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Voters' forum focuses on pros, cons of right-to-work ballot measure
(Local News ~ 06/21/18)
Voters will decide Aug. 7 whether Missouri will be a "right to work" state. Proposition A, if approved, would adopt legislation originally passed by lawmakers in 2017. State Rep. Donna Lichtenegger, R-Jackson, backs the measure. Rick McGuire, business manager for Laborers Union Local 1140 in Cape Girardeau opposes it. ...
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Updated parking ordinance takes effect in Jackson
(Local News ~ 06/21/18)
After several months of research and debate over whether to allow recreational vehicles to be parked on Jackson city streets, Jackson's code of ordinances have been updated to address on-street parking. The added section doesn't mention recreational vehicles specifically; it only states vehicles parked on a street can't interfere with vehicular movement in a street, or in and out of a driveway...
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Lorimier collection teaser on display in Jackson; more to come next year
(Local News ~ 06/21/18)
A sneak-peek exhibit at the Cape Girardeau County History Center in Jackson features items from a collection belonging to Cape Girardeau founder Louis Lorimier and his descendants, said center director Carla Jordan, and the complete collection will be available to researchers early next year...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 06/21/18)
Today is Thursday, June 21, the 172nd day of 2018. There are 193 days left in the year. Summer begins at 6:07 a.m. Eastern time. Today's Highlight in History: On June 21, 1788, the United States Constitution went into effect as New Hampshire became the ninth state to ratify it...
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Disgrace at the border
(Letter to the Editor ~ 06/21/18)
What is happening at the border is a disgrace on a par with the internment of Japanese citizens during World War II. Seizing small children, or any age child, and isolating them from their parents is simply immoral. When Jesus said, "Suffer the little children to come unto me" this was not the picture He envisioned...
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City employees deserve raise
(Letter to the Editor ~ 06/21/18)
At the current time, inflation is running at a rate of 2.5 percent per year. This means that if a person was making $50,000 a year at the beginning of 2018, the individual would need to be making $51,250 per year at the beginning in 2019 in order to keep the same amount of purchasing power. Therefore, if the person's salary remains the same, they have effectively been given a cut in pay...
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Border protection
(Column ~ 06/21/18)
Illegal immigrants, separating children from parents, and cross border crime are some of the issues raised by our porous southern border. Immigrants from Honduras and other Central American nations are bringing their families through Mexico to attempt entry into the United States. ...
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Overbey served port well; retires this month
(Editorial ~ 06/21/18)
Dan Overbey has been talking about retirement for a number of years now. It's finally going to stick. Overbey has been the executive director of the Southeast Missouri Regional Port for the last quarter century. And he's finally walking away. June 30 will be his final day...
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WSJ misses the story about Mizzou, strategic reallocation
(Column ~ 06/21/18)
In response to Jon K. Rust's column, June 20, "The collateral damage of Mizzou's past failures," which referenced an editorial in the Wall Street Journal, a University of Missouri spokesman requested the following letter be published. The Wall Street Journal's recent editorial "More Misery in Missouri" misses the story about what's really happening at Mizzou and perpetuates a narrative designed to erode higher education...
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Canada to announce marijuana legalization date soon
(International News ~ 06/21/18)
TORONTO -- The Canadian government said Wednesday it will soon announce the date when cannabis will become legal but warned it will remain illegal until then. The Senate gave final passage to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's bill to legalize cannabis Tuesday. But Canadians will have to wait at least a couple of months to legally buy marijuana. The country will become the second in the world to make pot legal nationwide...
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House struggles to unite behind bills to deal with border crisis
(National News ~ 06/21/18)
WASHINGTON -- Speaker Paul Ryan is pushing ahead with votes on rival House GOP immigration bills, but neither appears to have enough support for passage, prompting President Donald Trump to take executive action Wednesday to stem the crisis of family separations at the border...
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Lawmakers rip tariffs enacted in name of national security
(National News ~ 06/21/18)
WASHINGTON -- Pointing to damage done to home-state companies, lawmakers from both parties Wednesday criticized tariffs the Trump administration has imposed on imported steel and aluminum products in the name of national security. The Trump administration has turned to a little-used weapon in trade policy: Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. ...
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Detainees held without charges decry ally's sexual abuses
(International News ~ 06/21/18)
CAIRO -- The 15 officers who arrived at the prison in southern Yemen hid their faces behind headdresses, but their accents were clearly foreign -- from the United Arab Emirates. They lined up the detainees and ordered them to undress and lie down. The officers then searched the anal cavity of each prisoner, claiming they were looking for contraband cellphones...
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Out of the past: June 21
(Out of the Past ~ 06/21/18)
Lyn Muzzy has agreed to a six-month contract with the city of Cape Girardeau as a convention and tourism consultant; Muzzy will remain as director of the Convention and Visitors Bureau, while the city searches for a new director; he will then continue to attend trade shows; at the end of six months, Muzzy's contract will be up for negotiation...
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Eric Sterling
(Obituary ~ 06/21/18)
On Saturday, June 16, 2018, one precious man, Eric L. Sterling, died at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Eric "Spoon" "The Dipper" Sterling was born Sept. 12, 1951, in Benton Harbor, Michigan, to L.C. and Sheletha Sterling. He was blessed with a big, loving family of nine brothers and four sisters...
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Marie Lukefahr
(Obituary ~ 06/21/18)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Marie J. Lukefahr, 82, of Perryville died Wednesday, June 20, 2018, at her home. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday and from 6:30 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Young and Sons Funeral Home. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, with the Rev. Stan Hargis officiating. Burial will be in Crossroads Methodist Cemetery in Bollinger County, Missouri...
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Robert Hecht
(Obituary ~ 06/21/18)
WELLINGTON, Ohio -- Robert L. Hecht passed away Tuesday, June 19, 2018, at the age of 88. Bob was born Dec. 27, 1929, in Chester, Illinois, where he resided until moving with his family to Jackson. He graduated from Jackson High School in 1947. Following graduation, he enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1951. Upon discharge, he was employed by U.S. Fidelity and Guaranty until he retired in 1991 as assistant controller...
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John Gilmore
(Obituary ~ 06/21/18)
John R. Gilmore, 81, of Jackson, passed away Tuesday, June 19, 2018, at his home. He was born April 16, 1937, in Fruitland, to John W. "Woody" and Evelyn A. Ackman Gilmore. He and Shelby Jean King were married March 23, 1958, in Fruitland. John was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving honorably from Dec. 8, 1955 to Aug. 14, 1957...
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Thomas Campbell
(Obituary ~ 06/21/18)
Thomas Campbell of Cape Girardeau departed this world Friday, June 15, 2018. He leaves behind his wife of 40 years, Robin Campbell, along with his children, Aimee (Clint) Ticer, Wesley (Becci) Campbell and Sara (Kris) St. Clair. He also leaves behind six grandchildren, Alyssa, Emilie, Alex, Kristopher, Forester and Willow, along with numerous family and friends...
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FDA reconsiders added sugar label for maple syrup, honey
(Community ~ 06/21/18)
MONTPELIER, Vt. -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is reconsidering its plan to label pure maple syrup and honey as containing added sugars. Maple syrup producers had rallied against the plan, saying FDA's upcoming requirement to update nutrition labels to tell consumers that pure maple syrup and honey contain added sugars was misleading, illogical and confusing and could hurt their industries...
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McCaskill's tax-practice taboo is haven for husband
(State News ~ 06/21/18)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Four years after Democratic Sen. Claire McCaskill co-sponsored legislation targeting tax havens such as the Cayman Islands, her husband began investing in a hedge fund tied to the Caribbean nation -- an investment that has paid off handsomely...
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Federal gun prosecutions double in St. Louis
(State News ~ 06/21/18)
ST. LOUIS -- Federal prosecutions of gun cases have doubled in St. Louis this year as part of an effort to reduce the city's gun violence. U.S. Attorney Jeff Jensen told the St. Louis Post-Dispatch 357 gun cases had been charged from January through May, compared to 156 from during the same period last year. His office estimates it will file 618 gun cases by the Sept. 30 end of the fiscal year, which would be nearly double the 319 filed in the previous one...
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Cape Girardeau County Commission agenda 6/21/18
(Local News ~ 06/21/18)
Cape Girardeau County Commission 1 Barton Square, Jackson 9 a.m. today Approval of minutes n Minutes of June 11, 14 and 18 meetings Communications/reports -- other elected officials n None at this time Public comments n Items listed on the agenda Routine business...
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Screenshots of text of Greitens' staffers point to use of Confide
(State News ~ 06/21/18)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- An attorney suing former Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens and his staffers said recently uncovered texts show two former employees used a message-deleting app to communicate about state policy. Screenshots show former deputy legislative directors Brad Green and Jeff Earl texted about talking points on a prescription drug monitoring policy, The Kansas City Star reported...
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Trump changes practice at border
(National News ~ 06/21/18)
WASHINGTON -- Bowing to pressure from anxious allies, President Donald Trump abruptly reversed himself Wednesday and signed an executive order halting his administration's policy of separating children from their parents when they are detained illegally crossing the U.S. border...
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Prayer 6/21/18
(Prayer ~ 06/21/18)
O Lord Jesus, may we be filled with the peace that passes all understanding. Amen.
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Cape Girardeau fire report 6/21/18
(Police/Fire Report ~ 06/21/18)
CAPE GIRARDEAU The Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls: Tuesday n Medical assists were made at 12:01 a.m. on Big Bend Road, 7:12 a.m. on South West End Boulevard, 11:23 a.m. on Broadway, 11:58 a.m. on Themis Street, 1:22 p.m. ...
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Area police report 6/21/18
(Police/Fire Report ~ 06/21/18)
JACKSON The Jackson Police Department released the following items. Theft n Theft was reported in the 300 block of North West Lane.
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Burger King says sorry for Russian World Cup pregnancy ad
(Community ~ 06/21/18)
MOSCOW -- Burger King says it’s sorry for offering a lifetime supply of Whoppers to Russian women who get pregnant from World Cup players. Critics assailed the offer, announced on Russian social media, as sexist and demeaning...
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Births 6/21/18
(Births ~ 06/21/18)
Daughter to Zachary Thomas and Courtney Elizabeth Thrower of Marble Hill, Missouri, Saint Francis Medical Center, 6:31 p.m. Friday, June 8, 2018. Name, Eliza Kate. Weight, 9 pounds, 1 ounce. First child. Mrs. Thrower is the former Courtney Long, daughter of Dave and Stacey Long of Marble Hill. She is a teacher at Woodland Elementary School. Thrower is the son of Pam and Kenny Koehler of Jackson, and the late Tom Thrower of Burfordville. He is a paramedic with SEMO EMS...
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Ask a foodie: Which restaurant is your favorite late-night dive?
(Community ~ 06/21/18)
This is a tough question because I am not really a late-night person anymore. When working in bars and restaurants, late night was considered after 11 p.m. or 12 a.m. Now that I have kids and teach, well, it is closer to 9 p.m. ... That being said, when I get a hankerin' for a nocturnal treat, it is typically for the boneless wings at Broadway Biergarten in Cape Girardeau or something off the late-night menu at Port Cape Girardeau. ...
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June Yard of the month
(Submitted Story ~ 06/21/18)
Tim and Stephanie Gibson are shown with Ramblewood Garden Club President Anne Foust receiving the June Yard of the Month Award for their beautifully landscaped yard and vegetable garden at their home on Belleridge Pike
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Cape Girardeau Nurse Surprised with $2,000 Scholarship to WGU Missouri
(Submitted Story ~ 06/21/18)
Cape Girardeau resident Christine Kitchen was recently surprised with a $2,000 “I Have a Dream” scholarship to WGU Missouri. The scholarship is for Missourians who have always dreamed of completing their college degree and advancing their career but faced challenges that prevented them from moving forward...
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Climbing Cucumber
(Submitted Story ~ 06/21/18)
This is my Grandma, Karen Gentry, with her climbing cucumber plant June 21, 2018! Just one plant has grown up this tall already! She wanted it to grow up her swing frame. That it did! She has always had a green thumb and teaches us something new every day. You should see the rest of her yard!...
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Texas Roadhouse holds fundraiser for Cape Christian Community School
(Submitted Story ~ 06/21/18)
Texas Roadhouse recently hosted a fundraiser for Cape Christian Community School, designating a portion of their proceeds for the day to the school. Texas Roadhouse is the school’s first corporate sponsor. In the picture: Andy Armadillo, mascot, Keith Baker, Cape Christian board president, Kylah Hensley and Olivia Harris. Cape Christian Community School is a nondenominational Christian school in Cape Girardeau...
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Local Teens Elected to Missouri State 4-H Council
(Submitted Story ~ 06/21/18)
Four teens recently returned from Columbia where they were elected as a 4-H Regional Representatives to the Missouri State 4-H Council. The election took place as part of the 72nd annual State 4-H Congress, May 30 – June 1, which was attended by almost 200 Missouri teens...
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2018 Missouri 4-H Equine Tour
(Submitted Story ~ 06/21/18)
Forty-nine enthusiastic Missouri 4-H teens embarked upon the eighth annual 4-H Equine Career and Horse Industry Tour in late May, 2018 traveling to destinations in Kansas, Nebraska, Wyoming and Colorado. The quote from Mary Webb, “Saddle your dreams before you ride them” sums up the focus of this great opportunity for youth who hope to couple their equine passion with a career. Shelbie Scheffer, from the Arnsberg 4-H Club in Cape Girardeau County, participated...
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TEENS GATHER ON MU CAMPUS FOR 73rd STATE 4-H CONGRESS
(Submitted Story ~ 06/21/18)
Youth from every corner of the state gathered on the University of Missouri campus May 31 – June 3 for the 72nd annual State 4-H Congress. Around 200 teens, ages 14-18, participated in a variety of hands-on workshops that fit their interests. The workshops, ranging from science to leadership in focus, were supplemented with experiences at MU Athletics facilities, social activities, and inspirational speakers throughout the event...
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State 4-H Poultry Day Results
(Submitted Story ~ 06/21/18)
COLUMBIA, Mo. – The University of Missouri Extension State 4-H Poultry Day was held on June 9, 2018 with over 65 participants from around the state. The 2018 contest included a Junior Division and Senior Division Avian Quiz Bowl, Photo Contest, a Dozen Egg Contest, Judging Contest, and Educational sessions...
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