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Book Review: "Can't Hurt Me," by David Goggins
(B Magazine ~ 01/10/20)
A book that has impacted the way I think about business and/or leadership is "Can't Hurt Me," by David Goggins. As with any good motivational or leadership book, its principles can be applied to business strategies, but more importantly, they can be applied to everyday life...
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Cape man facing 10 years to life for methamphetamine
(Local News ~ 01/10/20)
A 42-year-old Cape Girardeau man is facing 10 years to life in prison after pleading guilty to two drug charges. Lavan Cortez Johnson, also known as “Gata,” is charged with one count of conspiracy to distribute 500 grams or more of methamphetamine and one count of distribution of 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, according to a Wednesday news release from the United States Attorney’s Office...
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Just a little off the sides ... at Steve's Barber Shop
(Local News ~ 01/10/20)
Barber Steve Wall, of Chaffee, Missouri, and originally of Jackson, tends to the hair of Steve Whitaker of Chaffee on Thursday at Steve's Barber Shop in Chaffee. ...
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No thorns here: An evening with Maggie Rose for charity
(Local News ~ 01/10/20)
Saturday's sold-out show to benefit Room for One More Child will feature Emmy-winning Nashville-based country music singer Maggie Rose. Opening guest Jessie Ritter is a Cape Girardeau native, now based in Florida. The event, now in its third year, is at the Arena Building...
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Cape County assessor encouraging online filing for personal-property tax assessments
(Local News ~ 01/10/20)
Thousands of personal-property tax assessment lists will be arriving in Cape Girardeau County mailboxes starting today, but county Assessor Bob Adams hopes people won’t mail them back. Instead, he is encouraging county residents to take advantage of the an electronic filing option through his office’s website...
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Cape Girardeau couple charged in Jackson home invasion
(Local News ~ 01/10/20)
A registered violent sex offender and his wife were taken into police custody early Wednesday morning for their alleged involvement in a Jackson home invasion. Cape Girardeau residents Corey Winchel, 30, and Aimee L. Winchel, 27, were charged through the Cape Girardeau County Prosecutor’s Office with felony counts of stealing and first-degree burglary, according to a Thursday news release from the Jackson Police Department...
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Penzel awarded Center Junction contract
(Local News ~ 01/10/20)
A contract for the replacement of two Interstate 55 bridges over U.S. 61 between Cape Girardeau and Jackson and the redesign of the highway interchange below those bridges has been awarded by the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission, clearing the way for work on the project to begin this spring...
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TGIF top picks 1/10/20
(Local News ~ 01/10/20)
Open Mic Night — At 6 p.m. tonight at Cape Public Library, 711 N. Clark St. in Cape Girardeau, Top Talent Services LLC and the library will host an all-ages open mic night. Songs, poetry, jokes and more top the bill for this family-friendly event. Free and open to the public...
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Events celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. to be held citywide in Cape Girardeau
(Local News ~ 01/10/20)
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a nationally legislated day of service: "A day on, not a day off," said Debra Mitchell-Braxton, executive director of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Citywide Celebration Committee. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Day of Service Act designating the holiday as a national day of service, Mitchell-Braxton said...
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Abundant Treasures: Discover the stories of the region at the Bollinger County Museum of Natural History
(01/10/20)
Millions of years ago, Southeast Missouri was covered in ocean. After that, dinosaurs of the Tyrannosaurus Rex variety roamed the land. Fast forward, and more than 70 varieties of river and woodland fur-bearing mammals called the region home. All of this, in addition to the present-day minerals, animals and people who make up the area...
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Firetruck totaled en route to structure fire, no one seriously injured in crash
(Local News ~ 01/10/20)
BENTON, Mo. — A Scott County Rural Fire Protection firetruck carrying three firefighters crashed on Route H in Benton while responding to a structure fire Thursday night on Kona Drive. ...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 01/10/20)
Today is Friday, Jan. 10, the 10th day of 2020. There are 356 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Jan. 10, 1984, the United States and the Vatican established full diplomatic relations for the first time in more than a century. On this date:...
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Organization works with churches to help those in need
(Editorial ~ 01/10/20)
Poverty is not simply a monetary issue. It's about a lack of resources, tools and proactive intervention. That was the message shared to the Southeast Missourian recently by Laura Findlay, director of Safe Families for Children's Southeast Missouri chapter. The organization is a faith-based entity that works with local churches to help those in need...
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The hands and feet of Jesus
(Letter to the Editor ~ 01/10/20)
In a world where we hear so much negative, I wanted to share a word of positive -- a thank you to what an amazing community we have in Cape Girardeau! Each year La Croix church puts on a Christmas party for the 170 men of Teen Challenge. Beginning in October, we solicit funds and help from the community for funds and food to feed and present gifts to these men. ...
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Trebek: Retirement isn't imminent despite cancer
(Entertainment ~ 01/10/20)
PASADENA, Calif. -- The brief farewell Alex Trebek says will close his final "Jeopardy!" episode isn't on the horizon. "I don't foresee that 30-second moment coming up in the near future," Trebek said Wednesday, referring to his request for time to close out his decades-long run with the quiz show...
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Florida mom hits jackpot: 2 sets of twin boys born in 2019
(National News ~ 01/10/20)
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Doctors told a Florida woman she had a better chance of winning the lottery than of giving birth to two sets of twins in the same year. But Alexzandria Wolliston said she won the jackpot with the births of Mark and Malakhi in March and Kaylen and Kaleb in December. ...
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World's largest volunteer force fights wildfires
(International News ~ 01/10/20)
TOMERONG, Australia -- The wildfire was behaving erratically last week, and Doug Schutz and his team needed to make a quick decision. So they moved a bulldozer from another job and used it to widen a firebreak. That likely helped prevent hundreds of homes from going up in flames...
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Pelosi says she will 'soon' transmit impeachment articles to Senate
(National News ~ 01/10/20)
WASHINGTON -- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Thursday she will "soon" transmit the articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump, but warned that Senate Republicans are rushing to acquittal without a fair trial. Pelosi brushed back GOP claims that Democrats are afraid to send the impeachment case to the Senate. ...
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Wicked weekend weather threatens southern states
(State News ~ 01/10/20)
A storm system expected to strike a handful of southern states this weekend is looking more and more menacing. More than 18 million people in Louisiana, Arkansas, Texas and Oklahoma will be at an enhanced threat of storms that could include strong tornadoes and flooding rains, the national Storm Prediction Center said...
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Trump proposes rollback of environmental oversight
(National News ~ 01/10/20)
WASHINGTON -- In a dramatic rollback of environmental oversight, President Donald Trump took action Thursday to clear the way and speed up development of a wide range of commercial projects by cutting back federal review of their impact on the environment...
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On streets of Tehran, relief for now at no wider conflict
(International News ~ 01/10/20)
TEHRAN, Iran -- Iranian newspapers proclaimed the country's attack on U.S. forces in Iraq to be "a dark night for Americans," and Washington's "first admission of failure in history." On the bustling streets of Tehran, however, there was relief Thursday neither side appeared primed for war...
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House approves measure to restrain Trump's actions on Iran
(National News ~ 01/10/20)
WASHINGTON -- Reigniting a debate over who has the power to declare war, the Democratic-controlled House on Thursday approved a resolution asserting President Donald Trump must seek approval from Congress before engaging in further military action against Iran...
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Donna Vessells
(Obituary ~ 01/10/20)
CHAFFEE, Mo. -- Donna Jean Vessells, 58, died Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020, in Cape Girardeau. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Chaffee. The funeral will be at noon Saturday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Travis Hendricks officiating...
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Harold Unterreiner
(Obituary ~ 01/10/20)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Harold F. Unterreiner, 76, of Perryville died Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020, at his home. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at Ford and Young Funeral Home. The funeral will be at noon Saturday at the funeral home, with Deacon John Darin officiating. Burial will be at Mount Hope Cemetery...
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Charles Turlin
(Obituary ~ 01/10/20)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Charles Louis Turlin, 72, of Perryville died Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday and from 6:30 to 10 a.m. Tuesday at Ford and Young Chapel in Perryville. A Perryville Elks wake will be at 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home...
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Gary Schweer
(Obituary ~ 01/10/20)
Gary Dean Schweer, 80, of Cape Girardeau died Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020, at Saint Francis Medical Center. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Trinity Lutheran Church in Egypt Mills, with the Rev. Barry Pfanstiel officiating. Burial will be at Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery in Egypt Mills...
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Roger Moran
(Obituary ~ 01/10/20)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Roger Dale Moran, 67, of Perryville died Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020, at his home. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today and from 6:30 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Ford and Young Funeral Home. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with Pastor Kevin Barron and Charles Mangels officiating. Burial, with military honors provided by the American Legion Post 133 and Delta Team, will be at Crossroads United Methodist Cemetery...
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Doris Kincade
(Obituary ~ 01/10/20)
BENTON, Mo. -- Doris Ann Kincade, 59, of Benton died Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020, at her home. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Chaffee, Missouri. A memorial service will be at noon Saturday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Travis Hendricks officiating...
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Prayer 1/10/20
(Prayer ~ 01/10/20)
O God, may our feet be fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. Amen.
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Out of the past: Jan. 10
(Out of the Past ~ 01/10/20)
Fire destroys batteries, lacquer thinner and insulation at the Auto Tire and Parts warehouse at Christine and Good Hope streets, but there isn't significant structural damage. Taking control of the water system from Union Electric some 2 1/2 years ago has enabled the City of Cape Girardeau to embark on a growth pattern that has yet to slow; the growth in the last few years has prompted the planning and zoning commission to designate eight areas for possible annexation in the next five years...
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Area police reports 1/10/20
(Police/Fire Report ~ 01/10/20)
The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests n Maurice R. McClinton, 36, no address given, was arrested on suspicion of a drug violation. n Marcus W. Hunt, 19, no address given, was arrested on suspicion of misusing 911...
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Births 1/10/20
(Births ~ 01/10/20)
Daughter to Jason and Robyn Lukefahr of Perryville, Missouri, Southeast Hospital, 12:43 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2019. Name, Neve Scarlett. Weight, 6 pounds, 11 ounces. Third child, second daughter. Mrs. Lukefahr is the daughter of Mark and Glenda Mueller of Perryville. Lukefahr is the son of Wayne Lukefahr of Perryville and Charlotte Colin of Perryville...
- Dorothy Siddens (Obituary ~ 01/10/20)
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CES technology show draws a crowd
(National News ~ 01/10/20)
LAS VEGAS -- A connected world means paying for gas with your voice and sensing when a plant needs water. The annual CES technology conference in Las Vegas runs through today and offers a forum for big companies and startups to unveil their products and services for the coming year...
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Sustainability in fashion is a hot topic, with retailers racing to prove their green credentials
(National News ~ 01/10/20)
LONDON -- Sustainability in fashion is a hot button topic, with retailers large and small racing to prove their green credentials, but the desire for new attire churns and the industry remains one of the world's largest polluters as climate activists and watchdogs sound alarms...
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