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Man pleads guilty to second-degree murder
(Local News ~ 06/25/22)
NEW MADRID, Mo. -- Following a plea agreement, a New Madrid man was sentenced to prison for a fatal shooting. George William Dawson III, 32, entered a plea of guilty to a charge of second-degree murder in connection with the fatal shooting of Donta Grissom. Grissom was shot in the head by Dawson shortly before 3 a.m. Oct. 1, 2020...
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Disney-themed concert coming to Jackson park
(Local News ~ 06/25/22)
Disney fans young and old can visit the Jackson Bandshell this summer for a music-filled evening at the park. Jackson Municipal Band will present "Enchanted Evening at the Park" from 7 to 8:30 p.m. July 14 at the Jackson Bandshell located at 850 Symphony Lane...
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The Hays family: Revolutionary War to Missouri
(Column ~ 06/25/22)
Surviving snow storms, severe cold weather, ice filled and flooded rivers, Col. Christopher Hays and family left Pennsylvania in 1787 headed westward to the Missouri Territory. On the journey, the family recalled seeing throngs of buffalo crossing a frozen river...
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Wallingford chosen as Spirit of America winner
(Local News ~ 06/25/22)
U.S. Air Force veteran. Business executive. State lawmaker. Director of the state Department of Revenue. These are only a few lines on Wayne Wallingford's resume, but they were enough for him to earn the 2022 Southeast Missourian Spirit of America Award...
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City officials plan for further development of Greater Cape Girardeau Business Park
(Local News ~ 06/25/22)
It's been a decade since the city of Cape Girardeau purchased a 250-acre plot by the intersection of LaSalle Avenue and Interstate 55, now known as Greater Cape Girardeau Business Park, in order to help attract more jobs to the area. Now, the city is looking at grants in order to get 20 of the remaining 60 to 70 acres of the park "shovel ready" for a potential businesses to establish operations...
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Kelly school district moving forward with bond-issue projects
(Local News ~ 06/25/22)
Kelly Schools moving forward with bond issue projects BENTON, Mo. -- After 76% of Scott County R-4 "Kelly" School District voters passed a $6.5 million bond issue in April, the school district immediately began the steps to help the proposition come to fruition...
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Missouri bans most abortions after US Supreme Court ruling
(Local News ~ 06/25/22)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- A Missouri law outlawing most abortions took effect Friday, as Republican state officials acted quickly to enforce a ban following a U.S. Supreme Court decision ending constitutional protections for abortion. A 2019 Missouri law prohibits abortions "except in cases of medical emergency." But that law contained a provision making it effective only upon notification by the attorney general, governor or Legislature that the U.S. ...
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Sponsored: Downtown Cape: A driving economic force
(B Magazine ~ 06/25/22)
What makes a community grow? Is it economic development? New businesses? A commitment by the people to improve the physical surroundings? For downtown Cape, the answer is all of the above. This past year, downtown Cape has added 24 new businesses, which means 112 new jobs and $18 million invested in making it a better, brighter area — despite challenging economic times...
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The Taste of Victory: Local coffee lover wins in national competitions
(Community ~ 06/25/22)
It’s an almost universal start to the morning: a hot (or cold!) cup of coffee. Milk, cream, sugar or black — however you take your coffee, everyone has their preferences. Katie Britt starts each day with a French press coffee with coconut milk if she’s at home and a cold brew if she’s at the shop. ...
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2022 Oran High School valedictorian Lydia Tankersley
(Local News ~ 06/25/22)
LYDIA TANKERSLEY High School Name: Oran Parents: Randy and Trina Tankersley Post-graduation plans: Attend Southeast Missouri State University and major in elementary education. High school activities: Girls basketball, softball, Senior Beta, FCCLA, Student Council and FCA. Favorite high school experience: Playing sports with my friends. Biggest role model: My Grandma. Advice to underclassmen: Enjoy your high school while you can; never take a moment for granted because before you know it it’s all over. Three words to describe high school: Fun, friends and educational.
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2022 Kelly High School valedictorian Bryce Phelps
(Local News ~ 06/25/22)
BRYCE PHELPS High School Name: Kelly Parents Names: Brent Phelps and Deanna Phelps. Post-graduation plans: I plan to attend Culver-Stockton College on a baseball scholarship and major in business management. High school activities: Beta Member, Pep Club, FCCLA, FBLA, Student Council, National Honor Society, basketball, football and baseball. Favorite high school experience: Winning baseball sectionals in 2021. Biggest role model: My Grandma, because despite her disabilities she always has a smile on her face and puts others before herself. Advice to underclassmen: Be good or be good at it. Three words to describe high school: Highs and lows.
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2022 Jackson High School valedictorian Delaney Pipkin
(Local News ~ 06/25/22)
DELANEY PIPKIN High School Name: Jackson Parents: Joel and Richard Pipkin Post-graduation plans: I plan to attend Missouri University of Science and Technology for architectural engineering. High school activities: Junior Rotarian Club, varsity tennis, Future Business Leaders of America, Honor Band, National Honor Society and Spanish Club. Favorite high school experience: I enjoyed taking specialized classes and meeting new people every year. Biggest role model: My mom has been my biggest role model. She has been influential in teaching me to be a strong, hard-working individual and to always help others in my community. Advice to underclassmen: Do not take everything so seriously and stress. It will all work itself out. Three words to describe high school: Developmental, gratifying and entertaining.
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2022 Chaffee High School valedictorian Kolton Spies
(Local News ~ 06/25/22)
KOLTON SPIES High School Name: Chaffee Parents: Ritchie and Kelly Spies Post-graduation plans: Attend Southeast Missouri State University and major in wildlife biology conservation. High school activities: Football, track, Beta Club, Varsity Club, FCCLA, FBLA, Student Council, Pep Club and Industrial Arts Club. Favorite high school experience: Football and going to state in shot put. Biggest role model: My grandfather. Advice to underclassmen: Get involved, cherish the moments and have fun. Three words to describe high school: Memories, friends and laughter.
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2022 Meadow Heights High School valedictorian Rebeka Myers
(Local News ~ 06/25/22)
REBEKAH MYERS High School Name: Meadow Heights Parents: Scott and Sandy Myers. Post-graduation plans: Attend Southeast Missouri University to earn a bachelor’s degree in music education. High school activities: Volleyball, Beta, Stuco, FCCLA, Smokebusters and band. Favorite high school experience: Winning volleyball district during junior year. Biggest role model: My siblings. Advice to underclassmen: High school will be over before you know it, so always give it your all. Three words to describe high school: Crazy, intense and stressful.
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Out of the past: June 25
(Out of the Past ~ 06/25/22)
Summer's heat is here, but Union Electric Co., which has nine power plants providing electricity to more than 1.2 million households in Missouri and Illinois, is confident it will have enough power for the summer; summer arrived Saturday and its temperatures two days later; the thermometer cleared the 90-degree mark Monday and Tuesday; many more hot days are ahead following one of the coolest springs in recent history...
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Raines-50 years
(Anniversary ~ 06/25/22)
Alan and Cathy Raines of Scott City celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary June 16 . Raines and the former Cathy Lewis were married June 16, 1972. the couple has three children, Brandon (Cara) Raines of Jackson, Brent (Ashley) Raines of Cape Girardeau and Ashley (Josh) Koehler of Jackson. They also have eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren...
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Behring-50 years
(Anniversary ~ 06/25/22)
Mr. and Mrs. Rich Behring of Cape Girardeau celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary June 17. The Behrings celebrated with family and friends at a dinner party given to them by their daughters at Port Cape Restaurant. Behring and the former Dotty Ahner were married June 17, 1972, at Christ Lutheran Church in Jacob, Illinois. Rich and Dotty have been blessed with children, Kimberly Behring and Sandy (Eddie) Lowrey and grandchildren Madison Lowrey, Lucas Lowrey and Tessa Behring...
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FYI 6-26-22
(Community ~ 06/25/22)
The Jerry Ford Combo will be at River Ridge Winery in Commerce, Missouri, from 2 to 6 p.m. June 26. The band has been performing jazz, swing, Latin, soft rock, old-time rock and roll and selections from the Great American Songbook across Southeast Missouri for more than 40 years...
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Baby! How small the toad
(Column ~ 06/25/22)
I took this photo June 18 while on a short hike around a local lake. A young girl had noticed several tiny "frogs" hopping on the damp shaded ground. In a short time she caught one and showed it to me. She had captured a baby toad. It could easily sit within the circumference of a dime. ...
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Sernior Center Menus for June 27-July 1
(Community ~ 06/25/22)
Monday: Scrambled eggs with sausage patty or chicken tenders, hashbrown potatoes with onions, whole-grain biscuit with gravy, apple juice and citrus salad dessert. Tuesday: Open-fached turkey sandwich with gravy or beef and cabbage casserole, mashed potatoes, green beans, whole-grain bread or hot roll and emerald isle dessert...
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Read a poll, then examine your own heart
(Column ~ 06/25/22)
Earlier this month, the Gallup Poll reported fewer Americans believe in God. The conclusion is based, Gallup said, on a random selection of 1,007 adults aged 18 and older in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The polling was conducted between May 2 and May 22...
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Asking 'What would Jesus do?' is the key to discernment
(Column ~ 06/25/22)
Have you wondered what to do, at various times? You just couldn't seem to arrive at an answer? No matter where you've searched, what facts you've discovered, or what other solutions you've found, you still can't seem to arrive at an answer. We may consult a priest, a counselor, a spiritual mentor and call upon our God, but we are still undecided. ...
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You are priceless to God
(Column ~ 06/25/22)
Our church has just concluded Vacation Bible School or VBS. Our theme at Bethany this year was, "Treasured: Discovering that you're priceless to God." Children from our church and local community participated with around 50 children registered and 30 volunteers who served. ...
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Learning briefs 6-26-22
(Community ~ 06/25/22)
Students graduate with distinction from Central Methodist University in Fayette, Missouri. Advance, Missouri: Chase Robert Dembowski, magna cum laude; Kelso, Missouri: Anne McKenzie Ziegler, master of education. Oran, Missouri: Katelyn Elise Streeter, magna cum laude...
- Adopt Tee Tee 6-26-22 (Community ~ 06/25/22)
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Cost versus benefits or rewards
(Column ~ 06/25/22)
Several of us went out to supper the other evening and ate together. It was enjoyable. And as we each looked at the menu, we were weighing the cost of each item and whether we would like it. But we also were weighting the benefits or rewards of spending hard-earned money for the item. I think we all have made a choice at an eatery and regretted it. Cost versus benefit...
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Club news 6-26-22
(Community News ~ 06/25/22)
Kage FCE Club met June 9 at the Cape County Senior Center. Jo Byna Daume, president, called the meeting to order. Roll call of the seven members present was how each member remembered their fathers. Some of the qualities were hard work, devotion to their families, honesty and their determination to follow through on a job...
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Meridian Junior and Senior High School fourth quarter
(Honor Roll ~ 06/25/22)
High Honor Roll 6th grade: Solarah Acree, Tyrese Cleaves, Baylea Crain, Ahmad Jackson, Clarence Jackson, Addison Maupin. 7th grade: Ziah Bartlett, Minique Blake, Madyson Cover, Gregory Johnson Jr., Jayla Meeks, TyReona Moore, Leon Patterson III, Ahrielya Vasser, Kamora Wiggins...
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Cape Girardeau County Commission agenda for 6/27/22 meeting
(Local News ~ 06/25/22)
Cape Girardeau County Commission 9 a.m. today 1 Barton Square, Jackson Approval of minutes n Minutes of stated meetings of June 23 Communications/reports -- other elected officials n None at this time Public comments n Items listed on the agenda Appointments and possible action items...
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EU tackles inflation, energy shocks from Russia's war
(National News ~ 06/25/22)
BRUSSELS -- A day after endorsing Ukraine's candidacy to join the European Union, the bloc's leaders turned their attention Friday to the severe economic turbulence from Russia's war in the neighboring country as the conflict's full impact sinks in and the threat of recession rises...
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Juul seeks to block FDA ban on sales in US
(National News ~ 06/25/22)
Juul on Friday asked a federal court to block a government order to stop selling its electronic cigarettes. The e-cigarette maker asked the court to pause what it calls an "extraordinary and unlawful action" by the Food and Drug Administration that would require it to immediately halt its business. The company filed an emergency motion with the U.S. Court of Appeals in Washington as it prepares to appeal the FDA's decision...
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Aftershock in Afghanistan as quake toll rises to 1,150 dead
(International News ~ 06/25/22)
GAYAN, Afghanistan -- Tents, food and medical supplies rolled into the mountainous region of eastern Afghanistan where thousands were left homeless or injured by this week's powerful earthquake, which state media said killed 1,150 people. A new aftershock Friday took five more lives and deepened the misery...
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With Roe dead, some fear rollback of gay rights, same-sex marriage
(National News ~ 06/25/22)
The U.S. Supreme Court's decision allowing states to ban abortion immediately stirred alarm Friday among LGBTQ advocates, who feared that the ruling could someday allow a rollback of legal protections for gay relationships, including the right for same-sex couples to marry...
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Congress sends gun violence compromise to Biden
(National News ~ 06/25/22)
WASHINGTON -- The House sent President Joe Biden the most wide-ranging gun violence bill Congress has passed in decades on Friday, a measured compromise that at once illustrates progress on the long-intractable issue and the deep-seated partisan divide that persists...
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The inconvenient truth about COVID-19 relief scandals
(Column ~ 06/25/22)
Raise your hand if you're surprised that the trillions of dollars spent on COVID-19 relief gave way to billions of dollars in government waste, fraud and abuses. I'm not, but based on recent reporting, you might think this type of carelessness with taxpayers' money has never before happened. Sadly, such waste and fraud are normal byproducts of most government programs...
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Why the Left will cut Biden loose
(Column ~ 06/25/22)
Republican pundits and conservative activists are debating whether they can win in 2024 with the successful Trump agenda, but without the controversial former President Donald Trump as their nominee. The Democrats have a similar, but far more serious dilemma with President Joe Biden as the Democratic Party's nominee in 2024...
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The sad descent of Disney
(Column ~ 06/25/22)
I cry to see what's happened to Disney. When I was growing up -- and until not that long ago -- you knew you could trust Disney to make entertaining movies you could take your entire family to see. The Walt Disney Company became rich and powerful by being Hollywood's most family-friendly corporation...
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Speak Out 6-26-22
(Speak Out ~ 06/25/22)
The film '2000 Mules' played recently in Cape and I'm sure many Trump supporters spent their hard earned money to see it, but did they even try to see how flimsy the "evidence" of voter fraud really was? If someone has that much so-called evidence, why are they wasting their money making a movie about it and just take it to the FBI or the police? The reason they can't is because it would be thrown out for being fraudulent evidence and the lawyers presenting it could be disbarred, that's why. ...
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Prayer 6-26-22
(Prayer ~ 06/25/22)
Father God, grant us wisdom and may we have the courage to do what is right. Amen.
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Births 6/26/22
(Births ~ 06/25/22)
Son to Shon and Audrey Gockel of Jackson, Southeast Hospital, 9:13 p.m. Wednesday, June 8, 2022. Name, Owen Layne Bradford. Weight, 7 pounds. First child. Mrs. Gockel is the daughter of Brad Pickett and Jean Ponder of Cape Girardeau. Gockel is the son of Mary Little and Troy Little of Cape Girardeau. He is employed by Select Plastics...
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Fire report 6-26-22
(Police/Fire Report ~ 06/25/22)
CAPE GIRARDEAU Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls. June 21 n Medical assists were made at 1:34 a.m. on William Street; 7:39 a.m. at Good Hope and Morgan Oak streets; 8:58 a.m. on North Silver Springs Road; 9:49 a.m. on South Mount Auburn Road; 7:56 p.m. on Northwoods Court; and 10:51 p.m. at Johnston and Roberts streets...
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Police report 6-26-22
(Police/Fire Report ~ 06/25/22)
CAPE GIRARDEAU Cape Girardeau Police Department responded to the following calls. Arrest does not imply guilt. Arrests n A warrant arrest was reported. n A warrant arrest and possession of controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana/synthetic cannabinoid were reported on South Ellis Street...
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Ray Wagoner
(Obituary ~ 06/25/22)
CHAFFEE, Mo. -- Ray E. Wagoner, son of the late Louis and Viola Wagoner, was born May 12, 1929, in Malden, Missouri, and departed this life Friday, June 24, 2022, at his home in Chaffee at the age of 93. He worked at Florsheim Shoe Company as a foreman for many years and then retired from HWI. which is now Do It Best...
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William Schlosser
(Obituary ~ 06/25/22)
BENTON, Mo. -- William "Bill" Eugene Schlosser, 88, of Benton passed away peacefully Thursday, June 23, 2022, surrounded by his family. Born Jan. 6, 1934, in Illmo, Bill attended St. Augustine Catholic School and married Patricia Ann Urhahn Schlosser on Nov. 20, 1954...
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Martin Carlino
(Obituary ~ 06/25/22)
Martin Paul Carlino, 94, of Apache Junction, Arizona, died Wednesday, June 15, 2022, in Jackson. He was born Jan. 17, 1928 in Chicago to Phillip and Madeline Manzella Carlino. He and Arlene D. Carlino were married in 1952 in Chicago. Marty was a son, brother, husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather...
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Sharon Harris
(Obituary ~ 06/25/22)
Sharon Harris, 74, of Jackson died Monday, June 20, 2022, at her home. Memorial celebrations will be planned for a later date.
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Out of the past: June 26
(Out of the Past ~ 06/25/22)
Capahas baseball manager Jess Bolen and Herb Nance helped workers install a new 60-foot aluminum flag pole yesterday at Capaha Field; other improvements are being made to the field, including the installation of two 45-foot steel foul-ball poles with 30-inch mesh...
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2022 Perryville High School valedictorian Dayton Strattman
(Local News ~ 06/25/22)
DAYTON STRATTMAN High School Name: Perryville Parents: Chad and Kimberly Strattman. Post-graduation plans: I will be attending Mckendree University to study business administration. I will also be playing on their men’s soccer team. High school activities: I was a member of NHS, Student Council and the soccer team. Favorite high school experience: Going to state for soccer this past fall. Biggest role model: Both of my parents, because they push me to be the best version of myself that I can be, not only on the field or in the classroom, but in life as well. Advice to underclassmen: Work hard, but also try to have fun along the way. You’re only in high school once, and you’ll better enjoy your experience by having a good mixture of both of those things. Three words to describe high school: Enjoyed every minute.
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