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Smith offers help, terms rapid fall of Afghan capital 'unacceptable'
(Local News ~ 08/17/21)
Southeast Missouri’s congressman, U.S. Rep. Jason Smith (R-8), has issued a statement on Sunday’s takeover of Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan, by the Taliban. “The situation in Afghanistan is heartbreaking, and I pray for the American troops and personnel who tonight are in harm’s way,” said Smith, who has represented 30 counties in Southern and Southeast Missouri since 2013...
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Jackson Board of Aldermen considers upgrades to fire department building
(Local News ~ 08/17/21)
A possible renovation of the Jackson Fire Rescue headquarters was one of the major subjects discussed Monday night during the Jackson Board of Aldermen's study session. "The space we occupy was built in 1981 and the fire department has changed a lot in those 40 years," Jason Mouser, Jackson Fire Rescue chief, said during a half-hour PowerPoint presentation about the department and its many functions...
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World War II veteran Kenneth Haas celebrates 100th birthday
(Local News ~ 08/17/21)
It’s Sunday in Kiwanis Park. Cape Girardeau-native Kenneth Haas sits on a lawn chair under Shelter No. 1 as generations of his family, from grandchildren to great-grandchildren, come and take photos with him, shake hands and give him good wishes. They’ve come to a recent milestone in Haas’s life — his 100th birthday...
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SEMO issues temporary face-covering requirement, announces COVID-19 vaccine events
(Local News ~ 08/17/21)
As Southeast Missouri State University edges closer to its back-to-school date Aug. 23, president Carlos Vargas updated the school’s COVID-19 guidelines Monday. Effective today, SEMO will reinstate a temporary face-covering requirement while in university buildings, regardless of vaccination status. The requirement will be reevaluated by Sept. 16, Vargas announced in an email to students, faculty and staff...
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Prayer 8/17/21
(Prayer ~ 08/17/21)
Father God, may we declare your truth, speaking to one another in love and grace. Amen.
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Masks needed in schools
(Letter to the Editor ~ 08/17/21)
Where are the doctors, the nurses, the health care workers? Does everyone agree with the school superintendent, Dr. Neil Glass, that masks will not be required for children in school? Dr. Glass said he and his team made this decision. Masks are the only defense school children younger than 12 have for their protection. Is that OK with everyone?...
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Trust and Covid
(Letter to the Editor ~ 08/17/21)
I've been listening to people for several months trying to understand why so many won't wear masks or get the Covid vaccination. I know none of us like being told what to do, but I think it goes well beyond that. I have come to the conclusion that it's a matter of trust. I think many people just don't trust our government. And many don't trust the national media either...
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Cuomo's misdeeds reflect larger problem
(Column ~ 08/17/21)
As you've likely heard by now, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is resigning in the wake of allegations of utter disrespect, to put it mildly, of women on his staff. He should have resigned much earlier for his cover-up of how the state handled nursing homes during COVID-19. But on both fronts, our problems go beyond Cuomo...
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Cape Girardeau Fire report 8/17/21
(Police/Fire Report ~ 08/17/21)
CAPE GIRARDEAU The Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls. Aug. 15 n Medical assists were made at 12:03 p.m. on South Pacific Street; 1:51 p.m. on Melissa Lane; 2:12 p.m. on County road 325; 2:16 p.m. on Bloomfield Street; 5:40 p.m. on Cape West Crossings; 8:13 p.m. on Siemers Drive; 11:43 p.m. on Melissa Lane...
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Hugo Wunderlich Jr.
(Obituary ~ 08/17/21)
Hugo James William Wunderlich Jr., 86, of Burfordville died Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021, at his home. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. Friday at St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Cape Girardeau. Funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. Friday at the church with the Rev. John Dehne officiating. Burial will be at Cape County Memorial Park Cemetery in Cape Girardeau...
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Portell Thomas
(Obituary ~ 08/17/21)
Portell Andre Thomas, 59, of Cape Girardeau passed away peacefully in his sleep in the early morning hours of Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2021, at Life Care Center of Cape Girardeau. He was born June 19, 1962, in St Louis to Willie Jean Thomas. Portell loved working five days a week at VIP Industries, the Sheltered Workshop in Cape Girardeau, for 22 years. ...
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Lisa Stewart
(Obituary ~ 08/17/21)
COMMERCE, Mo. -- Lisa Marie Pruitt Stewart of Commerce died Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021, at her home at the age of 61 years. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Scott City. There will be a private family funeral at a later date...
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Adam Stecz
(Obituary ~ 08/17/21)
Adam Joseph Armstrong Stecz, 36, of Cape Girardeau passed away Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021, at Saint Francis Medical Center. He was born March 25, 1985, in St. Louis to Frederick H. and Theresa L. Reagan Stecz Sr. He and Lauren Elizabeth Lacavich were married Sept. 29, 2018...
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Marty Priggel Jr.
(Obituary ~ 08/17/21)
ORAN, Mo. -- Marty Priggel Jr., son of Martin Priggel Sr. and Janis Hennecke, was born Dec. 24, 1964 in Cape Girardeau and departed this life Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021, at his home in Oran at the age of 56 years. While his family's hearts are broken, they find comfort in knowing that he is at peace and free from suffering...
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Janet Poston
(Obituary ~ 08/17/21)
Janet Sue Poston, 74, of Jackson passed away Saturday, Aug, 14, 2021, at Chaffee Nursing Center, after a brief illness. She was born April 3, 1947, in Cape Girardeau to William "Bill" and Mildred Sitze Poston. Janet was a graduate of Cape Girardeau Central High School. She worked many years at Procter & Gamble, retiring in 1999...
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Mary Pogue
(Obituary ~ 08/17/21)
MARBLE HILL, Mo. -- Mary Lee Pogue, 79, of Marble Hill, died at her home on Aug. 14, 2021. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Hutchings Funeral Chapel in Marble Hill. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday with burial to follow in Bollinger County Memorial Park Cemetery...
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Rick Northcutt
(Obituary ~ 08/17/21)
Hubert Ricky Northcutt, 67, of Oak Ridge passed away Friday, Aug. 13, 2021, at Saint Francis Medical Center. He was born Sept. 2, 1953, in St. Louis, son of Hubert and Katie Hatley Northcutt. Rick was a hairdresser in St. Louis for many years. Loving survivors include a brother, Tony Northcutt of St. Louis; an aunt, Betty Grant of Jonesboro, Arkansas; and several cousins...
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Danny Mayfield
(Obituary ~ 08/17/21)
Danny Mayfield, 60, of Jackson passed away Monday, Aug. 16, 2021, at his home. He was born Oct. 21, 1960, in Cape Girardeau, son of Lindell Wayne and Ruth Ann Green Mayfield. He and Teressa Sitzes were married Sept. 12, 1982. Danny was a 1979 graduate of Woodland High School. He previously worked for Lee-Rowan in Jackson and has been with Procter & Gamble for the past 25 years. He enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting, bowling and golf. Above all Danny loved to spend time with his grandchildren...
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Terry Lee
(Obituary ~ 08/17/21)
CHAFFEE, Mo. -- Terry Lee of Chaffee died Monday, Aug. 16, 2021 at his home. Memorial graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Saturday with the Rev. Travis Hendrix officiating at the Union Park Cemetery in Chaffee. Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Chaffee conducting arrangements...
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Mary Lou Estes
(Obituary ~ 08/17/21)
Mary Lou Estes, 78, of Jackson entered into eternal rest with Jesus Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. She was born Oct. 14, 1942, in Cape Girardeau County to Hilbert and Francis B. "Beryl" Huffman Stroder. She accepted Jesus Christ as her savior at a young age and was a long-time member of Cape County Cowboy Church. Mary Lou and Wayne Estes were married Dec. 12, 1959, near Advance, Missouri...
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Carbin Elledge
(Obituary ~ 08/17/21)
MARBLE HILL, Mo. -- Carbin Edward Elledge, 88, of Marble Hill died Aug. 15, 2021, at Woodland Hills in Marble Hill. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon today at Hutchings Funeral Chapel in Marble Hill. Military honors graveside services will be at 12:15 p.m. today at Baker Cemetery. Interment will follow...
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David Beck
(Obituary ~ 08/17/21)
David John Beck, 63, of Scott City was born Feb. 22, 1958, in Denver, Colorado, the son of Johnny Anthony and Goldie Mae Higgins Beck. He passed away Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021, in his home in the arms of his loving family, after a hard-fought battle with colon cancer...
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Out of the past: Aug. 17
(Out of the Past ~ 08/17/21)
Jackson city officials have found a historical precedent for establishing a citywide curfew; but Mayor Paul Sander says residents won't be too thrilled if aldermen decide to follow that model; a 1908 curfew ordinance required residents 18 and younger to be off the streets by 9 p.m., unless they were working or at a school event; aldermen have been considering whether or not to establish a curfew for juveniles in the city...
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Sponsored: Simply Fitness makes healthy living more convenient
(B Magazine ~ 08/17/21)
Everybody wants to stay healthy, but it can be hard to keep up with a workout routine or find one that works. Simply Fitness in Jackson provides personal training, meals, supplements massage therapy, tanning and memberships, either one-on-one or via group training...
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Sponsored: Reviving Wellness opens with I.V. infussions, weight loss and bio-identical hormone replacement therapy
(B Magazine ~ 08/17/21)
Do you have fatigue, mood changes, low sex drive, hot flashes, weight gain or trouble sleeping? At Reviving Wellness, MaKenzie LaRose NP said patients can “experience the difference in better health” with services such as IV vitamin infusions, weight loss programs, and bio-identical hormone replacement therapy...
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