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Fireproof faith: Muslim community overcomes arson, pandemic during holy month of Ramadan
(Local News ~ 05/30/20)
During the holy month of Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, Muslims around the world practice a heightened devotion to God through fasting. From dawn to sunset, fasting is practiced by refraining from eating, drinking and sexual interactions of any kind while also striving to increase charitable acts and control bad habits such as foul language, gossip and anger...
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Two compete for municipal position in Jackson
(Local News ~ 05/30/20)
When voters in northeastern Jackson take to the polls Tuesday, they will see two familiar names on the ballot for the Ward 4 Alderman seat -- the incumbent candidate Joe Bob Baker and his challenger Steven Lee. Baker retired from his position as the president and owner of B & B Auto Salvage in 2017, but seeks to continue serving the city as an elected official if re-elected to represent Ward 4 since being first elected in August 1999...
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Mayoral race on ballot for voters in Perryville
(Local News ~ 05/30/20)
When voters in Perryville, Missouri, take to the polls on Tuesday, they will find a mayoral election on the ballot between the incumbent candidate Ken Baer and newcomer candidate Thomas Handrick Sr. -- both of whom are in their 70s. Handrick, a now-retired Lutheran pastor with 39 years experience in full-time parish ministry, has been a Perryville resident since 2005 and currently serves as a part-time pastor. ...
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Green, Thomas square off for Ward 3 post
(Local News ~ 05/30/20)
Located in the heart of the City of Cape Girardeau, about 5% of registered Ward 3 voters participated in the Feb. 4 primary election which set the stage for Tuesday's race between Nathan Thomas and Renita Green for a Ward 3 City Council seat. Thomas was appointed to serve on the Cape Girardeau City Council in August after previous Ward 3 Councilman Victor Gunn moved to another ward...
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Deken, Johnston seeking Fruitland fire district post
(Local News ~ 05/30/20)
On Tuesday, voters will choose to elect either Brad Deken, a Southeast Missouri State University department chairman and professor of Engineering and Technology, or Brad Johnston for a six-year term as director of the Fruitland Fire Protection District...
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Five area deaths attributed to coronavirus
(Local News ~ 05/30/20)
Five deaths attributed to COVID-19 were reported in the region Friday. A third Cape Girardeau County resident died of the disease associated with coronavirus. The person was a 70-something-yeard-old person. No further details were provided by the county's Public Health Center...
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Jackson Board of Aldermen agenda 6/1/20
(Local News ~ 05/30/20)
Jackson Board of Aldermen 6 p.m. Monday City Hall 101 Court St. Public Hearing n Hearing to consider the voluntary annexation of the property addressed as 357 Timber Lane, as submitted by Todd Johnson and Kaci Jo Sparkman. Approval of minutes n Minutes of special meeting of 5/18/20...
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Polling change made for voters in some areas
(Local News ~ 05/30/20)
Cape Girardeau County residents in the Brown Owl Precinct who typically vote at the Missouri Conservation Department office and those in Cape Girardeau's 4C Precinct who vote at St. Andrew Lutheran Church should note changes in their polling places for Tuesday's municipal election...
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Riverside Regional Library to partially reopen Monday, moves programs online
(Local News ~ 05/30/20)
On Monday, two of Riverside Regional Library's branches will reopen their doors to a limited number of patrons and services, and summer programming will be primarily online or off-site, said library director Jeff Trinkle. Children's librarian Alynda Smithey has been hard at work with her staff, finding ways to deliver summer programs for children and teens in the cities served by the library system...
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Cape, Scott County schools seek bond issues to fund repairs, safety improvements
(Local News ~ 05/30/20)
Four school districts are seeking to variously improve safety and repair structures, each with a proposition on the ballot for Tuesday's municipal election. In Oak Ridge, Supt. Adrian Eftink said the proposed 65-cent tax increase is necessary to remain competitive with neighboring districts, both for teacher salaries and educational support costs...
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Work scheduled on and near Cairo bridge
(Local News ~ 05/30/20)
Repair work on the approach to the Ohio River bridge on U.S. 51 between Cairo, Illinois, and Wickliffe, Kentucky, is slated to start this week and will last for several months, according to the Kentucky Transporation Cabinet. The initial work zone on the Kentucky side of the bridge approach will include levee maintenance and roadway improvements from mile point 4.873 at the end of the Willow Slough "Mile Long" Bridge, extending westward to mile point 6.658 near the Minor Slough Bridge. ...
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Area jobless claims reach historic highs
(Local News ~ 05/30/20)
More people filed for unemployment benefits in Cape Girardeau County during March and April than in all of 2019. And all of 2018. And all of 2017. And part of 2016. Combined. Data released Friday by the Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations revealed 5,011 Cape Girardeau County residents filed for unemployment benefits in April, the first full month of Missouri's state of emergency and "stay at home" directive during the COVID-19 pandemic...
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Suspect dies of apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound while in Cape Girardeau police custody
(Local News ~ 05/30/20)
A suspect is dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound sustained while in police custody, Cape Girardeau police Sgt. Joey Hann said in a release Friday. At approximately 12:20 a.m. Friday, Cape Girardeau police officers responded to a report of a robbery in the 100 block of Cape West Parkway. ...
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Contra dance series becomes victim of COVID-19 concerns
(Local News ~ 05/30/20)
The contra dance series at Christ Episcopal Church has been cancelled until the end of 2020, organizer John Coffman said, one of the latest victims of COVID-19. Judy Bradley brought the contra style of dancing to Cape Girardeau in the early 1980s, when she said she moved back home after living in Maine. She said she was first introduced to the dance style while there, and missed the contra dance community after returning to Cape Girardeau...
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Tax initiatives on ballot for Cape County voters Tuesday
(Local News ~ 05/30/20)
Cape Girardeau voters will have two tax initiatives to vote on Tuesday. The proposed would renew, for five years, a half-cent sales tax to fund the city's transportation projects. The Transportation Trust Fund (TTF) was first approved by voters in 1995, and has since been extended multiple times by voters over the past 25 years and helped the city complete several phases of Bloomfield Road, Veterans Memorial Drive, Silver Springs Road, Broadway, the widening of Mount Auburn, multiple maintenance projects and more.. ...
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Kayleigh McEnany shines on the job
(Column ~ 05/30/20)
Don't listen to White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany's predictable critics. The level of vitriol the leftist media hurls at her daily -- during and apart from the press briefings -- conclusively proves she is doing a superb job. Liberal journalists whip their long knives in her direction and seem shocked she doesn't grovel. ...
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While still low, Cape Girardeau numbers bump back up. Here's why
(Column ~ 05/30/20)
"We are continuing to see community spread, and with an increase in testing and reopening, there will be an increase in case numbers," said Maria Davis, health educator with the Cape Girardeau Public Health Center.
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Candidates vie for area school board posts
(Local News ~ 05/30/20)
In the June 2 election, candidates are running for three-year school board terms in eight local school districts. There are four candidates running for three positions on the board of the 4,287-pupil district. Incumbent and Cape Central graduate Jared Ritter said he believes his experience as a student will be helpful to his service on the school board. A realtor, Ritter has served one term so far and said he enjoys contributing to the positive atmosphere of the school...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 05/30/20)
Today is Saturday, May 30, the 151st day of 2020. There are 215 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On May 30, 1989, student protesters in Beijing erected a "Goddess of Democracy" statue in Tiananmen Square (the statue was destroyed in the Chinese government's crackdown)...
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Rushing-50 years
(Anniversary ~ 05/30/20)
Michael W. and Donna R. Rushing of Jackson observed their 50th wedding anniversary May 30. The celebration has been postponed in respect to social distancing. Rushing and the former Donna R. Yancey were married May 30, 1970, at New McKendree United Methodist Church by the Rev. Ronald Woods Jr. Their attendants were Judy Dow Cozby and Roger Yancey...
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The life of John B. Oliver Jr.
(Column ~ 05/30/20)
In 1930, Robert Burett Oliver Sr. typed a memoir in which he discussed the history of his family and allied families. Several chapters mention life at the family home of Pleasant Gardens in Cape Girardeau County. The following is a brief look at his remembrances of his father...
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Adopt Tommy 5-31-20
(Community ~ 05/30/20)
Submitted by Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary This cute little guy is Tommy. He is 9 weeks old and has several litter mates all waiting for a loving home! If you are ready for a rewarding experience, come see us at Safe Harbor. Call (573) 243-9823.
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FYI 5-31-20
(Community ~ 05/30/20)
All Cape Girardeau contra dances for 2020 have been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Dances may return after an effective vaccine or therapeutic drugs are widely available. The Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation Department will participate in the coast-to-coast celebration which is designed fo runners to globally declare their passion for running. ...
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This is why it's called mayapple
(Column ~ 05/30/20)
I took this photo at the edge of a wood lot on May 24. The mayapple plant is one of the earliest native woodland wildflowers to appear in springtime. It grows quickly to a height of from about a foot to maybe 20 inches tall. A mayapple with only a single umbrella-like leaf will not bloom or produce a fruit...
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Senior Center menus for June 1-5
(Community ~ 05/30/20)
Monday: Ground beef stroganoff or chicken Parmesan, buttered noodles, Lima beans, seasoned cauliflower, whole-grain bread slice and blushing pears or chilled creamy fruit. Tuesday: Meatballs in gravy or sweet and sour chicken, long-grain rice, California-blend vegetables, cucumber salad, whole-grain hot roll and Mandarin oranges or angel food cake...
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Remaining joyful
(Column ~ 05/30/20)
I hope you are feeling joyful today. I certainly am, and I'm feeling appreciative, too. In spite of this state of unpleasant affairs, presently, one can still feel great. None of my family or friends have encountered Covid-19 in a personal level, except for one person. ...
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Honor those who died for you
(Column ~ 05/30/20)
Memorial Day is over, but I have been thinking about the men and women who have lost their lives for the sake of others. John 15:13 says, "Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends." We do not know everyone's motives for joining the military, law enforcement, firefighting, EMS or other dangerous professions. Nowadays, civilian medical personnel are risking their lives to fight the pandemic. I believe love is the foundation of service...
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Old-time knowledge
(Column ~ 05/30/20)
Seems like this summer has kind of flown by, but at the same time kind of inched along. We have been busy, so one day kind of slides into the next and we lose track of which day it is. A week ago or so it was Memorial Day, which makes the week seem like it has another Sunday...
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Speak Out 5-31-20
(Speak Out ~ 05/30/20)
Jackson high school is allowing full blown football workouts, baseball practice, soccer practice, and basketball practice, but is requiring all graduating seniors to walk 6 feet apart and only allowing 4 guests per graduate. Does this make sense? Over 100,000 now dead. ...
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A letter from VFW
(Letter to the Editor ~ 05/30/20)
Last night the officers and several members, of both VFW Post 3838 and its Auxiliary met to discuss the reopening of its Canteen (bar and restaurant). After the Governor of Missouri decided to continue the States reopening plan to remain in phase one, the Post determined that it could not meet the social distancing guidance and be profitable to help our fellow veterans. ...
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Prayer 5-31-20
(Prayer ~ 05/30/20)
Thank you, O Lord Jesus, that through you we can find strength. Amen.
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Births 5/31/20
(Births ~ 05/30/20)
Son to Robert "Robbie" Gregory and Delaney Vawter of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Hospital, 3:46 p.m. Saturday, May 23, 2020. Name, Graycen Lane. Weight, 6 pounds, 6 ounces. First child. Vawter is the daughter of Jamie and Joshua Vawter of Marble Hill, Missouri, and Jake and Lorie Kanouse of Steelville, Missouri. She works at The Southerner. Gregory is the son of Phil and Tanya Gregory of Marble Hill and Sean and Debbie Pierce of Jackson. He is employed by Cape Honda...
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Police report 5-31-20
(Police/Fire Report ~ 05/30/20)
CAPE GIRARDEAU The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Assaults n Assault was reported in the 1700 block of Lacey Street. n Assault was reported in the 400 block of South Hanover Street. n Assault was reported in the 200 block of South Hanover Street...
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Deana Miller
(Obituary ~ 05/30/20)
ST. LOUIS -- Deana Miller, 48, of St. Louis, formerly of Cape Girardeau, died Friday, May 22, 2020. Visitation will be from noon to 1 p.m. Monday at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau. Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Donny Ford officiating. Entombment will follow at Cape County Memorial Park Mausoleum...
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Judith McLain
(Obituary ~ 05/30/20)
FRISCO, Texas -- Judith Corkins Matthews McLain, 82, of Frisco passed away Monday, May 18, 2020. She was born March 6, 1938, in Cape Girardeau to Clifford Fred and Mary Emma Lipps Corkins. Judith was blessed with one daughter and four boys. She obtained her nursing degree in 1969 from Southeast Missouri State University and worked a variety of positions in Missouri, Illinois and Texas as a hospital nurse, home-health nurse, hospice nurse and nursing home director and regional director...
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Bill Likens
(Obituary ~ 05/30/20)
John W. "Bill" Likens of Cape Girardeau, 96, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2020. Born in Marion, Illinois, May 24, 1924, he was the son of Lloyd Christopher and Vivian Marie Davis Likens. Bill proudly served his country in World War II from 1943 to 1946 as a U.S. Army Infantry scout in the European Theater. After the war, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Missouri at Rolla in 1948...
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Donald Hoehn
(Obituary ~ 05/30/20)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Donald G. Hoehn, 84, a lifetime resident of Perryville, died Thursday, May 28, 2020, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, May 30, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Perryville. Funeral will follow at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with the Rev. Matthew Marks officiating. Burial will be at church cemetery...
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Rose Mary Buchheit
(Obituary ~ 05/30/20)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Rose Mary Buchheit, 95, of Perryville died Wednesday, May 27, 2020, at Independence Square Residential Care Center. Due to current health concerns, there will be a private visitation and funeral service Saturday at Ford and Young Funeral Home in Perryville, with Deacon Joe Brindley officiating. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery...
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Cathy Brock
(Obituary ~ 05/30/20)
GIDEON, Mo. -- Beloved daughter, sister, aunt, mother and MeeMaw, Cathy Roseann Brock passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 27, 2020, at her childhood home surrounded by her family. She was born Sept. 12, 1950, to C.L. "Dobie" and Evelyn Bernice Finney in Gideon...
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Edward Bone Jr.
(Obituary ~ 05/30/20)
ST. MARY, Mo. -- Edward D. Bone Jr., 28, of Saint Mary died Wednesday, May 27, 2020, in Chester, Illinois. Visitation will be from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at Ford and Young Funeral Home in Perryville, Missouri. Funeral will be at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with Brian Schaff officiating...
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Grand Opening band to play benefit concert in Chaffee Sunday
(Local News ~ 05/30/20)
Popular local band Grand Opening will bring their eclectic mix of rock and country hits to a social-distancing-friendly concert to benefit Life360, which provides lunches to children who need them especially while school is out. The concert begins at 2 p.m. Sunday in Circle Park's gazebo in Chaffee, Missouri...
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Road work 5/31/20
(Local News ~ 05/30/20)
Old Cape Road East temporarily closed Old Cape Road East in Jackson, between Matthew Street (County Road 316) and Wedekind Road, will be closed temporarily for the installation of a sanitary sewer and a water distribution tap at 4861 Old Cape Road East. ...
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Cape Girardeau County Commission agenda 6/1/20
(Local News ~ 05/30/20)
Cape Girardeau County Commission 9 a.m. today 1 Barton Square, Jackson Approval of minutes n Minutes for May 28 meeting n COVID-19 Update: In an effort to keep Cape Girardeau County residents safe and aware regarding the status of the virus, Emergency Management Agency (EMA) director Mark Winkler will be issuing an update at County Commission meetings. ...
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Mississippi River crest revised upward
(Local News ~ 05/30/20)
Excessive rainfall upriver has led to a revised forecast of a higher Mississippi River crest at Cape Girardeau. The National Weather Service raised its crest prediction by 2 feet Thursday from 34.5 feet by Tuesday morning to 36.5 feet, more than four feet above flood stage, by Wednesday...
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Some dark days ahead for the post-COVID church
(Column ~ 05/30/20)
If you do an internet search, you will find a number of speculative articles about what a U.S. church may look like post-COVID-19. It may be a fool's errand to guess what worship will look like once the pandemic runs its course, but I can't help myself. My thinking, admittedly, is a bit dystopian. I predict several outcomes, and I very much hope I'm wrong about all of them...
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Renda Clark
(Obituary ~ 05/30/20)
HOUMA, La. -- Renda Kay Clark -- formerly Renda Kay Schlitt, born to Betty and John Schlitt in November 1952 in Cape Girardeau -- passed away peacefully Thursday, May 14, 2020, at home in Louisiana at the age of 67. She is survived by her husband, Charles Wayne Clark, her high school sweetheart and the love of her life; devoted daughter, Dr. Cheri Clark Hemelt; son-in-law, Dr. Brent Hemelt; and four lovely grandchildren, Andrew, Emily, Taylor and Anna of New Orleans...
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Marvin Schoen
(Obituary ~ 05/30/20)
Marvin Schoen, 89, of Oak Ridge passed away Friday, May 29, 2020, at the Missouri Veterans Home in Cape Girardeau. Marvin was born May 11, 1931, in Shawneetown to Erhardt “E.W.” and Linda Sievers Schoen. He was baptized, confirmed and was a lifelong active member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Pocahontas. He and LaFern F. Ludwig were married Aug. 1, 1954, at the church. He and LaFern had been married 60 years when she passed away Jan. 24, 2015. ...
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Out of the past: May 30
(Out of the Past ~ 05/30/20)
CHARLESTON, Mo. -- Mississippi County, Missouri, officials say they are having record flooding because the Mississippi and Ohio rivers are both above flood stage; Sheriff Larry Turley explains this is worse than in 1993, because that flood year "the Ohio wasn't backing up water like it is this year."...
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Out of the past: May 31
(Out of the Past ~ 05/30/20)
Until the Federal Emergency Management gets word from the president, the extent of federal assistance to flood victims in Missouri and Illinois remains undecided; Friday, Missouri Gov. Mel Carnahan requested President Clinton issue federal declarations of both individual and public assistance because of the flooding, tornadoes and storms that have hit Southeast Missouri -- including Cape Girardeau and Scott counties -- recently...
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