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Winter weather forces cancellations
(Local News ~ 11/12/19)
A winter storm, accompanied by arctic temperatures, prompted the cancellation Monday of several Veterans Day activities and other events in the area, and led to early closings of some schools. Monday night's open house at Notre Dame Regional High School in Cape Girardeau has been rescheduled for 6:30 p.m. Nov. 18, school officials said...
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Infrastructure, aquatics operations top council agenda
(Column ~ 11/12/19)
As the Cape Girardeau City Council begins deliberations on the next Transportation Trust Fund proposal to be voted on in April, it has to consider all of the proposed projects. Most were discussed by the TTF-6 committee and commented on by you, our citizens. We plan an open discussion at our next council meeting Nov. 18...
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Cape school district looks to boost playground safety with boulders
(Local News ~ 11/12/19)
The Cape Girardeau School District plans to boost playground safety with boulders at Clippard Elementary School. School officials have decided to install 16 boulders, 3-by-3-feet to 4-by-4-feet in size, along the outside of the fence running along the length of the playground bordering Hopper Road...
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SEMO class project heats up to sell more than 150 bottles of Hawk Sauce
(Business ~ 11/12/19)
This story was originally published Oct. 8 in the Southeast Arrow. It was updated Nov. 8 to reflect the number of Hawk Sauce bottles sold. Students in the hospitality management program at Southeast Missouri State University are once again cooking up Cape Girardeau favorite Hawk Sauce to meet high consumer demand...
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Jason Smith visits Catapult Creative House to learn about young professionals
(Local News ~ 11/12/19)
U.S. Rep. Jason Smith, R-Salem, Mo., visited Catapult Creative House in Cape Girardeau for the first time Saturday to familiarize himself with entrepreneur projects created by high school and Southeast Missouri State University students. ...
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Salvation Army sets plans for annual Thanksgiving Day meal
(Local News ~ 11/12/19)
Plans are in place for the Salvation Army’s annual Thanksgiving Day dinner, scheduled from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Lt. Matthew DeGonia said. Items on the menu will be the “traditional” Thanksgiving Day fare — turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, cranberry sauce and green beans — but food donations help make it a reality, he said. ...
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Rural Routes: 'It's where I belong': Bollinger County parishioners reflect on church's history and future
(Local News ~ 11/12/19)
BOLLINGER COUNTY, Mo. — A little more than seven miles east of Zalma, Missouri, and a short distance off Highway 51, sits the rural Bollinger County church of Dongola Friendship Baptist. With its adjacent cemetery and church hall, the place of worship doesn't have quite the number of congregants as it has at times had in its more than 130 years of existence, but it still has a faithful few. ...
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GUEST COLUMN: Cape chamber to develop 'think tank' group to consider future of regional economy
(Business ~ 11/12/19)
On Friday, Oct. 18, Southeast Missourian business editor Jay Wolz texted me and asked whether I would consider writing a guest column for the business section. He explained this would take the place of his normal column. After taking some time and careful consideration, I agreed to do so. ...
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'Harriet,' the movie: 'This is what purpose looks like'
(Column ~ 11/12/19)
You have got to see it. I’m not a big movie person. It’s rare that I’ll watch one, much less recommend one. But “Harriet” is one you’ve got to see. A week ago, I went to see this movie based on the life of Harriet Tubman, a slave, runaway, abolitionist and conductor of the Underground Railroad. It’s incredible...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 11/12/19)
Today is Tuesday, Nov. 12, the 316th day of 2019. There are 49 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Nov. 12, 2001, American Airlines Flight 587, an Airbus A300 headed to the Dominican Republic, crashed after takeoff from New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport, killing all 260 people on board and five people on the ground...
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Sponsored: SHOP LOCAL: Jayson Jewelers Consolidating Locations, Offering Storewide Sales for Holiday Shopping
(Shop Local ~ 11/12/19)
SHOP LOCAL: Jayson Jewelers Consolidating Locations, Offering Storewide Sales for Holiday Shopping Jayson Jewelers is making a move this season, consolidating the Crossroads store and moving all remaining jewelry to the home store in Historic Downtown Cape Girardeau. ...
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Speak Out 11/12/19
(Speak Out ~ 11/12/19)
Is it time for SEMO To reduce prices for basketball tickets? Some version of all games are video broadcast. The number of empty seats is embarrassing and overwhelming! How about reducing prices across the board, or try “by opponent” pricing. ...
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A Whole New World: Disney streaming debuts with hit brands
(Entertainment ~ 11/12/19)
NEW YORK -- Disney will sprinkle its pixie dust on the streaming arena today, as its Disney Plus service debuts with an arsenal of marquee franchises including Marvel and Star Wars, original series with a built-in fan base and a cheap price to boot...
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Seismologists measure shake from fans at MLS championship
(National News ~ 11/12/19)
SEATTLE — Seismologists in Washington state have used Major League Soccer’s championship as an opportunity to study information collected while fans shook the stadium. KING-TV reported the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network installed seismic monitors at CenturyLink Field on Sunday for the championship match between the Seattle Sounders and Toronto FC. ...
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Democrats, GOP to vie for impeachment narrative — on TV
(National News ~ 11/12/19)
WASHINGTON -- Impeachable or not? Democrats and Republicans see the televised impeachment hearings starting this week as their first and best opportunity to shape public opinion about President Donald Trump's dealings with Ukraine. Democrats believe the testimony will paint a vivid picture of presidential misconduct. Republicans say it will demonstrate just how lacking the evidence is for impeachment...
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Got a weird text? A telecom vendor says it's to blame
(Business ~ 11/12/19)
If you woke up to a weird text that seemed totally out of place, you aren't alone. A mysterious wave of missives swept America's phones last week, delivering confusing messages from friends, family and the occasional ex. Friends who hadn't talked to each other in months were jolted into chatting. Others briefly panicked...
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Juul halts US sales of popular mint-flavored e-cigarettes
(Business ~ 11/12/19)
WASHINGTON -- Juul Labs said Thursday it will halt U.S. sales of its best-selling, mint-flavored electronic cigarettes as it struggles to survive a nationwide backlash against vaping. The voluntary step comes days after new government research showed Juul is the top brand among high schoolers who use e-cigarettes and many prefer mint...
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NerdWallet: What to do if your parents need financial help in later years
(Business ~ 11/12/19)
Most parents in the U.S. provide some sort of financial support to their adult children, multiple surveys have found. But often, financial aid goes the other way. A 2015 survey by TD Ameritrade found 13% of American adults provided financial support to a parent. ...
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John Vogel
(Obituary ~ 11/12/19)
John Stephen Vogel, 64, of Sunrise Beach, Missouri, formerly of Perryville, Missouri, died Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019, at his home. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Perryville. ...
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Theresa Schreckenberg
(Obituary ~ 11/12/19)
HILLSBORO, Mo. — Theresa C. Brockmeyer Schreckenberg, 78, of Hillsboro passed away Friday, Nov. 8, 2019. She was born May 23, 1941, in Cape Girardeau. She was a member of Good Shepherd Catholic Church, where she volunteered regularly. Theresa was a long-time employee of Hillsboro Title and worked in the construction dispersing department. She was a loving grandmother and enjoyed travel, cooking and sewing...
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Jerry Ramsey
(Obituary ~ 11/12/19)
Jerry Lee Ramsey, 58 of Scott City died Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, at Sain Louis University Hospital in St. Louis. Arrangements are incomplete at Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Scott City.
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Lawrence Pugh
(Obituary ~ 11/12/19)
Lawrence Edward Pugh, 88, of Scott City died Monday, Nov. 11, 2019, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. He was born Dec. 7, 1930, in Cement, Oklahoma, to Henry and Ethel Barnett Pugh. He married Karla Moss on Aug. 29, 1959. Lawrence was a member of First Baptist Church in Scott City...
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Kenneth Paulus
(Obituary ~ 11/12/19)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Kenneth J. Paulus, 84, of Perryville died Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, at Independence Care Center. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and from 6:30 a.m. to noon Thursday at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Perryville...
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Kimberly Osborne
(Obituary ~ 11/12/19)
Kimberly Ann Osborne, 49, of Jackson passed away Friday, Nov. 8, 2019. She was born Dec. 27, 1969, in Troy, Missouri, to Earl Corley and Peggy Wright McCall. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Survivors include her father, Earl (Marsha) Corley of St. Charles, Missouri; mother, Peggy McCall of Cape Girardeau; son, Eric (Kayla) Osborne of Cape Girardeau; brother, Bill Corley of Fruitland; sister, Crystal Corley of Caseyville, Illinois; and granddaughter, Alyssa...
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Tera Moore
(Obituary ~ 11/12/19)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. — Tera L. Moore, 39, of Perryville died Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, at her home. Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Wednesday at Ford and Young Funeral Home in Perryville. ...
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Bob McCall
(Obituary ~ 11/12/19)
CHAFFEE, Mo. -- Bob McCall, son of the late Ora Curtis McCall and Edna Alfredia Mae Woods, was born April 30, 1949, and departed this life Friday, Nov. 8, 2019, at his home in Chaffee, at the age of 70 years. Bob was the co-owner of Sandy's Toddle Inn for many years, and owner and operator of McCall Masonry. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving in the Vietnam War, member of the WarChild Riding Group, and a member of Chaffee Elks Post 1810...
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Sherry Kennedy
(Obituary ~ 11/12/19)
OLMSTED, Ill. -- Sherry Ellen Kennedy, 57, of Olmsted passed away at 2:30 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, at her home. Sherry was born Sept. 9, 1962, in Columbia, South Carolina, daughter to the late Phillip and Elizabeth Caudle Bush. She was a member of the Villa Ridge, Illinois, American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, where she served as president; a member of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church in Pulaski, Illinois; a member of Olmsted Historical Society; and a member of the Order of Eastern Star Caledonia Chapter 587 of Olive Branch, Illinois.. ...
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Mattesyn Honey
(Obituary ~ 11/12/19)
CAIRO, Ill. -- Mattesyn Allen Honey of Cairo passed away Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019, at Children's Hospital in St. Louis from complications of Noonan syndrome and a congenital heart defect. She was born Oct. 3, 2019, in Cape Girardeau, daughter of Matthew and Jacquelyn Bledsoe Honey...
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Sikeston woman dies after exiting moving vehicle
(Local News ~ 11/12/19)
MINER, Mo. -- A Sikeston, Missouri, woman was killed after exiting a moving vehicle Sunday evening. Ronnie L. Warning, 62, of Sikeston, was driving northbound on County Road 538, 2 miles east of Miner, at 5:30 p.m. Sunday when his passenger, Samantha Wilkinson, 33, exited the vehicle while it was in motion, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol...
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Second allegation of sexual abuse of minor made against deceased local priest
(Local News ~ 11/12/19)
A second allegation of sexual abuse of a minor has been made against a priest who spent time in Southeast Missouri. According to a news release from the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau, a second allegation was made against William E. Donovan that occurred between 1968 and 1972. Donovan, who died Feb. 9, 1975, is already listed as a clergy against whom prior allegations of the abuse of a minor occurred...
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Prayer 11/12/19
(Prayer ~ 11/12/19)
With grateful hearts, we sing praises to you, O Lord Jesus, the King of Kings. Amen.
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Out of the past: Nov. 12
(Out of the Past ~ 11/12/19)
Doris Ford, a teacher at Clippard Elementary School, completed her reign as president of the Missouri State Teachers Association earlier this month, having helped increase the group's membership 6.5%; other accomplishments she lists during her tenure are helping lead an aggressive campaign against Amendment 7 and forging a better retirement package for teachers...
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Cape police report 11/12/19
(Police/Fire Report ~ 11/12/19)
The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Summons n Jamaal Carter, 38, of Jackson was issued a summons for prohibited acts (noises) in the 700 block of Broadway. Assault n Domestic assault was reported in the 3000 block of Mimosa Drive. A suspect was taken into custody...
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Births 11/12/19
(Births ~ 11/12/19)
Daughter to Brandon Lee and Cara Brooke Pind of Jonesboro, Illinois, Saint Francis Medical Center, 7:48 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019. Name, Brooklyn Jeanette. Weight, 8 pounds, 2 ounces. Second child, first daughter. Mrs. Pind is the former Cara Farris, daughter of Jerry Farris and April Farris of Jonesboro. ...
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Big eight-point buck
(Submitted Story ~ 11/12/19)
Cian Deevers, son of David and Christy Deevers of Jonesboro, Arkansas, shot an eight-point buck during the youth hunt on Nov. 2 on his grandparents', J.E. and Sally Deevers, farm in Cape Girardeau.
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Sponsored: Hearing loss effects several areas of life
(Insiders Advice ~ 11/12/19)
They say you never realize how much you miss something until it’s gone. It’s certainly true when it comes to your hearing. The fact is, your daily life will be affected by hearing loss. Here are a few examples: The good news is there’s no such thing as a bad time to see your audiologist and get a hearing exam. As soon as you feel like your hearing is getting worse, book an appointment and begin to enjoy life again...
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