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Pennsylvania woman sets up GoFundMe account for David Robinson after CBS report
(Local News ~ 07/26/18)
A Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, area woman has set up a GoFundMe account for Sikeston, Missouri, resident David Robinson after learning of the challenges he faces since being freed from prison after serving nearly 18 years for a murder he did not commit...
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Dog rescue treasurer accused of $120K theft
(Local News ~ 07/26/18)
Cape Girardeau resident Elizabeth Hann, 40, is wanted on two counts of felony stealing after allegedly embezzling more than $120,000 from Mac's Mission not-for-profit group between November 2016 and September 2017, according to a news release from the Cape Girardeau Police Department...
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Jackson's new sweet spot: Mo Mo's Favorite Treats
(Local News ~ 07/26/18)
Mo Mo's Favorite Treats at 129 S. High St. in Jackson, Missouri opened Friday and owner Melissa Flinn couldn't be more excited to share her cookies, cupcakes and specialty treats with fellow dessert connoisseurs. Flinn and her husband Kevin moved from the St. Louis area within the last 2 and half years, and that's when she decided to expand her in-home bakery to a brick-and-mortar location featuring an open-concept kitchen, she said...
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Ask a foodie: What is your favorite Mexican restaurant?
(Community ~ 07/26/18)
Rumor has it the cast and crew of Gone Girl frequented Muy Bueno Mexican Restaurant in Cape Girardeau during filming in 2013. If so, then Ben Affleck and crew are on the same foodie-wavelength as me! Muy Bueno is a Cape Girardeau gem. From their original location with limited tables at the Plaza, to their new home at the corner of Independence and Caruthers, the food and margaritas have always remained a staple for my taste buds! It's comforting, flavorful and quite frankly, just gosh-darn delicious. ...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 07/26/18)
Today is Thursday, July 26, the 207th day of 2018. There are 158 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On July 26, 2002, the Republican-led House voted, 295-132, to create an enormous Homeland Security Department in the biggest government reorganization in decades...
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Homecomers festival in Jackson promises fun for all
(Editorial ~ 07/26/18)
If you haven't been yet, here's your reminder that Jackson's Homecomers is this week. It's the 111th annual celebration, a little festival that has something for everyone. Located in Uptown Jackson on the courthouse lawn and along the uptown streets, the event promises a good time. For the kids there's rides and games; for the adults, there's music and entertainment. For all, there's food. Ten vendors are on hand with fair-food indulgence...
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White Helmets
(Column ~ 07/26/18)
In the last seven-plus years, Syria has been involved in a terrible civil war as a large anti-government faction fought to overthrow Bashar al Assad as Syrian President. What began as political demonstrations erupted when Syrian military forces opened fire on demonstrators. ...
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Support intelligence personnel
(Letter to the Editor ~ 07/26/18)
Americans welcome our uniformed soldiers home with parades and great honors. Yet we have soldiers, some facing death or torture protecting us who receive no parades, no welcome home, no recognition. They don't expect it, and in fact, we never know who they are. ...
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Laos dam disaster leaves 24 dead, scores missing
(International News ~ 07/26/18)
ATTAPEU, Laos -- Rescuers searched Wednesday for scores of villagers left missing when part of a newly built hydroelectric dam broke in southeastern Laos, flooding the surrounding countryside and killing at least 24 people, officials said. Thousands of people lost their homes when the South Korean-built dam gave way Monday, flooding surrounding villages...
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Cape Girardeau County Commission agenda 7/26/18
(Local News ~ 07/26/18)
Cape Girardeau County Commission 1 Barton Square, Jackson 9 a.m. today Approval of minutes n Minutes of July 23 meetings Communications/reports -- other elected officials n None at this time Public comments n Items listed on the agenda Routine business...
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Cries for help: Fisherman describes Greek fire rescue
(International News ~ 07/26/18)
RAFINA, Greece -- The cries for help pierced the choking smoke. Dozens of people bobbed in the sea, forced by the vicious flames into the water. Children held onto adults, and people who couldn't swim clung to those who could. That was the scene confronting Tawefik Halil and other fishermen responding to the overwhelmed Greek coast guard's urgent call for help as the deadliest wildfires in decades raged through seaside resorts near Athens...
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IS ambushes villages in southern Syria
(International News ~ 07/26/18)
DAMASCUS, Syria -- Islamic State fighters ambushed a city and several villages in southern Syria on Wednesday, triggering ferocious clashes between residents and the militants provincial health officials said killed more than 200 people. The coordinated attacks across the province of Sweida, which included several suicide bombings, shattered the calm of a region largely insulated from the worst of the violence of Syria's seven-year-long civil war...
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Suicide blast kills 31 as Pakistan holds elections
(International News ~ 07/26/18)
ISLAMABAD -- A suicide bomber on a motorcycle rammed into people waiting outside a busy polling station Wednesdady in the Pakistani city of Quetta, killing at least 31 and casting a dark shadow on what was to be a historic day for the country as Pakistanis cast ballots to elect their third consecutive civilian government...
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Cohen releases recording of Trump discussing Playboy model payment
(National News ~ 07/26/18)
WASHINGTON -- Two months before the 2016 election, Donald Trump and his lawyer discussed plans to pay for a former Playboy model's story of an alleged affair, according to a secretly recorded tape released amid an escalating feud between the president and his longtime personal attorney...
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Tears, hugs and help: Church groups assist reunited families
(National News ~ 07/26/18)
SAN ANTONIO -- The immigrant parents arrived at Catholic Charities in white vans with their children, their paperwork and almost nothing else. They needed food, clothing, a place to stay and a way to travel to family in the United States. Many were still shell-shocked from weeks in government detention. ...
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GOP reps move to impeach deputy AG over Mueller
(National News ~ 07/26/18)
WASHINGTON -- A group of 11 House Republicans has introduced articles of impeachment against Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, who oversees special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian election interference and President Donald Trump's 2016 campaign...
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Dems focus on messages as campaign season nears
(National News ~ 07/26/18)
WASHINGTON -- House Democrats have a plan for helping students afford the growing costs of college, in part by creating a partnership with states to provide two years of tuition-free community college. They also want to take $5 billion House Republicans have proposed for President Donald Trump's long-promised wall with Mexico and divert it to other immigration programs...
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Proposed Putin visit delayed until 2019
(National News ~ 07/26/18)
WASHINGTON -- The White House said Wednesday a proposed Washington meeting between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin had been delayed until 2019, citing the ongoing probe into Russian interference in the 2016 election. Putin already had sent signals the fall White House meeting wasn't going to happen...
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Trump, EU announce path to reduce trade barriers
(National News ~ 07/26/18)
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump and European Union leaders announced Wednesday they have agreed to work toward "zero tariffs" and "zero subsidies" on non-automobile goods and would work to resolve U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum imports. The president, in a hastily called Rose Garden statement with European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker, said the EU had agreed to buy "a lot of soybeans" and increase its imports of liquefied natural gas from the U.S. ...
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Out of the past: July 26
(Out of the Past ~ 07/26/18)
Today is the last day for flood victims to visit the Federal Emergency Management Agency disaster application center at Centenary United Methodist Church; since Friday, more than 70 persons have signed up for emergency assistance, and dozens more have come in to contact the 11 other agencies located at the center...
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Hulda Sievers
(Obituary ~ 07/26/18)
Hulda Amanda Sievers, 97, of Jackson and formerly of Tilsit, passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2018, at The Monticello House. She was born Aug. 10, 1920, at Tilsit, daughter of Alvin M. and Amanda A. Lange Birk. She and Melbert W. Sievers were married Feb. 15, 1942. He passed away Aug. 2, 1989...
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Betty Husk
(Obituary ~ 07/26/18)
Betty Husk, 84, of Cape Girardeau died Sunday, July 22, 2018, at Southeast Hospital. She was born Jan. 15, 1934, in Mississippi County, Missouri, to Charley Martin and Opal Pauline Parker Bisher. She worked as a licensed practical nurse at Chateau Girardeau for 13 years and the Sikeston (Missouri) Convalescent Center for 15 years...
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Thelma Hitchcock
(Obituary ~ 07/26/18)
Thelma S. Hitchcock, 85, of Jackson died Saturday, July 21, 2018, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. A private graveside service was held Tuesday at New Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery near Pocahontas. Arrangements made by McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson...
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Nevada Hileman
(Obituary ~ 07/26/18)
ANNA, Ill. -- Nevada J. Hileman, 85 of Anna, died Wednesday, July 25, 2018, at Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau. She was born Aug. 16, 1932, in Anna, the daughter of Roy Lee and Wilda Alma Toler Pratt. She and Warner H. Hileman Sr. married June 3, 1950, in Anna. He preceded her in death Dec. 11, 2002...
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Nancy Fluegge
(Obituary ~ 07/26/18)
STE. GENEVIEVE, Mo. -- Nancy L. Fluegge, 74, of Ste. Genevieve died Monday, July 23, 2018, at Riverview At The Park in Ste. Genevieve. She was born Nov. 17, 1943, in St. Louis. She and Glenn W. Fluegge married Aug. 17, 1963, and he survives. Nancy was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Ste. Genevieve and was involved in many church activities and clubs...
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Paul Brugger
(Obituary ~ 07/26/18)
Paul H. Brugger, 93, of Jackson passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2018, at Villas of Jackson, which had been his home for the last seven months. He was born Nov. 22, 1924, in Jackson, son of Charles and Helen Kirn Brugger. He and Melba Lillian Nagel were married June 28, 1953. She passed away Sept. 7, 2011...
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Lion king comes to Southeast Missouri
(Submitted Story ~ 07/26/18)
Coming Friday August 10 and Saturday August 11. Three shows. 1st is $13 and the 2nd is on at 7pm show will be performed 3 days only at the Perryville Center on Perryville Mo. This is a show you will treasure for the rest of your lives. Watch as Simba refunds hiaelf as he becomes the "one Tue King) Expirienxe the story, the pain, the hope, the power, the friendship expirence one time only The Lion King Jr...
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Prayer 7/26/18
(Prayer ~ 07/26/18)
Lord Jesus, we sing songs of praise to you, for you are worthy of our worship. Amen.
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Road work 7/27/18
(Local News ~ 07/26/18)
Route KK in Cape County Closed for bridge deck replacement Route KK in Cape Girardeau County will be closed as contractor crews replace the deck of the bridge over Little Apple Creek, between county roads 401 and 411. A Missouri Department of Transportation news release says the work will begin Aug. 13, and the road should re-open to traffic Sept. 10...
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Jackson officials eye traffic safety
(Local News ~ 07/26/18)
The city of Jackson, the Jackson school district and St. Paul Lutheran School have been working together on a plan to increase the safety on West Jefferson Street in Jackson, according to a city news release. The Board of Aldermen approved the plan and on July 16 approved ordinances to add no-parking areas, stop signs and a pick-up/drop-off lane along West Jefferson Street...
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Experience matters for prosecuting attorney
(Paid Letter ~ 07/26/18)
I"m asking for your vote on Aug. 7, 2018, in the Republican primary, to be the next Prosecuting Attorney of Cape Girardeau County. I may not be the hometown boy, but I've chosen to raise my family in our community for the last six years. I also look at my experiences elsewhere as a positive; I bring fresh ideas to improve the office. ...
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