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Man found guilty of sex crimes against 12-year-old
(Local News ~ 12/02/23)
A Cape Girardeau County jury has found a man guilty of various sex crimes against a then-12-year-old victim. A release from the Office of Cape Girardeau County Prosecuting Attorney Mark Welker says Joseph L. Jones was found guilty after a three-day trial this week of three counts of first-degree statutory rape, first degree statutory sodomy, incest and furnishing pornographic material to a minor...
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NBA champ Branch presents at chamber of commerce event Branch discusses accountability, being a team player
(Local News ~ 12/02/23)
Former NBA player Adrian Branch served as the guest presenter for the First Friday Coffee event hosted by Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce on Dec. 1. He has been a motivational speaker for the last 30 years. "In your life, you're never born a winner or a loser. You're born a chooser," Branch told the audience at the Century Casino Event Center. He said one's choices define who they become...
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Cynthia Perry faces new charge following death of John David Perry
(Local News ~ 12/02/23)
Cynthia Perry now faces charges of first-degree involuntary manslaughter relating to the death of her ex-husband, John David Perry. John David Perry died Thursday, Nov. 30, from injuries sustained on Saturday, Nov. 25, in the parking lot of the Eagles Club in Cape Girardeau...
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Get Social, Get Healthy: The benefits to working out in a group
(12/02/23)
Working out during the winter months can be a challenge: It gets dark outside earlier in the evening, and colder temperatures can keep you inside, curled up on your couch. Although it’s tempting to skip exercise during this time of the year, it’s as important as ever to both physical and mental health to persevere in staying active...
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Column: Senior Moments, We're All in This Together
(12/02/23)
If you were to ask most people what their favorite sport to watch is, they might say football or basketball. Whether it be watching their favorite football team compete for the chance to play at the Superbowl, or cheering on their lead pick during March Madness, these kinds of sports take the world by storm...
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S.A.L.T. Connects Older Adults to Community Resources: A brief history of the organization
(12/02/23)
S.A.L.T. began as a dream in the mind of the late Roger Fields of the Cape Girardeau Police Department in 1996. He worked to establish an advisory council of senior citizens and law enforcement personnel for Cape Girardeau County. Their priorities included implementing effective educational programs for older community members in order to improve their quality of life, and to constantly improve the relationship between senior citizens and law enforcement...
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Poem: Photographs
(12/02/23)
— In memory of Kaye I used to be the family photographer, but you were better at it. You had the keener eye, a greater sense of perspective. So you took possession of the camera, and I wrote notes on scraps of paper and stuffed them into my pocket,...
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Pop Culture Happenings: December
(12/02/23)
Disney World finally says, “Aarrgh!,” Victory is stolen and “Titanic” brings in the bucks. 1973 50 YEARS AGO On Dec. 15, 1973, the “Pirates of the Caribbean” attraction finally opened at Disney World in Orlando, Fla., much to the joy of the ride’s fans. When Disney World was first completed in 1971, it included replicas of many popular rides from Disneyland in California. However, Pirates was not included, and when fans were vocal in their disappointment, the ride was added in 1973...
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Out of the past: Dec. 2
(Out of the Past ~ 12/02/23)
A Cape Girardeau man, who gained national attention after allegedly taking a taxi to the scene of one of his crimes, is being sought by law enforcement officials after he failed to show up for his trial in a Cape Girardeau County court yesterday; the 35-year-old man was scheduled to go on trial Tuesday in Circuit Court on five counts of robbery, burglary and stealing, but when the scheduled time for jury selection arrived, he was nowhere to be found...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 12/02/23)
Today is Saturday, Dec. 2, the 336th day of 2023. There are 29 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Dec. 2, 1954, the U.S. Senate passed, 67-22, a resolution condemning Republican Sen. Joseph R. McCarthy of Wisconsin, saying he had "acted contrary to senatorial ethics and tended to bring the Senate into dishonor and disrepute."...
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A holiday treat
(Column ~ 12/02/23)
Pecan trees grow wild throughout much of the southern United States where it is a native tree. The pecan tree has been traced to an origin about 8,000 years ago. Native Americans collected, cracked and ate the meat of the pecan tree nuts. Since becoming domesticated hundreds of years ago in North America, the pecan has taken on many different sizes and hardnesses of the nut's shell. ...
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Quality takes patience
(Column ~ 12/02/23)
For the first 30 years of my life, I was always around horses of one kind or another, with most being quarter horses and usually 2 years old or older. I remember Dad bought a couple of 2-year-olds down by Tryon, which had never been handled. Mine was a sorrel mare, which turned out pretty good, while Mick's gelding could really buck. ...
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Club news 12-3-23
(Community News ~ 12/02/23)
The John Guild Chapter of the Missouri met Monday, Sept. 18. Dave Hitt was awarded the Daughters of the American Revolution Distinguished Citizen Award. The award is presented to an individual 18 years old or older or to groups that exemplify honor, service, courage, leadership and patriotism...
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Love still prevails
(Column ~ 12/02/23)
"People do not show love, like they did in the old days," I hear people lament. "Life is too busy and people only care about themselves." Do those opinions sound familiar? Believing such statements is depressing and can lead to feelings of hopelessness. Although love is shown now, in different settings, if we stand back and look around, our minds will recognize that love remains...
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Getting it in writing
(Column ~ 12/02/23)
Close Cape Girardeau friends of ours have recently returned from a weeklong trip to France, visiting Paris, Caudebec-En-Caux, Rouen, Les Andelys, Honfluer and the D-Day remembrance sites in Normandy. Trip of a lifetime, no doubt. If the funds to afford such a journey were available -- an unlikely prospect to be sure at my stage of life -- I'd enjoy visiting Rheims, sometimes spelled "Reims"...
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Senior Center Menus for Dec. 4-8
(Community ~ 12/02/23)
Monday: Honey garlic meatballs or sweet and sour chicken, buttered noodles, steamed carrots, seasoned cauliflower, whole-grain bread and pears or brownies. Tuesday: Crispy baked chicken or country fried steak, mashed potatoes with gravy, mixed veggies, whole-grain hot roll and sugar-free warm apples and raisins or ice cake...
- Adopt Perry 12-3-23 (Community ~ 12/02/23)
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Kage House represents family legacy
(Community ~ 12/02/23)
As a sentinel watching over its subjects, the Kage House at 120 Broadway proudly overlooks Spanish Street and old Harmony Street, renamed Broadway around 1900. Most of its residential neighbors are long gone; fortunately it has lovingly been preserved...
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Prayer 12-3-23
(Prayer ~ 12/02/23)
O Lord God, we lift our eyes to you, our loving Father. Amen.
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How to fix our broken culture
(Column ~ 12/02/23)
Recently published projections for the U.S. population from the U.S. Census Bureau present a picture that should concern every American. It's a snapshot of a dying society. It's surprising and shocking that it's not getting more attention. The Census Bureau projects that the U.S. population will stop growing toward the end of the century. After peaking at 370 million in 2080, it will drop to 366 million in 2100, less than 10% higher than where it stood in 2022...
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Fire report 12-3-23
(Police/Fire Report ~ 12/02/23)
CAPE GIRARDEAU Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls. Nov. 29 n Medical assists were made at 7:29 a.m. on Copperfield Court; 8:59 a.m. on Doctors Park Drive; 9:13 a.m. on Morgan Oak Street; 11:21 a.m. on Cecilia Street; 2:02 p.m. South Silver Springs Road; 4:12 p.m. on South Spring Avenue; and 6:50 p.m. on North Henderson Avenue...
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Israeli airstrikes on Gaza resume after weeklong truce with Hamas
(International News ~ 12/02/23)
KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip -- Israel's war with Hamas erupted again Friday, as airstrikes hit houses and buildings in the Gaza Strip minutes after a weeklong truce expired. Health authorities in the besieged territory reported dozens of Palestinians killed and Israel dropped leaflets over Gaza City and southern parts of the enclave, urging civilians to flee to avoid the fighting...
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Police report 12-3-23
(Police/Fire Report ~ 12/02/23)
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 Park Drive. n A Scott County warrant arrest was reported on North Main Street...
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Cape Girardeau City Council agenda for Dec. 4 2023
(Local News ~ 12/02/23)
Cape Girardeau City Council 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 4 City Hall Items for discussion n Appoearances by Advisory Board Applicants n Consent Agenda Review Consent agenda n Approval of the November 20, 2023, City Council Regular Session Minutes. n Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a License Agreement with the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission and to install a City Monument at the Route W/Lexington Avenue Roundabout, in the city of Cape Girardeau. Second and third readings...
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Carnetta Welter
(Obituary ~ 12/02/23)
COLUMBIA, Mo. -- Carnetta Underwood Welter, 92, formerly of Columbia, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023. A private graveside committal will be at Memorial Park Cemetery in Columbia. Carnetta was born May 28, 1931, in Fornfelt, Missouri, to the late Luther and Lula Underwood. She attended school in Fornfelt and the consolidated school of Fornfelt-Illmo, now known as Scott City...
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Steven Urhahn
(Obituary ~ 12/02/23)
KELSO, Mo. -- Steven Ray "Steve" Urhahn of Kelso, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023, at Southeast Hospital after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Steve was born March 12, 1949, to Raymond Steve "Pat" and Ida Mae Cannon Urhahn in Cape Girardeau. ...
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Larry Swader
(Obituary ~ 12/02/23)
Larry Edward Swader, 79, of Cape Girardeau died Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, at Southeast Hospital. He was born March 21, 1944, to Edward and Ruth Swader. He and Ernestine Noel were married Jan. 28, 1963, in Cape Girardeau. She preceded him in death April 4, 2017...
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Betty Jo Stephens
(Obituary ~ 12/02/23)
SCOTT CITY -- Betty Jo Stephens, daughter of the late Harold and Jueldeen Palmer Livingston, was born July 31, 1941, in Cape Girardeau and departed her life Friday, Nov. 17, 2023, at her home in Cape Girardeau surrounded by family at the age of 82. She was member of the Fathers Arms Fellowship Church in Scott City...
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Maurice Sandfort
(Obituary ~ 12/02/23)
Maurice Richard Sandfort, born Dec. 5, 1943, to Waldo and Irma Zumbehl Sandfort, of St. Charles, Missouri, died in the early hours of Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023. Maurice "Moe" was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Marjorie W. Hingst of St. Charles...
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John David Perry
(Obituary ~ 12/02/23)
John David Perry passed peacefully from this earth, surrounded by his loved ones, Thursday, Nov. 30 , 2023, at SSM STL University Hospital. He was born Jan. 19, 1975, in Cape Girardeau to Cindy Watson and John Perry Sr. John David, like his dad, had the gift of working with his hands. ...
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Imelda Nenninger
(Obituary ~ 12/02/23)
Imelda Ann Nenninger, age 88, died Tuesday evening, Nov. 28, after a brief illness at Saint Francis Medical Center, surrounded by family. A lifelong member of St. Mary's Cathedral and proud member of Legion of Mary, Imelda graduated from St. Mary's High School in 1953 and worked at St. Francis Hospital until she retired at age 65...
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John Hovis
(Obituary ~ 12/02/23)
ZALMA, Mo. -- John Richard Hovis, 76, of Zalma passed away Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023 at his home. He was born Feb. 8, 1947, in Turkey Creek, Missouri, to David Eugene and Anna Alice Pridy Hovis. He and Janis Ruth Allen Hovis were married May 19, 1979, in Zalma. She survives him in Zalma...
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Cape Girardeau County Commission agenda for 12-4--23 meeting
(Local News ~ 12/02/23)
Cape Girardeau County Commission 9 a.m. Monday, Dec. 4 1 Barton Square, Jackson Approval of minutes n Approval of minutes of the Monday, Nov. 27, 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: Dec. 3
(Out of the Past ~ 12/02/23)
Five people were taken into custody Wednesday by the Cape Girardeau Police Department in connection with two shooting incidents in the downtown area earlier in the afternoon; no one was injured in either of the incidents; police say the first incident occurred shortly before 2 p.m. ...
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A Glenn House Christmas
(Submitted Story ~ 12/02/23)
Are you looking for a unique experience for you and your family? Dr. Rhodes of SEMO and his Living History Class are presenting “A Glenn House Christmas”, a free event that lets you step back in time to see just how Victorians celebrated Christmas. If you have ever wondered what people ate, how they dressed or decorated their homes during the Victorian age, now is your time to find out. ...
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