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Architectural Digest names Cape Missouri's prettiest city
(Local News ~ 07/19/18)
On Architectural Digest's website, a feature article lists each state's prettiest city -- and beneath a photo of a lone figure on Tower Rock's rocky shoreline, a brief but glowing description of Cape Girardeau names it Missouri's prettiest city. Article author Kristine Hansen said by email Wednesday she chose each state's prettiest town based on some common traits...
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Homecomers to bring vendors, rides, dunking booth to Uptown Jackson
(Local News ~ 07/19/18)
The 111th annual Homecomers celebration revisits Uptown Jackson next week, with food, amusement rides, musical performances and the reappearance of a dunking booth. Homecomers chairman Larry Koehler said the Jackson Jaycees decided to bring back the dunking booth at the event, which will be held Tuesday through Saturday...
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Aquatic facility group: $25 million project would be nice; $12-15 million 'more reasonable'
(Local News ~ 07/19/18)
A $25 million indoor aquatic center in Cape Girardeau "would give us everything we would want," but a $12 to $15 million project would be "more reasonable," city parks and recreation director Julia Jones said Wednesday. Jones discussed the project at the inaugural meeting of a joint committee of the Cape Girardeau city/school district, which has been tasked with developing plans for the facility. The meeting was held at noon at the Shawnee Park Center...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 07/19/18)
Today is Thursday, July 19, the 200th day of 2018. There are 165 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On July 19, 1980, the Moscow Summer Olympics began, minus dozens of nations that were boycotting the games because of the Soviet military intervention in Afghanistan...
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Helsinki
(Column ~ 07/19/18)
On Monday, President Trump and Russian President Putin met for discussions and then held a news conference in Helsinki. Comments made by President Trump and the answers to questions posed to President Trump were less than satisfactory. Trump was asked if he could find fault with the Russian actions such as those that resulted in the grand jury indictments against Russian military intelligence agents. ...
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Murals are a nice touch of art in Cape Girardeau
(Editorial ~ 07/19/18)
The effect of art on the mind is incredible and so often overlooked. A song can get us on our feet and make us dance. A play can make us empathize. A painting can make us smile. A poem, spoken by the right person in the right way, can make us cry. It's not to say that all art is positive. Some of it is controversial, intended to provoke anger or disgust...
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Ask a foodie: Where do you go for a frozen treat?
(Community ~ 07/19/18)
Oh. My. It's July. Which means, finally time for Andy's Key lime pie! Yes, in Southeast Missouri, it is really the only thing to look forward to as the summer draws to a close, except for more mosquitoes. We can never have enough mosquitoes. But, in a Andy's Frozen Custard circle of life as Key lime pie rises to power, that also tragically means that the deliciously tart and sweet blackberry concrete -- just like our dreams of a fit summer body -- must also fade away. "Obladi oblada."...
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Charlotte poised to host 2020 GOP convention
(National News ~ 07/19/18)
AUSTIN, Texas -- Charlotte, North Carolina, is poised to host the Republican Party's 2020 presidential nominating convention. The national GOP's site selection committee voted behind closed doors Wednesday to recommend Charlotte, according to Republican officials with direct knowledge of the vote who were not authorized to address the situation publicly...
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Trump's 'America First' morphs into 'Me First'
(National News ~ 07/19/18)
WASHINGTON -- Donald Trump's "America First" slogan morphed into "Me First" as the president unloaded on the U.S. intelligence community and Justice Department to portray himself as the victim of a conspiracy to deny him legitimacy. Trump also blamed American "foolishness and stupidity" for the poor state of U.S.-Russia relations, returning to themes he has repeated at political rallies around the United States...
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John Young
(Obituary ~ 07/19/18)
John Michael Young, 68, of Jackson passed away Tuesday, July 17, 2018, at his home, after a battle of many years with cancer. He was born Oct. 8, 1949, in Cape Girardeau to Haywood "Kay" and Joyce Burr Spangler Young. John was a truck driver and worked on the river and in construction. He enjoyed watching boats and barges go up and down the river. He lived in Jackson for the past 20 years...
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Charles Latimer
(Obituary ~ 07/19/18)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Charles Latimer, 100 years old, of Kansas City passed away early Wednesday morning, July 18, 2018, in his sleep. He was born March 12, 1918, in Yonkers, New York, the only son of Hugh and Minnie Ellis Latimer. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II...
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Ricky Gadberry
(Obituary ~ 07/19/18)
SIKESTON, Mo. -- Ricky Gadberry, 63, of Sikeston died Monday, July 16, 2018, at his home. Friends may call from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday at Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Chaffee, Missouri. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the chapel...
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Kevin Ates
(Obituary ~ 07/19/18)
Kevin M. Ates, 43, of Cape Girardeau died Wednesday, July 18, 2018, at Life Care Center of Cape Girardeau. A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Hobbs Chapel Cemetery in Cape Girardeau, with the Rev. Donny Ford officiating. Ford and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements...
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Former state lawmaker, woodworker compete in GOP primary for Perry County presiding commissioner
(Local News ~ 07/19/18)
Former state lawmaker Patrick Naeger and Mike Sauer, owner of a woodworking company, will square off in the August, Republican primary for Perry County presiding commissioner. The winner will face Democrat Mark Gremaud of Perryville, Missouri, in the November election for the job that carries an annual salary of $37,382...
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Cape Girardeau County Commission agenda 7/19/18
(Local News ~ 07/19/18)
Cape Girardeau County Commission 1 Barton Square, Jackson 9 a.m. today Approval of minutes n Minutes of July 9 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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Taste of home in Bollinger County
(Local News ~ 07/19/18)
Fried catfish, homemade chicken and dumplings, the best hamburgers in the county -- Bollinger County is no stranger to small-town charm and homemade food. From general stores to hideaway restaurants, each of the presented Bollinger County establishments offer a variety of homemade specials in small-town atmospheres...
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Trump ambiguous on Russian meddling
(National News ~ 07/19/18)
WASHINGTON -- In an instantly controversial new comment on Russia, President Donald Trump on Wednesday appeared to deny the longtime U.S. foe was still targeting American elections, a claim sharply at odds with recent public warnings from his top intelligence chief...
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Candidate for St. Louis police chief alleges bias
(State News ~ 07/19/18)
ST. LOUIS -- The white former interim police chief of St. Louis is alleging discrimination based on race in the selection of a permanent chief. Lt. Col. Lawrence O'Toole was among six finalists for the permanent job late last year. The job went to the only other internal candidate, John Hayden, who is black...
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Man killed by KC police had long criminal record
(State News ~ 07/19/18)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- A man who was shot to death Sunday after shooting three Kansas City police officers had an extensive criminal background and a reputation for violence in Oklahoma started when he was a teenager, according to a police detective who investigated him at the time...
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Speak Out 7/19/18
(Speak Out ~ 07/19/18)
Most of the city of Cape Girardeau's ordinances are good for the majority of the citizens but one of the worst is allowing a few to shoot off loud fireworks until midnight on the 4th. Why can't it be amended to at least limit the time to 10 p.m.? A lot of people have to get up early and go to work feeling dragged out and distressed...
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Cape Girardeau police report 7/19/18
(Police/Fire Report ~ 07/19/18)
CAPE GIRARDEAU The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. DWI n Emily Schlegel, 29, of Cape Girardeau was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated. Arrests n Josh Kimbrel, 32, of Cape Girardeau was arrested on a Cape Girardeau County warrant...
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Cape Girardeau fire report 7/19/18
(Police/Fire Report ~ 07/19/18)
CAPE GIRARDEAU The Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls: Monday n Medical assists were made at 12:04 p.m. on Independence Street, 12:07 p.m. on Silver Campine Lane, 5:28 p.m. on Boxwood Drive, 5:34 p.m. on Saint Francis Drive, 7:44 p.m. on William Street, 9:14 p.m. on William Street and 11:17 p.m. on North Fountain Street...
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Prayer 7/19/18
(Prayer ~ 07/19/18)
O Lord Jesus, our Messiah, blessed be your holy name. Amen.
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Out of the past: July 19
(Out of the Past ~ 07/19/18)
The floodwaters of the Mississippi River penetrated a Union Electric switching station south of Cape Girardeau yesterday morning, causing a two-hour power outage that affected an estimated 42,000 customers in Cape Girardeau, Scott City, Kelso and Chaffee, Missouri; waters entered the switching station across from the Viaduct Court substation around 9 a.m., causing a low voltage control center to short circuit...
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Road work 7/19/18
(Local News ~ 07/19/18)
Southbound I-55 in Scott, New Madrid counties reduced for pavement repairs Southbound Interstate 55 in Scott and New Madrid counties will be reduced with a 14-foot width restriction as contractor crews make pavement improvements. This section of highway is from mile marker 66 to mile marker 49, according to a Missouri Department of Transportation news release. The work will take place from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily Monday through Aug. 31...
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Briefly 7/19/18
(State News ~ 07/19/18)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- The Missouri Democratic Party is appealing the dismissal of its lawsuit challenging a governor's ability to appoint a lieutenant governor. The appeal was filed Tuesday. The party has argued ambiguity in Missouri's constitution and law mean lieutenant governors can only be elected, not appointed...
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Why I will support Welker's opponent
(Paid Letter ~ 07/19/18)
Let's break the ice right now. I cannot and will not support Mark Welker for the Office of Prosecuting Attorney. Some may see my reasons as being personal. I see them as objective. I have known Mr. Welker for several years when he was working on someone else's campaign. ...
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Experience matters for prosecutor
(Paid Letter ~ 07/19/18)
I'm asking for your vote on Aug. 7, 2018, in the Republican primary, to be the next prosecuting attorney of Cape Girardeau County. My opponent, Mark Welker, claims he's tough and experienced on Facebook, but offers no evident of either. I'm publicly challenging Mr. Welker to tell our community how he is qualified to be the chief prosecutor of a first-class county...
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Welker is prepared to be prosecutor
(Paid Letter ~ 07/19/18)
To Whom It May Concern: I am proud to write this letter of support for Mark Welker. Some of you may not be familiar with me so I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself. I was born in Cape Girardeau to Dr. David Crowe and Sarah Blankenship. ...
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Chaffee Summer Reading
(Submitted Story ~ 07/19/18)
“Libraries Rock”, at least Chaffee Public Library did this summer. The summer reading program kicked off with a skating party May19th at the Willow Grove Skating Rink compliments of Mrs. Roberta Grojean and her staff. 106 children were enrolled with an average attendance of 95 weekly. Classes ran from June 5th through July 12, 2018 meeting on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays...
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