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Golden Corral altercation of manager, employee goes viral; manager fired
(Local News ~ 01/27/18)
A Golden Corral manager has been fired after an altercation with an employee went viral Friday. The video of a physical altercation between an employee and a manager at the Cape Girardeau Golden Corral has been shared 12,000 times and viewed more than 362,000 times as of Friday afternoon...
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Scott County man arrested in stabbing death
(Local News ~ 01/27/18)
A Benton, Missouri, area man has been charged with second-degree murder in the stabbing death of a relative Thursday, Scott County law-enforcement officials said. Scott County sheriff’s deputies arrested Gary Lee Venable, 33, after responding to a report of an assault...
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Immaculate Conception eighth-graders design, build, market pet bowl that keeps water germ free
(Community ~ 01/27/18)
The IC Eaglebots aren't just a group of eighth grade students who attend Immaculate Conception in Jackson -- they're bright-eyed, local entrepreneurs eager to make waves in the world of agriculture with their latest invention: the ultraviolet water bowl...
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Bootheel Bluegrass Festival draws performers from far and wide
(Local News ~ 01/27/18)
In its 13th year, the Bootheel Bluegrass Festival continues to bring in musical groups from around the country. The Family Sowell — originally from Texas — is part of the festival this weekend. They have been involved in music since 2001, and are on the road 80 percent of the time...
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Chamber announces new award, hall of fame, walk of fame for area entrepreneurs
(Local News ~ 01/27/18)
The Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce announced new major recognitions for entrepreneurship at its annual banquet Friday night, including a new hall of fame and walk of fame. Jon K. Rust, outgoing chairman of the chamber board and publisher of the Southeast Missourian and co-president of Rust Communications, outlined the three-part plan to honor entrepreneurs at the banquet:...
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Cape, Jackson schools' safety concerns merely rumors, officials say
(Local News ~ 01/27/18)
Officials with two area school districts dealt with separate rumored threats of violence this week. Though the rumored threats were unfounded, authorities responded quickly, prompted in part by heightened security concerns in the wake of school shootings across the country, including an incident that left two dead and others injured at a Kentucky school earlier this week...
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Housing project gives former Pinhook residents a new sense of community
(Local News ~ 01/27/18)
SIKESTON, Mo. — Nearly seven years after floodwaters ripped apart the small, black community of Pinhook, Missouri, its former residents are finding a new sense of community. After years of frustration, the former residents have their sights set on moving into new homes, most of them on Apache Street in Sikeston...
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Neff, Marco Construction, McIntire honored by Cape Chamber
(Local News ~ 01/27/18)
Roughly 820 members of the Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce attended the organization’s banquet Friday night; partaking partly to “come see who” would win the chamber’s prestigious Rush H. Limbaugh Award. The award ended up going to the man who coined the locally famous phrase “come see why.” ...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 01/27/18)
Today is Saturday, Jan. 27, the 27th day of 2018. There are 338 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Jan. 27, 1943, some 50 bombers struck Wilhelmshaven in the first all-American air raid against Germany during World War II. On this date:...
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A tree whose bark rots last
(Column ~ 01/27/18)
About 10 years ago a large sweet gum tree uprooted in a storm and fell across a woodland roadway in my woods. I sawed the trunk into manageable blocks to clear the road. I sat the blocks along the road and left them to rot since sweet gum wood has twisted grain and is hard to split into firewood...
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Learning briefs 1-28-18
(Community ~ 01/27/18)
n Lydia Cook of Perryville, Missouri, was named to the fall 2017 honors list at Concordia University, Seward, Nebraska. The following students were named to the president's list for fall 2017 at Truman State University in Kirksville, Missouri. n Clara Ollinger of Bloomfield, Missouri...
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Generous: 125 books given to Jefferson Elementary School
(Community ~ 01/27/18)
Submitted by Janet Stovall Members of the Nancy Hunter Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution met to present 125 books to Alisha Razer, Librarian Media Specialist at Jefferson Elementary School in Cape Girardeau. Members present were Charlotte Slinkard, Darlene Strand, Janet Stovall, Jan McClanahan and Carolyn Webb...
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Senior Center Menus for 1-29- through 2-2
(Community ~ 01/27/18)
Monday: Sweet and sour meatballs with rice or hot chicken salad, peas and carrots, spinach salad, whole-grain bread and mixed fruit dessert or creamy fruit. Tuesday: Brunch for lunch: Scrambled eggs, sausage, pancake/syrup, hash brown patty, bran muffin and mixed fruit dessert...
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Adopt Lovey 1-28-18
(Community ~ 01/27/18)
Submitted by Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary Lovey is an 8-month-old female pug mix looking for her forever home. She is available for adoption at Safe Harbor; call (573) 243-9823.
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Club news 1-28-18
(Community News ~ 01/27/18)
The Lamplighter FCE Club met Jan. 18 in the home of Dorothy Hahs. Judy Strickland, president, called the meeting to order. Dorothy Hahs gave the devotion, "How I Became a Senior Citizen" and "The Final Inspection." Members answered roll call by telling of a bad winter experience...
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FYI 1-28-18
(Community ~ 01/27/18)
Knights of Columbus Council #1111 invites you to enjoy this annual event at 6:30 p.m. tonight in the KC Lower Hall at 318 S. Spanish St. in Cape Girardeau. Social hour with a cash bar at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m. Six recipes served, including old-fashioned chicken & rice soup, slow-cooked ham & beans, creamy corn chowder, N'Orleans-style red beans & rice and more. ...
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It's cold, but still a super time of the year
(Column ~ 01/27/18)
Happy birthday to Virginia Harris, Jennifer Siebert, Bret Whitaker, Hailey Jo Enderle, Bill Schwartz, Kimberlie Nothdurft, Alice Chapman, Donald Crowe, Heather McAlister, Lisa Asmus, Craig Eftink, Aaron Horrell, Susan Horman, Bobbie Abernathy, Frances Rose, Frank Henry, Monty Shaffer, Sylvester Asmus, Jim Chambers, Greg Ourth, Pam Foeste, Pam Eichhorn, Steve Benton, Sandy Bollinger, Todd Chapman, Geoffrey Mirly, Cody Payne, Jim Arteme, Mike Crowden, Norma Evans, Josh Pobst, Jessica Nunnally, Jim Eskew, Wanda Slayton, Teresa Tipler and Brenda Freed.. ...
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Duenne -- Heath
(Engagement ~ 01/27/18)
Alan and Angie Duenne of Charleston, Missouri, announce the engagement of their daughter, Taylor Lauren Duenne, to Cameron Mitchell Heath Jr. He is the son of Mitch and Christey Heath of Cape Girardeau. Taylor is a 2011 graduate of Charleston High School. She received a bachelor degree in nursing in 2015 from Southeast Missouri State University. She works for Via Christi Hospital as a registered nurse...
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Nenninger -- Randolph
(Engagement ~ 01/27/18)
David and Tami Nenninger of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Hannah Nenninger, to Travis Randolph, both of St. Louis. He is the son of Richard and Janet Randolph of Oran, Missouri. Hannah is a graduate of Notre Dame Regional High School. She received a bachelor degree in finance in 2014 from the University of Alabama. She is a financial analyst...
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Ungerer -- Griffith
(Engagement ~ 01/27/18)
Wade and Amy Ungerer of Millstadt, Illinois, announce the engagement of their daughter, Lainie Kay Ungerer of Columbia, Illinois, to Hunter Lee Griffith, formerly of Scott City. He is the son of Roger and Renea Ruppenthal of Gordonville. Lainie is a 2011 graduate of Columbia High School. She received a nursing degree in 2014 from Southeast Missouri State University. She is a nurse at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis...
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Shopping for this summer's seeds
(Column ~ 01/27/18)
Summer is just around the corner, so getting the seeds I will need is at the top of my agenda. I would guess I get at least 15 garden-supply catalogs every spring, and this is one source of seeds. Seeds and plants can also be bought at local stores. I've seen them at hardware stores, garden centers, big-box stores and even grocery stores...
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Bakers make pastries that look like Tide pods
(Community ~ 01/27/18)
CAROLINA BEACH, N.C. -- Bakers are responding to the dangerous "Tide Pod challenge" with sweet and savory irreverence. Wake N Bake Donuts in Carolina Beach, North Carolina, and Kansas-based Hurts Donut have both made pastries decorated to look like the laundry detergent pods, which are at the center of a dangerous social media trend...
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Talking about character
(Column ~ 01/27/18)
Webster's dictionary defines character as "the total sum of the distinguishing qualities of a person, group, or thing." We can further define "distinguishing qualities" as those aspects of a person's behavior that tell us not only what he/she has done but what is likely to be done when faced with a moral dilemma in the future...
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Looking inside to help outside
(Column ~ 01/27/18)
I have been thinking recently about the way the individual relates to the community, about how sometimes we need to ponder things ourselves and sometimes we need to ask for others' wisdom and experience. Mary, Jesus' mother, lived the balance of this in her own life. ...
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Mastering anger
(Column ~ 01/27/18)
"Why are you angry? ... Sin is lurking at the door; its desire is for you, but you must master it." (Genesis 4:6-7) Biblical Cain is a sad figure -- all the more so because so many of those reading this column can recognize his anger. We've felt it. ...
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Applying the proper fertilizer in late winter can help landscape rebound from harsh weather
(Column ~ 01/27/18)
Brrrrrrrrrr!!!! It still feels cold outside to me. I know the temperatures are getting warmer, but I haven't thawed out yet from last week's freeze. If you are feeling the same way, think about all of those landscape plants around your home, business, school or park. I am sure that they would like to see temperatures climb a little so that they can shake off the cold and start growing again this spring...
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Recipe exploration uncovers shrimp, salmon, chicken, turkey
(Column ~ 01/27/18)
January is coming to a close, but I'm still finding and trying new recipes. At my house we're always on the look out for new and different entree recipes, and that is just what I found this week when I went looking. In today's column, there is a little something for everyone, including fish tacos and plenty of chicken varieties. A dessert recipe finishes the column, but you'll have to go online to read this entire article...
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Saving Confederate graves
(Letter to the Editor ~ 01/27/18)
St. Louis, Baltimore, New Orleans, Durham and Memphis. These were cities in the U.S. where Confederate monuments were removed in 2017, most in the dead of night. In Memphis, it was even more tragic. A Shelby County, Tennessee commissioner formed a "not-for-profit" corporation, that "bought" the land from the City of Memphis for $1,000 and then tore down the monuments to Jefferson Davis and Gen. ...
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Speak Out 1-28-18
(Speak Out ~ 01/27/18)
Before making their final decisions, I wish more of our politicians would give some thought to the Old Greek Proverb: A society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in. I watched the Cape superintendent's video in which he parodied Vanilla Ice with great disappointment. ...
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Prayer 1-28-18
(Prayer ~ 01/27/18)
O Father God, may we show kindness to others and reflect your goodness. Amen.
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Cape needs solution for city hall
(Editorial ~ 01/27/18)
It's time to do something about Cape Girardeau's city hall. The city has known for more than a decade that the current building on Independence, a former elementary school built in 1937, will not meet the city's needs for much longer. The building lacks an elevator and its heating and cooling system needs a very expensive upgrade. Adding the elevator and HVAC system would cost more than $1 million...
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The story of the Drurys' entrepreneurial beginnings
(Column ~ 01/27/18)
Mayor Rediger, John Mehner, Jon Rust, and Members and guests of the Cape Girardeau Chamber: A year ago, members of the Drury Family had the privilege of witnessing my father, Charles Drury, receive the Rush H. Limbaugh Award for the Drury Family's long and dedicated service to the Cape Girardeau community. It was a great honor to Charles, Jim, Bob and Jerry Drury -- hard-working, hometown sons of Cape who were shaped, strengthened and inspired by this community. ...
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Manson grandson tells judge he wants body
(National News ~ 01/27/18)
LOS ANGELES -- The fight for the corpse of Charles Manson was thrown out of a Los Angeles court Friday, as another potential heir stepped into the case and the grandson of the cult leader made a passionate plea to the judge. In a hearing to determine the venue for legal battles over Manson's estate and the disposition of his remains, Jason Freeman, whose father was born by Manson's first wife, echoed the frustration of several parties who have been trying to get control of the notorious criminal's body since he died in November.. ...
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Vietnam War reminders linger decades later
(International News ~ 01/27/18)
HANOI, Vietnam -- It's been more than 40-plus years since the war Americans simply call Vietnam and the Vietnamese refer to as their Resistance War Against America. Yet it lingers in so many ways, as was apparent this week when Defense Secretary Jim Mattis dropped in for a couple of days of defense diplomacy with a former enemy. Although he never served in Vietnam and had not previously visited the country, Mattis has said he learned from a lot of Marines who did...
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U.S. trade court rules against Boeing in dispute with Canada
(National News ~ 01/27/18)
WASHINGTON -- Delivering a big defeat to Boeing, a U.S. trade panel ruled Friday the U.S. aircraft giant was not harmed by competition from Canada's Bombardier. The 4-0 decision by the independent International Trade Commission effectively blocks the Trump administration from slapping 292-percent tariffs on Bombardier. ...
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Trump declares Davos a rousing success
(International News ~ 01/27/18)
DAVOS, Switzerland -- Snow was piled high outside, but inside the Davos summit, relations between President Donald Trump and the assembled global elites seemed to thaw. Before Trump's debut appearance at the World Economic Forum, critics speculated the president would function as a protectionist bull in the free-trade-loving china shop. ...
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Trump turns on immigration; allies bash 'Amnesty Don'
(National News ~ 01/27/18)
NEW YORK -- Fearing betrayal on a signature campaign issue, President Donald Trump's loyalists are lashing out against his proposal to create a path to citizenship for nearly 2 million "Dreamer" immigrants. Trump-aligned candidates from Nevada and Virginia rejected the notion outright. ...
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U.S. economy grew 2.6 percent in fourth quarter
(National News ~ 01/27/18)
WASHINGTON — The U.S. economy grew at a solid rate of 2.6 percent in the final three months of last year, helped by the fastest consumer spending since the spring of 2016 and a big rebound in home construction. The fourth quarter advance in the gross domestic product, the country's total output of goods and services, followed gains of just above 3 percent in the second and third quarters, the Commerce Department reported Friday. The slowdown in the October-December period reflected a worsening trade deficit and less growth in inventory restocking by companies...
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Does it matter if Trump almost fired Mueller?
(National News ~ 01/27/18)
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump pushed back Friday against reports he ordered White House lawyer Don McGahn to fire special counsel Robert Mueller last June. "Fake news, folks. Fake news. Typical New York Times fake stories," Trump retorted dismissively when asked about it by reporters at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland...
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Out of the past: Jan. 27
(Out of the Past ~ 01/27/18)
Workers are dismantling a 180-foot storage building near Kingshighway and Independence Street, which the city of Cape Girardeau purchased from Wolohan Lumber; J.W. Strack Construction will reassemble 168 feet of the building near the city's public works building on North Kingshighway, where it will be used as an open garage for waste disposal trucks...
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Donna Sweat
(Obituary ~ 01/27/18)
Donna Kay Sweat, 61, of Jackson died Thursday, Jan. 25, 2018, at her residence. Arrangements are pending at McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson.
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Zeta Seabaugh
(Obituary ~ 01/27/18)
Zeta Martha Seabaugh passed away Friday, Jan. 26, 2018, at the Monticello House in Jackson. She was born Feb. 9, 1933, in Bollinger County, Missouri, to Christian and Hester Seabaugh Deimund. She was baptized at Whitewater Presbyterian Church in 1933...
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Freda Nall
(Obituary ~ 01/27/18)
Freda Opal Nall, 100, of Cape Girardeau passed away Thursday, Jan. 25, 2018, at her home. She was born June 21, 1917, at Sank, Missouri, the daughter of John Monroe and Vallie Shell Null. Freda worked as a respiratory therapist at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau for 21 years...
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Glen McCoy
(Obituary ~ 01/27/18)
Glen Allen McCoy, 62, of Randles died Friday, Jan. 26, 2018, at Jackson Manor in Jackson. Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at Ford and Sons Funeral Home in Jackson. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Jim Matthews officiating. Burial will be at Baker Cemetery in Marble Hill, Missouri.
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James Joyce
(Obituary ~ 01/27/18)
BENTON, Mo. -- James Patrick Joyce II, 27 of Benton, Missouri, died Thursday, Jan. 25, 2018, at his home. He was born June 5, 1990, in Cape Girardeau to James Patrick and Cindy Ann Garrett Joyce. He was a certified grill-master at Red Lobster and was a member of the Lob Squad in Cape Girardeau...
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Randy Davault
(Obituary ~ 01/27/18)
BENTON, Mo. -- Randy "Josh" Davault, 55, of Benton passed away Thursday, Jan. 25, 2018, at Landmark Hospital in Cape Girardeau. He was born April 3, 1962, in Cape Girardeau, the son of Gary Lee and Dolly Lou Cowger Davault. Randy was a chief engineer on the Jeffery G. Tow Boat for Marquette Transportation for 18 years...
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Cape Girardeau fire report 1/28/18
(Police/Fire Report ~ 01/27/18)
The Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls: Thursday n Medical assists were made at 12:25 a.m. on Delwin Street; 7:47 a.m. on Bertling Street; 8:44 a.m. on Independence Street; 3:03 p.m. on Jefferson Avenue; 4:18 p.m. on East Rodney Drive; 5:27 p.m. on South Mount Auburn Road; 6:47 p.m. on North Kingshighway; and 9:45 p.m. on Price Drive...
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Cape Girardeau police report 1/28/18
(Police/Fire Report ~ 01/27/18)
The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests n Nevin L. Tanner, 22, was arrested on a Scott County warrant. n Kemar R.G. Keddo, 23, of Tampa, Florida, was arrested on suspicion of shoplifting at Menards, 535 Siemers Drive...
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Births 1/28/18
(Births ~ 01/27/18)
Daughter to Wael and Aimee Renee Crowley of Perryville, Missouri, Saint Francis Medical Center, 3:49 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2017. Name, Skye Ann. Weight, 8 pounds, 6 ounces. Second daughter. Mrs. Crowley is the daughter of Richard and Robin Crowley of Oak Ridge and Deborah Crowley of East Prairie, Missouri. Crowley is the son of Fathi Hilo and Nehad Hilo of Amman, Jordan. He is employed by TNT Plastics...
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New picture distributed for missing girl
(State News ~ 01/27/18)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children has released an updated photo of a baby who disappeared six years ago from her Kansas City home. KMBC-TV reported the image depicts what Lisa Irwin may look like at 7 years old. Lisa was 10 months old when she went missing on Oct. 4, 2011...
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Missouri's McCaskill says she doesn't take Sykes seriously
(State News ~ 01/27/18)
COLUMBIA, Mo. -- Democratic U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill on Friday said she doesn't take seriously a longshot Republican candidate for her seat who is facing criticism for his comments about women. McCaskill said after a campaign event at the University of Missouri in Columbia she feels sorry for Courtland Sykes if he really believes the remarks he recently posted on Facebook...
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University of Missouri group recommends grad program cuts
(State News ~ 01/27/18)
COLUMBIA, Mo. -- A task force at the University of Missouri's flagship campus in Columbia has recommended cutting more than two dozen doctoral, masters and graduate certificate programs. The Task Force on Academic Program Analysis, Enhancement and Opportunities released its findings Thursday. ...
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St. Paul Lutheran to hold chili cook-off to benefit underprivileged
(Community ~ 01/27/18)
For the last three years, New McKendree Church in Jackson has hosted annual large-scale packing days -- where thousands of meals get boxed for the largest meal-packing, not-for-profit organization Feed My Starving Children -- and this year St. Paul Lutheran Church in Jackson is getting involved by hosting its second annual chili cook-off starting at 10:30 a.m. Sunday...
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