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Sponsored: At Roy’s Tire and Auto, progress means integrity and great pricing
(B Magazine ~ 06/04/22)
Progress and change are vital in any business, but at Roy’s Tire and Auto, it’s good to remember there are a few things that will never change. Roy’s Tire and Auto has been proudly serving the area since 2003. Whether they need a routine oil change or a new set of tires, customers know they will benefit from the knowledge and experience Roy and his team have gained from four decades in the automotive and tire industry...
- Playing around (Local News ~ 06/04/22)
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Local school administrators say they are ready for emergency situations
(Local News ~ 06/04/22)
The massacre at a Uvalde, Texas, elementary school -- one which left 21 dead -- marked the nation's 27th school shooting in 2022, according to Education Week. Schools' handling of active shooters, an increasingly familiar aspect of American school safety in recent years, is once again dominating national politics...
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'We are trying to build something': Ebb and Flow to support local punk rock
(Local News ~ 06/04/22)
Saturday evening, Ebb and Flow Fermentations on 11 South Spanish Street will host a "Spring Slam" rock concert, from 5 to 11 p.m. A number of local rock bands are lined up to perform Saturday (June 4). PFR, The Scatterguns, Guy Morgan, Community Sadness and Isabella, all Southeast Missouri bands, are among those scheduled to play...
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Reps. Barry Hovis, Jamie Burger signal continued gas tax hike support despite spiraling pump prices
(Local News ~ 06/04/22)
This story is updated. With several U.S. states hitting the pause button on their motor fuels taxes due to the highest pump prices in U.S. history, Missouri did not approve a suspension of its multiyear graduated motor fuel tax increase during the most recent General Assembly session...
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Out of the past: June 4
(Out of the Past ~ 06/04/22)
Plans are being made at Southeast Missouri State University to celebrate the centennial of American novelist William Faulkner's birthday in September; the month-long celebration will include a keynote lecture by prominent Southern author Willie Morris on Sept. 10 in Dempster Hall's Glenn Auditorium...
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The marble-topped washstand tells its story
(Column ~ 06/04/22)
In April 1875, Alpheus C. "A.C." Stevenson set out from northern Cape Girardeau County on a trip that would take him and his wagon party through Missouri to Kansas. Fortunately for us, he wrote about it, and one of his descendants decided to retrace it...
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Adopt Dara 6-5-22
(Community ~ 06/04/22)
This week's pet is a cat named Dara. She is around 4 or 5 years old. She is looking for a house that is not too loud and not too busy but just right. If you have the just right home for our shy kitty contact us by calling us at (573)243-9823 or stopping by in person. ...
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Moving the family
(Column ~ 06/04/22)
This is a native deer mouse. The orange/brown flank on this mouse distinguishes it from its relative, the white-footed deer mouse. Both mice have white undersides and white feet, but the white-footed deer mouse is gray. I took this photo the morning of May 20. The deer mouse was moving its newborn babies to a new home. I only observed two babies and was lucky to see the mother mouse carrying the first one away behind a rock wall. She soon came back, and I was able to get a few quick photos...
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Hankins receives scholarship
(Community ~ 06/04/22)
BENTON, Mo. -- Morgan Rae Hankins, graduate of Thomas W. Kelly High School Class of 2022, is the recipient of the Ruth A. Buckhannon Memorial RN Scholarship. She is the daughter of Scott and Jill Hankins of Benton and will begin her studies this fall at Freedman-Hardeman University in Henderson, Tennessee, to study nursing. This is the 16th year the $4,000 scholarship has been awarded to a graduating senior of a Scott County public high school who plans to become a registered nurse...
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Senior Center Menus for June 6-10
(Community ~ 06/04/22)
Monday: Meatballs or sweet and sour chicken, brown rice, peas and carrots, seasoned cauliflower, whole-grain bread slice and chilled apricots. Tuesday: Pulled pork or beef taco, sweet potato fries, garden salad, whole-grain bun or taco shell and tropical fruit...
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Reflections on trust
(Column ~ 06/04/22)
This week, there are a few disparate thoughts leaving their impressions on me, and I want to share them. Now that they're all here in one place, I'm realizing they deal with trust. Maybe one of them will speak to you, too. On getting older: My friend Lilly said it the other day, and as soon as she said it, it rang true in my heart: Growing older, I'm finding, is about less. ...
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Churches must protect the vulnerable
(Column ~ 06/04/22)
My denomination made the news last week. Did you hear about the Guidepost investigation? At last year's annual meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention, allegations were made accusing key leaders on the Executive Committee of covering up cases of abuse that occurred in churches and institutions. The messengers (people representing congregations) approved an investigation to uncover whether such claims were true. The report came out recently, and the findings were upsetting...
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Conflict is part of life
(Column ~ 06/04/22)
If you have ever had a relationship with anyone, you have experienced conflict. Children argue on the playground. There are people in your life whose relationships were never the same because of disagreements. Unfortunately, we will never be conflict-free on this side of heaven. But we can learn to address the conflict in our lives. The Bible in Matthew 18, Acts 15, and 1 Corinthians 6 give us some strategies to address our interpersonal conflicts...
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FYI 6-5-22
(Community ~ 06/04/22)
n Missouri turtles will be discussed in a virtual program from 10 to 11 a.m. on June 4 and an in-person program from 2 to 3 p.m. on June 4. Whether they are basking on a log or slowly crossing yout path, turtles are always a delight to see. Learn how to idea some of Missouri's turtles, debunk some of the myths surrounding turtles and meet some live turtles. This naturelist-led presentation is desgiedn for ages 6 years old and older but all are welcome...
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Kelly High School fourth quarter
(Honor Roll ~ 06/04/22)
A Honor Roll 9th grade: Burleson Grant, Davis Claire, Essner Gwendolyn, Estes Miley, Jenkins Jackson, Johnson Madyson, Johnson Molly, Klipfel Paige, Lepage Jazmine, Lofton Sophia,Menz Terry, Merrick Morgan, Pattengill Lola, Riley Blaire, Schaefer Collin, Stone Laynie, Thorne Addyson, Thurmond Sarah, White Truman, Wolf Kira, Worley Isaac, Ziegler Tryston...
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Clippard Elementary School fourth quarter
(Honor Roll ~ 06/04/22)
Clippard Elementary School A Honor Roll 3rd grade: Omar Almouged, Clair Boyer, Emily Duncan, Cecelia Evans, Elaine Gonzales, Clinton Hinton, Riley Harrison, Kamya Johnson, Nick Kimmel, Serenity McWhorter, Malakhi Pearson, Juan Carlito Perez Pacheco, Turner Prino, Kenia Quintas Chavez, Ellie Ribbing, Lauren Richards, Dax Robison, Eli Scott, Jason Simmons, McKenzie Snell, Claire Stewart, Kristopher Taylor, Joseph Tompkins, Erzi Tobey, Jase Yamada, Aaron Zhang...
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Scott City High School fourth quarter
(Honor Roll ~ 06/04/22)
Scott City High School High Honor Roll 9th grade: Paris Altorfer, Camden Chamberlain, Maddelyn Cohn, Graycie Conklin, Lane Holder, Lilyan Landis, Anthony McNeely, Jude Phillips, Miranda Schusler, Ramsey Spinks, Shayla Sterling, Alyssa Stone, Gabriela Streiler, Isabella Young...
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Blanchard Elementary School fourth quarter
(Honor Roll ~ 06/04/22)
Blanchard Elementary School A Honor Roll 3rd grade: Dennis Albrecht, Muhammad Ali, Skyler Anderson, Elijah Brink, Indigo Criglar, Marshall Egson, Alyssa Heflin, Daven Mills, Vada Miner, Immanuel Mixon, Shane Nunnery, Kharysma Parham, Willow Rieger, Colin Schroeder, Mercedes Toeniskoetter...
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Magical economic thinking from Biden will not work
(Column ~ 06/04/22)
President Joe Biden wants you to know he is serious about taming inflation and that he has a plan to do so. Unfortunately, his plan reveals that his administration is either in deep denial or doesn't understand the real cause of inflation. His proposal, therefore, is all but guaranteed to fail...
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Speak Out 6-5-22
(Speak Out ~ 06/04/22)
What is it going to take to make Republicans happy? They fought everything that was being done to try to save people from dying from the deadly virus. Now they are fighting control of the gun problem. They claim there is no gun problem. I'm looking forward to the start of Catfish season. ...
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Voters -- not NRA -- are driving GOP's gun agenda
(Column ~ 06/04/22)
In 2020, Rep. Steve Scalise of Louisiana was the top recipient of money from members of the "gun rights" industry. According to Open Secrets, his campaign received a total of $142,653 for the 2019-2020 cycle. That put the so-called gun lobby at 33 on the list, far behind other industries like real estate and accounting. ...
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New blowhard-in-chief
(Column ~ 06/04/22)
The president of the United States is a blowhard -- again. If the country thought that it was getting a buttoned-up, by-the-books communicator after four wildly undisciplined years of Donald Trump, it knew nothing about Joseph R. Biden's long career as Washington's standout long-winded, seat-of-the-pants, poorly informed, and misleading talker...
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Prayer 6-5-22
(Prayer ~ 06/04/22)
Father God, may the joy of our salvation through Jesus fill our hearts and minds. Amen.
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Satellite images suggest new Chinese carrier close to launch
(International News ~ 06/04/22)
BANGKOK -- China's most advanced aircraft carrier to date appears to be nearing completion, satellite photos analyzed by The Associated Press showed Friday, as experts suggested the vessel could be launched soon. The newly developed Type 003 carrier has been under construction at the Jiangnan Shipyard northeast of Shanghai since 2018. Satellite images taken by Planet Labs PBC on May 31 suggest work on the vessel is close to done...
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Deadly secret: Electronic warfare shapes Russia-Ukraine war
(National News ~ 06/04/22)
KYIV, Ukraine -- On Ukraine's battlefields, the simple act of powering up a cellphone can beckon a rain of deathly skyfall. Artillery radar and remote controls for unmanned aerial vehicles may also invite fiery shrapnel showers. This is electronic warfare, a critical but largely invisible aspect of Russia's war against Ukraine. Military commanders largely shun discussing it, fearing they'll jeopardize operations by revealing secrets...
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Queen skips Platinum Jubilee church service, activities
(International News ~ 06/04/22)
LONDON -- Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, joined other members of Britain's royal family Friday at a church service honoring Queen Elizabeth II's 70 years on the throne. The queen herself skipped the event at St. Paul's Cathedral in London due to difficulties getting around that have limited the 96-year-old monarch's public engagements in recent months...
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Biden affirms human rights as he warms to Saudis
(National News ~ 06/04/22)
REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. -- President Joe Biden said Friday he hasn't changed his views on human rights despite his administration's praise of Saudi Arabia -- which he'd pledged to make a "pariah" over its abuses -- for getting key oil producers to step up production...
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GOP's Cornyn tapped as Senate talks gun law changes
(National News ~ 06/04/22)
WASHINGTON -- Less than 48 hours after a gunman stormed an elementary school and killed 19 children and two teachers in his home state of Texas, Sen. John Cornyn walked straight from the floor of the U.S. Senate into Republican leader Mitch McConnell's office...
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Former Trump aide Navarro indicted for defying Jan. 6 panel
(National News ~ 06/04/22)
WASHINGTON -- Former Trump White House official Peter Navarro was indicted Friday on contempt charges after defying a subpoena from the House panel investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Navarro is former President Donald Trump's second aide to be charged with contempt of Congress for refusing to cooperate with the Jan. 6, 2021, investigation, His arrest comes months after the indictment of former White House adviser Steve Bannon...
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Cape Girardeau County Commission agenda for 6/6/22 meeting
(Local News ~ 06/04/22)
Cape Girardeau County Commission 9 a.m. today 1 Barton Square, Jackson Public comments n Items listed on the agenda Discussion and possible action n Discuss quotes for lien searches for the county collector's office n Discuss and approve vendor to remove communication equipment...
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Cape Girardeau City Council agenda for 6-6-22
(Local News ~ 06/04/22)
Cape Girardeau city council 5 p.m. Tuesday, City Hall Presetations n Recognition Jerry Pledger for Retirement from the Public Works Department n Public Library Anniversary Proclamation n * Citizen Academy Graduate Recognition Communications/reports...
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Fire report 6-5-22
(Police/Fire Report ~ 06/04/22)
Cape Girardeau Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls. June 1 n Medical assists were made at 5:19 a.m. at North Pointe Drive and Golden Eagle Court; 11:03 a.m. on Bessie Street; 1:52 p.m. on Doctors Park; 2:59 p.m. on Paul Revere Drive; and 3:37 p.m. on South Minnesota Avenue...
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Police report 6-5-22
(Police/Fire Report ~ 06/04/22)
CAPE GIRARDEAU Cape Girardeau Police Department responded to the following calls. Arrest does not imply guilt. Arrests n A warrant arrest was reported on William Street. n A warrant arrest was reported on Independence Street. n A warrant arrest was reported on William Street...
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Greg Withers
(Obituary ~ 06/04/22)
Gregory Edward Withers, 62, of Cape Girardeau died Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at his home. He was born Feb. 9, 1960, in Cape Girardeau to Willis Reeder Withers and Mari Helen Michelson Matthews. He was in the landscaping business. Survivors include his former spouse, Christy Miller; two daughters, Abby Withers of St. Louis and Katy (Blake) Wadlington of Oran, Missouri; sister, Jill Limbaugh; and his fur child, Baxter...
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Brian Wingerter
(Obituary ~ 06/04/22)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Brian G. Wingerter, 55, of Perryville died Thursday, June 2, 2022, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at Ford and Young Funeral Home in Perryville. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Maurus Catholic Church in Biehle, Missouri, with the Rev. Pat Christopher officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery...
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Therma Stull
(Obituary ~ 06/04/22)
Therma Ray Stull, 88, of Cape Girardeau passed away Thursday, June 2, 2022, at Auburn Creek Living Facility surrounded by loving family. He was born Jan. 31, 1934, in Leora, Missouri, to Elvis and Oma Stull. He married Patsy Jean Huff on Dec. 24, 1955, and she preceded him in death June 21, 2010...
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Adrian Stembel Jr.
(Obituary ~ 06/04/22)
Adrian J. "A.J." Stembel Jr., 68, of Cape Girardeau passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at Fountainbleau Lodge in Cape Girardeau. He was born Feb. 23, 1954, to Adrian J. Stembel Sr. and Bettye Lang Crockett in Tullahoma, Tennessee. A.J., or "Jan" to many, grew up in Tennessee. He left home at an early age to travel and work as a roadie with several southern rock bands before attending school and obtaining a certification in air conditioning and refrigeration...
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Nelda Starzinger
(Obituary ~ 06/04/22)
Nelda Starzinger, 95, of Jackson passed away Thursday, June 2, 2022, at Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau. She was born March 4, 1927, in Altenburg, Missouri, to Arthur and Erna Engert Pilz. Nelda attended Immanuel Lutheran Grade School in Altenburg. The church in Altenburg was the place of her baptism, confirmation and also her wedding. On May 5, 1946, she married Dillman R. Starzinger of Pocahontas...
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Nancy Rose
(Obituary ~ 06/04/22)
Nancy Kathleen Rose, 77, of Jackson died Thursday, June 2, 2022, at Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon Monday at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau. Memorial service will be at noon Monday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Donny Ford officiating...
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Donald Hager
(Obituary ~ 06/04/22)
UNIONTOWN, Mo. -- Donald Hager, 82, of Uniontown died Friday, June 3, 2022, at his home. Arrangements are under the care of Liley Funeral Home in Marble Hill, Missouri.
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Steven Griffith
(Obituary ~ 06/04/22)
Steven Thomas Griffith, 70, of Cape Girardeau passed away Thursday, June 2, 2022, at his sister's home. He was born Aug. 9, 1951, in Cape Girardeau, the third son and third child of five born to Paul and Elizabeth Lorraine "Betty" Hoffman Griffith. Steve was united in marriage to Charlotte Simmons on May 10, 1985, in Cape Girardeau. She preceded him in death May 5, 2020. He was previously married to Martha Fulton Griffith and from this union, his daughter, Jennifer Griffith, was born...
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Dr. James Buckenmyer
(Obituary ~ 06/04/22)
Dr. James Albert Buckenmyer, 89, of Cape Girardeau passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at Saint Francis Medical Center. He was born Nov. 11, 1932 in Toledo, Ohio, to Albert John and Marcia Philominea Tremmel Buckenmyer. He attended Central Catholic High School in Toledo, graduating in 1950. He subsequently graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 1954, with a degree in business...
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William Booth Sr.
(Obituary ~ 06/04/22)
William Ronnie Booth Sr., known to friends and family as "Bill," died unexpectedly Thursday, May 19, 2022, at St. Louis University Hospital. He was 73 years old. He was born Dec. 19, 1948, in Alton Illinois, the son of Alvin Booth Jr. and Patricia Scanlon Cooper...
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Out of the past: June 5
(Out of the Past ~ 06/04/22)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- A portion of St. Mary's of the Barrens Seminary will be turned into a commercial and residential development that will include two nine-hole golf courses; the Vincentian order that owns the 179-year-old seminary and acreage surrounding it yesterday unveiled a plan to develop an outlet mall, the golf courses, stores, offices, light manufacturing buildings and subdivisions on the 650 acres that surround the 55-acre seminary campus...
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Births
(Births ~ 06/04/22)
Daughter to Jack and Jill Wedemeier of Leopold, Missouri, Southeast Hospital, 8:38 a.m. Saturday, March 26, 2022. Name, Hattie Louise. Weight, 3 pounds, 7 ounces. First child. Mrs. Wedemeier is the daughter of Sheila Irvin of Jackson and Jeff Irvin of Leopold. She works for the U.S. District Court. Wedemeier is the son of Herb and Leslie Wedemeier of Cape Girardeau. He is employed by Drury Southwest...
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