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SEMO regents to consider $174M budget
(Local News ~ 06/13/19)
Southeast Missouri State University's Board of Regents will consider an operating budget for the coming fiscal year when it meets today in St. Louis. The proposed budget for fiscal year 2020, which begins July 1, totals nearly $174 million, which is a 0.8% increase over the school's current fiscal year budget and incorporates the increased tuition approved by the regents in May...
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Forgotten Homeless walk set for Saturday: 'They're not homeless; they're houseless'
(Local News ~ 06/13/19)
Veterans of Foreign Wars and Auxiliary of Post 3838 and Community Partnership of Southeast Missouri are reaching "the houseless" during their first walk -- The Forgotten -- dedicated to homelessness awareness Saturday. The walk begins at 10 a.m. at Capaha Park's shelter No. 4...
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Ask a foodie: Home Sweet Home
(Local News ~ 06/13/19)
This week I was in a foodie funk. Seriously. Maybe it was the heat. Maybe it was the busy work schedule. Maybe it was a case of summer fever. Maybe it was my re-commitment to health and financial goals. Whatever the reason, I just could not get up the motivation to go on a foodie adventure. ...
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Cape officials compromise on medical marijuana facilities
(Local News ~ 06/13/19)
Medical-marijuana dispensaries would be allowed within 500 feet of schools, day cares and churches if Cape Girardeau's planning and zoning commission has its way. The commission, which last month recommended the council adopt a 1,000-foot buffer zone as originally proposed by city staff, changed its mind Wednesday...
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Mother charged in daughter's death
(Local News ~ 06/13/19)
BENTON, Mo. -- The mother of a 2-year-old girl who died Saturday, allegedly at the hands of the mother's live-in boyfriend, has been arrested and charged in connection with the child's death and injuries sustained by another of her children. Amanda K. ...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 06/13/19)
Today is Thursday, June 13, the 164th day of 2019. There are 201 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On June 13, 1966, the Supreme Court ruled in Miranda v. Arizona that criminal suspects had to be informed of their constitutional right to consult with an attorney and to remain silent...
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Sponsored: Protect your skin from overexposure to the sun
(Insiders Advice ~ 06/13/19)
It is that time of year again. The sun is out and so are we. After being cooped up inside all winter, we want nothing more than to soak up the sun’s warming rays. We make plans to plant the garden, take the kids to soccer games, and maybe even squeeze in a refreshing walk...
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Local high school teams finish with strong performance at state
(Editorial ~ 06/13/19)
Congratulations to the Notre Dame girls soccer team. The Bulldogs were the last team standing. Notre Dame's girls won their second state title in three years with a 4-0 win over Visitation Academy in the title game. The team was led by eight seniors, and several players who lost in last year's state title game. The group capped off a brilliant high school athletic career...
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Former Trump aide Hicks agrees to Judiciary interview
(National News ~ 06/13/19)
WASHINGTON -- Former White House communications director Hope Hicks has agreed to a closed-door interview with the House Judiciary Committee, the panel announced Wednesday, a breakthrough for Democrats who have been frustrated by President Donald Trump's broad stonewalling of their investigations...
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House panel votes to hold top officials in contempt
(National News ~ 06/13/19)
WASHINGTON -- A House committee voted Wednesday to hold two top Trump administration officials in contempt of Congress for failing to comply with subpoenas for documents related to a decision adding a citizenship question to the 2020 census. The House Oversight Committee voted 24-15 to advance contempt measures against Attorney General William Barr and Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross. ...
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Japan premier warns 'accidental conflict' possible
(International News ~ 06/13/19)
TEHRAN, Iran -- Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe traveled to Tehran on Wednesday to warn an "accidental conflict" could be sparked amid heightened tensions between Iran and the U.S., a message coming hours after Yemen's Iranian-backed Houthi rebels attacked a Saudi airport, wounding 26 people...
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Trump administration eases rules for genetically modified foods, animals
(Community ~ 06/13/19)
NEW YORK -- President Trump wants to make it easier for genetically engineered plants and animals to enter the food supply, and he signed an executive order Tuesday directing federal agencies to simplify the "regulatory maze" for producers. The move comes as companies are turning to newer genetic engineering techniques making it easier to tinker with the traits of plants and animals...
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Dorothy Watson
(Obituary ~ 06/13/19)
Dorothy Helen Watson, 96, of Cape Girardeau died Wednesday, June 12, 2019, at Lutheran Home Providence Place. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service June 22 at Father's Arms Fellowship in Scott City. Memorial service will be at 11 a.m. June 22 at the church, with the Rev. Kenny Strong officiating...
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H. Glen Terbrak
(Obituary ~ 06/13/19)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- H. Glen Terbrak, 92, died Tuesday, June 11, 2019, at Ste. Genevieve Care Center in Ste. Genevieve, Missouri. Visitation will be from noon to 1:15 p.m. Friday at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Perryville. Funeral Mass will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the church, with the Rev. Rich Wehrmeyer officiating. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery...
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Dr. Charles Smith
(Obituary ~ 06/13/19)
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. -- Dr. Charles "Chuck" Warren Smith, 82, passed away Monday, June 10, 2019, in Bowling Green. He was born Sept. 5, 1936, in Palmerton, Pennsylvania, the son of Stanley Aquila and Luella Mae Ziegenfus Smith. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Janet Lucille Bass; two sisters, Mary Lou (Ray) Parsons of Loveland, Colorado, and Leah (the late George) Micklatcher of Sun City Center, Florida; three sons, Randall A. ...
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Cuba Higgerson
(Obituary ~ 06/13/19)
Cuba Virginia Higgerson, 91, of Cape Girardeau, formerly of New Madrid, Missouri, died Wednesday, June 12, 2019, at Ratliff Care Center in Cape Girardeau. Her family will host a private memorial service at a later date, Cremation rites will be accorded...
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Nelda Crader
(Obituary ~ 06/13/19)
Nelda Dalton Crader, 84, passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 11, 2019, in Cape Girardeau. She was born Jan. 18, 1935, to Leonard and Nelle Rhodes Dalton. She was the oldest of seven children. She worked hard on the family farm and helped care for her siblings. She grew up attending the Methodist church and was in 4-H...
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Kennley Bramlett
(Obituary ~ 06/13/19)
BENTON, Mo. -- Kennley Elizabeth Mae Bramlett, 2, of Benton died Saturday, June 8, 2019, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Benton. Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday at the chapel, with the Rev. Normand Varone as celebrant. Burial will be in St. Denis Catholic Cemetery in Benton...
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Cape Girardeau County agenda 6/13/19
(Local News ~ 06/13/19)
Cape Girardeau County Commission 9 a.m. today 1 Barton Square, Jackson Approval of minutes n Minutes for June 6 meeting Communications/reports -- other elected officials n Treasurer Roger Hudson will present purchase order for approval -- Penzel Construction Application No. 9...
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Prayer 6/13/19
(Prayer ~ 06/13/19)
Open our hearts, O God, to respect for and forbearance toward others. Amen.
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Cape police report 6/13/19
(Police/Fire Report ~ 06/13/19)
CAPE GIRARDEAU The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrest does not imply guilt. Arrest n Bryan D. McDowell, 38, of Cape Girardeau was arrested on suspicion of assault. Assaults n Assault was reported in the 500 block of South Sprigg Street...
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Cape fire report 6/13/19
(Police/Fire Report ~ 06/13/19)
CAPE GIRARDEAU The Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls: Tuesday n Medical assists were made at 8:09 a.m. on Shamrock Court, 8:48 a.m. on Cordova Lane, 11:15 a.m. on South Kingshighway, 11:37 a.m. on Cords Way, 1:57 p.m. on Independence Street, 2:02 p.m. on North Broadview Street and 5:05 p.m. on North Kingshighway...
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Births 6/13/19
(Births ~ 06/13/19)
Daughter to David Lee and Rebekah Lynne Brawley of Whitewater, Saint Francis Medical Center, 2:09 p.m. Monday, May 27, 2019. Name, Adeline Jean. Weight, 10 pounds, 6 ounces. First child. Mrs. Brawley is the former Rebekah James. Brawley is employed by Fronabarger Concreters Inc...
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Out of the past: June 13
(Out of the Past ~ 06/13/19)
Unprecedented attendance, the promise of another generous commitment by Boyd Gaming Corp. and a crowd willing to exercise patience when it was time to leave put a fitting cap on Riverfest 1994; festival organizers are pleased with the two-day festival, calling it a huge success drawing as many as 75,000 people to the riverfront...
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Recipes with a Mexican influence
(Community ~ 06/13/19)
When I start thinking about what I would like to share with you, almost always it becomes clear what I should do. And that is so true of today. Mexican influence is the recipe theme for the day today. As I started putting recipes together, it seemed like there were so many recipes that had a clear Mexican influence. In no time, I collected several recipes together for you and I to start cooking and trying in the days ahead. Have fun with these and enjoy!...
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Rita Jansen
(Obituary ~ 06/13/19)
KELSO, Mo. -- Rita Jansen, 92, of Kelso died Wednesday, June 12, 2019, at her home. Arrangements are incomplete at Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Scott City.
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Red Cross shelter opens in Cape Girardeau
(Local News ~ 06/13/19)
Red Cross officials reported Wednesday six shelters have been opened across Missouri and adjoining Illinois counties in response to flooding and storm damage. The newest shelter to open is at Zion United Methodist Church, 3652 State Highway Z, Cape Girardeau. It replaces a shelter opened in McClure to help residents of the East Cape Girardeau, Illinois, area displaced by rising floodwaters...
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Scott County Route BB closed for drainage work
(Local News ~ 06/13/19)
Route BB in Scott County, between Highway 114 and Wakefield Street, will be closed as Missouri Department of Transportation crews replace a culvert pipe beneath the roadway. A MoDOT news release says the work will take place from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday...
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Floodwater's good for something
(Local News ~ 06/13/19)
Luke Bergard, 12, attaches a frog-shaped lure to his line before fishing in a flood-swollen Juden Creek on Wednesday, June 12, 2019, at near a closed portion of Hwy. 177 in Cape Girardeau. Bergard said he was fishing for gar, which he had seen in the creek since the floodwaters had come up. He employed a short-pulling reel technique he said he learned on YouTube to make the lure appear more lifelike. "They're not dangerous," he said of the gar. "They just have teeth."...
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A Blues Community
(Submitted Story ~ 06/13/19)
A Blues Community By Jessica Marie Baumgartner We walked up the cracked sidewalk. “It’s nicer up there.” My mom nudged my sister forward and I skipped along. A new neighborhood full of big houses had been built up the street from our apartments. The flat pavement sloped as if the hill ahead divided the well-off from my family and our neighbors. I didn’t mind. I marveled at the manicured lawns and shiny cars...
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