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'Blighted' Esquire a 'textbook' case for TIF, Mehner says at meeting
(Local News ~ 05/25/18)
A proposal to renovate the vacant Esquire Theater in Cape Girardeau for use as a concert and event venue offers a "textbook example" of the type of project that warrants tax-increment financing, Cape Girardeau Chamber of Commerce president John Mehner said Thursday...
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Missouri Public Safety director Drew Juden receives award at law enforcement ceremony
(Local News ~ 05/25/18)
Missouri Public Safety director Drew Juden was honored Thursday for his years in law enforcement at a ceremony in Cape Girardeau before officers of Southeast Missouri police and sheriff's departments and state troopers. Juden, former director of the Sikeston Department of Public Safety, received the Roger Fields Award of Excellence, presented by Cape Girardeau County Sheriff John Jordan...
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Jackson, landowners to meet regarding Center Junction makeover
(Local News ~ 05/25/18)
Planned changes to the Interstate 55 interchange at Center Junction are moving ahead, and part of that process is an upcoming meeting between officials and landowners to review and potentially alter the original schematic. The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) will replace the Interstate 55 bridges over Highway 61 between Cape Girardeau and Jackson and redesign the entire interchange, Jason Williams, MoDOT project manager with the agency's Southeast District, told the Southeast Missourian in March.. ...
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Close call with tree during storm
(Local News ~ 05/25/18)
Kyle Spiker and his son, Kaleb, survey a downed maple tree Friday in front of their house after an afternoon rainstorm passed through Cape Girardeau. “It totally missed the house,” Spiker said.
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'Unusual spring' makes for pollen nightmare for allergy sufferers
(Local News ~ 05/25/18)
The fine, sometimes-yellow powdery substance covering anything outdoors is also wreaking havoc on people’s eyes and noses lately. Pollen levels have been unusually high this year. And though pollen doesn’t affect everyone, allergy sufferers are better off understanding pollen and what type they’re allergic to, experts say. Typically, the most problematic pollen comes from the windblown variety versus pollen spread by insects...
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New Safe House support group for grandparents
(Local News ~ 05/25/18)
A new support group for grandparents raising children affected by domestic violence is being offered by the Safe House for Women, Safe House executive director Jessica Hill said. “We had some existing clients who had reached out for family support, and we realized we had a growing number of people in our community who had found themselves in this situation,” Hill said. “We thought the specialized situation they’re in might benefit from having a group geared toward their needs.”...
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Sen. McCaskill: Veterans Affairs medical services improving in Southeast Missouri
(Local News ~ 05/25/18)
Federal medical services provided veterans in Southeast Missouri have improved in recent years, U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., said during a visit to Cape Girardeau. McCaskill announced the latest results of her veterans’ customer satisfaction survey during a visit Friday to the state-run Veterans Home in Cape Girardeau...
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Sheriff Wes Drury hires deputy despite allegation officer planted evidence
(Local News ~ 05/25/18)
Scott County Sheriff Wes Drury hired Brandon Cook as a deputy last year even though then-Scott City Mayor Ron Cummins said he warned him Cook had planted evidence during a traffic stop as a Scott City police officer. Cook, 29, of Scott City recently was charged with felony second-degree statutory sodomy...
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Newspaper accepting nominations for 16th Spirit of America Award
(Local News ~ 05/25/18)
The Southeast Missourian is seeking nominations for its annual Spirit of America Award. The award recognizes an individual who serves his or her community while standing for the values that embody the American spirit. The Spirit of America Award includes a $1,000 cash prize to the nominating organization of the recipient. Nominations also can be made by individuals, and should the winner be nominated this way, he or she will designate the charity to receive the prize...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 05/25/18)
Today is Friday, May 25, the 145th day of 2018. There are 220 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On May 25, 1968, the Gateway Arch in St. Louis was dedicated by Vice President Hubert Humphrey and Interior Secretary Stewart Udall. On this date:...
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Memorial Day weekend a time to honor fallen military members
(Editorial ~ 05/25/18)
The upcoming weekend will offer plenty of opportunities to recognize our country's military men who have given their lives. Several of those events, including Saturday's "Carry the Load" walk and more traditional ceremonies in Cape Girardeau, Jackson, Chaffee and elsewhere, can be found in our TGIF section in today's newspaper or on our online calendar, semoevents.com...
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Of toasters, pork and sauce: No Wib's site redesign needed
(Entertainment ~ 05/25/18)
The aroma of fresh, made-to-order, hickory wood-smoked barbecue sandwiches has filled the air of the roughly 1,500-square-feet Wib's Drive-In at 1204 N. High St. in Jackson since 1947. Those 71 years of family-owned tradition isn't likely to change anytime soon, according to current owner and Southeast Missouri native A.D. Hoffman...
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Multiple women accuse Morgan Freeman of inappropriate behaviors, comments
(Entertainment ~ 05/25/18)
Oscar-winning actor Morgan Freeman apologized Thursday to anyone who may have felt "uncomfortable or disrespected" by his behavior, after CNN reported multiple women have accused the A-list actor of sexual harassment and inappropriate behavior on movie sets and in other professional settings...
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Dem, GOP leaders get briefings on Russia probe, informant use
(National News ~ 05/25/18)
WASHINGTON -- Republican and Democratic lawmakers huddled Thursday in classified briefings about the origins of the FBI investigation into Russia's meddling in the 2016 presidential election, a highly unusual series of meetings prompted by partisan allegations the bureau spied on the Trump campaign...
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Airstrikes kill 12 in Syria
(International News ~ 05/25/18)
BEIRUT -- Airstrikes overnight in eastern Syria killed at least 12 pro-government fighters, all reportedly foreign nationals, a war-monitoring group said Thursday. The Syrian government-run media blamed the strikes on the U.S.-led coalition fighting the Islamic State group...
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China says no reason found for U.S. staffer's health issue
(International News ~ 05/25/18)
BEIJING -- No explanation has yet been found for a U.S. government employee's report of abnormal sensations of sound and pressure, China said Thursday, as the incident in southern Guangzhou city recalled the experiences of illness-stricken American diplomats in Cuba...
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LSD use found among troops on nuke base
(National News ~ 05/25/18)
WASHINGTON -- One airman said he felt paranoia. Another marveled at the vibrant colors. A third admitted, "I absolutely just loved altering my mind." Meet service members entrusted with guarding nuclear missiles among the most powerful in America's arsenal. ...
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SEAL awarded Medal of Honor
(National News ~ 05/25/18)
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump has awarded the Medal of Honor to a Navy SEAL who oversaw a daring assault and rescue mission on a snowy Afghanistan mountaintop in 2002. Trump presented the nation's most prestigious honor for battlefield bravery to Master Chief Special Warfare Operator Britt K. Slabinski at the White House on Thursday...
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Swallowed capsule could spot trouble, send alert
(National News ~ 05/25/18)
Scientists have developed a swallowed capsule packed with tiny electronics and millions of genetically engineered living cells to spot health problems from inside the gut. The capsule was tested in pigs and correctly detected signs of bleeding, researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology reported Thursday in the journal Science. ...
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Trump signs bill easing restraints on banks
(National News ~ 05/25/18)
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump on Thursday signed into law a measure loosening key restraints for banks imposed after the 2008 financial crisis and Great Recession. Savoring the legislative triumph, he called it "the next step in America's unprecedented economic comeback."...
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Texas governor meets with shooting survivors
(National News ~ 05/25/18)
AUSTIN, Texas -- Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is shifting the focus of his meetings on school safety and mass shootings this week to those who have been closest to the recent violence, including students, surviving victims and one person who grabbed a gun and fought back...
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Out of the past: May 25
(Out of the Past ~ 05/25/18)
If Cape Girardeau voters approve riverboat gambling June 8, city officials will have to decide the best use of local revenue from riverboat proceeds; Councilman Al Spradling III says two projects would top his list: The resurrection or demolition of the old Saint Francis Hospital building and the Marquette Hotel...
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Alan Lipke
(Obituary ~ 05/25/18)
Alan K. Lipke, 77, of Jackson died Thursday, May 24, 2018, at Life Care Center in Cape Girardeau. Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday at McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson and from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Jackson...
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Agnes Darby
(Obituary ~ 05/25/18)
MARBLE HILL, Mo. -- Agnes L. Darby, 82, of Marble Hill, passed away Thursday, May 24, 2018, at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis. She was born May 9, 1936, in Caruthersville, Missouri, daughter of James and Thelma Phillips Wilferd. She and Manford "Bub" Darby were united in marriage Jan. 3, 1959, in East St. Louis, Illinois, and he passed away Jan. 26, 1998...
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Jimmy Barlow
(Obituary ~ 05/25/18)
Jimmy Lee Barlow, 66, of Delta passed away Wednesday, May 23, 2018, at his family home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born Oct. 5, 1951, in Oran, Missouri, to the late Rev. Russell and Alene Randles Barlow. He and Carolyn Ikerman married July 26, 1970, and she survives of the home...
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Marvin Aufdenberg
(Obituary ~ 05/25/18)
Marvin P. Aufdenberg, 92, of Burfordville passed away Wednesday, May 23, 2018, at Saint Francis Medical Center. He was born March 15, 1926, near Tilsit to Albert and Frieda Best Aufdenberg. He was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Tilsit. He and Dorothy Lohman married Oct. 16, 1949. Their marriage was blessed with four children. She preceded him in death July 17, 1968. On Dec. 14, 1969, he and Gladys Fluegge were married...
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Kay Whitney
(Obituary ~ 05/25/18)
JONESBOBO, Ill. -- Kay Whitney, 70, of Jonesboro, died Wednesday, May 23, 2018, at Southeast Health in Cape Girardeau. She was born July 21, 1947 in Anna, Illinois, the daughter of Elbert and Verneal Jordan Hileman. She married Cecil Ray Whitney in 1967 in Union County (Illinois). He preceded her in death...
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Prayer 5/25/18
(Prayer ~ 05/25/18)
O Lord Jesus, we sing praises to you, our Prince of Peace. Amen.
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Speak Out 5/25/18
(Speak Out ~ 05/25/18)
There were less than 60 fans at Jackson's Whitey Herzog field for our sectional win against Lindbergh. What will it take for you to come watch us? We win everything! The stadium is nice. The weather was great. Thank you to Mr. Penzel for displaying the kind of character that we need more of by resigning from the Jackson Board of Alderman instead of facing a continual conflict of interest...
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Cape Girardeau fire report 5/25/18
(Police/Fire Report ~ 05/25/18)
CAPE GIRARDEAU Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls: Wednesday n Medical assists were made at 9:15 a.m. on Doctors Park Drive, 12:44 p.m. on Blattner Drive, 1:19 p.m. on Linden Street and 4:14 p.m. on South Kingshighway. n At 9:58 a.m., power line down was reported on State Route K...
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The miracle of live broadcasts, now and 65 years ago
(Column ~ 05/25/18)
Sixty-five years ago, I sat on the floor of the living room at my Aunt Norene 's house and watched, amazed, the fuzzy black-and-white images on the television screen. It was early -- very early -- in the morning, and we were watching the live broadcast of Queen Elizabeth II's coronation...
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At the movies: In taking on 'Solo,' Ehrenreich faced an unenviable task
(Entertainment ~ 05/25/18)
LOS ANGELES -- Thandie Newton jokes that there might be something off about Alden Ehrenreich -- because how else could he take on the pressure-filled role of Han Solo with so much ease? "Every week, I was expecting a call that Alden had had a nervous breakdown and wouldn't be coming to work on Monday," Newton, who plays the tough thief Val in "Solo: A Star Wars Story," joked during a recent interview. ...
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Weekend Outlook: Why travel? There's plenty to do right here
(Entertainment ~ 05/25/18)
This is a long weekend everybody looks forward to. Most of us are off work; school is out, and even though meteorological summer doesn't officially begin until June 21, it's warm enough outside for live music downtown, swimming, patriotic events and "staycationing."...
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New Imo's Pizza site is coming to Cape
(Local News ~ 05/25/18)
A new Imo's Pizza location will be built on the site of a recently demolished building on North Kingshighway in Cape Girardeau, while another building demolished in Jackson awaits an announcement of future plans. The Cape Girardeau building, at 1008 N. Kingshighway, will be rebuilt as a stand-alone Imo's Pizza, Jeff Maurer with Mayson Capital Investments confirmed by email Thursday...
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Zoellner Construction Raises Funds for Habitat for Humanity
(Submitted Story ~ 05/25/18)
Zoellner Construction’s Annual Appreciation Luncheon and Shooting Competition on May 4 raised $2,662 for Cape Area Habitat for Humanity. Steve and Gail Zoellner presented the check to Dr. Jeff Long, president of Cape Area Habitat’s board of directors...
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