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Tom Davis: From college basketball coach to sports journalist, editor of semoball.com
(Local News ~ 12/29/20)
As a student at Butler University in Indianapolis, Tom Davis wanted to go on to be a college basketball coach. Thirty-one years and a unique journey later, he is now the sports editor at the Southeast Missourian in Cape Girardeau. Davis began writing for his high school newspaper and wrote for the Indianapolis News while attending Butler University. He attended Butler from 1984-89 and graduated with his bachelor's degree in secondary education...
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Area boutiques pivot to virtual sales
(B Magazine ~ 12/29/20)
You’ve probably seen the sign, “Remember all the local small businesses that you’ve asked for years and years to donate and sponsor your sports clubs, school events, organizations, etc.” They’re calling in a favor. Answer the call.” A survey from Tech.co found that 80% of small business owners say COVID-19 has hurt their business.
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16-year-old boy injured Sunday in shooting on South Hanover
(Local News ~ 12/29/20)
Cape Girardeau Police Department officers are investigating a shooting that occurred Sunday on South Hanover Street. According to department public information officer Sgt. Joey Hann, police responded to a reported shooting at 5:54 p.m. Sunday in the 500 block of South Hanover Street where a 16-year-old boy was discovered to have a gunshot wound caused by a handgun on his lower torso. The victim was transported to a local hospital and is in stable condition...
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Cape County commissioners approve preliminary 2021 budget
(Local News ~ 12/29/20)
Cape Girardeau County commissioners voted Monday to approve a preliminary 2021 budget. Commissioners voted to move $3,098,507 of the estimated 2021 unencumbered balance of $4,598,507 to pay for upcoming capital improvement projects. The county’s remaining estimated balance would be $1.5 million...
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Local leaders weigh in on National Hero Day
(Local News ~ 12/29/20)
As this unforgettable COVID year moves rapidly to a close, we note an appeal made by Cape Girardeau’s mayor in the final 2020 meeting of the City Council. Mayor Bob Fox invited elected lawmakers, city staff and all Cape Girardeau citizens watching via Zoom to consider the people who have been heroes to them...
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Former Sikeston man charged in bowling alley shooting in Illinois
(Local News ~ 12/29/20)
A former Sikeston, Missouri, resident and U.S. Army Special Forces sergeant based in Florida has been charged in an apparently random shooting at an Illinois bowling alley that left three people dead and three wounded, authorities said Sunday. An attorney for the man arrested in what authorities called an apparently random shooting at an Illinois bowling alley that left three people dead told an initial hearing Monday her client may suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder. ...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 12/29/20)
Today is Tuesday, Dec. 29, the 364th day of 2020. There are two days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Dec. 29, 1890, the Wounded Knee massacre took place in South Dakota as an estimated 300 Sioux Indians were killed by U.S. troops sent to disarm them...
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Trump's election battle
(Letter to the Editor ~ 12/29/20)
Following the election, the president and his supporters screamed foul, claiming election theft, voter fraud, and even sinister deep state intervention. But by all credible accounts, the past election was one of the cleanest in history. Trump's own attorney general, normally willing to stretch the Constitution for his president, found no basis for fraud claims. ...
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20 lessons from 2020
(Column ~ 12/29/20)
2020 has been a doozy. Not too many will disagree. Yet like most tough times, it doesn't leave us without lessons learned and truth reiterated. I'll list 20 of them. Think about how these apply to your 2020 experience. 1. Cherish your loved ones: People are leaving here, and by that, I don't mean leaving this area. ...
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Clarence Simpson
(Obituary ~ 12/29/20)
Clarence W. Simpson, 84, of Cape Girardeau died Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, at his home. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday on Zoom from the Kingdom Hall-South Cape Girardeau Congregation. Tom Kelsey will be the speaker. Morgan Funeral Home in Advance, Missouri, is in charge of arrangements...
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Geraldine Seabaugh
(Obituary ~ 12/29/20)
Geraldine Esther Seabaugh, 90, of Jackson passed away Thursday, Dec. 24, 2020, at the Monticello House in Jackson. She was born June 13, 1930, in Oak Ridge, daughter of Henry and Lena Seabaugh Maintz. She and Leroy Edward Seabaugh were married Aug. 29, 1953, in Jackson. He passed away March 29, 2016, after nearly 63 years of marriage...
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James Pickett
(Obituary ~ 12/29/20)
TAMMS, Ill. -- James B. Pickett, age 94, of Tamms died Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, at 2:41 a.m. at the Missouri Veterans Home in Cape Girardeau. Visitation was held Monday at Crain Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau. Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. today at the funeral home with the Rev. Larry Buckles officiating. Interment will follow in St. John's Cemetery in Dongola, Illinois...
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Jackie Lee
(Obituary ~ 12/29/20)
Jackie Wray Lee, 69, of Scott City died Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Visitation will be from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Scott City. Graveside service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Lightner Cemetery in Scott City...
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John Kiefer III
(Obituary ~ 12/29/20)
John David Kiefer III, 66 years old, of Cape Girardeau and formerly of Columbia, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. He was born Sept. 30, 1954, in Perryville, Missouri, son of the late John D. and Ruth Pecaut Kiefer Jr...
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Donnie Grubb
(Obituary ~ 12/29/20)
Donnie Wayne Grubb, 70, of Cape Girardeau died at 1:13 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in O'Fallon, Illinois. He was born Feb. 6, 1950, in Cape Girardeau to Orlie Nemar and Almeta Scruggs Grubb. He married Brenda Marie Wehmeyer on Sept. 11, 1971. She preceded him in death Oct. 13, 2009...
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Wilfred Glasser
(Obituary ~ 12/29/20)
KELSO, Mo. -- Wilfred Glasser, son of the late John and Katie Kern Glasser, was born Sept. 15, 1924, in Kelso and departed this life Friday, Dec. 25, 2020, at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau at the age of 96 years. Wilfred was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served in World War II and the Korean conflict...
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Jerry Friese
(Obituary ~ 12/29/20)
Jerry Lee Friese, 65, of Jackson, passed away Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. He was born Dec. 16, 1955, in Cape Girardeau, to Luther "Bud" and Nancy A. "Alene" Wilson Friese. He and Mary Virginia Lehmann were married Aug. 2, 1980, in Jackson...
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House votes to override Trump's veto of defense bill
(National News ~ 12/29/20)
WASHINGTON -- The Democratic-controlled House voted overwhelmingly Monday to override President Donald Trump's veto of a defense policy bill, setting the stage for what would be the first veto override of his presidency. House members voted 322-87 to override the veto, well above the two-thirds needed to override. The Senate, which is expected to vote on the override this week, also needs to approve it by a two-thirds majority...
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House approves Trump's $2K checks, sending to GOP-led Senate
(National News ~ 12/29/20)
WASHINGTON -- The House voted overwhelmingly Monday to increase COVID-19 relief checks to $2,000, meeting President Donald Trump's demand for bigger payments and sending the bill to the GOP-controlled Senate, where the outcome is uncertain. Democrats led passage, 275-134, their majority favoring additional assistance, but dozens of Republicans joined in approval. ...
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Speak Out 12/29/20
(Speak Out ~ 12/29/20)
Hats off to the organizers of the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament. So happy they were able to keep the tradition going this year, albeit with safety precautions in place. Well done. I'm a high school ballplayer. When an adult tweets at me with a nickname or something else, it's kind of creepy. ...
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Prayer 12/29/20
(Prayer ~ 12/29/20)
O Heavenly Father, give us wisdom and direction in all we do. Amen.
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Cape Girardeau fire report 12/29/20
(Police/Fire Report ~ 12/29/20)
CAPE GIRARDEAU The Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls. Dec. 27 n Medical assists were made at 1:56 p.m. on South Park Avenue; 5:27 p.m. on William Street; 9:17 p.m. on Village Drive.
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Births 12/29/20
(Births ~ 12/29/20)
Daughter to Cory and Kara Kirchdoerfer of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Hospital, 2:12 a.m. Friday, Dec. 18, 2020. Name, Paisley Jane. Weight, 7 pounds, 1 ounce. Second child, first daughter. Mrs. Kirchdoerfer is the daughter of Pam Bollinger and Nick Bollinger of Marble Hill, Missouri. She works for SoutheastHEALTH. Kirchdoerfer is the son of Tracy Kirchdoerfer and David Kirchdoerfer of Chaffee, Missouri. He is employed by Pepsi...
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Out of the past: Dec. 29
(Out of the Past ~ 12/29/20)
A few more big checks in the mail could put the Cape Girardeau Salvation Army over the top of its $150,000 1995 Tree of Lights goal; as of Thursday, the local group was $10,200 short of this year’s goal, which was $25,000 higher than last year’s; the Tree of Lights campaign, slated to end Dec. 31, will be extended a week into January in hopes of collecting the remainder. ...
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Cape Girardeau police report 12/29/20
(Police/Fire Report ~ 12/29/20)
CAPE GIRARDEAU Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Assaults n Assault was reported in the 600 block of Albert Street. n Assault was reported in the 3200 block of William Street. n Assault was reported at Walnut Street and Ranney Avenue...
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S. M. WILSON PROMOTES MARY ANDERSON, GWEN ARENBERG, AIA AND EVAN DORKS TO ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER
(Submitted Story ~ 12/29/20)
S. M. Wilson & Co. has promoted Mary Anderson, Gwen Arenberg, AIA and Evan Dorks to Assistant Project Manager. As Assistant Project Managers, they will work with the Project Managers in coordinating the activities of a project to ensure schedule, document control and quality standards are met and projects are completed safely, on time, with approved budgets while going Beyond the Build for our clients, ensuring an Amazing Client Experience...
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Pink Up Check Presentation - Saint Francis Foundation
(Submitted Story ~ 12/29/20)
RNR Tire Express - Midwest sold Team Pink magnets at nine locations during the month of October and donated $5,000 for Saint Francis Healthcare System’s Pink Up campaign. Pink Up provides free cancer screenings at no cost to individuals in our region who otherwise could not afford them...
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Buchheit Stores - No One Fights Alone Check Presentation
(Submitted Story ~ 12/29/20)
Special THANKS to the team at Buchheit Stores for raising money for Pink Up™ by collecting donations for the No One Fights Alone store fundraising campaign throughout the month of October! This donation to Pink Up will help provide free cancer screenings to Saint Francis Healthcare System patients in need throughout our region...
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