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Missouri State Parks seeking motorcycling rep
(Local News ~ 01/17/20)
Missouri State Parks is looking for an off-highway motorcycling representative to serve on the Missouri Trails Advisory Board. Nominees for this three-year position must be Missouri residents and would be involved in managing grants as well as advising on state projects, according to an agency news release...
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Shots fired reported in south Cape, nothing found
(Local News ~ 01/17/20)
At about 12:30 a.m. Thursday, members of the Cape Girardeau Police Department received multiple reports of eight to 12 shots fired in south Cape Girardeau. Sgt. Joey Hann said the calls came from Cousin Street, South Henderson Avenue and South Pacific Street, but officers were unable to locate any victims or evidence in the area. ...
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Power restored in Cape after electricity down for nearly 3,000
(Local News ~ 01/17/20)
Ameren Missouri reported 2,871 customers without power in Cape Girardeau early Thursday morning. ...
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Cape man sentenced to federal prison for meth, firearm charges
(Local News ~ 01/17/20)
A 38-year-old Cape Girardeau man was sentenced to 200 months in federal prison Thursday for firearm and methamphetamine related charges, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Eastern District of Missouri. Nathan E. Smith Jr. was arrested by Cape Girardeau police officers for an outstanding warrant May 8, according to a news release...
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TGIF — Top Picks 1/17/20
(Local News ~ 01/17/20)
Starting at 7 p.m. Friday, join the fun at Amy's Toddle Inn, 105 W. Yoakum Ave. in Chaffee, Missouri, for a resolution breaking party. Snacks and music provided. No cover charge. From 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, gather around a warm campfire on a cold winter night at the Conservation Nature Center, 2289 County Park Drive in Cape Girardeau. All ages are welcome to this free event. No registration is required. Hot chocolate and s'mores provided...
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Clearing the way ...
(Local News ~ 01/17/20)
Danny Menz of Chaffee, Missouri, tends to a burn pile while doing maintenance work for La Croix Church on Thursday near the church and First General Baptist Church in Cape Girardeau. ...
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Eat for Art fundraiser to help grow Saxony's art program
(Local News ~ 01/17/20)
Rows of finished bowls are ready for the Jan. 26 fundraiser Eat for Art, to benefit Saxony Lutheran High School’s art department. On Thursday, visual arts instructor Christy Moore was hard at work with a pre-measured chunk of clay, as she shaped it into a bowl on a potter’s wheel...
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Solar farm project in Cape County stalls
(Local News ~ 01/17/20)
Plans to construct a $200 million solar farm in Cape Girardeau County have apparently stalled because the project developer hasn’t found a market for the electricity the farm would generate. NextEra Energy Resources of Juno Beach, Florida, announced plans in May to build the solar farm on 1,400 acres of farmland near Delta and said it could be operational within two to four years...
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Two teenagers facing felony charges in June 4 shooting in Cape
(Local News ~ 01/17/20)
Two teenagers are in custody at the Cape Girardeau County Jail for their alleged involvement in a June 4 armed robbery in Cape Girardeau, which hospitalized a victim with a gunshot wound to the head. According to court documents, 17-year-old Jayvario R. Presberry and a 15-year-old juvenile are facing felony charges of first-degree robbery, first-degree assault and armed criminal action for their involvement in the shooting...
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Sponsored: Affordable, accessible health care for your whole family
(B Magazine ~ 01/17/20)
Imagine needing to see your doctor and getting in on the same day. Or being on time and waiting only 10 minutes in the waiting room before your appointment. Or being able to bring your child to see his or her pediatrician and then walking across the hall to have your own appointment with your dermatologist...
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GUEST COMMENTARY: Southeast receives 10-year reaccreditation extension
(Column ~ 01/17/20)
The new year brings with it a wonderful opportunity for me to share that the Institutional Actions Council (IAC) of the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) -- the regional accrediting body for Southeast Missouri State University -- has reaffirmed our accreditation, extending it for 10 years with no interim reporting or monitoring required! The IAC formally acted on our reaccreditation application in early December. The university's next reaffirmation of accreditation is set for 2029-2030...
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Lunden's Calling: Journalist, author, advocate Joan Lunden to headline Paris-themed gala
(Local News ~ 01/17/20)
Saturday's fourth annual SoutheastHEALTH Journey Gala, will transport attendees to Paris this year, said SoutheastHEALTH foundation president Patti Ranzini. "Our amazing committee helps us pick the theme, and this year, they came up with a soiree in Paris," Ranzini said, adding that one committee member is making replica Eiffel Towers that will stand 12 feet tall. Cafe scenes and more pieces will contribute to an overall feel of actually being in Paris, she said...
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Storm shelter to be constructed at Perryville schools
(Local News ~ 01/17/20)
A new storm shelter is to be constructed at Perry County Middle and Perryville High Schools to provide protection during severe weather, according to a press release from the school district. This shelter, which will be constructed by Brockmiller Construction, is funded by a $2.2 million FEMA grant with additionally matching. The groundbreaking for this nearly $3 million project will take place at 12:30 p.m. Jan. 31...
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Jackson blessed with community champions, business visionaries
(Column ~ 01/17/20)
"What I'm always fond of saying is, 'The one thing that will never ever change is everything changes,'" said Mike Kohlfeld in a video announcing Kohlfeld Distributing as the Jackson Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year. Kohlfeld was one of several local businesses honored last weekend at the chamber's annual dinner and banquet. A sold out crowd of 575 people packed the Jackson Civic Center to celebrate a thriving community, growing chamber and visionary business leaders...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 01/17/20)
Today is Friday, Jan. 17, the 17th day of 2020. There are 349 days left in the year. Today's Highlights in History: On Jan. 17, 1995, more than 6,000 people were killed when an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.2 devastated the city of Kobe, Japan. On this date:...
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Prayer 1/18/20
(Prayer ~ 01/17/20)
O Lord Jesus, may we make an effort to show kindness to others every day. Amen.
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On Monday we remember King Jr.'s civil rights legacy
(Editorial ~ 01/17/20)
Several celebratory events honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will be held Monday, the 25th anniversary of the federal holiday designated as a day of service, with other events to follow in the days ahead. A breakfast is scheduled for 8 a.m. Monday at the Shawnee Park Center with keynote speaker Lamonte Calvin, pastor of New Direction Outreach Ministries. ...
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Whitney Houston, Notorious B.I.G. lead field into rock hall
(Local News ~ 01/17/20)
NEW YORK -- Posthumous inductees Whitney Houston and The Notorious B.I.G. will lead a new class into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, joined by Depeche Mode, the Doobie Brothers, Nine Inch Nails and T-Rex. The gospel-trained Houston, whose soaring voice transformed the Dolly Parton cover "I Will Always Love You" into a gigantic hit, was one of four artists elected after being on the ballot for the first time. The Doobie Brothers, Biggie and T-Rex were the others...
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Not easy being green: North Carolina dog births unique puppy
(National News ~ 01/17/20)
CANTON, N.C. — The Avengers may have gained a canine sidekick after a North Carolina family’s dog gave birth to a bright green puppy named “Hulk.” Gypsy, a white shepherd owned by Haywood County resident Shana Stamey, delivered eight puppies the morning of Jan. 10. Gypsy’s three-hour labor was going smoothly until the fourth puppy came out as a small, but mighty tuft of lime green fur. ...
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Ukraine opens probe of possible surveillance of U.S. ambassador
(National News ~ 01/17/20)
KYIV, Ukraine -- Police in Ukraine are investigating whether the U.S. ambassador came under illegal surveillance by an unknown party before the Trump administration recalled her from Kyiv, Ukrainian authorities said Thursday. The announcement came two days after Democratic lawmakers in the United States released documents and text messages showing an associate of President Donald Trump's personal lawyer communicating with Rudy Giuliani about Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch's removal...
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FBI arrests 3 alleged white supremacists ahead of gun rally
(National News ~ 01/17/20)
GREENBELT, Md. -- A former Canadian Armed Forces reservist and two other men who authorities say are linked to a violent white supremacist group were arrested Thursday, just days before they were believed to be headed to a pro-gun rally in Virginia's capital...
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Senate passes U.S.-Canada-Mexico trade deal, a Trump priority
(National News ~ 01/17/20)
WASHINGTON -- The Senate overwhelmingly approved a new North American trade agreement Thursday rewriting the rules of trade with Canada and Mexico and gives President Donald Trump a major policy win before senators turn their full attention to his impeachment trial...
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Trump's trial begins, senators vowing 'impartial justice'
(National News ~ 01/17/20)
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Senate opened the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump with quiet ceremony Thursday -- senators standing at their desks to swear an oath of "impartial justice" as jurors, House prosecutors formally reciting the charges and Chief Justice John Roberts presiding...
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Josephine Schuessler
(Obituary ~ 01/17/20)
Josephine Ida Schuessler, 96, of Cape Girardeau died Monday, Jan. 13, 2020, at Southeast Hospital. She was born Oct. 15, 1923, in Cape Girardeau County to John Henry Phillip and Amanda Rosine Springer Frank. She and Victor G. Schuessler were married Sept. 9, 1945, at Hanover Lutheran Church in Cape Girardeau. He preceded her in death Dec. 25, 2003...
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Michelle Oehlert
(Obituary ~ 01/17/20)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Michelle Rae Oehlert, 32, of St. Louis, formerly of Perryville, died Monday, Jan. 13, 2020, at her home. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday at Ford and Young Funeral Home. The funeral will be at 7 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with Deacon Joe Brindley officiating...
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Mary Culbertson
(Obituary ~ 01/17/20)
CHANDLER, Ind. -- Mary Ellen Finley Culbertson, 84, of Chandler, formerly of Scott City, died Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020, at her home. Arrangements are incomplete at Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Scott City.
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Douglas August
(Obituary ~ 01/17/20)
Douglas Gene August, 80, of Scott City died Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020, at his home. He was born Dec. 28, 1939, in Ancell to Mason and Josephine Catherine Welter. He married Velma Jane Krieger on March 14, 1961. He was a conductor for Union Pacific Railroad and was a member of the Eisleben Lutheran Church in Scott City. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy...
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Cape police report 1/17/20
(Police/Fire Report ~ 01/17/20)
The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests n Joseph Parker, 26, of Mound City, Illinois, was arrested on a warrant. n Zander Ackerman, 18, of Jackson was arrested on a warrant...
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Missouri Senate confirms 2 Democratic colleagues to new jobs
(State News ~ 01/17/20)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Two Democratic state senators from Kansas City are leaving to take executive branch jobs. The Senate on Thursday confirmed the appointments of Sen. Shalonn "Kiki" Curls to the state Labor and Industrial Relations Committee and Sen. Jason Holsman to the Missouri Public Service Commission...
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Mo. governor denounces expanding government health care
(State News ~ 01/17/20)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Gov. Mike Parson said Thursday he plans to fight efforts to expand the number of people eligible for government health care, as a ballot initiative to do so gains momentum. Advocates are collecting signatures to put the issue on November's ballot. The proposed constitutional amendment would allow adults earning up to 138% of the federal poverty level to access Medicaid starting in July 2021...
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Out of the past: Jan. 17
(Out of the Past ~ 01/17/20)
MARBLE HILL, Mo. -- A mourning family's search for a missing dog ended yesterday when a Southeast Missourian newspaper carrier discovered the malamute-chow pup; the dog, 9-month-old Wheddo, had been missing since Dec. 27, when he sprang from the mangled wreckage of his owner's truck; his owner, Scott Craig, 38, of Doniphan, Missouri, was killed when he lost control of his truck on Highway 34 west of Burfordville...
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UT MARTIN NAMES LOCAL STUDENTS TO FALL SEMESTER CHANCELLOR’S HONOR ROLL
(Submitted Story ~ 01/17/20)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Jan. 17, 2020 Contact: Nathan Morgan, University Relations, 731-881-7615 Editors: Below is a list of students who requested that your paper receive notification that they have been named to the Chancellor’s Honor Roll at the University of Tennessee at Martin. Each listing includes the student’s name, hometown and honors...
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