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Today in History: May 13Associated PressToday is Monday, May 13, the 134th day of 2024. There are 232 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On May 13, 1981, Pope John Paul II was shot and seriously wounded in St. Peter’s Square by Turkish assailant Mehmet Ali Agca. On this date:...
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Sponsored: Plans to further expand Cape Girardeau Regional Airport on the horizon (5/12/24)B MagazineCape Girardeau Regional Airport (CGI) is reflecting on the past while embracing the future. What does the future of CGI look like? A spacious, more efficient, comfortable and welcoming, modernized terminal. The anticipated opening of this new over $12 million terminal is slated for late Summer 2024...
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Today in History: May 12 (5/12/24)Associated PressToday is Sunday, May 12, the 133rd day of 2024. There are 233 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On May 12, 2008, a devastating 7.9 magnitude earthquake in China’s Sichuan province left more than 87,000 people dead or missing. On this date:...
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Cape Girardeau County election officials, public view voting machine demonstrations (5/11/24)3By Christopher Borro ~ Southeast MissourianThree election equipment companies made their pitches to both members of the public and Cape Girardeau County's election team as to why they should choose their voting machines for upcoming elections.
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Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation to operate Visit Cape starting at the end of June 30 (5/11/24)2By Nathan Gladden ~ Southeast MissourianThe City of Cape Girardeau has negotiated the terms of its contract with the Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce to operate the Convention and Visitor’s Bureau/Visit Cape. The Parks and Recreation Department will now operate the bureau starting at the end of the fiscal year, June 30. According to a letter from the Chamber of Commerce, the chamber held its contract with the city for the last seven and a half years...
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CCC unveils new branding during 50-year anniversary celebratory luncheons (5/11/24)By J.C. Reeves ~ Southeast MissourianCommunity Counseling Center celebrated its 50th anniversary with a commemorative luncheon on Friday, May 10, at the Jackson Civic Center, along with an unveiling of the organization’s rebranding. CCC held luncheons throughout the week at each of the counties it serves, including Bollinger, Madison, Perry and Ste. ...
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Sponsored: Busch Pet Products nutrition experts provide community with healthy pet food options (5/11/24)B MagazineBusch Pet Products was established in 2010 with a passion and focus on companion pet nutrition. Before cats and dogs were introduced to kibble, they ate real food. Extensive, persuasive marketing over the years has led consumers to believe pets cannot, and should not, eat real food, but this is simply not true...
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Today in History: May 11 (5/11/24)Associated PressToday is Friday, May 11, the 132nd day of 2024. There are 234 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On May 11, 1981, legendary reggae artist Bob Marley died in a Miami hospital at age 36 of acral lentiginous melanoma, a skin cancer that is rare but the most common type found among people of color...
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Judge denies request for cameras in the courtroom to cover coroner's criminal hearing (5/10/24)1By Bob Miller ~ Southeast MissourianA judge has denied a request to allow cameras or recording equipment in the courtroom as the Cape Girardeau County coroner faces criminal charges. KFVS anchor and media coordinator for the 32nd Circuit Kathy Sweeney had asked in March, per the rules of the court, to be allowed to record the preliminary hearing for Wavis Jordan on May 14. Jordan’s criminal defense attorney (he also faces civil litigation to remove him from office) asked the judge to not allow video coverage of the hearing...
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Facing a nationwide trend, SEMO takes proactive steps against looming budget shortfalls (5/10/24)14By J.C. Reeves ~ Southeast MissourianAmid universities around the country facing financial problems, largely impacted by lower enrollment numbers, Southeast Missouri State University is working to avoid potential budget issues that could arise in the near future. According to statistics compiled by the Education Data Initiative, enrollment numbers nationwide have declined 9.8% since their peak in 2010 and are expected to continue following that trend...
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Police investigation yields arrest of Illinois man, alleged meth seizure (5/10/24)Southeast MissourianA Tamms, Illinois, man faces a Class C felony relating to drug delivery; a Class D felony of unlawful possession of a firearm and a Class E felony of unlawful use of a weapon following an investigation that resulted in two cases over a two-day period...
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SEMO's Law Enforcement Academy graduates 28 officers (5/10/24)By J.C. Reeves ~ Southeast MissourianMore than two dozen Southeast Missouri State University Law Enforcement Academy graduates were honored with a ceremony Thursday, May 9, at the Show Me Center. Of the 28 graduates, 27 are taking jobs in Southeast Missouri, and one will begin their career in the St. Louis region...
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Armed robbery reported in Jackson (5/10/24)Southeast MissourianJackson police are searching for an armed robbery suspect, a release said Thursday, May 9...
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S.A.L.T. honors fallen officers at law enforcement memorial (5/10/24)By Christopher Borro ~ Southeast MissourianClose to 100 community members came together Thursday, May 9, to honor the sacrifices of local law enforcement officers over the last 150 years...
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Safe Harbor breaks ground on new facility near Fruitland (5/10/24)1By Bob Miller ~ Southeast MissourianSafe Harbor Animal Sanctuary broke ground on a new facility that will give rescue animals and their rescuers more space...
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Mediation fails in Cape Girardeau excessive force lawsuit (5/10/24)6By Bob Miller ~ Southeast MissourianThe City of Cape Girardeau could face a police excessive force jury trial after the city and a plaintiff couldn’t agree on settlement terms during mediation in April...
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Cape Aquatic Center reopening event to feature Olympic gold medalist Rowdy Gaines (5/10/24)6Southeast MissourianThe Cape Aquatic Center in Cape Girardeau is set to unveil its renovated facility with a grand reopening event Saturday, May 11...
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Mayfest Car and Truck Show back for 31st year in Perryville (5/10/24)By Alyssa Lunsford ~ Southeast MissourianHIWAY RODDERS Car Club will be holding its 31st annual Mayfest Car and Truck Show on Saturday, May 11...
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Cape Girardeau man faces multiple counts of sexual abuse against child (5/10/24)5Southeast MissourianSteven Brown, 32, of Cape Girardeau is being held in Cape Girardeau County jail in lieu of a $250,000 bond while he faces three counts of first-degree sodomy or attempted sodomy on a child less than 12 years old; one count of second-degree child molestation of a child less than 12 years old and possession of child pornography...
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Cape Girardeau woman tells police man strangled her multiple times (5/10/24)Southeast MissourianA victim told police she was strangled to unconsciousness multiple times and punched by a Cape Girardeau man, who also broke the victim’s glasses into pieces...
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Sponsored: Advanced Pest Control Systems provides trusted pest control (5/10/24)B MagazineAdvanced Pest Control Systems has been providing trusted and reliable pest control in Cape Girardeau County for decades. Locals Gary and Penny Schuessler currently own the business founded by Gary’s father Gene Schuessler in 1980. They pride themselves on offering the most environmentally safe, effective methods for treating every possible pest and termite problem at home and commercial properties...
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Today in History: May 10 (5/10/24)Associated PressToday is Friday, May 10, the 131st day of 2024. There are 235 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On May 10, 1940, during World War II, German forces began invading the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Belgium and France. The same day, British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain resigned, and Winston Churchill formed a new government...
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Deceased Cape teacher serves as motivation for Tough Mudder competitor (5/9/24)1By Alyssa Lunsford ~ Southeast MissourianTough Mudder is a hardcore obstacle course designed to test participants’ all-around strength, stamina and mental grit, and runners must be at least 14 years old. Mildred Wilson has no problem meeting the criteria. Wilson, 85, was a spry 80 when she competed in her first Tough Mudder five years ago. ...
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City of Cape signs lease agreement for police substation on Good Hope (5/9/24)10By Nathan Gladden ~ Southeast MissourianA lease agreement between the City of Cape Girardeau and not-for-profit organization Partners for Good Hope for a police substation at 629 Good Hope St. was approved by the City Council on Monday, May 6. According to the council’s agenda report, the agreement lets the city operate and maintain the substation and will pay $12 per year to Good Hope. Assistant city manager Trevor Pulley said the lease will allow the city to develop the older building and promote redevelopment across the area. ...
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Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary to hold ground-breaking ceremony Thursday (5/9/24)Southeast MissourianSafe Harbor Animal Sanctuary will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for its new facility Thursday, May 9. The event will be at 10 a.m. at the organization’s location, 185 Cree Lane in Jackson. Plans call for the facility to be complete by January. Safe Harbor will mark its 20th anniversary next year. ...
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Kiss in gas station parking lot leads to felony weapons charge, documents say (5/9/24)10Southeast MissourianA Cape Girardeau man faces felony charges after police say he used a gun to shatter a victim’s driver’s-side car window. Adam Childers, 37, faces charges of second-degree property damage and unlawful use of a weapon (exhibiting), which is considered a Class E felony. ...
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Cape woman faces Class B felony after allegedly firing weapon during dispute with neighbor (5/9/24)4By Bob Miller ~ Southeast MissourianKylena Fleming, 37, of Cape Girardeau is being held on a $150,000 cash-only bond after police say she fired two bullets toward a victim and then tried to evade officers. Fleming was charged with unlawful use of a weapon, a Class B felony. ...
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Sponsored: Arnold Insurance puts client needs first (5/9/24)B MagazineAs an independent insurance broker founded in Southeast Missouri, Arnold Insurance focuses on meeting the needs of every client. From individuals to businesses and families of all shapes and sizes, Arnold Insurance is there to help manage risk and protect what matters most...
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Today in History: May 9 (5/9/24)Associated PressToday is Thursday, May 9, the 130th day of 2024. There are 236 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On May 9, 1994, South Africa’s newly elected parliament chose Nelson Mandela to be the country’s first Black president. On this date:...
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Taylor Swift's latest album is resonating with local 'Swifites' (5/8/24)By Alyssa Lunsford ~ Southeast MissourianIt has been almost three weeks since Taylor Swift released her newest album, “The Tortured Poets Department”, on April 19. According to www.billboard.com, the album was streamed over 1.76 billion times worldwide in its first week, breaking the global streaming record. Swift is huge worldwide as everyone knows, but how is Missouri stacking up?...
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City council reviews $120M plan to modernize Cape Girardeau’s water systems by 2033 (5/8/24)5By Nathan Gladden ~ Southeast MissourianThe Public Works Department and Alliance Water Resources outlined years worth of improvements needed for the city’s water treatment plant and distribution system to the City Council on Monday, May 6...
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Jackson aldermen approve annexation, rezoning for Trussworks property amid resident concerns (5/8/24)3By Christopher Borro ~ Southeast MissourianThe Jackson Board of Aldermen annexed and rezoned a parcel of land containing the future site of Trussworks Jackson LLC during its Monday, May 6, meeting...
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Innovation, visionary leadership reshape region’s economic landscape (5/8/24)1Lucas PressonWe’re living during an interesting period of time. There’s certainly no shortage of challenges, whether it’s workforce recruiting, inflation, or a myriad of other issues. But it’s also a fascinating time. The pace of innovation is increasing exponentially. Artificial intelligence, for example, continues to impact industries from health care to media to banking and retail, just to name a few...
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Oak Ridge FFA earns national recognition with State Superior Chapter Award (5/8/24)2By J.C. Reeves ~ Southeast MissourianOak Ridge’s Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapter received national honors at the 96th annual Missouri State FFA Convention...
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Fire destroys home in Scott City (5/8/24)Southeast MissourianA fire started by an electrical issue destroyed a Scott City home and has displaced a family of five...
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Traffic stop leads to seizure of stolen items from storage units (5/8/24)1By Bob Miller ~ Southeast MissourianA late-night traffic stop resulted in the arrest of a convicted thief and the seizure of stolen goods from a storage unit as well as methamphetamine, police say...
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Road work (5/8/24)Southeast MissourianRoute C in Scott County — between Highway 91 and Route H near Morley — will be reduced to one lane with a 10-foot width restriction as construction crews make pavement repairs. According to a Missouri Department of Transportation news release, the work will take place daily from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. from Tuesday, May 28, through Monday, June 24...
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Sponsored: The Gibson Center for Behavioral Change continues growing (5/8/24)B MagazineThe upcoming Business Center is a significant milestone that marks a pivotal moment in the organization’s history as it continues to expand its mission of providing top-quality care and support to individuals on their journey to recovery. The property, first purchased in 1989 for future expansion, is now set to accommodate between 80 to 100 employees. ...
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Today in History: May 8 (5/8/24)Associated PressToday is Wednesday, May 8, the 129th day of 2024. There are 237 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On May 8, 1996, South Africa took another step from apartheid to democracy by adopting a constitution that guaranteed equal rights for Blacks and whites...
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Public voting machine demonstrations scheduled for Friday at Osage Centre (5/7/24)19By Christopher Borro ~ Southeast MissourianElection equipment companies will showcase the security and operations of their latest machines during hourlong public demonstrations. ...
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Cape Girardeau City Council approves million-dollar agreement for water treatment plant lime system (5/7/24)4By Nathan Gladden ~ Southeast MissourianCape Girardeau City Council members approved a high-density lime system from Chemco Systems L.P. for Cape Rock Water Treatment Plant No. 1 on Monday, May 6, in the “first step” in improvements for the facility and the city’s entire water system. The bid submitted by Chemco amounted to $1,012,420, falling under the city engineer’s estimate of $1,189,416. ...
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Cape school district seeks information from organizations providing resources during summer (5/7/24)6By J.C. Reeves ~ Southeast MissourianCape Girardeau Public Schools is seeking information from community organizations — such as churches, local businesses and not-for-profits — providing assistance and resources during the summer to help students and families in need. The district is looking to gather as much information as possible on assistance for food, child care, housing needs and health needs to pass along to parents before the current school year ends Wednesday, May 22. ...
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Cape County Commission honors family support organization, correctional officers (5/7/24)By Christopher Borro ~ Southeast MissourianThe Cape Girardeau County Commission honored two organizations with special commemorative proclamations. ,,,
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National Nurses Week: Working from (the patients’) home as a home health nurse (5/7/24)By Christopher Borro ~ Southeast MissourianMegan Henson, a licensed practical nurse (LPN), lives in Bloomfield. She works there too, sometimes, but other times her job takes her to Dexter, Kennett, Cape Girardeau or wherever any of the hundreds of patients she has served live. Henson is a home health nurse with the not-for-profit Visiting Nurse Association of Southeast Missouri (VNA)...
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National Nurses Week: Hospice nurses cared for patients in their last moments; families in their moments after (5/7/24)1By Nathan Gladden ~ Southeast MissourianSaint Francis Healthcare System hospice nurses' jobs aren’t just caring for patients in their last period of their lives but also caring for their families days and years after. Bernadette Hannaford and Anna Hughes serve as nurses in the hospice care unit for Saint Francis Medical Center. Hughes worked in the ICU before she started working in hospice care in October and Hannaford has served at the hospital for 34 years, working in hospice care for a bit more than eight years...
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National Nurses Week: Inside the heart of Chaffee Nursing Center with Katie Clover (5/7/24)2By Alyssa Lunsford ~ Southeast MissourianChaffee Nursing Center is home to around 100 faculty and staff members. One of these is Katie Clover, a licensed practical nurse (LPN). Clover has worked at the Chaffee Nursing Center for two and a half years. Clover did not always know what she wanted to do as a career. Growing up, she had no idea what she wanted to do and didn't have a consistent answer when someone asked her...
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National Nurses Week: Dialysis nurses take pride in administering life-saving treatment (5/7/24)By J.C. Reeves ~ Southeast MissourianAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 15% of adults — approximately 37 million people — in the United States suffer from chronic kidney disease, which can lead to end-stage renal disease or kidney failure, requiring dialysis treatments to filter blood...
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Cape residents elected Democratic Party’s 8th Congressional District delegates (5/7/24)Southeast MissourianThe Rev. Geneva Allen-Patterson and Brock Freeman, both of Cape Girardeau, were elected as delegates for the Democratic National Convention at Missouri’s 8th Congressional District Convention on Sunday, May 5, at the Patterson Community Center in Patterson. ...
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Cape Girardeau man arrested after allegedly hiding in attic while surrounded by police (5/7/24)By Bob Miller ~ Southeast MissourianA Cape Girardeau man is in jail on two $10,000 bonds after police say the man barricaded himself in an attic for more than an hour while surrounded by police. Jason S. Jones Sr., 44, was charged with the Class A misdemeanor of resisting/interfering with an arrest Friday, May 3. ...
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Sponsored: Level Up Your Career: Convenience Meets Excellence at SEMO with Online Programs (5/7/24)B MagazineFor busy working professionals looking to advance their careers by earning a degree, Southeast Missouri State University has launched innovative new programs designed to provide a high-quality education with maximum flexibility and convenience. “We understand the challenges working adults face,” said Chelsea McNeely, SEMO’s Director of Southeast Online. “Juggling work, family and personal goals while pursuing a degree can feel impossible. SEMO is working to lessen that barrier.”...