- Jackson new bridge progress (Local News ~ 10/22/22)
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Solutions sought regarding public transportation in county
(Local News ~ 10/22/22)
A forum centering on public transportation issues in Cape Girardeau County highlighted a number of problems but few solutions Thursday, Oct. 20. This "Transportation Conversation" was sponsored by United Way of Southeast Missouri, and the public was invited to attend and share comments regarding views of public transportation in the county...
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Cape Girardeau County use tax revenue down double digits for second straight month
(Local News ~ 10/22/22)
Use tax revenue for Cape Girardeau County fell 16.8% in October compared to the same month last year, representing the second consecutive month of double-digit declines for levies on out-of-state and online sales, according to statistics provided by the state Department of Revenue through the county treasurer's office...
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Point of Interest: The Katy Trail
(10/22/22)
Across the state of Missouri, The Katy Trail guides adventurers, offering a leisurely way to explore the history of Missouri’s German heritage, wine country, microbreweries, westward expansion and rural towns. The trail, which runs across the center of the state between Clinton, Mo., and Machens, Mo., is 240 miles long, with 26 trailheads and four fully-restored railroad depots along the way, according to the Missouri State Parks website. ...
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Jackson woman charged with drug possession
(Local News ~ 10/22/22)
A Jackson woman whose job includes removing children from their parents for illegal drug use has been charged with possessing methamphetamine. Colleen Talley, 57, who works for the Family Services division of the state Department of Social Services, has been charged with felony possession of a controlled substance in Cape Girardeau County, according to court documents...
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Officials outline timeline for ARPA-funded projects
(Local News ~ 10/22/22)
City of Cape Girardeau officials have provided proposed schedules for the 10-plus projects utilizing the city's remaining $1.4 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds. The potential use of the federal funds was the subject of much debate among Cape Girardeau City Council members before being the list was formally approved by the members as part of the consent agenda at the Monday, Oct. ...
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Ashcroft wants tighter rules on on racy public library books
(State News ~ 10/22/22)
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft, a top Republican prospect for governor, wants to block public funding for library books that might appeal to the “prurient” — meaning sexual — interests of minors. Ashcroft proposed the new rule on libraries this week. It does not include a more-detailed definition or include examples of which specific books would be restricted as appealing sexually to children or teenagers...
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Out of the past: Oct. 22
(Out of the Past ~ 10/22/22)
Two men who narrowly escaped being struck by a vehicle as they left the Community Counseling Center in Cape Girardeau yesterday afternoon say someone was watching out for them; a third man in the party, Jeffrey Slinkard, 27, was struck and is in stable condition at a local hospital; three other people, including the driver of the vehicle that struck Slinkard, were also injured; the accident occurred at 12:35 p.m. ...
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Campbell-67 years
(Anniversary ~ 10/22/22)
Frank and Alfredia Campbell of Cape Girardeau celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary with family. Frank Campbell and Alfredia Scott were married Oct. 15, 1955, in Marion, Indiana. The couple has eight children, Frank Campbell Jr., Loraine Campbell, Gloria Campbell, Freddie Campbell and Beverly Campbell, all of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Floreda Saffold of Texas and the late Sandra C. ...
- Adopt Aretha Franklin 10-23-22 (Community ~ 10/22/22)
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Club news 10-23-22
(Community News ~ 10/22/22)
The Town and Country Family and Community Education Club met Oct. 13 in the home of Brenda Pender. Gloria Cora was welcomed as a guest who later presented the program to the club. The meeting opened by saying the pledges to the United States, Missouri Flag and Club Collect. The devotion was given by Darlene McCain, "A wrinkle in time." Donna Woolsey provided a Halloween word scramble with Lois Seabaugh the winner of the game...
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Senior Center Menus for Oct. 24 through 28
(Community ~ 10/22/22)
Monday: Chicken and rice casserole or taco soup, vegetable blend, buttered corn, whole-grain bread slice and autumn dessert or fresh baked cookies. Tuesday: Chili with beef and beans and 1/2 sandwich or roasted chicken thighs and veggies, baked potato, whole-grain crackers and chilled tropical fruit or black forest cake...
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Bearing false witness
(Column ~ 10/22/22)
Have you been following the political debates? Many people want to ignore politics and end up voting with little or false information. They base their vote on the candidate's reputation. As a Christian, I appreciate voter guides that clearly state where candidates stand on the issues. Every voter has a right to know how candidates have voted in the past...
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Do good for those you love
(Column ~ 10/22/22)
Joab was surrounded. The army before him was overwhelming. Behind him was one of a similar scale (1 Chronicles 19:10 -- 15.) His response offers some actions to emulate when we, like him, do not see any solutions to our problems. First, he tells his brother and those with them to "be strong." When you act strong, you feel strong. ...
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We need rain
(Column ~ 10/22/22)
Well we finally got some rain a week or two ago. Not much but we can say it rained. It did clean some of the dust off the trees and plants and such, but it didn't really rain enough to do much good. Growing up it got dry in the Sandhills now and then, but back then it was Dad's and Mom's headache. ...
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FYI 10-23-22
(Community ~ 10/22/22)
The Grossheider family reunion will be held at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23 at Zion Lutheran Church parish hall south of Gordonville. Attendees should bring two dishes (one meat or main-dish casserole). Table service and beverages will be provided. For more information, contact LaVerne Levy at (314) 846-4787 or llpony@charter.net...
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Ukrainian forces bombard river crossing
(International News ~ 10/22/22)
KYIV, Ukraine -- Ukrainian forces bombarded Russian positions in the occupied and illegally annexed southern Kherson region, targeting resupply routes across a major river while inching closer Friday to a full assault on one of the first urban areas Russia captured after invading the country...
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Boris Johnson, ousted by scandal, eyes comeback as UK leader
(International News ~ 10/22/22)
LONDON -- Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson -- ousted by ethics scandals just three months ago -- jockeyed to make a comeback Friday as one of several contenders seeking to replace Liz Truss, whose rapid downfall threw the country's leadership into disarray at a time of severe economic challenges...
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Bannon gets 4 months behind bars for defying 1/6 subpoena
(National News ~ 10/22/22)
WASHINGTON -- Steve Bannon, a longtime ally of former President Donald Trump, was sentenced Friday to serve four months behind bars after defying a subpoena from the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. U.S. District Judge Carl Nichols allowed Bannon to stay free pending appeal, a potentially lengthy process, and also imposed a fine of $6,500 as part of the sentence. ...
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Jan. 6 panel issues subpoena to Trump, demanding he testify
(National News ~ 10/22/22)
WASHINGTON -- The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol formally issued its extraordinary subpoena o Donald Trump on Friday, demanding testimony from the former president who lawmakers say "personally orchestrated" a multi-part effort to overturn the results of the 2020 election...
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Prayer 10-23-22
(Prayer ~ 10/22/22)
O Lord God, blessed Redeemer, we seek to honor you in all things. Amen.
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We need Republicans to deliver our new leadership
(Column ~ 10/22/22)
As November elections approach, the glaring and deeply troubling headline I see is Americans becoming increasingly alienated from their own country. There has never been a greater need for a new generation of leaders to restore clarity about American principles and plant them in American hearts and minds...
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Keep contempt out of your conversations: Our children are watching
(Column ~ 10/22/22)
Midterm elections are upon us, and what I dread the most is the amped-up online vitriol in my newsfeed. It's everywhere, on both sides of the political aisle, fed to us through television, radio and social media. I teach my kids about the destructiveness of name-calling and contempt in relationships. ...
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Who denies election results?
(Column ~ 10/22/22)
A Democratic myth has arisen that former President Donald Trump's denial of the accuracy of the 2020 vote was "unprecedented." Unfortunately, the history of U.S. elections is often a story of both legitimate and illegitimate election denialism. The 1800, 1824, 1876, and 1960 elections were all understandably questioned. In some of these cases, a partisan House of Representatives decided the winner...
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Cape Girardeau County Commission agenda for 10/24/22 meeting
(Local News ~ 10/22/22)
Cape Girardeau County Commission 9 a.m. today 1 Barton Square, Jackson Approval of minutes n Minutes of stated meetings of Oct. 20 Communications/reports -- other elected officials n None at this time Public comments n Items listed on the agenda Appointments and possible action items...
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Fire report 10-23-22
(Police/Fire Report ~ 10/22/22)
CAPE GIRARDEAU Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls. Oct. 19 n Medical assists were made at 12:11 p.m. on Sussex Drive; 4:58 p.m. on North Kingshighway; 5:46 p.m. at Champion and Richmond drives; and 5:56 p.m. on Independence Street...
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Police report 10-23-22
(Police/Fire Report ~ 10/22/22)
CAPE GIRARDEAU Cape Girardeau Police Department responded to the following calls. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests n A warrant arrest was reported on Mechaw Drive. n A warrant arrest was reported on North Broadview Street. n A warrant arrest was reported on North Kingshighway...
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Walter Wildman
(Obituary ~ 10/22/22)
Walter B. Wildman III of Cape Girardeau died Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022, at his home. A memorial visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, Oct. 27, at La Croix United Methodist Church in Cape Girardeau. Pastor Brett Cheek will conduct a memorial service at noon Thursday, Oct. 27, at the church. Military honors will be rendered at 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, at Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield...
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Evelyn Oxley
(Obituary ~ 10/22/22)
Evelyn Ann Oxley, 71, of Jackson passed away Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022, at Saint Francis Medical Center due to congestive heart failure. She was born to Nellie Mae Curtiss Sept. 1, 1951, in Alamogordo, New Mexico. Evelyn worked at Florsheim Shoe before starting her career at Procter & Gamble. ...
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Brigitte Laws
(Obituary ~ 10/22/22)
Brigitte Michelle Howell Laws, 38, passed away Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022, at her home in Jackson. She was born Aug. 4, 1984, in Cape Girardeau, daughter of Ronnie Howell of Jackson and the late Tammy Andrews. Loving survivors include her father, Ronnie (Darlene) Howell; boyfriend, Amos Locklear of Jackson; brother, Brandon Howell of Cape Girardeau; sister, Shelby (Jordan) Charbonneau of Jackson; two nieces, Britney and Mara Howell, and a nephew, Kurt Howell, all of Scott City...
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An October butterfly
(Column ~ 10/22/22)
One of our most beautiful butterflies is one that flies during summer into autumn. It is the small orange sulphur. This small butterfly is hard to photograph as it darts here and there, never sitting long in any one place. It is also very aware of your approach. And if you are lucky enough that one lands right beside you, it will offer you only fleeting opportunities to capture a photo with its wings spread out. Be willing to be generous with your time...
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A spirited look at Cape County's cemeteries
(Community ~ 10/22/22)
Nearly 300 known cemeteries exist within Cape Girardeau County's borders, outside of Cape Girardeau and Jackson city limits, and in addition to honoring the dead who helped settle and build this county, they are rich with history and tradition. At the Cape Girardeau County Archive Center in Jackson, about a decade ago, several staff and volunteers here took equipment, maps and rough descriptions from various sources and hiked into the wilds to find, catalog and clean up some of these cemeteries. ...
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Out of the past: Oct. 23
(Out of the Past ~ 10/22/22)
OLIVE BRANCH, Ill. -- Plans and funding for a Horseshoe Lake watershed protection project have been approved; purpose of the project is to offer landowners an opportunity to create buffer strips along some critical, eroding sections of Pigeon Roost Hollow and Black Creek, said Brent Manning, director of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources...
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