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Casting Crowns, Zach Williams, Austin French to perform in Cape
(Local News ~ 12/05/18)
Grammy-winning Casting Crowns is set to perform alongside Zach Williams and Austin French as part of the Only Jesus Tour on April 4 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau, according to a news release. Casting Crowns’ latest album, “Only Jesus,” released Nov. 16 and sparked the beginning of the 37-city tour...
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Blues artist Mike Zito to perform in downtown Cape
(Local News ~ 12/05/18)
Mike Zito — 2018 Blues Rock Artist of the Year — will perform at 9 p.m. Dec. 12 and 13 at Rude Dog Pub, 123 Main St. in downtown Cape Girardeau, according to a news release. Zito won Blues Rock Artist of the Year in May at the 2018 Blues Music Awards in Memphis, Tennessee, and his 15th album, “First Class Life,” reached No. 1 on the National Roots Music Report Top 50 Blues Albums Chart...
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657 Southeast students to receive degrees Dec. 15
(Local News ~ 12/05/18)
More than 650 students are slated to receive diplomas during Southeast Missouri State University’s upcoming fall commencement ceremonies Dec. 15 at the Show Me Center. The honors will be bestowed in two ceremonies; one at 10 a.m. for candidates in the College of Education, Health and Human Studies and Harrison College of Business and Computing, and another at 2 p.m. for the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics and Holland College of Arts and Media. ...
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Local Humane Society getting serious about budget requests
(Local News ~ 12/05/18)
Since the Humane Society of Southeast Missouri was founded in 1976, it hasn’t been very business-minded, shelter director Tracy Poston said by phone Tuesday. And, she said, it’s time to change that. “The Humane Society has been partnered with these cities (Cape Girardeau and Jackson) for over 40 years. The building (at 2536 Boutin Drive in Cape Girardeau) has been there a really long time,” Poston said in the interview...
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Old Town Cape to host 16th annual Downtown Christmas Open House
(Local News ~ 12/05/18)
Old Town Cape Inc. will present the 16th annual Downtown Christmas Open House on Friday and Saturday with Santa Claus, The Grinch and more than 15 downtown businesses contributing to the start of the holiday-themed, free community event. “Our overall goal is getting foot traffic in the downtown Cape Girardeau area,” said Emily Vines Old Town Cape events coordinator. “It’s a big register-ringing event as well.”...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 12/05/18)
Today in History Today is Wednesday, Dec. 5, the 339th day of 2018. There are 26 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Dec. 5, 1994, Republicans chose Newt Gingrich to be the first GOP speaker of the House in four decades. On this date:...
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Prosecutor tapped to be Missouri Democratic Party leader
(State News ~ 12/05/18)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker will be the Missouri Democratic Party's next leader. The Kansas City Star reported Democrats elected Baker on Saturday. She will replace Stephen Webber as state party chair. Baker is taking the reins following major Democratic losses. Republican Josh Hawley unseated Democratic U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill in November, which will give the state two Republican U.S. senators...
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The poster-child for the Democratic Party
(Column ~ 12/05/18)
In the spirit of Christmas, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is the gift that keeps on giving for the Republican party. The never-shy, soon-to-be youngest female Congresswoman, is the new darling of the Socialist left. The 29-year-old New Yorker caught national headlines with her primary election victory over a 10-term Democratic incumbent and, in a flash, became the new face of the Democratic party's emerging left wing...
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Out of the past: Dec. 5
(Out of the Past ~ 12/05/18)
The Rev. Grant F.C. Gillard, new pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Jackson, preaches his first sermon there as pastor; his wife is the Rev. Nancy F. Gillard. Cape Girardeau has added two new police officers and a firefighter to its ranks; Alvin Spencer, who previously worked for the Cape Girardeau Police Department, rejoined his old department after working as a special deputy with the U.S. ...
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France suspends fuel tax hike
(International News ~ 12/05/18)
PARIS -- The French government's decision to suspend fuel tax and utility price hikes Tuesday did little to appease protesters, who called the move a "first step" and vowed to fight on after large-scale rioting in Paris last weekend. In a major U-turn for the government, Prime Minister Edouard Philippe announced in a live televised address the planned increases set for January would be postponed until summer...
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Mueller to detail Flynn's cooperation in Russia probe
(National News ~ 12/05/18)
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump's former national security adviser provided so much information to the special counsel's Russia investigation prosecutors say he shouldn't do any prison time, according to a court filing Tuesday describing Michael Flynn's cooperation as "substantial."...
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Israeli operation targets Hezbollah border tunnels
(International News ~ 12/05/18)
JERUSALEM -- The Israeli military launched an open-ended operation Tuesday to destroy what it said was a network of attack tunnels built by Hezbollah, saying it had foiled a plot by the Iranian-backed militant group to carry out a deadly infiltration in northern Israel...
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House GOP campaign arm targeted by hackers
(National News ~ 12/05/18)
WASHINGTON -- Thousands of emails were stolen from aides to the National Republican Congressional Committee during the 2018 midterm campaign, a major breach exposing vulnerabilities keeping cybersecurity experts on edge since the 2016 presidential race...
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U.S. warns Russia it is ready to abandon key nuclear pact
(International News ~ 12/05/18)
BRUSSELS -- The United States warned Russia on Tuesday it has 60 days to start complying with a landmark nuclear missile treaty or Washington will abandon the pact, raising concern about Europe's future security. At NATO talks in Brussels, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo accused Russia of "cheating at its arms control obligations" under the 1987 Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty. He said in 60 days, Washington would activate a six-month notice period for leaving the pact...
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After CIA briefing, senators blame Saudi crown prince for writer's death
(National News ~ 12/05/18)
WASHINGTON -- Senators leaving a briefing with CIA director Gina Haspel on Tuesday said they are even more convinced Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman was involved in the death of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Bob Corker, R-Tenn., said he believes if the crown prince were put on trial, a jury would find him guilty in "about 30 minutes."...
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Salmonella fears prompt USDA to recall beef nationwide
(Community ~ 12/05/18)
NEW YORK -- An Arizona company is expanding the scope of its recall of raw beef potentially contaminated with salmonella, federal officials said Tuesday. The U.S. Department of Agriculture said in a news release a unit of Brazil's JBS is now recalling a total of more than 12 million pounds of raw beef shipped around the U.S. ...
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Marlboro maker Altria the latest big company to explore investments in pot
(Community ~ 12/05/18)
The maker of Marlboro cigarettes is joining some of the biggest names in beer in exploring the budding cannabis marketplace. Altria Group Inc., which owns Philip Morris USA, is the latest big company to show interest in marijuana. Late Monday, Canadian medical marijuana company Cronos Group Inc. confirmed talks with Altria about a possible investment...
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Bush's bum rap on 'amazing' scanner
(National News ~ 12/05/18)
WASHINGTON -- One last time, for the record: It was not an ordinary supermarket scanner. A February 1992 newspaper story reporting President George H.W. Bush was baffled by a supermarket barcode scanner when he visited a grocers' convention in Florida fed into impressions the president was out of touch, just as he was dealing with a reeling economy and fending off a primary election challenge at the outset of his re-election campaign...
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Crowds honor Bush for service -- war to White House
(National News ~ 12/05/18)
WASHINGTON -- Soldiers, citizens in wheelchairs and long lines of others on foot wound through the hushed Capitol Rotunda on Tuesday to view George H.W. Bush's casket and remember a president whose legacy included World War military service and a landmark law affirming the rights of the disabled. Bob Dole, a compatriot in war, peace and political struggle, steadied himself out of his wheelchair and saluted his old friend and one-time rival...
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White House intensifies confusion and fear on U.S.-China deal
(National News ~ 12/05/18)
WASHINGTON -- The Trump administration raised doubts Tuesday about the substance of a U.S.-China trade cease-fire, contributing to a broad stock market plunge and intensifying fears of a global economic slowdown. Investors had initially welcomed the truce the administration said was reached over the weekend in Argentina between presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping -- and sent stocks up Monday. ...
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Ridership declines on St. Louis public transit system
(State News ~ 12/05/18)
ST. LOUIS -- Ridership on St. Louis' public transit is plummeting as the light-rail system moves toward its first expansion in more than a decade. The city's MetroLink and buses have seen a 20 percent drop in passengers over the last five years, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported. Metro Transit has been assessing how to reverse the trend as local officials pursue a new $667 million north-south line...
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Missouri lawmakers resign ahead of new lobbyist limits
(State News ~ 12/05/18)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Three Missouri state lawmakers have resigned just ahead of the date a new constitutional amendment takes effect requiring legislators to wait two years before they can become lobbyists. Democratic state Sen. Jake Hummel confirmed Tuesday he had resigned Friday in order to preserve his right to register as a lobbyist sooner rather than later...
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Charlotte Winder
(Obituary ~ 12/05/18)
Charlotte Winder, 81, of Jackson died Monday, Dec. 3, 2018, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Visitation will be held from 9 to 10 a.m. Friday at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau. Funeral will follow at 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Lorimier Cemetery in Cape Girardeau...
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Bill Nitsch
(Obituary ~ 12/05/18)
** Bill Nitsch SEDGEWICKVILLE, Mo. -- Bill E. Nitsch, 84, of Sedgewickville died Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Arrangements are incomplete at McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson.
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Willodean Lloyd
(Obituary ~ 12/05/18)
ADVANCE, Mo. -- Georgia "Willodean" Lloyd, 88, of Advance passed away Monday, Dec. 3, 2018, at Monticello House in Jackson. She was born Feb. 22, 1930, at Sturdivant, Missouri, the daughter of Clyde and Pearl Watkins Corbin. Willodean and Ray Lloyd were united in marriage Feb. 24, 1957, at Greenbrier, Missouri, and he survives of the home...
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Jean Jones
(Obituary ~ 12/05/18)
ANNA, Ill. -- Dr. Jean P. Jones, 95, of Anna died Monday, Dec. 3, 2018, at Capetown Assisted Living. He was born March 11, 1923, in Pope County, Illinois, the son of Ray C. and Ruth J. Whiteside Jones. To his family he was known as "Pete." His grandfather Julius Adolf "Ado" Whiteside owned what is now Dixon Springs State Park. Jean grew up on a farm next to the park...
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Carl Hileman
(Obituary ~ 12/05/18)
TAMMS, Ill. -- Carl Lewis Hileman, 89, of Tamms died Monday, Dec. 3, 2018, at his home. He was born June 5, 1929, in Mill Creek, Illinois, the son of Carl and Susie Poole Hileman. He married Margaret Ann Donahue on Nov. 10, 1950, in Cairo, Illinois. She preceded him in death June 11, 2012...
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Prayer 12/5/18
(Prayer ~ 12/05/18)
O Lord Jesus, we praise you for you are the light of the world. Amen.
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U.S. Senate bill would designate Route 66 as historic trail
(State News ~ 12/05/18)
JOPLIN, Mo. -- Missouri and Kansas supporters are optimistic the iconic Route 66 is on the road to becoming part of a National Historic Trail. U.S. Sens. Tom Udall and Jim Inhofe announced last week a bipartisan bill would include Route 66 in the National Trails System Act, which would allow the National Park Service to award federal grants for preservation, development and promotion along the route from Chicago to Los Angeles, The Joplin Globe reported. ...
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Duane Schiferl
(Obituary ~ 12/05/18)
MARBLE HILL, Mo. -- Duane M. Schiferl, 52, of Marble Hill died Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, at his home. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Crain Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Cape Girardeau.
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Street work 12/5/18
(Local News ~ 12/05/18)
The westbound 1800 block of Broadway in Cape Girardeau will be reduced to one lane due to street repairs, the city announced Tuesday. Work began Tuesday evening and is expected to last one week, weather permitting. Drivers are urged to use caution when traveling through this work zone...
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Scholarship luncheon held
(Submitted Story ~ 12/05/18)
The Professional Home Economists Club held its annual scholarship luncheon at Bella Italia Restaurant on Nov. 26. There were three honorable recipients recognized for their outstanding academic and community contributions. Each received a check for $750 from the Professional Home Economists Club. They are from left: Lydia Rehkemper, post graduate in dietetics; Brooke Biernbaum, undergraduate in family and consumer sciences; and Marqueé Banderet, undergraduate in dietetics...
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