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I-57/U.S. 60 reduced for surface treatment
(Local News ~ 09/09/21)
IInterstate 57/U.S. 60 in Mississippi, New Madrid, Scott and Stoddard counties — between Route B in Bertrand, Missouri, and Highway 25 in Dexter, Missouri — will be reduced to one lane in each direction as contractor crews improve the driving surface. ...
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Cape Girardeau County Commission agenda for 9/9/21 meeting
(Local News ~ 09/09/21)
Cape Girardeau County Commission 9 a.m. today 1 Barton Square, Jackson Approval of minutes n Minutes from Sept. 2 meeting 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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Recipes for when it's just the two of you
(Community ~ 09/09/21)
I was visiting with a gentleman at church a couple of weeks ago, and he suggested I share a few recipes for cooking for two and smaller serving sized recipes. Our discussion made me realize how I have had to adjust to cooking for two over the past couple of years. It is very different cooking such small quantities and a hard habit to break...
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Jackson aldermen create COVID relief fund
(Local News ~ 09/09/21)
It was just over two weeks ago when Jackson city clerk Liza Walker received a fax telling her nearly $1.5 million had just been electronically deposited by the federal government into Jackson's bank account. The deposit of $1,496,845.37 was courtesy of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 passed by Congress as part of the government's COVID-19 relief efforts, and although Jackson city officials are happy to have the funds, they aren't sure how to use it yet...
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Cape Girardeau native raises funds to help Hurricane Ida victim
(Local News ~ 09/09/21)
Brandon Diggins said he couldn't believe his luck last week when he had to flee to Atlanta from his hometown of Slidell, Louisiana. He survived Hurricane Katrina almost exactly 16 years ago, and now he had to evacuate his wife and three kids from another hurricane...
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No passport needed to travel to the Balkan Store & Bakery
(Community ~ 09/09/21)
I found myself in the frozen north again on Labor Day (that's St. Louis, for those who don't understand my brain) and decided it was a fine opportunity to find a new place to eat. Despite the holiday, I found a wonderful little nook in Chesterfield called the Balkan Store & Bakery. Located in a tidy little strip mall at 13393 Olive Boulevard, "A Taste of Europe" was proudly proclaimed on its sign...
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Scott City chamber gauges membership support for use-tax referendum
(Local News ~ 09/09/21)
The Scott City Area Chamber of Commerce is asking its 46 member businesses to respond to an email survey about the upcoming use-tax referendum on the city's November's ballot. Mike Dudek, city administrator, said Wednesday the proposed levy, also referred to as an internet sales tax, will be identical to Scott City's current 1.75% sales tax, if passed by a simple majority vote...
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Difference Makers: Charlotte Craig has been a champion for health care, area animals
(B Magazine ~ 09/09/21)
“I jokingly tell people, ‘I’ll take care of you as much as I’ll take care of a hurt dog.’ And it’s true. And I’ve proven it,” Charlotte Craig said.
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Cape Girardeau police seek burglary suspect
(Local News ~ 09/09/21)
Cape Girardeau police are searching for a suspect wanted in the Sept. 3 burglary of a local gas station. According to a news release from Cape Girardeau Police Department, the white male suspect stole an undisclosed amount of money from the facility in the 2500 block of Veterans Memorial Drive...
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Southeast Missouri State to observe Patriot Day in two events
(Local News ~ 09/09/21)
Southeast Missouri State University will observe Patriot Day in remembrance of the fallen from the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, with events today and Friday. A 20th Year Commemoration Ceremony will be held from 7:40 to 8:30 a.m. Friday in front of Academic Hall. The Southeast community and public are invited to attend...
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Local artist's mosaics on display at River Heritage Museum
(Local News ~ 09/09/21)
Cape River Heritage Museum is now displaying the artwork of local artist David Cargle, today through Sept. 25. The exhibit displays about 25 glass mosaic wall hanging pieces, in a variety of size, colors and depictions. "I'm kind of getting a kick out of it in this stage in my life. You know, right now, it's pretty exciting," Cargle said about the exhibit...
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Hospitalizations for coronavirus rapidly increasing in Sikeston
(Local News ~ 09/09/21)
COVID-19 hospitalizations at one of the region's medical centers are nearing their pandemic peak. According to officials with Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, virus hospitalizations are continuing to climb. Monthly hospitalizations had fallen to fewer than 10 earlier this year (April through June), but admissions have steadily climbed since -- 21 in July, 79 in August and 20 through the first six days of September. ...
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What's Past is Prologue: Houck Stadium's humble beginnings 91 years ago
(Local News ~ 09/09/21)
The "What's Past is Prologue" series, an homage to William Shakespeare's "The Tempest," looks at events of the past that seem to reoccur later with remarkable similarities. Frank Nickell of the Kellerman Foundation for Historic Preservation, previously a longtime faculty member at Southeast Missouri State University, is primary historian for these articles, which will be carried intermittently in the Southeast Missourian...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 09/09/21)
Today is Thursday, Sept. 9, the 252nd day of 2021. There are 113 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Sept. 9, 1850, California became the 31st state of the union. On this date: In 1776, the second Continental Congress made the term "United States" official, replacing "United Colonies."...
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Texas is the reason
(Column ~ 09/09/21)
Like everyone under the age of 50, I was born after Roe v. Wade. It's worth reflecting: If our parents knew what we'd experience in life and the mistakes we would make, would they have decided not to have had us? Terrorist attacks. A global pandemic. ...
- Prayer 9/9/21 (Prayer ~ 09/09/21)
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Speak Out 9/9/21
(Speak Out ~ 09/09/21)
You want me to take the vaccine? Mail it to me and I'll vaccinate myself and mail back the paperwork stating I'm fully vaccinated. You trust me, right? It's just like mail-in voting. Here is something to ponder. The same government that took 20 years to replace the Taliban with the Taliban is now fighting a war with COVID...
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Sponsored: What toothpaste should you use?
(Insiders Advice ~ 09/09/21)
When asked about what toothpaste to buy, the short answer is to look for the seal of acceptance from the American Dental Association (ADA). New products are on the shelves and can make the choice confusing. With the approval of the ADA, you can rest assured that you will have toothpaste with tested ingredients that will do as the product is labeled...
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Cape Girardeau Fire report 9/9/21
(Police/Fire Report ~ 09/09/21)
CAPE GIRARDEAU The Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls. n Medical assists were made at 5:18 a.m. on Jefferson Avenue; 6:39 a.m. on Scott Street; 8:07 a.m. on North Hanover Street; 9:51 a.m. on North Henderson Avenue; 12:59 p.m. on North Kingshighway; 6:32 p.m. on Jefferson Avenue; 8:53 p.m. on Broadway...
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Births 9/9/21
(Births ~ 09/09/21)
Son to Cody and Summer Black of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Hospital, 1:22 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 15, 2021. Name, Kenton Philip. Weight, 9 pounds, 7 ounces. First child. Mrs. Black is the daughter of Dwayne and Karla Proctor of Benton, Missouri. She works at Southeast Hospital. Black is the son of Sharon Black of Sikeston, Missouri, and the late Philip Black. He is employed by Helena Agri-Enerprises...
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Lester Sladek
(Obituary ~ 09/09/21)
Lester T. Sladek Sr., 92, of Oak Ridge died Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021, at his home. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday at Ford and Sons Funeral Home in Jackson. Funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at Russell Heights Cemetery in Jackson...
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Donald Sievers
(Obituary ~ 09/09/21)
Donald R. Sievers, 80, of Jackson died Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021, at his home. Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday at McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson, and from 1 p.m. to service time Sunday at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Jackson...
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Pastor Jack Owens
(Obituary ~ 09/09/21)
CHAFFEE, Mo. -- Pastor Jack Owens, 80, of Chaffee died on Sept. 7, 2021, at his home. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Scott City. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. on Friday at New Life Gospel center in Scott City with the Rev. Kenny Strong, Rev. Cletus Glueck, Rev. Larry Taylor, and Rev. Travis Hendrix officiating. Interment will follow at the Williams Cemetery in Perkins, Missouri...
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Glenda Hughes
(Obituary ~ 09/09/21)
BENTON, Mo. -- Glenda Faye Hughes, 73, of Benton died Monday, Sept. 6, 2021, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. She was born July 13, 1948, in East Prairie, Missouri, to Noel Hugh and Dona Lee Mitchem Lynch. She was an in-home caretaker for SADI and a member of Unity Baptist Church in Benton...
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Mark Graham
(Obituary ~ 09/09/21)
Mark Jeffrey Graham, 63, of Dutchtown passed away Friday, Aug. 27, 2021, after an eight-month battle with cancer. He was surrounded by family on his beloved hill. He was born July 22, 1958, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, to Homer and Colleen Graham. Mark was a man of his word and enjoyed the years he spent growing his company, Graham Hauling of Cape Girardeau, although his greatest pride and joy were his two daughters and his loving bunch of grandchildren. ...
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Danny Davis
(Obituary ~ 09/09/21)
BENTON, Mo. -- Danny Wayne Davis, 66, of Benton died Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021, at his home. He was born Aug. 19, 1955, in Cape Girardeau to William Robert and Neva Dundee Dale Davis. He married Elizabeth Jane Farmer on April 19, 1997, in Benton. He worked for Foamex until his retirement in 2010...
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Mary Ann Brune
(Obituary ~ 09/09/21)
SEDGEWICKVILLE, Mo. -- Mary Ann Brune, 80, of Sedgewickville passed away Monday, Sept. 6, 2021, at the Monticello House in Jackson. She was born Jan. 22, 1941, in Friedheim, daughter of Fred W. and Mary "Leona" Riehn Kurre. She and Clyde "Bill" Brune were married July 19, 1958, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Friedheim. They had been married 53 years when Bill passed away Oct. 5, 2011...
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Robert Barnhart
(Obituary ~ 09/09/21)
CHAFFEE, Mo. -- Robert Alan Barnhart, 75, of Chaffee died Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2021, at the Southeast Hospital emergency room. A memorial service will be conducted at a later date. Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements...
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China chases 'rejuvenation' with control of tycoons, society
(International News ~ 09/09/21)
BEIJING -- An avalanche of changes launched by China's ruling Communist Party has jolted everyone from tech billionaires to school kids. Behind them: President Xi Jinping's vision of making a more powerful, prosperous country by reviving revolutionary ideals, with more economic equality and tighter party control over society and entrepreneurs...
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Ida deaths rise by 11 in New Orleans; La. toll now 26
(National News ~ 09/09/21)
HOUMA, La. -- The death toll in Louisiana from Hurricane Ida rose to 26 Wednesday, after health officials reported 11 additional deaths in New Orleans, mostly older people who perished from the heat. The announcement was grim news amid signs the city was returning to normal with almost fully restored power and a lifted nighttime curfew...
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Thousands get COVID in first weeks of school in Missouri
(State News ~ 09/09/21)
Thousands of Missouri children have been diagnosed with COVID-19 since the new school year began, and at least one rural school closed for cleaning after an outbreak. A map on the state's COVID-19 dashboard breaks down virus cases among people aged 5 to 19 within each school district's geographic boundaries, including non-public school children who live within the district. ...
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Out of the past: Sept. 9
(Out of the Past ~ 09/09/21)
Along with a pet parade in front of the grandstand yesterday, the SEMO District Fair staged a horse show with about 400 animals in 19 classes competing for honors; today's entertainment before the grandstand will be a demolition derby. NASA astronaut and Southeast Missouri State University alumna Linda Godwin will speak at the school's Sept. ...
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Emily Thomas
(Obituary ~ 09/09/21)
Emily Dean Thomas, 56, of Cape Girardeau died Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2021, at her home. She was born Aug. 29, 1965, in Mount Vernon, Illinois, to Ernest George and Caldonia Blackmon-Bland Sr. She and Eric Thomas Sr. were married May 30, 2000, in Cape Girardeau...
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