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Route N in Scott County closed for pavement repairs
(Local News ~ 08/27/21)
Route N in Scott County, between Route D and County Road 344, will be closed as Missouri Department of Transportation crews repair the pavement. According to a news release, the work will begin at 7 a.m. Monday. Route N will re-open at 5 p.m. Sept. 16. The road will be open to local traffic only, the release stated...
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Stoddard County prosecuting attorney appointed special PA in July Pemiscot County homicide
(Local News ~ 08/27/21)
The Circuit Court of Pemiscot County appointed Stoddard County Prosecuting Attorney Russ Oliver as Special P.A. in the prosecution of Elizabeth Bridges for her role in the July 10 homicide of Randy Thomas. Oliver was appointed to the case Thursday because of the Pemiscot County Prosecuting Office "recusing themselves due to a conflict," according to a statement released Tuesday by Oliver's office...
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SEMO finalizes coronavirus vaccine incentive program; offers extended holiday break, cash prizes
(Local News ~ 08/27/21)
As part of Southeast Missouri State University's efforts to reduce the spread of COVID-19, the university is offering a vaccine incentive program for faculty, staff and students. Southeast set a goal to achieve a 70% vaccination rate among students, faculty and staff by Nov. 1, according to a Thursday university news release...
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Avenue Trio, Danny Funderburk to play free benefit concert Sunday
(Local News ~ 08/27/21)
Trinity Lutheran Church will hold a free benefit concert for the Lutheran Family and Children's Services (LFCS) at 6 p.m. Sunday. Christian musicians Avenue Trio and Danny Funderburk are featured performers for the concert. Doors open at 5 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church...
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Revivify fundraiser for downtown Cape to offer virtual giving options
(Local News ~ 08/27/21)
Old Town Cape will host its second Revivify fundraiser Sept. 11 at Century Casino Event Center. Though ticket sales ended Thursday at midnight, there are still several ways to get involved, according to Old Town Cape executive director Liz Haynes. People can begin bidding on silent auction items starting Sept. 6. Auction items include Kendra Scott jewelry donated from C.P. McGinty Jewelers, tickets to upcoming shows at River City Players Community Theatre and baskets donated by local businesses...
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Groundbreaking set for new food pantry
(Local News ~ 08/27/21)
A ceremonial groundbreaking is set for next week at the site of a new facility for the food pantry program at St. Mary's Cathedral in Cape Girardeau. The ceremony will be at 11 a.m. Thursday behind the existing Catholic Social Ministries Food Pantry building at the intersection of South Sprigg and William streets. The site is across the street from St. Mary's Cathedral...
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Kabul airport attack kills 60 Afghans, 12 US troops
(International News ~ 08/27/21)
KABUL, Afghanistan — Two suicide bombers and gunmen attacked crowds of Afghans flocking to Kabul’s airport Thursday, transforming a scene of desperation into one of horror in the waning days of an airlift for those fleeing the Taliban takeover. The attacks killed at least 60 Afghans and 13 U.S. troops, Afghan and U.S. officials said.
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What's Past is Prologue: comparison talk of fall of Kabul, fall of Saigon
(Local News ~ 08/27/21)
In the many articles written since the fall of Afghanistan to Taliban forces earlier this month, attempts have been made to link the events in the Afghan capital of Kabul to the fall of Saigon in the former South Vietnam in April 1975. The images of thousands of Afghans fleeing Taliban rule flooding the tarmac of Kabul's airport recalled the military helicopters evacuating staff from the U.S. Embassy in Saigon 46 years ago...
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Wallingford says difficult choices ahead on Medicaid expansion
(Local News ~ 08/27/21)
This story is updated. Missouri state Rep. Wayne Wallingford, R-147, Cape Girardeau, is in a unique position to know how the state government budget works. Wallingford, 75, is the chairman of the tax-policy House Ways and Means Committee and during his previous eight-year Senate term also headed the same panel in the upper chamber...
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Events bring attention to drug overdose fatalities
(Local News ~ 08/27/21)
With much of the public's attention focused on deaths resulting from diseases, pandemics, traffic accidents, firearms and other causes, it's often easy to overlook one of the fastest-growing causes of death in America -- drug overdoses. For that reason, groups across the country and around the world -- including here in Cape Girardeau -- will observe International Overdose Awareness Day on Tuesday, the last day of August...
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Difference Makers: Merideth Pobst finds purpose in serving others
(B Magazine ~ 08/27/21)
Merideth Pobst has made a career of living out of the spotlight. As communications director for the Jackson R-2 School District, she spends her days shining light on what other people within the district are doing.
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Today in History
(National News ~ 08/27/21)
Today is Friday, Aug. 27, the 239th day of 2021. There are 126 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On August 27, 1776, the Battle of Long Island began during the Revolutionary War as British troops attacked American forces who ended up being forced to retreat two days later...
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Prayer 8/27/21
(Prayer ~ 08/27/21)
O Lord Jesus, may we look to you for strength, for you are Almighty God. Amen.
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Area football teams take the field for 2021 campaign
(Editorial ~ 08/27/21)
Football season is upon us. Area high school teams will take the field Friday night to kick off the 2021 campaign, and college football is just around the corner. Whether your school is poised for a big year or in the process of rebuilding, there's something special about the Friday night lights. School pride. Marching bands. Cheer squads and fans. It's an entire experience. Above all, there's good football to be watched...
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Speak Out 8/27/21
(Speak Out ~ 08/27/21)
I am somewhat suspect on the timing of the use tax and the purpose of it now. Taxpayers have turned down the use tax four times; 1996, 2003, 2014, 2016. This is clearly saying voters do not favor such a tax. Our city leaders should ask the question why they're seeing more online purchasing. ...
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Cape Girardeau Fire report 8/27/21
(Police/Fire Report ~ 08/27/21)
CAPE GIRARDEAU The Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls. Aug. 25 n Medical assists were made at 3:15 a.m. on Delwin Street; 3:38 a.m. on Sharon Drive; 9:25 a.m. at Doctors Park; 10:19 a.m. on Linden Street; 12:16 p.m. on Arikara Lane; 2:02 p.m. on Cape Meadows Circle; 7:59 p.m. on Big Bend Road; 8:14 p.m. on North Pind Wood Lane...
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Barbara Stribling
(Obituary ~ 08/27/21)
Barbara N. Stribling, 80, of Cape Girardeau passed away peacefully Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, at The Chateau in Cape Girardeau. She was born Oct. 3, 1940, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Hershel and LaVaughn Anderson Beauchamp. Barb dedicated her life to helping others through her work as a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW). ...
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Jerry Sanders
(Obituary ~ 08/27/21)
Jerry Don Sanders, 76, of Millersville died Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2021, at his home. A visitation will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Liley Funeral Home at Marble Hill, Missouri. A celebration of life will follow with the Revs. Donnie Ford and Don Estes officiating...
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Berkley Prantl
(Obituary ~ 08/27/21)
WENTZVILLE, Mo. -- Berkley Ann Prantl, 2 months and 21 days, of Wentzville passed away peacefully in her parents' arms Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, at Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital in St. Louis. She made her surprise debut May 31, 2021, in Lake Saint Louis, Missouri. She was showered with love and brought immense joy to everyone around her...
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Penny Miles
(Obituary ~ 08/27/21)
Penny L. Miles, 72, of Cape Girardeau died Sunday, Aug. 22, 2021, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. The family will hold its own private services. Crain Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Cape Girardeau is in charge of the arrangements...
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Dr. Alice Jackson
(Obituary ~ 08/27/21)
Dr. Alice Elaine Jackson, 69, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2021, at her home in Fruitland. Elaine was born April 29, 1952, in Sikeston, Missouri, to Curtis Holland and Margaret Helen Klingel Jackson. She was graduated from Scott County Central High School, Baptist Memorial Hospital School of Nursing, Southeast Missouri State University and the University of Texas. ...
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Carol Enderle
(Obituary ~ 08/27/21)
Carol Ann Enderle, daughter of the late Cletus and Norma Ressel Gosche, was born Jan. 12, 1946, in Cape Girardeau and departed this life Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2021, at the Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau at the age of 75 years. On Aug. 3. 1968, she was united in marriage to Herman August Enderle at New Hamburg, Missouri. He preceded her in death Dec. 9, 2009...
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Eatery owners, managers charged in federal immigration case
(State News ~ 08/27/21)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Federal prosecutors in Missouri have charged 19 restaurant owners and managers -- most living in Missouri, Kansas and Oklahoma -- accusing them of a racketeering scheme to hire and employ immigrants living in the U.S. illegally. The indictments unsealed Wednesday charges the defendants with counts ranging from fraud and conspiracy to money laundering and illegal use of Social Security numbers. ...
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Hunting theme no longer mandatory in Federal Duck Stamp contest
(Community ~ 08/27/21)
ST. LOUIS -- Artists will no longer have to incorporate hunting imagery to win a coveted spot for their work on the federal duck stamp, a reversal of a Trump-era requirement. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said it's eliminating the "celebrating our waterfowl hunting heritage" theme from its annual Federal Duck Stamp contest, a change that goes into effect after this year's competition. ...
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Biden vows to finish Kabul evacuation, avenge U.S. deaths
(National News ~ 08/27/21)
WASHINGTON -- President Joe Biden vowed Thursday to complete the evacuation of American citizens and others from Afghanistan despite the day's deadly suicide bomb attack at the Kabul airport. He promised to avenge the deaths of 13 U.S. service members killed in the attack, declaring to the extremists responsible: "We will hunt you down and make you pay."...
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Illinois requires educators, health workers to get vaccine
(National News ~ 08/27/21)
CHICAGO -- Illinois health care workers and educators from kindergarten through college will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or submit to weekly testing, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Thursday in announcing new safety protocols, including a fresh statewide mandate for masks to be worn indoors...
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100,000 more COVID deaths seen unless U.S. changes its ways
(National News ~ 08/27/21)
The U.S. is projected to see nearly 100,000 more COVID-19 deaths between now and Dec. 1, according to the nation's most closely watched forecasting model. But health experts say that toll could be cut in half if nearly everyone wore a mask in public spaces...
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National Dog Day fun at park
(Local News ~ 08/27/21)
Mariah Dirnberger plays with Koda, an 8-month-old German shepherd and lab mix, while they play together Thursday at Dogtown Dog Park in Kiwanis Park in Cape Girardeau. Thursday was National Dog Day.
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Out of the past: Aug. 27
(Out of the Past ~ 08/27/21)
Free tickets are being distributed at various outlets in 25 counties of Southeast Missouri for President Bill Clinton's campaign rally in Cape Girardeau; Clinton, Vice President Al Gore and their wives will attend a rally at Capaha Park Friday afternoon before the campaign hits the road with a bus tour to Memphis, Tennessee...
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