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Cross Trails Medical adds to Cape Girardeau footprint
(Business ~ 09/26/22)
Cross Trails Medical Center, 408 S. Broadview St. in Cape Girardeau, is erecting a second building nearby. Cross Trails, designated a federally qualified health center and community health canter, is constructing an 11,300-square-foot structure, now in the framing stage, just across the road at 2430 Golden St...
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The business of money — 9 questions for Wayne Wallingford, state revenue chief
(Business ~ 09/26/22)
Wayne Wallingford was appointed Dec. 29 by Gov. Mike Parson as director of the state Department of Revenue. A Republican, Wallingford had been serving as state representative for District 147 in the state House, covering the City of Cape Girardeau. All told, Wallingford, 76, had more than 10 years' service in the state legislature. ...
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Franklin Elementary students get intro to golf
(Local News ~ 09/26/22)
A class of Franklin Elementary School third graders learned some basics of golf Thursday. Sitting in Hula Hoop-size rings on the gym floor, 15 students listened as Haley Rushin, their physical education teacher, explained the equipment and how to use it...
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Cape man charged in Friday shooting
(Local News ~ 09/26/22)
A Cape Girardeau man has been charged with murder after a Friday shooting in Cape Girardeau left a St. Louis man dead. According to a release from Cape Girardeau Police Department, Martevion Curry, 22, has been charged in connection with the death of Robert Mannie, 57...
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Missouri judge weighing lawsuits over photo ID law
(State News ~ 09/26/22)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Attorneys argued in court Friday over two lawsuits challenging a new Missouri law on voter photo identification and civic engagement rules. The hearing over how and whether the lawsuits should proceed was held before a judge in Cole County...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 09/26/22)
Today is Monday, Sept. 26, the 269th day of 2022. There are 96 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Sept. 26, 1960, the first-ever debate between presidential nominees took place as Democrat John F. Kennedy and Republican Richard M. Nixon faced off before a national TV audience from Chicago...
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Prayer 9-26-22
(Prayer ~ 09/26/22)
Lord Jesus, may our prayer be that others come to know you, our Savior. Amen.
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Stacey Abrams and the perils of hagiography
(Column ~ 09/26/22)
This shouldn't be happening to Stacey Abrams, not after all that has been invested into her budding political super stardom. New York Magazine wondered in its 2019 profile of Abrams whether she'd run for governor, senator, vice president or president — the world was her oyster. Vogue asked, "Can Stacey Abrams save American democracy?" A Washington Post Magazine piece about her included an arty picture of her staring off into the distance wearing what looked like a superhero's cape...
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Most Americans value immigration. Most politicians don't.
(Column ~ 09/26/22)
At a time when the American economy could use more people, restrictions on immigration continue to trap a lot of unused talent in low-productivity countries. To unleash it, the United States could simply let these immigrants in and let them work. They'd become a productive part of the system that makes this country so wealthy. But politicians are getting in the way...
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Be careful what you read and believe as 'news' on social media
(Editorial ~ 09/26/22)
The adage has been ascribed to many, and it has taken various forms through the centuries, but its spot-on accuracy has remained. "A lie is halfway 'round the world before the truth has its boots on." Tell us about it. Two centuries ago, a lie made its way hither and yon mostly by word of mouth. Today, there is a much more efficient deliverer of untruths — the internet. Specifically, social media platforms with unsourced/unverified "news."...
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Cape business licenses
(Business ~ 09/26/22)
The Community Development department of the City of Cape Girardeau has received four applications for business licenses: n Derek Justin Birk of Jackson for Rafter B Properties, 3025 County Road 335, a general contractor in construction, plumbing and electrical...
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Congressman Smith's office to hold event in Chaffee
(Business ~ 09/26/22)
Southeast Missouri congressman Jason Smith's office has announced it plans to host a mobile office from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday at Chaffee Library, 202 Wright Ave. in Chaffee, Missouri. Smith is not expected to be present but a member of his staff will be on hand to provide one-on-one service to any constituents having an issue with a federal agency, such as the Social Security Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs or Internal Revenue Service, or who need other assistance...
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Justin Davison is third Saint Francis leader of millennium
(Business ~ 09/26/22)
Justin Davison is the third leader of Saint Francis Healthcare System in the 21st century, having the "interim" tag removed Sept. 14 from his role as president and CEO of the Roman Catholic hospital system. Davison was named in February to follow Maryann Reese, who resigned after having served since 2017...
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Busch Pet Products recognized
(Business ~ 09/26/22)
Busch Pet Products of Cape Girardeau is one of 16 businesses named "America's Coolest" by PETS+ Magazine, in the publication's sixth annual contest. "It's so awesome to be recognized," said Stacy Busch-Heisserer, who operates the store at 2031 Cape LaCroix Road with her husband, Chris, where the business has been located since 2021...
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'Real cost' of Fed's move to halt inflation
(Business ~ 09/26/22)
Curbing inflation remains the stated goal of the wave of 0.75% Federal Reserve interest rates hikes this calendar year, with the latest one announced Wednesday by Fed Chairman Jerome Powell. Before last week's increase, Bankrate chief analyst Greg McBride noted American consumers were being charged the highest credit card rates since 1996...
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Social Security benefit forecast for 2023
(Business ~ 09/26/22)
Social Security benefits may rise 8.7% in 2023, according to Senior Citizens League. Fox Business said Friday a benefit hike of that size will be the highest annual increase ever for most beneficiaries alive today. High inflation pushed the entitlement program's cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) to 11.2% in 1981...
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Air travel statistics
(Business ~ 09/26/22)
Air travel passenger counts were up in the U.S. over Independence Day, according to a column on Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce's website composed by VisitCape executive director Brenda Newbern. According to Newbern, "Transportation Security Administration (TSA) stated that its data showed close to nine million people traveled by air over the Fourth of July holiday. ...
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Gas update — Pump price drop ends nationally, still falling locally
(Business ~ 09/26/22)
Gas prices, after 98 consecutive days of declines nationally, went up incrementally last week to $3.70 per gallon Saturday, according to AAA. Missouri's statewide average is up 5 cents from a week ago to $3.37 a gallon. Fluctuating oil prices and tight supply because of planned and unplanned maintenance work at refineries on the West Coast and Midwest are contributing to rising pump prices, the auto club federation said...
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Local Christmas tree retailer ends pre-ordering
(Business ~ 09/26/22)
Yule Log Cabin has informed its regular customers by U.S. mail that it will no longer offer pre-ordering of Christmas trees effective immediately, ending a decadeslong practice. "This has been a very difficult decision. There continues to be a national shortage of fresh trees. Our grower has been planting more trees but it will be a few more years before they get caught up. It takes 8 to 10 years to grow a 7 to 8 foot Fraser fir," owners Joannie and Jerry Smith said...
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Southern Bank buys Citizens
(Business ~ 09/26/22)
Southern Missouri Bancorp Inc., based in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, for the second time in five years, has acquired another bank. Southern Missouri Bancorp, parent of Southern Bank, said last week it has bought Citizens Bancshares, parent of Citizens Bank and Trust Company, for stock and cash...
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Cuba holds unusual vote on law allowing same-sex marriage
(National News ~ 09/26/22)
HAVANA -- Cuba held a rare referendum Sunday on an unusually contentious law -- a government-backed "family law" code that would allow same-sex couples to marry and adopt, as well as outlining the rights of children and grandparents. Cuba holds parliamentary elections every two years, though no party other than the Communist is allowed, but seldom has it held referendums on specific laws...
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China using civilian ships to enhance navy capability, reach
(National News ~ 09/26/22)
BANGKOK -- A Chinese scientific ship bristling with surveillance equipment docked in a Sri Lankan port. Hundreds of fishing boats anchored for months at a time among disputed islands in the South China Sea. And ocean-going ferries, built to be capable of carrying heavy vehicles and large loads of people...
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Powerful typhoon hits north Philippines, thousands evacuated
(National News ~ 09/26/22)
MANILA, Philippines -- A powerful typhoon slammed into the northeastern Philippines on Sunday and was barreling across the main Luzon island toward the capital in a densely populated path where thousands have been evacuated to safety. Typhoon Noru hit the coastal town of Burdeos on Polillo Island in Quezon province shortly before nightfall...
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Canada struggles to restore power after storm; body found
(National News ~ 09/26/22)
TORONTO -- Hundreds of thousands of people in Atlantic Canada remained without power Sunday and officials said they found the body of a woman swept into the sea after former Hurricane Fiona washed away houses, stripped off roofs and blocked roads across the country's Atlantic provinces...
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South Korea says North Korea test-fired missile toward sea
(National News ~ 09/26/22)
SEOUL, South Korea -- North Korea fired a short-range ballistic missile Sunday toward its eastern seas, extending a provocative streak in weapons testing as a U.S. aircraft carrier visits South Korea for joint military exercises in response to the North's growing nuclear threat...
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Explainer: Mexican army's role in students' disappearance
(National News ~ 09/26/22)
MEXICO CITY -- The Mexican army's role in the disappearance of 43 college students, its participation in covering up the facts and its alleged links to organized crime are now at the center of a case that has shaken the nation. The government's Truth Commission declared the incident a "state crime" in August...
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As Ukraine worries UN, some leaders rue what's pushed aside
(National News ~ 09/26/22)
UNITED NATIONS -- In speech after speech, world leaders dwelled on the topic consuming this year's U.N. General Assembly meeting: Russia's war in Ukraine. A few, like Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, prodded the world not to forget everything else...
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'Multilateral'? Global South's leaders question solidarity
(National News ~ 09/26/22)
DAKAR, Senegal -- The United Nations was established on one simple notion above all others: Working together is better than going it alone. But while the term "multilateralism" might be trending at this year's U.N. General Assembly, some leaders are calling out the heads of richer nations...
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Jewish pilgrims gather in Ukraine despite the perils of war
(National News ~ 09/26/22)
UMAN, Ukraine -- Thousands of Hasidic Jewish pilgrims flocked to central Ukraine to mark the Jewish new year Sunday, ignoring international travel warnings as Russia struck more targets from the air and mobilized its citizens to stem losses in the war that has entered its eighth month...
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Italian far-right leader strikes moderate tone after vote
(National News ~ 09/26/22)
ROME -- Far-right Italian politician Giorgia Meloni appeared to strike a moderate tone in her first comments after preliminary results in Sunday's national election showed her party with neo-fascist roots leading among contenders. Meloni, 45, said she will strive to unite her country if she's tasked with forming the next Cabinet...
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Georgia voting equipment breach at center of tangled tale
(National News ~ 09/26/22)
ATLANTA -- The tale of breached voting equipment in one of the country's most important political battleground states involves a bail bondsman, a prominent attorney tied to former President Donald Trump's attempts to overturn the 2020 presidential election and a cast of characters from a rural county that rarely draws notice from outsiders...
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'Fighting fit': Trial to show Oath Keepers' road to Jan. 6
(National News ~ 09/26/22)
The voting was over and almost all ballots were counted. News outlets on Nov. 7, 2020, had called the presidential race for Joe Biden. But the leader of the Oath Keepers extremist group was just beginning to fight. Convinced the White House had been stolen from Donald Trump, Stewart Rhodes exhorted his followers to action...
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After rocky start, hopes up in Oregon drug decriminalization
(National News ~ 09/26/22)
SALEM, Ore. -- Two years after Oregon residents voted to decriminalize hard drugs and dedicate hundreds of millions of dollars to treatment, few people have requested the services and the state has been slow to channel the funds. When voters passed the state's pioneering Drug Addiction Treatment and Recovery Act in 2020, the emphasis was on treatment as much as on decriminalizing possession of personal-use amounts of heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine and other drugs...
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GOP quiet as Arizona Democrats condemn abortion ruling
(National News ~ 09/26/22)
PHOENIX -- Arizona Democrats vowed Saturday to fight for women's rights after a court reinstated a law first enacted during the Civil War that bans abortion in nearly all circumstances, looking to capitalize on an issue they hope will have a major impact on the midterm elections...
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Musk faces deposition with Twitter ahead of October trial
(National News ~ 09/26/22)
WILMINGTON, Del. -- Tesla CEO Elon Musk is scheduled to spend the next few days with lawyers for Twitter, answering questions ahead of an October trial that will determine whether he must carry through with his $44 billion agreement to acquire the social platform after attempting to back out of the deal...
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Russia's military call-up splits EU; Ukraine says it shows weakness
(International News ~ 09/26/22)
KYIV, Ukraine -- Russia's rush to mobilize hundreds of thousands of recruits to staunch stinging losses in Ukraine is a tacit acknowledgment its "army is not able to fight," Ukraine's president said Sunday, as splits sharpened in Europe over whether to welcome or turn away Russians fleeing the call-up...
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Iran summons UK envoy amid protests
(International News ~ 09/26/22)
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- Iran's Foreign Ministry said Sunday it summoned Britain's ambassador to protest what it described as a hostile atmosphere created by London-based Farsi language media outlets. The move comes amid violent unrest in Iran triggered by the death of a young woman in police custody...
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Puerto Ricans await aid, fret about post-hurricane recovery
(National News ~ 09/26/22)
TOA BAJA, Puerto Rico -- City worker Carmen Medina walked purposefully through the working-class community of Tranquility Village under a brutal sun, with clipboard, survey forms and pen in hand -- part of a small army of officials trying to gauge the scope of disaster caused by Hurricane Fiona's strike on Puerto Rico...
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Tropical Storm Ian strengthens as it heads to Cuba, then on to Florida
(National News ~ 09/26/22)
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Authorities and residents in Florida were keeping a cautious eye on Tropical Storm Ian as it rumbled ominously through the Caribbean on Sunday, likely to become a major hurricane on its path toward the state. Gov. Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency throughout Florida and urged residents to prepare for the storm to lash large swaths of the state with heavy rains, high winds and rising seas...
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More consumers buying organic, but US farmers still wary
(National News ~ 09/26/22)
CHURDAN, Iowa -- In the 1970s when George Naylor said he wanted to grow organic crops, the idea didn't go over well. Back then, organic crops were an oddity, destined for health food stores or maybe a few farmers markets. "I told my dad I wanted to be an organic farmer and he goes, 'Ha, ha, ha,'" Naylor said, noting it wasn't until 2014 that he could embrace his dream and begin transitioning from standard to organic crops...
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Explainer: How do we know when a recession has begun?
(National News ~ 09/26/22)
WASHINGTON -- The Federal Reserve sent a sobering message Wednesday after it announced its latest big interest rate hike: It plans to keep raising rates as long as it takes to conquer the worst inflation bout in decades -- even at the risk of causing a recession in the process...
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Oscar-winning 'Cuckoo's Nest' actor Louise Fletcher dies
(Entertainment ~ 09/26/22)
LOS ANGELES -- Louise Fletcher, a late-blooming star whose riveting performance as the cruel and calculating Nurse Ratched in "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" set a new standard for screen villains and won her an Academy Award, has died at age 88. Fletcher died in her sleep surrounded by family at her home in Montdurausse, France, her agent David Shaul told The Associated Press on Friday. No cause was given...
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Out of the past: Sept. 26
(Out of the Past ~ 09/26/22)
After a four-year flirtation with gambling in Cape Girardeau, Boyd Gaming Corp. has taken steps that almost assure the company won't establish a riverboat gambling operation here; Boyd is selling the properties it acquired over the past three years in downtown Cape Girardeau; Ivan L. Irvin of Century 21 Key Realty is handling the sale of 10 parcels...
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World Peace Day celebrating at Saxony Lutheran High School
(Submitted Story ~ 09/26/22)
Rotary District 6060 offered Rotary Clubs to write a Peace Grant. Rotary Club of Southeast Missouri Service wrote a Peace Grant for a contest of students to write a Peace Essay from Saxony Lutheran High School. The topic of the Essays was "What does Peace mean to you in the World and in your own Community". ...
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New this week: 'Reasonable Doubt,' 'Blonde' and Bjork
(Entertainment ~ 09/26/22)
Here's a collection curated by The Associated Press's entertainment journalists of what's arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. n Andrew Dominik's long-delayed, NC-17 rated epic about Norma Jean Baker, or Marilyn Monroe, is finally here. ...
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