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Damage control in Scott City
(Local News ~ 08/21/19)
Soybean farmer Larry Eftink works to clear debris and fix ruts in a field damaged by months of floodwater as his son, Hunter, plants a cover crop to prevent soil erosion Tuesday in Scott City. ...
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Williams dismayed by dismissal as Sikeston's DPS director
(Local News ~ 08/21/19)
SIKESTON, Mo. — Former Sikeston Department of Public Safety director Mike Williams said he was “shocked and confused” by his firing. Williams’ dismissal was announced Friday evening. The city has given no explanation for his removal, though city manager Jonathan Douglass, in a news release, thanked Williams for his service to Sikeston since 1993...
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Scott City lawsuit causes dust-up over First Amendment and discovery, attracts statewide attention
(Local News ~ 08/21/19)
Missouri Assistant Attorney General Katherine S. Walsh, representing local state Rep. Holly Rehder, withdrew her response Tuesday afternoon originally asking the court to block the release of names because of concerns about First Amendment infringement. ...
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United Way to help Perryville organization jumpstart warming shelter project
(Local News ~ 08/21/19)
For individuals progressing through addiction recovery, the next step to restoration might come from New Life Mission Inn’s extensive list of counseling and encouragement services. With funding from United Way of Southeast Missouri, a warming shelter will soon be added to the center’s outreach in Perryville, Missouri...
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Notre Dame to begin school year with search for new principal
(Local News ~ 08/21/19)
Brother David Migliorino’s abrupt departure from Notre Dame Regional High School has temporarily left the school without a principal as the first week of school is set to begin. But faculty assures the search for a replacement will soon be underway...
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SEMO economics professor agrees recession likely, difficult to say when
(Local News ~ 08/21/19)
A growing number of business economists believe the United States will slip into an economic recession in the next couple of years, but an economics professor at Southeast Missouri State University says it’s difficult to forecast exactly when it will start. “If I knew, I’d be rich,” said David Yaskewich, chairman of the Department of Accounting, Economics and Finance in the university’s Harrison College of Business and Computing. ...
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Cape looks to keep Skywest; board rejects other airlines offering more flights
(Local News ~ 08/21/19)
Cape Girardeau officials want to keep the city’s passenger service to Chicago, citing increased boardings that ultimately could funnel more federal dollars to the local airport. The city council has recommended the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) award another two-year Essential Air Service (ESA) contract to SkyWest Airlines, doing business as United Express. ...
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New magazine in newspaper tomorrow: Football, life and more
(Column ~ 08/21/19)
There will be a new magazine in the newspaper on Thursday, Aug. 22, previewing area high school football teams and Southeast Missouri State University: "Gridiron 2019," available to subscribers only. Those who buy the newspaper at a rack will need to purchase a copy of the magazine separately at a participating Rhodes convenience store or at the Southeast Missourian office. Price: $2. Digital subscribers will have access to the stories and photos via semoball.com...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 08/21/19)
Today is Wednesday, Aug. 21, the 233rd day of 2019. There are 132 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On August 21, 2000, rescue efforts to reach the sunken Russian nuclear submarine Kursk ended with divers announcing none of the 118 sailors had survived...
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Missouri cites economy, eligibility checks for Medicaid drop
(State News ~ 08/21/19)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri officials are citing an improved economy as one of several factors leading to close to 90,000 children being dropped from the state’s Medicaid health insurance program in the past year, although some lawmakers are still unsatisfied with the explanation...
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Department stores make room for used fashion, partner with resale stores
(Community ~ 08/21/19)
NEW YORK -- Out with the new and in with the old. As department stores watch their customers flock to second-hand stores, some are trying to bring them back by partnering with online resale sites. Last week, J.C. Penney and Macy's announced a pilot program to set aside sections inside a few dozen of their stores for used merchandise sold by ThredUP. ...
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Trump acknowledges China policies may mean U.S. economic pain
(National News ~ 08/21/19)
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump acknowledged Tuesday his aggressive China trade policies may mean economic pain for Americans but insisted they're needed for more important long-term benefits. He insisted he's not fearing a recession but is nonetheless considering new tax cuts to promote growth...
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'Friends' fans nuts for show merch
(Community ~ 08/21/19)
NEW YORK -- See your "Friends" on the big screen. Deck out your place with "Friends" decor. Wear your "Friends" as jewelry. Heck, buy the "Friends" Lego set and pretend it's for your kid. If you're a "Friends" superfan, there are lots of ways to celebrate the show's 25th anniversary in September...
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U.S. envoy to resume talks with Taliban on ending Afghan war, state dept. says
(International News ~ 08/21/19)
KABUL, Afghanistan -- The United States envoy negotiating with the Taliban for an end to nearly 18 years of fighting in Afghanistan was departing Tuesday for Qatar to resume the talks, the State Department said, amid concerns about a growing threat by an Islamic State affiliate...
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Hong Kong's leader vows to narrow rifts
(International News ~ 08/21/19)
HONG KONG -- Facing pressure to end months of antigovernment protests, Hong Kong's leader pledged Tuesday to open up dialogue with city residents in an effort to narrow differences. However, Chief Executive Carrie Lam offered no concessions to the protest movement and a key organizer of the mass rallies dismissed her plan to immediately set up a "communication platform," underlining the challenge in resolving the semiautonomous Chinese city's political crisis...
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An apology, a packed rally, a plan: 24 hours with Warren
(National News ~ 08/21/19)
ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Elizabeth Warren started the day with an apology, repeating her regrets for her past claims of Native American heritage. She ended it with a clear sign Democrats aren't holding the mistake against her -- her largest crowd yet. The arc of the day Monday captured the strengths and struggles of a presidential candidate who has made significant headway in a Democratic primary otherwise notable for its stagnation. ...
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Georgia asks judge not to block restrictive abortion law
(National News ~ 08/21/19)
ATLANTA -- Georgia has asked a federal judge not to block the state's restrictive abortion law from taking effect and to dismiss a challenge to the constitutionality of the measure. The law bans abortions once a fetal heartbeat is detected, which can happen as early as six weeks into a pregnancy, before many women realize they're expecting. It allows for only limited exceptions...
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With rivals heading to California, Biden eyes New Hampshire
(National News ~ 08/21/19)
Joe Biden won't be among the parade of White House hopefuls in California this week, as he's skipping the Democratic National Committee's summer meeting to campaign in New Hampshire instead. The former vice president wants the nation's first primary state mostly to himself as his closest competitors jockey for attention from hundreds of Democratic officials gathered in San Francisco for the party's last national meeting before presidential voting begins in February...
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Kashmir police say thousands detained in crackdown in region
(International News ~ 08/21/19)
SRINAGAR, India -- At least 2,300 people, mostly young men, have been detained in Indian-administered Kashmir during a security lockdown and communications blackout imposed to curtail unrest after New Delhi stripped the disputed region of statehood, according to top Kashmir police and arrest statistics reviewed by The Associated Press...
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Italian premier resigns, blames deputy for political crisis
(International News ~ 08/21/19)
ROME -- Italian Premier Giuseppe Conte resigned Tuesday, blaming the collapse of his 14-month-old populist government on his rebellious, anti-migrant Interior Minister Matteo Salvini, who triggered a political crisis to try to force early elections...
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Italian premier resigns, blames deputy for political crisis
(International News ~ 08/21/19)
ROME -- Italian Premier Giuseppe Conte resigned Tuesday, blaming the collapse of his 14-month-old populist government on his rebellious, anti-migrant Interior Minister Matteo Salvini, who triggered a political crisis to try to force early elections...
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Trump steadily fulfills goals on religious right 'wish list'
(National News ~ 08/21/19)
NEW YORK -- When Donald Trump assumed the presidency, conservative religious leaders drew up "wish lists" of steps they hoped he'd take to oppose abortion and rein in the LGBTQ-rights movement. With a flurry of recent actions, Trump's administration is now winning their praise for aggressively fulfilling many of their goals...
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Earth's future is being written in fast-melting Greenland
(International News ~ 08/21/19)
HELHEIM GLACIER, Greenland -- This is where Earth's refrigerator door is left open, where glaciers dwindle and seas begin to rise. New York University air and ocean scientist David Holland, who is tracking what's happening in Greenland from both above and below, calls it "the end of the planet." He is referring to geography more than the future. Yet in many ways this place is where the planet's warmer and watery future is being written...
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Sarah Whitener
(Obituary ~ 08/21/19)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Sarah Nicole Whitener, 18, of Perryville gained her angel wings Monday, Aug. 19, 2019. She was born Jan. 15, 2001, in Farmington, Missouri, to Gary Whitener and Christine Ann Isenman Bishop. She was raised by her mother and Rodney Bishop...
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Kenneth Welty
(Obituary ~ 08/21/19)
ADVANCE, Mo. -- Kenneth D. Welty, 75, of Advance passed away Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2019. He was born Feb. 29, 1944, in Pollard, Arkansas, the son of the late Owen and Claudia Fowler Welty. Kenny married Janet Sue Welker in Greenbriar, Missouri, on Jan. 2, 1965, for a marriage totaling 54 years...
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Jerry Priest
(Obituary ~ 08/21/19)
Jerry Lee Priest, 87, of Cape Girardeau died Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019, at Chateau Girardeau Health Center. He was born Jan. 6, 1932, the second of five children to Charles "Tuck" and Erna Priest of Cape Girardeau. He attended St. Vincent Grade School and graduated Cape Girardeau Central High School in 1950. ...
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Rick Ebaugh
(Obituary ~ 08/21/19)
On Friday, Aug. 16, 2019, Rick Ebaugh passed away at the age of 69 at Southeast Hospital after an extensive illness. Rick was born, along with his twin sister, July 11, 1950, in Cape Girardeau to Paul and Gayle Ebaugh. He received his Bachelor of Arts in business from Southeast Missouri State University and subsequently worked in the financial industry for more than 25 years. ...
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Danny Conklin
(Obituary ~ 08/21/19)
Danny Lee Conklin, 68, of Jackson passed away Monday, Aug. 19, 2019, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. He was born Oct. 11, 1950, in Sigourney, Iowa, son of Paul and Kathleen Heisdorffer Conklin. He and Lois Kefauver were married Jan. 9, 1971...
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Jerry Byram
(Obituary ~ 08/21/19)
Jerry Don Byram, son of Gelene Ruth Ellen Weaver Byram and the late Donald Edward Byram, was born Jan. 25, 1977, in Jonesboro, Arkansas, and departed this life Monday, Aug. 19, 2019, at his home in Delta at the age of 42 years. Jerry was a member of the New Life Fellowship Church in Delta and was a resident of Delta...
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David Bergstrom Jr.
(Obituary ~ 08/21/19)
David Ray Bergstrom Jr., 38, of Cape Girardeau died Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019, at Saint Francis Medical Center. He was born April 17, 1981, in Cape Girardeau to David and Linda McLain Bergstrom. Survivors include his father, David Bergstrom of Sedgewickville, Missouri; mother, Linda Bergstrom of Sedgewickville; three sisters, Ashley (Jamie) Seabaugh of Jackson and Teresa (Jeff) Power and Michelle (Kenny) Turley, both of St. Louis; brother, Stephen Kain of Jackson; and several nieces and nephews...
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Speak Out 8/21/19
(Speak Out ~ 08/21/19)
The so-called liberal ruling class elites are probably high fiving each other for encouraging the leftist educational complex to indoctrinate students with hate for the United States. The most recent event demonstrating these lessons was a very privileged U.S. ...
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Jackson police report 8/21/19
(Police/Fire Report ~ 08/21/19)
JACKSON The Jackson Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. DWIs n Michael Baker, 52, of Jackson was arrested on suspicion of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. n Nancy Graham, 64, of Greenville, Missouri, was arrested on suspicion of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated and failure to drive in a single lane...
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Prayer 8/21/19
(Prayer ~ 08/21/19)
O Lord, we praise you and are grateful for all the blessings you have bestowed on us. Amen.
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Out of the past: Aug. 21
(Out of the Past ~ 08/21/19)
The Rev. Mark H. Anderson is the new pastor of Lynwood Baptist Church; he comes here from Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, where he had been associate pastor at First Baptist Church since 1989; he is married with three children. Mark Pelts, a member of the Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents since 1991, is resigning; his six-year term doesn't expire until 1997; Pelts, 39, a lawyer in Kennett, Missouri, will continue to serve on the board until Gov. Mel Carnahan names his replacement...
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Dogs Stolen From Yards in Benton, MO
(Submitted Story ~ 08/21/19)
On Monday, August 19, 2019, a small griffin mix breed dog was stolen from a fenced in yard located in a trailer park in Benton, MO. This little dog hates men and will bite children. He needs to be returned immediately to his owners, no questions asked...
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Perspectives
(Submitted Story ~ 08/21/19)
When my mother died, my brother-in-law was worried that her three daughters ("the sisters") would burst into tears at the funeral. I told him that I was afraid that we would burst out with inappropriate laughter, remembering some of our mom's more bizarre moments...
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