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Judge dismisses woman's request for protection order against Scott County deputy
(Local News ~ 05/07/19)
BENTON, MO. — Judge Gary Kamp dismissed a woman’s request for an order of protection Monday in a case in which she said she was stalked by a Scott County sheriff’s deputy. The woman, Sarah Valenzuela, and her attorney, Ted Liszewski, were not in Scott County Circuit Court when the judge issued his decision...
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Isle Casino Cape Girardeau one of several casinos named in class-action lawsuit over wages
(Local News ~ 05/07/19)
Isle Casino Cape Girardeau has been named in a class-action lawsuit filed Monday alleging the casino has failed to properly pay its hourly employees under state and federal wage laws. The lawsuit, filed on behalf of two former employees, was filed in U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri...
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Jackson aldermen discuss decriminalizing medical-marijuana possession
(Local News ~ 05/07/19)
The Jackson Board of Aldermen discussed changes to city ordinances Monday night that will decriminalize the possession of marijuana as long as it has been properly prescribed and obtained through a licensed medical marijuana dispensary. A proposed ordinance decriminalizing the possession of medical marijuana was presented at the board’s study session by city attorney Tom Ludwig. ...
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Community Partnership seeks $500,000 block grant to renovate former Cape police station
(Local News ~ 05/07/19)
A Cape Girardeau social services organization is seeking a $500,000 Community Development Block Grant to help finance planned renovations to transform the city’s former police station into its new quarters. As part of the application process, the city council held a public hearing during its regular meeting Monday. No one spoke in opposition to the project...
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Midwest rivers recede, but flooding danger lingers
(State News ~ 05/07/19)
ST. LOUIS — The swollen Mississippi River and its tributaries were receding in many flood-ravaged communities Monday, but concerns remained high because of the threat of heavy rain over the next few days. The Mississippi’s levels slowly fell north of St. Louis after they reached record or near-record highs in many communities. Officials blamed four deaths last week on the flooding, which forced hundreds of people in Iowa, Illinois and Missouri from their homes...
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Sponsored: Progress 2019: 3 Reasons to Think Long-Term with Riverside Roofing
(B Magazine ~ 05/07/19)
Riverside Roofing is the leader in commercial and industrial roofing experience, providing high-quality, long-lasting roofing systems across the Southeast Missouri region. The company, with combined team experience of 173 years, has completed many local projects, including the Sugar Fire, Kay Jewelers, Great Clips and Saint Francis Medical Healing Arts building in Cape Girardeau; Harbor Freight in Cape Girardeau; Scott City School; Kennett Junior High School; Marquand-Zion School and Alliance Bank in Jackson.. ...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 05/07/19)
Today is Tuesday, May 7, the 127th day of 2019. There are 238 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On May 7, 1945, Germany signed an unconditional surrender at Allied headquarters in Rheims (rams), France, ending its role in World War II...
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Prayer 5-7-19
(Prayer ~ 05/07/19)
We praise you, O Lord, for you give us beauty for ashes. Amen.
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Can a woman teach a man?
(Column ~ 05/07/19)
Mother’s Day is approaching, and there may be no better time to dive into this subject, which I open up with a question: Can men learn from a woman, or is that reserved for baby boys learning to walk, middle-schoolers learning in English class and teenagers learning to cook — with it all ending at graduation?...
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Speak Out 5/7/19
(Speak Out ~ 05/07/19)
Thank you, Mike Jensen for your column about making every minute count. I realize that I will save precious time by not reading your columns. ...
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Flourish Magazine's Ladies Night Out this Thursday
(Editorial ~ 05/07/19)
Here’s a shoutout to all the women out there who squeeze every ounce out of life. Flourish Magazine, the regional publication for women, invites you to its Flourish Ladies Night Out on Thursday. This is a chance for you and your girlfriends to relax and enjoy an evening just for women...
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Iguana thrown at restaurant manager in protective custody in Ohio
(National News ~ 05/07/19)
PAINESVILLE, Ohio — An iguana injured when a man pulled the lizard from under his shirt and threw it at an Ohio restaurant manager remains in protective custody at a humane society that is awaiting court permission to provide medical treatment. The turquoise female iguana police named “Copper” has a broken leg, metabolic bone disease and other ailments, Lake County Humane Society officials told WEWS-TV. ...
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British royals announce birth of baby boy to Prince Harry, Meghan Markle
(International News ~ 05/07/19)
WINDSOR, England -- The improbable love story between an American actress and a British royal took the best of all possible turns Monday with the arrival of a healthy baby boy. The as-yet-unnamed baby arrived less than a year after Prince Harry wed Meghan Markle in a spectacular televised event on the grounds of Windsor Castle that was watched the world over...
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Treasury denies Democrats' request for Trump tax returns
(National News ~ 05/07/19)
WASHINGTON -- Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin has made it official: The administration won't be turning President Donald Trump's tax returns over to the Democratic-controlled House. Mnuchin told Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard Neal, D-Mass., in a Monday letter the panel's request "lacks a legitimate legislative purpose" as Supreme Court precedent requires...
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U.N. report: Humans accelerating extinction of other species
(National News ~ 05/07/19)
People are putting nature in more trouble now than at any other time in human history, with extinction looming over 1 million species of plants and animals, scientists said Monday. But it's not too late to fix the problem, according to the United Nations' first comprehensive report on biodiversity...
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U.S. sending aircraft carrier to Mideast, citing Iran threats
(National News ~ 05/07/19)
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. is sending an aircraft carrier group to the Middle East ahead of schedule and warning that Iran and its proxy forces are showing "troubling and escalatory" indications of a possible attack on American forces in the region. Exactly what prompted the action was unclear, but it marked a further step in sharply rising tensions between the Trump administration and the Islamic Republic...
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U.S. plans to hike tariffs Friday, says China broke promises
(National News ~ 05/07/19)
WASHINGTON -- Accusing Beijing of "reneging" on commitments it made in earlier talks, the nation's top trade negotiator said Monday the Trump administration will increase tariffs on $200 billion in Chinese goods Friday, a sharp escalation in a yearlong trade dispute...
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Out of the past: May 7
(Out of the Past ~ 05/07/19)
Southeast Missouri State University holds commencement ceremonies at the Show Me Center in the afternoon; 663 undergraduates and 36 graduate students receive their degrees; keynote speaker is Jackson attorney John Lichtenegger. A thousand additional copies of the Southeast Missourian's pictorial history, "Images of the Past in the City of Roses," have been printed and are available for sale at the Missourian offices in Cape Girardeau, Jackson and Chaffee, Missouri; in December, 2,000 copies of the book sold out in two weeks, prompting the reprint.. ...
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Raymond Siebert
(Obituary ~ 05/07/19)
Raymond A. Siebert, 93, of Cape Girardeau died Monday, May 6, 2019, at The Lutheran Home. Arrangements are incomplete at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home.
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Michael Schildt
(Obituary ~ 05/07/19)
BLOOMSDALE, Mo. -- Michael Charles Schildt, 67, of Bloomsdale died Wednesday, May 1, 2019, at his home. He was born Oct. 15, 1951, in Brooklyn, New York, to Charles and Ruth Sapporita Schildt. He married Marilyn Kay Mayabb on Jan. 29, 1971, in Valley Stream, New York...
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Kathy Roth
(Obituary ~ 05/07/19)
Kathleen Dianne "Kathy" Roth, 69, of Jackson passed away Friday, May 3, 2019, at Silverado Memory Care Community in Houston. She was born April 24, 1950, in Cape Girardeau, daughter of Edgar Henry Claus and Olga Hilda Fritsche Steffens. Kathy married her high school sweetheart, Dennis Richard Roth, on April 25, 1970...
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Bill Loos
(Obituary ~ 05/07/19)
William M. "Bill" Loos, 86, of Cape Girardeau died Sunday, May 5, 2019, at his home. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau, with parish prayers at 7 p.m., followed by Knights of Columbus Council 1111 Rosary...
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Anna Korologos
(Obituary ~ 05/07/19)
SIKESTON, Mo. — Anna Korologos, 83, passed away with peace Sunday, May 5, 2019, with her family at her side. Anna, a beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother was predeceased by her former spouse, Thomas Korologos, and two infant children, Efstathios and Efstathia Korologos. She is survived by daughters Athena Zorbas and Patty (Bob) Katsantonis, and former son-in-law Tom Zorbas, all of Sikeston. Anna was Yiayia (grandmother) to: Angela (Jimmy) Angeletopoulos, George (Ciera) Katsantonis and Tommy (Michaela) Katsantonis, Anna (Spiros) Nikopoulos, Patty (Charlie) Ferssizidis, and Roula (Eric) Woodward. Yiayia Anna was blessed to be a part of the lives of her 11 great-grandchildren: Mina, Tommy, and George Angeletopoulos, Bob and Alex Katsantonis, Athena Nikopoulos, Bobby, Sia, and Alex Ferssizidis, and Nayia and Ava Woodward. She is also survived by two sisters, Vivian Antonakis and Angie Chresos; brother-in-law, John Korologos; her godson, Nick Furris; and many nieces and nephews. Anna was born in Kastorion, Greece, in 1936, emigrated to the United States at the age of 13, and lived most of her adult life in New Jersey and New York. She devoted her life to helping to raise and support her family, instilling in them a zest for life. With a generous and encompassing heart, and a kitchen that never closed, she nourished those around her. Anna was a strong woman with a playful spirit who always made people around her laugh. Ahead of her time, she paved her own path through life and inspired those around her to do the same. Anna will always be remembered as a loving mother and grandmother with a special ability to touch the lives of those around her. She was immensely proud of her family and leaves us rich in memories. The family will greet guests from 1 to 2 p.m., Wednesday at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home, 1001 N. Mt. Auburn Rd, Cape Girardeau, Missouri 63701. A service to celebrate Anna’s life will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be at St. Mary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or the charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com.
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Audrey Hirschowitz
(Obituary ~ 05/07/19)
ORAN, Mo. -- Audrey Hirschowitz, 98, of Oran passed away peacefully at 4:58 p.m. Friday, May 3, 2019, at The Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau. She was the only child of Sam and Sarah Kaplan of St. Charles, Missouri. Audrey attended and received a degree in business from Lindenwood University in St. Charles. After receiving her degree, she met and married Louis "Louie" Hirschowitz. They married Feb. 16, 1944, and he preceded her in death March 31, 2007...
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Barbara Fields
(Obituary ~ 05/07/19)
Barbara Joann Fields, 80, of Cape Girardeau died Tuesday, April 23, 2019, at her home. Services were held Friday at the St. John Praise and Worship Center in Pulaski, Illinois, with Apostle Larry T. Barnett officiating. Cremation services were accorded following the funeral ceremony...
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Cape Girardeau fire report 5/7/19
(Police/Fire Report ~ 05/07/19)
The Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls: Sunday n Medical assists were made at 7:47 a.m. on South Sprigg Street, 8:30 a.m. on Penrod Place, 9:13 a.m. on North Church Street, 10:26 a.m. on Linden Street, 10:48 a.m. on Rush H. Limbaugh Jr. Memorial Drive, noon on North Silver Springs Road, 7:58 p.m. on Hawthorne Road and 8:49 p.m. on South Sprigg Street...
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Letter from Prince Charles marks anniversary of Churchill museum
(State News ~ 05/07/19)
FULTON, Mo. -- A letter from the Prince of Wales highlights the 50th anniversary of a mid-Missouri museum honoring Winston Churchill. Members of the families of Churchill and President Harry Truman were among the hundreds of people attending weekend activities at America's National Churchill Museum on the campus of Westminster College in Fulton...
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Plan to merge St. Louis city, county pulled back
(State News ~ 05/07/19)
ST. LOUIS -- Organizers of an effort to merge St. Louis city and county are pulling the plan for now, saying they want to find a new way to reform St. Louis-area government that includes a local, rather than statewide, vote. The so-called Better Together plan sought to end separation of the city and county that occurred in 1877, touting the proposal as a way to save millions of dollars in costs by improving efficiency. ...
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Survey reveals sanitary product issues in Missouri prisons
(State News ~ 05/07/19)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- A survey behind a proposal to provide women in Missouri prisons free access to sanitary products found about 80% of respondents made their own tampons out of materials available to them. Not-for-profit Missouri Appleseed's survey found a greater percentage of staff at the state's two female correctional facilities were aware of the practice, which can lead to infections and health issues...
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Missouri could face fees, limited returns on state park sale
(State News ~ 05/07/19)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- The Missouri House's plan to sell a new state park could cost the state thousands of dollars in appraisal, auction and legal fees, according to state budget officials. The Committee on Legislative Research Oversight Division also found the potential proceeds from selling Eleven Point State Park in Oregon County would likely not go to the state's general coffers either, the St. ...
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Sponsored: Everyone wants green grass. But how?
(Insiders Advice ~ 05/07/19)
Like all homeowners, you want the greenest grass you can get for your lawn. But beautiful grass doesn’t happen by accident. This is the perfect time of year to start planning for the best lawn ever. There are a few things you should start doing right now to prepare for this spring and summer...
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McDonald's RMHC Donates to Jackson R-2 School District
(Submitted Story ~ 05/07/19)
On behalf of Ronald McDonald House Charities, we are please to announce that the Jackson R-2 School District has been awarded a grant in the amount of $1800. These funds will be used to purchase Ozobots which will be incorporated into the elementary curriculum...
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Thank You Cape Girardeau for an AMAZING Cape PRIDE 2019!
(Submitted Story ~ 05/07/19)
An Open Letter to the City of Cape Girardeau, What began as a dream came to fruition this past Saturday as Cape PRIDE Inc. brought the Inaugural Cape PRIDE Festival to life in the heart of this amazing city. On May the 4th, an estimated 2,000 people gathered in Capaha Park to celebrate beauty, individuality, uniqueness and community at Cape PRIDE 2019. ...
- Springtime View (Submitted Story ~ 05/07/19)
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McDonald's Donates to Doniphan R-1 in Doniphan
(Submitted Story ~ 05/07/19)
McDonalds of Doniphan recently hosted a McShare night with the Doniphan R-1 School District. The monies raised will be used to purchase new playground equipment. Kelly Campbell, 2nd grade teacher and Alyssa Cates, Kindergarten teacher classes had the most involvement and were each awarded a McFlurry party...
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Local resident receives degree from UT-Martin
(Submitted Story ~ 05/07/19)
MARTIN, Tenn. – A Cape Girardeau County resident was among students who received degrees from the University of Tennessee at Martin during spring commencement held May 4, 2019, in the Kathleen and Tom Elam Center on the UT Martin campus in Martin, Tennessee. The student receiving an undergraduate degree was: * Whitewater – Quentin Robert Sawyer. UT Martin is a public four-year university offering 19 bachelor’s degree programs and five master’s degree programs. The main campus in northwest Tennessee is one of four primary campuses in the University of Tennessee System. For more information, visit utm.edu.
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