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Thousands of US bridges in poor condition
(National News ~ 04/01/24)
The rapid collapse of a Baltimore bridge that was struck by large cargo ship highlighted the importance bridges play in the daily lives of many Americans. Two construction workers who were on the bridge are dead, and four more are presumed dead. The drivers of more than 30,000 vehicles that crossed the bridge daily must find a new route around or over the Patapsco River. ...
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David Preusser named president of First Midwest Bank in Jackson
(Business ~ 04/01/24)
A Jackson resident, Preusser has more than 20 years of financial services experience. He will oversee the Jackson location while continuing to serve the community as a lender. ...
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Former Missourian reporter Mark Bliss publishes third mystery novel
(Local News ~ 04/01/24)
Local author Mark Bliss — a former Southeast Missourian reporter who is now on the Cape Girardeau City Council — is taking readers on a third trip to Elmwood, Missouri, to unravel a murder mystery once again. The third installment of Bliss’ Elmwood mystery series, "The Flynn House Murders”, was published in February. ...
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Gary Senciboy resigns as Oran mayor to focus on bid for state House seat
(Local News ~ 04/01/24)
Oran native Gary Senciboy is leaving small-town government behind with his sights set on a seat in Jefferson City. Senciboy recently resigned from his position as the mayor of Oran and filed to run for the soon-to-be vacant District 148 seat — currently held by state Rep. Jamie Burger who is running for state Senate — in the Missouri House of Representatives. ...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 04/01/24)
Today is Monday, April 1, the 92nd day of 2024. There are 274 days left in the year. This is April Fool's Day. Today's Highlights in History: On April 1, 1972, the first Major League Baseball players' strike began; it lasted 12 days. Twenty years later, on April 1, 1992, the National Hockey League Players' Association went on its first-ever strike, which lasted 10 days...
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Prayer 4-1-24
(Prayer ~ 04/01/24)
O Lord God, thank you for the gift of salvation through your Son Jesus. Amen.
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East Palestinians see red over Biden’s politics
(Column ~ 04/01/24)
Last week must have been especially rough for the people still living in the contaminated eastern Ohio town of East Palestine. On Tuesday, only hours after the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore Harbor was knocked down by an out-of-control container ship, they had to watch President Joe Biden come on national TV and promise to “move heaven and earth” to reopen the port and rebuild the bridge “as soon as humanly possible.” ...
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Old Town Cape recognizes those making difference in downtown
(Editorial ~ 04/01/24)
The Old Town Cape annual dinner recently celebrated the remarkable individuals and organizations whose contributions have significantly impacted the revitalization and enrichment of Old Town. Their contributions have catalyzed remarkable transformations within downtown Cape Girardeau, fostering a sense of belonging and pride among residents and visitors. The achievements of these individuals and organizations underscore the potential of passion-driven efforts in community development. ...
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Notable quote for week of March 31
(Business ~ 04/01/24)
Missouri House Speaker Dean Plocher spoke in favor of a piece of legislation, which passed 100-50 in the Missouri House of Representatives, that aims to gradually eliminate corporate income tax statewide. ...
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Car wash, headwear store among new Cape Girardeau businesses
(Business ~ 04/01/24)
Three new businesses have applied to operate in the city. ...
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Local chambers to host business events
(Business ~ 04/01/24)
The Cape Girardeau and Perryville area chambers are holding gatherings Thursday and Friday.
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Numerous ribbon-cuttings planned for week
(Business ~ 04/01/24)
A new hotel is just one of the ribbon-cuttings planned. ...
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Financial adviser Stan Irwin qualifies for Edward Jones recognition conference
(Business ~ 04/01/24)
Edward Jones' Momentum conference recognizes those financial advisers who have sustained successful practices through leadership, service and guidance. ...
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Cardiologist Raphael Ngengwe joins Mercy Hospital Southeast team
(Business ~ 04/01/24)
Ngengwe specializes in cardiac electrophysiology, treating issues related to the heart’s electrical system including atrial and ventricular fibrillation. ...
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NerdWallet: Do you need a prenup?
(National News ~ 04/01/24)
Prenuptial or premarital agreements, often called "prenups", have a reputation for being a tool the ultra-wealthy use to protect their assets. But as marriages have evolved, so have prenups -- and they might have more uses than you think. Prenups can give couples an opportunity to communicate about their finances and establish a clear framework for the division of property and responsibilities in case of separation, divorce or even the distribution of one partner's estate...
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Wanda Wright
(Obituary ~ 04/01/24)
Wanda Lee Wright, 92, of Cape Girardeau died Thursday, March 28, 2024, at Mercy Hospital Southeast. ...
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Debora Rohde
(Obituary ~ 04/01/24)
Debora Sue Rohde, 64, of Friedheim passed away Friday, March 29, 2024, at her home. She was born Jan. 15, 1960, in Paducah, Kentucky, to Gary and Dorothy Vandergriff Miller. She and Jim Rohde were married June 8, 1991. ...
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783 million people face chronic hunger. Yet the world wastes 19% of its food, UN says
(International News ~ 04/01/24)
NAIROBI, Kenya — The world wasted an estimated 19% of the food produced globally in 2022, or about 1.05 billion metric tons, according to a new United Nations report. The U.N. Environment Programme’s Food Waste Index Report, published Wednesday, tracks the progress of countries to halve food waste by 2030. ...
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Gmail revolutionized email 20 years ago. People thought it was Google's April Fool's Day joke
(National News ~ 04/01/24)
SAN FRANCISCO — Google co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin loved pulling pranks, so much so they began rolling outlandish ideas every April Fool’s Day not long after starting their company more than a quarter century ago. One year, Google posted a job opening for a Copernicus research center on the moon. Another year, the company said it planned to roll out a “scratch and sniff” feature on its search engine. ...
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DARBY FINANCIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE MONTH
(Submitted Story ~ 04/01/24)
For release immediately, with photo April 1, 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 March...
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Out of the past: April 1
(Out of the Past ~ 04/01/24)
Needing more space to accommodate the expected crowds Sunday for Easter worship, Lynwood Baptist Church announces its morning service will be at the A.C. Brase Arena Building, while the Osage Centre will house First Assembly of God’s morning worship. ...
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Cape Girardeau County Commission approves maintenance contract
(Local News ~ 04/01/24)
The three county commissioners renewed an agreement with a Jackson company for HVAC services.
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Gaza — truths behind all the lies
(Column ~ 04/01/24)
Prior to Oct. 7, there were roughly 2 million Arab citizens of Israel but no Jewish citizens in Gaza. Gazans in 2006 voted in Hamas to rule them. It summarily executed its Palestinian Authority rivals. Hamas canceled all future scheduled elections. It established a dictatorship and diverted hundreds of billions of dollars in international aid to build a vast underground labyrinth of military installations. “Collateral damage” Hamas began the war by deliberately targeting civilians. It massacred them on October 7 when it invaded Israel during a time of peace and holidays. It sent more than 7,000 rockets into Israeli cities for the sole purpose of killing noncombatants. It has no vocabulary for the collateral damage of Israeli civilians, since it believes any Jewish death under any circumstances is cause for celebration.
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Ford Groves dealership to relocate near SportsPlex
(Local News ~ 04/01/24)
Representatives from the 110-year-old Ford Motor Company dealership said construction on a new location by the Cape Girardeau SportsPlex should commence in the coming months.
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Gas prices eclipse $5 in California
(Business ~ 04/01/24)
The Golden State wins the gold medal for highest regular fuel prices, while closer to home prices remain high but steady. ...
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