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Train derails in Scott County; no injuries or hazardous material spills reported
(Local News ~ 09/16/23)
PERKINS, Mo. -- Eighteen train cars fully derailed early Friday, Sept. 15 in Scott County, forcing an extended closure of a portion of a state highway. No injuries or hazardous material spills were reported. According to Scott County Sheriff Wes Drury, around 1:45 a.m. Friday, a Union Pacific train derailed on Highway P, near county highway 266 just north of Perkins. Eighteen cars came off the tracks, he said...
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Schools foundation receives $10K grant
(Local News ~ 09/16/23)
The Community Foundation of the Ozarks presented a check for $10,000 to the Cape Girardeau Public Schools Foundation on Thursday, Sept. 14. The donation was made possible through an Endowment Challenge Matching Grant -- a program of the Community Foundation of the Ozarks (CFO). A condition of the grant required Cape Girardeau Public Schools (CGPS) Foundation to raise matching funds in the amount of $15,000 between Saturday, July 15, and Tuesday, Aug. 15...
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A long history for old Cairo Mississippi River bridge
(Local News ~ 09/16/23)
Cairo, Illinois, a city surrounded by levees at the southernmost tip of the state and known as "Little Egypt" because of its namesake Egyptian city on the Nile River, is known for bridges and bridge closures at the confluence of the Mississippi and Ohio rivers...
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Cape Comic Con returns with fun for all
(Local News ~ 09/16/23)
Calling all comic book enthusiasts, cosplayers and those in between: Cape Comic Con will be held from Friday, Sept. 29, through Sunday, Oct. 1, at Drury Conference Center in Cape Girardeau. The comic con will be a place "where nerd hearts come to gather, Cape Comic Con plays host to a variety of vendors, special events, celebrities, and more," for the three days according to the event website...
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Cape council to consider portions of West Park Mall redevelopment; TIF, CID plans to be discussed
(Local News ~ 09/16/23)
Cape Girardeau City Council members will consider portions of a plan to redevelop West Park Mall at their meeting Monday, Sept. 18. The group will consider measures forming RCC Community Improvement District (CID) and approving an RCC tax increment financing (TIF) redevelopment plan proposed by River City Centre LLC...
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Cape police determine no credible threat regarding SEMO District Fair
(Local News ~ 09/16/23)
Cape Girardeau Police Department issued a statement indicating that after investigating alleged social media posts regarding a potential threat to "shoot up" SEMO District Fair, no credible threat was found. The statement indicated police will still have a heightened presence at the fair Saturday, Sept. 16, the final day of the fair in Cape Girardeau...
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A look back at Codefi’s 1st50K competition
(B Magazine ~ 09/16/23)
Chris Carnell carries a passion with him regarding tech startups. He’s happy to talk about entrepreneurship. He’s more than willing to do the work behind-the-scenes to help those who want to bring tech jobs to the Cape Girardeau region, and he’s thrilled that his organization creates programs to teach people coding skills...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 09/16/23)
Today is Saturday, Sept. 16, the 259th day of 2023. There are 106 days left in the year. Today's Highlights in History: On Sept. 16, 2001, President George W. Bush, speaking on the South Lawn of the White House, said there was "no question" Osama bin Laden and his followers were the prime suspects in the Sept. 11 attacks; Bush pledged the government would "find them, get them running and hunt them down."...
- Adopt Momma 9-17-23 (Community ~ 09/16/23)
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Club news 9-17-23
(Community News ~ 09/16/23)
The Kage Chapter of Family and Community Education met Thursday, Sept. 7, at Cape Girardeau Senior Center. Jobyna Daume called the meeting to order. Daume gave the devotional titled "Speak lovingly and kindly," reminding us to remember that our words affect those around us...
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Something to avoid
(Column ~ 09/16/23)
September and October are months when a special kind of danger could be lurking somewhere along any nature trail. I took this photo the morning of Sept. 10. The insects you see here are native ground nesting paper wasps called yellow jackets. If you happen to unknowingly come upon a nest of yellow jackets and get close enough to see them flying into and out of a hole in the ground, you are best advised to calmly turn around and walk slowly away as a deer would do. ...
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Senior Center Menus for Sept. 18 -22
(Community ~ 09/16/23)
Monday: Scrambled eggs and sausage patty or chicken tenders, hash browns with onions, biscuit and gravy, fresh tomato slice, bananas and orange juice. Tuesday: Loaded macho nachos with tortilla chips or Catalina chicken breast and rice pilaf, black beans corn, garden salad and citrus fruit salad or cinnamon roll...
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The aftermath of 9/11
(Column ~ 09/16/23)
Last Monday was Patriot Day, also known as the anniversary of 9/11. Did you take time this past week to reflect on the events that led up to this tragedy? Innocent civilians were savagely murdered by Islamic extremists. Up until that time, many Americans did not take the threat of terrorism too seriously -- even though we had been warned. We were confident that our battles would always be fought on foreign soil...
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Living our mystery
(Column ~ 09/16/23)
Are you an avid reader of mystery books, a follower of mystery movies or mysteries in any form? We like the never-ending suspense of what's going on, what's hidden, who did it or what caused the confusion. We think we're bound to find out as we peel each page looking for an answer. We're hoping that the conclusion will suddenly jump off the page, so our heart will stop racing...
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Managing expectations
(Column ~ 09/16/23)
Every so often, Marge and I like to eat at the Nutrition Center in Chaffee, Missouri. We were there the other day and got to visiting with a woman close to where we sat. She asked us about our garden, whether it was done or still going? Marge said most of it was done but we had planted a few new fall crops, so the lady then asked if we'd planted turnips, which we have. ...
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Workers strike at all 3 Detroit automakers, a new tactic to squeeze companies for better pay
(National News ~ 09/16/23)
DETROIT -- Nearly one in 10 of America's unionized auto workers went on strike Friday to pressure Detroit's three automakers into raising wages in an era of big profits and as the industry begins a costly transition from gas guzzlers to electric vehicles...
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Prayer 9-17-23
(Prayer ~ 09/16/23)
Father God, we worship you. For great and mighty are your works, O Lord. Amen.
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Hurricane Lee targets New England and eastern Canada with wind, roiling seas and rain
(National News ~ 09/16/23)
BAR HARBOR, Maine -- New England harbors and fishing villages were being emptied of boats -- some looking like ghost towns -- and hundreds of utility workers deployed during final preparations Friday for the arrival of Hurricane Lee, which threatened to bring heavy winds, high seas and rain across hundreds of miles (kilometers) of land and sea...
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Help kids navigate the online gaming world
(Column ~ 09/16/23)
When I was a kid, video games had two options: play with a friend on a console or try to beat the computer. The rise of the internet and smartphones has added a third option: play online with friends and strangers. It's great that gaming has become super accessible. Games are on our phones and on our computers as well as our TV consoles...
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Ukrainian troops reclaim a village near Bakhmut. It's a small win in a churning counteroffensive
(International News ~ 09/16/23)
KYIV, Ukraine -- Ukrainian forces recaptured a war-ravaged settlement in the country's embattled east, Kyiv's military leaders said Friday, a small territorial win in a churning counteroffensive marked so far by small victories but no major breakthroughs...
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Searchers look for more than 10,000 missing in flooded Libyan city where death toll eclipsed 11,000
(International News ~ 09/16/23)
DERNA, Libya -- Libyan authorities limited access to the flooded city of Derna on Friday to make it easier for searchers to dig through the mud and hollowed-out buildings for the more than 10,000 people still missing and presumed dead following a disaster that has already claimed more than 11,000 lives...
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Yes, Joe Biden is corrupt
(Column ~ 09/16/23)
The memo went out from the White House that there's no evidence President Joe Biden did anything wrong regarding his son's business dealings and, sure enough, the media is repeating the line. To the contrary, we already know that Biden was complicit in an inherently corrupt enterprise that centered on selling access to him when he was a high government official...
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Cape Girardeau County Commission agenda for 9/18/23 meeting
(Local News ~ 09/16/23)
Cape Girardeau County Commission 9 a.m. Monday, Sept. 18 1 Barton Square, Jackson Approval of minutes n Approval of minutes of the Thursday, Sept. 14, meeting Communications/reports -- other selected officials/department heads n Updates on new jail and 1908 courthouse project...
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Police report 9-17-23
(Police/Fire Report ~ 09/16/23)
CAPE GIRARDEAU Cape Girardeau Police Department responded to the following calls. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests n A warrant arrest was reported on South Mount Auburn Road. n A warrant arrest was reported on Sheridan Drive. n A warrant arrest was reported on Nash Road...
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Jackson Board of Aldermen agenda for Sept. 18, 2023
(Local News ~ 09/16/23)
City of Jackson mayor and Board of Aldermen Regular meeting 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 18 Adoption of agenda n Motion adopting the regular meeting agenda. Approval of minutes n Motion approving the minutes of the regular meeting of Tuesday, Sept. 5. Financial affairs...
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Births 9/17/23
(Births ~ 09/16/23)
Son to Lance Ryan and Jessica Dawn Ferrell of St. Louis, St. Mary's Hospital in St. Louis, 11:10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023. Name, Vincent Sage. Weight, 7 pounds, 15 ounces. Second child, first son. Mrs. Ferrell is the former Jessica Klipfel, daughter of Mike and Therese Klipfel. She is a speech language pathologist with Dot.Com. Ferrell is the son of Debbie and Carroll Williams and the late Buz Ferrell. He is an Apple Genius with Apple Company...
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Fire report 9-17-23
(Police/Fire Report ~ 09/16/23)
CAPE GIRARDEAU Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls. Sept. 13 n Medical assists were made at 4:22 p.m. on South Sprigg Street and 5:12 p.m. on William Street. n Hazardous condition calls were made at 10:09 a.m. on East Cape Rock Drive...
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Cape Girardeau City Council agenda for Sept. 17, 2023
(Local News ~ 09/16/23)
Cape Girardeau City Council 5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 18 City Hall Presentations n Presentation of the Redevelopment Plan and Proposed Agreement for West Park Mall Communications report n City Council Items for discussion n Appearances by Advisory Board Applicants...
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Robert Todt
(Obituary ~ 09/16/23)
Robert "Bob" Todt, son of the late John and Bertha Hoehn Todt, was born Jan. 23, 1934, in Morehouse, Missouri, and departed his life Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023, at Lutheran Home at Cape Girardeau at the age of 89 years. He was a member of the Guardian Angel Catholic Church in Oran, Missouri, and a former resident of Oran...
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Charlene Pryor
(Obituary ~ 09/16/23)
VANDALIA, Ill. -- Charlene Pryor, 76, of Vandalia passed away at 12:32 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023, at Greenville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Charlene McNeil was born March 14, 1947, in Cape Girardeau, the daughter of Charles W. and Virginia L. Brockmeir McNeil Jr...
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Marjorie Nunnelly
(Obituary ~ 09/16/23)
Marjorie H. Nunnelly, born March 1, 1929, in New Florence, Missouri, passed away Monday, Sept. 11, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of love, resilience and community service. Growing up on a farm, she developed a lifelong passion for animals, gardening and the natural wonders of Missouri. As a young woman she excelled academically and athletically...
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Lucille Masterson
(Obituary ~ 09/16/23)
Lucille Z. Masterson, 83, of Jackson passed away Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023, at her granddaughter's home in Jackson. She was born in Thebes, Illinois, to the late Clarence Cecil and Della Marie Warren Carner. Lucille and Donald Eugene Masterson were married Sept. 21, 1957. He preceded her in death June 4, 2010. Together, they owned and operated Lou's Bait and Tackle and the Southernaire Motel in Olive Branch, Illinois...
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Joseph Goninan
(Obituary ~ 09/16/23)
Joseph Patton Goninan, 82, of Cape Girardeau passed away Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023, at Missouri Veterans Home in Cape Girardeau. He was born March 14, 1941, in Washington, D.C., to the late Wilber Joseph and Mildred Patton Goninan. Survivors include his wife, Helen Goninan of Cape Girardeau, and sons, Brian, Kevin, Gregory and Christopher...
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Harold France
(Obituary ~ 09/16/23)
ALTENBURG, Mo. -- Harold Edward France, 90, of Altenburg died Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023, at Mercy Hospital-Jefferson. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19, and from 8 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 20, at Ford and Young Funeral Home in Perryville, Missouri...
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New texting while driving laws
(Column ~ 09/16/23)
I've had a lot of questions over the past couple of weeks regarding the new texting while driving law that went into effect on August 28. Senate Bill 398, which includes the "Siddens Bening Hands Free Law," went into effect and became law after being passed by the General Assembly and signed by the governor. ...
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A pastor's decision to stay
(Column ~ 09/16/23)
Pastor Tyler Tankersley is a Cape Girardeau native now serving as senior pastor of Ardmore Baptist Church in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Tyler, who served First Baptist Church in his hometown from 2015 to 2019, has written a column for baptistnews.com that caught my attention due to its declarative title: "Why I've Stayed"...
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Levi L. Lightner: Early Cape Girardeau businessman, community leader
(Column ~ 09/16/23)
Many of the early leaders of Cape Girardeau are poorly known today for several reasons. For example, Levi L. Lightner was a well-known local citizen from 1819 until the late 1830s. His move to southern Illinois, where he became a prominent judge, has resulted in his near absence from our history...
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Sponsored: Southeast utilizes technology to serve students, region
(Local News ~ 09/16/23)
University's Tomorrow's Careers Today campaign innovates to train students for new economy At a time where there is a critical need for workers to fill the shortage in the cybersecurity workforce, the National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security have designated Southeast Missouri State University as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education...
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Out of the past: Sept. 16
(Out of the Past ~ 09/16/23)
The weather has been kind to the SEMO District Fair the first three days, with only occasional showers; fair attendance through yesterday evening was 7,516; a truck pull is the feature grandstand feature tonight; beginning tomorrow night, with a performance by Willie Nelson, the big acts will take the stage; Kenney Chesney performs Friday and Lonestar and Brad Hawkins on Saturday...
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Out of the past: Sept. 17
(Out of the Past ~ 09/16/23)
A steady drizzle yesterday afternoon didn't dampen fairgoers' spirits, and on-and-off rain is predicted through the rest of the week; SEMO District Fair officials don't expect the weather to keep people away from tonight's feature act in front of the grandstand: Willie Nelson; ticket sales have been strong...
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