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Caruthersville man dies in Charleston shooting early New Year's Day
(Local News ~ 01/02/24)
CHARLESTON — Police are investigating the shooting death of a Caruthersville man early New Year's Day in Charleston. About 4 a.m. Monday, Jan. 1, the Charleston Department of Public Safety was notified a person had been shot in the 500 block of West Ada Street, according to Charleston DPS director Robert E. Hearnes. Responding officers found 20-year-old Malik Jones with gunshot wounds. He was transported to an area hospital for treatment but did not survive...
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Cape Girardeau County jail employee faces weapon, domestic assault charges
(Local News ~ 01/02/24)
A Cape Girardeau County jail employee was arrested as a result of a domestic altercation on New Year’s Eve, according to a news release issued by the sheriff’s office. Christopher N. Johnston, an employee of the Cape Girardeau County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division, was charged with the Class E felonies of domestic assault in the third degree and unlawful use of a weapon...
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New egg facility to bring some jobs back to Dexter
(Business ~ 01/02/24)
On Friday, Dec. 29, Cal-Maine Foods of Ridgeland, Mississippi, announced the acquisition of a shuttered Tyson Foods chicken processing plant in Dexter. Cal-Maine, the country's largest egg producer, plans to convert it into an egg processing facility by the summer of 2024...
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Programs to help keep New Year's resolutions happening in Cape Girardeau
(Local News ~ 01/02/24)
A common New Year's resolution is to start eating healthier and exercising more frequently, and local organizations have programs that aim to help people keep with it. The Cape Girardeau Public Library, 711 Clark Ave., is launching a special series on healthy nutrition and exercise...
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2023 business recap
(Business ~ 01/02/24)
Business was a big deal in Southeast Missouri in 2023. To look back on a busy year, here are five notable stories from the past year, not presented in any particular order: The new ALDI grocery store at 2502 E. Jackson Blvd. opened to a rush of shoppers Dec. 7. Ever since construction began at the location in March, many Jacksonites had been looking forward to the store's opening, and for some it did not disappoint...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 01/02/24)
Today is Tuesday, Jan. 2, the second day of 2024. There are 364 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Jan. 2, 1960, Sen. John F. Kennedy of Massachusetts launched his successful bid for the presidency. On this date: In 1788, Georgia became the fourth state to ratify the U.S. Constitution...
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S.A.L.T. continues to provide a vehicle to connect senior citizens with law enforcement
(Editorial ~ 01/02/24)
You may have noticed photos in the newspaper recently or online showcasing an event hosted by S.A.L.T., an acronym for Seniors And Lawmen Together. The organization held its annual Christmas party at the Cape Girardeau Eagles No. 3775. The festive gathering is one of three events the organization holds each year to connect the area's senior adults with local law enforcement...
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Prayer 1-2-24
(Prayer ~ 01/02/24)
O Lord Jesus, may others come to know you this new year. Amen.
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Our razor's edge
(Column ~ 01/02/24)
At the end of the year, we are on the razor's edge of many things that soon may blow up. Americans are far beyond President Joe Biden's serial untruths of some eight years that he never discussed Hunter Biden's various get-rich-quick schemes. All were predicated on the perception of foreign interests purchasing from the Biden family the influence of then-senator, vice president, and possibly soon-to-be President Joe Biden...
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Choose to be an everyday hero in 2024
(Column ~ 01/02/24)
Americans like a good heroic story, but not every individual is up to saving the world, not in the defining moment sort of way that plays out in our favorite books and on the movie screen. Simon Sinek likes to say that we've over-indexed on rugged individualism, and he's right. However, writing professors are also correct when they say each person is the hero of their own story. So, how do we reconcile the two?...
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California is off the rails
(Column ~ 01/02/24)
Having a happy New Year this year won't be easy in California. The state is a fiscal, social and economic train wreck that just keeps on wrecking. As we roll into 2024, we've learned we're looking at a projected budget deficit of $68 billion. The Los Angeles Times explained the cause of California's huge shortfall last week in its usual biased way — without pinning blame on the Democrats in Sacramento whose policies are responsible for it...
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Notable quote
(Business ~ 01/02/24)
Cal-Maine Foods is an agricultural leader we're proud to have in our state. This company's investment in Dexter is helping Missourians prosper by creating jobs, supporting farmers, and strengthening our agriculture industry as a whole. We appreciate all our partners who contributed to this project and helped bring new opportunities to Southeast Missouri. ...
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New restaurant, lounges highlight business license applications
(Business ~ 01/02/24)
The City of Cape Girardeau Community Development Department received a slew of new business license applications over the week, many of them for potential new restaurants and other food services...
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Chamber events planned for Perryville, Cape Girardeau, Jackson
(Business ~ 01/02/24)
Several local chambers of commerce are hosting various networking events to mark the new year. n The Perryville Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting its monthly Business After Hours event Wednesday, Jan. 3. It will be held from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at Perry County Middle School...
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Gas prices resume downward slide
(Business ~ 01/02/24)
Fuel prices are trending downward across the nation, and Southeast Missouri is no exception. The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline is $3.11, around 1 cent cheaper than last week's average. Missouri's average as a state increased by a cent to $2.69. However, trends in the Cape Girardeau area tell a different story, with gas prices plunging on a county and city level...
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School, business celebrate ribbon-cuttings
(Business ~ 01/02/24)
A few local establishments will host ribbon-cuttings over the next week. n Perry County Middle School in Perryville will host a ribbon-cutting at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 3. n Kennard Accounting at 619 N. Broadview St. in Cape Girardeau will celebrate its grand opening with a ribbon cutting at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 5...
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Jack Ruopp retires from Hudson Chiropractic
(Business ~ 01/02/24)
After 38 years of treating patients, Dr. Jack Ruopp is retiring from the chiropractic business. Thursday, Dec. 28, was the longtime chiropractic doctor's last day on the job. According to a social media post from his employer, Hudson Chiropractic in Cape Girardeau, Ruopp is retiring to spend more time with his family...
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Rachael Daume joins SoutheastHEALTH
(Business ~ 01/02/24)
On Tuesday, Dec. 26, SoutheastHEALTH announced Rachael Daume had joined the primary care team at its Jackson location. Daume has 11 years of nursing experience in the ICU, OR and neurosciences setting. She received Bachelors of Science in investigative medical science and nursing from Saint Louis University and Barnes-Jewish College of Nursing, respectively...
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Chief Justice Roberts casts wary eye on AI use in federal courts
(National News ~ 01/02/24)
WASHINGTON -- Chief Justice John Roberts on Sunday turned his focus to the promise, and shortcomings, of artificial intelligence in the federal courts, in an annual report that made no mention of Supreme Court ethics or legal controversies involving Donald Trump...
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Colorado mother suspected of killing 2 of her children makes court appearance in London
(International News ~ 01/02/24)
LONDON -- A Colorado mother suspected of killing two of her young children and injuring a third made an initial court appearance Monday in London, where she was arrested over the weekend. Kimberlee Singler, 35, was held after her initial appearance in Westminster Magistrates' Court. ...
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Israel's Supreme Court overturns key component of Netanyahu's polarizing judicial overhaul
(International News ~ 01/02/24)
JERUSALEM -- Israel's Supreme Court struck down a key component of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's contentious judicial overhaul Monday, delivering a landmark decision that could reopen the fissures in Israeli society that preceded the country's ongoing war against Hamas...
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NerdWallet: 5 financial New Year's resolutions for 2024
(National News ~ 01/02/24)
The new year is upon us, and it's a great time to plan for your financial future. Here are five financial resolutions to consider for 2024. Interest rates are still high on savings accounts right now, especially high-yield online savings accounts. Some accounts are offering more than 5% annual percentage yield, which is 10 times more than the national average on savings accounts. ...
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Russia launches record number of drones in Ukraine
(International News ~ 01/02/24)
KYIV, Ukraine -- Russia launched a record 90 Shahed-type drones across Ukraine during the early hours of the new year, and Russian President Vladimir Putin said his country would "intensify" its attacks on its neighbor. Speaking during a New Year's Day visit to a military hospital, Putin said Ukraine could expect more such strikes after shelling of the Russian border city of Belgorod that killed more than two dozen people and wounded more than 100 others...
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Israel pulling thousands of troops from Gaza in possible precursor to scaled-back offensive
(International News ~ 01/02/24)
JERUSALEM -- The Israeli military confirmed Monday that it was pulling thousands of troops out of the Gaza Strip, a step that could clear the way for a new long-term phase of lower-intensity fighting against the Hamas militant group. The confirmation of the planned troop drawdown came the same day that Israel's Supreme Court struck down a key component of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's contentious judicial overhaul plan...
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Della Robinson
(Obituary ~ 01/02/24)
Della F. Robinson, 91, of Jackson died Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023, at Jackson Manor. A memorial visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 3, at McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson. Memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 3, at the funeral home, with the Rev. Mark Graham officiating...
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Charles Rauh
(Obituary ~ 01/02/24)
PERRYVILLE — Charles F. Rauh, 86, of Perryville died Friday, Dec. 29, 2023, at Mercy Hospital Perry County. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 3, at Ford and Young Funeral Home in Perryville. Visitation will continue from 9 to 10:45 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 4, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Chapel in Cape Girardeau...
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Lois Elaine Myers
(Obituary ~ 01/02/24)
Lois Elaine Myers, 81, of Whitewater passed away Friday, Dec. 29, 2023, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. She was born Aug. 5, 1942, in Cape Girardeau County, the daughter of Dale and Ethel Irene Sawyer Grindstaff. Elaine and Robert Myers were united in marriage Sept. 4, 1964. One son, Rob, was born to their union Feb. 18, 1967, and he died Jan. 1, 1997...
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Karen McClarney-Loftin
(Obituary ~ 01/02/24)
Karen Kay McClarney-Loftin, 79, of Cape Girardeau went to be with the Lord at 1:50 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023, at her home, surrounded by those who loved her. She was born July 19, 1944, in Cairo, Illinois, the daughter of James William and Ella Louise Wilmoth-McClarney. She married Dean Loftin on May 1, 1968, in Morley, Missouri. He preceded her in death June 19, 2006...
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Gerald Brewer
(Obituary ~ 01/02/24)
PERRYVILLE — Gerald "Jerry" J. Brewer, 62, of Perryville died Friday, Dec. 29, 2023, at Mercy Hospital South in St. Louis. Ford and Young Funeral Home in Perryville is in charge of arrangements.
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More Americans think foreign policy should be top US priority for 2024, poll finds
(National News ~ 01/02/24)
WASHINGTON -- In this time of war overseas, more Americans think foreign policy should be a top focus for the U.S. government in 2024, with a new poll showing international concerns and immigration rising in importance with the public. About 4 in 10 U.S. ...
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Powerful earthquakes in Japan leave at least 8 dead, destroy buildings along western coast
(International News ~ 01/02/24)
WAJIMA, Japan -- A series of powerful earthquakes hit western Japan, leaving at least eight people dead and damaging buildings, vehicles and boats, with officials warning people in some areas on Tuesday to stay away from their homes because of a risk of more strong quakes...
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What to stream this week: 'Society of the Snow', 'Night Court', 'Good Grief'
(Entertainment ~ 01/02/24)
"Night Court" and "Schitt's Creek" star Dan Levy's directorial debut, "Good Grief", are some of the new television and movies headed to a device near you. Also among the streaming offerings worth your time as selected by The Associated Press' entertainment journalists are some new game shows on Fox and "Transformers: Rise of the Beasts" stomping onto Amazon Prime...
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'Wonka' ends year No. 1 at box office; 2023 sales reach $9 billion in post-pandemic best
(Entertainment ~ 01/02/24)
NEW YORK -- Hollywood closed out an up and down 2023 with "Wonka" regaining No. 1 at the box office, strong sales for "The Color Purple" and an overall $9 billion in ticket sales that improved on 2022's grosses but fell about $2 billion shy of pre-pandemic norms...
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Out of the past: Jan. 2
(Out of the Past ~ 01/02/24)
Beuse Scott Matheney III joined his parents, Cicely and Beuse Matheney of Sikeston at 2 a.m. on New Year's Day at Southeast Hospital; he was the first baby to be born there in the new year, weighing in at 7 pounds, 7 ounces. In the year-and-a-half since it formed, the Cape Girardeau Ethics Commission hasn't had anything to do; since the City Council appointed the seven-member panel in June 1997, the commission has met only a couple of times to establish bylaws and elect officers; as no ethical complaints have been filed in that time, it has conducted no investigations.. ...
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Matthew Weber
(Obituary ~ 01/02/24)
Matthew Richard Weber, 51, of Jackson died Friday, Dec. 29, 2023, at his home. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 2, at Ford and Young East Perry Funeral Home in Altenburg. Visitation will continue from 8 to 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 3, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Altenburg...
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CFO scholarships now open for application
(Submitted Story ~ 01/02/24)
Students can now apply for $1.7 million in scholarships administered by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks. By completing the CFO’s new universal application, students can more efficiently apply for scholarship opportunities. Students can begin the process at cfozarks.org/applyforscholarships...
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DARBY FINANCIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE MONTH
(Submitted Story ~ 01/02/24)
For release immediately, with photo January 2, 2024 DARBY FINANCIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE MONTH Kelly Darby of Jackson, a financial representative with Modern Woodmen of America, was financial representative of the month in the Missouri East Region for the month of December...
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