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Condemnation process frustrates Cape council members
(Local News ~ 10/12/19)
Dilapidated, vacant buildings have turned some Cape Girardeau city blocks into neighborhood eyesores and left City Council members frustrated over the lengthy condemnation process. "The frustration is the amount of time it takes to get it done," Ward 4 Councilman Robbie Guard said Friday...
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‘Ain’t Misbehavin’’: River Campus production ‘encapsulates a piece of the African-American experience’
(Local News ~ 10/12/19)
Music and theater lovers had the chance to hear a number of jazzy tunes Thursday evening when "Ain't Misbehavin'" premiered at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. Cast member and Southeast junior Anthony Michael Shepard of St. Louis described the production, billed as "The Fats Waller Musical Show," as artwork that "encapsulates a piece of the African-American experience."...
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VintageNOW fashion show set for next weekend: 'it truly is so important to the Safe House'
(Local News ~ 10/12/19)
With a goal of $100,000 and more than 50 performers and models, the VintageNOW Fashion Show's 10th anniversary at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 19 -- "Heroes and Legends" -- aims to be the biggest yet. The event will be held at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau...
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Judge rules Scott County official's Facebook posts off limits in court case
(Local News ~ 10/12/19)
A judge Friday barred a plaintiff's attorney in a sex discrimination case from questioning a Scott County official about his past Facebook posts, which have been described as sexist and vulgar. At a hearing in the Common Pleas Courthouse in Cape Girardeau, Judge Benjamin Lewis sided with defense attorney Bradley Hansmann's claim the social media posts of Scott County Presiding Commissioner Jim Glueck were "neither relevant nor material to the litigation."...
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Governor appoints Almandoz to state commission
(Local News ~ 10/12/19)
Mary Jane Almandoz of Cape Girardeau was appointed Friday to the Missouri Charter Public School Commission by Gov. Mike Parson. Almandoz spent many years teaching Spanish in both public and private schools in California. Over the past 17 years, she devoted much of her time to Learn4Life Charter Schools, serving as president of several charters, holding numerous board positions and attending state and national charter conferences as a supporter and advocate of the charter school model...
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SEMO Humane Society is more than a shelter
(Column ~ 10/12/19)
The sign on her kennel said, "Take me home today." That was my first introduction to Missey, my childhood Schnauzer of 14 years. I was 15 years old when my family started looking to adopt a dog. We called the Southeast Missouri Humane Society and asked if they had a dog that was hypo-allergenic, house broken and somewhat of a guard dog -- at least not one afraid to bark. After the person on the line finished laughing at this fairly specific request, the she said, "Well, we do have one."...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 10/12/19)
Today in History Today is Saturday, Oct. 12, the 285th day of 2019. There are 80 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Oct. 12, 1984, British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher escaped an attempt on her life when an Irish Republican Army bomb exploded at a hotel in Brighton, England, killing five people...
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Out of the past: Oct. 12
(Out of the Past ~ 10/12/19)
A majority of lawyers surveyed by Missouri bar associations say Missouri Supreme Court Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh Jr., should be retained; the former circuit judge from Cape Girardeau is one of two Supreme Court justices facing a statewide retention vote Nov. 8; the other is William Ray Price Jr., of Kansas City...
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FYI
(Community ~ 10/12/19)
Oliver House Museum in Jackson will hold All Hallow's Eve Family Night. It will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Oct. 26. There will be carnival games, face painting, take-two photo booth, tours of the home, a Victorian wake, seances and other Halloween traditions. There will also be carnival games, pumpkin decorating, face painting and more. Most activities will cost 1 to 2 tickets, which are $1 per ticket; $5 for six tickets or $10 for 12 tickets...
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Stewart-Roeckenhaus
(Engagement ~ 10/12/19)
Kevin and Janet Stewart of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Sara Elizabeth Stewart of Cape Girardeau, to Kenton Andrew Roeckenhaus of Breese, Illinois. He is the son of Jason and Corinna Roeckenhaus of Breese. Sara received a Bachelor of Science degree in child development. She is a special education paraprofessional in Kansas City, Missouri...
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Doing laundry is often a boring task, but it doesn't have to be done in a boring room
(Community ~ 10/12/19)
Doing laundry is a relatively boring task. But it doesn't have to be done in a drab, boring room. With a few strategic changes, even a small laundry room can become a space that's appealing to be in and can double as a room for other activities too...
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Life takes practice
(Column ~ 10/12/19)
Always kind of amusing to sit and watch people try to back up with a trailer on. It's like they have never tried it before and are totally new to the game. Some will twist around and look back. Some look in the rear view mirror and try to back. Some look in the two side mirrors and try to back up. And it quickly becomes apparent they haven't done this very much. All I can say is it takes practice. Lots of practice...
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Funds are being raised for all-access playground
(Community ~ 10/12/19)
Lucas Fritsche recently joined the Perry County Commission to say thanks for contributing to his project, Lucas and Friends Backyard Adventures Playground. The Perry County Commission allocated $50,000 from the Local Park Sales Tax fund to be used for Perryville's first Unlimited-Play all-inclusive playground. ...
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Enderle - 50 years
(Anniversary ~ 10/12/19)
Steve and Dee Enderle of Cape Girardeau were honored Oct. 5 with an Elvis-themed 50th wedding anniversary party hosted by their children, Tammy and Mark Ahlvin and Scott and Sarah Enderle. Friends and family were treated to good food, music, Elvis cake and two appearances by Elvis. Thanks to all who came and helped the couple celebrate...
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Sparks wins baby pageant
(Community ~ 10/12/19)
Skylar Sparks, 5-month-old daughter of Chris and Sheniqua Sparks of Cape Girardeau, recently won the “Baby Miss Cape Girardeau” title in America’s Best Pageant. She will represent Cape Girardeau County in the Midwest State Pageant in St. Louis in April. America’s Best Pageant promotes community involvement and good citizenship. Submitted photo
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Happiness is gift
(Column ~ 10/12/19)
Happiness can be exhausting. Chasing after it, securing it, maintaining it -- even sometimes feeling it -- can wear me out. Our culture idolizes happiness and views it as the default state we should be existing in; it tells us if we aren't happy, something is wrong. Our culture tells us everything about our existence should make us happy: our job, our relationships, the place we live. It teaches us to chase the high of feeling good and to devalue things that might be hard or sad or unglamorous...
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Living a generous life
(Column ~ 10/12/19)
The late Pastor Adrian Rogers once said, "It's what you sow that multiplies, not what you keep in the barn." When we keep our time, treasures and talents hidden way, protecting them, we miss out on what can be done through them. Living a generous life is about building an abundant life by giving yourself away. ...
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Land of their own: The Jackson Land Office
(Column ~ 10/12/19)
Between 1820 and 1861, Jackson was more than just the county seat of Cape Girardeau County to many settlers in the southeast quarter of Missouri. Residents of outlying counties knew it mainly as the site where they purchased U.S. government land at the land office...
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Awards: Chaffee grad receives 2019 Distinguished Alumni Award
(Community ~ 10/12/19)
CHAFFEE, Mo. -- Ruth Buckhannon Welborn, a graduate of Chaffee High School, recently received the 2019 Distinguished Alumni Award from Barnes-Jewish College Alumni Association in St. Louis, recognizing her dedication to the nursing profession, education and community service. ...
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Senior Center menus for Oct. 14-18
(Community ~ 10/12/19)
Monday: Closed for Columbus Day. Tuesday: Chili mac or potato soup with 1/2 ham sandwich, steamed broccoli, tossed salad, whole-grain crackers or bread and pears or cinnamon swirl cake. Wednesday: Scrambled eggs, ham slice, hash browns with onions, biscuit and gravy, banana and orange juice...
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Adopt Phoebe
(Community ~ 10/12/19)
Submitted by Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary This is Phoebe, a 2-year-old cat looking for her forever home! She is available for adoption at Safe Harbor; call (573) 243-9823.
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A four-legged American tiger!
(Column ~ 10/12/19)
This tiger won't eat you. In fact, it is way too little to do that. As an adult it might grow to only about 12 inches long. This animal is a native amphibian called the American tiger salamander. Tiger salamanders are seldom seen for two main reasons. They come out to hunt insects and worms at night, and they spend most days underground...
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Prayer 10-13-19
(Prayer ~ 10/12/19)
We delight in you, O God, and thank you for giving us the desires of our heart. Amen.
- Practicing the Flute Solo (Local News ~ 10/12/19)
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Road work 10/13/19
(Local News ~ 10/12/19)
IDOT imposes weight restriction on Cairo bridge The Illinois Department of Transportation announced Friday it will impose a weight restriction on the U.S. 60/62 bridge over the Mississippi River at Cairo, Illinois. Combination vehicles will be restricted to 37 tons and single-unit vehicles to 33 tons beginning Oct. 24, according to an IDOT news release. IDOT District 9 updates are available on Twitter at twitter.com/IDOTDistrict9...
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Broadway project to begin Monday
(Local News ~ 10/12/19)
Asphalt overlay work on a busy section of Broadway in Cape Girardeau is scheduled to start at about 8:30 a.m. Monday. The overlay project between Kingshighway and Clark Street will require closure of one eastbound and one westbound lane of Broadway...
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CACF accepting grant applications
(Local News ~ 10/12/19)
The Cape Area Community Foundation (CACF) is accepting applications for its 2019 community grant program. Applications are due no later than 11:59 p.m. Oct. 31. A total of $6,427 will be awarded. CACF's community grant program is available to 501(c)3 not-for-profit organizations, schools, faith-based organizations and government entities in Cape Girardeau, Jackson and Scott City. ...
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Iran says oil tanker struck by missiles off Saudi Arabia
(International News ~ 10/12/19)
TEHRAN, Iran -- Two missiles struck an Iranian tanker traveling through the Red Sea off the coast of Saudi Arabia on Friday, Iranian officials said, the latest incident in the region amid months of heightened tensions between Tehran and the U.S. There was no word from Saudi Arabia on the reported attack and Saudi officials did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Oil prices spiked by 2% on the news...
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Shepard Smith leaves Fox News Channel
(Entertainment ~ 10/12/19)
NEW YORK -- Shepard Smith, whose newscast on Fox News Channel seemed increasingly an outlier on a network dominated by supporters of President Trump, abruptly quit after working at Fox since it started in 1996. Smith said at the end of his daily newscast Friday he had asked the network to let him out of his contract and it had agreed...
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Typhoon may bring 30 inches of rain to Tokyo
(International News ~ 10/12/19)
TOKYO -- A powerful typhoon is forecast to bring up to 30 inches of rain and damaging winds to the Tokyo area and Japan's Pacific coast this weekend, and the government is warning residents to stockpile necessities and leave high-risk places before it's too dangerous...
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Anti-government protests rattle Haiti
(International News ~ 10/12/19)
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti -- Protesters burned tires and spilled oil on streets in parts of Haiti's capital Friday as they renewed their call for the resignation of President Jovenel Moise just hours after a journalist was shot to death. No one has been arrested in the death of reporter Nehemie Joseph of Radio Mega, who had been covering the protests and was found dead in his car late Thursday in the town of Mirebalais, northeast of Port-au-Prince, according to Radio Vision 2000...
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Turkish forces push deeper into Syria
(International News ~ 10/12/19)
AKCAKALE, Turkey -- Turkish forces pushed deeper into northeastern Syria on Friday, the third day of Ankara's offensive against U.S.-allied Syrian Kurdish fighters, as casualties mounted, international criticism of the campaign intensified, and thousands of civilians fled the violence...
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Syria demands withdrawal of American, Turkish forces
(International News ~ 10/12/19)
UNITED NATIONS -- Syria's top diplomat demanded the immediate withdrawal of American and Turkish forces from the country and said his government reserves the right to defend its territory in any way necessary if they remain. Foreign Minister Walid al-Moallem's remarks to the United Nations General Assembly were made as Turkey and the United States press ahead with a deal to create a safe zone along Syria's border with Turkey...
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Afghan presidential polls close; fraud alleged
(International News ~ 10/12/19)
KABUL, Afghanistan -- Afghanistan's presidential polls closed Saturday amid fears accusations of fraud and misconduct could overwhelm any election results, while insurgent attacks aimed at disrupting voting in the country's north and south caused dozens of casualties...
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Judge will halt lawsuits against Purdue, owners
(National News ~ 10/12/19)
A judge will halt lawsuits against Purdue Pharma and its owners for six months in hopes of finalizing a settlement over the OxyContin maker's role in the national opioid crisis, he said Friday. In a hearing, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Robert Drain strongly brushed aside the argument from a group of state attorneys general lawsuits against members of the wealthy Sackler family would be essential to getting accountability in the case...
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Former Ukraine ambassador says Trump pushed for ouster
(National News ~ 10/12/19)
WASHINGTON -- Defying President Donald Trump's ban on cooperation with the impeachment inquiry, former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch told lawmakers Friday that Trump himself had pressured the State Department to oust her from her position...
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Big Tech serving as big punching bag for politicians
(National News ~ 10/12/19)
SAN FRANCISCO -- Republicans and Democrats don't agree on health care, immigration or taxing the rich. But one subject draws critics from both parties: Big Tech. The list of grievances is long and growing by the week. Companies such as Google, Facebook and Amazon are too big and powerful. They're bad for privacy, public discourse, democracy and small business. They're spying on us, contributing to economic inequality and hooking us and our children on addictive, useless services...
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U.S.-Europe dispute threatens world trade
(International News ~ 10/12/19)
BRUSSELS -- The trade wars threatening to push the global economy into recession are entering a new phase, with the United States and European Union escalating a dispute endangering the world's biggest trade relationship. After the Trump administration slapped steep tariffs on $7.5 billion in EU goods, mainly traditional produce like cheese and wine, the Europeans made clear they would retaliate in kind. ...
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Dog lost since 2007 found over 1K miles away in Pittsburgh
(National News ~ 10/12/19)
PITTSBURGH (AP) -- A toy fox terrier who disappeared from her family's south Florida home in 2007 was found this week over a thousand miles away in Pittsburgh and reunited with her owner Friday. The 14-year-old named Dutchess was found hungry, shivering and in serious need of a nail trim under a shed on Monday, according to Humane Animal Rescue...
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Two dead at synagogue in Germany
(International News ~ 10/12/19)
HALLE, Germany -- A heavily armed assailant ranting about Jews tried to force his way into a synagogue in Germany on Yom Kippur, Judaism's holiest day, then shot two people to death nearby in an attack Wednesday livestreamed on a popular gaming site...
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Authorities order 100,000 evacuated as California wildfire out of control
(State News ~ 10/12/19)
LOS ANGELES -- A wildfire raged out of control along the northern edge of Los Angeles early Friday, forcing tens of thousands of people from their homes as firefighters battled flames from the air and on the ground. Police Chief Michel Moore said about 100,000 people in over 20,000 homes were ordered to evacuate...
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U.S. suspends plans to hike tariffs Tuesday on Chinese imports
(National News ~ 10/12/19)
WASHINGTON -- The United States is suspending a tariff hike on $250 billion in Chinese imports set to take effect Tuesday, and China agreed to buy $40 billion to $50 billion in U.S. farm products as the world's two biggest economies reached a cease-fire in their 15-month trade war...
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Acting Homeland Security secretary, stepping down
(National News ~ 10/12/19)
WASHINGTON -- Kevin McAleenan is stepping down from his post as acting Homeland Security secretary after six months on the job, President Donald Trump announced Friday. McAleenan told The Associated Press he was leaving on his own terms, which would be unlike other top administration figures pushed out during Trump's tenure...
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STL mayor considers surveillance planes as crime-fighting tool
(State News ~ 10/12/19)
ST. LOUIS -- St. Louis Mayor Lyda Krewson is considering a proposal to monitor the city's streets with surveillance planes as state and local officials grapple with how to address violent crime. Krewson on Thursday met with the head of Persistent Surveillance Systems, a company using small planes fitted with cameras to capture footage. The company's founder and president, Ross McNutt, said analysts review the footage to track fleeing suspects...
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Two charged in Kansas bar shooting roamed free, despite criminal past
(State News ~ 10/12/19)
KANSAS CITY, Kan. -- Two convicted felons facing criminal charges over a Kansas bar shooting that killed four people and wounded five others had previous brushes with the law that could have kept them behind bars had judges and other officials made different decisions, according to a review of court records by The Associated Press...
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Judge blocks green card denials for poorer immigrants
(National News ~ 10/12/19)
NEW YORK -- A federal judge in New York on Friday temporarily blocked President Donald Trump from implementing a plan to deny green cards to many immigrants who use Medicaid, food stamps and other government benefits. U.S. District Judge George Daniels' ruling came just four days before the Trump administration was set to start enforcing new rules disqualifying immigrants from getting legal U.S. residency if they were likely to become a burden on public welfare programs...
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MO River will remain high into December
(State News ~ 10/12/19)
OMAHA, Neb. -- The lower Missouri River will remain high into December because of the large amount of water being released from dams into the river. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said the amount of water being released from the Gavins Point dam on the Nebraska-South Dakota border will remain at a level more than twice what is typical for this time of year into mid-December...
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Larry McNelly
(Obituary ~ 10/12/19)
TAMMS, Ill. -- Larry Leon McNelly, 59, of Tamms passed away Sept. 13, 2019. Larry was born Sept. 30, 1959 in Lincoln, Nebraska, to Harold and Donna (Fletcher) McNelly. Larry married Gena Birk in 1982 and they had two children; Derek Brandon and Jessica Dawn McNelly...
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Ruby Marble
(Obituary ~ 10/12/19)
Ruby L. Marble, 85, of Jackson died Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019, at Monticello House in Jackson. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at Connection Point Church in Jackson. Funeral will follow at 1 p.m. Friday at the church. Ford and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements...
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Lucille Halter
(Obituary ~ 10/12/19)
On Friday, Oct. 11, 2019, Lucille Modglin Halter departed this life at Chateau Girardeau Skilled Nursing Facility at the age of 95 years. She was born Nov. 28, 1923, in Thebes, Illinois, to William Albert and Dora Emilia Baumunk Modglin. She and Albert Leo Halter were united in marriage July 14, 1948. He preceded her in death June 7, 2010...
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Lawrence Gann
(Obituary ~ 10/12/19)
SIKESTON, Mo. -- Lawrence W. Gann, 69, of Sikeston died Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019, at Hunter Acres Caring Center in Sikeston. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau. Funeral will follow at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. with the Rev. Donny Ford officiating. Burial will be at Fairmount Cemetery in Cape Girardeau...
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Carl hoffman
(Submitted Story ~ 10/12/19)
John hoffman owned the “ coke”. Cola bottling Plant of Cape . This is John’s son carl Hoffman and his wife june hoffman who reside in ellisville missouri - I wish fo someone to post this family in a follow up Christine.croft@charter.net...
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Out of the past: Oct. 13
(Out of the Past ~ 10/12/19)
The talk of Whitewater is water; the governor's office announced Tuesday that Whitewater and the neighboring town of Allenville will receive a $753,500 Community Development block grant to construct a water system; residents of the two towns now get their water from individual wells...
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Jackson Street Closure Starts 10/15
(Local News ~ 10/12/19)
Resurfacing of a section of Greensferry Road in Jackson is scheduled to start Tuesday and continue most of the week, weather permitting. The street work will be from North Hope Street east beyond Greensferry's intersection with Eastview Court and which will be done in two phases requiring the street to be closed to through traffic...
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Births 10/13/19
(Births ~ 10/12/19)
Daughter to Brandon Streete and Stacie Leanne Davis of Chaffee, Missouri, Saint Francis Medical Center, 11:35 a.m. Monday, Aug. 26, 2019. Name, Josie Kate. Weight, 7 pounds, 4 ounces. Second daughter. Mrs. Davis is the former Stacie Wilson, daughter of Cindy Wilson of Chaffee. She works for the Chaffee School District. Davis is the son of Lisa and Butch Davis of Chaffee. He is employed by the City of Cape Girardeau...
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Vanessa Hill: “Faith in God will get you through.”
(Local News ~ 10/12/19)
If there is one thing Vanessa Hill from South Fulton, Tennessee, knows a lot about, it’s cancer. As a registered nurse, mom of three, and current patient of Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, she has been on a journey with cancer on and off for more than 13 years. And even though cancer has become a huge part of her life, she is choosing to make the best of it, by having a positive attitude and continuing to focus on her family and faith...
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