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Cape woman faces manslaughter charge over fatal dog attack
(Local News ~ 04/07/18)
A 33-year-old Cape Girardeau woman has been charged with second-degree involuntary manslaughter after her brother’s pit bull/Labrador/malamute fatally attacked a 13-month-old girl she was baby-sitting last month. Cape Girardeau County Prosecuting Attorney Chris Limbaugh announced the charge Friday against Erica N. Jordan of 46 N. Hanover St. The charge alleges “criminal negligence.” ...
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New plaza on Southeast campus to honor African-American fraternities, sororities
(Local News ~ 04/07/18)
A new plaza under construction at Southeast Missouri State University will pay tribute to historically African-American fraternities and sororities while also providing a multifunctional and attractive space for student use, university officials say...
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Immigrants embrace citizenship at naturalization ceremony
(Local News ~ 04/07/18)
Arianne Macgillivray always considered herself an American. Now she officially is one. Arianne said she was only 2 years old when she and her parents, Kelly and Robert Macgillivray, immigrated from Canada. They settled in Sikeston, Missouri. All three were among 13 immigrants who became American citizens at a naturalization ceremony Friday at the federal courthouse in Cape Girardeau...
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Passing the gavel at Cape City Hall
(Local News ~ 04/07/18)
Outgoing Mayor Harry Rediger, right, hands incoming Mayor Bob Fox a gavel in congratulations as Rediger turns over his seat to Fox during the swear-in ceremony Friday at Cape Girardeau City Hall.
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Today in History
(National News ~ 04/07/18)
Today is Saturday, April 7, the 97th day of 2018. There are 268 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On April 7, 1954, President Dwight D. Eisenhower held a news conference in which he spoke of the importance of containing the spread of communism in Indochina, saying, "You have a row of dominoes set up, you knock over the first one, and what will happen to the last one is the certainty that it will go over very quickly. ...
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Out of the past: April 7
(Out of the Past ~ 04/07/18)
Jackson voters elected their first new mayor in 22 years yesterday, as Ward 1 Alderman Paul Sander easily defeated 22-year incumbent Mayor Carlton "Cotton" Meyer, 1,556 to 1,145; Sander will take office in early May. Steven Wright, a first-time candidate who had refused to support the Cape Girardeau School District's defeated $25 million bond issue proposal, was elected to the school board Tuesday along with two incumbents who favored the measure, Kathy Swan and John Campbell...
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Adopt Oreo 4-8-18
(Community ~ 04/07/18)
Oreo is a 9-year-old female hound mix. She is an awesome dog, good with everyone and everything! She is available for adoption at Safe Harbor; call (573) 243-9823.
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A keeper
(Column ~ 04/07/18)
April is the month bluegill fishermen have been waiting for all winter. Bluegill, as well as most other fish in Southeast Missouri, are lethargic in winter. This makes locating and catching a limit of bluegill difficult during the colder months. The days of April can be counted upon to be warm enough that the fish will be moving. Earthworms are an excellent choice of bait for catching springtime bluegill. This is one of several 8- to 10-inch bluegill I caught on a warm April morning in 2017...
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Generosity: Jackson Police Department
(Community ~ 04/07/18)
The Jackson Elks #2652 recently donated $2,000 to the Jackson police department to purchase optics for department firearms. Pictured from left to right: Capt. Scott Eakers, Chuck Reed with the Jackson Elks and Chief James Humphreys.
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Generosity: Jackson School District
(Community ~ 04/07/18)
First State Community Bank recently donated $915 to the Jackson school district foundation for technology projects. The money came from the FSCB Join The Tribe campaign. For every FSCB J Spear debit card issued, they made a donation to the Foundation...
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Senior Center Menus for 4-9-18 through 4-13-18
(Community ~ 04/07/18)
Monday: Glazed ham slice or Polish sausage and kraut, candied sweet potatoes, spinach salad, whole-grain hot roll and chilled apricots or sherbet and shortbread cookies. Tuesday: Chicken and rice or lasagna, green peas, pickled beets, whole-grain garlic bread and blushing pears or iced chocolate cake...
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Easter goodness, city-wide cleanup, taxes coming due
(Column ~ 04/07/18)
Happy birthday to Tara Lincoln, Kori Grossheider, Brian Payne, Kenny Davie, Jamie Gordon, Nathan Morgan, Sharon Hargrove, Ruth Ann Hailey, Donna Corn, Andrew Montgomery, Deana Grey, Meg Powderly, Ian Hemingway, Courtney Scheeter, Tonya King, Jonah Hendrix, Dave White, Bertie Evans, Kirk Hemingway, Ryan Dysinger, Dorothy Odell, Katherine Phillips, Janey Roney, Liz Hartman, Sherrin Rains, Daniel Peeple, Kevin Dudley, Lindsy Phillips, Gary Hester, Diane Curry, David Little, Terry Boese, Mark McKinley, Layton Tenkhoff, Andy Proffer, Jane James, Zachary Wachter, Debbie Mirly, Angela Rehm and Richard Hinkebein.. ...
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Weather and planting seed
(Column ~ 04/07/18)
Sure been a wet spring up to now. I know every spring it rains here in Missouri but seems like this has been a really wet spring. I know we have never had ruts from using the four wheeler and the tractor like we have right now. When the weather finally breaks we will have to do some smoothing out ruts and seeding and putting down some straw...
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FYI 4-8-18
(Community ~ 04/07/18)
Walmart, Feeding America and the Southeast Missouri Food Bank are joining forces in April for the fifth annual nationwide "Fight Hunger. Spark Change." campaign. Throughout the month Walmart is offering four ways customers can fight hunger online, in-store and through social sharing to help secure aid for local food banks, including Southeast Missouri Food Bank, according to a news release. Visit Walmart.com/fighthunger for more details...
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Keys - Martin
(Wedding ~ 04/07/18)
Sarah Danielle Keys and Tyler Joseph Martin were married Nov. 4, 2017, at St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Chaffee, Missouri. The Rev. Randy Tochtrop performed the ceremony. Betty Vandeven of Chaffee was organist, and Amber Vandeven of Chaffee was vocalist...
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Kassel - Dority
(Wedding ~ 04/07/18)
Katie Jane Kassel and Jacob Andrew Dority were married Jan. 21 at The Estate at Baldy Ridge in Breckenridge, Colorado. Phil Gallagher performed the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Gary and Sandy Kassel of Jackson. The groom is the son of Rick and Katherine Dority of Sedalia, Missouri...
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Club news 4-8-18
(Community News ~ 04/07/18)
The Kage FCE Club was in charge of the arrangements for the Cape Girardeau County FCE All Clubs Day held March 26. The Kage FCE Club decorated the facility for spring, furnished morning refreshments, were in charge of registration and door prizes. Mary Klaproth, FCE County president, called the meeting to order. ...
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Nell Holcomb School third quarter
(Honor Roll ~ 04/07/18)
Nell Holcomb School A Honor Roll 6th grade: Justice Clark, Ellie Dickerson, Maci Hollis, Emma Kerr, Gavin McCormick, Lucas Overbey, Kaden Pruitt, Luke Richey, Kailey Tiemann, Ian Weber, Janell Windeknecht. 7th grade: Aurelia Arce, Maddie Dean, Cheyenne Higgs, Raelin Rose, Bronson Windeknecht, Aiden Winkler...
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Kelly Middle School 3rd quarter
(Honor Roll ~ 04/07/18)
Kelly Middle School A Honor Roll 6th grade: Ethan Carlyle, Alyssa Casey, Canon Kirkpatrick, Tommy-Anne Marriott, Hannah McDermott, Lexi Parks, Cooper Shackles, Riley Walters, Anneliese Winter. 7th grade: Kya Baker, Adam Birk, Keegan Coffman, Kyleigh Courtaway, Ethan DeSpain, Caden Dunn, Jenna Essner, Katelyn Evans, Conner Gordon, Jonathan Graham, Mallory Heuring, Aleya King, Leah Lambert, Carlee Ledbetter, Emma Littlepage, Sydney Merryman, Jonah Paz, Brianna Pennington, Mikaela Robey, Jenna Sanders, Alexis Steinhoff, Abby Wolf.. ...
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Leopold Junior and Senior High School third quarter
(Honor Roll ~ 04/07/18)
Leopold Junior and Senior High School A Honor Roll 7th grade: Klete Beel, Carly Jansen, Timothy Smallen, Kinslee VanderMierden. 8th grade: Taylor Broshuis, Ethan Holweg, Connor Lincoln, Caleb Schaab. 9th grade: Wade Arnzen, Lauren Fluchel, Kyleigh Lewis, Megan Retz, Emma Vandeven...
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Leopold Elementary School third quarter
(Honor Roll ~ 04/07/18)
Leopold Elementary School 4th grade: Karlee Barron, Brenna Beussink, Henry Brandel, Preston Campbell, Robert Heflin, Piper Lincoln, Elise VanderMierden, Zachary Wells. 5th grade: Addyson Dailey, Shandy Elfrink, Andrew Engelen, Hallie Halter, Joshua Horrell, Ava Jansen, Anna Kluesner, Avery Landewee, Kale Landewee, Madison Massa, Byran Saputo, Taylor Schreckenberg, Wil Seiler...
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We need a national planning commission
(Column ~ 04/07/18)
What should be obvious to most observers of the national scene is that we have a long list of national problems that seem to stay with us decade after decade with little progress toward solution. Constant conflict is the result. I am convinced that our major national problem is not energy, education, the economy, etc. Instead, it is the lack of planning...
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The gift of restlessness
(Column ~ 04/07/18)
Some of my favorite readings in Scripture come in Luke's and John's Gospels after the resurrection of Jesus. In these verses, there's an unsureness amongst the disciples about what to do next. They're hanging out together in upper rooms, in boats, on country roads, talking about all that has happened, their disappointments and their questions about what might come next. They're eating, praying, fishing...
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Food for a birthday and basketball game
(Column ~ 04/07/18)
This week my family celebrated my husband's birthday. Scott shared his birthday this year with the NCAA National Championship basketball game. Although his favorite team was not in the final game this year, it is still a nice evening of basketball and birthday celebration...
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Olive oil cake
(Column ~ 04/07/18)
Though it was not part of the recently concluded Olympics in South Korea, olive oil wrestling is the national sport of Turkey, where an annual tournament has been held since 1346, making it the oldest continuously running, sanctioned sporting competition in the world...
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Prayer 4-8-18
(Prayer ~ 04/07/18)
O Father God, our Redeemer, thank you that your promises are forever true. Amen.
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Safe House shelter plays vital role for many women and children
(Editorial ~ 04/07/18)
The Safe House for Women in Cape Girardeau held a groundbreaking Friday to celebrate the beginning of construction on a new shelter. The new facility has been in the works for several years. The organization has raised half of the $2.2 million required for the new building...
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Gaza protests turn deadly again; 7 dead, hundreds wounded
(International News ~ 04/07/18)
KHUZAA, Gaza Strip -- Thousands of Palestinians protested along Gaza's sealed border with Israel on Friday, engulfing the volatile area in black smoke from burning tires to try to block the view of Israeli snipers and cheering a Hamas strongman who pledged the border fence will eventually fall...
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Hospital says ex-spy improves, off 'critical' list
(International News ~ 04/07/18)
LONDON -- The former Russian spy who was left fighting for his life after exposure to a rare nerve agent is no longer in critical condition, a British health official said Friday, a month after the mysterious poisoning in a quiet English city triggered a diplomatic crisis between Moscow and the West...
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House's No. 2 Dem on Midwest tour
(National News ~ 04/07/18)
WASHINGTON -- Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi is not welcome in Trump country, which was probably one reason another top Democrat, her long-term rival Steny Hoyer, was zipping through Republican-friendly corners of western Wisconsin this week. Hoyer, the Maryland centrist and perpetual leader-in-waiting in the House of Representatives, was on a mission to woo blue-collar voters and help his party win back control of the House...
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Congressman resigns amid harassment claims
(National News ~ 04/07/18)
WASHINGTON -- Texas Republican Rep. Blake Farenthold abruptly resigned Friday, four months after announcing he wouldn't seek re-election amid sexual harassment allegations. "While I planned on serving out the remainder of my term in Congress, I know in my heart it's time for me to move along and look for new ways to serve," Farenthold said in a video statement, adding his action was effective as of 5 p.m...
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EPA chief spent millions on security and travel
(National News ~ 04/07/18)
WASHINGTON -- Environmental Protection Agency chief Scott Pruitt's concern with his safety came at a steep cost to taxpayers as his swollen security detail blew through overtime budgets and at times diverted officers away from investigating environmental crimes to protect him...
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U.S. issues new Russia sanctions
(National News ~ 04/07/18)
WASHINGTON -- The United States punished dozens of Russian oligarchs and government officials Friday with sanctions taking direct aim at President Vladimir Putin's inner circle, as President Donald Trump's administration tried to show he's not afraid to take tough action against Moscow...
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Judge: Assault weapons ban doesn't violate 2nd Amendment
(National News ~ 04/07/18)
BOSTON -- A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit challenging Massachusetts' ban on assault weapons and large-capacity magazines, saying in a ruling released Friday the weapons fall beyond the reach of the Second Amendment. U.S. District Judge William Young said assault weapons are military firearms and aren't protected by the constitutional right to "bear arms." Regulation of the weapons is a matter of policy, not for the courts, he said...
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Espy announces bid for Miss. Senate seat
(National News ~ 04/07/18)
JACKSON, Miss. -- A Mississippi Democrat who was President Bill Clinton's first agriculture secretary officially announced his candidacy for U.S. Senate on Friday, saying he'll run in a special election to finish the term started by longtime Republican Thad Cochran...
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Flint's free water sites to close soon
(National News ~ 04/07/18)
LANSING, Mich. -- Four remaining free bottled water stations will close in Flint, Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder announced Friday, more than two years after the state opened them in response to a man-made, lead-tainted drinking water crisis that threatened the health of its residents...
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Economy adds 103K jobs in March
(National News ~ 04/07/18)
WASHINGTON -- U.S. employers added a modest 103,000 jobs in March after several months of robust gains, though the government's overall jobs report Friday suggested the labor market remains fundamentally healthy. The unemployment rate remained at 4.1 percent, a 17-year low, for a sixth straight month, the government said. Average hourly pay ticked up, climbing 2.7 percent compared with a year earlier...
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Teenagers found slain in abandoned mine shaft
(National News ~ 04/07/18)
SALT LAKE CITY -- They were teenagers in love, bonding after overcoming personal struggles and dreaming of a family and future together. When they vanished days after Christmas, friends and family combed Utah's west desert for months in search of answers...
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Body found, disappearance still unsolved
(National News ~ 04/07/18)
ATLANTA -- Authorities have partially solved the mysterious disappearance of a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention employee with the discovery of his body. But they may never know how he drowned in a river not far from his home. Fishermen found Timothy Cunningham's body Tuesday partially submerged in water and mud on the west bank of the Chattahoochee River in Atlanta, fire-rescue department spokesman Sgt. Cortez Stafford said at a news conference...
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Facebook says should have audited data firm
(National News ~ 04/07/18)
NEW YORK -- Facebook's No. 2 executive says the company should have conducted an audit after learning a political consultancy improperly accessed user data nearly three years ago. Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg told NBC's "Today" show Facebook at the time received legal assurances Cambridge Analytica had deleted the improperly obtained information...
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Border troop request may be closer to a demand
(National News ~ 04/07/18)
SALEM, Ore. -- President Donald Trump's plan to deploy National Guard troops to the Mexico border has drawn resistance from some governors, most of them Democrats, but they could be powerless to deny the commander in chief's request for soldiers. Governors have some leeway to say no to presidents, but depending on which federal law Trump uses to order the deployment, the matter could be out of the governors' hands...
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Cape Girardeau fire report 4-8-18
(Police/Fire Report ~ 04/07/18)
CAPE GIRARDEAU The Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls: Thursday n Medical assists were made at 10:06 a.m. on South Middle Street; 11:51 a.m. on William Street; 12:03 p.m. on Themis Street; and 2:52 p.m. on North Park Avenue...
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Area police report 4-8-18
(Police/Fire Report ~ 04/07/18)
CAPE GIRARDEAU The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests n Justin Depauw, 41, of Cape Girardeau was arrested on a State of Missouri probation/parole warrant and a Cape Girardeau County warrant...
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Out of the past: April 8
(Out of the Past ~ 04/07/18)
Daniel L. Overbey, who has had a varied career in promoting economic development, marketing and finance, has been named executive director of the Southeast Missouri Regional Port Authority. The Mississippi River at Cape Girardeau is expected to crest late this afternoon at almost 4 feet above flood stage; but the National Weather Service says if predicted rains occur north of here this week, it could cause the river to rise even higher, or delay the crest...
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Martha Stickler
(Obituary ~ 04/07/18)
Martha S. Stickler passed away Friday, April 6, 2018, at Fountainbleau Lodge. She was born Oct. 25, 1924 at Whitewater, daughter of Sylvester William and Dora E. Francis Schafer. Martha and William H. Stickler Jr. wed July 8, 1944, and they were married for 49 years. He preceded her in death May 2, 1994...
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James Riggs
(Obituary ~ 04/07/18)
James Ezra Riggs, 82, of Jackson passed away Thursday, April 5, 2018, at Monticello House. He was born Dec. 3, 1935, in Ridgely, Tennessee, son of Barney and Pauline James Riggs. He and Betty Sue Long were married Aug. 17, 1957, in Braggadocio, Missouri...
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Betty Sue Radcliff
(Obituary ~ 04/07/18)
CHILLICOTHE, Mo. -- Betty Sue Kinder Radcliff, 61, of Chillicothe and a native of Daisy, died Thursday, April 5, 2018. Friends may call from noon until 8 p.m. Sunday at Lindley Funeral Home in Chillicothe. A parish rosary will be at 4:30 p.m. at the funeral home, with visitation to follow until 7 p.m...
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Eugene McCalister
(Obituary ~ 04/07/18)
BRADENTON, Fla. -- It is with great sadness the family must announce the passing of Eugene Womack McCalister, 92. He passed Monday, April 2, 2018, at his home. Formerly of Cape Girardeau, he was the beloved husband of Carolyn Jordan McCalister. Eugene was born Feb. 4, 1926, to William J. McCalister and Jessie Womack McCalister in De Lassus, Missouri, near Farmington...
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Earl Lintner
(Obituary ~ 04/07/18)
FESTUS, Mo. -- Earl L. Lintner, 82, of Festus died Thursday, April 5, 2018. Visitation will be from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Immanuel Luthern Church in Crystal City, Missouri. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with the the Rev. Kyle Castens and the Rev. Jarold Rux officiating. Burial will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in Perryville, Missouri...
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Deborah Julich
(Obituary ~ 04/07/18)
** Deborah Julich CAIRO, Ill. -- Deborah Julich, 60, of Cairo died Thursday, April 5, 2018, at Aperian Care in Cairo. Arrangements are pending at Crain Funeral Home in Cairo.
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Clara Daniel
(Obituary ~ 04/07/18)
Clara Mae Daniel, 90, of Jackson, formerly of Chaffee, Missouri, passed away Monday, April 2, 2018, at Jackson Manor Nursing Home. She was born July 6, 1927, in Anna, Illinois, to the late Frank and Mattie Grant Crider. She and Jack Daniel married Feb. 4, 1946, and he preceded her in death Sept. 18, 2007...
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Ruth Billingsley
(Obituary ~ 04/07/18)
Ruth Clifford Billingsley, 95 of Cape Girardeau, formerly of Villa Ridge, Illinois, died Friday, April 6, 2018, at Life Care Center. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Monday at Jones Funeral Home Villa Ridge. Graveside services will be at 11:30 a.m. Monday at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Mounds, Illinois, with the Rev. Rayappa Chinnabathini officiating...
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U.S.-China trade rift could squeeze growth and hurt consumers
(National News ~ 04/07/18)
WASHINGTON -- Higher prices. Slower growth. Farmers losing access to their biggest foreign market. Even President Donald Trump is warning Americans might have to accept "a little pain" before they enjoy the fruits of his escalating trade fight with China...
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Court rules preventing felon gun ownership constitutional
(State News ~ 04/07/18)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- The Missouri Supreme Court has ruled a state law preventing gun ownership by felons doesn't violate their constitutional rights. The Columbia Missourian reported the majority of the judges found this week Jack Alpert hadn't proven his case. ...
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Leadership lacking from generation
(Letter to the Editor ~ 04/07/18)
In 1941, the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor and Nazism threatened civilization as we know it. What would become known as America's greatest generation courageously stepped forward, rallied behind their government, and vanquished a monstrous enemy. In 2016, America was attacked again. ...
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Abortion survivor Gianna Jessen speaks at annual Lincoln Day celebration
(Local News ~ 04/07/18)
Abortion survivor and pro-life advocate Gianna Jessen spoke on a range of topics Friday at the 49th annual Lincoln Day celebration. Writer and Southeast Missourian columnist Adrienne Ross of Cape Girardeau began the evening by telling the crowd the event was "to be the best one" they've had, which she said was because of the evening's theme: "America Returns to God."...
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Budweiser Clydesdales display poise and grandeur in Cape Girardeau
(Community ~ 04/07/18)
Bandit and Master took their places at the front of the Budweiser Clydesdales 8-horse hitch Thursday morning at Arena Park. For the 7-year-old geldings, it's an important job to lead the team that pulls a 1903 Studebaker beer wagon with two drivers and two Dalmatians...
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Come, you strippers and Sunday School teachers
(Column ~ 04/07/18)
The headline to this column is actually not my creation. Instead it's the title of a recent essay by Chad Bird, a Texas author and speaker. I've never heard him talk but have read articles by him on Facebook. Bird's musings on faith and life are easy to consume and often quite compelling...
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