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Cape Girardeau County Commission agenda for 1/27/22
(Local News ~ 01/27/22)
Cape Girardeau County Commission 9 a.m. today 1 Barton Square, Jackson Approval of minutes n Minutes of stated meeting of Jan. 24 n Closed session minutes from Jan. 20 Appointments and possible action items n Appointment to the Board of Mental Health...
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Snacks or finger foods just right for the next gameday
(Community ~ 01/27/22)
We're right in the middle of football and basketball season, and this usually involves friends and food. The food is typically snacks and finger foods at game time. We watch a tremendous amount of basketball at our house and for those of you who know Scott, when North Carolina is playing his world almost comes to a stop until the game is over. ...
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Mississippi River below 'target level' depth at Cape Girardeau
(Local News ~ 01/27/22)
At a depth of 9.37 feet as of Wednesday night, the Mississippi River at Cape Girardeau is below the Army Corps of Engineers's "target level." According to the website of Corps — which owns, operates and maintains the gauge located off of Aquamsi Street in Cape Girardeau — "target levels are between 11.5 and 12.2 feet for safe navigation of the barge and the Corps try to keep the river above this level."...
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My compliments to the chef
(Community ~ 01/27/22)
Last week I made a bunch of bad decisions after seeing we had nasty weather headed our way. I don't enjoy being cold, but I can certainly appreciate the excuse it gives me to stay warm and cozy at home indulging in all kinds of comfort foods, so off to the store I went to load up on "supplies."...
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Lawless cold case murder to get look from state agencies
(Local News ~ 01/27/22)
A Scott County prosecutor said this week three law enforcement entities are providing new focus on a cold case murder. Prosecuting Attorney Amanda Oesch released a statement Monday saying she has enlisted help from state agencies in the 1992 murder of Angela Mischelle Lawless, who was found shot to death in her vehicle near Interstate 55 at the Benton, Missouri, exit. The Southeast Missouri State University nursing student had been shot three times and had suffered a blow to the head...
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Breyer to retire from Supreme Court
(National News ~ 01/27/22)
WASHINGTON — Longtime liberal Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer is retiring, numerous sources said Wednesday, giving President Joe Biden his first high court opening, which he has pledged to fill with the historic naming of the court’s first Black woman. ...
- 'Commit to love one another': MLK Celebration Dinner speaker: Helping one another is way to strengthen community (Local News ~ 01/27/22)
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Today in History
(National News ~ 01/27/22)
Today is Thursday, Jan. 27, the 27th day of 2022. There are 338 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Jan. 27, 1967, astronauts Virgil I. "Gus" Grissom, Edward H. White and Roger B. Chaffee died in a flash fire during a test aboard their Apollo spacecraft...
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Prayer 1-27-22
(Prayer ~ 01/27/22)
O Lord God, we praise you, for you knew us before we were born. Amen.
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Crimes are crimes, no matter how petty
(Column ~ 01/27/22)
There's nothing petty about petty crime. Tolerate it, and society descends into disorder. You're standing in line at Starbucks and watch a freeloader go to the front, pick out a sandwich and walk out without paying. No one says a word. Or you pay your bills, then find out thieves have robbed the blue USPS box to abscond with your checking information and empty your account. That happened to me last week...
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US offers no concessions in response to Russia on Ukraine
(National News ~ 01/27/22)
Associated Press WASHINGTON -- The Biden administration and NATO told Russia on Wednesday there will be no U.S. or NATO concessions on Moscow's main demands to resolve the crisis over Ukraine. In separate written responses delivered to the Russians, the U.S. and NATO held firm to the alliance's open-door policy for membership, rejected a demand to permanently ban Ukraine from joining, and said allied deployments of troops and military equipment in Eastern Europe are nonnegotiable...
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Vaccine mandate to kick in for first wave of health workers
(National News ~ 01/27/22)
Associated Press Health care workers in about half the states face a Thursday deadline to get their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine under a Biden administration mandate that will be rolled out across the rest of the country in the coming weeks. While the requirement is welcomed by some, others fear it will worsen already serious staff shortages if employees quit rather than comply...
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Cape Girardeau Fire report 1/27/22
(Police/Fire Report ~ 01/27/22)
CAPE GIRARDEAU Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls. Jan. 25n Medical assists were made at 1:29 a.m. on South Henderson Avenue; 5:55 a.m. on North Silver Springs Roads; 8:38 a.m. on Linden Street; 11:50 a.m. on North Spring Avenue; 2:05 p.m. on William Street; 4:57 p.m. on Good Hope Street...
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James Taylor
(Obituary ~ 01/27/22)
THIS SERVICE HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO FAMILY ILLNESS. James D. Taylor, 84, of Burfordville passed away at 2:01 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, at Westfield Nursing Center in Sikeston, Missouri. He was born June 24, 1937, to Jacob and Ethel Seabaugh Taylor in Jackson. He was united in marriage to Ruth Proffer on May 29, 1960, and she survives him...
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Samuel Sparks
(Obituary ~ 01/27/22)
Samuel Sparks, 80, departed this life Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022, at Life Care Center of Cape Girardeau. He was a loving husband, father, brother, uncle and friend and will always be remembered for the love he showed his family and friends. Samuel was born June 2, 1941, to the union of John Wesley Sr. and Ethel Sparks-Gilbert in Steele, Missouri...
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Mary Ann Smith
(Obituary ~ 01/27/22)
Surrounded by her loving family, Mary Ann Stovall Smith, 79, went to be with the Lord Friday, Jan. 21, 2022. She was born May 26, 1942, in Crump to Lender Washington and Thelma Estelle Greenlee Stovall. She and Jasper "J.D." Smith were united in marriage on Sept. 17, 1960. He passed away Sept. 10, 2021...
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Vernell Poinsett
(Obituary ~ 01/27/22)
Vernell Poinsett, 89, of Cape Girardeau died Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022, at the Life Care Center in Cape Girardeau. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday at McCombs Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau. Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Phil Wellin officiating. Burial will be in Russell Heights Cemetery in Jackson...
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Donald Johnson
(Obituary ~ 01/27/22)
CAIRO, Ill. -- Donald E. Johnson, 87, of Cairo died Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022, at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, Kentucky. Visitation will be from noon until the time of the funeral service Saturday at Mighty Rivers Regional Worship Center. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the church, with the Rev. Larry Potts officiating. Masonic rites will be accorded at 1:30 p.m. by Cairo Masonic Lodge No. 237. Interment will follow at Spencer Heights Cemetery in Mounds, Illinois...
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Alma Heisserer
(Obituary ~ 01/27/22)
Alma Clara Heisserer, 89, of Cape Girardeau died Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022, at Chateau Girardeau. She was born Jan. 22, 1933, in Kelso, Missouri, to Albert John and Stella Enderle Westrich. She and Sylvester Heisserer were married Oct. 23, 1954, at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Kelso. He preceded her in death Feb. 22, 2009...
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Jeffery Hanners
(Obituary ~ 01/27/22)
Jeffery Scott Hanners, 57, of Jackson passed away Monday, Jan. 24, 2022, at his home. He was born April 6, 1964, in St. Louis, son of Scotty and Ladine Davenport Hanners. Jeffery was a 1982 graduate of Jackson High School. He worked for Procter & Gamble for 21 years, retiring in 2017. Jeffery was an avid NASCAR fan. He also loved deer hunting. His greatest joys were watching Katie compete in track and Ashley in dance...
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Daniel Faenger
(Obituary ~ 01/27/22)
FARMINGTON, Mo. -- Daniel Edward Faenger, 57, of Farmington passed away Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022. He was born Dec. 1, 1964, in Festus, Missouri, the son of Edward and Imogene Klump Faenger. Survivors include his sisters, Barbara Statler of Patton, Missouri; Patricia (Donald) Salger of Perryville, Missouri; and Mary (Randy) Scholl of Jackson...
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Louise Carbaugh
(Obituary ~ 01/27/22)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Tila "Louise" Carbaugh, 94, of Jefferson City, formerly of Scott City, died Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022, in Jefferson City. Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday at the Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Scott City. Funeral service will be at 12:30 p.m. Monday at the chapel with the Rev. Mark Carbaugh officiating. Burial will be in Lightner Cemetery in Scott City...
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Clara Cable
(Obituary ~ 01/27/22)
CHAFFEE, Mo. -- Clara Cable, 92, daughter of the late Russell Holman Juden Jr. and Rhuda Mae Massie, was born April 6, 1929, in Cape Girardeau and departed her life Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022, at the Chaffee Nursing Center in Chaffee. She was a former teacher and librarian with the Cape Girardeau School District, a member of the Local Engineers Ladies Auxiliary and charter member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Chaffee...
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Tillie Bunch
(Obituary ~ 01/27/22)
Clara Callista "Tillie" Bunch, 68, of Scott City died Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022, at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau. Memorial visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday at the Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Scott City.
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Medford Baker
(Obituary ~ 01/27/22)
Medford Lee "Med" Baker, 85, of Jackson passed away Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, at Life Care Center in Cape Girardeau. He was born July 31, 1936, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, the son of Vernon and Mary Bennett Baker. Med and Karen Washburn were married Jan. 6, 1967, in Pekin, Illinois. They moved to Jackson one year later. He was baptized at and attended First Baptist Church in Jackson for 55 years...
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Paul Arnzen
(Obituary ~ 01/27/22)
LEOPOLD, Mo. -- Paul Joseph Arnzen, 58, of Leopold passed away on his farm Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022. He was born Nov. 12, 1963, son of Henry G. and Rose Mary Landewe Arnzen. After high school, Paul enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and served for a time in Okinawa, Japan. He worked for Sutton Transport, formerly CRH, where he made many lifelong friends...
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Albert Arnzen
(Obituary ~ 01/27/22)
Albert William Arnzen, 55, of Laflin, Missouri, died at his home on Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022. Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at St. John's Catholic Church, Leopold, Missouri. Parish rosary and prayers will begin at 7 p.m. A Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church. The burial will follow in St. John's Cemetery...
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Out of the past: Jan. 27
(Out of the Past ~ 01/27/22)
Twenty-five years of elaborate musical productions at Notre Dame High School inspired an elaborate thank-you yesterday to the woman who has directed those shows; drama and English teacher Cindy King was given a surprise party by more than 100 friends, students, former students and family members at the school gymnasium; she was seated in an easy chair at the foot of Notre Dame's stage, and a series of former students sang songs from some of the productions King has directed since 1973...
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