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Cape Girardeau County Commission agenda for 2/4/21 meeting
(Local News ~ 02/04/21)
Cape Girardeau County Commission 9 a.m. today 1 Barton Square, Jackson Approval of minute n Minutes from Feb. 1 meetings Communications/reports -- other elected officials n COVID-19 Update: In an effort to keep Cape Girardeau County residents safe and aware regarding the status of the virus, Emergency Management Agency (EMA) director Mark Winkler will be issuing an update at County Commission meetings. ...
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A few game-day recipes
(Community ~ 02/04/21)
The biggest football game of the year is coming in a few days, and that means snacks, finger foods and treats in front of the television to enjoy the game. Some football fans enjoy their own food traditions, such as chili, barbecue or loaded baked potato bar, but at our house, we usually do a few finger foods and appetizer type items to enjoy throughout the game...
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State rep. raises free speech questions in new House bill
(Local News ~ 02/04/21)
Over the last month, conversation erupted again over concern social media organizations censor or suppress content posted on their websites — particularly conservative opinions. A bill, filed last week in the Missouri House of Representatives by Rep. Hardy Billington, hopes to keep this from happening...
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Shooting forces Caruthersville schools lockdown
(Local News ~ 02/04/21)
Schools in a Southeast Missouri town locked down briefly Wednesday morning in response to a shooting incident. A release from the Caruthersville (Missouri) Police Department indicated a mid-town shooting at about 8 a.m. led authorities to lock down schools until they secured the area...
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Groundbreaking ceremony held for new Millersville fire station construction
(Local News ~ 02/04/21)
A new Millersville Rural Fire Protection District fire station is beginning construction after a groundbreaking was held Wednesday afternoon. The ceremony, attended by members of the district’s board of directors, the fire chief and members of Zoellner Construction, commemorated the beginning of the $900,000 fire station’s construction. Construction is expected to be finished by Aug. 1...
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Bingo is back at Cape Bingo World
(Local News ~ 02/04/21)
The Optimist Club and Notre Dame Regional High School will again be holding games at Bingo World, 823 N. Clark Ave. in Cape Girardeau. On Friday, the Optimists will stage bingo contests for the first time since the pandemic took hold in March. “With vaccinations happening here in the county, we felt it was time to get back,” Optimist representative Bruce Scherer said...
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A dish celebrating Black History Month
(Community ~ 02/04/21)
No matter how good your high school or college American History teacher was, chances are you did not find the study of the Compromise of 1790 as compelling as Lin-Manuel Miranda's musical depiction of it in his hit show, "Hamilton." In Act 2 of the play, the compromise is immortalized by arguably the show's most exciting number, "The Room Where It Happens."...
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Boxed love served up at Tokyo Sushi
(Community ~ 02/04/21)
A new place opens; new food is cooked; a new article is written. Ah, it's like a much more pedestrian circle of life, and I enjoy it. This week I ate at a new restaurant in Jackson — Tokyo Sushi and Steakhouse of Japan. Tokyo Sushi just opened last week, and I couldn't wait to go, so I didn't. ...
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SEMO nursing students aid with vaccinations
(Local News ~ 02/04/21)
Twenty-five Southeast Missouri State University nursing students and faculty members volunteered to support last Friday’s vaccination clinic at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau, according to a news release from the university. Students assisted in multiple roles under the supervision of Southeast faculty and local health care providers, including screening eligible visitors, vaccination administrations and monitoring visitors after they received their doses...
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Center Junction work running 'months ahead of schedule'
(Local News ~ 02/04/21)
The diverging diamond interchange project at the junction of Interstate 55 and U.S. 61, slated for completion by early November, could be finished several months sooner, according to the project’s general contractor. “Everything is really clicking well on that job,” Phil Penzel, chief operating officer at Penzel Construction Co. in Jackson, said Wednesday. “I’m guessing we’re three months ahead of schedule.”...
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TGI'F' Top Picks 2/4/21
(Local News ~ 02/04/21)
The Endless Junkmail Scroll & Other Trashformational Artworks is an installation and interactive site by Vernita Nemec, will be on display Friday though March 26 at Southeast Missouri State University's Catapult Creative House. An opening reception will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. ...
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SoutheastHEALTH, Saint Francis to receive 2,000 vaccine doses on alternating weeks
(Local News ~ 02/04/21)
With state officials saying more than 2 million Missourians are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services has designated 42 hospitals that have the capability of administering 5,000 vaccine doses per week to receive extra doses throughout February...
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Freeze seeks four more years on Cape County health board
(Local News ~ 02/04/21)
John Freeze, a retired dentist, is an incumbent who has served five years on the trustee board and seeks a four-year term in April. He is a 1971 Cape Girardeau Central High graduate, a 1975 alumnus of Southeast Missouri State University and received his dental education from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. ...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 02/04/21)
Today is Thursday, Feb. 4, the 35th day of 2021. There are 330 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On Feb. 4, 1945, President Franklin D. Roosevelt, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill and Soviet leader Josef Stalin began a wartime conference at Yalta...
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Robert Voges
(Obituary ~ 02/04/21)
God called Robert Lynn "Bob" Voges to his heavenly home Monday, Feb. 1, 2021. After a hard battle with metastatic prostate cancer, he passed away at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. Bob was born May 5, 1937, in Jackson to Earl Henry and Louise Catherine Schloss Voges. He was a 1957 graduate of Jackson High school. Prior to graduation, he enlisted in Missouri National Guard, serving from 1956 to 1966 with the 140th Infantry in Jackson...
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Steven Rector
(Obituary ~ 02/04/21)
Steven Wayne Rector, 49, of Cape Girardeau died Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, at his home. A memorial visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Feb. 11 at McCombs Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau. A memorial service will be at 7 p.m. Feb 11 at the funeral home with the Rev. Wavis Jordan officiating...
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Robert Mancillas
(Obituary ~ 02/04/21)
Robert Allen Mancillas, 46, of Oak Ridge, formerly of Scott City, died Monday, Feb. 1, 2021, at his home. He was born Feb. 3, 1974, at Rochelle, Illinois, to Rebecca Mancillas. He worked in construction and was a member of Heritage Apostolic Church in Glen Allen, Missouri...
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Larry Glenn
(Obituary ~ 02/04/21)
Larry Wade Glenn, of Cape Girardeau, surrounded by his loving family, entered his eternal home on Monday, Feb. 1, 2021. He was born on Nov. 28, 1947, to Charlie Leon and Ruby Walker Glenn, both of whom greeted him upon his arrival. On April 12, 1969, he married Pansy Minehart and shared a 50-plus year love affair with her. ...
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Earl Berkbigler
(Obituary ~ 02/04/21)
Earl H. Berkbigler, 87, formerly of Biehle, Missouri, died Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, at Missouri Veteran's Home in Cape Girardeau. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday at St. Maurus Catholic Church in Biehle. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church with the Rev. Patrick Christopher officiating. Burial will be at St. Maurus Catholic Cemetery in Biehle...
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Jay Barnett
(Obituary ~ 02/04/21)
HOUSTON, Texas -- Jay F. Barnett passed away in Houston Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, at the age of 87. He was born in Broseley, Missouri, March 4, 1933, to Clyde and Gertrude Barnett. Jay was preceded in death by his parents; six siblings, Velta, Betty, Joan, Verlin, Vernon and Victor; and his granddaughter, Tessa...
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Snoopy shines in Apple TV+ series that's true to its roots
(Community ~ 02/04/21)
NEW YORK -- "Peanuts" star Snoopy is famous for being a highly imaginative dog, liable at to go off on loony flights of fancy. But, it turns out, his world has some strict rules. No adults can be heard there, just trombones. No technology past the 1970s can be used. And under no circumstances may the inside of Snoopy's doghouse ever be shown...
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With 'Mank' and 'The Crown,' Netflix dominates Globes noms
(Entertainment ~ 02/04/21)
NEW YORK -- After a year where the pandemic nearly emptied movie theaters, Netflix dominated nominations to the 78th Golden Globe Awards on Wednesday, with David Fincher's "Mank" leading film nominees with six nods and "The Crown" topping all television series...
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Out of the past: Feb. 4
(Out of the Past ~ 02/04/21)
Pastor Ron Green and wife, Renee, of Faith Baptist Temple have been called to start a new church in Pennsylvania; Pastor Ron Seal, who has been pastor of Rose City Baptist Church since July, is now pastor of the joint congregations. Karen Wheaton of Decatur, Alabama, sings in the evening at First Assembly of God Church; Wheaton has released nine albums and recorded two videos; she is a regular guest on the Trinity Broadcasting Network...
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Prayer 2/4/21
(Prayer ~ 02/04/21)
O Lord God, we praise you for you are our Eternal Father. Amen.
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Speak Out 2/4/21
(Speak Out ~ 02/04/21)
If masks work, why do businesses need to be closed? If masks don't work, why are we forced to wear them? Regarding: Deer ordinance story in Feb. 2 edition: Where is Two Trees park in Cape Girardeau? After watching Laura Logan's special on Fox about the Mexican cartel's ambush on the Mormon women and children killing three mothers and six children, I believe it's time our Congress declare war on these cartels. ...
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Cape Girardeau fire report 2/4/21
(Police/Fire Report ~ 02/04/21)
CAPE GIRARDEAU The Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls. Feb. 2 n Medical assists were made at 1:41 a.m. on North Kingshighway; 9:32 a.m. on Lakeshore Drive; 12:10 p.m. on Woodlawn Avenue; 7:30 p.m. on Dorothy Street; 8:22 p.m. on Marlin Drive; 9:47 p.m. on William Street...
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Area police reports 2/4/21
(Police/Fire Report ~ 02/04/21)
CAPE GIRARDEAU The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Assaults n Assault was reported in the 900 block of Bellevue Street. n Assault was reported in the 2300 block of Broadway...
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