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Jehovah's Witnesses program coming to Cape
(Local News ~ 03/31/23)
The Jackson and Cape Girardeau Jehovah's Witnesses congregations will present a program featuring the theme "You Can Face the Future With Confidence" on Sunday, April 2. The free 30-minute presentation will be hosted at 10 a.m. at the Jackson and Cape Girardeau South Kingdom Halls and at 1 p.m. at the Cape Girardeau North Kingdom Hall...
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Cairo man charged with murder
(Local News ~ 03/31/23)
A Cairo, Illinois, man was arrested in Texas earlier this week and charged with alleged first-degree murder in connection with a 2022 shooting death in Carbondale, Illinois. Carbondale police officers were conducting patrols early the morning of Oct. 23 when they discovered several disturbances in crowds at the 200 block of West College Street in Carbondale, according to a prior news release from the Carbondale Police Department...
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Local senior chosen for Missouri Scholars 100
(Local News ~ 03/31/23)
High school senior Sadie Middleton of Jackson High School in Jackson has been selected for the 2023 Missouri Scholars 100, a statewide program that honors 100 of Missouri's top academic students in the graduating class of 2023. Students will be recognized Sunday, April 30, at a luncheon at the Holiday Inn Executive Center in Columbia, Missouri...
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Hotshots Bar and Grill's liquor license suspension upheld, but shortened
(Local News ~ 03/31/23)
Cape Girardeau Liquor License Review Board members voted unanimously Thursday, March 30, to uphold, but shorten, the suspension of Hotshots Bar and Grill's liquor license. The downtown Cape Girardeau business' license was suspended following a March 4 shooting in the location that resulted in five injured and three in custody...
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Donald Trump indicted; 1st ex-president charged with crime
(National News ~ 03/31/23)
NEW YORK — Donald Trump has been indicted by a Manhattan grand jury, a historic reckoning after years of investigations into his personal, political and business dealings and an abrupt jolt to his bid to retake the White House...
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National Weather Service: 'Stay vigilant' this afternoon with severe weather threat
(Local News ~ 03/31/23)
The National Weather Service in Paducah, Kentucky, announced most of the region has been upgraded to a moderate, level 4 of 5, risk of severe thunderstorms today, Friday, March 31. "Be vigilant, have your tornado plan ready, and be ready to act if you receive a tornado warning," said Derek Snyder , meteorologist for the NWS. "Bottom line is, we're pretty concerned about the environment developing over the region this afternoon into tonight."...
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‘Addams Family’ comes to Cape Central High; Friday night's performance rescheduled for Sunday afternoon
(Local News ~ 03/31/23)
Kinder Performance Hall audience members will take a trip to visit the kooky and creepy Addams family, while watching Cape Central High School students perform their adaptation of the musical comedy "The Addams Family". Central had its opening night Thursday, March 30, with performances to follow at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 1, and 2 p.m. Sunday, April 2, in Cape Girardeau,...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 03/31/23)
Today is Friday, March 31, the 90th day of 2023. There are 275 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On March 31, 1991, the Warsaw Pact military alliance came to an end. On this date:...
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Prayer 3-31-23
(Prayer ~ 03/31/23)
Lord Jesus, we worship you, for by your stripes we are healed. Amen.
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Congress' concerns over TikTok are right
(Column ~ 03/31/23)
In a remarkable display of bipartisanship, Congress went to war with the social media app TikTok last week. The House Energy and Commerce Committee grilled TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew about its independence — or lack thereof — from the Chinese Communist Party...
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Fire report 3-31-23
(Police/Fire Report ~ 03/31/23)
CAPE GIRARDEAU Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls. March 29 n Medical assists were made at 9:26 a.m. on Timmar Lane; 9:59 a.m. on Linden Street; 12:34 p.m. on South Kingshighway; 1:03 p.m. on Themis Street; 4:06 p.m. on South Farrar Drive; 5:20 p.m. on Stoddard Court; 5:51 p.m. on Jefferson Avenue; and 7:33 p.m. on William Street...
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Police report 3-31-23
(Police/Fire Report ~ 03/31/23)
CAPE GIRARDEAU Cape Girardeau Police Department responded to the following calls. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests n A warrant arrest was reported. n A warrant arrest was reported on South Kingshighway. Assaults n Third-degree domestic assault was reported on Perry Avenue...
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Bryan Webb
(Obituary ~ 03/31/23)
ORAN, Mo. — Bryan Lee Webb, son of Sandra Mallard Webb of Oran and the late Donald Guy Webb, was born June 23, 1968, in Doniphan, Missouri, and departed his life Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau at the age of 54 years...
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J. Daphine Liley
(Obituary ~ 03/31/23)
On Thursday, March 30, 2023, at 7:45 a.m., the sweetest soul was welcomed into the arms of Jesus. Jean "Daphine" Liley, 94, of Jackson passed away at Monticello House. Daphine was born April 10, 1928, to Russell Marvin and Ora Lea Smith Kirkpatrick in Grassy, Missouri...
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Bradley Grant
(Obituary ~ 03/31/23)
COULTERVILLE, Ill. — Bradley Keith Grant, 59, of Coulterville and formerly of East Cape Girardeau, Illinois, died Thursday, March 30, at Fairview Care Center in Du Quoin, Illinois. Visitation will be from noon to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 8, at Crain Funeral Home in Tamms, Illinois...
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Jerilyn Armbruster
(Obituary ~ 03/31/23)
Mary "Jerilyn" Armbruster, 80, of Cape Girardeau passed away Monday, March 27, 2023, at her home. She was born Oct. 15, 1942, in Cape Girardeau, the daughter of Joseph Wilfred "Bill" and Mary Goldie Parres Armbruster. Jerilyn enjoyed shopping and dining out. She loved and adored spending time with her family and friends. She was a dedicated daughter, sister and aunt...
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Editorial: Palm Sunday offers opportunity to understand the power of the Gospel
(Editorial ~ 03/31/23)
This weekend marks the beginning of Holy Week, the final Sunday of Lent otherwise known as Palm Sunday. It's an important week for Christians to honor the life of Christ, his sacrifice and resurrection, and the eternal hope provided through His gift of salvation...
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Taiwan's leader, in US, stresses security for her island
(National News ~ 03/31/23)
NEW YORK -- In a highly sensitive U.S. visit, Taiwan's president delivered the message Thursday that keeping her self-ruled island strong will help ensure the world's safety -- even as her travel is carefully calibrated to try to contain what furious Chinese officials warn could be a strong response...
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Fox lawsuit highlights effects of conspiracies on Dominion
(National News ~ 03/31/23)
PHOENIX -- In Arizona's most populous county, elected officials are bracing for what could happen when it comes time to replace its $2 million-a-year contract for voting equipment. Officials in Maricopa County, which includes Phoenix, say they have no concerns about their current vendor, Dominion Voting Systems. ...
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CNN preaches patience as ratings tank during turnaround
(National News ~ 03/31/23)
NEW YORK -- CNN's leadership is preaching patience even though thousands of viewers are abandoning the network during its attempted turnaround, with no indication yet whether it will be rewarded. Cable news ratings are down across the board compared to 2022, when Russia's invasion of Ukraine was fresh in the news. CNN's dip is most dramatic -- 61% in prime time in March, with Fox News Channel down 27% and MSNBC off by 12%, according to the Nielsen company...
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Has T. rex lost its bite? Menacing snarl may be wrong
(National News ~ 03/31/23)
NEW YORK -- The Tyrannosaurus rex is often shown baring massive, sharp teeth, like the ferocious creature in "Jurassic Park." But new research suggests that this classic image might be wrong. The teeth on T. rex and other big theropods were likely covered by scaly lips, concludes a study published Thursday in the journal Science. The dinosaur's teeth didn't stick out when its mouth was closed, and even in a wide open bite, you might just see the tips, the scientists found...
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Responding to Indigenous, Vatican rejects Discovery Doctrine
(National News ~ 03/31/23)
VATICAN CITY -- The Vatican on Thursday responded to Indigenous demands and formally repudiated the "Doctrine of Discovery," the theories backed by 15th-century "papal bulls" that legitimized the colonial-era seizure of Native lands and form the basis of some property laws today...
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Minnesota train derailment, ethanol fire renew safety fears
(National News ~ 03/31/23)
PRINSBURG, Minn. -- Hundreds of people had to evacuate their Minnesota town after a train hauling ethanol and corn syrup derailed and caught fire early Thursday, but authorities were hopeful that the quick response and cold weather would help limit the impact of this latest crash...
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Judge's ruling undercuts US health law's preventive care
(National News ~ 03/31/23)
AUSTIN, Texas -- A federal judge in Texas who previously ruled to dismantle the Affordable Care Act struck down a narrower but key part of the nation's health law Thursday that requires most insurers to cover preventive services that include screenings for cancer, diabetes and mental health...
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House GOP approves broad bill to 'unleash' American energy
(National News ~ 03/31/23)
WASHINGTON -- House Republicans on Thursday approved a sprawling energy package that seeks to undo virtually all of President Joe Biden's agenda to address climate change. The legislation would sharply increase domestic production of oil, natural gas and coal, and ease permitting restrictions that delay pipelines, refineries and other projects. ...
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Harris enters the fray over democracy with visit to Tanzania
(National News ~ 03/31/23)
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania -- Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday encouraged Tanzania's fragile progress toward a more inclusive government, stepping onto the front lines of America's push to strengthen democracy in Africa as part of her weeklong trip to the continent...
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Takeaways from AP's interview with Ukraine's Zelenskyy
(National News ~ 03/31/23)
ON BOARD A TRAIN FROM SUMY TO KYIV, Ukraine -- A team of journalists from The Associated Press spent two days traveling by train with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as he visited the southeastern city of Zaporizhzhia, which still faces regular shelling from Russian forces, and northern towns in the Sumy region that were liberated shortly after the war began a year ago...
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Police release 911 calls revealing terror at Nashville school during attack
(National News ~ 03/31/23)
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Authorities released 911 recordings Thursday that capture the terror inside a Nashville elementary school during a mass shooting this week, as callers pleaded for help in hushed voices while sirens, crying and gunfire could be heard in the background...
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Used car prices are surging. Here's why you should buy now
(National News ~ 03/31/23)
Well, it was nice while it lasted. For nearly a year, the average used vehicle in the United States had been edging toward affordable again for millions of people. The relief felt belated and relatively slight, but it was welcome nonetheless. From an eye-watering peak of $31,400 in April of last year, the average price had dropped 14% to $27,125 early this month...
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Russia arrests Wall Street Journal reporter on espionage charge
(International News ~ 03/31/23)
Russia's security service arrested an American reporter for The Wall Street Journal on espionage charges, the first time a U.S. correspondent has been detained on spying accusations since the Cold War. The newspaper denied the allegations and demanded his release...
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Gun injuries in US surged during pandemic, CDC study shows
(National News ~ 03/31/23)
NEW YORK -- For every American killed by gunfire, an estimated two or more survive, often with terrible injuries -- a fact public health experts say is crucial to understanding the full impact of guns on society. A new government study highlights just how violent America's recent past has been by showing a surge in gunfire injuries during the COVID-19 pandemic, when the number of people fatally shooting each other -- and themselves -- also increased...
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Turkey's parliament ratifies Finland's membership in NATO
(International News ~ 03/31/23)
ANKARA, Turkey -- Turkey's parliament Thursday ratified Finland's application to join NATO, lifting the last hurdle in the way of the Nordic country's long-delayed accession into the Western military alliance. All 276 lawmakers present voted in favor of Finland's bid, days after Hungary's parliament also endorsed Helsinki's accession...
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Pope showing 'marked improvement,' could leave hospital soon
(International News ~ 03/31/23)
ROME -- Pope Francis showed a "marked improvement" Thursday after being given intravenous antibiotics for a bronchitis infection and could be released from the hospital in the coming days, the Vatican and his doctors reported. The 86-year-old pontiff, who had part of one lung removed as a young man, ate breakfast, read the newspapers, rested and worked from his hospital room at Rome's Gemelli hospital, according to Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni...
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Arms-for-food deal sought by Russia with N Korea, US says
(International News ~ 03/31/23)
WASHINGTON -- The White House on Thursday said it has new evidence Russia is looking again to North Korea for weapons to fuel the war in Ukraine, this time in a deal that would provide Pyongyang with needed food and other commodities in return. It's the latest accusation Russia, desperate for weaponry and restricted by sanctions and export controls, is turning to "rogue" nations to help it continue to prosecute the 13-month-old war...
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Arrest orders issued for 6 in Mexican detention center fire
(International News ~ 03/31/23)
MEXICO CITY -- A Mexican court issued arrest orders Thursday for six people in relation to the fire that killed 39 migrants at a detention facility this week in the border city of Ciudad Juarez, according to the federal prosecutor leading the investigation...
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9 killed in Army Black Hawk helicopter crash in Kentucky
(National News ~ 03/31/23)
FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. -- U.S. Army investigators are trying to determine what caused two Black Hawk medical evacuation helicopters to crash during a routine nighttime training exercise in Kentucky, killing all nine soldiers aboard. No one was hurt on the ground...
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Missouri man found not guilty in deaths of five people
(State News ~ 03/31/23)
CLAYTON, Mo. -- A St. Louis County man has been found not guilty in the deaths of five people who were shot at an apartment complex in 2019. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported a jury deliberated less than two hours Wednesday before acquitting 33-year-old Anthony Watkins of five counts of first-degree murder and five weapons charges...
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DNA evidence solves 1984 homicide case in Lincoln County
(State News ~ 03/31/23)
TROY, Mo. -- After nearly four decades, a cold case killing in eastern Missouri has been solved, thanks to DNA evidence. Authorities in Lincoln County announced Wednesday a DNA match identified the victim as Jack Langeneckert, 50, a real estate agent from the St. Louis County town of Florissant...
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St. Louis prosecutor to seek reelection despite ouster bid
(State News ~ 03/31/23)
ST. LOUIS -- St. Louis' elected prosecutor has said she will run for reelection in 2024, even as she tries to fend off an effort by Missouri's attorney general to force her out of office. Democratic Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner spoke Tuesday night at an often-raucous public forum and made it clear that not only will she not resign, but she plans to run again...
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Out of the past: March 31
(Out of the Past ~ 03/31/23)
Oral arguments are heard before the Missouri Supreme Court in the appeal of a Cape Girardeau man's 1997 conviction for first-degree murder, kidnapping, burglary, rape and armed criminal action; Russell Earl Bucklew, 29, was convicted of first-degree murder in the March 1996 shooting death of Michael Sanders at Sanders' mobile home in Cape Girardeau; Bucklew was also convicted of the kidnapping and rape of his former girlfriend; in briefs filed with the high court, defense attorneys argue statements Bucklew made to police during an interview should have been suppressed because five days earlier Bucklew had invoked his right to remain silent.. ...
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Norma Glenn
(Obituary ~ 03/31/23)
McCLURE, Ill. — Norma Elaine Glenn, 93, of McClure passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at Life Care Center of Cape Girardeau. She was born Aug. 1, 1929, the daughter of the late Samuel and Nellie Jane Cleaver Wallace. Norma was a homemaker for most of her life. ...
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Missouri House bans diversity funding; Senate likely to undo
(State News ~ 03/31/23)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Republicans on Thursday voted to ban diversity spending in the government of Missouri, a state known internationally for racial justice protests in Ferguson and the University of Missouri. Democratic state Rep. David Tyson Smith, who represents the city that's home to the University of Missouri's flagship campus, warned of a threat of unrest if lawmakers do not "rein this divisiveness in."...
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Civil Air Patrol Trail of Tears Composite Squadron Cadets Earn Promotions
(Submitted Story ~ 03/31/23)
Three cadet members of the local Civil Air Patrol Squadron, Trail of Tears Composite Squadron located in Cape Girardeau, MO, recently completed the requirements for their current achievements. Cadet Master Sergeant P. Allred completed 5 and earned rank of Cadet Master Sergeant. ...
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Elite Travel, Inc. Honored by ALG Vacations® as a 2023 Elite Diamond Travel Agency
(Submitted Story ~ 03/31/23)
03/31/2023, Cape Girardeau, MO: ALG Vacations® (ALGV), the nation’s leading leisure tour operator and part of the Apple Leisure Group, a member of the Hyatt family of companies, has honored Elite Travel, Inc. as a 2023 ALGV Elite Diamond travel agency. ...
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Veteran to Receive Keys to a Mortgage-Free Home in Scott City, MO
(Submitted Story ~ 03/31/23)
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Justin Barkley to receive the keys to his newly renovated home in Scott City, MO. The home is being donated mortgage-free by the Veterans Association of Real Estate Professionals (VAREP) in partnership with Bank of America...
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