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One arrested in BoCo shooting
(Local News ~ 06/10/23)
Bollinger County Sheriff's Office and Stoddard County Sheriff's Office arrested Levi Fortner, 24, of Cape Girardeau without incident at approximately 11:09 p.m. Thursday, June 8, in Stoddard County in connection with a Bollinger County shooting, according to a release posted on social media by Bollinger County Sheriff Casey Graham...
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Jason Smith and Mike Parson swiftly condemn Trump indictment
(Local News ~ 06/10/23)
A federal indictment of former President Donald Trump brought rapid reaction Friday, June 9, from Missouri Gov. Mike Parson and U.S. Rep. Jason Smith. Trump was named in a 37-count, 49-page document released by the U.S. Department of Justice alleging violations of the Espionage Act in an ongoing classified documents probe...
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Cape resident Crader takes Honor Flight to nation's capital
(Local News ~ 06/10/23)
From serving the U.S. Navy in 1966 to 1970, Vietnam veteran R. David Crader ended his service as a petty officer third class technician. After being on a wait list for three years, on Tuesday, June 6, Crader was able to join fellow veterans on an Honor Flight to tour Washington D.C. to see memorials of the wars they fought in...
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Indictment: Trump shared national defense plans
(National News ~ 06/10/23)
MIAMI -- Former President Donald Trump described a Pentagon "plan of attack" and shared a classified map related to a military operation, according to a sweeping 37-count felony indictment related to the mishandling of classified documents that was unsealed Friday and that could instantly reshape the 2024 presidential race...
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Firework shoot display set for Saturday
(Local News ~ 06/10/23)
The Hoffman Family Fireworks will be presenting a "Light the Night Demo" firework shoot Saturday, June 10. The gates to this event will open at 6:30 p.m. with the demo shoot starting at 8:30. This event will be held at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Jackson. This is a free family-friendly event but all those attending must have a free ticket to attend...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 06/10/23)
Today is Saturday, June 10, the 161st day of 2023. There are 204 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On June 10, 1967, six days of war in the Mideast involving Israel, Syria, Egypt, Jordan and Iraq ended as Israel and Syria accepted a United Nations-mediated cease-fire...
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Glastetter - Nall
(Engagement ~ 06/10/23)
CHAFFEE, Mo. -- Mark and Ruth Glastetter of Chaffee announce the engagement of their daughter, Haley Glastetter, to Joshua Nall, both of Scott City. He is the son of Jim and Carla Nall of Benton, Missouri. Haley is a 2011 graduate of Thomas W. Kelly High School. She received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Southeast Missouri State University in 2014. She is a registered nurse with SoutheastHEALTH in Cape Girardeau...
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Out of the past: June 10
(Out of the Past ~ 06/10/23)
A severe thunderstorm dumped up to 3 inches of rain, uprooted trees, scattered limbs and left thousands of people without electricity most of yesterday; wind gusts were clocked up to 55 mph during the morning storm; in Southeast Missouri, 11,000 AmerenUE customers lost power, with about 7,000 being in the Cape Girardeau area...
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Prayer 6-11-23
(Prayer ~ 06/10/23)
O Lord Jesus, may we look for opportunities to be a blessing to others. Amen.
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Kids don't need exceptions, they need fortitude
(Column ~ 06/10/23)
My son has been pouting about a life jacket for two days. Summer has begun and so has day camp at the YMCA. My son wanted to attend this summer camp knowing that he'd get to swim every day. He's been taking swim lessons since last fall and has mastered skills like floating on his back and picking up toys at the bottom of the pool in the shallow end. ...
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Don't erase the Anglo-Saxons
(Column ~ 06/10/23)
It's official. The Anglo-Saxons are getting canceled. The move comes more than 1,000 years too late for the previously ascendant Romano-British who couldn't resist these Germanic peoples who showed up on the shores of England beginning in the fifth century, but surely, they would appreciate the gesture...
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What to make of new projections of big government savings
(Column ~ 06/10/23)
We have a debt-ceiling deal. It's a relief for most people. This deal avoids a default and the need for the Department of the Treasury to make hard choices over which bills to pay. It gives Republicans the sense that a step was taken toward fiscal responsibility and gives Democrats the sense that they've made an unprecedented sacrifice. ...
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Disney works to destroy the values that built its company
(Column ~ 06/10/23)
In 2003, the U.S. Supreme Court, in Lawrence v. Texas, found Texas' anti-sodomy law unconstitutional. This is a free country, the Court proclaimed, and individuals can engage in whatever private consensual sexual activity that they wish. But freedom is not the value that LGBTQ activists seek. They will not rest until their values and lifestyle are imposed and accepted by every American...
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Weyberg ... The Gospel comes to Germans in Missouri
(Column ~ 06/10/23)
In 1797 the Spanish Governor of Louisiana Territory issued an ordinance that strenuously objected to settlers coming into the area who were not Catholic. This included Protestant preachers. Several years later, Germans from North Carolina began to settle the territory on the rivers of Whitewater in the district of Cape Girardeau. ...
- Adopt Boots 6-11-23 (Community ~ 06/10/23)
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'I love you just the way you are'
(Column ~ 06/10/23)
Would you kiss a toad? Probably not. But what about if he was just a little bit special? Would you then? The answer is still ... no. Don't kiss the toad, but don't harm it either. Scientific study has revealed that toads are special animals. Some of them carry chemicals on their skin potent enough to kill animals that bite them or eat them. Kissing a toad could possibly kill a human. Further scientific study has shown that these same chemicals are important in curing cancer in humans...
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Lakes and campfires
(Column ~ 06/10/23)
A good friend of mine posted a picture of them having a blazing camp fire, and it was hot outside. His words to describe it was "nothing like a good fire on a hot summer night." It's true. There is something about sitting around a fire watching it burn whether one is sweating or scooting close to the fire because of the cold...
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Senior Center Menus for June 12-16
(Community ~ 06/10/23)
Monday: Sweet and sour meatballs or orange chicken, brown rice, egg roll, Asian-blend veggies, peas and carrots, whole-grain bread and chilled pineapple or pudding and cookie. Tuesday: Swiss steak or roasted chicken thighs, mashed potatoes, green beans, Caesar salad, whole-grain hot roll and spiced peaches or peach poor man's cobbler...
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Finding out what true freedom means
(Column ~ 06/10/23)
Freedom is a word we have heard, from childhood. Merriam Webster describes freedom as "the quality or state of being free, such as: the absence of necessity, coercion, or constraint in choice or action. It is liberation from slavery or from the power of another." Other definitions include "the state of not being imprisoned or enslaved" and "The power or right to act, or speak or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint."...
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Southeast Missouri dean's list spring 2023
(Local News ~ 06/10/23)
Students named to the Dean'slist earned at least a 3.75 grade point average on a 4.0 scale, completed at least 12 hours of standard graded credit, achieved no grade below a B and received no failing grades in enrolled, credit/no credit or pass/fail courses...
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Southeast Missouri president's list spring 2023
(Local News ~ 06/10/23)
Students named to the president's list earned at least a 4.0 grade point average and completed at leasdt 12 hours of standard graded credit in a semester. Advance, Missouri: Jerry Bell, Ashtin Fowler, Mikayla Mikels, Logan Page, Jolie Pickett, Victoria Pixley, Audrey Rodgers...
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Egyptian High School fourth quarter
(Honor Roll ~ 06/10/23)
Egyptian High School High Honor Roll 9th grade: Eyan Burton, William Lessar, Aubrey Schultz. 10th grade: Angel Brown, Pearl Burton, Alesha Knupp, Brandon Plott, Elijah Sitton, Chasidy Vaughn, Fanelle Woodson. 11th grade: Natalie Grace, Kiersten Holloway, Elliot Holm, Hallie Huffman, RayLynn Liggett, Matthew Masters, Elijah Price, Cyrus Robbins, Allison Turner...
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Club news 6-11-23
(Community News ~ 06/10/23)
The Cape Girardeau County FCE Council was held Thursday, June 1 at the University of Missouri Extension Center in Jackson. President Judy Strickland presided. The pledges to the American Flag and the Missouri Flag were recited. The Devotion, "You make a difference" was presented by Lamplighters Club...
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Egyptian Middle School fourth quarter
(Honor Roll ~ 06/10/23)
Egyptian Middle School High Honor Roll 6th grade: Reece Turner. 7th grade: Dynastee Carthell. 8th grade: Adaline Turner, Kairee White. Honor Roll 6th grade: Brayden Bagby. 7th grade: Sky Burton, Lacie Goins, Aaiden Stephens. 8th grade: Lillyana Levins...
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Egyptian Elementary School fourth quarter
(Honor Roll ~ 06/10/23)
Egyptian Elementary School High Honor Roll 3rd grade: Trevor Eastwood, Easton Kaufman, Wyatt Parker, Braya Pearman, Cody Riston, Layken Schlamer, Thomas Shackles. 4th grade: Gracelyn Gowin. 5th grade: Jesse Arnhart, Macen Henderson, Ashlee Kaegi, John Livingston, Avery Parker, Taylor Thompson...
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Terry W. Kitchen Cape Central Junior High School fourth quarter
(Honor Roll ~ 06/10/23)
Terry W. Kitchen Cape Central Junior High School Terry W. Kitchen Cape Central Junior High School A Honor Roll 7th grade: Zachary Aaro, Rylee Anderson, Meesum Aqeel, Landen Best, Shammariah Boyce, Makenzie Britt, Riley Britt, Clayton Broxton, Katelyn Burton, Ethan Busch, Nicholas Busch, Janie Cardinal, Anthony Cattaneo, Ryanne Cauble, Elijah Cheek, Bailey Conner, Kinley Couch, Connor Crosnoe, Terrance Dorsey, Brelin Essner, Nolan Evans, Zeyang Feng, Dornasia Ford, Connor Glueck, Jace Graham, Josiah Greenwood, Tayven Hale, Isla Hammond, Kellan Harris, Liam Hellwege, Alexandra Hogan, Alaina Honza, Arjay Jennings, Kaden Kirleis, Collin Kisat, Kaden Lage, Legend Lewis, Clayton Long, Madison Lowrey, Miayanah Martin, Owen Mattes, Corbin Matysik, Karsynne McAlister, Jhordynn McClain, Elizabeth McClanahan, Cora McDougal, Tylar McMath, Zoe McRaven, Luke Merriman, Lily Mohundro, Samuel Morris, Reese Nesler, Natalie Nicholson, Caroline Ogles, Aixtrid Olele, Omotekoro Osiohwo, Jalina Owens, Edwin Pacheco Santiago, Lilah Pattengill, Davis Pena-Vasquez, Lex Peterman, Chrisean Pullett, Audrina Roach, Aubrey Roth, Hasan Roumany, Carlos Salas, Daniel Santos, Wyatt Segraves, Dalyia Sides, Rylan Smith, Devarion Taylor, Dylan Voshage, Jamison Wagganer, Collin White, Conner White, Ashton Williams, Lilu Williams, Mya Wilson, Owen Winters, Tobin Withrow.. ...
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Eagle Ridge Christian School fourth quarter
(Honor Roll ~ 06/10/23)
Eagle Ridge Christian School A Honor Roll Kindergarten: Lane Bigham, Katelyn Clark, Kenzie Clark, Ethan Merrick, Lizzie Rowe, Tucker Rowland, Kennedy Shipman, Jaxson Sporlein, Jack Thomas, Liam Yu. 1st grade: Charlie Enderle, Maddox Holland, Jace Jackson, Blake Martin, Hannah Strickland...
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St. Mary Cathedral School fourth quarter
(Honor Roll ~ 06/10/23)
St. Mary Cathedral School A Honor Roll: 4th grade: Jibreel Rodgers, Regan Salter, Olivia Williamsen. 5th grade: Azlan Faisal. 6th grade: Ella Carr, Nolan Eftink, Presley Florek, Scarlett Hampton, Katelynn Nguyen, Ella Wichern. 7th grade: Faraz Alam, Kade Burner, Colin Farrow, Margaret Florian...
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Cape Girardeau Central Middle School fourth quarter
(Honor Roll ~ 06/10/23)
Cape Girardeau Central Middle School A Honor Roll 5th grade: Ibrahim Ali, Levi Anderson, Nathan Antill, Willow Archer, Trinity Bahr, Aashuman Bandyopadhayay, Jackson Barke, Terriaunna Beal, Layla Bertrand, Neena Bibbs, Julia Bitter, Chase Bohnsack, Colton Bohnsack, Quentin Brantley, Jaevyn Brown, Geneva Bullock, Nora Bullock, Willow Burnes, Benjamin Cao, Irving Chavez, Ainsley Cook, Abigail Cornwell, Payton Cox, Alaysia Cox-McClellon, Charlotte Criblez, Ashlynn Crow, Carlus Davis, Loren Davis, Hayden Droge, Mary-Eloise Durham, Christian Edenfield, Vian Edgecombe, Kenzie Emerson, Jonathan Garcia Mendoza, Graham Grabel, Jada Graham, Kaitlin Harder, Gavin Harper, Joel Hastings, Tristan Hawkins, Dante Hensley, Minh Ho, Adeline Horrell, Jayden Howard, Samuel Huntington, Natalia Langley, William MacKenzie, Max Maldonado, Charleigh Manus, Skylar Martin, Benjamin Mattison, Liam McGill, Kierah McGill-Hogan, Connor Money, Jashiya Moore, Peyton Neader, Kayden Niswonger, Dalton Null, Leo Peterman, Jakobi Phiffer, Ariauna Plambeck, Michael Porter, Travis Ray, Lindell Reid, Madison Rhinehart, Yesenia Santiago-Salinas, Julia Schutt, Elise Seo, Aleksi Simmons, Silas Skurat, Makenzie Slinkard, Wyatt Smith, Maxwell Spear, Scarlett Stewart, Jonathan Stout, Colton Stovall, Sundae Thornton, Thomas Trueblood, Justin Turk, Edith Vasquez Ramirez, Chloe' Walker, Justin Walton, Lillian Watson, Lakya West, Holli Whitaker, Jale'el Whitaker, Madison Whitney, Harper Wilkins, Emma Williams, Mykah Williams, Ashlyn Wright, Alexander Young, Jaden Zhang.. ...
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Jefferson Elementary School fourth quarter
(Honor Roll ~ 06/10/23)
Jefferson Elementary School A Honor Roll 3rd grade: Kenzie Hinkle, Cherish Pullet, Harlow Williams, Rumor Young, Tyra Dodd, Derek Garcia-Mendoza, Deandria Holmes, La'Nijah Reed, Isabella Flahardy, Korie Greene, Taylor Hahs, Ahmaud Hicks, Elyza Kinder, Whitney Pyatt, Lamia Warren, Makyra Quintana...
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Immaculate Conception School fourth quarter
(Honor Roll ~ 06/10/23)
A Honor Roll 4th grade: Lydia Balsman, Kara Chiles, Sawyer Coy, Paxton Essner, Quinn Koetting, Leo Lentz, Mia Litzelfelner, Mia McCall, Dean Miller, Mia Niedbalski, Mason Sells, Peter Starke. 5th grade: Evelyn Dixon, Damian Huff, Mina Gosche, Anna Lewis, Winston Lumsden, Lucas Nanney, Ryan Rosenquist, Judah Sloan, Aubrey Wareing...
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Blanchard Elementary School fourth quarter
(Honor Roll ~ 06/10/23)
Blanchard Elementary Schoo A Honor Roll 3rd Grade 3rd grade: Ibrahim Aslam, Khyler Evans, Haider Farooq, Mya Franklin, Levi Gilman, Sawyer Jones, Vance LaFentres, Thatcher Phelps, Noah Pullam, Bethani Robinson, Dean Scaggs, Caleb Schmitt, Azalea Silvers, Arik Simmons, Cooper Sperling, Lucas Stouder, Elvina Thomas, Emmitt Williams...
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Scott City Middle School fourth quarter
(Honor Roll ~ 06/10/23)
Scott City Middle School High Honor Roll 5th grade: Nathanael Book, Ava Estes, Abbigail Higgison, Julianna Knight, Gracie Maddox, James Moss, Margaret Moss, Kendyl Northington, Zoie Riordan, Ashtyn Schiwitz, Veronica Schmitt, Daeghan St. John, Sophia Tolbert...
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Clippard Elementary School fourth quarter
(Honor Roll ~ 06/10/23)
Clippard Elementary School A Honor Roll 3rd grade: Samantha Baker , Carter Chastain , Devin Chastain, Zoria Coney , Kyelle Dunn, Jeremiah June , Caleb Hilliard, Celena Lin, Karis McBride, Irie McNeely, Shaun Melton, Xylen Slaughter, Lucas Stone, Caleb Storck, Arianna Baker Raugh, Abigail Cook, Allison Cook, Keyla Maldonado, Ka'Maria Ray, Chaelan Tate, Xander Williams...
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Guardian Angel School fourth quarter
(Honor Roll ~ 06/10/23)
Super Students Kindergarten: Brooks Curry, Gibson Curry, Sawyer Dirnberger, Fisher Gadberry, Teagan King, Jameson Levan, Lucas Luttrull, Mae Roper, Lane Seyer, Layton Strobel, Case Taylor, Tennyson VanGennip, Michael Weathers, Trase Webb, Victor Woods...
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Cape Girardeau County Commission agenda for 6/11/23 meeting
(Local News ~ 06/10/23)
Cape Girardeau County Commission 9 a.m. Monday, June 8 1 Barton Square, Jackson Approval of minutes n Approval of minutes of the Thursday, June 8, meeting n Approval of closed session minutes of Monday, June 5, meeting Communications/reports -- other selected officials/department heads...
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Fire report 6-11-23
(Police/Fire Report ~ 06/10/23)
CAPE GIRARDEAU Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls. June 7 n Medical assists were made at 12:38 a.m. on North Spring Avenue; 5:27 a.m. on Kingsbury Drive; 10:45 a.m. on Themis Street; 11:37 a.m. on North West End Boulevard; 12:24 p.m. on South Sprigg Street; 1:24 p.m. on South Ellis Street; 3:14 p.m. on Independence Street; and 3:28 p.m. on South Sprigg Street...
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Births 6/11/23
(Births ~ 06/10/23)
Son to Spencer and Paige Goodman of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Hospital, 2:12 a.m. Monday, May 15, 2023. Name, Dax James. Weight, 7 pounds, 3.6 ounces. Second child, first son. Mrs. Goodman is the daughter of Deborah Foeste and Stevin Foeste of Cape Girardeau. She is employed by the Cape Girardeau School District at Clippard Elementary School. Goodman is the son of Cathy Goodman and Timothy Goodman of Jackson. He works for Goodman, Schermann & Associates...
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Police report 6-11-23
(Police/Fire Report ~ 06/10/23)
CAPE GIRARDEAU Cape Girardeau Police Department responded to the following calls. Arrests n A warrant arrest was reported. n A warrant arrest was reported. n A warrant arrest was reported. Assault n Third-degree domestic assault was reported on South Spring Avenue...
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Out of the past: June 11
(Out of the Past ~ 06/10/23)
Passengers on a St. Louis Iron Mountain and Southern Railway excursion train got a little more excitement than they bargained for yesterday, when the train struck a pickup truck that pulled into its path at the U.S. 61 crossing; the driver of truck suffered minor injuries in the accident, the first involving the excursion train; 72 passengers, all visitors from a Godfrey, Illinois, bus tour, were on the train, but none were injured...
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Arleen Tipsword
(Obituary ~ 06/10/23)
Arleen Tipsword, 94, went to her Heavenly Home Thursday, June 8, 2023, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. She was born Aug. 11, 1928, to Dan and Maude Huffman on a farm near Randles. She graduated from Randles High School in 1946 as salutatorian of her class. ...
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Dr. Perry Roberts
(Obituary ~ 06/10/23)
LEWISTON, Utah -- Perry Taggart Roberts, M.D., of Oxford, Mississippi, and Lewiston died Friday, June 2, 2023, a few days short of his 90th birthday, in Loxahatchee, Florida. He lived well. He left behind a large and growing family, whom he loved, and more than 35,000 patients whose lives he improved through skilled and careful surgical interventions...
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Agatha Hawn
(Obituary ~ 06/10/23)
Agatha L. Hawn -- loving mother, grandmother, "Gigi" and faithful Christian servant -- went to be with her Lord and Savior Thursday, June 8, 2023, at her home at The Villas of Jackson. She was 91. She was born Dec. 21, 1931, at Oak Ridge, daughter of Lawrence and Amelia "Bet" Ford. She and Charles Hawn were married April 4, 1954...
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JoAnn Bierk
(Obituary ~ 06/10/23)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- JoAnn L. Bierk, 80, of Perryville died Friday, June 9, 2023, at Independence Care Center. Funeral for JoAnn will be private. Burial will be at Mount Hope in Perryville. Ford and Young Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Supreme Court voting rights ruling stuns minority voters
(National News ~ 06/10/23)
WASHINGTON -- This week's Supreme Court decision ordering Alabama to redraw its congressional districts was seen by many minority lawmakers and voting rights activists as a stunning victory with the potential to become a major steppingstone for undoing political maps that dilute the strength of communities of color...
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2023 Notre Dame Regional High School valedictorian Evelyn Jones
(Local News ~ 06/10/23)
EVELYN JONES Notre Dame Regional High School Parents: Bryan and Liza Jones Post-graduation plans: I will attend University of Missouri -Columbia and major in biochemistry on the pre-med track. High school activities: Clubs: National Honor Society, Students Against Destructive Decisions (vice president), Science Club (president), National Spanish Honor Society (vice president), Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, Friends of the Library (president), French Club and Peer Helpers; Here. Literary Magazine (member of the Editorial Board); Mizzou Mini Med School Attendee; Service: Southeast Missouri Pets, Immaculate Conception Vacation Bible School and Franciscan Brothers New York Mission Trip. Employment: Veterinary technician assistant at Bollinger County Veterinary Service for the last seven years. Favorite high school experience: My favorite high school experience was going to France last summer with my French class. Biggest role model: My biggest role model is, of course, Mom. She is everything I want to be when I grow up. Advice to underclassmen: Get involved and stay in the moment. If you have the desire to do something, do it! You don’t have time to waste on hesitation. Three words to describe high school: Chance-inducing, powerful, electric
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2023 Eagle Ridge Christian School valedictorian Neelam Patel
(Local News ~ 06/10/23)
NEELAM PATEL Eagle Ridge Christian School Parents: Anissa and Andy Patel. Post-graduation plans: My post graduation plans are to attend Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) and obtain a degree in psychology. I hope to continue to further my education and one day become a professor of psychology. High school activities: Senior editor of the yearbook committee, Varsity girls soccer captain since sophomore year, manager of the boys soccer team since sophomore year, math and English tutor, member of Student Council all four years of high school, president of Student Council senior year, member of National Honor Society since sophomore year and Student Council treasurer junior year. Favorite high school experience: My favorite high school experience is winning soccer conference my senior year, then getting third place in our state tournament. Biggest role model: My older sister, Mina Yu. Advice to underclassmen: Never give up on yourself and always trust in God; He’s the only One you can always depend on. Three words to describe high school: Fast, formative and finite.
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2023 Oran High School valedictorian Dalaini Bryant
(Local News ~ 06/10/23)
DALAINI BRYANT Oran High School Parents: Dustin and Laramie Bryant. Post-graduation plans: Attend Mizzou to attain a doctorate of physical therapy and minor in psychology. High school activities: Volleyball, cheerleading, softball, Beta Club, FCA, FFA and Stuco. Favorite high school experience: Winning districts for softball two years in a row. Biggest role model: Mom. Advice to underclassmen: It really does go by fast, so don’t wish it all away. You only get to be a kid for so long. Three words to describe high school: Fast, fun, stressful.
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2023 Scott County Central valedictorian Kierstin Banks
(Local News ~ 06/10/23)
KIERSTIN BANKS Scott Coutny Central High School Parents: Roger and Tashika Banks. Post-graduation plans: I plan to attend Harris Stowe University and pursue a Business Degree. I want to change and touch lives. High school activities: President of my class, BETA, and National Honor Society; vice president of Student Council, FCCLA, History Club and Art Club; member of Robotics Club and FBLA; captain of basketball and track team and member of the softball team. Favorite high school experience: There are so many that I could never choose. However, hearing Dad cheer me on in the crowds at my basketball games will always be my favorite. Biggest role model: Dad. He taught me how to be independent, honest and to be brave. He taught me what loyalty is, and he is the sweetest, most kind-hearted person I know. Advice to underclassmen: Don’t over think, just do. Put yourself out there, try the sport, join the club, make new friends. I never regretted the opportunities I took — just the ones I missed out on. Three words to describe high school: Long, worth it, unforgettable.
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2023 Delta High School valedictorian Carter Scherer
(Local News ~ 06/10/23)
CARTER SCHERER Delta High School Parents: Meredith and Kenneth Scherer Post-graduation plans: Attend the University of Missouri. High school activities: Basketball, baseball and track and field. Favorite high school experience: Hanging out with my friends. Biggest role model: Dad. Advice to underclassmen: Show up everyday. Three words to describe high school: Highs and lows.
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The power of symbol - the cross, the flag
(Column ~ 06/10/23)
Twenty years ago this month, my wife, Lois, and I awakened in a bed and breakfast in England's Cotswolds region, the home territory of legendary British Prime Minister Winston Churchill. We had been in the United Kingdom for almost three weeks by late June 2003...
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Out of the past: June 11
(Out of the Past ~ 06/10/23)
Passengers on a St. Louis Iron Mountain and Southern Railway excursion train got a little more excitement than they bargained for yesterday, when the train struck a pickup truck that pulled into its path at the U.S. 61 crossing; the driver of truck suffered minor injuries in the accident, the first involving the excursion train; 72 passengers, all visitors from a Godfrey, Illinois, bus tour, were on the train, but none were injured...
- 2023 Chaffee High School valedictorian Rayney Held (Local News ~ 06/10/23)
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