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Cape Girardeau County Commission agenda for 2/11/21 meeting
(Local News ~ 02/11/21)
Cape Girardeau County Commission 9 a.m. today 1 Barton Square, Jackson Approval of minute n Minutes from Feb. 8 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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TGI'F' Top Picks 2/11/21
(Local News ~ 02/11/21)
Historic Downtown Sikeston will be hosting 2021 Chocolate Walk on Friday and Saturday during regular business hours in some Downtown stores. This year, participating merchants will have chocolates to sample, some will have in-store specials, and customers can register in each participating store for a chance to win a gift basket from participating merchants worth more than $300 and two tickets to Downtown St. ...
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Recipes for you and your Valentine
(Community ~ 02/11/21)
Valentine's Day dinners for many couples may look a little different this year with the pandemic. Many couples may choose to prepare their dinner at home and stay in this year. There are so many great recipes that are pretty simple to prepare, it can be easy to convince myself to cook at home and have dinner and a movie...
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Cape man arrested in connection with June robbery
(Local News ~ 02/11/21)
A Cape Girardeau man was booked at the Cape Girardeau County Sheriff's Office on robbery charges stemming from an incident that occurred last summer. Austin D. LaRose, 18, was arrested Friday on charges of robbery and armed criminal action. According to a probable-cause statement written by Sgt. ...
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Burglary suspect who evaded police arrested, faces multiple charges
(Local News ~ 02/11/21)
A burglary suspect who allegedly fled from police, wrecked a vehicle and evaded arrest last week was apprehended Monday and faces several charges. Tyler J. Pengelley, 37, of Cape Girardeau was arrested Monday afternoon by Cape Girardeau police officers, and is charged with first-degree burglary, two counts of assault on a law enforcement officer, resisting arrest and stealing...
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Friday vaccine clinic for second doses still on in Poplar Bluff
(Local News ~ 02/11/21)
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo, — Plans are still a go for the COVID-19 mass vaccination clinic Friday for those getting a second shot at the Black River Coliseum in Poplar Bluff. Butler County Health Center Director Emily Goodin said, through emails and calls made by the Missouri National Guard, that clinic registration is full...
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Cape County Sheriff's Office offering prescription delivery for seniors
(Local News ~ 02/11/21)
The Cape Girardeau County Sheriff's Office is offering to help deliver prescription medications that can't be waited on to seniors because of harsh road conditions from winter weather. According to Sgt. Cody Windbigler, this offer is open to all of Cape Girardeau County, however, callers should expect to answer a few questions to ensure there's no other viable way for them to get their medication...
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Highway patrol responds to several accidents Wednesday morning
(Local News ~ 02/11/21)
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported several weather-related accidents Wednesday morning throughout the area. According to Sgt. Clark Parrott, Troop E, which includes Cape Girardeau, Scott, Bollinger and Butler counties, has responded to 52 calls for service, 17 stranded motorists, 31 car accidents and nine injury accidents as of 8 a.m. Wednesday. No fatalities were reported...
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Winter hits area
(Local News ~ 02/11/21)
Cars drive along Independence Street after some ice accumulation Wednesday in Cape Girardeau. ...
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Southeast theater works with noted Broadway creator, will present revue
(Local News ~ 02/11/21)
The COVID-19 pandemic is presenting educational challenges at all levels, but at Southeast Missouri State University, the health emergency is also creating an unexpected opportunity. Next week, Southeast will host the world premiere of "Unlimited: The Music and Lyrics of Stephen Schwartz" for six performances from Feb. 17 through 21 at Bedell Performance Hall on the River Campus...
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Sweet treats and whisk-y business
(Community ~ 02/11/21)
Valentine's Day is right around the corner. While some cringe at the thought of yet another "Hallmark" holiday aimed at separating them from their money, others look at it as one more opportunity to spread the love. It probably will not surprise you to hear I am of the latter category. ...
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Temps near zero increase need for homeless shelters
(Local News ~ 02/11/21)
A weather forecast calling for temperatures falling to near zero this weekend means there will be an increased need for overnight shelters, especially among the homeless. According to National Weather Service forecasts, nighttime temperatures in Cape Girardeau will drop into the single digits Saturday and Sunday, with daytime temperatures only reaching the mid-teens...
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Walmart, Sam's Club locations to administer coronavirus vaccine
(Local News ~ 02/11/21)
Several Walmart and Sam's Club locations in the region will soon begin administering COVID-19 vaccine doses as part of a new federal program. The U.S. Federal Retail Pharmacy Program will begin Friday, and eligible customers may schedule an appointment at walmart.com/COVIDvaccine and samsclub.com/covid...
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Klein seeks two-year term of Cape County public health board
(Local News ~ 02/11/21)
Cassidy Klein is a student at Southeast Missouri State University, where she is studying entrepreneurship. Klein, a 2020 graduate of Saxony Lutheran High School, seeks a two-year term on the PHC Board until 2023. While at Saxony, she earned 18 hours of college credit, so she is a sophomore at Southeast. Responding to questions from the Southeast Missourian, Klein said she has an active political life, is involved at her church, and holds a job at Macy's while attending college. ...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 02/11/21)
Today in History Today is Thursday, Feb. 11, the 42nd day of 2021. There are 323 days left in the year. Today's Highlights in History: On Feb. 11, 2020, the World Health Organization gave the official name of COVID-19 to the disease caused by the coronavirus that had emerged in the Chinese city of Wuhan. A group of 195 evacuees was cleared to end a two-week quarantine at a Southern California military base, where they had been staying since flying out of China amid the coronavirus outbreak...
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Greene is bad for GOP
(Letter to the Editor ~ 02/11/21)
U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia was stripped of several House committee assignments after expressing views considered dangerous by many. She promoted QAnon, a disproven and discredited conspiracy theory alleging that a secret cabal of Satan-worshipping, cannibalistic pedophiles is running a global child sex-trafficking ring. The group figured prominently in the United States Capitol insurrection that killed a Capitol police officer and numerous others...
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2021 priorities
(Column ~ 02/11/21)
As we begin 2021, it is important that we set priority goals for the City of Jackson for the upcoming year. These goals were initially compiled by the Board of Aldermen last fall and have since been refined and included in the 2021 budget. Overall, the objective of the city's infrastructure strategy is to prepare our community of more than 15,000 people for the continued growth of both population and commercial business over the next 20 years. ...
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Harry Thele
(Obituary ~ 02/11/21)
Henry "Harry" Thele, 75, of Jackson passed away Monday, Jan. 8, 2021, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Born Dec. 19, 1945, on the family farm in Leopold, Missouri, to Henry and Tillie Koenig Thele. He was one of 13 siblings. He and Brenda Sue Crites were married Aug. 7, 1965. They had been married nearly 50 years, when Brenda passed away July 26, 2015...
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Velda Sutterer
(Obituary ~ 02/11/21)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Velda T. Sutterer, age 83, of Perryville died Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021, at her residence. Visitation will be from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Monday at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Perryville. Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. at the church, with the Rev. Joe Geders, C.M., officiating. Burial will be at Mount Hope Cemetery in Perryville...
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Robert Nix
(Obituary ~ 02/11/21)
Robert D. "Bob" Nix, 83, of Jackson passed away Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021, at Southeast Hospital. He was born Aug. 1, 1937, in Delta to Walter and Opal Gibbons Nix. Bob proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1955 until 1959 and was stationed on the U.S.S. Benner. After his service, he married Margaret Long on March 11, 1960, in Advance, Missouri...
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Betty Kerr
(Obituary ~ 02/11/21)
Betty Jean Kerr died Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021, at the Lutheran Home at the age of 88. Betty is survived by a daughter, Renee (Dan) Shandy of Cape Girardeau; son, Michael (Wendy) Kerr of Las Vegas, Nevada; granddaughter, Chelsea Bowerman (husband, John Dedeke) of St. Louis; and numerous nieces and nephews...
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Morris Cobb
(Obituary ~ 02/11/21)
Morris Cobb of Millersville, age 79, passed away peacefully at home with his family Tuesday, Feb 9, 2021. He was born Jan. 23, 1942, in St Louis to Venah and Webster Cobb. He was married to Lynda Limbaugh on May 29, 1965, in Jackson. The first five years of their marriage was spent in St Louis. ...
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Virus dims Carnival joy and commerce on a New Orleans street
(Community ~ 02/11/21)
NEW ORLEANS -- During last year's Carnival season, tourists at the Elysian Fields Inn gathered over breakfast to talk about parades from the night before. At NOLA Art Bar, they sipped cocktails and watched a parade go by. At Kajun's Pub, many revelers started and ended Fat Tuesday in the bar...
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AP-NORC poll: A third of U.S. adults skeptical of COVID shots
(National News ~ 02/11/21)
NEW YORK -- About 1 in 3 Americans say they definitely or probably won't get the COVID-19 vaccine, according to a new poll some experts say is discouraging news if the U.S. hopes to achieve herd immunity and vanquish the outbreak. The poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research found while 67% of Americans plan to get vaccinated or have already done so, 15% are certain they won't and 17% say probably not. ...
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Missouri wildlife officials seek help in finding person who shot bald eagle
(State News ~ 02/11/21)
POTOSI, Mo. -- Missouri wildlife officials are seeking the public's help in finding the person who shot and injured a bald eagle, which later had to be euthanized. The protected raptor was reported injured Friday when the U.S. Forest Service called Conservation Agent Jaymes Hall about the bird having been spotted in southern Washington County, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported...
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Trump trial video shows scope, danger of Capitol riot
(National News ~ 02/11/21)
WASHINGTON – Prosecutors unveiled new security video in Donald Trump’s impeachment trial Wednesday, showing the mob of rioters breaking into the Capitol, smashing windows and doors and searching menacingly for Vice President Mike Pence and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi as overwhelmed police begged on their radios for help. In the previously unreleased recordings, the House prosecutors displayed gripping scenes of how close the rioters were to the country’s leaders, roaming the halls chanting “Hang Mike Pence,” some equipped with combat gear. ...
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Speak Out 2/11/21
(Speak Out ~ 02/11/21)
Many thanks to Park Pharmacy for their efficient and effective procedures for handling COVID vaccines. We are fortunate to have several sites in Cape Girardeau that have made the distribution of this vaccine available to so many of us. Thank you, President Biden. I enjoy paying more for gasoline. Shutdown some more pipelines and make more people happy while you are at it. Spread the cheer as only you can...
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Prayer 2/11/21
(Prayer ~ 02/11/21)
O Lord Jesus, thank you that we can place our hope in you, our Savior. Amen.
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Cape Girardeau fire report 2/11/21
(Police/Fire Report ~ 02/11/21)
CAPE GIRARDEAU The Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls. Feb. 9 n Medical assists were made at 2:52 a.m. on Mimosa Drive; 5:06 a.m. on Linden Street; 7:20 a.m. on Jefferson Avenue; 10:03 a.m. on Woodbine Place; 11:07 on South Spring Avenue; 11:53 a.m. on Dalhousie Drive; 12:21 p.m. on South Hanover Street...
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Area police reports 2/11/21
(Police/Fire Report ~ 02/11/21)
CAPE GIRARDEAU The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Thefts n Larceny was reported in the 1400 block of Pemiscot Street. n Larceny was reported in the 700 block of Broadway. n Larceny was reported in the 1400 block of Whitener Street.n Larceny was reported in the 200 block of North Spring Avenue...
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Out of the past: Feb. 11
(Out of the Past ~ 02/11/21)
The Rev. Cecil and Darlene Barham have accepted the senior pastor position at First Assembly of God Church in El Centro, California; they served Bethel Assembly of God Church here from January 1989 to Jan. 14, 1996; during the search for a new pastor, Youth Pastor Phillip Roop and Associate Pastor Jay McDonald have assumed the roles of interim pastors...
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Civil War Weekend in Anna-Jonesboro Feb. 19th -21st
(Submitted Story ~ 02/11/21)
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICATION: (618-833-8745) Civil War Weekend of Union County, IL -- to be held Feb. 19-21st in Anna and Jonesboro The annual event -- sponsored by the Shawnee Hills Arts Council, P.A.S.T. of Union Co., and the Looking for Lincoln National Heritage Area --will include several days of events...
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Guardian Angel School Celebrates Catholic Schools Week 2021
(Submitted Story ~ 02/11/21)
Catholic School Week 2021, January 31 to February 5, had a different atmosphere this year with covid, at Guardian Angel School in Oran, Missouri. Normally the week is started with an All School Mass on Sunday, with the students participating in the Mass parts and a school choir singing. ...
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Guardian Angel School Celebrates Catholic Schools Week 2021
(Submitted Story ~ 02/11/21)
Guardian Angel Students had lots of fun during Catholic Schools Week 2021.
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Guardian Angel School Celebrates Catholic Schools Week 2021
(Submitted Story ~ 02/11/21)
As the week goes on, Guardian Angel School students continue to enjoy their CSW festivities.
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Guardian Angel School Celebrates Catholic Schools Week 2021
(Submitted Story ~ 02/11/21)
The end of CSW at Guardian Angel School brings the students for a morning of bowling at West Park Lanes in Cape and then dismissal at noon.
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