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What is Quality of Life? Local chamber leaders discuss quality of life in their cities
(B Magazine ~ 03/21/24)
Quality of life. It’s a term heard in chamber meetings, in business discussions, in city governments and city council meetings. Everyone seems to be talking about it. But what exactly does quality of life mean, and what are communities in Southeast Missouri doing to improve it? B Magazine asked local chamber leaders to reflect on what quality of life means to prosperity of their communities and what their organizations are doing to address it. Responses are submitted by contributors and may be edited for clarity and space.
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Route DD in Scott County reduced for shoulder work
(Local News ~ 03/21/24)
Route DD in Scott County — from County Road 593 to County Road 372 — will be reduced to one lane as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform roadside work. According to a news release, the work will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, March 21.
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Recipes for Easter brunch
(Community ~ 03/21/24)
Easter is right around the corner and Easter brunch is a nice way to celebrate with family. Some meal preparation helps put the meal together quickly and not take away much time you want to spend with your guests. I've put together a few recipes today that can be served for brunch after church service. Easter is the best time to use your good dishes and make the table extra special, while serving your guests a delicious assortment of food. Enjoy your celebration of the risen Lord!...
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Shot-hearing system leads to arrest in Sikeston
(Local News ~ 03/21/24)
SIKESTON — Sikeston’s new gunshot detection technology has led to the arrest of a man on charges of illegally possessing a firearm. On Monday, March 18, officers with the Sikeston Department of Public Safety were alerted to gunfire within the city using a new technology known as ShotSpotter, according to Capt. Jon Broom with Sikeston DPS. ...
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City of Cape Girardeau constructing new bathrooms for Capaha Field
(Local News ~ 03/21/24)
The City of Cape Girardeau has started building bathrooms for Capaha Field, with work on the structure beginning March 7. The bathrooms are being built by city staff, and the Parks and Recreation Department looks to be finished by the start of the Cape Catfish baseball season Monday, May 27. Parks division manager Kaed Horrell said the construction project had been discussed for a long time. ...
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Scott City Camping World opening Monday
(Local News ~ 03/21/24)
The Camping World location at 49 Airport Road in Scott City will, at long last, open to the public Monday, March 25, according to the company’s website. Lincolnshire, Illinois-based Camping World Holdings announced the development of the 12-acre plot in December 2021. ...
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Cape Girardeau County coroner gets another extension in removal case
(Local News ~ 03/21/24)
A judge has granted Cape Girardeau County Coroner Wavis Jordan another 30 days to respond to the Missouri attorney general’s office quo warranto petition to remove him from office. The extension was not opposed by Gregory Goodwin, the attorney representing the attorney general. ...
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A visit to Sonny Side Cafe chased my Monday blues away
(Community ~ 03/21/24)
I am 100% the bird chirping, sun shining on a cloudy day kind of morning person, and I fully embrace it. Anyone who has a problem with my morning cheer can take it up with the big guy upstairs — I was born this way, which my mom readily confirms. She had no cranky babies...
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Easter egg hunts planned throughout region
(Local News ~ 03/21/24)
Easter is just around the corner and with this comes egg hunts. ...
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Jackson Board of Aldermen approves land sale to Rubbermaid for employee parking
(Local News ~ 03/21/24)
Jackson Board of Aldermen members discussed several topics during its lengthy meeting Monday, March 18. One ordinance it passed involved approving a land sale to Newell Rubbermaid Development, the largest manufacturer and second-largest employer in the city. The 5.59-acre tract of land at 868 W. Jackson Trail was sold for a total purchase price of $190,000. ...
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Missouri treasurer visits SEMO to promote state's 529 education savings plan
(Local News ~ 03/21/24)
Missouri Treasurer Vivek Malek stopped at Southeast Missouri State University on Tuesday, March 19, during his statewide tour to discuss the tax benefits of saving for education through the state’s 529 education savings plan. ...
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Eclipse expected to draw thousands to region April 8
(Local News ~ 03/21/24)
On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will stretch from Mexico, across the United States and into Canada -- dubbed as the "Great North American Eclipse." Large swaths of all three countries will be within the path of totality when the moon eclipses the sun...
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An interview with eclipse expert David Baron
(Local News ~ 03/21/24)
Eclipse expert and science writer David Baron has ideas about the best ways to experience the 2024 total eclipse and how special it is for Cape Girardeau to have two total eclipses within the past 7 years. He lives in Colorado and has experienced multiple eclipses from South America to Europe and Australia to Indonesia. He also released a book about the total solar eclipse of 1878 the "AMERICAN ECLIPSE: A Nation's Epic Race to Catch the Shadow of the Moon and Win the Glory of the World"...
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Century Casino manager recounts memories of past eclipses
(Local News ~ 03/21/24)
On the last day of school, I carefully folded the newspaper and placed it into my pocket before leaving for summer break. Over the next couple of weeks, I carefully digested the details about the solar eclipse -- it was a partial eclipse in Missouri with about 75% coverage in our region. ...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 03/21/24)
Today in History Today is Thursday, March 21, the 81st day of 2024. There are 285 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On March 21, 1965, civil rights demonstrators led by the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. began their third, successful march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama...
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Where will you be for the April 8 total solar eclipse?
(Community ~ 03/21/24)
NEW YORK -- Where will you be watching the April 8 total solar eclipse? There are just a few weeks left to pick your spot to see the skies darken along a strip of North America, whether by land, sea or air. For those who live inside the 115-mile-wide (185-kilometer-wide) path of total darkness, it may be a matter of just stepping outside and donning special eclipse glasses to watch the spectacle unfold. ...
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Prayer 3-21-24
(Prayer ~ 03/21/24)
O Father God, guide our steps that we may honor you in all things. Amen.
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Missed his calling
(Letter to the Editor ~ 03/21/24)
Some people think that God put Donald Trump on earth to be a latter-day savior of something. Some of us think that he was put here to be the anti-Christ since he has an uncanny ability to dupe people. Problem is, he's just not strong enough to tackle either job. The loser is failing again, darn it...
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Primary vote on Saturday
(Letter to the Editor ~ 03/21/24)
Saturday, March 23, the Missouri Democratic Party is holding its presidential preference primary. Due to a new state law, this will be no ordinary election as it is being run by the state party rather than state and local election authorities. The three things that will distinguish it are the types of voters who can participate, the presence of local candidates, and the ability of voters to sign an initiative petition on site...
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Options and support for education
(Column ~ 03/21/24)
Hey y'all! Another week has come and gone and it has been a whirlwind of legislative activity. In addition to the continuing process of committee hearings and meeting with colleagues to work out the details of proposed legislation, activity on the Senate floor is picking up steam. Last week we passed a huge bill regarding education in Missouri. I say huge referring to both its impact and its literal size...
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These sliders go well with March Madness entertaining
(Community ~ 03/21/24)
Game day is one of my favorite times to entertain. I don't know why foods associated with watching sports on TV are happy-making. But they are. The food is pretty much what I would categorize as bar food -- things you would order with a group of friends with a round of cold beers. Foods that might not (cough) be categorized as health food, but which are meant for sharing, are comforting and delicious, and have a nostalgic vibe. And often involve cheese...
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Fire report 3-21-24
(Police/Fire Report ~ 03/21/24)
CAPE GIRARDEAU Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls. March 19 n Medical assists were made at 11:01 a.m. on Bloomfield Road; 11:04 a.m. on Gerhardt Street; 1:23 p.m. on North Main Street; 1:35 p.m. on South Pacific Street; and 7:29 p.m. on Cresthaven Lane. ...
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Police report 3-21-24
(Police/Fire Report ~ 03/21/24)
CAPE GIRARDEAU Cape Girardeau Police Department responded to the following calls. Arrest does not imply guilt. Arrests n A warrant arrest was reported on South Lorimier Street. n A warrant arrest was reported on Bloomfield Street. n A warrant arrest was reported on William Street. n A warrant arrest was reported. ...
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William 'Don' Vied
(Obituary ~ 03/21/24)
William Donwood “Don” Vied, 78, of Cape Girardeau died Thursday, March 7, 2024, at his home. He was born Sept. 20, 1945, in Lyon County, Kentucky, to Norwood and Nealie Sanders Vied. On the farm and in the woods, he developed a great love for the outdoors and nature and began hunting at a very young age. It was a passion that he carried throughout life and shared with many others. ...
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Roger Reece
(Obituary ~ 03/21/24)
CHAFFEE — Roger Reece, 88, of Chaffee, formerly of Malden, died Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at Chaffee Nursing Center. Graveside funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 21, at Stephens Cemetery in Bernie. Landess Funeral Home in Malden is in charge of arrangements.
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Donald Parris
(Obituary ~ 03/21/24)
Donald Ray Parris, 76, of Scott City died Sunday, March 17, 2024, at his home. Visitation will be from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 23, at Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Scott City. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 23, at the funeral home, with the Rev. Rennie Phillips officiating. Burial will be in Oakdale Cemetery in Commerce.
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Walter Kutscher Jr.
(Obituary ~ 03/21/24)
Walter Rudolf Kutscher Jr., 82, of Jackson went to be with Jesus Tuesday, March 19, 2024. He passed away at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau, where he resided for the past few years. The first-born child of Walter R. Sr. and Agatha Schlimpert Kutscher was born at home in Seelitz in Perry County on March 8, 1942. ...
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Rev. Janet Hopkins
(Obituary ~ 03/21/24)
The Rev. Janet Sue Hopkins, 77, formerly of Burfordville, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at the home she and Leo shared near Advance. She was born Feb. 5, 1947, to Clyde and Winifred “Winnie” Golden Sides. Janet attended Jackson High School. She and Terry Hopkins were married Aug. 21, 1970, and they shared a wonderful life. ...
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Shirley Clifford
(Obituary ~ 03/21/24)
Shirley M. Clifford of Cape Girardeau passed away Sunday, March 17, 2024, at her home. She was born Dec. 6, 1939, to Ernest and Vera Ann Cox of Cairo, Illinois, with honorable mention to Lela Mae Applegate — affectionately known as “Nanney” — who helped raise her. Her parents and Lela Mae Applegate preceded her in death. ...
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Missouri Supreme Court declines to halt execution of a man who killed 2 in 2006
(State News ~ 03/21/24)
The Missouri Supreme Court on Wednesday declined to halt the execution of Brian Dorsey, who is scheduled to die next month for killing his cousin and her husband 18 years ago. Judge W. Brent Powell wrote in the unanimous decision that Dorsey "has not demonstrated he is actually innocent" of the killing. Powell also wrote that the state Supreme Court previously turned aside Dorsey’s claim that his trial lawyer was ineffective, and he is barred from raising that claim again. ...
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Births 3/21/24
(Births ~ 03/21/24)
Twins to Jack and Stephanie Lake of Cape Girardeau, Mercy Hospital Southeast, Tuesday, March 5, 2024. Daughter, Mara Jane, was born at 9:01 p.m. and weighed 5 pounds, 7 ounces. Son, John Silas, was born at 9:02 p.m. and weighed 5 pounds, 15 ounces. First daughter and first son. Mrs. Lake is the daughter of Steve Kapp and Angie Kapp of Cape Girardeau. She works for Element74. Lake is the son of Thad Lake and Morgan Lake of Jackson. He is employed by Van De Ven LLC. ...
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Gangs target peaceful communities in new attacks on Haiti's capital
(International News ~ 03/21/24)
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti -- Armed gangs launched new attacks in the suburbs of Port-au-Prince early Wednesday, with heavy gunfire echoing across once-peaceful communities near the Haitian capital. Associated Press journalists reported seeing at least five bodies in and around the suburbs, and gangs blocked the entrances to some areas...
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Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar says he's quitting for personal and political reasons
(International News ~ 03/21/24)
LONDON -- Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar, who made history as his country's first gay and first biracial leader, announced Wednesday that he is stepping down for reasons that he said were both personal and political. Varadkar announced Wednesday he is quitting immediately as head of the center-right Fine Gael party, part of Ireland's coalition government. He'll be replaced as prime minister in April after a party leadership contest...
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As election nears, Venezuelan government keeps arresting opponents allegedly tied to criminal plots
(International News ~ 03/21/24)
MEXICO CITY -- As Venezuela's government would have it, President Nicolás Maduro and members of his inner circle have been the target of several conspiracies since last year that could have left them injured or worse. Few details have been released about the alleged plots. But the government has cited them in the arrests of more than 30 people since January including a prominent human rights attorney and staffers of the leading opposition presidential candidate...
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Federal Reserve still foresees 3 interest rate cuts this year despite bump in inflation
(National News ~ 03/21/24)
WASHINGTON -- Federal Reserve officials signaled Wednesday that they still expect to cut their key interest rate three times in 2024, fueling a rally on Wall Street, despite signs that inflation remained elevated at the start of the year. For now, the officials kept their benchmark rate unchanged for a fifth straight time...
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1 of the few remaining survivors of the attack on Pearl Harbor has died at 102
(National News ~ 03/21/24)
HONOLULU -- Richard C. "Dick" Higgins, one of the few remaining survivors of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, has died, a family member said Wednesday. He was 102. Higgins died at home in Bend, Oregon, on Tuesday of natural causes, granddaughter Angela Norton said...
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M. Emmet Walsh, unforgettable character actor from 'Blood Simple,' 'Blade Runner,' dies at 88
(National News ~ 03/21/24)
LOS ANGELES -- M. Emmet Walsh, the character actor who brought his unmistakable face and unsettling presence to films including "Blood Simple" and "Blade Runner," has died at age 88, his manager said Wednesday. Walsh died from cardiac arrest on Tuesday at a hospital in St. Albans, Vermont, his longtime manager Sandy Joseph said...
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Idaho police search for escaped inmate and accomplice after ambush at Boise hospital
(National News ~ 03/21/24)
A white supremacist Idaho prison gang member and an accomplice remained on the loose Wednesday after the accomplice staged a brazen overnight attack to free the inmate as he was being transported from a Boise hospital, police said. Police identified the man suspected of shooting two corrections officers during the ambush as Nicholas Umphenour. ...
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Republicans make last-ditch request for Biden to testify as impeachment inquiry winds down
(National News ~ 03/21/24)
WASHINGTON -- The House impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden is all but winding down, lacking the political appetite from within the Republican ranks to go forward with an actual impeachment, but facing political pressure to deliver after months of work...
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Mississippi ex-deputy gets 40-year sentence as judge decries brutal attack on 2 Black men
(National News ~ 03/21/24)
JACKSON, Miss. -- Two former Mississippi deputies wept in court Wednesday as a federal judge sentenced them to years in prison and condemned their cruelty for breaking into a home with four other white officers and torturing two Black men. U.S. District Judge Tom Lee sentenced Christian Dedmon, 29, to 40 years in prison and Daniel Opdyke, 28, to 17.5 years...
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Congressional leaders sell $1.2 trillion spending package to members before shutdown deadline
(National News ~ 03/21/24)
WASHINGTON -- Congressional leaders from both parties looked to put a positive light on a $1.2 trillion spending package that lawmakers are working to approve before funding expires at midnight Friday for a host of key government agencies. Text of the legislation had not been released as of Wednesday afternoon, but lawmakers and aides were expecting an official unveiling early Thursday. ...
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Alabama governor signs bill barring diversity, equity and inclusion programs
(National News ~ 03/21/24)
MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Wednesday signed legislation that would ban diversity, equity and inclusion programs at public schools, universities and state agencies and prohibit the teaching of "divisive concepts" including that someone should feel guilty because of their race or gender...
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Out of the past: March 21
(Out of the Past ~ 03/21/24)
The “Song of Mark”, a collection of stories from the gospel and set to music, is performed in the afternoon at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Jackson; musicians and vocalists from Catholic churches in the area perform the musical by Marty Haugen. ...
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Businesses are ready for April's total solar eclipse with celestial-themed doughnuts and beer
(National News ~ 03/21/24)
NEW YORK -- Eclipse-themed beer. Jewelry and ornaments. And doughnuts that capture the sun's disappearing act with the help of buttercream frosting. With April 8's total solar eclipse right around the corner, businesses are ready for the celestial event that will dim skies along a generous path across North America...
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Shawnee National Forest opening seasonal campgrounds for eclipse
(Local News ~ 03/21/24)
Shawnee National Forest will open seasonally closed campgrounds for the upcoming total solar eclipse. According to a Forest Service news release, the sites open include Red Bud Campground, Pine Ridge Campground and Johnson Creek Campground. Their year-round campsites will also be open...
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How do animals react during a total solar eclipse?
(National News ~ 03/21/24)
WASHINGTON -- When a total solar eclipse transforms day into night, will tortoises start acting romantic? Will giraffes gallop? Will apes sing odd notes? Researchers will be standing by to observe how animals' routines at the Fort Worth Zoo in Texas are disrupted when skies dim on April 8. They previously detected other strange animal behaviors in 2017 at a South Carolina zoo that was in the path of total darkness...
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Safety-first for the upcoming solar eclipse
(Local News ~ 03/21/24)
While getting ready for what may be for some a once-in-a-lifetime event, you'll want to make sure you're viewing the 2024 solar eclipse in the safest way possible. Staying safe for the upcoming eclipse on April 8 can be as plain and simple as making sure to use the right glasses but may be as small as remembering sunscreen. ...
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Perryville to hold eclipse event for visually impaired
(Local News ~ 03/21/24)
A variety of Perryville organizations will team up to hold the Hear the Eclipse event for visually impaired individuals from to 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, April 8 at Perryville Fire Station No. 2. The organizations hosting the event include Perryville Fire Department, Perry County Heritage Tourism, Perry County Eclipse Task Force, Perry County School District No. ...
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MoDOT: Plan ahead for best eclipse viewing, avoiding traffic congestion
(Local News ~ 03/21/24)
On Monday, April 8, citizens across southern and southeast Missouri will have the chance to see a rare celestial event -- a total solar eclipse. The moon will block the sun's light and cause a total solar eclipse to be visible across nearly 115 miles of Missouri. ...
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KC Wolf coming to Bluff for eclipse-focused event
(Local News ~ 03/21/24)
He kept the crowd roaring as they cheered the Kansas City Chiefs to victory in the last two consecutive Super Bowls. Now, he will be coming to Poplar Bluff. KC Wolf, the beloved mascot of the Kansas City Chiefs, will be in Poplar Bluff on Monday, April 8 during the eclipse. His appearance is sponsored by Missouri Highlands Healthcare...
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5 safety-first tips for watching the eclipse with children
(Local News ~ 03/21/24)
The excitement for the total eclipse is building, and it's the perfect time to teach children about the moon and stars and stargazing. There is plenty of time left to prepare them for the big event: 1. Read about an eclipse. There are plenty of books on the subject, from "The Big Eclipse Paperback" (Orbit Oregon, 2016) by Nancy Coffelt to "Looking Up!: The Science of Stargazing" (Science of Fun Stuff, 2017) by Joe Rao and Mark Borgions. ...
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Area businesses planning special eclipse parties
(Local News ~ 03/21/24)
The solar eclipse is cause enough for celebration, but experiencing one twice in seven years is something special. Different businesses are rolling out the red carpet to prepare for the event and to bring in as many patrons as possible while doing it...
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Plans being finalized as solar eclipse approaches
(Local News ~ 03/21/24)
SIKESTON -- A total solar eclipse is nearing, and Sikeston will be in the path of totality, making it one of the best viewing locations in the country as the moon drifts in front of the sun. Sikeston residents are encouraged to mark their calendars for "Total Eclipse of the Park 2024" which will take place during the eclipse on Monday, April 8 along with other eclipse-themed events the weekend of April 5-7...
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Former Cardinal Adam Wainwright to perform during solar eclipse event
(Local News ~ 03/21/24)
Legendary St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright isn't just a good baseball player, he's a talented musician as well. Wainwright, now a country music artist, is set to perform with his band Monday, April 8, at Rock 'N' Roll Drive-In, 272 Drive-In Lane in Chaffee, in celebration of the solar eclipse...
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Wappapello delivers lesson on eclipse history, science
(Local News ~ 03/21/24)
Southeast Missouri will be a main attraction for the 2024 total solar eclipse. An event like this comes with many questions, one in particular: what is a solar eclipse? Eugene Vale and Jo Schaper with Geo Communications Services were invited to the Wappapello Bill Emerson Memorial Visitor Center to demonstrate the answer and educate the public...
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Scenes from 2017 total eclipse
(Local News ~ 03/21/24)
About seven years ago, another total eclipse passed through Southeast Missouri. Here are a few scenes from that day, Aug. 21, 2017.
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