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Fort C -- the star fort
(Column ~ 12/24/21)
Construction on Fort C occurred concurrent with the building of the other forts. Fears of attack in summer 1861 fueled a flurry of construction. Over 1,000 Union soldiers, enslaved men, local citizens and Confederate prisoners all labored on the fortifications through the late summer and early fall...
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Jason Crowell named again to Cape MAGNET, mental health appointments made
(Local News ~ 12/24/21)
Former Missouri lawmaker Jason Crowell was appointed Thursday to a one-year term on the Cape County MAGNET board of directors by the Cape Girardeau County Commission. Crowell was previously named to an interim slot on MAGNET's board in October to serve until the end of 2021 to replace John Thompson, who left the board to become MAGNET's interim executive director...
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Editorial: The Christmas story, according to St. Luke
(Editorial ~ 12/24/21)
As is tradition, the Southeast Missourian publishes the biblical Christmas story. It is a simple story, but the birth in a stable some 2,000 years ago changed the world. We share scripture from the Gospel according to St. Luke, Chapter 2 And it came to pass those days that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed. (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) And all went to be taxed, every one unto his own city...
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Sponsored: The Bank of Missouri partners with student athletes to bring financial literacy to schools, communities
(B Magazine ~ 12/24/21)
Financial literacy has been part of The Bank of Missouri’s culture for many years. But the organization is now partnering with college athletes to bring an educational program to local schools. Aaron Panton, regional bank president, told B Magazine that The Bank of Missouri has offered a free online tutorial for several years. It’s a simple, self-guided tutorial that allows all users to learn the basics of money...
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Some of region's most notable passed in 2021
(Local News ~ 12/24/21)
A globally known entertainer. A seminal figure in the local Jewish community. A longtime high school sports official. Those and more passed in 2021. Ten of the region's notable deaths, in alphabetical order: Cape Girardeau attorney and former president of the Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents Donald L. Dickerson, whose vision led to creation of the university's River Campus, died at his home following a lengthy illness...
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Scott Co. officials approve dip into federal funding
(Local News ~ 12/24/21)
Emergency response times may soon get a little quicker in Scott County. Scott County commissioners have approved a request from Scott County emergency service agencies to use federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for equipment upgrades. According to Second District Commissioner Donnie Kiefer, commissioners approved an allocation of nearly $2.8 million of the county's ARPA funds for the requested upgrades...
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Out of the past: Dec. 24
(Out of the Past ~ 12/24/21)
ST. LOUIS -- Mercantile Bancorporation Inc. and Roosevelt Financial Group, Inc., announced yesterday the organizations have signed a definitive merger agreement which will create the largest locally-managed and independently-owned financial services organization headquartered in the lower Midwest; Mercantile is headquartered in St. ...
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Thelma Smothers
(Obituary ~ 12/24/21)
Thelma Mae Smothers, 98, of Jackson, formerly of Olive Branch, Illinois, died Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021, at The Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau. Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. Monday at Crain Funeral Home in Tamms, Illinois, The funeral will be at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Sam Ramdial officiating. Interment will follow in Olive Branch Cemetery...
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