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1 dead, 1 in custody following Monday assault in Sikeston
(Local News ~ 09/12/23)
SIKESTON, Mo. — One person is dead following an assault early Monday, Sept. 11, in Sikeston. According to Sgt. Tyler Rowe, public information officer with Sikeston Department of Public Safety, DPS officers responded to the 1500 block of Washington in Sikeston in reference to a report of an assault where one person was injured. Upon their arrival, officers located a victim and identified a suspect. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment and later pronounced dead...
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Jackson man dies in Monday morning crash in Cape Girardeau
(Local News ~ 09/12/23)
A Jackson man died Monday morning, Sept. 11, in a Cape Girardeau crash. A news release from Cape Girardeau Police Department states James Randol, 56, died after the 2002 Kawasaki motorcycle he was driving collided with a 2019 Dodge Charger being driven by Tylana Chapman, 53, also of Jackson...
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Cape Girardeau library hosts Mental Health First Aid Course
(Local News ~ 09/12/23)
Southeast Missouri Area Health Education Center will host a free Mental Health First Aid course from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 18, at Cape Girardeau Public Library, 711 Clark Ave. The course teaches how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance-use challenges among adults. ...
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Cape Girardeau Fire Department testing hydrants
(Local News ~ 09/12/23)
Cape Girardeau Fire Department, in partnership with Alliance Water Resources, began testing fire hydrants throughout the city Monday, Sept. 11. The testing is expected to be completed by Friday, Nov. 17. Testing consists of checking valve operation and flow rates, and maintenance and lubrication of the hydrant cap threads, according to a department news release. Alliance employees will repair or replace any hydrants as needed...
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Cape Girardeau Parks and Rec searching for theatrical performers
(Local News ~ 09/12/23)
The City of Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation Department is searching for theatrical performers for this year's Haunted Hall of Horror. There are two auditions set for those interested — from 2 to 4 p.m. Monday, Sept. 25, and from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26, at the Arena Building, 410 Kiwanis Drive...
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Jackson School District Board of Education to be updated on improvement plan
(Local News ~ 09/12/23)
Jackson Board of Education members will discuss the district's Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (CSIP) at their meeting Tuesday, Sept. 12. Ongoing CSIP objectives listed include the status of the district's long-range facility needs, minimum fund balance and budget for major capital expenditures. Upcoming objectives include assessment of "Climate and Culture" data from all stakeholder groups and exploring the possibility of expanding Early Childhood Education opportunities...
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Day on the River returns this weekend to Cape Girardeau
(Local News ~ 09/12/23)
Missouri Department of Conservation's annual Day on the River returns to Cape Girardeau from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16, at Riverfront Park. This annual event showcases the Mississippi River and serves as an opportunity for acquiring information about the waterway...
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Free Car Seat Check Events throughout region Sept. 23
(Local News ~ 09/12/23)
Missouri Department of Transportation and Cape Girardeau Safe Communities will host free Car Seat Check Events on Saturday, Sept. 23. in several locations. Parents and caregivers with small children can ensure their car seats are installed correctly by visiting an inspection station throughout the area...
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Area lawmakers expect little action in Jefferson City veto session
(Local News ~ 09/12/23)
Missouri legislators return to Jefferson City on Wednesday, Sept. 13, for a session designed to allow lawmakers a chance to overturn vetoes by Gov. Mike Parson in this spring's session. With a 113-50 majority in the state House and a 24-10 advantage on the state Senate, vetoes are unlikely to be overriden. No legislator interviewed by the Southeast Missourian anticipates any vetoed measure to be overriden...
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Use tax has third straight double-digit Cape Girardeau County increase
(Local News ~ 09/12/23)
For the third consecutive month, Missouri Department of Revenue has posted sizable increases in use-tax revenue for Cape Girardeau County, The county use tax is a levy on online and out-of-state transactions. Voters in the cities of Cape Girardeau and Scott City have OK'd a use tax but Jackson has not enacted such a levy...
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Radio personality Kirby Ray recipient of 2023 Dingeldein award
(Local News ~ 09/12/23)
Local radio personality Kirby Ray is well known for his love of rock 'n' roll and his community involvement with Cape Girardeau and its music scene. He can now add recipient of the Otto F. Dingeldein Award to his list of credentials. The Otto F. Dingeldein Award, set up in 1975, was established to honor living individuals whose artistic achievements have positively enriched the cultural fabric of the community, according to the Arts Council of Southeast Missouri's website. ...
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Rick Walter retires as Scott City police chief; Capt. Chris Griggs to assume duties on interim basis
(Local News ~ 09/12/23)
Rick Walter had long-overdue shoulder surgery Friday, Sept. 8, and won't work another day as police chief of Scott City. He turned in a letter announcing his retirement last week. He said the timing was right to recover from surgery, do some traveling with his wife and see what the future holds. Part of that future, he said, will include helping Scott County Prosecuting Attorney Don Cobb and his special prosecutor with the investigation of the unsolved Mischelle Lawless murder...
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Sponsored: It’s Show Time!: New attractions coming to Semo District Fair in 2023
(09/12/23)
Ready for fair time? Along with old favorites, this year’s Semo District Fair brings fresh educational exhibits, recently-completed permanent livestock buildings and a new carnival ride to the Cape Girardeau fairgrounds Sept. 9-16. For the first time, the Southland Dairy Farmers will have their mobile dairy exhibit at the fair to educate fairgoers about the modern milking process, the importance of dairy foods in a healthy diet and the anatomy of dairy cows. ...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 09/12/23)
Today is Tuesday, Sept. 12, the 255th day of 2023. There are 110 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Sept. 12, 2013, Voyager 1, launched 36 years earlier, became the first man-made spacecraft ever to leave the solar system. On this date:...
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Prayer 9-12-23
(Prayer ~ 09/12/23)
Lord Jesus, may we be encouragers and pray for one another. Amen.
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Mother Teresa's example
(Column ~ 09/12/23)
Malcolm Muggeridge noticed that Mother Teresa and her Missionaries of Charity religious sisters in India radiated joy. "I have been immensely struck by the joyfulness of these Sisters, who do what an outsider might think to be almost impossibly difficult and painful tasks," the British journalist, an avowed atheist, told Mother Teresa in 1968 as he was working on a documentary and book "Something Beautiful for God." That BBC interview introduced her to the world stage...
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What game is Hunter Biden playing?
(Column ~ 09/12/23)
What shameless act or felonious activity was not evidenced on Hunter Biden's laptop? Racist attitudes toward Asians? Soliciting prostitution? Felonious use of drugs? Photographed nudity and perverse sex? Admissions to illicit foreign shakedowns? Hunter all but accused his own father, President Joe Biden, of also being on the foreign take: "I hope you all can do what I did and pay for everything for this entire family ... Unlike Pop I won't make you give me half your salary."...
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Fire report 9-12-23
(Police/Fire Report ~ 09/12/23)
CAPE GIRARDEAU Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls. Sept. 10 n Medical assist was made at 3:42 p.m. on Emily Court. n At 7:54 p.m., residential fire on Allendale Drive. n At 9 p.m., hazardous condition on Cape West Parkway...
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Police report 9-12-23
(Police/Fire Report ~ 09/12/23)
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. n A warrant arrest was reported on South Sprigg Street. n A warrant arrest was reported on Broadway...
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Vicki Walls
(Obituary ~ 09/12/23)
Vicki Susan Johnson Walls, 73, of Jackson, formerly of Mounds, Illinois, went to her heavenly home Monday, Sept. 11, 2023, to spend eternity with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was born Feb. 2, 1950, in Cairo, Illinois, to the late Edward and Helen Bolen Johnson, whose hearts overflowed with love upon seeing their firstborn's sweet face, dark curly hair and beautiful brown eyes...
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Robert Pikey
(Obituary ~ 09/12/23)
Robert "Bob" George Pikey, 83, a loving husband, father and friend, died Monday, Sept. 4, 2023, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. He was born June 20, 1940, in Cape Girardeau, son of Richard and Vivian Boone Pikey. Robert attended Notre Dame High School, where he played varsity basketball and graduated in 1958. He then received a bachelor's degree from Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau, graduating in 1962...
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Births 9/12/23
(Births ~ 09/12/23)
Son of Tyler and Caitlyn Smith of Jackson, Southeast Hospital, 9:34 a.m. Friday, Sept. 1, 2023. Name, Kayden Layne. Weight, 8 pounds, 1 ounce. Fourth son. Mrs. Smith is the daughter of Cheryl Hines and Gary Clutts of Murphysboro, Illinois. She is employed by Southeast- HEALTH. Smith is the son of Margie Smith of Jackson and Kenneth Smith of Scopus, Missouri. He works at Procter & Gamble...
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Flooding in eastern Libya after weekend storm leaves 2,000 people feared dead
(International News ~ 09/12/23)
CAIRO -- Mediterranean storm Daniel caused devastating floods in Libya that swept away entire neighborhoods and wrecked homes in multiple coastal towns in the east of the North African nation. As many as 2,000 people were feared dead, one of the country's leaders said Monday...
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Disney, Charter settle cable dispute hours before 'Monday Night Football' season opener
(National News ~ 09/12/23)
NEW YORK -- If Aaron Rodgers has as much influence on the football field as he apparently had in ending a multibillion-dollar business dispute, the New York Jets will be very happy. The Walt Disney Co. and Charter Communications announced the resolution of their fight on Monday, restoring ESPN to some 15 million cable television customers hours before Rodgers was to make his debut at quarterback for the Jets in "Monday Night Football."...
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Earthquake robbed Moroccan villagers of almost everything -- loved ones, homes and possessions
(National News ~ 09/12/23)
TAFEGHAGHTE, Morocco -- His dead relatives have been dug out and buried, but the remnants of Musa Bouissirfane's former life are still trapped under rubble and dust in the ruins of the mud-brick Moroccan village of Tafeghaghte. "It's incredibly challenging to lose your entire family and all your possessions," Bouissirfane said as tears welled in his eyes in the community less than a two-hour drive from Marrakech. "We have lost everything -- our homes, our livestock and all our possessions."...
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US approves updated COVID vaccines to rev up protection this fall
(National News ~ 09/12/23)
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. approved updated COVID-19 vaccines Monday, hoping to rev up protection against the latest coronavirus strains and blunt any surge this fall and winter. The Food and Drug Administration decision opens the newest shots from Moderna and Pfizer and its partner BioNTech to most Americans even if they've never had a coronavirus vaccination. It's part of a shift to treat fall updates of the COVID-19 vaccine much like getting a yearly flu shot...
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Google's search engine dominance is at the center of the biggest US antitrust trial in decades
(National News ~ 09/12/23)
The U.S. government is taking aim at what has been an indomitable empire: Google's ubiquitous search engine that has become the internet's main gateway. The legal attack will swing into full force Tuesday in a Washington D.C. federal courtroom that will serve as the battleground for the biggest U.S. antitrust trial since regulators went after Microsoft and its dominance of personal computer software a quarter century ago...
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Kim's trip to Russia could be like his last one and involve a daylong ride on his armored train
(International News ~ 09/12/23)
SEOUL, South Korea -- Kim Jong Un's trip to Russia for a possible meeting with President Vladimir Putin has drawn attention to the traditional method of travel for North Korean leaders: luxury, armored trains that have long been a part of the dynasty's lore and are symbols of its deep isolation...
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is headed for Russia, setting the stage for a meeting with Putin
(International News ~ 09/12/23)
SEOUL, South Korea -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has departed for Russia, where he is expected to hold a highly anticipated meeting with President Vladimir Putin that has sparked Western concerns about a potential arms deal for Moscow's war in Ukraine...
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American researcher has been rescued from deep Turkish cave more than a week after he fell ill
(International News ~ 09/12/23)
TASELI PLATEAU, Turkey -- Rescuers pulled an American researcher out of a Turkish cave on Monday, more than a week after he became seriously ill more than 3,000 feet below its entrance, said the Speleological Federation of Turkey. Teams from across Europe had rushed to Morca cave in southern Turkey's Taurus Mountains to aid Mark Dickey, a 40-year-old experienced caver who became seriously ill on Sept. ...
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Hurricane Lee generates big swells along northern Caribbean while it churns through open waters
(International News ~ 09/12/23)
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico -- Hurricane Lee whipped up waves of more than 15 feet Monday as the Category 3 storm cranked through open waters just north of the Caribbean region. The storm is not expected to make landfall this week, although forecasters said residents of New England and nearby areas should keep a close eye on Lee, whose future path is uncertain. It was located about 380 miles north of the northern Leeward Islands. It had winds of up to 115 mph and was moving northwest at 7 mph...
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Evidence insufficient to charge BTK killer in Oklahoma cold case, prosecutor says
(National News ~ 09/12/23)
PAWNEE, Okla. -- There isn't enough evidence to charge the BTK serial killer in the 1976 disappearance of a 16-year-old girl, an Oklahoma prosecutor said Monday despite statements from law enforcement officials calling Dennis Rader a prime suspect. District Attorney Mike Fisher said at a news conference that he's not at a point where he could file charges against Rader in the disappearance of Cynthia Dawn Kinney, a cheerleader from the northern Oklahoma city of Pawhuska who was last seen at a laundromat.. ...
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Sheriff in New Mexico's most populous county rejects governor's gun ban, calling it unconstitutional
(National News ~ 09/12/23)
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- The sheriff in New Mexico's largest metro area vowed Monday not to enforce an emergency order by the governor to temporarily suspend the right to carry firearms in public in and around the city of Albuquerque. "It's unconstitutional, so there's no way we can enforce that order," Bernalillo County Sheriff John Allen said during a news conference. "This ban does nothing to curb gun violence."...
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Hawaii's Kilauea volcano alert level is downgraded after latest eruption
(National News ~ 09/12/23)
HONOLULU -- The alert level on Kilauea, one of the most active volcanoes in the world, was downgraded Monday with no infrastructure threatened and no threat of significant ash emission into the atmosphere outside a limited area within Hawaii Volcanoes National Park...
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McCarthy juggles a government shutdown and a Biden impeachment inquiry as the House returns for fall
(National News ~ 09/12/23)
WASHINGTON -- House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is a man who stays in motion -- enthusiastically greeting tourists at the Capitol, dashing overseas last week to the G7 summit of industrial world leaders, and raising funds back home to elect fellow Republicans to the House majority...
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The US marks 22 years since 9/11 with tributes and tears, from ground zero to Alaska
(National News ~ 09/12/23)
NEW YORK -- Americans looked back Monday on 9/11 with moments of silence, tearful words and appeals to teach younger generations about the terror attacks 22 years ago. "For those of us who lost people on that day, that day is still happening. Everybody else moves on. And you find a way to go forward, but that day is always happening for you," Edward Edelman said as he arrived at New York's World Trade Center to honor his slain brother-in-law, Daniel McGinley...
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US moves to advance prisoner swap deal with Iran and release $6 billion in frozen Iranian funds
(National News ~ 09/12/23)
WASHINGTON -- The Biden administration has cleared the way for the release of five American citizens detained in Iran by issuing a blanket waiver for international banks to transfer $6 billion in frozen Iranian money from South Korea to Qatar without fear of U.S. sanctions. In addition, as part of the deal, the administration has agreed to release five Iranian citizens held in the United States...
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Police defend strategy in hunt for escaped murderer Danelo Cavalcante after he evaded searchers
(National News ~ 09/12/23)
Authorities in Pennsylvania who have been trying to capture an escaped murderer for nearly two weeks pushed back Monday against questions about whether they blew a chance to collar him, instead blaming the complex terrain in the initial search area for the fugitive's success in getting clear of it...
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Trump lawyers seek recusal of judge in DC presiding over federal election subversion case
(National News ~ 09/12/23)
WASHINGTON -- Lawyers for Donald Trump on Monday asked the federal judge presiding over his election subversion case in Washington to recuse herself, saying her past public statements about the former president and his connection to the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol call into question whether she can be fair...
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Out of the past: Sept. 12
(Out of the Past ~ 09/12/23)
Missouri Secretary of State Bekki Cook, visiting Cape Girardeau yesterday, said talk of voter fraud in Missouri has been blown out of proportion by some Republican lawmakers; she said voter fraud isn't widespread in the state, although isolated cases do occur from time to time; two state lawmakers, Sen. Peter Kinder of Cape Girardeau and Rep. Mark Richardson of Poplar Bluff, earlier this month called for an end to vote buying and voter fraud in Missouri...
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Gerald Farnham Jr.
(Obituary ~ 09/12/23)
Gerald "Jerry" Kenneth Farnham Jr., 55, of Cape Girardeau died peacefully Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, at his home, surrounded by his family and friends. He was born April 2, 1968, in Buffalo, New York, to Gerald Sr. and Sandra Alderman Farnham. Jerry graduated from Starpoint High School in Pendleton, New York, in 1986, where he wrestled, ran cross country and was student council vice president. ...
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