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Jackson Aldermen approve medical-marijuana zoning, move forward on sewer extension
(Local News ~ 07/16/19)
Zoning for medical-marijuana businesses in Jackson was approved Monday night by the city's Board of Aldermen, but only after two Jackson residents asked the aldermen that the buffer zone between those businesses and any existing schools, churches and day care centers be changed from 100 to 500 feet...
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Cape Council defends decision to hire consultant for aquatic project
(Local News ~ 07/16/19)
Cape Girardeau City Council members defended their decision Monday to hire a second consultant to plan for a new, indoor aquatic center. Ward 1 Councilman Daniel Presson said “people get tired” of hearing about the city hiring consultants. Ward 5 Councilman Ryan Essex agreed there is “consultant fatigue” on the part of many residents...
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Cape city board nixes road projects from funding list
(Local News ~ 07/16/19)
A Cape Girardeau committee developing a list of transportation-sales-tax projects has removed one proposed Veterans Memorial Drive project from consideration while keeping extension of another section of the street on the list for now. ...
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Flood of 2019 sets record for duration
(Local News ~ 07/16/19)
The Mississippi River at Cape Girardeau has set a record. Today marks the 126th consecutive day the river has exceeded flood stage, breaking the previous mark of 125 days set between June 10 and Oct. 12, 1993, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The Corps of Engineers has tracked river levels along the Mississippi since the 1800s...
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Sponsored: Southeast Hospital Opens State-of-the-Art Hybrid Operating Room
(B Magazine ~ 07/16/19)
SoutheastHEALTH has enlarged and upgraded an operating suite to handle the most complex heart and blood vessel problems. This hybrid operating suite is designed for multispecialty use that can include cardiac, interventional radiology, orthopedic and neurosurgery procedures. It also can accommodate both traditional open heart procedures and advanced, minimally invasive endovascular procedures...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 07/16/19)
Today is Tuesday, July 16, the 197th day of 2019. There are 168 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On July 16, 1969, Apollo 11 blasted off from Cape Kennedy on the first manned mission to the surface of the moon. On this date: In 1790, a site along the Potomac River was designated the permanent seat of the United States government; the area became Washington, D.C...
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Congo tracing contacts of first Ebola case in Goma
(International News ~ 07/16/19)
BENI, Congo -- After feeling sick for several days the pastor boarded a bus to eastern Congo's largest city. Only upon arrival at his destination did anyone suspect he had the highly deadly and infectious Ebola virus. During his trip to Goma, the 46-year-old preacher managed to pass through three health checkpoints aimed at stopping those who are sick with Ebola and contagious...
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EU works to save Iran nuclear deal
(International News ~ 07/16/19)
BRUSSELS -- European Union nations were throwing their diplomatic weight behind the unraveling Iran nuclear deal Monday, trying to rescue the pact from collapsing under U.S. pressure. The EU currently has few direct measures for offsetting U.S. economic sanctions against Tehran crippling the country's economy, and the bloc faces U.S. ...
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China's growth cools as tariff pressures mount
(International News ~ 07/16/19)
BEIJING -- China's economic growth sank to its lowest level in at least 26 years in the quarter ending in June, adding to pressure on Chinese leaders as they fight a tariff war with Washington. The world's second-largest economy grew 6.2% over a year ago, down from the previous quarter's 6.4%, government data showed Monday...
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UK leadership contenders criticize Trump's tweets
(International News ~ 07/16/19)
LONDON -- British Prime Minister Theresa May and the two men competing to succeed her condemned U.S. President Donald Trump's berating of four female lawmakers of color but stopped short Monday of calling his remarks racist. Trump tweeted Sunday the liberal Democrats should go back to the "broken and crime infested" countries they came from. All four are American citizens and three were born in the United States...
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Athletes steal the show: thanks to all involved in Semoball Awards
(Editorial ~ 07/16/19)
We were honored and pleased to host the Sixth Annual Semoball Awards show Saturday night, recognizing the best of the best high school athletes from all across the Southeast Missouri region. Semoball.com is a regional sports website that involves sports journalists from several Rust Communications properties, from Perryville south to the Bootheel. The show was our way of putting a spotlight on the talent, hard work, sportsmanship, determination and academics of these young men and women...
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Cape Girardeau fire report 7/16/19
(Police/Fire Report ~ 07/16/19)
CAPE GIRARDEAU The Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls: Saturday n Medical assists were made at 1:37 p.m. on William Street and 6:32 p.m. on Linden Street. n At 10:35 a.m., dispatched and canceled en route to William Street...
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Trump moves to effectively end asylum at southern border
(National News ~ 07/16/19)
WASHINGTON -- Reversing decades of U.S. policy, the Trump administration said Monday it will end all asylum protections for most migrants who arrive at the U.S.-Mexico border -- the president's most forceful attempt to block asylum claims and slash the number of people seeking refuge in America...
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Trump: 'Many people agree with me'
(National News ~ 07/16/19)
WASHINGTON -- Defiant in the face of widespread criticism, President Donald Trump renewed his belligerent call Monday for four Democratic congresswomen of color to get out of the U.S. "right now," cementing his position as the most willing U.S. leader in generations to stoke the discord helping send him to the White House...
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Women urge jail until trial for Epstein
(National News ~ 07/16/19)
NEW YORK -- Two Jeffrey Epstein accusers urged a judge Monday to keep the wealthy financier behind bars until he goes on trial on federal charges he sexually abused underage girls. The women stood just feet from where Epstein was seated in his blue jail outfit as they asked a federal judge to reject a request by Epstein's lawyers he remain under house arrest in his $77 million Manhattan mansion until trial on conspiracy and sex trafficking charges...
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Man gets 2nd life term in Charlottesville attack
(National News ~ 07/16/19)
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. -- An avowed white supremacist was sentenced to life in prison plus 419 years Monday for deliberately driving his car into a crowd of anti-racism protesters during a rally in Virginia, killing one woman and injuring dozens. James Alex Fields Jr., 22, remained stoic as Circuit Court Judge Richard Moore formally imposed the recommendation of a state jury, which convicted him in December of murder and malicious wounding charges for his actions in Charlottesville on Aug. ...
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Dianna Stone
(Obituary ~ 07/16/19)
Dianna M. Stone, 73, of Jackson died Saturday, July 13, 2019, at her home. She was born Feb. 1, 1946, in Perryville, Missouri, to George and Evla Brown Johnson. She and Bob "Stoney" Stone were married March 27, 1971, at Cape Girardeau. Dianna was a 1965 Perryville High School graduate. She moved with her family to Cape Girardeau in 1967 from Perryville...
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Jamie Pierce
(Obituary ~ 07/16/19)
Jamie Jae Pierce, 55, of Cape Girardeau died Sunday, July 14, 2019, at her home. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home. Memorial service will follow at noon Saturday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Eric Schmidt officiating...
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Carol O'lena
(Obituary ~ 07/16/19)
Carol Ann O'lena, 64, of Jackson passed away Sunday, July 14, 2019, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. She was born Jan. 10, 1955, in Kankakee, Illinois, to Woodrow and Luella Warren Hutson. She married Ernest O'lena in January 1972. He preceded her in death Sept. 8, 2015...
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Raymond Meyer
(Obituary ~ 07/16/19)
ST. LOUIS -- Raymond E. "Jake" Meyer, 85, of St. Louis died Saturday, July 13, 2019, at Delmar Gardens South. He was born July 5, 1934, in Apple Creek, Missouri, to Ignatius and Louisa Schloss Meyer. He served in the U.S. Army. He worked as a union plumber...
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Edward Kaiser Sr.
(Obituary ~ 07/16/19)
Edward McKinley Kaiser Sr., 95, of Cape Girardeau died Monday, July 15, 2019, at Missouri Veterans Home. He was born March 23, 1924, in Flint, Michigan, to William McKinley and Edna Southers Kaiser. He and Sina Cox were married Feb. 7, 1948, at Essex, Missouri. She preceded him in death April 30, 2015...
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Larry Hanback
(Obituary ~ 07/16/19)
Larry Hanback, son of Jane Hanback and the late Doyle Hanback, was born Sept. 6, 1961, in Sikeston, Missouri. On May 27, 1982, he married the love of his life, Pamela M. Wagoner in Benton, Missouri. Together, they shared many years of happiness raising their children. Larry gained his wings Saturday, July 13, 2019, at his home in Scott City at the young age of 57...
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Wayne Eddleman
(Obituary ~ 07/16/19)
Wayne Lloyd Eddleman, 74, of Whitewater died Friday, July 12, 2019, at his home. He was born Sept. 2, 1944, in Cape Girardeau to Lloyd H. and Ruth C. Kinder Eddleman. He and Shirley G. Mungle were married Nov. 28, 1962, at Cape Girardeau. He was self employed as a mechanic, working for various sawmills in Cape Girardeau County and had worked for Shelby Brown...
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Speak Out 7/15/19
(Speak Out ~ 07/16/19)
Jackson Mayor Hahs' pet project of straightening the East Main and Oakhill will now be justified once Center Junction is closed. That $480,000 was well spent, and will handle the diverted traffic quite well. John Voss, a member of the Cape Tax Advisory Committee, has common sense regarding not spending more money on the Veterans Memorial Drive. ...
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Scientists close in on blood test for Alzheimer's disease, other forms of dementia
(National News ~ 07/16/19)
LOS ANGELES -- Scientists are closing in on a long-sought goal -- a blood test to screen people for possible signs of Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. On Monday at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference, half a dozen research groups gave new results on various experimental tests, including one that seems 88% accurate at indicating Alzheimer's risk...
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St. Louis couple rolls all 7s and 11s with daughter's birth
(State News ~ 07/16/19)
ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis couple has rolled all 7s and 11s with the birth of their daughter. J’Aime Brown was born at 7:11 p.m. July 11, which convenience store chain 7-Eleven marks as 7-Eleven Day. Her birth weight? Seven pounds and 11 ounces, obviously...
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Out of the past: July 16
(Out of the Past ~ 07/16/19)
Jane O'Connell and other residents along East Cape Rock Drive want to keep the flag flying high at Cape Rock Park; this week, several residents formed the Ward 1 Neighborhood Association; they'll keep watch for vandals who in recent weeks have downed several flags and flag poles at the park...
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Prayer 7/16/19
(Prayer ~ 07/16/19)
Thank you, O Heavenly Father, that through you there is loving kindness. Amen.
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Births 7/16/19
(Births ~ 07/16/19)
Daughter to Jacob and Michelle McIntosh of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Hospital, 3:03 p.m. Friday, June 28, 2019. Name, Adalyn Leslie. Weight, 7 pounds, 4 ounces. Second daughter. Mrs. McIntosh is the daughter of Joseph and Terri Otte of Jackson and Mona Chamness of Millersville. She works for Healthpoint-Jackson and the City of Cape Girardeau. McIntosh is the son of Michael McIntosh of Cape Girardeau. He is employed by Southeast Correctional Center...
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Danny Gaulding
(Obituary ~ 07/16/19)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- William Daniel "Danny" Gaulding, 68, of Perryville died Saturday, July 13, 2019, at his home. A private memorial service will be held. Ford and Young Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Sponsored: Heartworms make pets feel like they're living on a treadmill. Here’s how to prevent it.
(Insiders Advice ~ 07/16/19)
Just as your family doctor prescribes eating your daily fruits and veggies, we veterinarians strongly recommend heartworm prevention for your pets. From the thousands of pets I have treated, I believe it is not IF your pet will contract heartworm disease, it’s WHEN if you don’t keep them on preventative medication...
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2019 Cape Central All School Booster Club’s Golf Tournament
(Submitted Story ~ 07/16/19)
2019 Cape Central’s All School Booster Club Golf Tournament Winners AM flight : -Greg Brune -Gary Lynch -Bobby Brune -Brian Brune PM flight: -Sonny Underwood -Alan Kesterson -Brevin Giebler -Case Engelhart All received orange CT jackets...
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AOC plays race card -- and loses
(Column ~ 07/16/19)
I believe in freedom of speech. I also believe in using it wisely and calling out those who do not. U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, or AOC, as she is called, gives ample opportunities for such calling-out. Since she has stepped into office, I have asked myself many times if there needs to be a silent-time mandate for new people in Congress -- a time when new legislators just sit and listen, learn something. ...
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