- Ladies Night Out (Local News ~ 05/10/19)
- It's Your Turn (Local News ~ 05/10/19)
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Center Junction reconfiguration to take major step next week
(Local News ~ 05/10/19)
The Missouri Department of Transportation will accept bids May 17 on a two-year project to replace the aging bridges along Interstate 55 over Highway 61 between Cape Girardeau and Jackson. Bids will be opened and considered at the Missouri Highway Commission's June 5 meeting and, if a bid is accepted and contract awarded, work at the Exit 99 interchange, also known as Center Junction, will begin by early August. The project timeline calls for completion by August 2021...
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City of Cape Girardeau looks to limit locations for medical marijuana facilities; Jackson also seeks restrictions
(Local News ~ 05/10/19)
Medical marijuana dispensaries and cultivation and other associated facilities would be allowed in only a few areas of Cape Girardeau under restrictions drafted by city staff and recommended by the planning and zoning commission. Dispensaries would be allowed only in parts of four nonresidential zoning districts and not within 1,000 feet of existing churches, day cares, and elementary and secondary schools, according to the proposal...
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Blue Angels pilots to mingle at Tunes at Twilight event
(Local News ~ 05/10/19)
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels are set to kick off the first Tunes at Twilight of the season with "an added bonus" meet and greet session along with drink selections from local businesses May 17 at Ivers Square in downtown Cape Girardeau. The Angels consist of six pilots flying the Boeing F/A-18 Hornet and will be in town for the annual Regional Air Festival 18 and 19 at Cape Girardeau Regional Airport at 860 Limbaugh Drive...
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Culture & Entertainment Notebook: Charlie Foster makes people laugh on stage, on air and in the car lot
(Entertainment ~ 05/10/19)
On-air talent, comedian and car salesman Charlie Foster may be more of a local celebrity than what his humility lets on. Foster's love for sales spans 25 years -- much longer than his newly discovered talents in radio and comedy. But all of the St. Louis native's responsibilities trail back to one obvious characteristic: his personality...
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Sponsored: Progress 2019: Reppert's Celebrates 50 Years
(B Magazine ~ 05/10/19)
Reppert's Office Supplies and Furniture, founded in Anna, Illinois, in 1969, is celebrating 50 years in business, a milestone founded upon reliability, consistency and focusing on customers' needs. "Our employees are our greatest asset, and the Reppert's reputation is fundamental to our strength," says founder Jerry L. Reppert...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 05/10/19)
Today is Friday, May 10, the 130th day of 2019. There are 235 days left in the year. Today's Highlights in History: On May 10, 1994, Nelson Mandela took the oath of office in Pretoria to become South Africa's first black president. On this date: In 1611, Sir Thomas Dale arrived in the Virginia Colony, where, as deputy governor, he instituted harsh measures to restore order...
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Congratulations to Southeast students who will graduate Saturday
(Editorial ~ 05/10/19)
Thousands will gather Saturday to celebrate the accomplishments of Southeast Missouri State University students, when the school holds its graduation commencement ceremonies. One thousand, four hundred students are scheduled to graduate, including 1,105 undergraduates, 268 master's degree candidates and 28 specialist candidates. ...
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Speak Out 5-10-19
(Speak Out ~ 05/10/19)
Wake up America! If you want to get rich quickly, just get hurt in a State or government building, then just sue the state. Someone has to pay them. Taxpayers or people that pay insurance premiums. Now that their Russia collusion lie has been proven false, Democrats now care about the President's 30-year-old tax returns. ...
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Prayer 5-10-19
(Prayer ~ 05/10/19)
We praise you, O Lord Jesus, for by your wounds we are healed. Amen.
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U.S. seizes N. Korean ship for violating sanctions
(National News ~ 05/10/19)
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. said Thursday it has seized a North Korean cargo ship used to violate international sanctions, a first-of-its-kind enforcement action coming amid a tense moment in relations between the two countries. The Wise Honest, North Korea's second-largest cargo ship, was detained in April 2018 as it traveled toward Indonesia and is in the process of being moved to American Samoa, Justice Department officials said...
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Facebook auto-generates videos celebrating extremist images
(National News ~ 05/10/19)
WASHINGTON -- The animated video begins with a photo of the black flags of jihad. Seconds later, it flashes highlights of a year of social media posts: plaques of anti-Semitic verses, talk of retribution and a photo of two men carrying more jihadi flags while they burn the stars and stripes...
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Burr takes GOP fire over Trump Jr. subpoena to testify
(National News ~ 05/10/19)
WASHINGTON -- Republicans lashed out Thursday at fellow GOP Sen. Richard Burr for his committee's subpoena of President Donald Trump's son, a move suggesting the Russia investigation is not "case closed" as some in the party insist. Trump said he was "very surprised" at the move...
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Actress hopes to open doors for Native Americans
(Entertainment ~ 05/10/19)
NEW YORK -- Newcomer Sivan Alyra Rose represents a rarity as one of the few people of Native American descent to star in a Netflix series -- or any television series, for that matter. But she hopes her breakthrough in "Chambers" will encourage more opportunities for women like her...
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Powell laments income growth slowdown
(National News ~ 05/10/19)
WASHINGTON -- Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell said Thursday the United States needs to find ways to address a decades-long slowdown in income growth and upward economic mobility. In a speech at a Fed research conference, Powell said incomes have grown more slowly for middle-class families since the 1970s than for higher-income households...
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Escalation in Trump tariffs looms over US-China talks
(National News ~ 05/10/19)
WASHINGTON -- U.S. and Chinese negotiators resumed trade talks Thursday just hours before the United States was set to raise tariffs on Chinese imports in a dramatic escalation of tensions between the world's two biggest economies. China has threatened to retaliate if President Donald Trump goes ahead with the tariff hikes, adding to the heated rhetoric from both sides shaking stock markets around the world...
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Stenger appointee to plead guilty; donor also indicted
(State News ~ 05/10/19)
ST. LOUIS -- A week after former St. Louis County Executive Steve Stenger pleaded guilty to federal corruption charges, two people connected to him face their own court hearings. Sheila Sweeney, former head of the St. Louis County Economic Development Partnership, is scheduled to plead guilty Friday to an unspecified charge. In a separate hearing Friday, businessman John Rallo faces arraignment...
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Plan an outing with Mom
(Entertainment ~ 05/10/19)
First and foremost, it's Mother's Day weekend. I do have some gifts for my mom, even though every year she tells me, "Oh, I don't need anything," which usually is followed by a text hinting at certain things I could buy if I were to buy her gifts. It's funny how helpful that is. But it's almost funnier to know she's reading this...
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Police report 5-10-19
(Police/Fire Report ~ 05/10/19)
Cape Girardeau The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests n Theresa Randol, 41, of Cape Girardeau was arrested on suspicion of stealing. n Aaron Laughlin, 36, of Cape Girardeau was arrested on suspicion of driving while revoked, speeding and possession of controlled substance...
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Out of the past: May 10
(Out of the Past ~ 05/10/19)
Lone Star Industries, the Kasten Block plant, Consolidated Grain and Barge and the City of Cape Girardeau all will benefit from a timely financial boost from the federal Economic Development Administration; the EDA has notified the city it plans to pay $425,750 of the $567,670 needed to embark on a flood-recovery project in South Cape; the project involves elevating 2,000 feet of South Sprigg Street from old Highway 74 to the Cape LaCroix bridge...
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Eagle with 8-foot wing span crashes into Alaska home
(National News ~ 05/10/19)
KODIAK, Alaska -- Many are familiar with uninvited guests unexpectedly crashing at the house, but an eagle took such a scenario to new heights in Kodiak. An eagle grabbed a piece of freezer-burned halibut someone had thrown out and apparently misjudged its climb up a cliff with the 4-pound piece of fish while likely being chased by another eagle. ...
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Missouri weighs $50 million in incentives for GM expansion
(State News ~ 05/10/19)
WENTZVILLE, Mo. -- Missouri Gov. Mike Parson and state lawmakers are considering an incentives package offering General Motors up to $50 million for expansion of an eastern Missouri plant making trucks and vans. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported the package would include up to $25 million in tax credits if GM makes at least $500 million in improvements to its Wentzville plant within three years. ...
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Missouri House passes bill to re-start low-income housing
(State News ~ 05/10/19)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- The Missouri House has passed legislation to re-start a state tax credit program for low-income housing. Missouri authorized about $148 million of state tax credits for the program in 2017. But since then, it has distributed only federal housing tax credits because of concerns the matching state program is an inefficient way to spur development of low-income housing...
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Archbishop lauds pope's announcement on reporting sex abuse
(State News ~ 05/10/19)
ST. LOUIS -- The Archbishop of St. Louis said he will strengthen the process for reporting sexual abuse by clergy in the wake of a new church law announced Thursday by Pope Francis. The pope's announcement requires priests and nuns around the world to report clergy sexual abuse and cover-ups by their superiors to church authorities. It's the latest effort by Francis to respond to the sex abuse and cover-up scandal within the Catholic Church...
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Robert Schaefer
(Obituary ~ 05/10/19)
Robert Eugene Schaefer, 85, of Scott City died Thursday, May 9, 2019, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. He was born Aug. 3, 1933, in Chaffee, Missouri, to Anton John and Anna Catherine Glastetter Schaefer. He married Almaretta Leona Leible on Jan. 12, 1957...
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Shirley Rainey
(Obituary ~ 05/10/19)
ADVANCE, Mo. -- Shirley Jean Rainey, 82, of Advance formerly of Dexter, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2019, at Crowley Ridge Care Center in Dexter. She was born Feb. 10, 1937, at Kennett, Missouri, the daughter of Burley and Lillian Skelton James. Shirley and Sidney Allen Rainey were united in marriage May 1, 1955, at Hernado, Mississippi, and he preceded her in death March 30, 2008...
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Arthur Owens
(Obituary ~ 05/10/19)
Arthur Lee "Archie" Owens, 84, of Cape Girardeau, died Wednesday, May 8, 2019, at Life Care Center of Cape Girardeau. He was born Aug. 20, 1934, in East Prairie, Missouri, to Arthur R. and Erma Wamble Owens. He and Shirley Williams were united in marriage Jan. 20, 1955...
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Dorothy Collier
(Obituary ~ 05/10/19)
Dorothy Marie Collier, 89, of Jackson passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2019, at Jackson Manor Nursing Home in Jackson. Visitation is from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson. Funeral is at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Chris Collier officiating. Interment will follow in Russell Heights Cemetery...
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Satire: Rise and grind.
(B Magazine ~ 05/10/19)
For younger workers, the idea of "conspicuous consumption" is out. It's been replaced by "pretentious production:" going out of the way to showcase their work habits. Social standing isn't about bling anymore. It's about how much you've contributed to the gross domestic product...
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4-H Youth Take On Missouri 4-H Robotics and STEM Challenge
(Submitted Story ~ 05/10/19)
On April 13, youth joined other 4-H members for the Missouri 4-H Robotics & STEM Challenge on the University of Missouri Campus in Columbia. These young people exhibited the skills and knowledge gained in the robotics and computer science projects. Challenges included the Unknown and Known Robotics Challenges; Sumo Robots; Motorized Challenge; robotics and STEM exhibits; and virtual entries for Animate a Name and Turtle Blocks...
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Ramblewood Yard of the Month
(Submitted Story ~ 05/10/19)
The Ramblewood Garden Club's May Yard of the Month Award goes to Bill and Denyse Hinckley, who garden at their home at 1561 Lexington. On a street of beautiful yards, the Hinkleys have used landscape design principles to soften the square edges of their outstanding yard with curved beds and borders. ...
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