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Semo Port director Dan Overbey set to retire after 25 years at helm
(Local News ~ 06/11/18)
Dan Overbey has watched the barges, trucks and train cars come and go at the Southeast Missouri Regional Port for 25 years. As executive director, Overbey has overseen growing operations at the Mississippi River port near Scott City. But he said he’s finally ready to retire, which is set to occur June 30...
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Southeast to host annual Summer Arts Festival at River Campus
(Local News ~ 06/11/18)
Southeast Missouri State University River Campus officially kicks off its 2018 Summer Arts Festival season Thursday, with a performance of “Little Shop of Horrors: The Musical,” with “The 39 Steps” and “Legally Blonde Jr.” opening Friday, followed by a day full of art, music, performances and concessions from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday...
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Canines in Capaha Park raise cancer awareness
(Local News ~ 06/11/18)
A pavilion full of people and their pooches was the sight Saturday morning in Capaha Park during the second annual Bark for Life event, which benefits the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. The event raised nearly $4,000 last year and this year’s goal is $5,000, said Pris Mabuce, event organizer and a cancer survivor...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 06/11/18)
Today is Monday, June 11, the 162nd day of 2018. There are 203 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On June 11, 1776, the Continental Congress formed a committee to draft a Declaration of Independence calling for freedom from Britain...
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Prayer 6-11-18
(Prayer ~ 06/11/18)
O Lord Jesus, may we stand firm in our faith and point others to you. Amen.
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Body cameras a positive step for Cape police
(Editorial ~ 06/11/18)
The Cape Girardeau Police Department will roll out body-worn cameras in full effect this summer. The department has been testing the devices for some time, and all the patrol and traffic officers will wear the cameras beginning in August, if all goes as planned...
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Speak Out 6/11/18
(Speak Out ~ 06/11/18)
Why do so many places where you pay with a credit card now have a line on the receipt for a tip? Since when are we supposed to tip for someone who basically just runs a cash register? Where does the money go anyway? If you tip at a coffee place, is it shared with everyone working?...
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'Ocean's 8' opens with franchise-best $41.5M to top weekend
(Entertainment ~ 06/11/18)
NEW YORK -- "Ocean's 8," the female-fronted overhaul of the starry heist franchise, opened with an estimated $41.5 million at the box office, taking the weekend's top spot from the fast-falling "Solo: A Star Wars Story." At a lower price point and in less fanboy-guarded franchise, "Ocean's 8" -- despite ho-hum reviews -- found nothing like the stormy reception the female-led "Ghostbusters" reboot did on the same weekend two years ago...
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South Dakota sheriff loses re-election, fires winning deputy
(National News ~ 06/11/18)
TYNDALL, S.D. — A South Dakota sheriff waited a whole minute after polls closed to fire a deputy who undid his re-election bid last week. Bon Homme County Sheriff Lenny Gramkow fired deputy sheriff Mark Maggs after Maggs defeated him by a vote of 878-331 in Tuesday’s Republican primary election. ...
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Trump, Kim converge on Singapore ahead of high-stakes summit
(International News ~ 06/11/18)
SINGAPORE -- President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un converged on this island city-state Sunday ahead of one of the most unusual and highly anticipated summits in recent world history, a sit-down meant to settle a standoff over Pyongyang's nuclear arsenal...
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Out of the past: June 11
(Out of the Past ~ 06/11/18)
After a stormy week, Riverfest organizers are hoping for clear skies for this weekend's celebration of Cape Girardeau's river heritage; Riverfest '93, the 15th annual event, begins in the evening with a concert by the Cape Girardeau Municipal Band. Three storms within the last week have left Cape Girardeau public work crews scrambling to dispose of downed trees and tree limbs; two storms came through Wednesday, dumping more than an inch of rain on the city and brought high winds that uprooted trees and damaged power lines; on Friday, a severe storm with high winds swept through the city, tearing down trees and power lines.. ...
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Sylvester Todt
(Obituary ~ 06/11/18)
ORAN, Mo. — Sylvester Raymond Todt, 87, of Oran passed away Saturday, June 9, 2018, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born Oct. 5, 1930, in Morehouse, Missouri, to the late John T. and Bertha F. Hoehn Todt. He married Della June Moore on Oct. 30, 1951, and she preceded him in death March 13, 2017...
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Patricia 'Peggy' Spalding
(Obituary ~ 06/11/18)
Patricia Ann "Peggy" Spalding, 83, of Cape Girardeau died Saturday, June 9, 2018, at the Chateau Girardeau. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with the Revs. Douglas Breite and Daniel Maske officiating. Entombment will follow at Cape County Memorial Park Mausoleum...
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May Jones
(Obituary ~ 06/11/18)
MARBLE HILL, Mo. -- May Lou Tilley Jones, 87, of Marble Hill died Saturday, June 9, 2018, at Woodland Hills. Born on March 27, 1931, near Bell City, Missouri, she was the daughter of Marion Ace and Idabell Pixley Green. She married Harold "Jack" Tilley in 1945. He preceded her in death April 5, 1996. She later married Robert Jones in 1998. He preceded in death in October 2002...
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Raymond 'Wayne' Henderson Sr.
(Obituary ~ 06/11/18)
VILLA RIDGE, Ill. — Raymond DeWayne “Wayne” Henderson Sr., 67, of Villa Ridge died at 4 a.m. Friday, June 8, 2018, at his home. He was born Nov. 15, 1950, in Cairo, Illinois, the son of Melvin and Nellie Bailey Henderson. He married Vicki Henderson in 1971...
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Alice Cox
(Obituary ~ 06/11/18)
SIKESTON, Mo. — Alice Cox, 87, of Sikeston, formerly of Cairo, Illinois, died Saturday, June 9, 2018, at her daughter’s home in Sikeston. Visitation will be from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Mighty Rivers Worship Center in Cairo. The funeral will be at 11:30 a.m. at the church, with Dr. Larry Potts officiating. Interment will be at 12:30 p.m. at the Mound City National Cemetery. Crain Funeral home in Cairo is in charge of arrangements.
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Sharon Hulcy Barrows
(Obituary ~ 06/11/18)
Sharon B. Hulcy Barrows, 83, of Cape Girardeau died Friday, June 8, 2018, at Southeast Hospital. She was born Aug. 9, 1934 in Du Quoin, Illinois, to the late Joseph L. and Thelma Bechtlofft Barenkamp. She was a graduate of Cape Girardeau Central High School and Southeast Missouri State University with a bachelor's degree in education. She taught physical education at Cape Girardeau Central High School 21 years, retiring in 1991...
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Willa Fern McCoy
(Obituary ~ 06/11/18)
OLIVE BRANCH, Ill. -- Willa Fern McCoy, 85, of Olive Branch passed away Saturday, June 9, 2018, at her home. She was born Nov. 26, 1932, in Olive Branch, daughter of John and Violet Isom Haslauer. She married Sam McCoy on Sept. 16, 1951. He preceded her in death July 8, 2010...
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Cape Girardeau fire report 6/11/18
(Police/Fire Report ~ 06/11/18)
The Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls: Friday n Medical assists were made at 12:52 a.m. on North Kingshighway, 4:15 a.m. on Pheasant Cove, 11:22 a.m. on South Sprigg Street and 11:53 a.m. on Broadway. n At 12:17 a.m., good-intent call, no medical, false alarm on Jefferson Avenue...
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Cape Girardeau police report 6/11/18
(Police/Fire Report ~ 06/11/18)
The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. DWI n A suspect was in custody pending formal charges of driving while intoxicated at 612 S. Sprigg St. n Driving while intoxicated was reported at 335 N. Kingshighway...
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NerdWallet: Chart a course for a low-hassle destination wedding
(Business ~ 06/11/18)
Planning an overseas destination wedding is no day at the beach -- even if that's exactly your vision for your big day. Details could be lost in translation, travel restrictions might dampen attendance and legal requirements may get complicated. Before you mentally dig your toes into that sand, dig into the details so you don't end up being your own "something blue."...
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Salmonella linked to pre-cut melon sickens 60 in Midwest
(State News ~ 06/11/18)
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- Health officials say a salmonella outbreak linked to pre-cut melon has sickened 60 people in five Midwestern states. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Caito Foods LLC on Friday recalled pre-cut watermelon, honeydew melon, cantaloupe and fruit medleys containing at least one of those melons that were produced at its facility in Indianapolis...
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Monsanto Fund leader says charitable giving will continue
(State News ~ 06/11/18)
ST. LOUIS -- For decades, Monsanto Co. has been among St. Louis' most generous companies, leaving some not-for-profit organizations in the region to wonder what the future holds, now that the agricultural company has been purchased. Bayer AG on Thursday completed its $63 billion purchase of Monsanto, a company that has donated nearly $10 million each year since 2000, and by its own estimates as much as a half-billion dollars into the St. Louis community since it was founded in 1901...
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Cape Girardeau County Commission agenda 6/11/18
(Local News ~ 06/11/18)
Approval of minutes n Minutes of June 7 meeting Communications/reports -- other elected officials n None at this time Public comments n Items listed on the agenda Routine business...
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Suspect sought after incident on LaCroix Trail
(Local News ~ 06/11/18)
The Cape Girardeau Police Department received a report about 11:20 a.m. Sunday of a man masturbating in the woods near the Cape LaCroix Trail, according to public-information officer Rick Schmidt. The incident occurred behind Quality Car Wash at 1354 N. Mount Auburn Road, between the Osage Centre and Hopper Road, Schmidt said. Witnesses who spoke with police at the scene described the suspect as a Hispanic man wearing a red shirt and tight khaki pants...
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Gov. Mike Parson to tour Missouri
(State News ~ 06/11/18)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Republican Gov. Mike Parson will tour Missouri next week to hear from community leaders as he begins his new role as the state's top executive. Parson announced the tour Friday. He said it's needed to govern effectively and start moving the state forward...
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Business Notebook: Self-serve parts yard Tri-State U-Wrench & Save Auto Parts opens in Jackson
(Business ~ 06/11/18)
Donna Schuette has spent her life in the auto-salvage business. When her parents started Johannes Auto Sales at 3239 E. Jackson Blvd. in Jackson 55 years ago, she was 1 year old, and she knows the business. She took that knowledge and spent the last couple of years working toward a different kind of salvage yard: Tri-State U-Wrench & Save Auto Parts, across from Johannes at 3310 Old Cape Road in Jackson...
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Need an entry-level job at a store? It can be harder now
(Business ~ 06/11/18)
NEW YORK -- Asia Thomas knew she was at a disadvantage. It had been 16 years since she quit a job at McDonald's to raise her children. When she left, restaurants didn't have kiosks to take orders, people didn't use smartphones to pay, and job seekers did applications on paper...
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Excelsior Chapter, Order of DeMolay Named 2018 Chapter of the Year
(Submitted Story ~ 06/11/18)
Excelsior Chapter, Order of DeMolay attended Missouri DeMolay Conclave over Memorial Day Weekend. The Chapter won numerous athletic and ritual awards and was named the 2018 Chapter of the Year.
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