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Griggs released from duties as Miner police chief; plans appeal
(Local News ~ 03/18/19)
MINER, Mo. — Miner police chief Christopher Griggs was released from his duties Friday after an impeachment hearing March 11. But the fight is not over. “We believe it is outrageous,” Griggs’ attorney Jim McClellan said. “The result doesn’t surprise us because the investigation was a sham.”...
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Business Notebook: Counting on it — Jackson CPA Jason Huskey's office management software a hit
(Business ~ 03/18/19)
Five years ago, when Jason Huskey embarked on a long-time goal of learning to program, he was looking to meet the needs in his own office. But he wound up creating software more universal than he'd intended. Huskey is a certified public accountant at his father Jerry's firm on East Main Street in Jackson, and said he started making tools for the office as a way to learn how to program...
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Entrepreneur returns to Cape Girardeau to open new shop
(Local News ~ 03/18/19)
Blackbird Monogram & Gift’s entryway is dominated by a dazzling chandelier, framed against a flat-black industrial ceiling. Gray walls and warm flooring pull together the look of a chic boutique with customizable accessories, décor items and gifts. Owner Nikki Burton said she opened in February after a short remodeling stint. She’s returned to the area after living in Columbia, Missouri, with husband Cole for a few years...
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MDC keeps adding tech to connect people with outdoors
(Local News ~ 03/18/19)
The Missouri Department of Conservation is bringing nature into the digital age, with smartphone apps and websites geared toward bringing people closer to nature, and so far, the outlook is great, said MDC digital communications manager Chris Cloyd...
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10th annual Howard Aslinger Endurance Run in the lead for participants, proceeds
(Local News ~ 03/18/19)
With nearly 140 contestants and a goal of more than $20,000, this year’s Howard Aslinger Endurance Run is on track for being the biggest yet. Between 7 p.m. Friday and 7 p.m. Saturday in Arena Park in Cape Girardeau, runners and walkers from all over were voluntarily inconveniencing themselves for a good cause, according to co-organizer Bryan Kelpe...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 03/18/19)
Today is Monday, March 18, the 77th day of 2019. There are 288 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On March 18, 1965, the first spacewalk took place as Soviet cosmonaut Alexei Leonov went outside his Voskhod 2 capsule, secured by a tether...
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History Day exhibition showcases work from 500-plus students
(Editorial ~ 03/18/19)
More than 500 students will gather Tuesday at Southeast Missouri State University to present history projects at the 2019 History Day Regional Contest exhibition, like a science fair for history. As reported by Joshua Hartwig, students from sixth through 12th grades will participate...
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Prop Y lifts all boats: Good for all of our city
(Column ~ 03/18/19)
We love our city! As senior pastors of La Croix United Methodist Church and Cape First we have served a combined 59 years in Cape Girardeau. We are not only fellow pastors but friends who have together and put down deep roots in this city. We love ALL of our city!...
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T-shirt gun used to launch contraband into Oklahoma prison
(National News ~ 03/18/19)
SAYRE, Okla. — An Oklahoma woman was arrested after authorities say she used a T-shirt gun to launch drugs, cellphones and other contraband over a prison fence. The Oklahoma Department of Corrections said the incident prompted a lockdown at the North Fork Correctional Unit in Sayre ...
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Ethiopia minister: 'Clear similarities' in Boeing crashes
(International News ~ 03/18/19)
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia -- Preliminary information from the flight data recorder of an Ethiopian Airlines plane that crashed a week ago and killed 157 people shows "clear similarities" with an earlier disaster involving the same kind of Boeing aircraft in Indonesia, Ethiopia's transport minister said Sunday...
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Should media avoid naming the gunmen in mass shootings?
(National News ~ 03/18/19)
A few months after teen shooters killed 12 classmates and her father at Columbine High School, Coni Sanders was standing in line at a grocery store with her young daughter when they came face to face with the magazine cover. It showed the two gunmen who had carried out one of the deadliest school shootings in U.S. ...
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More evacuations in Midwest as floodwaters head downstream
(National News ~ 03/18/19)
ST. LOUIS -- Residents in parts of southwestern Iowa were forced out of their homes Sunday as a torrent of Missouri River water flowed over and through levees, putting them in a situation similar to hundreds of people in neighboring Nebraska who have been displaced by the late-winter flood...
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Mourners pay tribute to New Zealand victims, await burials
(International News ~ 03/18/19)
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand -- Thousands of people paid tribute Sunday at makeshift memorials to the 50 people slain by a gunman at two mosques in Christchurch, while dozens of Muslims stood by to bury the dead when authorities finally release the victims' bodies...
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NerdWallet: Haven't got your tax documents yet? Here's what to do
(Business ~ 03/18/19)
Lost or missing documents can turn tax season into a giant headache, but they don't have to stall you for long. Here are some common tax necessities that might go missing -- and what a tax pro says you can do if they give you the slip. What to do: Go to HR or your payroll department...
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Oregon city will have last Blockbuster store in world
(Business ~ 03/18/19)
BEND, Ore. -- The Blockbuster store in a city near central Oregon became the last one in the U.S. last year. And soon it'll be the only one in the world. The Bulletin reported a Blockbuster store in Perth, Australia, is closing later this month, leaving the Bend franchise alone on the planet...
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Internet, intuition can help businesses spot next big thing
(Business ~ 03/18/19)
NEW YORK -- When small business owners want to divine what consumer spending trends will be months from now, their methods can be as sophisticated as internet analytics or as basic as plain old intuition. At Moriarty's Gem Art, co-owner Jeff Moriarty tracks searches on the jewelry company's website and on Google Trends, a site that analyzes what people are looking for online...
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Out of the past: March 18
(Out of the Past ~ 03/18/19)
House Majority Leader Richard Gephardt is backing efforts to secure federal funding for the new Mississippi River bridges at Cape Girardeau and Hannibal, Missouri; in a Feb. 7 letter to Transportation Secretary Frederico Pena, Gephardt pushed for federal disaster funding for the projects...
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Geraldine Weber
(Obituary ~ 03/18/19)
Geraldine J. "Gerri" Weber, 79, of Jackson died Saturday, March 16, 2019, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson and from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Jackson...
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June Richardson
(Obituary ~ 03/18/19)
June Richardson, 87, of Cape Girardeau died Sunday, March 17, 2019, at Southeast Hospital. Arrangements are incomplete at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home.
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Roger Brewer
(Obituary ~ 03/18/19)
Roger Dale Brewer, 71, of Jackson died Friday, March 15, 2019, at his home. He was born Aug. 16, 1947, in Leadwood, Missouri, to Paul Joseph and Wilma Brown Brewer. He served in the U.S. Army. “Long story short.” ...
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Cape Girardeau fire report 3/18/19
(Police/Fire Report ~ 03/18/19)
The Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls: Friday n Medical assists were made at 8:40 a.m. on South Pacific Street, 9:50 a.m. on Themis Street, 10:31 a.m. on South Sprigg Street, 10:38 a.m. on Brenda Kay Court, 12:39 p.m. on William Street, 1:53 p.m. on Briarcliff Drive, 2:25 p.m. on South Silver Springs Road and 2:36 p.m. on Whitener Street...
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Prosecutor seeks to halt Greene County domestic abuse court
(State News ~ 03/18/19)
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- A prosecutor wants to stop a Missouri judge's domestic abuse court, alleging the judge didn't follow proper procedure to set it up and then appointed his daughter and friends onto the program's leadership team. Greene County Prosecutor Dan Patterson filed a motion Monday asking the Missouri Court of Appeals' Southern District to prohibit Judge Calvin Holden from running his domestic-abuse court...
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Missouri S&T robots to play role in bridge upgrade effort
(State News ~ 03/18/19)
ST. LOUIS -- Fixing Missouri's deteriorating bridges is a high priority for Gov. Mike Parson, and the state is getting help from an unexpected source -- robots. St. Louis Public Radio reported the state is working with Missouri University of Science and Technology in Rolla to use robots to help inspect and repair bridges...
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Cape Girardeau County agenda 3/18/19
(Local News ~ 03/18/19)
Approval of minutes n Minutes for the March 14 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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Jackson Board of Aldermen agenda 3/18/19
(Local News ~ 03/18/19)
Approval of minutes n Minutes of regular meeting of 3/4/2019 Financial affairs n City collector's report (action) n City clerk's and treasurer's reports (action) Action items n Power and Light Committee...
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Cape Girardeau City Council agenda 3/18/19
(Local News ~ 03/18/19)
Study session Presentations Communications/ reports n City Council n Staff Items for discussion n Planning and Zoning Commission report n Appearances regarding items not listed on the agenda...
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Medicine and Technology? A Filmmakers Vision for the Future.
(Submitted Story ~ 03/18/19)
There will be a documentary about cryonics coming out this year called “The Ultimate Lottery Ticket; Life Extension”. Jackson, MO natives Morgan Johnson and Jake Randall flew out to Arizona last year dove into the cold world of cryonics. Most may recognize that word from movies and television shows such as Vanilla Sky, Futurama and Austin Powers...
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Prayer 3/18/19
(Prayer ~ 03/18/19)
O Lord Jesus, thank you that we have victory through you, our precious Savior. Amen.
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Missouri begins to plan 2021 bicentennial celebration
(State News ~ 03/18/19)
COLUMBIA, Mo. -- Not-for-profit organizations and state bodies are already planning a celebration of 200 years of Missouri history and culture when the state reaches its bicentennial in 2021. Michael Sweeney of the State Historical Society of Missouri is leading the planning for the bicentennial. He told the Columbia Missourian the celebrations won't just look to the past but will also consider the future of Missouri...
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Public information Coordinator
(Submitted Story ~ 03/18/19)
How the arts empower older adults is focus of “Arts and Aging in Missouri” event April 4 ST. LOUIS, March 18, 2019 — Speakers and performers from Missouri and beyond will explore the power of the arts to help older adults lead vital and creative lives at the Missouri Arts Council’s one-day public convening, “Arts and Aging in Missouri.” The event takes place Thursday, April 4 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the University of Missouri in Columbia...
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Local teen meets, shadows state officials at 4-H Legislative Academy
(Submitted Story ~ 03/18/19)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Morgan Crutsinger, a member of the Delta 4-H Club in Cape Girardeau County, completed the University of Missouri Extension 4-H Legislative Academy, Feb 18-20. Morgan was one of fifteen 4-H members, ages 14-20, selected statewide to represent Missouri 4-H at the Academy in Jefferson City, MO...
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