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Cape PD seeking assistance in locating drug trafficking suspect
(Local News ~ 12/01/20)
The Cape Girardeau Police Department is seeking assistance in locating 40-year-old Thomas Jordan. Police issued a warrant on Jordan for felony drug trafficking, delivery of a controlled substance and resisting felony arrest. His bond is currently set at $75,000 cash...
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Coronavirus cases, deaths continue moving upward in area
(Local News ~ 12/01/20)
COVID-19-related deaths in Cape Girardeau County have risen to 70. New virus cases grew 190 since Friday, pushing the county’s total number of virus cases to 5,727, while 4,263 county residents have recovered from the disease. As of Monday, there were 1,394 active cases in the county — up more than three-fold since the start of November...
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More students to return to classrooms in Cape public schools
(Local News ~ 12/01/20)
The Tigers@Home remote learning program will be smaller in the Cape Girardeau School District come mid-January. Since the fall, 27.94% of district students have been enrolled virtually. Only 15.89% will be signed up for the start of the second semester Jan. 19, a 12 percentage point drop...
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Scott County crash claims life of Notre Dame junior
(Local News ~ 12/01/20)
A Notre Dame Regional High School junior was killed in a single-vehicle wreck Sunday. Abigail Jansen, 17, of Kelso, Missouri, was the sole occupant of a 2010 Toyota Camry that went off the side of the road and struck a tree ...
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Package delivery companies prepare for 'shipageddon'
(Local News ~ 12/01/20)
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s expected more families will hold virtual celebrations this year instead of gathering in large groups to celebrate the holidays. And with fewer in-person gatherings, delivery services are preparing for what some are calling “shipageddon” — or Ship-a-thon, to use FedEx’s terminology...
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The day I watched Diego Maradona play
(Column ~ 12/01/20)
If you love soccer, you know Diego Maradona as one of the all-time greats. The day I watched him play was June 8, 1990, in Milan, Italy, the opening match of the once-every-four-years World Cup, with Argentina defending its crown. When that day started, I had no idea I would be there, or how important the day would become to international soccer.
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Don't let coronavirus kill your Christmas
(Column ~ 12/01/20)
I'm torn this year. I've never been much of a Christmas decorator post-childhood, and everybody knows I rail against those Hallmark snow movies, as I call them. Last year, what with the new house and all, I did my thang, and put up not one, but two Christmas trees. That was huge for me. This year, I'm going to do it again -- not because I feel 100% all about it, but because I refuse to give in to the oddity that has been 2020...
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Reimagining generosity in the COVID era on Giving Tuesday
(Local News ~ 12/01/20)
Count the United Way of Southeast Missouri among those fundraising organizations putting more priority this year on Giving Tuesday, a philanthropic effort following the Thanksgiving holiday. The pandemic has forced the change in emphasis, local United Way executive director Elizabeth Shelton said...
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One City, Old Town Cape promoting local vendors with holiday events Saturday
(Local News ~ 12/01/20)
One City and Old Town Cape will be hosting their own separate holiday shopping events this weekend at One City and outside The Indie House in Cape Girardeau, respectively, to promote local businesses. ...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 12/01/20)
Today is Tuesday, Dec. 1, the 336th day of 2020. There are 30 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Dec. 1, 1955, Rosa Parks, a Black seamstress, was arrested after refusing to give up her seat to a white man on a Montgomery, Alabama, city bus; the incident sparked a year-long boycott of the buses by Blacks...
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Prayer 12-1-20
(Prayer ~ 12/01/20)
O Lord, give us one pure and holy passion to know and follow hard after you. Amen.
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Out of the past: Dec. 1
(Out of the Past ~ 12/01/20)
U.S. Rep. Bill Emerson believes "Blue Dog Democrats" and "Blue Dog Republicans" are barking up the same tree; he is one of the leaders of a newly formed group of 24 House Republicans -- the Mainstream Conservative Alliance -- that hopes to transcend partisan political bickering and work with conservative Democrats to push the conservative agenda; the top priority is to balance the federal budget within seven years...
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Camp Girardeau Fire report 11-30-20
(Police/Fire Report ~ 12/01/20)
CAPE GIRARDEAU The Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls. Nov. 27 n Medical assists were made at 2:25 a.m. on Walden Pond; 6:38 a.m. on South Pacific Street; 8:40 a.m. on Nottingham Lane; 9:24 a.m. on Anthony Drive; 11:39 a.m. on Independence Street; 1:34 p.m. on Siemers Drive; 3:06 p.m. at Lafayette Place and North Sprigg Street; 3:59 p.m. on Franks Lane; 4:37 p.m. on Linden Street...
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Area Police report 12/1/20
(Police/Fire Report ~ 12/01/20)
CAPE GIRARDEAU Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Assaults n Assault was reported in the 1900 block of Rock Creek Lane. n Assault was reported in the 800 block of Themis Street. n Assault was reported in the 500 block of South Spring Avenue...
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Doris Wilkinson
(Obituary ~ 12/01/20)
Doris J. Wilkinson, 89, of Cape Girardeau died Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020, at Ratliff Care Center in Cape Girardeau. Private family services will be held. Ford and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Walter Walker
(Obituary ~ 12/01/20)
Walter L. Walker, 85, of Cape Girardeau died Monday, Nov. 30, 2020, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. He was born Jan. 1, 1935, in St. Louis to William L. Walker and Ella Reid Walker. He served 29 years in the National Guard. He worked 30 years in the kitchen at Southeast Missouri State University...
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Carolyn VanDeVen
(Obituary ~ 12/01/20)
Carolyn "Carrie" Diana VanDeVen, 77, of Marble Hill, Missouri, died Nov. 28, 2020, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Graveside funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield, Missouri. The Rev. David Coon will officiate. Hutchings Funeral Chapel is in charge arrangements...
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Ronald Thompson Sr.
(Obituary ~ 12/01/20)
SCOTT CITY -- Ronald L. Thompson Sr. 75, formerly of Benton, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Monday, Nov. 16, 2020, surrounded by family and friends. Ron was born and raised in Benton and was a 1963 graduate of Kelly High school. He moved to St. ...
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Lisa Snider
(Obituary ~ 12/01/20)
Lisa Anne Meriwether Snider, 66, died unexpectantly on Nov. 27, 2020, at The Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau. Lisa was born on Dec. 16, 1953, in Memphis, Tennessee, to Charles Bobo and Nancy Spotswood Meriwether. Lisa inherited the gift of music from her parents, who were founding members of the Memphis Opera Theater. ...
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Patsy Ruffin
(Obituary ~ 12/01/20)
Patsy J. "Pat" Ruffin, age 84, of East Cape Girardeau, Illinois, passed away at 4:30 p.m., Monday, Nov. 23, 2020, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. She was born May 21, 1936, at Jackson, Tennessee, the daughter of Vernon and Ruby Seeley Weir. She was married on June 10, 1958 to Leon Ruffin. He preceded her in death Nov. 25, 1995...
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Yvonne Patterson
(Obituary ~ 12/01/20)
Yvonne DeLisle Patterson, 76, of Cape Girardeau died Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020 at Saint Francis Medical Center. She was born July 27, 1944 in Cape Girardeau to James Byron and Madelon Rogers DeLisle. She and Gene Herbert Patterson were married March 30, 1964, at Portageville, Missouri. He preceded her in death May 8, 2012...
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Emma Nichols
(Obituary ~ 12/01/20)
Emma Jean Nichols, 84, of Scott City died Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, at the Chaffee Nursing Center in Chaffee, Missouri. Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Scott City and 9 to 10 a.m. Thursday St. Augustine Catholic Church in Kelso, Missouri. Parish rosary at 7 p.m. Wednesday...
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Jim Monteith
(Obituary ~ 12/01/20)
Gary J. "Jim" Monteith, Jr., 56, of Jackson, passed away Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. He was born Dec. 11, 1963, in San Diego, California, the oldest child of Gary and Carolyn Robison Monteith, Sr. He and Kim Boyd were married Jan. 1, 1994, in Millersville...
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Joe McKeon
(Obituary ~ 12/01/20)
Daniel Joseph "Joe" McKeon, 80, of Cape Girardeau died Saturday, Nov.28, 2020, at Saint Francis Medical Center. He was born July 1, 1940, in Davenport, Iowa, to Dan and Leona McKeon. He married Barbara Kulish on July 2,1966 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She survives...
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Mary Long
(Obituary ~ 12/01/20)
Mary Jane Long, 63, of Cape Girardeau, Missouri died Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020, at her home. Arrangements are incomplete at Ford and Sons Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau.
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Harry Heise
(Obituary ~ 12/01/20)
Harry G. "Bud" Heise, 77, of Cape Girardeau passed away Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, at the Lutheran Home. He was born Oct. 12, 1943, in Cape Girardeau to Harry G. Heise and Marie Meyer Heise. He resided in Cape Girardeau most of his life. He graduated from College High School in 1961, then joined the U.S. Air Force and served in Okinawa for four years...
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Ruth Hayden
(Obituary ~ 12/01/20)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Ruth A. Hayden, 78, of Perryville passed away Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020. at St. Mary's Hospital in St. Louis. She was born Dec. 30, 1941, in Perryville to Hubert and Elta Nelson Hornberger. She and Harold J. Hayden were married June 3, 1961, at the St. Mary of the Barrens...
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Kevin Graham
(Obituary ~ 12/01/20)
Kevin Lee Graham, 41, of Blue Eye, Missouri, died Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020, at his home. Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Chapel in Cape Girardeau. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home with the Rev. Mark Anderson officiating. Burial will be at Cape County Memorial Park in Cape Girardeau...
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Allen Geiser
(Obituary ~ 12/01/20)
Allen J. Geiser, 50, of Kelso, Missouri, died Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, at his home. He was born June 19, 1970 in Cape Girardeau to Gary Lynn Geiser and Clementine Carr Loughary. Survivors include his mother, Clementine Loughary of Advance, Missouri; three sons, Zachariah Geiser of Cape Girardeau, Nickolas Geiser of Cape Girardeau, Ethan Henderson of Jackson; daughter, Abigail Gesier of Cape Girardeau; brother, Gary Lynn Gesier, Jr.; two grandchildren, AnnaBelle Geiser and Zachariah Geiser, Jr...
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Sandra Edmonds
(Obituary ~ 12/01/20)
Sandra Joyce Edmonds, 77, of Cape Girardeau died Nov. 23, 2020, at Ratliff Care Center in Cape Girardeau. Graveside services will be at noon today at Arcadia Valley Memorial Park in Ironton, Missouri. There will be a visitation beginning at 11 a.m. at Bryson Funeral Home in Pilot Knob, Missouri...
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Edward Deckerd
(Obituary ~ 12/01/20)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Edward J. Deckerd, 78, of Perryville died Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020 at Country Meadow Nursing Home in Park Hills, Missouri. Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Ford and Young Funeral Home in Perryville. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home with the Rev. Robert Harris officiating...
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Mary Busch
(Obituary ~ 12/01/20)
Mary A. Busch, 87, of Cape Girardeau died Friday, Nov. 27, 2020. at Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau. Visitation will be 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Chapel in Cape Girardeau. Funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home with the Rev. Mark Anderson officiating...
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Moderna asking U.S., European regulators to OK its virus shots
(National News ~ 12/01/20)
Moderna Inc. said Monday it was asking U.S. and European regulators to allow emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine as new study results confirm the shots offer strong protection -- intensifying the race to begin limited vaccinations as the coronavirus rampage worsens...
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Biden names liberal econ team as pandemic threatens workers
(National News ~ 12/01/20)
WILMINGTON, Del. -- With unemployment still high and the pandemic threatening yet another economic slump, President-elect Joe Biden is assembling a team of liberal advisers who have long focused on the nation's workers and government efforts to address economic inequality...
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Wendell Kerr
(Obituary ~ 12/01/20)
ADVANCE, Mo. -- Harold Wendell Kerr, 92, of Cape Girardeau, died Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020, at the Lutheran Home. Wendell was born in Gipsy, Missouri, on May 26, 1928, son of Milton and Mayme Rea Kerr. Wendell is survived by his wife of 70 years, Betty; daughter, Renee (Dan) Shandy, Cape Girardeau; son, Michael (Wendy) Kerr, Las Vegas, Nevada; granddaughter, Chelsea Bowerman (husband John Dedeke), St. Louis; brother, Gerald Kerr, Union, Missouri; and numerous nieces and nephews...
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