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Condemned inmate could face 'surgery without anesthesia' if good vein is elusive, lawyers say
(State News ~ 04/08/24)
ST. LOUIS — Missouri's execution protocol allows for “surgery without anesthesia” if the typical process of finding a suitable vein to inject the lethal drug doesn't work, lawyers for a death row inmate say in an appeal aimed at sparing his life. ...
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St. Louis-area residents make plea for compensation for illnesses tied to nuclear contamination
(State News ~ 04/08/24)
Karen Nickel has been dealing with lupus and other illnesses for years, illnesses she blames on childhood exposure to a suburban St. Louis creek where Cold War-era nuclear waste was dumped decades ago. It’s time, she said Friday, for the federal government to start making amends. ...
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NB I-55 in Scott County reduced for guardrail replacement
(Local News ~ 04/08/24)
Northbound Interstate 55 in Scott County — from mile marker 86.2 to mile marker 86.4 near Kelso — will be reduced to one lane with a 12-foot width restriction as contractor crews make guardrail improvements. ...
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Anniston votes to dissolve, will be property of Mississippi County
(Local News ~ 04/08/24)
ANNISTON — By a vote of 37 in favor and three opposed, residents of Anniston decided to dissolve the municipality during Mississippi County’s municipal election Tuesday, April 2. ...
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Big Whiskey’s to open in Cape Girardeau following Poplar Bluff success
(Business ~ 04/08/24)
Big Whiskey’s American Restaurant & Bar, known for its burgers, sandwiches, pasta and, of course, whiskey, is coming to Cape Girardeau.
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Fire claims life in Jackson
(Local News ~ 04/08/24)
One person and two dogs died in a fire Saturday, April 6, in Jackson. A social media post from Jackson Fire Rescue says an engine was returning to station after an incident and personnel saw smoke coming from a residence in the 700 block of West Jefferson Street. ...
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Area Properties to host Giving Tour benefiting Graceful Opportunities
(Local News ~ 04/08/24)
Area Properties Real Estate-River Region will host a Giving Tour from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 21, that will benefit the organization Graceful Opportunities. The tour will showcase area five homes, which will feature table centerpieces designed by local artists that will be available to win. Tickets for the event will be $30 with all proceeds going to benefit Graceful Opportunities. ...
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Weather is hot topic as eclipse approaches
(National News ~ 04/08/24)
MESQUITE, Texas — Eclipse spectators staked out their spots across three countries Sunday, fervently hoping for clear skies despite forecasts calling for clouds along most of the sun-vanishing route. North America won’t see another coast-to-coast total solar eclipse for 21 years, prompting the weekend’s worry and mad rush. ...
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Weather in Cape Girardeau currently perfect for eclipse
(Local News ~ 04/08/24)
UPDATE: At 12:45 p.m, skies are virtually clear as the partial eclipse begins.
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Today's prayer 4-8-24
(Prayer ~ 04/08/24)
O Father God, our Redeemer, thank you that your promises are forever true. Amen.
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Who’s going to save America’s soul?
(Column ~ 04/08/24)
Lent is over – and I’m kind of sorry. As a practicing Roman Catholic, I observe Lent every year. The Britannica defines Lent as a solemn period of penitential preparation in Christian churches before Easter that provides 40 days for fasting and abstinence in imitation of Christ’s fasting in the wilderness before he began his public ministry. ...
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Washington’s ‘job creation’ circus is hitting the road
(Column ~ 04/08/24)
In the grand circus of politics, where elephants and donkeys alike perform under the big top, there’s one act that never fails to draw a crowd: the venerable "job creation" routine. Putting people back to work, especially those without college degrees and in the manufacturing world, is in the center ring. Unfortunately, when you look behind the smoke, mirrors and rabbits hidden in hats, you’ll see that promises to rebuild America through industrial policy are just plain old corporate welfare. ...
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Speak Out 4-8-24
(Speak Out ~ 04/08/24)
Our state legislators are so dumb here in Missouri. They have a way of increasing revenue and simply refuse to do so. They could and, may I add, should require all these side-by-side UTVs that are running on city streets and county roads to be licensed and covered by insurance just like any other motor vehicle. When you have up to a hundred in a group on a county road, it is a hazard to local traffic. They are supposed to be off-the-road vehicles, not on city streets or county roads. ...
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Cape Chamber celebrates local innovators at annual dinner
(Editorial ~ 04/08/24)
The Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual dinner is always an inspiring evening recognizing the achievements of business innovators in our region who are leading industries, championing new ideas, and taking leadership roles that propel our community forward. ...
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Cape Girardeau, Jackson chambers to hold women’s events
(Business ~ 04/08/24)
Two local chambers are hosting events for women in business this Thursday. ...
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Gas prices show no sign of slowing
(Business ~ 04/08/24)
Gas continues to get more and more expensive. ...
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One Cape Girardeau ribbon cutting planned
(Business ~ 04/08/24)
A ribbon cutting celebrating the grand opening of Alpha Chiropractic at 1131 N. Kingshighway, Suite G, in Cape Girardeau will take place at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 9.
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Frank Sutherland III
(Obituary ~ 04/08/24)
SIKESTON — Frank Russell “Buz” Sutherland III, of Sikeston, formerly of Charleston, died Thursday, April 4, 2024, at Mercy Hospital Southeast in Cape Girardeau. He was born Dec. 3, 1949, to the late Frank Russell Sutherland Jr. and Daisy Barfield Sutherland. On March 24, 1984, he married Tammy Carolyn Beaty, his loving wife of 40 years. ...
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Judy Rohr
(Obituary ~ 04/08/24)
Judy Rohr, 78, of Jackson passed away unexpectedly Thursday, April 5, 2024, at her home. Judy was born Sept. 26, 1945, in St. Louis. She was very proud of her upbringing on a dairy farm in Festus, where she grew up surrounded by love and frequent get-togethers with her large, extended family of cousins, aunts and uncles. ...
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Daniel Pennington
(Obituary ~ 04/08/24)
Daniel Paul Pennington, 70, of Cape Girardeau died Friday, April 5, 2024, at his home. He was born Feb. 16, 1954, in Marble Hill to Harold Eugene and Helen Laverne Andrews Pennington. He and Jean Marie Frazier were married Aug. 17, 1986, in Cape Girardeau. She preceded him in death Sept. 11, 2015. ...
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NerdWallet: Would your documents survive a disaster? What to protect and how to do it
(National News ~ 04/08/24)
Floods, fires, historic storms -- severe weather events are on the rise. If your home was hit by high water or a wildfire, would your important papers be safe? "Unfortunately, I've had clients who've been victims of fires, flooding, hurricanes," said Sev Tamayo, an agent with Goosehead Insurance in Palm Coast, Florida. "Some of them were prepared and some of them weren't."...
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Many cancer drugs remain unproven 5 years after accelerated approval, a study finds
(National News ~ 04/08/24)
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s accelerated approval program is meant to give patients early access to promising drugs. But how often do these drugs actually improve or extend patients’ lives? In a new study, researchers found that most cancer drugs granted accelerated approval do not demonstrate such benefits within five years. ...
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Shhh, I'm on vacation. Travelers are on a quest for the quiet
(National News ~ 04/08/24)
At home in the New York City suburbs, Oscar Sandoval has lots of friends and an active social life. But when it’s time for vacation, he prefers to keep it quiet. Like, literally. Sandoval began practicing Zen Buddhism a few years back, and has been on silent retreats to Buddhist monasteries around San Francisco and elsewhere. He’d stroll, sit, do some gardening and generally contemplate life for a week. More recently, he’s done solo backpacking trips across Spain. ...
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Out of the past: April 8
(Out of the Past ~ 04/08/24)
Gov. Mel Carnahan wants the Legislature to appropriate $4.6 million for development of Southeast Missouri State University’s River Campus; his action Wednesday prompted the House Budget Committee to include the project in its capital improvements funding bill; university and Cape Girardeau city officials cheer the developments as positive signs that the project will proceed. ...
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2024 Eclipse
(Submitted Story ~ 04/08/24)
Here is a pic before the eclipse and then during at Perryville Airport
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Today in History: April 8
(Local News ~ 04/08/24)
Today is Monday, April 8, the 99th day of 2024. There are 267 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On April 8, 1974, Hank Aaron of the Atlanta Braves hit his 715th career home run in a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, breaking Babe Ruth’s record...
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