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Nun whose body shows little decay since 2019 death draws hundreds to rural Missouri
(State News ~ 05/30/23)
GOWER, Mo. — Hundreds of people flocked to a small town in Missouri over the last two weeks to see a Black nun whose body has barely decomposed since 2019. Some say it's a sign of holiness in Catholicism, while others say the lack of decomposition may not be as rare as people think...
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Business uses for census data
(Business ~ 05/30/23)
U.S. Census Bureau data show continued population growth for Cape Girardeau and Jackson as of July, with numerous other data points helpful to businesses thinking of locating in each city or expanding operations. According to the Indiana University's Kelley School of Business, updated census data is useful...
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HubCo launches co-working space in Cape Girardeau
(Business ~ 05/30/23)
Amanda and Matt Huber have opened HubCo, a two-story, 8,400-square-foot business offering coworking spaces at 1427 Thomas Drive in Cape Girardeau. Amanda has been a Realtor with Edge Realty for 10 years. Husband Matt is territory manager with Liberty Utilities...
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More court records soon available to public online
(Local News ~ 05/30/23)
Missouri's courts will provide more public access to documents beginning Saturday, July 1. The aim is transparency. The risk is exposing personal information to cybercriminals. Attorneys across Missouri are training with the Missouri Bar to roll out more public access to files on Missouri Casenet, the state's online database for court proceedings and documents...
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Sponsored: ODACS, Inc., celebrates 27 years of testing services
(B Magazine ~ 05/30/23)
ODACS, Inc., has offered DOT testing compliance programs and services since 1996. They are certified as a woman-owned business by the state of Missouri and have been family operated for 27 years with locations in Cape Girardeau and Park Hills, Missouri...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 05/30/23)
Today is Tuesday, May 30, the 150th day of 2023. There are 215 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On May 30, 1989, student protesters in Beijing erected a "Goddess of Democracy" statue in Tiananmen Square (the statue was destroyed in the Chinese government's crackdown)...
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No deaths reported after rescuers rush to save residents after building collapse
(National News ~ 05/30/23)
DAVENPORT, Iowa -- Firefighters and other first responders are being credited with saving lives - at great risk to their own safety - after a six-story apartment building in Iowa partially collapsed, authorities said Monday. There were no confirmed fatalities and no known people still trapped the morning after a section of brick building in the eastern Iowa city of Davenport crashed to the ground. ...
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Suspect arrested in 5 separate shootings in Phoenix metro area that left 4 dead
(National News ~ 05/30/23)
MESA, Ariz. -- A suspect has been arrested in connection with five separate shootings in the Phoenix metro area that left four people dead and a woman wounded, authorities said Sunday. Mesa police said 20-year-old Iren Byers was taken into custody Sunday on suspicion of four counts of first-degree murder and one count of attempted first-degree murder...
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Biden marks Memorial Day lauding fallen US troops
(National News ~ 05/30/23)
WASHINGTON -- President Joe Biden lauded the sacrifice of generations of U.S. troops who "dared all and gave all" fighting for their country and called on Americans to ensure that their "sacrifice was not in vain" as he marked Memorial Day with the traditional wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery...
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Historic acquittal in Louisiana fuels fight to review 'Jim Crow' verdicts
(National News ~ 05/30/23)
NEW ORLEANS -- Evangelisto Ramos walked out of a New Orleans courthouse and away from a life sentence accompanying a 10-2 jury conviction, thanks in large part to the landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision bearing his name. Ramos v. Louisiana outlawed nonunanimous jury convictions as unconstitutional, with justices on the 6-3 majority acknowledging the practice as a vestige of racism from the era of "Jim Crow" laws enforcing racial segregation...
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'He's home': Missing 73 years, Medal of Honor recipient's remains return to Georgia
(National News ~ 05/30/23)
SAVANNAH, Ga. -- Soldiers of the 9th Infantry Regiment made a desperate retreat as North Korean troops closed in around them. A wounded, 18-year-old Army Pfc. Luther Herschel Story feared his injuries would slow down his company, so he stayed behind to cover their withdrawal...
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US, Saudi Arabia call for warring sides in Sudan to extend 'imperfect' cease-fire
(International News ~ 05/30/23)
CAIRO (AP) -- The United States and Saudi Arabia called on warring sides in Sudan to extend a fragile cease-fire due to expire Monday, as weeks of fighting reached a stalemate in the capital and elsewhere in the African country. The Sudanese army and a rival paramilitary force, battling for control of Sudan since mid-April, had agreed last week to the weeklong truce, brokered by the U.S. ...
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Russia strikes Kyiv in daylight after nighttime barrages
(National News ~ 05/30/23)
KYIV, Ukraine -- Explosions rattled Kyiv during daylight Monday as Russian ballistic missiles took aim at the Ukrainian capital, hours after a more common nighttime barrage of the city by drones and cruise missiles. Russian forces fired 11 ballistic and cruise missiles at Kyiv at about 11:30 a.m. local time, according to Ukraine's chief of staff, Valerii Zaluzhnyi. All of them were shot down, he said, and puffs of white smoke could be seen in the blue sky over the city from street level...
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Russia issues arrest warrant for Lindsey Graham over Ukraine comments
(International News ~ 05/30/23)
MOSCOW (AP) -- Russia's Interior Ministry on Monday issued an arrest warrant for U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham following his comments related to the fighting in Ukraine. In an edited video of his meeting on Friday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that was released by Zelenskyy's office, Graham, a Republican from South Carolina, noted that "the Russians are dying" and described the U.S. military assistance to the country as "the best money we've ever spent."...
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Prayer 5-30-23
(Prayer ~ 05/30/23)
Lord Jesus, may we stand with courage, remembering the battle belongs to you. Amen.
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Speak Out 5-30-23
(Speak Out ~ 05/30/23)
I am absolutely confounded by our local law enforcement. Just 15 minutes ago, I witnessed a scene I see repeatedly here in Cape and on the rare occasions when I drive in Jackson. While driving down Mt. Auburn, I noticed in my side mirror a large black truck barreling up from behind in the lane next to me. ...
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Surprise: Debt conversation brings more pointless 'tax-the-rich' talk
(Column ~ 05/30/23)
Whenever we have a national conversation about government debt, Democrats invariably respond that spending is not the reason the debt is now nearly equal to our national GDP. The real cause of our indebtedness, they inform us, is that taxes aren't high enough and the rich don't pay their fair share. ...
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The Left has pushed the envelope
(Column ~ 05/30/23)
The Left is waging a full-fledged cultural revolution against traditional America. And the Maoist results are often as absurd as they are terrifying. Special-counsel John Durham just issued his final report on wrongdoing within the FBI, CIA, and the Department of Justice...
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Newspaper seeking nominations for annual Spirit of America Award
(Editorial ~ 05/30/23)
Do you know someone who personifies the spirit of this country? Qualities such as patriotism, civic engagement, business leadership, volunteerism or military service. Consider submitting a nomination for the Southeast Missourian Spirit of America Award...
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Notable quote
(Business ~ 05/30/23)
If people would simply wash their hands, I'd be out of a job.
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Cape Girardeau business licenses
(Business ~ 05/30/23)
City of Cape Girardeau Community Development has received three applications for business licenses: n Hilary Elise Peterson of Cape Girardeau for Encore Dance Academy, 2530 William St., offering dance training in ballet, contemporary and jazz with a team that will attend competitions. Opening Sept. 5...
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Cape Girardeau Chamber news
(Business ~ 05/30/23)
Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce will hold First Friday Coffee at 7:45 a.m. Friday, June 2, at Century Casino Cape Girardeau Event Center, 777 N. Main St. Continental breakfast provided, and program available via Facebook Live. Scheduled presenters are state Sen. Holly Thompson Rehder and state Reps. John Voss, Barry Hovis and Jamie Burger...
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Chateau Girardeau names new nursing leader
(Business ~ 05/30/23)
Andrea Kluesner-Reeves has been named director of nursing for Chateau Girardeau's continuing care retirement community, located at 3120 Independence St. in Cape Girardeau. Most recently, Kluesner-Reeves -- with 13 years of experience in various nursing roles -- served as staff development specialist at SoutheastHEALTH...
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Cape Girardeau County jail expansion progresses
(Business ~ 05/30/23)
Preparation work is seen Friday, May 26, for the $49 million Cape Girardeau County jail expansion project at 216 N. Missouri St. in Jackson. ...
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Hospital system receives grant
(Business ~ 05/30/23)
Saint Francis Foundation has been awarded a $25,000 transportation grant from American Cancer Society. In a prepared release, the foundation said the money will underwrite gas cards and car service rides for eligible patients "who face transportation barriers for cancer-related appointments."...
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Cape Girardeau County restaurant approvals
(Business ~ 05/30/23)
Cape Girardeau County Public Health Center has approved the operation of two bricks-and-mortar restaurants and five food trucks for operation. n Restaurants: Rosie's Bake Shoppe in Egypt Mills; Burger King in Jackson. n Mobile units: Frozen Scoops & More; A La Carte Meal Prep; Mueller's Munchies; Lemonade House Grill; The Back 40 Mac Shack...
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Old Town Cape extends grant deadline
(Business ~ 05/30/23)
Six $250 entrepreneurship scholarships through Old Town Cape and 2017 Jackson High School graduate Tyler Macke's SendAFriend business are available with new application deadline of Friday, June 2. Young people aged 13 to 18 from Illinois and Missouri with ideas to start up a business are eligible to apply...
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Gas price update for late May
(Business ~ 05/30/23)
Gas prices crept up with the advent of Memorial Day with Saturday's average U.S. price up marginally to $3.57. Missouri's prices continue to be lower in comparison with Saturday's statewide average of $3.22, up a penny from a week ago, but down 13 cents over the last 30 days. A year ago, the Show Me State's average was $4.17...
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TikTok pushes back on Montana; no action from Missouri lawmakers
(Business ~ 05/30/23)
TikTok filed a federal lawsuit May 23 against the State of Montana after Treasure State legislators passed a measure intended to ban the social media app from being downloaded within its borders. Chinese-owned TikTok, which claims 150 million users in the U.S., is seeking to have the law overturned...
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Target makes changes ahead of Pride Month
(Business ~ 05/30/23)
Target stores, according to a Wednesday, May 24, report in the Los Angeles Times, is removing certain items and making other changes after a patron backlash against LGBTQ+-themed Pride displays. Customers, according to the report, knocked down displays at some stores, angrily approached workers and posted threatening videos on social media while shopping...
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Ranken schedules Perryville open house
(Business ~ 05/30/23)
Ranken Technical College has scheduled an open house from 3 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 20, at its new 25,000-square-foot location at 1907 N. Perryville Blvd. in Perryville, Missouri. Ranken has operated classes out of Perryville's TG Missouri building since 2017, offering programs including diesel technology, industrial engineering technology, information technology and fabrication and welding...
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Oak Ridge's Mudcat Coffee House expands, goes mobile
(Business ~ 05/30/23)
Mudcat Coffee House has operated since 2015 out of a historic late 19th century former hardware and coffin store at 4056 Route E in Oak Ridge. As of earlier this month, owners Rebecca and Ron Moore rolled out a mobile food truck. Rebecca Moore, who is the cook for the establishment, gives credit to her son for the business' name...
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Burna Walker
(Obituary ~ 05/30/23)
Burna Dean Ackman Walker, 91, of Jackson died Sunday, May 28, 2023, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. Arrangements are incomplete at McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson.
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Janice Unger
(Obituary ~ 05/30/23)
Janice Theresia Voepel Unger died Friday, May 26, 2023. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, nurse, administrator and friend who will long be remembered for her generous heart, compassion and care for her nursing home residents, and her unending supply of $2 bills...
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David Michael Hagedorn
(Obituary ~ 05/30/23)
Legendary radio host and disc jockey David Michael Hagedorn, aka Dave Michaels, of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, passed away unexpectedly Friday, March 10, 2023. He was born April 6, 1953, to Elmer and Teresa Hagedorn of Cape Girardeau. Dave had a long and exciting career in radio, and as a DJ for KGMO, WPOM, WIRK and, most recently, Uncle Mick's in Jupiter. He enjoyed his career in radio and was voted Best Country DJ in South Florida of "The All Request Show" with WIRK...
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Winnis Givens
(Obituary ~ 05/30/23)
Winnis Jean Givens, 75, of Cape Girardeau died Saturday, May 27, 2023, at Southeast Hospital. She was born June 10, 1947, in Cape Girardeau to Elba M. and Daisy Dorsey Wilkinson. She and Mitchell Givens were married June 27, 1964, in Cape Girardeau...
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Robert Flannery
(Obituary ~ 05/30/23)
Robert Lindell Flannery, 85, of Jackson died Friday, May 26, 2023, at his home. Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 30, at Hutchings-Pendergrass Funeral Chapel in Marble Hill, Missouri. Burial will follow at Russell Heights Cemetery in Jackson.
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Barbara Douma
(Obituary ~ 05/30/23)
Barbara Rae Douma, 83, of Burfordville died Thursday, May 25, 2023, at her home. Arrangements were under the care of Ford and Liley Funeral Home in Marble Hill, Missouri.
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Struggles continue for thousands in Florida 8 months after Hurricane Ian as new storm season looms
(National News ~ 05/30/23)
FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla. -- Eight months ago, chef Michael Cellura had a restaurant job and had just moved into a fancy new camper home on Fort Myers Beach. Now, after Hurricane Ian swept all that away, he lives in his older Infiniti sedan with a 15-year-old long-haired chihuahua named Ginger...
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Debt ceiling deal: What's in, what's out of the bill to avert US default
(National News ~ 05/30/23)
WASHINGTON -- The details of the deal between President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy were released Sunday in the form of a 99-page bill that would suspend the nation's debt limit through 2025 to avoid a federal default while limiting government spending...
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With new mandate secured, Turkey's Erdogan likely to continue engaging with both West and Russia
(National News ~ 05/30/23)
ANKARA, Turkey -- After securing a strong new mandate in a runoff presidential election, Turkey's Recep Tayyip Erdogan could temper some positions that have irritated his NATO allies. But observers predicted that the country's longtime strongman leader is unlikely to depart from his policy of engaging with both Russia and the West...
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Exclusive secrets of the National Spelling Bee: Picking the words to identify a champion
(National News ~ 05/30/23)
OXON HILL, Md. -- As the final pre-competition meeting of the Scripps National Spelling Bee's word selection panel stretches into its seventh hour, the pronouncers no longer seem to care. Before panelists can debate the words picked for the bee, they need to hear each word and its language of origin, part of speech, definition and exemplary sentence read aloud. ...
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Jan. 6 rioters are raking in thousands in donations. Now the US is coming after their haul
(National News ~ 05/30/23)
Less than two months after he pleaded guilty to storming the U.S. Capitol, Texas resident Daniel Goodwyn appeared on Tucker Carlson's then-Fox News show and promoted a website where supporters could donate money to Goodwyn and other rioters whom the site called "political prisoners."...
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Impeachment trial of Texas' Ken Paxton to begin no later than August 28
(National News ~ 05/30/23)
AUSTIN, Texas -- A historic impeachment trial in Texas to determine whether Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton should be permanently removed from office will begin no later than August in the state Senate, where the jury that would determine his future could include his wife, Sen. Angela Paxton...
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More businesses require teens to be chaperoned by adults, curbing their independence
(National News ~ 05/30/23)
PARAMUS, N.J. -- Jennifer Sepulveda used to drop off her 14-year-old son, Jorden, at the local mall on a Friday or Saturday night, where he would catch a movie with his friends and then hang out afterwards at the food court or elsewhere. Not anymore...
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North Korea says it will launch its first military spy satellite in June
(National News ~ 05/30/23)
SEOUL, South Korea -- North Korea on Tuesday confirmed plans to launch its first military spy satellite in June and described such capacities as crucial for monitoring the United States' "reckless" military exercises with rival South Korea. The statement came a day after North Korea notified Japanese authorities that it plans to launch the satellite sometime between May 31 and June 11, and that the event may affect waters in the Yellow Sea, East China Sea and east of the Philippines' Luzon Island. ...
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Expect big crowds for the summer travel season -- and big prices, too
(National News ~ 05/30/23)
The unofficial start of the summer travel season is here, with airlines hoping to avoid the chaos of last year and travelers scrounging for ways to save a few bucks on pricey airfares and hotel rooms. Some travelers say they will settle for fewer trips than they hoped to take, or they will drive instead of fly. Others are finding different money-saving sacrifices...
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Biden, McCarthy reach a final deal to avoid US default, now must sell it to Congress
(National News ~ 05/30/23)
WASHINGTON -- With days to spare before a potential first-ever government default, President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy reached final agreement Sunday on a deal to raise the nation's debt ceiling and worked to ensure enough support in Congress to pass the measure in the coming week...
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Out of the past: May 30
(Out of the Past ~ 05/30/23)
When members of First Baptist Church in Cape Girardeau decided to ordain women as deacons, they knew the church would be in a minority; the congregation on May 10 ordained six women to serve as deacons, becoming the first Southern Baptist church in Southeast Missouri to do so; the women -- Denise Lincoln, Cathy Matthews, Carol Robinson, Pam Pratt, Jane Stacy and Vlasta Foster -- join a group of 24 men who serve the varying needs of church members...
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