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Marquand man charged with additional sex crimes
(Local News ~ 04/14/21)
A Marquand, Missouri, man in custody at the Cape Girardeau County Jail has been charged with new alleged sexual abuse crimes. Joseph Jones, 51, is newly charged with second-degree statutory sodomy and incest from an incident that allegedly occurred Nov. 27...
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Christian comedian will bring 'coincidental comedy' to Jackson
(Local News ~ 04/14/21)
The news has been depressing lately. For more than a year, Americans have been living in the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has disrupted lives and livelihoods for millions of people. On top of that, it's almost impossible to turn on the news or read a newspaper these days without seeing a story about crime, political scandals, economic despair, civil unrest and natural disasters...
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Boil-water advisory issued in Scott City
(Local News ~ 04/14/21)
Scott City officials issued a boil-water advisory for the city Tuesday afternoon. A vehicle collided with a fire hydrant, prompting the advisory, according to a news release. Officials said they will notify residents through the city's website and social media channels and local news outlets when the advisory is lifted, the release stated...
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River Flood Wall Project Complete
(Local News ~ 04/14/21)
Three people observe the Mississippi River on Tuesday near the Themis Street entrance of the flood wall. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will host ceremonies today at the Merriweather Street pumping station to mark completion of a $20 million upgrade and maintenance of the flood wall and the downtown pumping stations that began more than a decade ago. The Themis Street gate will be closed by the City of Cape Girardeau on Thursday as the river level rises toward flood stage
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Optimism about passenger volume rebounding at Cape Airport
(Local News ~ 04/14/21)
The Cape Girardeau Regional Airport Advisory Board was told Tuesday by an industry expert the COVID-19 pandemic "devastated the entire travel industry, not just the airlines," but believes the country is in "an accelerated recovery" following the loss of 120,000 airline jobs in 2020...
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Missouri lawmakers consider day to honor Rush Limbaugh
(State News ~ 04/14/21)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Missouri lawmakers are considering setting aside a day each January to honor the late Rush Limbaugh, a proposal that has ignited controversy. The Cape Girardeau native gained national fame before he died in February at age 70 after a battle with cancer...
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Cape County commissioners appoint new member to county health board
(Local News ~ 04/14/21)
Cape Girardeau County commissioners on Monday appointed Dr. Philip Taylor to the Cape Girardeau County Public Health Center Board of Trustees. Taylor -- who practiced in Cape Girardeau for 36 years, specializing in internal medicine and rheumatology -- fills a vacancy on the board left by Roland "Rollie" Sander, who died in February...
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Johnson & Johnson vaccine pause affects Scott County clinic
(Local News ~ 04/14/21)
The federal government's decision to pause use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine because of a handful of serious blood clots following a vaccination is affecting some vaccination appointments in the region. Scott County Health Department had scheduled a J&J vaccine clinic for today. Officials encouraged those who had an appointment to call (573) 471-4044 to discuss options...
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Missouri bicentennial: Cape Girardeau's central role in the state flag
(Local News ~ 04/14/21)
Marie Watkins Oliver of Cape Girardeau was a determined and indefatigable woman, who, after becoming a regent of the Daughters of the American Revolution in the early 20th century, made it a mission to ensure Missouri had a state flag. Missouri came into the Union as America's 24th state in 1821, "with a coat of arms and a shield with two grizzly bears on it, but no flag," Nickell said. ...
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Rooting for the White Sox
(04/14/21)
Like most baseball fans in this region, I root for the St. Louis Cardinals. That interest began at age four, amid baseball cards, info-packed Cardinals yearbooks, barber shop talk and radio broadcasts by the unmatched team of Harry Caray, Jack Buck and Joe Garagiola. ...
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Prayer 4/14/21
(Prayer ~ 04/14/21)
Almighty God, may we turn our eyes to you, our creator and Lord. Amen.
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Speak Out 4/14/21
(Speak Out ~ 04/14/21)
Speak Out When a comprehensive history of social media is written, Speak Out will be prominently remembered as a key, originally low-tech precursor to Twitter and an inspiration to those originally thought not to be aware of it such as Jobs, Zuckerberg and Trump...
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Blunt visit reinforces need for kids to be in school
(Editorial ~ 04/14/21)
Blunt visit reinforces need for kids to be in school We are nearing the end of the school year with events like prom and commencement to be held in the coming weeks. What a difference one year can make. Last spring, Southeast Missouri students were forced to learn virtually and many missed out or had to make alternative, COVID-safe arrangements for these rights of passage...
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Future of the GOP may hinge on Florida
(Column ~ 04/14/21)
You know all those "Florida Man" stories? "Florida man arrested for throwing alligator through drive-thru window," "Florida man learns the hard way he stole laxatives, not opioids," etc.? There are several theories for why Florida men stand out so much, starting with Florida is just weird. ...
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Musician couple host concerts to fundraise for food pantry
(National News ~ 04/14/21)
NEW YORK -- When Erin Shields belted out "Being Alive" -- the showstopper from the Broadway classic "Company" -- the title had extra levels of meaning. This virtual concert, broadcast from Shields' living room, helped fund the food pantry at Mosaic West Queens Church, which is feeding hungry residents of the Sunnyside neighborhood. It also gave Shields and her husband, David Shenton, an opportunity to resume their artistic lives...
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U.S. agency says women can get abortion pill via mail
(National News ~ 04/14/21)
WASHINGTON -- Women seeking an abortion pill will not be required to visit a doctor's office or clinic during the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. health officials said Tuesday in the latest reversal in an ongoing legal battle over the medication. The Food and Drug Administration announced the policy change a day earlier in a letter to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, one of several medical groups that has sued over the restriction put in place under the Trump administration...
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Biden raises concerns with Putin about Ukraine confrontation
(National News ~ 04/14/21)
BRUSSELS -- President Joe Biden urged Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday to "de-escalate tensions" following a Russian military buildup on Ukraine's border in their second tense call of Biden's young presidency. Biden also told Putin the U.S. ...
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Muslims mark Ramadan amid virus surge and new restrictions
(International News ~ 04/14/21)
MECCA, Saudi Arabia -- Muslims in many parts of the world marked the start of Ramadan on Tuesday, but a spike in coronavirus cases in several countries has once again put curbs on the holy month's signature feasts and lengthy prayers in mosques. Still, there were glimmers Ramadan 2021 could feel less restricted than last year, when Islam's holiest period coincided with the start of the coronavirus pandemic. ...
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U.S. to withdraw all troops from Afghanistan by Sept. 11
(National News ~ 04/14/21)
WASHINGTON -- President Joe Biden will withdraw all U.S. troops from Afghanistan by Sept. 11, the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on America coordinated from that country, several U.S. officials said Tuesday. The decision defies a May 1 deadline for full withdrawal under a peace agreement the Trump administration reached with the Taliban last year, but leaves no room for additional extensions. ...
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U.S. recommends 'pause' for J&J shots in blow to vaccine drive
(National News ~ 04/14/21)
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. on Tuesday recommended a "pause" in use of the single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine to investigate reports of rare but potentially dangerous blood clots, setting off a chain reaction worldwide and dealing a setback to the global vaccination campaign...
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Missouri pauses use of Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine
(State News ~ 04/14/21)
Missouri joined other states Tuesday and suspended the use of Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine as federal agencies look into six cases in which women who received the single-dose drug developed blood clots. Dr. Randall Williams, director of the state's Department of Health and Senior Services, said in a news release Missouri was taking the step out of "an abundance of caution." He made the announcement after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration advised pausing the use of the drug while they investigate the six cases.. ...
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House-backed bill would allow higher college tuition hikes
(State News ~ 04/14/21)
COLUMBIA, Mo. -- Missouri colleges and universities would have free rein to hike student tuition under a bill the House passed Tuesday. Lawmakers voted 128-14 in favor of the bill, with 12 avoiding weighing in directly by voting "present." The provision was tacked on another wide-ranging bill dealing with numerous higher education issues...
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Vivian Vanscoy
(Obituary ~ 04/14/21)
BELL CITY, Mo. -- Vivian M. Vanscoy, 81, of Bell City passed away Saturday, April 10, 2021, at her son's home in Rolla, Missouri. She was born in Painton, Missouri, Sept. 8, 1939, to the late James Evans and Georgia Flowers Long. On Dec. 6, 1958, she married Marion Lee Vanscoy, and they were later blessed with three children...
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Verna Ringwald
(Obituary ~ 04/14/21)
Verna Mae Ringwald, 90, of Jackson passed away Tuesday, April 13, 2021, at Chateau Girardeau in Cape Girardeau. She was born May 22, 1930, in Delta to Albert and Ruth Roe Crites. She and Paul H. Ringwald were married April 14, 1951, in Delta. They had been married 66 years when Paul passed away Oct. 7, 2017...
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Joan Lawrence
(Obituary ~ 04/14/21)
Joan Stuckey was born at the turning point of the Great Depression in Oran, Missouri, to Ray and Margaret Stuckey, the couple's first and only daughter. Joan passed away Saturday, March 27, 2021, at Suburban Hospital in Bethesda, Maryland, at age 86...
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Harold Glasener
(Obituary ~ 04/14/21)
ZALMA, Mo. -- Harold Clyde Glasener, 86, of Zalma passed away Sunday, April 11, 2021, at the Chaffee (Missouri) Nursing Center. He was born July 18, 1934, in Zalma, son of Jessie Clyde and Lillie M. Stratman Glasener. He and Jeanette Schumacher were united in marriage on March 31, 2001, and she survives him of the home...
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Area police reports 4/13/21
(Police/Fire Report ~ 04/14/21)
CAPE GIRARDEAU Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Assaults n Assault was reported in the 1000 block of Bloomfield Street. n Assault was reported in the 600 block of Sycamore Circle. n Assault was reported in the 200 block of St. Francis Drive...
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Out of the past: April 14
(Out of the Past ~ 04/14/21)
Dr. Richard L. Konichek is the new pastor of Family Worship Center, 800 S. Sprigg; during his 20 years as pastor he has conducted a nursing home ministry, jail ministry, and served as chaplain in several boys youth homes; he also has served as vice president and president of a ministerial association...
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Cape Girardeau fire report 4/14/21
(Police/Fire Report ~ 04/14/21)
CAPE GIRARDEAU The Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls. April 12 n Medical assists were made at 4:32 a.m. on South Kingshighway; 7:53 a.m. on Percy Drive; 10:20 a.m. on South Ellis Street; 11:19 a.m. on Doctors Park; 1:13 p.m. on William Street; 1:48 p.m. on South Kingshighway; 2:27 p.m. on North Kingshighway; 3:37 p.m. on South Mount Auburn Road;...
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