This three-part series introduces us to some of the people keeping our country running as truck drivers, transporting the items we use each day. In this third and final installment, we hear from John George and his son, Wyatt. John and Wyatt George...

In “The Holdout,” a novel by Graham Moore, Maya Seale, as a young juror, became part of a high-profile case to judge Bobby Nock, an African American high school teacher accused of the murder of his wealthy white student. The final verdict ended in Bobby Nock’s favor with all 12 jurors voting for his innocence because there was not enough evidence to make the case. During the trial, though, the jurors’ names were leaked to the media. Each juror faced backlash after the trial ended...

Over the span of 85 years, Don Dorris has made more than 4,000 skydiving jumps. He made his first jump back in 1955. “I remember stepping out that door,” says Dorris, who is originally from East Prairie, Mo., and now resides in Cape Girardeau. “I was so scared. Damn. I remember rolling along the airplane outside, and I seen rivets go by my eye, and I thought, ‘What am I doing?’ I didn’t jump; I just fell out.”...

For many, January is a month of preparation. We’re preparing for the year ahead and preparing our resolutions. High school students — seniors in particular — are preparing for college. We’re truly in the homestretch now, with less than eight months before most of us move out and begin our independent lives. ...

As always, there are some changes for Medicare for the new year. With the overall costs of medical care rising, Medicare costs are also increasing. The standard Medicare Part B premium is increasing $3.90 to $148.50. This amount is held out of your monthly Social Security check or paid to Social Security if you do not draw a Social Security check. The premium is what you pay to have Medicare coverage...

SIKESTON, MO. -- A special guest will give hope through his testimony on Sunday at the Sikeston First Assembly of God. Mikey Cheshier, will give his testimony of determination and survival at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 17 at the Sikeston First Assembly of God Church, located at 306 S. Kingshighway...

I had dabbled in saving my own seed a little but never very seriously, My brother, Mick, though, had been saving Stupice tomato seed for some time. What he did was pick out the very biggest tomatoes every year, and he'd save the seed. He had done this for several years when he sent me a whole passel of these seeds. Germination on his seeds was probably around 100%. I doubt there were one or two out of 100 seeds that didn't germinate...

Bethel Assembly of God Church will hold free USDA food distribution from 3 to 5 p.m. every Monday through May 24 at the 4-H Barn at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau. Food is available for children 18 years old and younger. Each child will be seven snacks, seven suppers and one gallon of milk. Food will be distributed while supplies last...

Senior centers are open for carryout and delivery only. Menus are subject to change. Monday: Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Tuesday: Barbecued meatballs or sweet-and-sour chicken, brown rice, glazed baby carrots, green peas, bread slice and pineapple tidbits or iced orange cake...

What if I told you there was one habit you could build into your life that would have a cascading impact both on you and those around you. A habit essential but not exclusive to the Christian faith. A habit that can lower your blood pressure, reduce stress, help you live longer, and lift your mood. ...

Have you realized how easy it is to find fault in someone else, but difficult to see the same traits in yourself? The Bible says, "Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil; cling to what is good." Romans 12:9 (NASB9). There are different Greek terms for love. ...

In her 1981 keynote address "The Uses of Anger: Women Responding to Racism" at the National Women's Studies Association Conference, writer Audre Lorde made a helpful distinction between anger and hatred. She said, "This hatred and our anger are very different. Hatred is the fury of those who do not share our goals, and its object is death and destruction. Anger is a grief of distortions between peers, and its object is change."...

A few weeks ago I received a cellphone message from someone who regularly reads my newspaper feature. He told me he and his wife own a small pond where they have seen a strange-looking bird they think is called an Egyptian goose. That seemed odd to me, but I was definitely interested...

Submitted by Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary These two very cute guys are Shiloh and Roland. They are Beagle puppies about 8 months old. All they need is the perfect forever home. If you are ready for a rewarding experience, come see us at Safe Harbor. Call (573) 243-9823...

The Argus, Jan. 26, 1865: "Our sincere thanks to the citizens at large ... soldiers and officers of the post for subduing the fire in the St. Charles Hotel." Early efforts were made to establish a Cape Girardeau Fire Department in its early days. However, it was not until after the Civil War, 1866, the first formal fire department -- The Good Intent Fire Department -- was established under Mayor G.H. Cramer...

SAN RAMON, Calif. -- Google has completed its $2.1 billion acquisition of fitness-gadget maker Fitbit, a deal that could help the internet company grow even stronger while U.S. government regulators pursue an antitrust case aimed at undermining its power...

Last week I decided I wanted the scoop on a new restaurant: Speck Pizza + Street Food. Who opens a restaurant in the middle of a pandemic? The storefront is under construction so I could not get a sneak peek. I sent a message to the Speck Facebook page hoping to get the low down on their opening date, but instead I received an invitation to Gabriel's Food + Wine to meet with owner Gabriele Ruggieri. ...

A new year and a few new recipes to kick-start your new year menu planning. Today, I have a few entree recipes, a couple of salads and a few desserts to start your cooking adventures. All of the recipes today are pretty easy to prepare but are tasty for family or guests. Recipes don't have to be complicated to be good, so give these a try as we kick off a new year of cooking together...

Think your dog deserves dessert? So does Ben & Jerry's. The venerable Vermont ice cream company said Monday it's introducing a line of frozen dog treats, its first foray into the lucrative pet food market. Doggie Desserts, sold in 4-ounce cups, go on sale in U.S. groceries and pet stores later this month...

TAIPEI, Taiwan -- Pipi already dines well. The plump, black-and-white street cat lives near a night market in a neighborhood of Taiwan's capital where volunteers have fed and taken care of strays for years. But Pipi and his fellow street cats got an upgrade of their dining situation recently with the Midnight Cafeteria project...

Gary Schottle arrived in time to see the other kids in line hitting and jumping on his young son. Nicknamed "Tank," Derek towered over the pestering kids, yet lacked the confidence to stick up for himself and was too kindhearted to intentionally hurt anyone. Head down, he took the blows without reacting...

Submitted by Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary It might be after Christmas but this Santa Claws is still here. He is a sweet 1-year-old and would love the perfect forever home. If you are ready for a rewarding experience, come see us at Safe Harbor. Call (573) 243-9823...

A very long time ago, at least for me it was, I worked two summers in a steel fabricating plant. The work was desultory but honest. As a 1970s-era college student needing employment in the summer, I labored alongside much older men who clearly were bored by their work...

Growing up on a cattle ranch in Nebraska, one memory I remember vividly was coffee and snacks. Coffee was served from first thing in the morning until the last thing at night. Mom and Dad had coffee first thing in the morning, then at breakfast, mid-morning coffee break with a snack, dinner, afternoon coffee break with a snack and then coffee for supper. Coffee took center stage. It was served most all day every day...

One notable ocean survival story from World War II involved World War I ace, national hero and airline executive Eddie Rickenbacker and the crew of a B-17 that crashed in October 1942. Secretary of War Henry Stimson dispatched Rickenbacker on a mission to review living conditions and operations in the Pacific. He also delivered a message of rebuke to Gen. Douglas MacArthur...

A health and wellness seminar, Substitute for a healthier you, will be held 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the Osage Centre. Learn how to turn your favorite dishes into a healthier version to keep you and your family healthy for 2021! Health & Wellness Seminars are by the Cape Parks & Rec Department. This is a FREE seminar! Pre-registration is required. To register, go to cityofcape.org/wellnessevents...

Senior centers are open for carryout and delivery only. Menus are subject to change. Monday: Barbecued riblet and Polish sausage, black=eyed peas, seasoned spinach, sauerkraut, cornbread and Mandarin oranges or Black Forest cake. Tuesday: Ground beef stroganoff or poppy seed chicken, savory carrots, Lima beans, whole-grain hot roll and sugar-free emerald isle dessert or regular emerald isle dessert...

Do you always make New Year's resolutions? This custom seems to be one numerous people feel compelled to follow each New Year. Many stress over what changes they need to make in their lives. After all--it's New Year's Day. I, myself, feel guilty if I neglect to attempt to come up with an idea or two...

For the last several years I have heard much criticism aimed at any member of the clergy who openly supported or prayed for the President of the United States. I have been a pastor since the '90s, and I have seen both political extremes use religion to further their agendas. ...

Five years ago I put up a wood duck box at the edge of a pond. Wood ducks began frequenting the box and, although I occasionally would see a wood duck fly in or out the hole, I never did see a brood of ducklings at the pond. A week or so before Christmas I opened the side door on the box to see what might be inside. I was surprised to find three wood duck eggs. They had laid in the box unhatched all summer and fall. I carefully picked up an egg. It was hollow and light as a feather...