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Semi-truck hauling 73 head of cattle catches fire; six cows escaped
(Local News ~ 01/28/23)
Some cows remained loose Thursday after the semi-truck trailer they were being hauled in caught fire late Wednesday, Jan. 25 in Scott County. Shortly after 7 p.m., Sikeston Department of Public Safety's fire and public safety divisions responded to the report of a livestock trailer on fire at exit 1B at the Interstate 57 and 55 interchange in Sikeston, according to Capt. Derick Wheetley, fire division commander for Sikeston DPS...
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Activist targets gun violence in Missouri
(Local News ~ 01/28/23)
Missouri is among the deadliest states for gun violence in the U.S. Cape Girardeau County is among the deadliest counties in Missouri for gun violence, per capita. According to a report from the Missouri Chamber of Commerce titled "Safer Missouri Stronger Missouri," the Show Me State was fourth in the nation in gun deaths per 100,000 people in 2020. ...
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A seat at the table - bringing state dollars home to southeast Missouri
(Local News ~ 01/28/23)
Life is often about competition. The notion is true not only in sports but when it comes to divvying up state revenues among Missouri's 114 counties. Lawmakers from Southeast Missouri say other parts of the Show Me State are getting greater slices of the fiscal pie...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 01/28/23)
Today is Saturday, Jan. 28, the 28th day of 2023. There are 337 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Jan. 28, 1973, a cease-fire officially went into effect in the Vietnam War, a day after the signing of the Paris Peace Accords by the United States, North Vietnam and South Vietnam...
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James Reid and the Jackson seminary
(Column ~ 01/28/23)
James R. Reid was born in Auburn, Missouri, Feb. 18, 1838, the fourth child of seven. He grew up in Lincoln County, Missouri, receiving his education at Prairieville Academy, founded by his father, James Reid Sr. After graduation in 1856, he began his teaching career in Pike County, Missouri, then taught a short time in Nebraska before returning to Missouri to open a high school with M.S. Goodman at Clarksville, where he taught mathematics...
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Genealogical information in the probate process -- testate inheritance
(Column ~ 01/28/23)
Some of the most valuable documents for genealogy are wills and the documents related to the legal process of administering a person's property after their death. This process is called probate. If the deceased wrote a valid will, probate is termed testate; if not, it is intestate. ...
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Learning briefs 1-29-23
(Community ~ 01/28/23)
Immaculate Conception School in Jackson announce Chelsea McDowell is the 2023 NCEA Distinguished Graduate Award. She is a 2003 graduate of Immaculate Conception School and a 2007 graduate of Jackson High School. She attended the University of Missouri -- Columbia and received a bachelor's degree in sociology. ...
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What's in your pocket or purse?
(Column ~ 01/28/23)
Every evening as I get ready for bed, I empty my pockets of whatever ended up in them during the day. As I was dumping everything out the other evening, I wondered what others pack around every day in their pants or shirt pocket. At times, I have the same thing in the evening as I started out with in the morning, but there are times when I end up with some extras. ...
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Is this a love bird?
(Column ~ 01/28/23)
Late winter coincides with the time of year when songbird numbers are at their lowest. Let's think about why that would be. We are a long way from last spring, when nests were being built and babies were being raised. The many months between that time and now always sees songbird numbers drop and then be replenished when the babies come in springtime...
- Adopt Pepper 1-29-23 (Community ~ 01/28/23)
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Never to old to learn
(Column ~ 01/28/23)
I have often been told that it is important to learn something new every day. Learning something new every day seems a bit exhausting and daunting, however, continuing to learn has been shown to benefit your health, increase your confidence, and keeps you engaged. ...
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FYI 1-29-23
(Community ~ 01/28/23)
Texas Roadhouse in Cape Girardeau will hold a dine-in-to-donate for the Brain Injury and Stroke Support Group from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 29. Mention the group to your wait staff and 10 percent of your purchase will be donated. It includes dine in, carry out and gift cards...
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Senior Center Menus for Jan. 30 through Feb. 3
(Community ~ 01/28/23)
Monday: Beefy macaroni casserole or smothered chicken with potatoes, California-blend veggies, green peas and sugar-free apple crisp or cook's choice dessert. Tuesday: Chicken Parmesan with pasta or stuff bell pepper casserole, mixed vegetables, lettuce salad, whole-grain bread slice and tropical fruit dessert or banana pudding with cookies...
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Police report 1-29-23
(Police/Fire Report ~ 01/28/23)
CAPE GIRARDEAU Cape Girardeau Police Department responded to the following calls. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests n A warrant arrest was reported on Independence Street. n A Stoddard County warrant arrest was reported on South Sprigg Street. n A warrant arrest was reported on South Sprigg Street...
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Fire report 1-29-23
(Police/Fire Report ~ 01/28/23)
CAPE GIRARDEAU Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls. Jan. 25 n Medical assists were made at 8:44 p.m. on South Hanover Street and 9:47 p.m. on South West End Boulevard. n At 5:10 a.m., hazardous condition on Dunklin Street...
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Donald Williams
(Obituary ~ 01/28/23)
CHAFFEE, Mo. -- Donald Rex Williams, son of the late Ralph and Maybelle Anderson Williams Lane, was born March 19, 1934, in Chaffee and departed his life Friday, Jan. 27, 2023, at Missouri Veterans Home in Cape Girardeau at the age of 88 years. He was raised by his late grandparents, Alfred and Mary Ann Anderson. On July 31, 1953, he was united in marriage to Marie Covington in Chaffee. She survives of the home in Chaffee...
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Kabrea Tarr
(Obituary ~ 01/28/23)
Kabrea LaShay Tarr, 45, graduated into the loving arms of Jesus Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023, after a 26-year battle with multiple sclerosis. Her ability to have a positive spirit and joyful presence in spite of a very difficult life and situation was an inspiration to all who knew her...
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Jim Pate
(Obituary ~ 01/28/23)
Jim "Jimmy Paul" Pate, 80, died Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Jan. 31, at Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Scott City. Funeral service will be at noon Tuesday, Jan. 31, at the funeral home, with the Rev. Jack Hargraves as officiant. Burial, with full military honors, will follow at Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield...
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Nancy Moore
(Obituary ~ 01/28/23)
Nancy Jane Kennedy was given life by her creator and was born March 2, 1935, in East Prairie, Missouri, to Earl Kennedy and Bertha Zook. On Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023, Nancy went to be with the Lord, and her husband, Charles Moore; sister, Jean Russell, and family, who were waiting with open arms to welcome her into heaven...
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Thelma Brown
(Obituary ~ 01/28/23)
Thelma Mae Brown, 86, of Jackson entered her rest Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023. She was born March 3, 1936. She was a lifelong believer in Jesus, an advocate for the rights and needs of the disabled, a person who loved and was loved by her family, a maker and a traveler...
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Vera Beck
(Obituary ~ 01/28/23)
Vera Kathleen "Kay" Beck, 94, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023. She was born in Steele, Missouri, Jan. 5, 1929, to John Issac and Ola Couch Cunningham. She married Fredrick Beck and lived in Richmond, Indiana, for 43 years. She was employed by Earlham College for 27 years...
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Why would Republicans rule out Social Security and Medicare reform?
(Column ~ 01/28/23)
If you follow policy debates long enough, arguments you never thought you'd hear can become key components of the two parties' policy platforms. That's certainly the case when it comes to some Republicans and their new "never touch Social Security and Medicare" position...
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Republicans can't be intermittent fiscal hawks
(Column ~ 01/28/23)
After a hiatus during the Trump years, Republicans are back in the mood for fiscal probity. It's very strange not to seriously pursue a deeply held goal when you have unified control of Washington, then to insist on trying to achieve much of it in one fell swoop when you barely have control of one chamber of Congress...
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Prayer 1-29-23
(Prayer ~ 01/28/23)
Thank you, gracious Heavenly Father, for your abundant mercy and grace. Amen.
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Cape Girardeau County Commission agenda for 1/30/23 meeting
(Local News ~ 01/28/23)
Cape Girardeau County Commission 9 a.m. Monday, Jan. 30 1 Barton Square, Jackson Approval of minutes n Approval of minutes of Thursday, Jan. 26, meeting Communications/reports — other selected officials/department heads n Updates on new jail and 1908 courthouse project...
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Out of the past: Jan. 28
(Out of the Past ~ 01/28/23)
Improvements to the city's sewer, water and stormwater systems make up more than half of Cape Girardeau's proposed $80.5 million capital improvements program; the City Council is reviewing a draft of the program, a five-year plan outlining proposed capital expenditures for fiscal 1998 through 2003; the latest program allocates $45.39 million for sewer, water, stormwater and solid-waste projects; most of the funding -- $39.1 million -- comes from revenue bonds approved by voters and issued by the city.. ...
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Out of the past: Jan. 29
(Out of the Past ~ 01/28/23)
Trying to accommodate parents of Gordonville and Millersville, a proposal presented to the Jackson Board of Education Tuesday night designated South Elementary as a "town school" populated with children mainly from the Primary Annex and West Lane and Orchard elementary schools; if the proposal is approved, the boundaries of the outlying schools, including North Elementary School, will remain virtually untouched; in addition, Gordonville will remain a first-through-fourth-grade center, while fourth-grade classes at Millersville will be replaced with a kindergarten class.. ...
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