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Baby girl OK after being placed in 'safe haven' box at Missouri fire station
(State News ~ 02/13/24)
ST. LOUIS — A baby girl is doing well and will be put up for adoption after being surrendered at a "Safe Haven Baby Box" at a Missouri fire house, the fire chief said Monday. The infant was dropped off Thursday at a Mehlville Fire District station in St. ...
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Faces of Southeast Missouri: Dr. Steven Hoffman, PhD
(02/13/24)
Dr. Steven Hoffman, PhD, coordinator of the Historic Preservation Program at Southeast Missouri State University, says he felt like he found his place for the first time in Atlanta at age 18, working as a delivery person for a word processing service bureau. The job allowed him to walk throughout the city every day, and he loved the energy...
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Local florist shares love, challenges of dealing with Valentine's Day rush
(Local News ~ 02/13/24)
CHAFFEE — For some, Valentine's Day is a day of love. For others, it's business on rose-driven steroids. The Chaffee Flower Shop has been open for 12 years as Billie Jo Sadler opened it in 2012 after gaining a few years' experience in the industry. The annual February lovefest is her busiest day of the year, rivaled only by Mother's Day...
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Retired astronaut, SEMO alum Linda Godwin to speak at Power of Women Luncheon and Expo
(Local News ~ 02/13/24)
Retired NASA astronaut Linda Godwin was recently announced as the keynote speaker for Southeast Missouri State University's 13th annual Power of Women Luncheon and Expo on Friday, March 1, at the Show Me Center. Godwin — a Jackson native — began working for NASA in 1980 and was selected as an astronaut candidate in 1985. During her career as an astronaut, she took part in four space shuttle flights and spent more than 38 days in space...
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Jones sentenced to 125 years in prison on sex charges
(Local News ~ 02/13/24)
Joseph L. Jones was sentenced to a maximum of 125 years in the Missouri Department of Corrections after being found guilty of three counts of first-degree statutory rape, first-degree statutory sodomy, incest and providing pornographic material to a minor Tuesday, Feb. 13...
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Fisk veteran to be honored at Wall of Valor induction ceremony
(Local News ~ 02/13/24)
Fisk resident and U.S. Army veteran Don E. Eddy will be honored Friday, Feb. 16, during a Wall of Valor induction ceremony in recognition of his meritorious service during the Vietnam War...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 02/13/24)
Today is Tuesday, Feb. 13, the 44th day of 2023. There are 322 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Feb. 13, 1935, a jury in Flemington, New Jersey, found Bruno Richard Hauptmann guilty of first-degree murder in the kidnap-slaying of Charles A. Lindbergh Jr., the 20-month-old son of Charles and Anne Lindbergh. (Hauptmann was later executed.)...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 02/13/24)
Today is Thursday, Feb. 15, the 46th day of 2024. There are 320 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Feb. 15, 1965, singer Nat King Cole, who despite facing extreme racism throughout his short career sold more than 50 million records that included massive hits such as "Mona Lisa" and "Route 66," died in Santa Monica, California. He was 45...
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The CFPB is putting our banking arrangements at risk
(Column ~ 02/13/24)
Nobody likes paying fees. A fee, however, is a transparent way to reflect the price of something. And in a market economy, prices convey vital information that consumers and producers use to make good decisions. A rise in the price of apples tells producers that consumers want more apples. This prompts more apple production (and eventually, lower prices). And so, when political interference keeps prices from fluctuating freely, the result is inefficiency and waste...
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GOP misses on immigration
(Letter to the Editor ~ 02/13/24)
On the evening of Feb. 7, the Senate effectively killed a bill containing the most restrictive updating of the country's immigration laws in decades. Previously the provisions of this bill had been strongly advocated by the Republicans and were not particularly popular with the Democrats...
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Prayer 2-13-24
(Prayer ~ 02/13/24)
O Lord Jesus, our Savior and Lord, may we love others as you love us. Amen.
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Poland, France and Germany vow to make Europe stronger as fears grow over Russia and Trump
(International News ~ 02/13/24)
PARIS -- The governments of Poland, France and Germany vowed Monday to make Europe a security and defense power with a greater ability to back Ukraine, amid concerns that former U.S. President Donald Trump might return to the White House and allow Russia to expand its aggression on the continent...
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Pope, Argentina's Milei meet amid speculation Francis might finally go home
(International News ~ 02/13/24)
ROME -- Despite their rocky start, Argentina's President Javier Milei and Pope Francis appeared to have hit it off as they held their first meeting Monday amid speculation the Argentine pontiff might finally go home for a visit later this year. The Vatican said the two men met for an hour and 10 minutes, an unusually long audience by Francis' standards, especially given no translation was required. ...
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Houthi rebels fire missiles at ship bound for Iran, their main supporter
(International News ~ 02/13/24)
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- Yemen's Houthi rebels fired two missiles at a ship bound for a port in Iran on Monday, causing minor damage but no injuries to its crew, authorities said. The attack on the Marshall Islands-flagged, Greek-operated bulk carrier Star Iris shows just how widely the Houthis now target ships traveling through the Red Sea, the Gulf of Aden and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait connecting the two waterways...
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Israeli forces rescue 2 hostages in Gaza raid that killed at least 67 Palestinians
(International News ~ 02/13/24)
RAFAH, Gaza Strip -- Israeli forces rescued two hostages early Monday, storming a heavily guarded apartment in a densely packed town in the Gaza Strip as airstrikes carried out to cover the raid killed more than 60 Palestinians, including women and children...
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Trump appears at federal court in Florida for closed hearing in his classified documents case
(National News ~ 02/13/24)
FORT PIERCE, Fla. -- Seeking to turn legal problems into political gain, former President Donald Trump arrived Monday to a crowd of supporters at a federal courthouse in Florida for a closed hearing in the criminal case charging him with mishandling classified documents...
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Trump asks high court to put off election interference trial, claiming immunity
(National News ~ 02/13/24)
WASHINGTON -- Former President Donald Trump is asking the Supreme Court to extend the delay in his election interference trial, saying he is immune from prosecution on charges he plotted to overturn his 2020 election loss. His lawyers filed an emergency appeal with the court Monday, just four days after the justices heard Trump's separate appeal to remain on the presidential ballot despite attempts to kick him off because of his efforts following his election loss in 2020...
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Austin hospitalized with bladder issue, transfers powers to deputy
(National News ~ 02/13/24)
WASHINGTON -- Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was hospitalized again Sunday to address a bladder issue as he continues to recover from prostate cancer and has transferred authorities to his deputy, the Pentagon said. Austin was diagnosed with prostate cancer in December and continues to deal with complications from his treatment...
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Post-Roe v. Wade, more patients rely on early prenatal testing as states toughen abortion laws
(National News ~ 02/13/24)
WASHINGTON -- Since Roe v. Wade was overturned, many health care providers say an increasing number of patients are deciding the fate of their pregnancies on whatever information they can gather before state abortion bans kick in. But early ultrasounds show far less about the condition of a fetus than later ones. And genetic screenings may be inaccurate...
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Biden says 'key elements' of Gaza deal on table as he meets with Jordan's king
(National News ~ 02/13/24)
WASHINGTON -- Declaring that "every innocent life lost in Gaza is a tragedy," President Joe Biden welcomed Jordan's King Abdullah II to the White House on Monday for talks on how to end the monthslong war and plan for what comes afterward. The meeting with Abdullah comes as Biden and his aides are working to broker another pause in Israel's war against Hamas in order to send humanitarian aid and supplies into the region and get hostages out. ...
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House speaker casts doubts on Ukraine, Israel aid package as senators grind toward final vote
(National News ~ 02/13/24)
WASHINGTON -- House Speaker Mike Johnson late Monday sharply criticized a $95.3 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and other countries, casting serious doubts about the future of the package just as Senate leaders were slowly muscling it toward a final vote...
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Police: Shooter entered church with son, used AR-style rifle in attack
(National News ~ 02/13/24)
HOUSTON -- The shooter at a Texas megachurch Sunday had a history of mental illness and brought her young son to the attack that was carried out using an AR-style rifle and ended in an exchange of gunfire with two off-duty officers, authorities said Monday...
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Difficult driving, closed schools, canceled flights: What to expect from NE snowstorm
(National News ~ 02/13/24)
HARTFORD, Conn. -- Parts of the Northeast were preparing Monday for a coastal storm that was expected to pack high winds and dump a foot or more of snow in some areas, leading to school closures, warnings against road travel and the possible disruption of flights...
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Trump's threat to NATO allies draws little condemnation from GOP, reflecting grip on party
(National News ~ 02/13/24)
WASHINGTON -- Donald Trump's claim that he once told a NATO ally that he would encourage Russia "to do whatever the hell they want" to "delinquent" members of the group sent shockwaves through Europe over the weekend. But in Washington, most Republicans downplayed or defended remarks that seemed to invite Russian aggression...
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Fire report 2-13-24
(Police/Fire Report ~ 02/13/24)
CAPE GIRARDEAU Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls. Feb. 11 n Medical assists were made at 10:56 a.m. on Meadow Lane; 12:14 p.m. on South Spring Avenue; and 1:49 p.m. on Lawanda Drive. n At 1:56 p.m., fire alarm on South Farrar Drive...
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Police report 2-13-24
(Police/Fire Report ~ 02/13/24)
CAPE GIRARDEAU Cape Girardeau Police Department responded to the following calls. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests n A warrant arrest was reported on Siemers Drive. n A warrant arrest and third-degree domestic assault were reported. n A warrant arrest was reported on North Main Street...
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Helen Maintz
(Obituary ~ 02/13/24)
Helen Maxine Maintz, 96, of Cape Girardeau died Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024, at Lutheran Home. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 17, at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home. Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 17, at the funeral home, with the Rev. Donny Ford officiating. Burial will be at Cape County Memorial Park Cemetery...
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Dianna Held
(Obituary ~ 02/13/24)
McCLURE, Ill. — Dianna Kay Held, 73, of McClure died Monday, Feb. 12, 2024, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon Friday, Feb. 16, at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau. Memorial service will follow at noon Friday, Feb. 16, at the funeral home, with Aaron Boyd officiating...
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Thurman Blyzes
(Obituary ~ 02/13/24)
Thurman Michael "Mike" Blyzes, 70, of Friedheim passed away Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024, at his home. He was born Aug. 20, 1953, in St. Louis City to Thurman E. and Mandy Hammontree Blyzes. Thurman was a retired locomotive engineer for BNSF Railroad. He loved hot rodding whatever vehicles he had. He loved Corvettes, boats and tractors. He loved spending time with his grandchildren. Thurman was very kind and loved helping others. He was also a great storyteller...
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Clarence Barker
(Obituary ~ 02/13/24)
Clarence Elbert Barker, 91, of Cape Girardeau passed away Wednesday, Fe. 7, 2024, at his home. He was born Aug. 28, 1932, in Cody, Wyoming, to Clyde and Susa Hurley Barker. Clarence proudly served in both the U.S. Army and Air Force in intelligence for 27 years, including combat duty in Korea and Vietnam...
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Patricia Bangert
(Obituary ~ 02/13/24)
Patricia Wade Bangert, 85, of Cape Girardeau died Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, at Saint Francis Medical Center. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 16, at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau. Funeral service will be at 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 16, at the funeral home, with G. Kirk Williams officiating. Burial will be at Cape County Memorial Park Cemetery...
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Out of the past: Feb. 13
(Out of the Past ~ 02/13/24)
With all David Limbaugh's personas — lawyer, editor of his famous brother's books, Sunday school teacher — he has long aspired to be a writer; the Cape Girardeau resident is about to begin writing a nationally syndicated column for Los Angeles-based Creators Syndicate; the column will launch April 4, and the Southeast Missourian will carry it...
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New report explores perspectives of young donors
(Submitted Story ~ 02/13/24)
The Community Foundation of the Ozarks and Habitat Communication & Culture announced the release of “Shaping Tomorrow: A Study of Young Donors’ Perspectives on Charitable Giving in Southwest Missouri” at the CFO’s office in Springfield today. Representatives from Habitat shared insights with the CFO’s nonprofit partners to help them better understand the attitudes of donors under 40...
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