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Trump lashes out at San Juan mayor who begged for more help
(National News ~ 10/01/17)
BRANCHBURG, N.J. -- President Donald Trump on Saturday lashed out at the mayor of San Juan and other officials in storm-ravaged Puerto Rico, contemptuous of their claims of a laggard U.S. response to the natural disaster that has imperiled the island's future...
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Thousands attend multiple events in Cape's downtown
(Local News ~ 10/01/17)
Thousands of visitors flocked to Riverfront Park and the surrounding Cape Girardeau downtown area Saturday to attend a variety of all-day activities celebrating the history and wildlife of the city. Shoulder-to-shoulder foot traffic congested entryways to the riverfront as hundreds waited about an hour to go aboard the riverfront’s main attraction — replicas of explorer Christopher Columbus’ ships, the Nina and the Pinta...
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Theater renovations reach halfway point; more auditoriums with recliners to open soon
(Local News ~ 10/01/17)
Renovations to the Marcus Wehrenberg Cape West Cine have passed the halfway point and are on target for completion in late October or early November, a company spokesperson said Friday. "We have opened up a total of eight auditoriums that are fully functional with our fantastic DreamLounger recliners," said Mari Randa, director of communications for Marcus Theatres. "The entire [Cape West Cine] is going to be getting the DreamLounger recliners."...
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Marble Hill museum, cultural center may be in jeopardy
(Local News ~ 10/01/17)
MARBLE HILL, Mo. -- On Thursday evening, visitors to the Mayfield Cultural Center entered the dimly lit chapel and found 32 seats set up for a community forum to discuss the future of the center and the Bollinger County Museum next door. By the time the meeting began, nearly 100 chairs were filled with residents who came to show they want to keep the museum and the cultural center going...
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Woodfin -- Stroder
(Wedding ~ 10/01/17)
Erin Rae Woodfin and Nathan William Stroder were married Sept. 2, 2017, at the Southeast Missouri State University River Campus in Cape Girardeau. The Rev. T.J. Null of Marble Hill, Missouri, performed the ceremony. Brandon Jacoby and Emily Johns of Collinsville, Illinois, provided the music...
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Brown -- 50 years
(Anniversary ~ 10/01/17)
Ernest and Brenda Brown of Jackson celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Aug. 19 with family and friends as they renewed their wedding vows at First Baptist Church in Delta. A dinner was hosted by their children, Scott (Tammy) Brown and Barry (Laura) Brown, along with their grandchildren, Ashlyn, Abbi, Andrew and Alec Brown...
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Culberson -- Martin
(Engagement ~ 10/01/17)
Mark and Theresa Culberson of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Melissa Dawn Culberson of Jackson, to Joshua Travis Martin of Scott City. He is the son of Travis Martin of Scott City and the late Sharon Floyd of Scott City. Melissa is a 2011 graduate of Jackson High School and a 2012 graduate of Trendsetters School of Cosmetology. She is a hair stylist at Great Clips in Jackson...
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Bollinger -- O'Neal
(Engagement ~ 10/01/17)
Troy and LaDonna Bollinger of Bonne Terre, Missouri, announce the engagement of their daughter, Mandi Elizabeth Bollinger, to Lucas Adam O'Neal, both of Farmington, Missouri. He is the son of Wayne and Teresa Steger of Woodlawn, Illinois, and the late Dennis O'Neal...
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GT - 4x4 - 10-1-17
(10/01/17)
Who's your favorite retired athlete and why?
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Senior Center Menus 10-2 through 10-6-17
(Community ~ 10/01/17)
Monday: White chicken chili with 1/2 cheese sandwich or Reuben casserole, yellow squash, spinach salad, cornbread and chilled peaches or cookies. Tuesday: Shepherd's pie or garlic Romano chicken, seasoned broccoli, oven-fried okra, whole-grain hot roll and emerald isle dessert...
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Two native flowers
(Column ~ 10/01/17)
Great blue lobelia is a Missouri native perennial plant that has wonderfully shaped blue flowers. It sometimes is called blue cardinal flower. The great blue lobelia loves to grow in wet, shaded areas around ponds, streams and swamps. These shown were slightly more than 4 feet tall when I photographed them two weeks ago...
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FYI 10-1-17
(Community ~ 10/01/17)
The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. today at St. Andrew Lutheran Church, 804 N. Cape Rock Drive in Cape Girardeau. The drive will be held in the fellowship hall. A ham and bean dinner will be held from 11 a.m. ...
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Fall's a season for planting and eating berries
(Community ~ 10/01/17)
Does a fresh-picked raspberry taste better early in the morning, when it's still cool from the night air, or at noon, after it's been warmed by the sun? That's debatable. But there's no argument that few foods are as delectable as raspberries picked at their peak of ripeness, when they're so fragile that they can't be shipped in good condition further than arm's length...
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Taste of Home on fall menu
(Column ~ 10/01/17)
It is officially the season of fall, and that calls for cool weather recipes. I love the smells of fall, like pumpkin, apples and spices. After a long, hot, dry summer, I am ready for cooler weather and all of those wonderful recipes that I don't make all summer. I love baking and cooking on Saturday and smelling the aroma of cinnamon and nutmeg in the air...
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Occupied with the right things
(Column ~ 10/01/17)
The story is told in Luke's gospel of how Jesus was welcomed into the home of two sisters, Mary and Martha. Just like the other places Jesus went, a group soon gathered and he began to teach. Mary joined the group, sitting at Jesus' feet and listening. Martha, however, was off in the kitchen "distracted with much serving" (Luke 10:40)...
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Don't rely on outward appearances
(Column ~ 10/01/17)
Outward appearances don't tell the whole story. "I didn't realize this would take as long as it is," said Joyce, after taking on a painting job. "I thought I'd be through way before now. I didn't realize that filling in the crevices would be so time-consuming, so I short figured the time it would take."...
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Mourning with those who mourn
(Column ~ 10/01/17)
Charlie and Loretta were in deep, deep mourning. They had just found out that their daughter had died by suicide. I was serving as the youth pastor at their church and was asked to be present when their two teenage granddaughters were told about their mother. ...
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Adopt - Springer and Rascal
(Community ~ 10/01/17)
Springer and Rascal are 6 to 7 years old, very affectionate and need to stay together. Springer and Rascal are available for adoption at Safe Harbor; call (573) 243-9823.
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Club news 10-1-17
(Community News ~ 10/01/17)
American Legion Unit 63 Auxiliary met Sept. 13 with 14 members present. Members surprised Fern Schlimme with a pizza party celebrating her 95th birthday. President Linda Kern called the meeting to order. Chaplain Catherine Allison offered a prayer. The treasurer's report and minutes of the last meeting were read and accepted...
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SEMO District Fair winners 10-1-17
(Local News ~ 10/01/17)
Doe champion: Josh Swain, Leopold 4-H Club Reserve champion: Tanner Morehead, Leopold 4-H Club Buck champion: Hannah Stengler, Rodeo 4-H Club Reserve champion: Mason Lee, Helping Hands 4-H Club Overall grand champion: rabbit: Josh Swain, Leopold 4-H Club...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 10/01/17)
Today in History Today is Sunday, Oct. 1, the 274th day of 2017. There are 91 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Oct. 1, 1957, the motto "In God We Trust" began appearing on U.S. paper currency. On this date: In 1890, Congress passed the McKinley Tariff Act, which raised tariffs to a record level...
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Red Devils softball comes through in flying colors in Pink Up game
(Column ~ 10/01/17)
Happy birthday to Jim Chronister, Shirley Rhodes, Emily Eichhorn, Tonita Wilburn, Tammy Ancell, Chris Eichhorn, Ashley Hooker, Eliot Shields, Chondra Uhrhahn, Molly Fowler, Richard Seyer, Vickie Goetz, Steven Crippen, Nettie Ing, Gwenell Streeter, Dylan Davis, Joy Baker, Nate Pobst, Lisa Ellis, Murlin Moore, Glenn Pobst, Debbie Smith, Robert Coomer, George Holland, Paige Holder, Renee Vandeven, Donna Shaffar, Dana Horman, Jeremy Glastetter, Monica Harrell, Juliana McAlister, Nikki Davie, Angela Hooker, June Cook and Eric Eftink.. ...
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There's still time for some fall planting
(Column ~ 10/01/17)
I can hardly believe it's Oct. 1. Where has the summer gone? I was talking to my brother in Nebraska, and he said they already have used their wood stove. About all we have used here in Missouri is our AC. Boy, we have been hot and super dry. But it's only about three or four weeks away from our first frost this fall. If you have delayed getting anything planted, don't despair. There are a few things you can still plant...
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Still looking for my superpowers
(Column ~ 10/01/17)
The local headline said, "Fans turn out for Comic-Con." And so they did. They held a convention for comic book devotees where the participants turned up in costume. Just walking through the lobby one could see The Incredible Hulk, Wonder Woman, Superman and a host of other comic book characters. There were lots of children, but many adults, too. Have you wondered why such fantasies attract adults? I think I have an answer...
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Prayer 10-1-17
(Prayer ~ 10/01/17)
Lord God, may we be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to anger. Amen.
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Sponsored: A strange symptom to life-saving surgery to evolving treatment
(Local News ~ 10/01/17)
Joe Parks noticed that something wasn't quite right about four years ago. "I was out fishing, and I made a cast, and I couldn't see where my bait went," says Parks, now 73. "I also couldn't see my right hand, so I knew that something was wrong ..."
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NFL fans should support the country
(Letter to the Editor ~ 10/01/17)
Sports people have the right to protest, but is it the right thing to do? To teach our children to disrespect our flag and country, is that right? If they have a case, go to court, do not take a knee. Merle Haggard says it best "They love our milk and honey but they preach about another way of living."...
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Strawberry's story gives hope to struggling addicts
(Editorial ~ 10/01/17)
For anyone struggling through the throes of addiction, recovery can seem impossible. Hope can be hard to find. Solutions can feel so far away. It's always important for the public to hear from addicts who have turned their lives around and remained clean...
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The joys, and sorrows, of a baseball fan
(Column ~ 10/01/17)
Today, Major League Baseball will close its regular season. It's bittersweet. Bitter because it's the end of the eight-month journey that begins with spring training in February, but sweet because the playoffs start this week with the Fall Classic coming up at the end of the month...
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Price's exit further complicates GOP health care push
(National News ~ 10/01/17)
BRANCHBURG, N.J. -- The ouster of Tom Price as President Donald Trump's health secretary is another self-inflicted blow for Republicans wishing to put their own stamp on health care -- and the latest distraction for a White House struggling to advance its agenda after months of turmoil...
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Separatists vow to defy police ultimatum over Catalan vote
(International News ~ 10/01/17)
BARCELONA, Spain -- Catalan separatists vowed Saturday to ignore a police ultimatum to leave the schools they are occupying to use in a vote seeking independence from Spain. As police methodically sealed off hundreds of schools, some parents decided to send their children home and girded for pre-dawn confrontations today with police...
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Hurricane stresses Puerto Rico's already weak health system
(International News ~ 10/01/17)
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico -- Martin Lopez was shot in the hand last Saturday by two thieves who made off with his precious cans of gas in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria. He was rushed to Centro Medico, a trauma center in the Puerto Rican capital where, in ordinary times, he would be treated by surgeons quickly and sent on his way...
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This old outhouse: Privy tied to Paul Revere is excavated
(National News ~ 10/01/17)
BOSTON -- No. 1 if by land, No. 2 if by sea? Archaeologists are excavating what they believe was the site of an outhouse next door to Paul Revere's home -- and the privy, as the colonists politely called their potties, could be flush with artifacts...
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'Burqa ban' law signals rightward political turn in Austria
(International News ~ 10/01/17)
VIENNA -- A law prohibiting any kind of full-face covering, known popularly as the "Burqa Ban," takes effect today in Austria, where the strong support for it portends potential political upheaval in the upcoming national election. Parties campaigning on an anti-migrant message are poised to win Oct. ...
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Geologist: Yosemite rock falls don't mean more danger
(National News ~ 10/01/17)
YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif. -- Rock falls that killed a British tourist and injured two other people in Yosemite National Park aren't stopping climbers intent on scaling the sheer walls of El Capitan, and a park geologist said there's no more danger than usual...
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Tillerson: U.S. has direct channels to talk to North Korea
(International News ~ 10/01/17)
BEIJING -- U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson acknowledged Saturday the United State is maintaining direct channels of communications with North Korea even as tensions rise over the North's nuclear and missile programs and the countries' leaders spar through bellicose name-calling...
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For GOP women in politics, a needle that's not moving
(National News ~ 10/01/17)
The president of Emily's List rose to the podium at a recent New York fundraiser to make an announcement: More than 18,000 women had contacted the group since Election Day, looking to explore running for office -- "an explosion," she called it. Of course, they're all Democrats. ...
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College of Ozarks requires other teams to stand for anthem
(State News ~ 10/01/17)
BRANSON, Mo. — A small Christian school near Branson said it won’t play any team whose players don’t stand for the national anthem. College of the Ozarks president Jerry Davis said Friday its players in every sport will not play in games where disrespect is exhibited toward the anthem or the U.S. flag. ...
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Senate candidate says Facebook pushed back on AR-15 raffle
(State News ~ 10/01/17)
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A Missouri Republican running for the seat held be Democratic U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill is challenging Facebook’s response to his campaign’s raffle of an AR-15 rifle. Former Libertarian presidential candidate Austin Petersen posted a letter Thursday to the Facebook page promoting his campaign, complaining about the removal of a video and status update about the raffle. ...
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FAA bans drone flights near major U.S. landmarks
(State News ~ 10/01/17)
NEW YORK — The Federal Aviation Administration is banning drone flights within 400 feet of several national landmarks, including the Statue of Liberty and Mount Rushmore. The FAA announced the no-fly drone zones at 10 Department of the Interior sites Thursday. They take effect Oct. 5. ...
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St. Louis aldermen do not pass resolution honoring police
(State News ~ 10/01/17)
ST. LOUIS -- A week after approving a resolution remembering a man who was fatally shot by St. Louis police, the city's board of aldermen considered -- but did not pass -- a resolution Friday honoring police for their handling of demonstrations that arose after the officer was acquitted...
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Raytown officials upset with Walmart crime, lack of taxes
(State News ~ 10/01/17)
RAYTOWN, Mo. -- Raytown city and police officials are becoming frustrated police are being called so often to the local Walmart, saying the company pays no taxes that would support city services at a time when Raytown is struggling with budget deficits...
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Springfield mayor: Wonders of Wildlife a 'game-changer'
(State News ~ 10/01/17)
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- A massive new museum and aquarium in Springfield is a "game-changer," the mayor said. The Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium opened recently in a celebration more common in Hollywood or New York, not the Ozarks. Presidents George W. Bush and Jimmy Carter were there, along with celebrities such as Mark Wahlberg and Kevin Costner, and Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke. In fact, Wahlberg and Zinke scuba-dived into the aquarium...
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Jefferson Elementary meet up Friday at Houck Field
(Local News ~ 10/01/17)
Jefferson Elementary School provided a special field trip for 40 students in third and fourth grades Friday to Southeast Missouri State University. After a walking tour of the campus, the group gathered for lunch and a meet-and-greet with university president Carlos Vargas-Aburto and several Redhawks football players at Houck Field.
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Out of the past: Oct. 1
(Out of the Past ~ 10/01/17)
Campaign staff, Secret Service agents, area law-enforcement officers and Republican Party leaders are spending the day lining out final details for tomorrow's visit by Vice President Dan Quayle. Southeast Missouri State University's more than 40,000 alumni will be asked to pay annual membership dues, starting next year. ...
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Vera Windisch
(Obituary ~ 10/01/17)
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Vera M. Windisch, 95, of Memphis, formerly of Cape Girardeau, died Friday, Sept. 29, 2017, in Memphis. Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday at Ford and Son Mount Auburn Funeral Home. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Donny officiating. Burial will be at Fairmount Cemetery in Cape Girardeau...
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Dr. Don Tansil
(Obituary ~ 10/01/17)
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — Funeral service for Dr. Donald Wayne Tansil, 75, of Cookeville, was at noon Saturday at Cookeville First United Methodist Church, with Dr. Martin Thielen officiating. A graveside service with military honors followed at Hendrix Cemetery in Carter County, Tennessee. The family received friends Friday evening at the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper, Huddleston and Horner Funeral Home and again Saturday before the church service.
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Nancy Suhr
(Obituary ~ 10/01/17)
Nancy Mae Suhr, 94, of Oak Ridge passed away Friday, Sept. 29, 2017, at Monticello House in Jackson. She was born Sept. 12, 1923, in Jackson to Frank and Grace Ann Morrison Dickerson. She and Fred Harding Suhr were married Nov. 26, 1949, in Pocahontas. The couple operated a farm for many years. They had been married 40 years when Fred passed away Jan. 9, 1990...
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Harold Gray
(Obituary ~ 10/01/17)
Harold Wayne "Bubba" Gray, 74, of Vienna, Missouri, formerly of Tamms, Illinois, died Thursday, Sept. 28, 2017, at Hillview Healthcare Center in Vienna. Friends may call from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at Jones Funeral Home Tamms. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Lee Thompson and Richard Gray officiating. Interment will follow in Gray-Averitt Cemetery in Benton, Kentucky...
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Kenneth Dixon
(Obituary ~ 10/01/17)
Kenneth Dale Dixon, son of the late Clyde Curtis Dixon and Ella Mae McKee Dixon, was born Oct. 19, 1939, in Dexter, Missouri, and entered eternal life with our God and Jesus Christ on Sept. 28, 2017. He passed at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau at the age of 77...
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Margaret Dillahay
(Obituary ~ 10/01/17)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. — Margaret E. Dillahay, 91, of Perryville died Friday, Sept. 29, 2017, at Independence Care Center. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today and from 6:30 to 10 a.m. Monday at Young and Sons Funeral Home. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Paul Winningham officiating. Burial will be in Grace Lutheran Cemetery in Uniontown, Missouri.
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Marian Aufdenberg
(Obituary ~ 10/01/17)
Marian Ruth Aufdenberg, 80, formerly of Tilsit, passed away Thursday, Sept. 28, 2017, at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau. Born Sept. 18, 1937, in Tilsit, she was the third of 13 children born to Alvin and Thekla Lange Kuntze. She attended school in Tilsit and was an active, lifelong member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, also the church of her baptism, confirmation and marriage...
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Jackson fire report 10/1/17
(Police/Fire Report ~ 10/01/17)
The Jackson Fire Department responded to the following calls: Thursday n Illegal burn on Eastview Court. n Emergency medical service on Oak Hill Road. Friday n Citizen assist on Orchard Drive. n Motor-vehicle collision on Morgan Street. n Emergency medical service on Deerwood Drive...
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Cape Girardeau police report 10/1/17
(Police/Fire Report ~ 10/01/17)
The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests n Myra J. Frisbie, 49, 16 N. Henderson Ave., was arrested at North Kingshighway and Kiwanis Drive on a Cape Girardeau County warrant...
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Births 10/1/17
(Births ~ 10/01/17)
Son to Craig Martin and Amber Marie Hope of Jackson, Southeast Hospital, 2:28 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017. Name, Christopher Drew. Weight, 7 pounds, 2 ounces. First child. Mrs. Hope is the former Amber Schnurbusch, daughter of Jon and Sandy Schnurbusch of Perryville, Missouri. She is a teacher for the Cape Girardeau School District. Hope is the son of Jim and Paula Hope of Jackson. He is a technician at Procter & Gamble...
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Shooting injures person in Cape
(Local News ~ 10/01/17)
One person was injured when shots were fired at 1:30 a.m. Saturday outside of a large party at 122 S. Hanover St. in Cape Girardeau, according to Cape Girardeau police Sgt. Rick Schmidt. Schmidt said the victim was shot in the leg and taken to a local hospital emergency room, where he was treated and released...
- Photo essay: Kinslee Kinder's journey with Rett Syndrome (Local News ~ 10/01/17)
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Amid outcry over Confederate markers, new ones go up around the U.S.
(National News ~ 10/01/17)
ATLANTA -- While Confederate statues and monuments around the nation get removed, defaced, covered up or toppled, some new memorials are being erected, by people who insist their only purpose is to honor Civil War soldiers who died for the South. Supporters of these new monuments describe a determination to hold onto their understanding of history...
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Speak Out 10/1/17
(Speak Out ~ 10/01/17)
Congratulations to the judge who slapped the man on the wrist who tried to burn the Delta bar down a few years ago. Now the same man has accomplished it. Now wait and see; he will get put on probation (another slap on the wrist). Seeing it time and time again where these judges are giving like "assault with a deadly weapon" which is someone trying to kill someone else. ...
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Delta Senior Citizens
(Submitted Story ~ 10/01/17)
Delta Senior Citizens Meeting The Delta Senior Citizens will meet Wednesday, October 11, at 11 a.m., at the Delta Community Center. The program will include a representative from Aging Matters to discuss upcoming changes in Medicare. Musical entertainment will be provided by Don Hester. Lunch will be served at 12:00 noon. For more information, call 794-2259 or 794-2874...
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Scott City Chamber donates BIG to the Boys and Girls Club of SEMO
(Submitted Story ~ 10/01/17)
The Scott City Chamber of Commerce donated $9,295.65 to The Boys and Girls Club of Southeast Missouri. The Scott City Chamber also challenged the Cape Girardeau and Jackson Chambers to match the funds. The Boys and Girls Club of SEMO has struggled this year due to government cuts and needs the community to step up and help. These young people are our future community leaders!...
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