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Cape Girardeau County Commission agenda for 2/24/22 meeting
(Local News ~ 02/24/22)
Cape Girardeau County Commission 9 a.m. today 1 Barton Square, Jackson Approval of minutes n Minutes of stated meetings of Feb. 14 and 17 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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Celebrating an anniversary with food
(Community ~ 02/24/22)
Scott and I were married 32 years ago today, and it has been a wonderful journey together. Of course our cooking and dining habits are much different than a few years ago with our children grown and out of the house. Scott still enjoys our meals together and prefers more traditional, simpler dishes for our weeknight suppers. When we have more time to try new recipes on the weekends, it is fun to experiment and try new dishes...
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Search continues for Sikeston woman missing a year
(Local News ~ 02/24/22)
SIKESTON, Mo. — A little over a year after a Sikeston woman was reported missing, her loved ones and law enforcement continue searching for clues to find her. Shyann Brooke Morrison, 21, was reportedly last seen Friday, Feb. 5, 2021, at Quick Chek II in Sikeston. ...
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Fighting floods: Work to elevate Route 177 to begin next month
(Local News ~ 02/24/22)
Two sections of Highway 177 will soon be elevated in an effort to mitigate flooding. The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) announced Tuesday crews will begin work on Highway 177 in Cape Girardeau County as soon as March. MoDOT engineer Kevin Plott said Highway 177 floods whenever the Mississippi River surpasses a high elevation...
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Donald Cobb files for prosecutor, Allen Seabaugh for clerk in Scott County
(Local News ~ 02/24/22)
Lawyer Donald Cobb, a Chaffee, Missouri, native with an extensive military and law enforcement background, filed the necessary paperwork Tuesday to seek the GOP nomination for Scott County prosecuting attorney in the Aug. 2 primary. Cobb, a graduate of the Southern Illinois University School of Law in Carbondale, is today a partner with Moss & Cobb law firm in Cape Girardeau, specializing in family and criminal law, personal injury and civil litigation cases...
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Nominations open for Endangered Buildings List
(Local News ~ 02/24/22)
The Cape Girardeau Historic Preservation Commission is now accepting nominations for the 2022 Endangered Buildings list. Commission members have produced the Endangered Buildings List since 2012 to raise awareness of meaningful structures at risk of deterioration in Cape Girardeau...
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Celebrating Food Truck Friday with 1UP Catering
(Community ~ 02/24/22)
Last Friday I took a midday trip to the SEMO PETS parking lot located at 180 Weston St. in Cape Girardeau. Ordinarily, I would have been there to drop off a donation or to volunteer (aka play with all the sweet puppies and dogs waiting for their forever homes), but this time I was on a different mission. I was looking for the newest installment to the local food truck scene: 1UP Catering...
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City of Jackson OKs special use for day care, discusses Deerwood roundabout
(Local News ~ 02/24/22)
The Jackson Board of Aldermen has approved, without objection, a special-use permit for Tot Spot Academy and Preschool at 1327 E. Main St., not far from the Main Street and Shawnee Boulevard roundabout. Tot Spot's application was made by the day care's new owner, Stacey Bertrand-McIntosh of Millersville...
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Russia attacks Ukraine as defiant Putin warns US, NATO
(International News ~ 02/24/22)
MOSCOW — Russian troops launched their anticipated attack on Ukraine on Thursday, as President Vladimir Putin cast aside international condemnation and sanctions, warning other countries that any attempt to interfere would lead to "consequences you have never seen."...
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Cape Girardeau's Career and Technology Center students construct tiny house for auction
(Local News ~ 02/24/22)
Students at Cape Girardeau's Career and Technology Center are using construction for instruction while building a tiny home. The tiny house is being constructed within the CTC building, and staff hope to have the building completed by the end of the spring semester. All the labor is being provided by CTC students in the school's construction program, and the project is used as an educational tool to give the students hands-on experience...
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Today in History 2-24-22
(National News ~ 02/24/22)
Today in History Today is Thursday, Feb. 24, the 55th day of 2022. There are 310 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Feb. 24, 1942, the SS Struma, a charter ship attempting to carry nearly 800 Jewish refugees from Romania to British-mandated Palestine, was torpedoed by a Soviet submarine in the Black Sea; all but one of the refugees perished...
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Births 2/24/22
(Births ~ 02/24/22)
Daughter to Devin Keller and Taylor Kluesner of Scott City, Southeast Hospital, 9:55 a.m. Friday, Feb. 18, 2022. Name, Emberlee Dawn. Weight, 5 pounds, 12 ounces. First child. Daughter to Ben and Macy Mickan of Jackson, Southeast Hospital, 9:52 a.m. ...
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Cape Girardeau Fire report 2/24/22
(Police/Fire Report ~ 02/24/22)
CAPE GIRARDEAU Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls. Feb. 22n Medical assists were made at 12:47 a.m. on William Street; 6:35 a.m. on Franks Lane; 8 a.m. on Themis Street; 9:19 a.m. on South Mount Auburn Road; 11:47 a.m. on William Street; 2:37 p.m. on South Benton Street...
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Area Police report 2/24/22
(Police/Fire Report ~ 02/24/22)
CAPE GIRARDEAU Cape Girardeau Police Department responded to the following calls. Arrest does not imply guilt. Arrest n A warrant arrest was reported. Assault n Fourth-degree domestic disturbance was reported on South Benton Street...
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Dorothy Wilson
(Obituary ~ 02/24/22)
MARBLE HILL, Mo. -- Dorothy J. Wilson, formerly of Bollinger County, Missouri, passed away Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022, at the age of 87 years, 8 months, 1 week and 5 days. She left this sinful world to go to a mansion in Glory where parting is no more. Weep not, dear friends, but live so that you will be prepared to meet her at the gates of eternity...
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Ginger Smith
(Obituary ~ 02/24/22)
Ginger Smith, 65, of Cape Girardeau passed away peacefully with family by her side Monday, Feb. 21, 2022, at Southeast Hospital. She was born Jan. 3, 1957, in Dearborn, Michigan, to John W. and Vera Rogers Booth. Ginger was a 1975 graduate of Cape Girardeau Central High School...
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Vincent Raddle
(Obituary ~ 02/24/22)
Vincent Herbert Raddle, 92, of Cape Girardeau died Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022, at his home. Arrangements are incomplete. Ford and Sons Funeral Home-Mount Auburn is in charge of arrangements.
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Elaine Jordan
(Obituary ~ 02/24/22)
Kathryn Elaine Jordan, 72, daughter of the late Will Roy Jordan and Juanita Kathryn Jordan was born on March 22, 1949, in Lamesa, Texas, and departed her life on Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. She was a 1967 graduate of Lamesa High School and went on to attend Jacksonville Baptist College where she was active in the choir and playing the piano for the choir as well. ...
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Cheryl Goza
(Obituary ~ 02/24/22)
Cheryl K. Goza, 66, of Cape Girardeau died Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022, at Heartland Care and Rehab. She was born Sept. 17, 1955, in St. Louis to Joseph and Marie Stella Finke Goza. She was a former member of Red Star Baptist Church and West Side Church of God. She was a member of VIP Industries for many years...
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Margaret Dippold
(Obituary ~ 02/24/22)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Margaret A. Dippold, 79, of Perryville passed away Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022, at Independence Care Center of Perry County in Perryville. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday and from 8 to 10 a.m. Monday at Ford and Young Funeral Home in Perryville...
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Gary Bomar
(Obituary ~ 02/24/22)
Gary L. Bomar, 75, of Jackson passed away Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022, at Saint Louis University Hospital in St. Louis. He was born April 7, 1946, to H.O. and Willie Isabelle Tindall Bomar in Parma, Missouri. He was a 1964 graduate of Bernie High School in Bernie, Missouri. He and Jeanine Johnson were married Aug. 2, 1969, at the Second General Baptist Church in Dexter, Missouri...
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Brianna Schumer
(Obituary ~ 02/24/22)
Brianna "Daisy" Schumer, 19, of Cape Girardeau died Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022, in Charleston, Missouri. She was born July 22, 2002, in Cape Girardeau to Derrick J. Reddin and Kristina Schumer. She was a 2020 graduate of Cape Girardeau Central High School...
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Speak Out 2-24-22
(Speak Out ~ 02/24/22)
The shooting in Charleston early Saturday morning is a tragedy that could be prevented. Our police need more tools to help prevent shootings. They are not allowed to do the things they need to do to help prevent people from killing, but we as a society have to face facts. ...
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Putin's wish and the consequences he can't control
(Column ~ 02/24/22)
Vladimir Putin announced Monday that he had decided to recognize two regions in eastern Ukraine as independent breakaway "republics" and immediately ordered Russian troops into those territories to carry out "peacekeeping" functions. A better term would be "tornaway republics" since Putin has been waging war there for years. It remains to be seen whether this is the start of an all-out invasion of Ukraine...
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Prayer 2-24-22
(Prayer ~ 02/24/22)
Lord Jesus, may we place our trust in you, leaning not on our own understanding. Amen.
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Prosecutors in charge of Donald Trump criminal probe suddenly resign Wednesday
(National News ~ 02/24/22)
NEW YORK -- The two prosecutors in charge of the Manhattan district attorney's criminal investigation into former President Donald Trump and his business dealings suddenly resigned Wednesday, throwing the future of the probe into question. A spokesperson for District Attorney Alvin Bragg confirmed the resignations of Carey Dunne and former mafia prosecutor Mark Pomerantz. ...
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Ukrainian lawmakers approve nationwide state of emergency
(International News ~ 02/24/22)
KYIV, Ukraine -- Ukraine on Wednesday declared a nationwide state of emergency amid growing fears of an all-out invasion by Russia after President Vladimir Putin received authorization to use military force outside his country and the West responded with sanctions...
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Man pleads guilty to charges in Missouri 4-year-old's death
(State News ~ 02/24/22)
WARSAW, Mo. -- A man accused of participating in the killing of a 4-year-old Missouri girl in what law enforcement theorized was a religious act has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder. Ethan Mast, 36, entered the plea Tuesday, admitting to his role in the death of Jessica Mast, television station KYTV reported...
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St. Louis County drops mask mandate with COVID cases waning
(State News ~ 02/24/22)
With COVID-19 hospitalizations and new cases dropping in Missouri, the state's largest county will end its mask mandate next week, the county's top elected official said Wednesday. The mask requirement in St. Louis County, which is home to around 1 million people, will end at 8 a.m. on Monday, County Executive Sam Page said...
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Missouri House bill could let more school staff carry guns
(State News ~ 02/24/22)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- The Missouri House endorsed legislation Wednesday that could allow more school employees to be trained to carry guns as protection officers. Under current state law, teachers and administrators already can be designated as school protection officers if they complete 112 hours of basic training and an additional 18 hours every two years...
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Out of the past: Feb. 24
(Out of the Past ~ 02/24/22)
Supporters of Eagle Ridge Christian School haven't raised all the money yet, but they have faith they will be able to pay for a $1.2 million building; about 200 parents, staff and supporters of the school attended a ceremonial ground breaking for a planned building with 16 classrooms, a gym and cafeteria yesterday; the school will be located 1 mile west of Interstate 55 on the north side of Route K...
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Sponsored: Four major factors of degenerative arthritis
(Insiders Advice ~ 02/24/22)
A common theme has emerged among patients over the years when discussing degenerative arthritis. Most people have an incorrect understanding of degenerative arthritis and think it is an aging process, but this is only one of the four factors of arthritis...
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