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ZZ Top cancels Sikeston Rodeo performance
(Local News ~ 06/27/20)
Rock band ZZ Top will not perform at the 2020 Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo due to unforeseen circumstances, the rodeo board of directors announced Friday. Ticket holders should hold on to their tickets, as they are still valid for the Friday night rodeo contest, bullfighting and the new headlining act, to be announced soon, according to the announcement...
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Cape Girardeau Confederate monument defaced, repaired Friday
(Local News ~ 06/27/20)
The Confederate States of America monument in Cape Girardeau's Ivers Square was defaced Thursday night, and had been cleaned as of Friday morning. The phrase "BALCK [sic] LIVES MATTER" was on the monument early Friday morning, and had been removed by noon Friday...
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Fourteen coronavirus cases reported in Cape County
(Local News ~ 06/27/20)
Fourteen new COVID-19 cases were reported Friday in Cape Girardeau County, some of which are contacts connected to the Lake of the Ozarks party. Eight cases were reported in the city of Cape Girardeau; four were reported in Jackson; and another four were reported elsewhere in the county. The county's total cases are 175, with 126 recoveries and three deaths...
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Overdoses, drug deaths spike in Southeast Missouri
(Local News ~ 06/27/20)
Alarming is the word officials are using to describe the methamphetamine/Fentanyl mixture now being seen in Southeast Missouri, including Poplar Bluff. Authorities say this mixture is leading to an uptick in overdoses and deaths and was the topic of a discussion Thursday between local, state and federal officials...
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Police investigate shootings; 2 injured
(Local News ~ 06/27/20)
Two shooting victims were located by police in the area of South Middle Street early Friday morning, according to Cape Girardeau officer Rich McCall. Officers were dispatched to the location at about 12:10 a.m. and made contact with the victims who sustained non-life threatening injuries, McCall stated...
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Southeast student housing experiences some changes because of COVID-19's effects
(Local News ~ 06/27/20)
Peak time for college students to sign leases for housing arrangements is March, April and May -- the same time this year the COVID-19 pandemic arrived in the United States -- and the pandemic's effects on student housing are rippling through Cape Girardeau...
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County's jobless rate dips; 3 times higher than 2019
(Local News ~ 06/27/20)
The unemployment rate in Cape Girardeau County dropped by more than half a percentage point in May but remained more than three times higher than it was during the same month last year. Data released Thursday by Missouri Department of Labor & Industrial Relations listed Cape County's jobless rate in May at 8.9%, down from 9.5% reported for the county in April when 5,011 county residents filed initial claims for unemployment benefits...
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Graduates of 2020: Looks like we made it
(Local News ~ 06/27/20)
The academic year ended abruptly and unexpectedly at high schools across the country this year. COVID-19 sent students home in March, causing local seniors to miss out on months of classic high school memories and milestones -- winter state championships, spring sports seasons, theatrical productions, proms and more...
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SEMO Veterans Plaza a poignant tribute
(Column ~ 06/27/20)
Nestled behind Academic Hall and facing Memorial Hall at Southeast Missouri State University is the new Veterans' Plaza, a tribute to military members -- past, present and future. While significant in tribute, it's also a reminder of the university's commitment to America's returning veterans...
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Perry County infant tests positive for coronavirus
(Local News ~ 06/27/20)
An infant tested positive for COVID-19 in Perry County on Saturday as confirmed cases rose by nine. This was the first infant to test positive in the county, according to Saturday's social media post by the Perry County Health Department. The county also experienced a spike in cases Saturday, as nine positive COVID-19 cases were reported. The county currently has 63 active cases and 136 total...
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Delayed Great Race to arrive in August
(Local News ~ 06/27/20)
On Aug. 25, this year's Hemmings Motor News Great Race will make an overnight stop in Cape Girardeau. About 150 vintage cars are scheduled to arrive at the 'finish-line' on Main Street starting around 5:15 p.m. They will remain there until noon the following day, when they start toward their next destination in Paducah, Kentucky...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 06/27/20)
Today is Saturday, June 27, the 179th day of 2020. There are 187 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On June 27, 1991, Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall, the first black jurist to sit on the nation's highest court, announced his retirement. (His departure led to the contentious nomination of Clarence Thomas to succeed him.)...
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Seabaugh-50 years
(Anniversary ~ 06/27/20)
John and Jennifer Seabaugh of Millersville are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on June 27. Seabaugh and the former Jennifer Singleton were married June 27, 1970, at Iona Baptist Church in Oriole. The couple has three children, Garrett Seabaugh and Rick Seabaugh, both of Cape Girardeau, and Leslie Seabaugh of Perryville, Missouri. They also have four grandchildren...
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Berry-50 years
(Anniversary ~ 06/27/20)
Dallas Paul and Linda Berry of Cape Girardeau celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on June 20. Berry and the former Linda Gum were married June 20, 1970, in Clarkton, Missouri. The couple has three children, Pamela Michelle (Jason) Barber of Jackson; Christina (Loren) Oswald of Daisy; and Brad (Jodi) Berry of Jackson. ...
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Young-Schreckenberg
(Engagement ~ 06/27/20)
Karen Young of Cape Girardeau announces the engagement of her daughter, Lori Kay Young of Cape Girardeau, to Corey Walter Schreckenberg of Leopold, Missouri. He is the son of Tom Schreckenberg of Leopold and the late Becky Schreckenberg. Lori is also the daughter of the late Randy Young...
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A heart design on his nose!
(Column ~ 06/27/20)
The face you are looking at belongs to a male red ear slider. The red ear slider is a water turtle native to North America. It is probably the most prevalent water turtle in Southeast Missouri. It can be found almost anywhere there is water -- rivers, streams, lakes, swamps and farm ponds...
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Senior Center Menus June 29 through July 3
(Community ~ 06/27/20)
Senior Centers are open for delivery and carryout only. Monday: Chicken Alfredo pasta or meatballs in marinara with pasta, steamed broccoli, garden salad, whole-grain garlic bread and citrus fruit dessert or cherry dump dessert. Tuesday: Chef salad or sub sandwich on bun, pea salad, orange fluff, whole-grain crackers or bun and sugar-free fruit gelatin or Texas sheet cake...
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Adopt Holton 6-28-20
(Community ~ 06/27/20)
Submitted by Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary Holton is a young Lab mix in need of a loving home. He is possessive about his food but is generally a great dog. If you are ready for a rewarding experience, come see us at Safe Harbor. Call (573) 243-9823.
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Influences
(Column ~ 06/27/20)
We live out in the country and have animals of one description or another. One thing we have is cats. Some would say too many, but some would say just right. We do enjoy them. But they aren't just for decoration. On a regular basis we'll find a pile of squirrel hair from one of our cats feasting on a squirrel. We don't have an issue with squirrels getting in our tomatoes, which is worth a lot. We don't regularly have snakes around our house. Dallas used to say a good cat will drive snakes off...
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From baseball season to rabbit season
(Column ~ 06/27/20)
Imagine you've been put in charge of hosting two celebrities who are visiting for the day. Where would you take them? Wayne Berry, president of the Cape Girardeau Capahas baseball club, was faced with that question in November 1920. His guests were Branch Rickey, manager for the St. Louis Cardinals, and Ferdie Schupp, a starting pitcher for the Cardinals...
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Reflections on a Confederate marker
(Column ~ 06/27/20)
The weather was warm for Dec. 29 in Israel, or so our tour guide informed us. On the day in question in 2009, we stood facing the Mediterranean Sea, as clear a body of water as I've ever seen. It was here, in Caesarea, that Pontius Pilate had his headquarters while governor of the Roman province of Judea...
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Jesus in our image
(Column ~ 06/27/20)
Recently, activist Shaun King stated that all images of a light-skinned Jesus whether they be statues or stained-glass pictures need to come down. He claims the only reason Jesus was depicted as white was because of white supremacy. I disagree. While we do not know exactly what Jesus looked like, we should be able to agree that it is human nature to portray God in our image...
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Standing firm
(Column ~ 06/27/20)
Driving through the country is always exciting. The quiet surroundings minus the hub-bub of town and city activity are awesome. This year, particularly, brings a vivid beauty of greenery. Trees are filled with leaves waving in the winds, and tall slim stalks of grass gingerly bending and bowing to those passing by. Old trees and barns, having battled the elements so long, stand firm, stubbornly refusing to budge...
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FYI 6-28-20
(Community ~ 06/27/20)
The American Red Cross will be host a community blood drive from noon to 6 p.m. July 8 and 9 at the Show Me Center. Donors must be show a driver's license, blood donor card or other valid ID. They also must be at least 17 years old (16 with parent permission), weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good health. A sample of the blood donation will be screened for COVID-19 antibodies, and donors will be notified of results in seven to 10 days...
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Prayer 6-28-20
(Prayer ~ 06/27/20)
Lord Jesus, may we be a vessel to spread the good news of salvation through you. Amen.
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Speak Out 6-28-20
(Speak Out ~ 06/27/20)
I am sickened by people who will not wear a mask in public. I see how rude they can be. A store may make more money if they would not let a person in their door without a mask and knowing they need to keep social distancing. They should respect others. ...
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Time to remove monument
(Letter to the Editor ~ 06/27/20)
Mayor Fox, There are wounds in this city that run deep -- they are the very same wounds that have been highlighted this past year in light of the murder of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and so many more black Americans. We have all had to take a step back in these past few months and reconsider our understanding of how race, inequity, power and authority shape our daily lives and the lives of those around us...
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Bill Fadler
(Obituary ~ 06/27/20)
William H. "Bill" Fadler, 92, of Jackson passed away Thursday, June 25, 2020, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. He was born March 6, 1928, in Patton, Missouri, son of William C. and Matilda H. Cook Fadler. He and Norma Jean Dolle were married Aug. 15, 1947. She survives...
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Norma Winn
(Obituary ~ 06/27/20)
OLIVE BRANCH, Ill. -- Norma Fern Winn, 86, of Olive Branch and Lake Wales, Florida, went to her heavenly home Sunday, June 21, 2020, at Forsythe Hospice House in Auburndale, Florida. She was born July 19, 1933, in Woodriver, Illinois, to John Nelson and Dorothy Irey Isom. She married Orman E Winn Jr. on April 2, 1955, in Corinth, Mississippi...
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Robert Skaggs
(Obituary ~ 06/27/20)
ST. LOUIS -- Robert Lee Skaggs, 64, of St. Louis passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2020, at his home. He was born Feb. 2, 1956, in St. Louis, son of William Carl and Sadie Grace Melton Skaggs. Robert worked as a maintenance mechanic. Survivors include his son, Aaron Johnston of Michigan City, Indiana; brother, Donald Tune of Freeport, Illinois; sister, Kathleen Skaggs Schmid of Jackson; and many nieces and nephews...
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Heather Shue
(Obituary ~ 06/27/20)
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- Heather Louise Palmer Shue, 41, of Indianapolis left this world Friday, June 19, 2020. She was born Saturday, Jan. 6, 1979, to Ivan L. Palmer and Carolyn D. Lucas Johnson in Cape Girardeau. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gary Lee Shue, and her brother, Phillip Palmer...
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Stephen Seabaugh
(Obituary ~ 06/27/20)
Stephen Thomas "Doc" Seabaugh, 72, of Cape Girardeau died Monday, June 22, 2020, at Saint Francis Medical Center. Born July 8, 1947, in Cape Girardeau to Loy Rush "L.R." and Elizabeth Francis "Betty" Seabaugh, he was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Deanna Faye Seabaugh, who passed away in 1999...
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Larry Reuther
(Obituary ~ 06/27/20)
MARBLE HILL, Mo. -- Retired chief petty officer Larry "Chief" Richard Reuther of Marble Hill passed away Monday, June 22, 2020, at his home at the age of 80. He was born April 26, 1940, in Astoria, Oregon, son of Paul and Edith Reuther. He and Sharron Davis were married in 1972...
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Jim Obert
(Obituary ~ 06/27/20)
PEORIA, Ill. -- James H. "Jim" Obert Jr., 69, of Dixon, California, formerly of Peoria, passed away Sunday, June 21, 2020, while under Vitas Hospice Care in California. Jim was born Dec. 23, 1950, in Peoria to James "Jim" H. and Ruth Orr Obert Sr. Jim graduated from Richwoods High School in 1969. ...
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Orville Krauss
(Obituary ~ 06/27/20)
LIBERTY, Mo. -- Orville Ray Krauss, 86, of Liberty, formerly of Cape Girardeau, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2020, at Norterre Nursing Home and Rehab. He was born Aug. 3, 1933, in Miner, Missouri, to the late Charles and Lois Rae Krauss. On April 13, 1958, in Advance, Missouri, he married Delores Seabaugh. She preceded him in death Nov. 30, 2014. They raised one son, Eric, and four daughters, Carissa, Melissa, DeAnna and Cassandra...
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Joseph Johnson
(Obituary ~ 06/27/20)
SENATH, Mo. -- Joseph Johnson, 57, of Senath died Thursday, June 25, 2020, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Arrangements are incomplete at this time with McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson.
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Richard Hanlon
(Obituary ~ 06/27/20)
Richard Andrew Hanlon, 63, of Cape Girardeau died Tuesday, June 9, 2020, at his home. A private graveside service, with full military honors, will be held at Lorimier Cemetery in Cape Girardeau. McCombs Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau is in charge of arrangements...
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Debbie Gregory
(Obituary ~ 06/27/20)
Deborah Ann Gregory, 64, of Jackson passed away Monday, June 22, 2020, at her home. She was born Oct. 5, 1955, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, to Vernon and Christine Montgomery Thurman. She and Alan Gregory were married June 19, 1975, at New Home General Baptist Church in Poplar Bluff. Three children were born to their union -- Matt, Jesse and Seth...
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Shirley Bollinger
(Obituary ~ 06/27/20)
MARBLE HILL, Mo. -- Shirley Lou Bollinger, 87, of Marble Hill passed away Thursday, June 25, 2020, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. She was born Aug. 3, 1932, in Zalma, Missouri, daughter of Noah and Lillie Jackson VanMatre. She and Melvin Bollinger were united in marriage July 3, 1951, in Bennettsville, South Carolina...
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Study identifies food insecurity in region
(Local News ~ 06/27/20)
A recent study indicates that Southeast Missouri has the state's highest rates of food insecurity, according to a June 26 press release from the Southeast Missouri Food Bank. The Map the Meal Gap annual study evaluates rates of hunger in each county, and noted this year food insecurity was made worse by the COVID-19 pandemic...
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Cape Girardeau County Commission agenda 6/28/20
(Local News ~ 06/27/20)
Cape Girardeau County Commission 9 a.m. today 1 Barton Square, Jackson Approval of minutes n None at this time Communications/reports -- other elected officials 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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Congressional votes
(Local News ~ 06/27/20)
WASHINGTON -- Here's a look at how area members of Congress voted over the previous week. Along with this week's roll call votes, the Senate also passed the Wounded Veterans Recreation Act (S. 327), to provide for a lifetime National Recreational Pass for any veteran with a service-connected disability...
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Sikeston man accused of assaulting pregnant girlfriend; charge filed
(Local News ~ 06/27/20)
SIKESTON, Mo. -- A Sikeston man faces a felony assault charge after allegedly striking his pregnant girlfriend in the face. At 10:18 a.m. June 19, an officer with Sikeston Department of Public Safety was dispatched to a residence in the 800 block of William Street in reference to a disturbance, according to Public Safety Officer Evelyn Aceves, who is the public information officer for DPS...
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America's survival hangs in the balance
(Column ~ 06/27/20)
How long can this nation survive when its main cultural and educational institutions preach a relentless, unchallenged stream of anti-Americanism to young people (and others) who lack the background to resist this toxicity? Along with others, I have long argued that the American left has a major problem with America as founded. Yet Democrats are outraged by the suggestion, and too many Republicans seem insufficiently concerned about it. They better wake up...
- Demonstrators call for justice in Madison Robinson case (Local News ~ 06/27/20)
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Out of the past: June 27
(Out of the Past ~ 06/27/20)
Dutchtown residents, the Cape Girardeau County Commission and the Army Corps of Engineers all agree: A permanent solution to flooding at Dutchtown is needed; some Dutchtown residents have told the commission they want a permanent levee built to protect their homes and businesses...
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Out of the past: June 28
(Out of the Past ~ 06/27/20)
In an effort to promote positive change, a Cape Girardeau organization is taking its message on gangs, drugs and violence to the street; preaching unity and faith in Jesus, the House of Prayer Outreach Mission is holding a week-long revival on Middle Street near the corner of Good Hope Street; the street revival began Monday night, with close to 150 people attending...
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Cape police report 6/28/20
(Police/Fire Report ~ 06/27/20)
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 3200 block of William Street. n Assault was reported in the 2800 block of Whitener Street...
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Births
(Births ~ 06/27/20)
Son to Devin Wireman and Jessi VanDeveer of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Hospital, 4:18 a.m. Friday, June 19, 2020. Name, Collin Dean. Weight, 8 pounds, 14.6 ounces. Second son. VanDeveer is the daughter of Jeffrey VanDeveer of Redgranite, Wisconsin, and Angel Schmid of Cape Girardeau. She is a receptionist at J.C. Penney Salon. Wireman is the son of Donald Wireman Jr. and Jennifer Wireman of Ottawa, Illinois. He is a carpenter with The Handyman Can...
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