Stories from Sunday, November 17, 2019

Nearly 500 people gathered to honor military veterans and the Stars and Stripes National Museum in Bloomfield, Missouri, at the inaugural Spirit of Democracy celebration Saturday at the Arena Building in Cape Girardeau. Proceeds from the event will benefit the museum, which is devoted to preserving the history of the Stars and Stripes military newspaper...

Today is Sunday, Nov. 17, the 321st day of 2019. There are 44 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Nov. 17, 1800, Congress held its first session in the partially completed U.S. Capitol building. On this date: In 1558, Elizabeth I acceded to the English throne upon the death of her half-sister, Queen Mary, beginning a 44-year reign...

Your grandfather’s watch, a treasured heirloom, still works but needs a new battery. Who do you trust to replace this? Kenny Lee Jewelry, of course. Maybe you just bought a new watch but the band is too big, or a ring needs to be resized. In addition to the expert and timely repair work that Kenny Lee offers quite affordably, he also sells beautiful, quality jewelry and watches...

Jennifer Icaza-Gast receives a check for Student Santas from Cape Evening Optimist Club President Shirlene Hecht. To date, Student Santas has helped 25,000 children and their families who would otherwise have very little for Christmas.

Jennifer Icaza-Gast accepts a check for Student Santas from Cheryl Farrow, regional manager of McDonalds. Student Santas has helped 25,000 children and their families who would otherwise have very little for Christmas.