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Jackson's Oktoberfest expands to two days this year
(Local News ~ 09/27/18)
Uptown Jackson is brewing up a two-day, family friendly Oktoberfest event Oct. 5 and 6, offering authentic German cuisine, craft beer from local vendors and live music on the Cape Girardeau County Courthouse lawn. Oktoberfest committee member Janet Sanders said Uptown Jackson Revitalization is the beer vendor for the event, which serves as a fundraiser for the organization...
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Scott City refuses to release audit amid 'investigation' of credit-card abuse
(Local News ~ 09/27/18)
Scott City officials refuse to disclose the results of a forensic audit into allegations of credit-card abuse by then-city employees in what the state auditor's office and Missouri Press Association counsel conclude would appear to violate the state's Open Records Law...
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Cenet offers travel program for teachers: Cultural Classroom
(Local News ~ 09/27/18)
Cenet: Cultural Exchange Network in Cape Girardeau is seeking teachers interested in applying for a paid trip to the Dominican Republic next July, to help inspire cultural competency and a broader educational experience. Applicants must be a current kindergarten through 12th-grade teacher in Southeast Missouri, have at least two years of teaching experience, complete the application and provide a reference letter from a school administrator...
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Cape County homicide suspect dead in New Madrid County
(Local News ~ 09/27/18)
A suspect in a homicide in rural Cape Girardeau County has died after a standoff with law enforcement in New Madrid County, according to a news release issued late Wednesday by the Cape Girardeau/Bollinger County Major Case Squad. According to the release, at approximately 2:39 p.m. Wednesday, Cape Girardeau County Sheriff's deputies responded to a wellbeing check at 2516 N. Old Sprigg Street Road...
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Police identify suspect, victim in homicide
(Local News ~ 09/27/18)
Police have identified a suspect they say killed a Cape Girardeau man before taking a woman hostage and fleeing to a motel in New Madrid County Wednesday, according to a news release. A Cape Girardeau/Bollinger County Major Case Squad investigation has determined 38-year-old Frinbrinzo J. Boyd shot and killed 35-year-old Brian E. Clemons at a residence at 2516 N. Old Sprigg Street Road in rural Cape Girardeau County...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 09/27/18)
Today is Thursday, Sept. 27, the 270th day of 2018. There are 95 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On September 27, 1939, Warsaw, Poland, surrendered after weeks of resistance to invading forces from Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union during World War II...
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Context of church, state separation
(Letter to the Editor ~ 09/27/18)
A recent column in the Missourian suggested the concept of separation of church and state originated with a letter by Thomas Jefferson. There is far more to it than Jefferson's letter. In colonial times, churches of various denominations were the political forces in what would later become states. ...
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Another drug is not the solution
(Letter to the Editor ~ 09/27/18)
I read that there is now a program to treat the opioid "crisis" with a drug called Suboxone. This is to be paid for by our government with tax dollars and is going to fix this issue with legislative might. Sorry, but bull! Let us review the facts. In 1999, there was a law passed called the Pain Relief Act. ...
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The National Memory
(Column ~ 09/27/18)
As time passes and those who served in the military pass away, the national memory of every war fades. Future generations will no longer remember the names of places nor will they know how or where Americans fought and died. The veterans of these past wars are the living reminders of the costs of wars in blood and silver. As these veterans die, the facts about their wars fade into the past and are recorded in history books...
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Johnson amendment should remain
(Letter to the Editor ~ 09/27/18)
In a Sept. 23 column by Lucas Presson, the Southeast Missourian states," government telling pastors what they can or cannot say from the pulpit is not constitutionally valid or laudable. It's a breach of free speech." Section 501(c) (3) specifies the organizations which may be exempt from taxation. It states:...
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A special thanks to all involved with Shipyard
(Editorial ~ 09/27/18)
The music was fantastic. The food was tasty. The beer was cold. The company, the best. The only thing that didn't cooperate was the weather. The Southeast Missourian and rustmedia would like to offer our thanks to everyone involved in the inaugural Shipyard Music Festival...
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U.N. chief blasts leadership void on global climate
(International News ~ 09/27/18)
UNITED NATIONS -- The head of the United Nations blamed lack of leadership Wednesday for the world's failure to take tough decisions needed to stop global warming, warning a key goal of the Paris climate accord is at risk. U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres bluntly told leaders gathered in New York unless current emission trends of greenhouse gases are reversed by 2020, it will be impossible to keep global warming below 1.5 degrees Celsius. ...
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Russia cultivates deep roots in Syria
(International News ~ 09/27/18)
NEW YORK -- The same day Russian diplomats struck a deal with Turkey over a demilitarized zone in Syria's last rebel-run region, dozens of Russian businessmen were flying home from Damascus, contracts in hand for trade with a postwar Syria. Whatever happens to the rebels in Idlib province, Russia is determined to keep Syria solidly anchored in its sphere of influence over the long term -- both as a foothold in the Middle East and as a warning to the U.S. ...
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Trump to leaders: China out to meddle in 2018 election
(International News ~ 09/27/18)
NEW YORK -- Taking center stage at the United Nations, President Donald Trump on Wednesday accused China of trying to interfere in the upcoming U.S. congressional elections because it opposes his tough trade policies. The White House provided scant evidence of anything akin to the level of Russia's meddling in the 2016 presidential election...
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Cracked beam shuts $2 billion San Francisco transit terminal
(Community ~ 09/27/18)
SAN FRANCISCO -- San Francisco's "Grand Central of the West" is closed out of safety concerns after workers discovered a crack in a support beam of the $2 billion transit terminal, which opened just last month. Workers discovered the crack early Tuesday while installing roofing tiles at the Salesforce Transit Center, executive director Mark Zabaneh said. ...
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Trump says his accusers influence Kavanaugh view
(National News ~ 09/27/18)
WASHINGTON -- An agitated President Donald Trump acknowledged Wednesday past accusations of sexual misconduct against him have influenced the way he views similar charges against other men, including his Supreme Court nominee. Wading into the #MeToo moment, Trump said he views such accusations "differently" because he's "had a lot of false charges made against me." He made the comments at a news conference in New York a day before Judge Brett Kavanaugh was set to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee amid multiple accusations of sexual misconduct.. ...
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Trump: I'd 'certainly prefer not' to fire Deputy AG Rosenstein
(National News ~ 09/27/18)
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump said Wednesday he would "certainly prefer not" to fire Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein and he may delay a highly anticipated meeting with the Justice Department's No. 2 official. Trump said Rosenstein denied making remarks first attributed to him in a New York Times report, including he had discussed possibly secretly recording the president and using the Constitution's 25th Amendment to remove Trump from office...
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Fed raises rates for 3rd time this year with 1 more expected
(National News ~ 09/27/18)
WASHINGTON -- The Federal Reserve signaled its confidence Wednesday in the U.S. economy by raising a key interest rate for a third time this year, forecasting another rate hike before year's end and predicting it will continue to tighten credit into 2020 to manage growth and inflation...
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Out of the past: Sept. 27
(Out of the Past ~ 09/27/18)
Library Director Elizabeth Ader announces that, beginning Oct. 1, the Cape Girardeau Public Library will begin assessing a charge to some residents living within the corporate boundaries of the city, but outside the municipal library district. Pumpkins may be in short supply this fall; locally, the pumpkin crop has been hit with a virus, causing yields to be down; nationally, bad weather -- too much rain in some states and too little in others -- could mean fewer jack-o'-lanterns and pumpkin pies.. ...
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U.S. privacy law could be good for Google -- but bad for you
(National News ~ 09/27/18)
WASHINGTON -- Congress is taking the first steps toward setting national rules governing how companies use consumers data -- although one of its goals might be to prevent states from enacting stronger privacy protections of their own. The approach being pondered by policymakers and pushed by the internet industry leans toward a relatively light government touch. ...
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Cape Girardeau County Commission agenda 9/27/18
(Local News ~ 09/27/18)
1 Barton Square, Jackson 9 a.m. today Approval of minutes n Minutes of Sept. 24 meeting Communications/reports -- other elected officials n None at this time Public comments n Items listed on the agenda Routine business n Purchase orders n Payroll change forms...
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Another accusation on eve of hearing
(National News ~ 09/27/18)
WASHINGTON -- On the eve of a showdown hearing, Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh and the senators who will judge him confronted a third set of lurid allegations Wednesday accusing him of sexual misconduct as a young man. Kavanaugh heatedly denied them all, while Democrats complained about a rush to approval and President Donald Trump said the accusations added up to no more than "a con job."...
- TBY Expo (Local News ~ 09/27/18)
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Dorothy Yancey
(Obituary ~ 09/27/18)
Dorothy Louise Yancey, 90, of Jackson passed away Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. She was born June 28, 1928, in Irvington, Illinois, to Earl Louis and Ora Belle Blankenship Thompson. She and W.O. "Jack" Yancey were married May 28, 1949...
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Donald Sample
(Obituary ~ 09/27/18)
PATTON, Mo. -- Donald Joe Sample, 82, of Patton left this earth Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018, at his home. He was born Dec. 1, 1935, at Caruthersville, Missouri, the son of Bellfield Sample and Pauline Faust. Don was an amazing husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He believed in the importance of family and his faith in Christ...
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Virgie Matthews
(Obituary ~ 09/27/18)
FESTUS, Mo. -- Virgie Matthews, 81, of Festus died Monday, Sept. 24, 2018, at Mercy Hospital St. Louis. She was born Oct. 19, 1936, in Advance, Missouri, to Lloyd and Maude Hitt Brown. She and Boyd Matthews were married July 26, 1974, at St. Louis. She worked at a National Supermarket for 20 years and retired in 1985. She was proud of her time affiliated with Local 655...
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Gilbert Clements
(Obituary ~ 09/27/18)
Gilbert John Clements, 82, of Jackson passed away Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018, at his home. He was born Oct. 12, 1935, in Hilderbrand, Missouri, son of William J. and Lena L. Ruch Clements. He and Josefa Rodriguez were married Aug. 25, 1962, in Cambridge, England. She passed away July 29, 2006...
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Trip to see the Queen
(Local News ~ 09/27/18)
David and Paula Griggs of Grand Tower, Illinois, took their grandson Maddox Smith, 3, on a field trip to view the American Queen riverboat while it was docked Wednesday at Riverfront Park in Cape Girardeau.
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Speak Out 9/27/18
(Speak Out ~ 09/27/18)
The #MeToo movement has been derailed. It's now nothing more than a tool of the Democrat Party because they can't win elections. When is Cape going to ban burning? Nice fall day and had to run to shut all the windows and turn on the AC. Too late, house is full of noxious smoke making everyone sick!...
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Prayer 9/27/18
(Prayer ~ 09/27/18)
O Lord Jesus, thank you that we can freely worship you, our King of kings. Amen.
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Road work 9/27/18
(Local News ~ 09/27/18)
Ameren Electric will close Kingsway Drive between Kingshighway and Ranchito Drive in Cape Girardeau for utility pole replacement, beginning at 8 a.m. Friday, according to a city news release. The closure is expected to last until 5 p.m. Friday, weather and work permitting...
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Ask a foodie: When you think "fall," what restaurant has your favorite food or drink for the season?
(Community ~ 09/27/18)
Dynamite Coffee in Cape Girardeau, lit by old-fashioned filament bulbs and walled in by aged brick, exudes coffeehouse cool. Every fall, they have a specialty coffee list that has gone live and can be ordered right now. My favorite is the Pumpkin Carver Latte, made with espresso, milk, dark chocolate and pumpkin. ...
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Amazon pushes Whole Foods grocery delivery to new cities
(Community ~ 09/27/18)
SEATTLE -- Amazon continues to expand delivery from its Whole Foods grocery stores, announcing new service in 10 cities while broadening delivery areas where it's already operating. The Seattle company said Wednesday that it's broadening delivery areas in New York and Seattle, and announced the first expansion of free grocery pick-up service to five new cities...
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Bred-Spred to Cashewgurt: Foods that defy rules, standards
(Community ~ 09/27/18)
Creative names can be a way for companies to get around the U.S. standards that spell out what constitute a particular food item. Some examples: In the 1920s, Bred-Spred's deliberate misspelling helped protect the jam-like substance from regulators. ...
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Burrito-Ville Held Fundraising Event for Southeast Music Academy
(Submitted Story ~ 09/27/18)
Burrito-Ville held a fundraiser on September 12 from 5-9 p.m., with customers helping to raise $1,500 for the Southeast Music Academy. This event included some of the Music Academy families and students, Southeast alumni, music department students and professors, and a live musical performance by The Jumper Cables...
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Community Survey Will Guide United Way Initiatives
(Submitted Story ~ 09/27/18)
United Way of Southeast Missouri is asking the public to complete a brief survey that will help guide future initiatives and funding. The survey can be completed online by visiting the organization’s website: www.unitedwayofsemo.org/survey. Printed copies can be picked up in the United Way office at 1417 N. Mt. Auburn Road, Suite D in Cape. A print version also is running in area newspapers and can be requested by calling the United Way office at 573-334-9634...
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Just Another Five-Generation Picture
(Submitted Story ~ 09/27/18)
Once again, the Stinnett family welcomes another baby into the family.
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