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Fireworks tent raising on South Kingshighway in Cape
(Local News ~ 06/23/20)
Dave Smith, left, owner of Midwest Tent Rental, uses a ratchet strap to secure a tent pole held by Patriot Fireworks owner Chris Wheeler, right, of Cape Girardeau, as his son Colton Wheeler, 14, watches Monday at a parking lot along South Kingshighway near Schnucks Market in Cape Girardeau. ...
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Four arrests made in recent rash of burglaries, Cape County Sheriff says
(Local News ~ 06/23/20)
Between June 18 and 22, Cape Girardeau County Sheriff’s deputies made four arrests in connection to numerous burglary and stealing incidents in Cape Girardeau County and surrounding jurisdictions, according to a news release from Sheriff Ruth Ann Dickerson...
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Lloyd Smith salutes Bill Emerson at his SEMO Regents swearing-in
(Local News ~ 06/23/20)
The sudden death nearly a quarter of a century ago by 8th District Missouri Rep. Bill Emerson was on the mind of his former chief of staff Lloyd Smith on Monday Smith was sworn in by U.S. District Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh Jr. as the newest member of the Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents at its meeting...
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'Defund the police' hurts those needing the most help
(Column ~ 06/23/20)
I have found a certain level of peace in remaining out of the thick of things while still maintaining awareness of goings-on. What's going on now that I cannot turn a blind eye to is this movement to defund police departments. Who suffers? The most vulnerable, of course...
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Former Scott County sheriff filing ethics complaint against incumbent Drury
(Local News ~ 06/23/20)
Former Scott County Sheriff Rick Walter is filing a complaint with the Missouri Ethics Commission (MEC) against incumbent Sheriff Wes Drury. Both men are vying for the GOP nomination for sheriff in the Aug. 4 primary. In a news release dated Monday, Walter alleges Drury is “misusing county and taxpayer resources for his own personal and campaign gain and is violating Missouri’s campaign finance and conflict of interest laws.”...
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Pastor Renita Green pens book on being the light
(Local News ~ 06/23/20)
The Rev. Renita Green, pastor of St. James AME Church in Cape Girardeau, is passionate about outreach to people of color and the poor. Her new book, “This Little Light of Mine,” details some of her journey to that outreach. “It’s an autobiography of sorts,” Green said, and describes a portion of her story: what it was like being raised in an abusive, racist home, emerging from that, and finding her way to a path of healing...
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Southeast compresses Fall 2020 schedule due to coronavirus
(Local News ~ 06/23/20)
Southeast Missouri State University’s fall semester will have a much different schedule than in years past. Southeast president Carlos Vargas informed the university’s Board of Regents on Monday of significant changes in the Fall 2020 semester, prompted by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic...
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Motor fuel tax receipts drop significantly
(Local News ~ 06/23/20)
Every time you put gasoline in your car’s tank, a portion of your purchase goes to the Missouri Department of Revenue in the form of a motor fuel tax. And if you’re like most drivers in Missouri, you’ve been buying less gasoline because you haven’t been driving as much as you did before the COVID-19 pandemic...
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Broadway projects on TIF Commission agenda
(Local News ~ 06/23/20)
A meeting of the Cape Girardeau Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Commission this week originally scheduled as a public hearing on a redevelopment plan in the vicinity of Broadway and North Middle Street will also include an initial look at a second proposed project a few blocks away in the 800 block of Broadway...
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Sponsored: Think of Your Outfit as a Canvas
(Insiders Advice ~ 06/23/20)
Fashion is such a fun and exciting way to show personal expression. For me, people watching often involves paying attention to what people are wearing. What colors are they wearing? What jewelry? Shoes? I’ve always loved seeing everyone showcasing their personal style and taste on their own unique canvas like a beautiful piece of art. ...
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Degrading American democracy
(Letter to the Editor ~ 06/23/20)
Fifty-seven police officers of Buffalo, N.Y. cheering two colleagues indicted for assaulting an elderly protester, is an example of how professionals often enable misbehaving rogue colleagues. Likewise, we see Trumpist lawmakers enabling Trump's presidential misconduct, such as attacking media as fake news and enemy of people; illegally defying Congress; encouraging police misbehavior; indulging in divisive rhetoric, racist rants and acts; promoting lawlessness and chaos; spreading bizarre conspiracy theories and lies by Twitter tirades; branding facts as hoaxes; firing watchdog inspectors; blaming others for his incompetence; threatening civilians with military action; assaulting protesters with pepper bombs and batons to stage his ridiculous photo-op, and degrading America in the eyes of the world.. ...
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Racism
(Letter to the Editor ~ 06/23/20)
I'm an American patriot, Army Veteran, lifelong taxpayer, and white male, but I have to admit, our country has been flawed from the beginning. It was founded with a tolerance for racism, and some remains. We've attempted to make amends with the Emancipation Proclamation, laws calling for equality and civil rights, and resources to help level the playing field, but racism remains. Government hasn't eliminated it. And neither has religion...
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Disturbed by the caving
(Letter to the Editor ~ 06/23/20)
I am more disturbed by those who are caving than I am of those to whom they are caving. From our beginning, there have always been those who have wanted to beat us into submission. But we stood and fought to prevent it. We endured horrible conditions, lost life and limb; but we did it...
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Don't worry about Confederate monuments
(Column ~ 06/23/20)
In the wave of cancellations sweeping America, Confederate statues have been particularly hard hit. They have been graffitied, assaulted and torn down, while authorities rush to remove them. For his part, President Donald Trump has been a steadfast defender of the statues and other forms of recognition of the Confederacy. ...
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U.S. honeybees are doing better after bad year, survey shows
(National News ~ 06/23/20)
American honeybee colonies have bounced back after a bad year, the annual beekeeping survey finds. Beekeepers only lost 22.2% of their colonies this past winter, from Oct. 1 to March 31, which is lower than the average of 28.6%, according to the Bee Informed Partnership's annual survey of thousands of beekeepers. It was the second smallest winter loss in the 14 years of surveying done by several different U.S. universities...
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Changing PD means taking on union
(National News ~ 06/23/20)
MINNEAPOLIS -- The fiery leader of Minneapolis' police union has built a reputation of defying the city, long before he offered the union's full support to the officers charged in George Floyd's death. When the mayor banned "warrior training" for officers last year, Lt. ...
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Teen shot in Seattle protest zone declines police interview
(National News ~ 06/23/20)
SEATTLE -- For the second time in less than 48 hours, there was a shooting in Seattle's "occupied" protest zone, but the 17-year-old victim declined to speak with detectives, leaving the circumstances of the shooting unclear, police said Monday. The shooting happened late Sunday night in the area known as CHOP, for "Capitol Hill Occupied Protest." It occurred in Cal Anderson Park in the Capitol Hill neighborhood as demonstrators who had marched from the zone to the police department's West Precinct downtown were returning there, officials said.. ...
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Surging U.S. virus cases may point to slipping progress
(National News ~ 06/23/20)
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Alarming surges in coronavirus cases across the South and West raised fears Monday that the outbreak is spiraling out of control and that hard-won progress against the scourge is slipping away because of resistance among many Americans to wearing masks and staying away from others...
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Richard Sides
(Obituary ~ 06/23/20)
Beloved husband, father, grandpa and great-grandpa, Richard P. Sides, 82, of Jackson passed away Monday, April 6, 2020, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Richard's memorial service was initially postponed due to the restrictions/social distancing caused by COVID-19...
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Frankie Schott
(Obituary ~ 06/23/20)
Frankie Lee Schott passed away gracefully and peacefully Saturday, June 20, 2020, surrounded by loved ones and supported by true angels here on earth from Saint Francis Hospice and the staff of the Villas of Jackson. She was born July 7, 1933, in Cape Girardeau to the late Frank and Leona Beeson Willis. ...
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Marilyn Priest
(Obituary ~ 06/23/20)
With a smile on her face as she met her Lord and Savior, Marilyn "Snooky" Priest, 89, of Jackson passed away Sunday, June 21, 2020, at Lutheran Home Assisted Living East. She was born Nov. 25, 1930, in Jackson to Leonard and Edna Birk Grossheider. She and Paul Priest were married June 28, 1948, in Osceola, Arkansas. Five daughters were born to their union: Pam, Paula, Pat, Penny and Para. They had enjoyed 43 beautiful years together when Paul passed away Dec. 7, 1991...
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Kathryn Perkins
(Obituary ~ 06/23/20)
Kathryn Sue Perkins, 70, of Scott City died Sunday, June 21, 2020, at her home. She was born May 1, 1950, in Cape Girardeau to George Samuel and Elsie Faye Warner Clark. She married Robert Earl Perkins on Jan. 3, 1976. She was an in-home health caregiver and was a member of The Church at Morley in Morley, Missouri...
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Sammy LeGrand
(Obituary ~ 06/23/20)
Samuel R. "Sammy" LeGrand, 61, of Cape Girardeau passed away Saturday, June 20, 2020, at home. He was born June 27, 1958, in Cape Girardeau to the late Ben and Lucille Fredrick LeGrand. Sammy attended Parkview State School until he was 18 years old. He worked for VIP Industries and Horizon Enrichment Center. He was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Cape Girardeau...
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Coronavirus cases spiking in southwestern Missouri
(State News ~ 06/23/20)
O'FALLON, Mo. -- A rural area of Missouri's far southwestern corner is seeing a big spike in coronavirus cases, driving a record increase in cases in the state. Missouri reported 389 new cases Saturday, but that was topped by the 413 new cases reported Sunday -- the highest one-day total since the pandemic began. The state reported 143 new cases, and five new deaths, on Monday. Overall, Missouri has reported 18,143 confirmed cases and 961 deaths from COVID-19...
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Prayer 6/23/20
(Prayer ~ 06/23/20)
For this great nation, and for all of its citizens, we pray to you, O God. Amen.
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Out of the past: June 23
(Out of the Past ~ 06/23/20)
Southeast Missouri State University president Dr. Kala M. Stroup will become the state's next commissioner of education Sept. 1; the nine-member Coordinating Board for Higher Education made the decision in a 15-minute telephone conference call yesterday afternoon...
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Area police reports 6/23/20
(Police/Fire Report ~ 06/23/20)
The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. DUI n Driving under the influence was reported in the 1500 block of Bertling Street. Assaults n Assault was reported in the 1700 block of Lacey Street. n Assault was reported in the 100 block of South Lorimier Street...
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Births 6/23/20
(Births ~ 06/23/20)
Daughter to David Andrew and Jacy Nicole Hileman of Mound City, Illinois, Saint Francis Medical Center, 6:16 p.m. Thursday, May 28, 2020. Name, Layla Kay. Weight, 7 pounds, 13 ounces. First child. Mrs. Hileman is the former Jacy Johnson, daughter of Leanna May of Wickliffe, Kentucky, and Mark Johnson of Mound City. Hileman is the son of Julie Mason of Thebes, Illinois, and David Hileman of Olmsted, Illinois. He works for Mosquito Authority...
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Route NN in Perry County reduced for bridge maintenance
(Local News ~ 06/23/20)
Route NN in Perry County will be reduced with an 8-foot width restriction as Missouri Department of Transportation crews repair the bridge over South Fork Saline Creek, a MoDOT news release stated. The bridge is between Peaceful Valley Drive and County Road 840. The work will take place from 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily Wednesday through Friday, ...
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Scott County Bicentennial Happenings
(Submitted Story ~ 06/23/20)
MISSOURI BICENTENNIAL 2021----SCOTT COUNTY BICENTENNIAL 2021 Since March 16, 2020, the country has been in the throes of history making events that stimulate changes. More than 200 years ago, the territory of Missouri was heading toward statehood and a realization that this land would become part of the United States of America...
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