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Novavax: Large study finds COVID-19 shot about 90% effective
(National News ~ 06/15/21)
Vaccine maker Novavax said Monday its COVID-19 shot was highly effective against the disease and also protected against variants in a large study in the U.S. and Mexico, potentially offering the world yet another weapon against the virus at a time when developing countries are desperate for doses...
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Muddy River Marathon donates $22,000 to CPSEMO
(Local News ~ 06/15/21)
Muddy River Inc. presented a $22,000 donation to Community Partnership of Southeast Missouri (CPSEMO) on Monday, which is a portion of the proceeds from the Muddy River Marathon, held May 1 in Cape Girardeau. Melissa Stickel, executive director of CPSEMO, said the organization is "thrilled and humbled" to receive the donation, which will go toward basic functions and infrastructure needs, and specifically to the Neighborhood Hub space in the group's recently opened headquarters. ...
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Stars and Stripes flies above Cape
(Local News ~ 06/15/21)
Visitors view the memorial wall at Cape County Park North on Flag Day on Monday in Cape Girardeau. The Avenue of Flags was set up for the holiday. ...
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Book covers life, death of Cape founder Pierre-Louis de Lorimier
(Local News ~ 06/15/21)
Fourty years ago, Robert Kuck sifted through an old trading post in Ohio with a metal detector. After finding several artifacts, Kuck decided he wanted to know more about the man who could've put them there. Kuck put his findings into a book published this year titled "Blood and Honor: The Life and Times of Fur Trader Pierre-Louis de Lorimier."...
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Restoration — a Scott City church rises from the ashes
(Local News ~ 06/15/21)
Almost two years ago, a lightning strike destroyed Cornerstone Wesleyan Church, 210 E. Outer Road in Scott City. This Saturday, the congregation — which rebranded as Restoration Community Church, will have a building dedication at its new location, 405 E. Main St...
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Cape chief 'concerned' about new Second Amendment state law
(Local News ~ 06/15/21)
Cape Girardeau Police Chief Wes Blair said Monday he has "concerns" about what he terms "the unintended consequences" of a bill signed over the weekend by Gov. Mike Parson prohibiting enforcement of federal gun laws by local law enforcement officials...
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Center Junction work remains ahead of schedule
(Local News ~ 06/15/21)
Work on the new diverging diamond interchange at the junction of U.S. 61 and Interstate 55 between Cape Girardeau and Jackson, commonly referred to as Center Junction, continues to run well ahead of schedule. The original timeline for the $17.4 million project targeted a November completion date. However, the project manager with general contractor Penzel Construction Co. says work should be finished at least a month before that...
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Semo Port Loop Project on track to finish in 2023
(Local News ~ 06/15/21)
The Southeast Missouri Regional Port Authority already receives and ships to 37 states and 30 countries, but in a couple of years, a new project could stretch the port's impact even further. Semo Port aims to add two new loop tracks and a terminal by 2023...
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I-55 SB on-ramp at Center Junction to close next week
(Local News ~ 06/15/21)
As part of the construction of the diverging diamond interchange at Interstate 55 and U.S. 61 (mile marker 99) between Cape Girardeau and Jackson, the southbound on-ramp at Center Junction will be closed next week. ...
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Speak Out 6/15/21
(Speak Out ~ 06/15/21)
Whatever happened to the N. West End Blvd street improvement project? It looked like they started on it months ago and then just quit. That section of West End Blvd. is in terrible condition. I would like to see this administration create a nationwide multimedia publicity campaign about "not resisting arrest." Everything else is rhetoric!...
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Prayer 6/15/21
(Prayer ~ 06/15/21)
Open our hearts, O God, to respect for and forbearance toward others. Amen.
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Two injured in Scott County crash
(Local News ~ 06/15/21)
Two people were injured in a Scott County crash Friday morning. According to a state Highway Patrol report, Mark Ressel, 64, of Kelso, Missouri, was driving a 2020 Chevrolet Express Van southbound on Route H southeast of Benton, Missouri, at about 10:30 a.m. ...
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Woman cited for drug violations
(Local News ~ 06/15/21)
A Columbia, Missouri, woman was arrested Saturday for alleged drug violations. A state Highway Patrol report said Damesha Washington, 33, was cited for felony unlawful use of a weapon, two counts of felony posession of a controlled substance (heroin and Tramadol) and possession of a controlled substance (marijuana)...
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Mississippi man arrested in Cape Co.
(Local News ~ 06/15/21)
State Highway Patrol officers arrested a Mississippi man Saturday afternoon for alleged drug violations. A report said officers arrested Jamareo Bush, 34, of Starkville, Mississippi, in Cape Girardeau County, citing him for four counts of felony possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine, cocaine, Oxycodone and Clonazepam), unlawful use of drug paraphernalia and no valid operator's license...
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Kansas man arrested for alleged DWI
(Local News ~ 06/15/21)
A Kansas man was arrested Saturday night in Stoddard County, Missouri, for allegedly driving while intoxicated. A state Highway Patrol report said Dallas Gillam, 29, of Olathe, Kansas, was taken into custody for alleged driving while intoxicated, failure to drive on right side of roadway and careless and imprudent driving resulting in an accident...
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Cape woman injured in crash
(Local News ~ 06/15/21)
A Cape Girardeau woman sustained "moderate" injuries in a one-vehicle crash east of Jackson early Sunday morning. According to a state Highway Patrol report, Haley Cato, 26, was traveling northbound on County Road 618 shortly after 12 a.m. Sunday morning when the 2012 Acura TL in which she was an occupant ran off the roadway and struck a tree. The vehicle was being driven by David Ray, 30, who was not injured in the crash...
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Perryville man arrested after crash
(Local News ~ 06/15/21)
A Perryville, Missouri, man was arrested Friday afternoon for allegedly leaving the scene of a crash. A state Highway Patrol report said Luis Salinas Velasco, 21, was arrested in Madison County and cited for felony leaving the scene of a crash with serious physical injuries and felony driving while intoxicated...
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Marquand man dies in crash
(Local News ~ 06/15/21)
A Marquand, Missouri, man died Friday in a one-vehicle crash in Bollinger County, Missouri. A Missouri State Highway Patrol report said Delbert Mills, 65, was eastbound on Highway 72 west of Patton, Missouri, when his 1998 GMC Jimmy left the right side of the roadway and struck a tree. The report said he was not wearing a seat belt...
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Teen dies in Friday night crash
(Local News ~ 06/15/21)
A 17-year-old boy died Friday night in a one-vehicle crash in Cape Girardeau County. The crash occurred at about 11:30 p.m. on County Road 472, according to a state Highway Patrol report. The report said the Friedheim youth was westbound when the 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe he was driving left the roadway, struck and embankment and overturned. He was ejected from the vehicle and pronounced dead on the scene by Coroner Wavis Jordan...
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Kansas City man charged in death of mother of his children
(State News ~ 06/15/21)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- A Kansas City man was charged Monday with killing the mother of their children during an argument. Christopher Sears, 33, was also charged with armed criminal action in the death of Andrea Dean, 32, who was found dead at her home on Sunday...
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Utility's green energy plan fuels debate in Kansas, Missouri
(State News ~ 06/15/21)
TOPEKA, Kan. -- Kansas' largest electric company expects to make its first big investments in solar energy over the next three years and promises zero net carbon emissions in 2045. Environmentalists don't think Evergy is moving quickly enough. Conversely, other critics worry its plans could make electricity more costly and less reliable...
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Missouri AG Eric Schmitt closes Sunshine complaint against governor
(State News ~ 06/15/21)
COLUMBIA, Mo. -- The Missouri attorney general has closed an open-records complaint filed against Gov. Mike Parson, citing the Republican governor's office as a client. At issue is a complaint filed by a Missouri news agency after Parson's office refused to provide resignation letters from top administration officials Randall Williams, the health director, and former Chief Operating Officer Drew Erdmann. The two left Parson's administration in April but no information was provided as to why...
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Births 6/15/21
(Births ~ 06/15/21)
Daughter to Angela Williams of Jackson, Southeast Hospital, 3:49 a.m. Thursday, May 20, 2021. Name, Everly Nova-Lynn. Weight, 6 pounds, 13.5 ounces. Second daughter. Williams is the daughter of Sarah and Mike Sowa of Jackson and the late Scott Williams...
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Area police reports 6/15/21
(Police/Fire Report ~ 06/15/21)
CAPE GIRARDEAU Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. DUI n Driving under the influence was reported at the intersection of North Main Street and North Spanish Street. Assaults n Assault was reported in the 2000 block of North Sprigg Street...
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Jimmie Lee Smyth
(Obituary ~ 06/15/21)
Jimmie Lee Smyth, son of Alvin Smyth and Sarah B. Manion Smyth, was born on May 8, 1930, and departed this life May 3, 2021 in O'Fallon, Missouri, at the age of 90 years. He was born and grew up in the Pyle Community. Jimmie was a member of the First Baptist Church in Dexter, graduated from Dexter High School and University of Missouri, Rolla, with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering...
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Jack Raney
(Obituary ~ 06/15/21)
BOISE, Idaho -- Jack D. Raney, 84, was unexpectedly called home to his Heavenly Father Friday, June 11, 2021. Jack was born in November 1936 to John and Oma Raney in Southall, Arkansas. He grew up in Fordyce, Arkansas, and Missouri and graduated from Illmo High School in Scott City...
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Scott McCants
(Obituary ~ 06/15/21)
Scott McCants, 48, of Jackson died Sunday, June 13, 2021, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Arrangements are incomplete at Ford and Sons Funeral Home.
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Sherry Kueker
(Obituary ~ 06/15/21)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Sherry Lynn Kueker, 57, of Perryville died Sunday, June 13, 2021, in Perryville. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday and 6:30 to 8 a.m. Friday at Ford and Young Funeral Home in Perryville. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Perryville with the Rev. Matthew Marks officiating. Burial will be at the church cemetery...
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Wade Keesee
(Obituary ~ 06/15/21)
Wade Robert Keesee, son of Monty and Michelle Keesee, was born Dec. 6, 1992, in Santa Ana, California, but was raised on 100 acres of "his own heaven" in Scott City that overlooked the Mississippi River. He was the biggest family man, husband of 10 years, father, son, brother and best friend to many. Wade's time on this earth was cut short Saturday, June 12, 2021, by doing what he loved at the age of 28...
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Charles Jordon
(Obituary ~ 06/15/21)
Charles Henry Jordon passed away at 10:10 a.m. June 12, 2021. He was born June 22, 1934, to Trentis and Lydia Muster Jordon. He married M. Fae Green Jordon on June 18, 1955, at Patton Presbyterian Church. Charles quit school after finishing the sixth grade to help support his family. At the age of 15, he started working at his father's gas station. When he turned 16, he went to work at the Handle factory in Jackson...
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Wyatt Berry
(Obituary ~ 06/15/21)
On Friday, June 11, 2021, Wyatt Gene Berry left his earthly home to be with Jesus. Wyatt was born Aug. 29, 2003, to Lindsay and Dean Berry, who survive. He is also survived by two sisters, Zoe and Addie, who reside in the home. Wyatt was blessed with the love of a large family, including several aunts, uncles and cousins...
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Teenager dead, other injured in Missouri shooting
(State News ~ 06/15/21)
ST. LOUIS -- St. Louis police are investigating a shooting that killed a male teenager and wounded a 16-year-old girl. Police say the victims were found around 4 a.m. Monday in the Near North Riverfront neighborhood. Their names have not been released and no arrests have been made...
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Two dead after high-speed crash in St. Louis
(State News ~ 06/15/21)
ST. LOUIS -- St. Louis police have released the names of two people killed in a high-speed collision that happened with such force that it split one of the cars in half. The accident happened around 12:30 a.m. Sunday near an Interstate 55 entrance ramp. Police on Monday identified the victims as 25-year-old Christian Wimbley and 27-year-old Haris Vranjkovina, both of St. Louis...
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Out of the past: June 15
(Out of the Past ~ 06/15/21)
Friday's hot weather didn't stop people from swarming downtown for the opening of Riverfest '96; large crowds showed up early Friday afternoon despite the near-90-degree temperatures; visitors shuffled through the many arts and crafts exhibits, and most couldn't resist the food concessions, stopping for a Riverfest corn dog, funnel cake or ice-cold beverage to fight the heat; even parents had a special place to take their children this year: the Family Fun Village...
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John Guild Chapter NSDAR Attend MSSDAR State Conference
(Submitted Story ~ 06/15/21)
Five members of the John Guild Chapter, NSDAR attended the Missouri State Society Daughters of the American Revolution held June 4-6, 2021 at the Intercontinental Hotel in Kansas City. Members attended meetings and meals where they learned of the accomplishments of the chapters across the state and honored a variety of award winners...
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Installation of Debra Ann Tracy
(Submitted Story ~ 06/15/21)
The installation of Debra Ann Tracy as Pastor of Christ Evangelical Church 33 South Ellis Cape Girardeau,MO was held June 13th at the church. The formal installation service was held in the historic sanctuary with officiants, colleagues, friends and family present to support Debra's ministry...
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