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Lawyer says Missouri man thought his mom was an intruder when he shot and killed her
(State News ~ 03/11/24)
OLIVETTE — A 25-year-old Missouri man has been charged with shooting and killing his mother as she tried to enter the back door of their home. Jaylen Johnson’s attorney, William Goldstein, told the St. Louis Post-Dispatch that Johnson believed his mother was an intruder when she tried to enter the home in the St. Louis suburb of Olivette around 7:30 a.m. Thursday. ...
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4 Missouri prison workers fired after investigation into inmate's death
(State News ~ 03/11/24)
KANSAS CITY — Four Missouri prison workers were fired after an investigation into the death of an inmate whose family is demanding to know what happened. Othel Moore died Dec. 8 at the Jefferson City Correctional Center after cells in a housing unit were searched for weapons, drugs and other contraband, Missouri Department of Corrections spokeswoman Karen Pojmann said in an email Friday. ...
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Meta to power operations with Kelso solar plant
(Business ~ 03/11/24)
Arevon Energy, a Scottsdale, Arizona-based renewable energy company, announced Wednesday, March 6, that a solar project in Scott County will power Meta's regional operations. "The power will help support Meta's operation in the region with 100% renewable energy," Arevon development manager Jacquiline Foley said...
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Blush Ultra Lounge brings social atmosphere to downtown Cape
(Business ~ 03/11/24)
21 Taps, a Cape Girardeau bar that had been at 36 N. Spanish St. for five years, closed Dec. 23. Five days later, Christopher Dirnberger, owner of Katy O'Ferrell's Publick House and part owner of D'Ladium's Sports Bar, acquired the property. A month later, Blush Ultra Lounge was born...
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Sikeston's Rodeo Museum and Visitors Center work officially underway
(Local News ~ 03/11/24)
SIKESTON — Work on the renovation of Sikeston's new Rodeo Museum and Visitors Center is officially underway in downtown Sikeston. Kathy Medley, executive vice president of the Sikeston Regional Chamber and Area Economic Development Corp., said the museum still needs a lot of work before it can open...
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Southeast Missouri congressman Jason Smith criticizes State of the Union address
(Local News ~ 03/11/24)
President Joe Biden gave his fourth State of the Union speech Thursday night, March 7, garnering praise from members of the Democratic Party while receiving heavy criticism from his colleagues across the aisle...
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'Oppenheimer' crowned best picture at an Academy Awards shadowed by war
(National News ~ 03/11/24)
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- "Oppenheimer," a solemn three-hour biopic that became an unlikely billion-dollar box-office sensation, was crowned best picture at a 96th Academy Awards that doubled as a coronation for Christopher Nolan. After passing over arguably Hollywood's foremost big-screen auteur for years, the Oscars made up for lost time by heaping seven awards on Nolan's blockbuster biopic, including best actor for Cillian Murphy, best supporting actor for Robert Downey Jr. ...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 03/11/24)
Today is Monday, March 11, the 71st day of 2024. There are 295 days left in the year. Today's highlight in history: On March 11, 2011, a magnitude-9.0 earthquake and resulting tsunami struck Japan's northeastern coast, killing nearly 20,000 people and severely damaging the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear power station...
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Prayer 3-11-24
(Prayer ~ 03/11/24)
O Lord Jesus, thank you that we have peace because of you, our overcomer. Amen.
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A new fiscal commission must heed the lesson of '97
(Column ~ 03/11/24)
The Republican chairman of the House Budget Committee made news recently by announcing that if his party is serious about changing the fiscal path we are on, they'll have to consider raising taxes. Politics is about compromise, so the chairman is right. Every side must give a little. However, "putting taxes on the table" is not as simple a fix to our debt problems as some think...
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A miracle in California
(Column ~ 03/11/24)
A miracle occurred Tuesday in California's U.S. Senate primary race. In a deep Blue state where Democrat voters outnumber Republicans 2-1, Steve Garvey, the former L.A. Dodger star, ran against three Democrats and came in a close second to Democrat Congressman Adam Schiff...
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SEMO campaign reaches milestone with private support
(Editorial ~ 03/11/24)
Southeast Missouri State University has reached a milestone in its Transforming Lives capital campaign. The university has raised 70% of its $60 million goal, which only includes funds from individuals and businesses. The Southeast Missourian recently reported that the current funding total is made up of 7,864 individuals and corporations who are supporting the effort. The total does not include dollars pledged from the City of Cape Girardeau, state of Missouri or federal government...
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Several new businesses to open
(Business ~ 03/11/24)
The owners of numerous new businesses have filed with the City of Cape Girardeau Community Development Department for business licenses. n Hollie Welter of Cape Girardeau is starting Bliss Hair Studio at 121 S. Broadview St. It will provide salon and spa services. Welter also runs Blank Canvas Hair Studio...
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Cape Girardeau, Jackson, Perryville area chamber events planned
(Business ~ 03/11/24)
Several local chambers of commerce are hosting events throughout the week. n Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly Business After Hours event at 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 12, at Southeast Missouri Pets, 180 Weston St. in Cape Girardeau. The chamber will also host its March Business Breakfast at 7:30 a.m., Friday, March 15, at Jackson Civic Center, 381 E. Deerwood Drive in Jackson...
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Two ribbon-cuttings scheduled for next week
(Business ~ 03/11/24)
Two local chambers of commerce will host ribbon-cuttings Monday, March 18. n Perryville Area Chamber of Commerce will hold a ribbon-cutting celebrating Kendra Troncale's 25 years with Thrivent Financial and her service to Perryville families. The event will take place at 12:15 p.m. at 212 N. Progress Drive, Suite 10, in Perryville...
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Missouri gas prices on the rise
(Business ~ 03/11/24)
Gasoline prices keep climbing up as regular fuel hit an average of $3.40 nationwide. Only Mississippi and Texas have average prices below $3 a gallon; Missouri's average has risen dramatically to $3.21. Every county in Missouri now has an average regular gasoline price of at least $3...
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Spectrum expands services to more rural Cape Girardeau County communities
(Business ~ 03/11/24)
Internet provider Spectrum announced the launch of Spectrum internet, mobile, TV and voice services to more than 1,000 homes and small businesses in rural Cape Girardeau County on Wednesday, March 6. The impacted area affects residences and businesses near Allenville, Delta, Dutchtown and Jackson...
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Perryville construction company ranks on Top Performers list
(Business ~ 03/11/24)
Perryville-based Robinson Construction Co. announced Feb. 28 it had been ranked 95th on the 2024 Top 250 Performers list and 48th on the Top 150 General Contractors list from Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC). The lists are annual publications recognizing contractor achievements in safety, quality, inclusion and project excellence...
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Cape Girardeau firefighters to get new chain saws thanks to Firehouse Subs foundation grant
(Business ~ 03/11/24)
The Cape Girardeau Fire Department has received a $10,198 grant from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation to purchase new chain saws and other equipment. "We are grateful to the Foundation and our local Firehouse Subs in Cape Girardeau for awarding us this grant," Randy Morris Jr., fire chief of the Cape Girardeau Fire Department, said in a news release. ...
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Saint Francis Medical Center earns top safety marks
(Business ~ 03/11/24)
The Leapfrog Group, a national not-for-profit patient care watchdog, gave Saint Francis Medical Center an "A" Hospital Safety Grade during its latest rating. "We are proud and impressed by the excellence in patient care and quality delivered to patients in our region," Justin Davison, president and chief executive officer of Saint Francis Healthcare System, said in a news release. "This is a meaningful acknowledgment of the hard work and dedication of so many."...
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Drury Southwest begins construction work by interstate
(Business ~ 03/11/24)
The Drury Southwest construction company is starting work on a new project close to Interstate 55. "We recently began work on a 6,200-square-foot strip center that will be a fantastic addition to the first view of Cape Girardeau," Drury Southwest leasing manager Adrienne Henry said in an email. "The site will have three to four available spaces for QSR's (quick-service restaurants), retail and office tenants."...
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Marco's Pizza permanently closes Cape Girardeau location
(Business ~ 03/11/24)
The Marco's Pizza location at 1330 Broadway in Cape Girardeau is no more. Despite the restaurant's Facebook page being active as recently as 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 6, less than 24 hours later the store had shuttered. Calls to the location's number are met with an automated message detailing the situation...
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Mary Lee Sander
(Obituary ~ 03/11/24)
Mary Lee Sander, 76, of Millersville passed away Friday, March 8, 2024, with her family at her side. She was born April 6, 1947, to Odie and Dorothy Garland Cook. She and Jerry Sander were married Feb. 19, 1965, near Scopus. She retired from housekeeping at Southeast Hospital, and previously worked at International Hat and Venture Hat factories...
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Effort to get aid to Gaza by sea is moving ahead. But first ship is still waiting in Cyprus
(National News ~ 03/11/24)
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip -- A U.S. Army vessel carrying equipment to build a temporary pier in Gaza was heading to the Mediterranean on Sunday, after U.S. President Joe Biden announced plans to increase aid deliveries by sea to the besieged enclave where hundreds of thousands of Palestinians are going hungry...
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Nationwide review finds patchwork, 'broken' systems for resolving open records disputes
(National News ~ 03/11/24)
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. -- Dana Holladay-Hollifield has worked as a nurse in Alabama for years, but never was her pay as low as it was at Huntsville Hospital. She wondered what executives at the not-for-profit facility were making, so she filed a public records request to find out. The hospital is governed by a public board, she said, and therefore subject to the state's open records law...
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Microsoft says it hasn't been able to shake Russian state hackers
(National News ~ 03/11/24)
BOSTON -- Microsoft said Friday it's still trying to evict the elite Russian government hackers who broke into the email accounts of senior company executives in November and who it said have been trying to breach customer networks with stolen access data...
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Biden calls out 'shrinkflation' as part of broader strategy to reframe how voters view economy
(National News ~ 03/11/24)
WASHINGTON -- President Joe Biden is going all-in on calling out "shrinkflation." The term applies to a seemingly covert way for companies to raise prices by ever so slightly reducing the size of their products. There's suddenly fewer pretzels in the bag, less toothpaste in the tube and shorter candy bars...
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Pope Francis' 'white flag' comment met by criticism from Ukraine, its allies
(National News ~ 03/11/24)
KYIV, Ukraine -- Ukrainian and allied officials Sunday criticized Pope Francis for saying that Kyiv should have the "courage" to negotiate an end to the war with Russia, a statement many interpreted as a call for Ukraine to surrender. The foreign ministers of Ukraine and Poland, a vocal ally of Kyiv, condemned the pope's remarks. ...
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Muslims spot Ramadan crescent moon in Saudi Arabia, meaning month of fasting starts Monday for many
(National News ~ 03/11/24)
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- Officials saw the crescent moon Sunday night in Saudi Arabia, home to the holiest sites in Islam, marking the start of the holy fasting month of Ramadan for many of the world's 1.8 billion Muslims. The sacred month, which sees those observing abstain from food and water from sunrise to sunset, marks a period of religious reflection, family get-togethers and giving across the Muslim world. Seeing the moon Sunday night means Monday is the first day of the fast...
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Out of the past: March 11
(Out of the Past ~ 03/11/24)
Six Southeast Missouri Democratic lawmakers were among Democrats who defied the governor and their own party's leadership to help defeat the state's collective bargaining bill; the House defeated the controversial bill Tuesday by a vote of 73 for and 88 against...
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Partnerhsip With Business Report
(Submitted Story ~ 03/11/24)
An exciting project is taking place within the Jackson High School FBLA program. Every year Jackson High School students compete in business-related events at Districts, State, and Nationals. One of the few straight-to-state events includes State reports like The Partnership with Business Report. ...
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