cape School District buys former church building
(Local News ~ 01/05/23)
On Thursday, Dec. 19, Cape Girardeau School District announced it had purchased the former Red Star Baptist Church building and grounds at 1301 N. Main St. in Cape Girardeau. The building will be the new home of Cape Central Academy and, in addition, the district's Early Childhood Center will move into the current Central Academy space...
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Cause of Jackson Lanes fire likely was electrical
(Local News ~ 01/05/23)
The cause of the fire at Jackson Lanes is likely electrical, according to insurance investigators. Jackson fire marshal Randy Davis said it will be a few weeks before an official report is filed by the Missouri state fire marshal. The bowling alley, which had been open for more than 60 years, caught fire in the early morning hours Dec. 28. No one was in the building at the time of the fire...
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2022's better than all the rest
(Community ~ 01/05/23)
It's that time again, the time when, though we look forward to the year to come, we naturally look back at the highlights of the year just passed. You won't have to look hard to find compilations of last year's top movies, songs, news stories, Instagram posts, YouTube videos, searched-for recipes, and even Uber Eats' funny delivery requests (among them, "Can you draw a T.Rex with sunglasses on the inside of the box?"). ...
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Doughnut Quest: Search for holy grail of doughnuts
(Community ~ 01/05/23)
Don't be afraid to take chances, grasp for that brass ring, step outside of your comfort zone and experience the "other". For the fortunate among us, a mentor may present themselves and help us to take those first shaky steps into the unfamiliar and exciting unknown. If this happens, take their help joyfully and let the adventure begin...
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Capaha Park Pond improvements nearing completion
(Local News ~ 01/05/23)
The construction at Capaha Park Pond is nearly complete, Cape Girardeau Public Works director Stan Polivick said Wednesday, Jan. 4. The multimillion-dollar improvement project, headed up by Zoellner Construction Co. Inc., officially began in 2022 after years of delay. It included dredging the historic pond to its original depth after years of sediment buildup reduced the pond from 15 feet to 5 feet deep. The renovations also included adding fish habitats to the pond, new lighting and sidewalks...
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St. Mary's Cathedral to hold Mass in remembrance of Benedict XVI
(Local News ~ 01/05/23)
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau is inviting people to a memorial Mass in remembrance of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 6, at St. Mary of the Annunciation Cathedral in Cape Girardeau. Bishop Edward M. Rice invited the community to remember the life of Benedict at the memorial Mass. Rice stated in a letter from his office that Benedict's words, "Praise and give thanks: only in this way is our prayer complete", inspired many people...
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Here there be a (bearded) dragon — Franklin Elementary students welcome new class pet, Draco Mango
(Local News ~ 01/05/23)
On Wednesday, Jan. 4 — their first day back in class after Christmas break — Taylor Glueck's fourth grade students at Franklin Elementary School, got a big surprise — they were introduced to their new class pet, a bearded dragon named Draco Mango...
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State Sen. Thompson Rehder proposes bridge honor for Welge
(Local News ~ 01/05/23)
State Sen. Holly Thompson Rehder has introduced legislation to name the Missouri portion of the new Chester Bridge after late businessman Don Welge, president and CEO of Gilster-Mary Lee Corp., who died in April 2020. Chester Bridge, built originally in the early 1940s and due for complete replacement in 2026, connects Perryville, Missouri, to Chester, Illinois...
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GOP's McCarthy rejected for House speaker — again and again
(National News ~ 01/05/23)
WASHINGTON — House Republicans flailed through a long second day of fruitless balloting Wednesday, unable to either elect their leader Kevin McCarthy as House speaker or come up with a new strategy to end the political chaos that has tarnished the start of their new majority...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 01/05/23)
Today is Thursday, Jan. 5, the fifth day of 2023. There are 360 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Jan. 5, 1957, President Dwight D. Eisenhower proposed assistance to countries to help them resist Communist aggression in what became known as the Eisenhower Doctrine...
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Prayer 1-5-23
(Prayer ~ 01/05/23)
O Lord Jesus, may we focus on you and share your message of love with others. Amen.
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In support of Ukraine
(Letter to the Editor ~ 01/05/23)
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's recent presentation before a joint session of Congress was reminiscent of the words of Prime Minister Winston Churchill in 1940 when before that body he said, "We shall not fail or falter; we shall not weaken or tire. ...
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So Congress is a mess. It's supposed to be messy
(Column ~ 01/05/23)
It's not exactly a blistering insight into how Washington works, but nothing will get you more praise and respect than being powerful and wielding that power effectively. So, it should be no surprise that Nancy Pelosi finished her tenure as speaker of the House to lavish applause. Many dubbed her the greatest or most effective speaker in modern history -- or even ever...
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Speak Out 1-5-23
(Speak Out ~ 01/05/23)
All you drama mamas need to spend less time on Facebook and more time with your families and helping in your community. We need less "Karen" and more "caring." The City of Cape Girardeau has not made any brownie points with the citizens who live off the main streets about snow removal. ...
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Fire report 1-5-23
(Police/Fire Report ~ 01/05/23)
CAPE GIRARDEAU Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls. Jan. 3 n Medical assists were made at 3:49 a.m. on North Main Street; 8:09 a.m. on South Broadview Street; 10:12 a.m. on South Broadview Street; 10:41 a.m. on South Broadview Street; 11:02 a.m. on Independence Street; 2:16 p.m. on West Lorimier Place; 5:18 p.m. on William Street; and 10:13 p.m. on South Broadview Street. n At 5:02 a.m., fire alarm on North Sprigg Street. n At 2:09 p.m., hazardous condition on Bellevue Street.
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Police report 1-5-23
(Police/Fire Report ~ 01/05/23)
CAPE GIRARDEAU Cape Girardeau Police Department responded to the following calls. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests n A warrant arrest was reported. n A warrant arrest was reported on South Pacific Street. n A warrant arrest was reported. n A warrant arrest was reported...
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Lacey White
(Obituary ~ 01/05/23)
Lacey White, 35, of Cape Girardeau died Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, at her home. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 7, at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home. Funeral will be at noon Saturday, Jan. 7, at the funeral home...
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Wayne Pressley
(Obituary ~ 01/05/23)
Wayne C. Pressley, 78, of Jackson passed away Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. He was born Aug. 20, 1944, in Evansville, Indiana, son of Clarence C. and Virginia Roth Pressley. He and Sherry Goin were married Aug. 2, 2000, in Cape Girardeau...
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Judith Moore
(Obituary ~ 01/05/23)
Judith Marell Moore, 87, of Jackson died Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. She was born Sept. 15, 1935, in Cape Girardeau to Charles and Helen Norvell Lowes. She was a member of Cape County Cowboy Church. Survivors include a daughter, Linda Moore of Jackson; two nieces, Brenda (Bill) Langdon and Susan (Matt) Brown; nephew, Joe David (Earleen) Lowes; and close family friend, Jo (Larry) Calhoun...
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Linda McGuire
(Obituary ~ 01/05/23)
Linda Madge McGuire, daughter of the late Wilber and Madge Slinkard Jones, was born May 2, 1944, in Cape Girardeau and departed her life Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, at Ratliff Care Center in Cape Girardeau at the age of 78. Survivors include a son, Jay (Theresa) McGuire; daughter-in-law, Kathleen McGuire; eight grandchildren, Nathan (Melissa) McGuire, Jerrett McGuire, Brent (Brittany) McGuire, Seth McGuire, Erin (Alex) McGuire, Gavin McGuire, Patrick (Claire) McGuire and Kerry McGuire; six great-grandchildren, Nolan, Lucas, Ansley, Copper, Reagan and her "little monkey" Tessa McGuire; as well as many cousins and friends. ...
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John Loeffler
(Obituary ~ 01/05/23)
John J. Loeffler, 100 years and 2 months old, of Cape Girardeau died Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023, at Missouri Veterans Home. John was born in Columbus, Ohio, to John and Florence Loeffler. He and Laurene A. Eisel were married in 1945 at St. Mary's Church in Columbus. The marriage lasted for 65 years, until her death in 2010...
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Bahiron Figueroa-Barahona
(Obituary ~ 01/05/23)
Bahiron Leonel Figueroa-Barahona, 24, of Cape Girardeau died Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, at Saint Francis Medical Center. Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 6, at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 6, at the funeral home. Burial will be at Cape County Memorial Park Cemetery in Cape Girardeau...
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Kenneth Evans
(Obituary ~ 01/05/23)
Kenneth "Ken" Evans, 71, of Jackson died Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2022, at his home. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 6, at McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson. Dr. Rodney Pensel will conduct the funeral at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 7, at the funeral home. Interment will follow at St. John's Cemetery near Fruitland...
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Sonya Blankenship
(Obituary ~ 01/05/23)
Sonya Mae Blankenship, 62, of Scott City died Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023, at her home. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Scott City is in charge of arrangements.
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Israel's new government unveils plan to weaken Supreme Court
(International News ~ 01/05/23)
JERUSALEM -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's justice minister on Wednesday unveiled the new government's long-promised overhaul of the judicial system that aims to weaken the country's Supreme Court. Critics accused the government of declaring war against the legal system, saying the plan will upend Israel's system of checks and balances and undermine its democratic institutions by giving absolute power to the most right-wing coalition in the country's history...
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Iran releases Oscar-winning film actress held over protests
(International News ~ 01/05/23)
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- Iran released a prominent actress from an Oscar-winning film on Wednesday, nearly three weeks after she was jailed for criticizing a crackdown on anti-government protests, local reports said. Iran's semi-official ISNA news agency said Taraneh Alidoosti, the 38-year-old star of Asghar Farhadi's Oscar-winning "The Salesman," was released on bail. Her mother, Nadere Hakimelahi, had earlier said she would be released in a post on Instagram...
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Russia says cellphone use led Ukraine to target its troops
(International News ~ 01/05/23)
KYIV, Ukraine -- Unauthorized use of cellphones by Russian soldiers led to a deadly Ukrainian rocket attack on the facility where they were stationed, according to the Russian military, as it raised the death toll from the weekend attack to 89. Gen. Lt. Sergei Sevryukov said in a statement late Tuesday that phone signals allowed Kyiv's forces to "determine the coordinates of the location of military personnel" and launch a strike...
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California prepares for flooding; Midwest hit with snow, ice
(National News ~ 01/05/23)
SAN FRANCISCO -- A major winter storm approached California on Wednesday causing crews to rush to clear storm drains in preparation for flooding and strong winds, as parts of the Midwest dealt with snow, ice or tornadoes, and the South recovered from severe weather overnight...
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Cuban migrants flow into Keys, overwhelm officials
(National News ~ 01/05/23)
KEY LARGO, Fla. -- More than 500 Cuban immigrants have come ashore in the Florida Keys since the weekend, the latest in a large and increasing number who are fleeing the communist island and stretching thin U.S. border agencies both on land and at sea...
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Biden highlights bipartisanship during House GOP chaos
(National News ~ 01/05/23)
COVINGTON, Kentucky -- President Joe Biden on Wednesday held out the promised makeover of a dilapidated bridge over the Ohio River as a symbol of what can happen when Republicans and Democrats work together -- even as he condemned what he labeled an "embarrassing" scene of GOP disarray back in Washington...
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US House has no members, no rules as speaker race drags on
(National News ~ 01/05/23)
WASHINGTON -- As Republicans continue to squabble over who will be the next speaker, there are essentially no members in the U.S. House of Representatives -- only members-elect. Without a speaker, none of the them can be sworn in, and the 118th Congress can't convene or vote on any rules. ...
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Meta fined 390M euros in latest European privacy crackdown
(National News ~ 01/05/23)
LONDON -- European Union regulators on Wednesday hit Facebook parent Meta with hundreds of millions in fines for privacy violations and banned the company from forcing users in the 27-nation bloc to agree to personalized ads based on their online activity...
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Twitter says it will relax ban on political advertising
(National News ~ 01/05/23)
Twitter says it will ease up on its 3-year-old ban on political advertising, the latest change by Elon Musk as he tries to pump up revenue after purchasing the social media platform last year. The company tweeted late Tuesday that "we're relaxing our ads policy for cause-based ads in the US."...
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California trying to find, compensate sterilization victims
(National News ~ 01/05/23)
SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- About 600 people alive today can't have children because California's government sterilized them either against their will or without their knowledge, and now the state is trying to find them so it can pay them at least $15,000 each in reparations...
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Co-Ed Basketball at Guardian Angel in Oran
(Submitted Story ~ 01/05/23)
A few of the schools, with smaller class sizes, didn't have enough players to have a boys or girls basketball team in the fall. With that being said, Amy Pobst of Oran checked into these schools possibly having a C & B Co-ed team. The schools that had the teams were Guardian Angel, Oran; St. ...
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Out of the past: Jan. 5
(Out of the Past ~ 01/05/23)
The Gibson Recovery Center, Inc., has temporarily withdrawn its request to operate a halfway house program because two Cape Girardeau City Council members serve on an advisory committee for the center; with both Councilman Melvin Gateley and Mayor Al Spradling III on the committee, the request was withdrawn because it was unclear whether their membership on the committee would constitute a financial conflict...
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