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Cape Girardeau County Commission agenda 11/7/19
(Local News ~ 11/14/19)
Approval of minutes n Minutes for Nov. 7 meeting Communications/reports -- other elected officials n None at this time Public comments n Items listed on the agenda Routine business...
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Cape council revamps liquor review board
(Local News ~ 11/14/19)
The Cape Girardeau City Council has revamped the liquor-license review board, giving itself the power to appoint all three members of the board and eliminating the need for the council to handle appeals. Under the measure given first-round approval last week, the city manager would no longer appoint any review board members and city employees no longer would serve on the board...
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Mayor backs off Spanish Street parking plan
(Local News ~ 11/14/19)
A proposal to cut into the Common Pleas Courthouse hillside to provide added parking on Spanish Street may not be worth the cost, Cape Girardeau Mayor Bob Fox said Wednesday. Fox recently suggested improvements should be made to Spanish Street in conjunction with plans to renovate the courthouse as part of the new city hall project...
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Give up mashed potatoes?
(Community ~ 11/14/19)
With Thanksgiving around the corner, many cooks are looking for ways to vary the alleged monotony of the traditional holiday meal. For me in years past, this motive has led to not always successful experiments with pumpkin ravioli, cranberry soup, and coconut creamed greens. But unless you have unlimited oven space, adding a new dish to the menu often must come at the expense of getting rid of an old one...
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Subscriber exclusive — I'll Take Famous Kirby's for $500, Alex
(Community ~ 11/14/19)
I had great history teachers in school but I had no interest in memorizing what I considered to be tidbits of trivia from the past. I wasn't a regular viewer of the TV gameshow "Jeopardy," yet when I came across it on TV, I paused to answer a few questions before moving on. I admit, I do well on social/cultural type questions. Today's restaurant gave me some tidbits of trivia and a glimpse of history...
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Rep. Jason Smith: House in 'chaos' as Democrats focus on impeachment
(Local News ~ 11/14/19)
As Democratic lawmakers in the House pushed forward with televised impeachment hearings Wednesday, U.S. Rep. Jason Smith decried what he called “true chaos in government.” In a phone interview, Smith said, “In my time serving in public office, I have never seen such chaos.”...
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After years of decline in donations, Salvation Army kettle campaign to incorporate electronic option
(Local News ~ 11/14/19)
The Salvation Army in Cape Girardeau has been dealing with dwindling funds for the past three years. And with this year’s shortened shopping season approaching, the organization has decided to try something new during this year’s bell-ringing campaign...
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Mac's Mission in Jackson rescues two-tailed 'unicorn' puppy
(Local News ~ 11/14/19)
Ten-week-old golden retriever Narwhal the Little Magical Furry Unicorn has no idea he has become an internet sensation after being rescued by Mac’s Mission in Jackson — and he doesn’t seem bothered by the extra tail between his eyes, either. Rochelle Steffen, founder of Mac’s Mission, said her volunteers picked up Narwhal and his “dad” — a 2-year-old wiener dog — after the organization was tagged in a social media post Saturday near Kansas City, Missouri. ...
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Cape airport soars with 10,000 boardings, more funding
(Local News ~ 11/14/19)
The Cape Girardeau Regional Airport has drawn more than 10,000 passenger boardings this calendar year, opening the door to another $850,000 in federal funding for the airport, city officials said Wednesday. The 10,000-boardings threshold was reached last week for the first time in more than two decades, airport manager Bruce Loy said...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 11/14/19)
Today is Thursday, Nov. 14, the 318th day of 2019. There are 47 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Nov. 14, 1972, the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above the 1,000 level for the first time, ending the day at 1,003.16. On this date:...
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Sponsored: What you need to know about Medicare Part D
(Insiders Advice ~ 11/14/19)
Medicare Part D open enrollment may feel like open season to you. There is so much information coming at you might feel caught in the crossfire. Let me provide some basic information. Part D has five phases: We recommend an annual Medicare review during open enrollment as plans change yearly. ...
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Sponsored: SHOP LOCAL: Capture Christmas spirit with shopping and events in Downtown Cape
(Shop Local ~ 11/14/19)
Old Town Cape has the spirit when it comes to celebrating the holidays! Let nostalgic events such as the Parade of Lights bring a twinkle to your eye and attend new events such as the Outdoor Holiday Market to check off your shopping list. With more than 75 unique shops, you can find a gift for everyone on your list, and they’ll love hearing all about the special place you went to pick out their gift. ...
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Some dishes that can be added to your Thanksgiving meal
(Community ~ 11/14/19)
When planning the Thanksgiving menu, there are always certain and special recipes that will be on the menu. That may be foods that are a tradition, family favorites or the standard staple of turkey. In thinking about your Thanksgiving menu planning, I pulled together a few recipes for you to consider adding to your table. I enjoy interesting side dishes and love trying new recipes, even if it is a twist or a new take on an old favorite...
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Job well done to parks staff
(Letter to the Editor ~ 11/14/19)
Let me recognize the unbelievable work that our entire Cape Parks and Recreation staff do for our community. As the current chairman of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, I continue to be amazed by the staff, their leadership and the unwavering dedication they have to our community. I wonder if most people realize the sheer number of events our Parks and Recreation staff handle on a regular basis?...
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Elections still matter
(Letter to the Editor ~ 11/14/19)
No other president has been attacked as viciously and without justification as President Trump. The Socialist Democrats’ bogus attempts to remove a constitutionally-elected president from office and to nullify the 2016 election goes beyond merely irritating. Their obsession is killing the Founding Fathers’ vision of a Constitutional Republic, the Constitution, the Electoral College, and the freedoms so many have sacrificed so much for to preserve...
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Food bank gets answer to prayer with truck donation
(Editorial ~ 11/14/19)
The Southeast Missouri Food Bank’s prayers were answered recently, albeit in a somewhat unexpected way. First Presbyterian Church, through one its members, donated a refrigerator truck to the organization, which does important work with mobile food pantries...
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Beer insulting California utility PG&E brews backlash
(Community ~ 11/14/19)
SANTA ROSA, Calif. -- Anger over devastating California wildfires sparked by Pacific Gas & Electric power lines is coming to a head -- in a beer. And an outcry is brewing. Steve Doty, owner of Shady Oak brewery in Santa Rosa, announced a new beer called "F--- PG&E," describing it on Facebook last week as "a classic California pale ale, featuring Cashmere and Simcoe hops and a touch of malt sweetness."...
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Hawaii man proposes to girlfriend while surfing on wave
(National News ~ 11/14/19)
HONOLULU — A Hawaii man was surfing with his girlfriend when — instead of hanging 10 — he knelt down on one knee on his board and proposed. Hawaii News Now reported Lauren Oiye said “yes” just before Chris Garth dropped the ring in the ocean. Multiple photographers nearby captured the moment. ...
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As rockets rain down, Israel intensifies its strikes in Gaza
(International News ~ 11/14/19)
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip -- Israeli aircraft struck Islamic Jihad targets throughout the Gaza Strip on Wednesday while the militant group rained scores of rockets into Israel for a second straight day as the heaviest round of fighting in months showed no signs of ending. The death toll rose to 26 Palestinians, including a 7-year-old boy and two other minors...
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Bishop who investigated sex abuse accused of sex abuse
(National News ~ 11/14/19)
NEW YORK -- A Roman Catholic bishop named by Pope Francis to investigate the church's response to clergy sexual abuse in Buffalo, New York, has himself been accused of sexual abuse of a child, an attorney for the alleged victim notified the church this week...
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Fed's Powell sees steady growth, signals pause in rate cuts
(National News ~ 11/14/19)
WASHINGTON -- Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said Wednesday the Fed is likely to keep its benchmark short-term interest rate unchanged in the coming months, unless the economy shows signs of worsening. But for now, in testimony before a congressional panel, Powell expressed optimism about the U.S. economy and said he expects it will grow at a solid pace, though it still faces risks from slower growth overseas and trade tensions...
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Venice 'on its knees' after second-worst flood ever recorded
(International News ~ 11/14/19)
VENICE, Italy -- The worst flooding in Venice in more than 50 years prompted calls Wednesday to better protect the historic city from rising sea levels as officials calculated hundreds of millions of euros in damage. The water reached 6.14 feet above sea level Tuesday, the second-highest level ever recorded in the city and just 2 1/2 inches lower than the historic 1966 flood. Another wave of exceptionally high water followed Wednesday...
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U.S. and Turkey have friendly talks but differences persist
(National News ~ 11/14/19)
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump says he and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan are "very good friends," but their meeting Wednesday at the White House failed to resolve an issue that has badly strained relations between the two NATO allies...
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U.S. superbug infections rising, but deaths are falling
(National News ~ 11/14/19)
NEW YORK -- Drug-resistant "superbug" infections have been called a developing nightmare that could set medicine back a century, making conquered germs once again untreatable. So there's some surprising news in a report released Wednesday: U.S. superbug deaths appear to be going down...
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Diplomats accuse Trump as impeachment hits Americans' TVs
(National News ~ 11/14/19)
WASHINGTON -- For the first time, the Democrats' case for President Donald Trump's impeachment streamed from Americans' TVs Wednesday, including a new contention he was overheard asking about political "investigations" he demanded from Ukraine in trade for military aid...
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Margaret Wiggins
(Obituary ~ 11/14/19)
Mary "Margaret" Hulcy Wiggins, 61, of Cape Girardeau died Monday, Nov. 11, 2019, at Southeast Hospital. She was born Oct. 26, 1958, in Twenty Nine Palms, California, to the late Zane C. Hulcy and Sharon B. Hulcy Barrows. Her childhood as the daughter of a Marine was spent traveling and living with the family at various military stations in California, North Carolina, Nebraska and Alaska, arriving back in Cape Girardeau in 1970. ...
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Keith Seabaugh
(Obituary ~ 11/14/19)
Keith Seabaugh, 64, of Oak Ridge died Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019, at his mother's home in Oak Ridge. He was born June 21, 1955, in Cape Girardeau to Eugene L. and Hazel I. Jones Seabaugh. He was a deckhand on a riverboat. He then owned and operated Seabaugh's Satellite Systems and Seabaugh's Market with his brother, Ron, both in Oak Ridge. ...
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Cynthia Oliphant
(Obituary ~ 11/14/19)
ALTENBURG, Mo. -- Cynthia P. Oliphant, 63 of Altenburg died Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019, at her home. There will be no public service at this time. Cremation will be accorded. Crain Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Cape Girardeau is in charge of arrangements...
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Mary Crites
(Obituary ~ 11/14/19)
Mary Lou Crites, 80, of Jackson died Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon Monday at Ford and Sons Funeral Home in Jackson. The funeral will be at noon Monday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Donny Ford officiating. Burial will be at Sargent's Chapel Cemetery in Daisy...
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Meteor that streaked over Missouri weighed about 220 pounds
(State News ~ 11/14/19)
ST. LOUIS -- NASA says a meteor seen streaking through the sky behind the Gateway Arch in St. Louis was a basketball-size hunk of rock that broke off from an asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported experts used hundreds of eyewitness accounts from as far away as South Dakota and Minnesota along with two videos to calculate information about the meteor...
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Federal prosecutors to charge 2 more St. Louis officers
(State News ~ 11/14/19)
ST. LOUIS -- Federal prosecutors will seek additional charges in the 2017 attack of an undercover St. Louis police officer who claimed he was beaten "like Rodney King" by his own colleagues. St. Louis officers Randy Hays, 32, and Bailey Colletta, 26, have pleaded guilty in connection with the attack of undercover officer Luther Hall. Two others, Dustin Boone, 36, and Christopher Myers, 28, are awaiting trial. The four officers are white. Hall is black...
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Wild horses causing problems at state park get adopted
(State News ~ 11/14/19)
EMINENCE, Mo. -- A herd of seven wild horses that were causing problems at a Missouri state park have been rounded up and adopted by Missouri horse lovers. Visitors to Echo Bluff State Park in Eminence were feeding the horses, raising concerns someone might be seriously injured, the Springfield News-Leader reported...
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Missourians compete with out-of-state marijuana businesses
(State News ~ 11/14/19)
ST. LOUIS -- Some Missouri business owners looking to profit from the state's burgeoning marijuana industry worry they'll lose out to established out-of-state organizations that have been aggressive in applying to process or sell medical marijuana in Missouri...
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NTSB: Coast Guard ignored duck boat safety proposals
(State News ~ 11/14/19)
ST. LOUIS -- Federal transportation safety investigators criticized the U.S. Coast Guard on Wednesday for ignoring suggestions over nearly two decades to improve tourist duck boats, changes they say might have prevented last year's Missouri accident that killed 17 people...
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Prayer 11/14/19
(Prayer ~ 11/14/19)
O Lord, may we have a compassionate heart and be a blessing to others. Amen.
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Out of the past: Nov. 14
(Out of the Past ~ 11/14/19)
Twelve tenants at 137 S. Spanish St. escaped injury yesterday morning when a fire gutted their six-unit apartment building; firefighters were on the scene for more than three hours battling the blaze. ORAN, Mo. -- Walt Madigan, a former member of the Oran Board of Aldermen, is seeking a state audit to find $11,893 reported missing in the most recent city audit; the audit for the fiscal year ending March 31 shows a cash shortage...
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Jackson police report 11/14/19
(Police/Fire Report ~ 11/14/19)
The Jackson Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. DWI n Stephen Thurston, 22 of Jackson was arrested on suspicion of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated and following vehicle to closely. Miscellaneous...
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John Guild Chapter, NSDAR Honor's Good Citizens
(Submitted Story ~ 11/14/19)
The John Guild Chapter of Jackson, Missouri met on October 16, 2019 at Delmonico's in Jackson to honor our DAR Good Citizens. The chapter recognizes students from four high schools: Jackson, Meadow Heights, Saxony and Woodland. The Chapter Chairman, Barbie Stroder presented each student with their Certificate, Pin and Award, highlighting each student's achievements and future plans. ...
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