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Today in History: May 19 (5/19/24)Associated PressToday is Sunday, May 19, the 140th day of 2024. There are 226 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On May 19, 1536, Anne Boleyn, the second wife of England’s King Henry VIII, was beheaded after being convicted of adultery. On this...
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Signs of summer (5/18/24)Southeast Missourian
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Sponsored: Seventh annual Dancing with Show Me Stars to feature new silent auction (5/18/24)Nathan GladdenThe seventh annual Dancing with Show Me Stars will feature a silent auction for the first time in the event’s history. The “Heroes vs. Villains”-themed gala will start at 7 p.m. June 29 with doors opening at the Show Me Center at 6 p.m. The event...
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Today in History: May 18 (5/18/24)Associated PressToday is Saturday, May 18, the 139th day of 2024. There are 227 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On May 18, 1980, the Mount St. Helens volcano in Washington state exploded, leaving 57 people dead or missing. On this date: In...
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SEMO, Cape Central graduate selected for prestigious law program (5/17/24)8By Christopher Borro ~ Southeast MissourianA Southeast Missouri State University graduate is one of the newest recipients of a prominent scholarship geared toward those planning to practice civil rights law in the South. Miracle Bird, who received her master’s degree from the university on...
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Missouri Senate bitterness halts action as lawmakers prepare for final day of chaotic session (5/17/24)The No. 1 Republican priority, changing the requirements to pass constitutional amendments, remains mired in factional warfare that makes passage unlikely before final adjournment
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Democratic filibuster of initiative petition bill exceeds 41 hours, sets new record (5/15/24)With session ending at 6 p.m. Friday, Republicans say they could turn to a rarely-used maneuver to cut off the filibuster, but it remains a last resort
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Filibuster by Missouri Democrats passes 24-hour mark over a constitutional change (5/14/24)JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A nonstop, overnight filibuster by Democratic lawmakers in the Missouri Senate passed the 24-hour point on Tuesday as they try to reign in a Republican proposal to make it harder to amend the state constitution. Lawmakers face a 6 p.m. ...
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Last-ditch push to ban child marriage in Missouri must overcome resistance in House (5/13/24)Lawmakers trying to ban child marriage in Missouri hope a last-minute push in the legislative session’s final days can overcome opposition from some Republicans that put the bill’s chances in doubt. A bill outlawing 16 and 17 years old from getting married stalled in a House committee when a handful of Republicans voiced opposition. There are five days left before lawmakers adjourn for the year...
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Child care tax credits, a top priority for Missouri governor, face uphill battle in the Senate (5/13/24)A bipartisan package of child care tax credits championed by Gov. Mike Parson has run headlong into fierce opposition from conservative lawmakers
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House to vote on requiring delivery of bombs to Israel in GOP-led rebuke of Biden policies (5/16/24)WASHINGTON (AP) — The House was set Thursday to deliver a rebuke to President Joe Biden for pausing a shipment of bombs to Israel, voting on legislation that would seek to force the weapons transfer as Republicans worked to highlight Democratic divisions over the Israel-Hamas war...
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On the eve of his visit to China, Putin says Russia is prepared to negotiate over Ukraine (5/15/24)BEIJING (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin says his regime is prepared to negotiate over the conflict in Ukraine in an interview with Chinese media on the eve of visit to partner Beijing that has backed Moscow in its full-scale invasion of its neighbor...
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Slovakia's prime minister injured in shooting (5/15/24)BRATISLAVA, Slovakia (AP) — Media reports say Slovakia’s populist Prime Minister Robert Fico was injured in a shooting and taken to hospital. The incident took place in the town of Handlova, some 150 kilometers northeast of the capital, according to the news television station TA3. A suspect has been detained, it said...
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Biden proposes 2 Trump debates but won’t participate in nonpartisan commission's debates (5/15/24)WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said Wednesday on social media that he won’t participate in the campaign debates sponsored by a nonpartisan commission, instead challenging Republican Donald Trump to a pair of debates. “Donald Trump lost two debates to me in 2020,” Biden posted on X, the site formerly known as Twitter. “Since then, he hasn’t shown up for a debate. Now he’s acting like he wants to debate me again. Well, make my day, pal.”...
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US inflation eased last month in the first slowdown of 2024 (5/15/24)3WASHINGTON (AP) — Consumer inflation in the United States cooled slightly last month after three elevated readings, likely offering a tentative sigh of relief for officials at the Federal Reserve as well as President Joe Biden’s re-election team. Prices rose 0.3% from March to April, the Labor Department said Wednesday, down slightly from 0.4% the previous month. ...
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Scott City Police say St. Louis man on probation for robbery possessed weapon illegally (5/17/24)A St. Louis man is in jail in lieu of a $50,000 cash/surety bond for a weapons case in Scott City. Tyreece Martin was arrested after Scott City officers responded to a call that an armed man refused to leave a residence, a news release issued by the Scott City Police Department, stated...
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Central Academy's MO-Ops students post 100% passing rate on high school equivalency exams (5/17/24)6For the first time in the school's history, Cape Central Academy's Missouri Option Program (MO-Ops) students posted a 100% passing rate on the HISET exams, allowing all 13 students enrolled in the program to earn their high school diplomas. Cape Central Academy director Dr. Zech Payne gave a significant amount of credit for the accomplishment to third-year transition instructor Chris Collier, who serves as coordinator of MO-Ops...
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Several city streets to be under under construction in the next week (5/17/24)3The City of Cape Girardeau updated what street work will continue or start in the next week with Perryville Road and Lexington Avenue. According to an email, work on Perryville Road will start as soon as May 20 to 24 on Cape Rock Drive and will run to the north. The email stated Lexington Avenue from Steven Drive and Chesapeake Avenue are still closed but should reopen by May 24...
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Today in History: May 17 (5/17/24)Today is Friday, May 17, the 138th day of 2024. There are 228 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On May 17, 1954, a unanimous U.S. Supreme Court handed down its Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka decision which held that racially segregated public schools were inherently unequal, and therefore unconstitutional...
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Scout Hall's Next Act: EXP Showcase (5/16/24)Five local artists will be putting their talents on display at the EXP Showcase at Scout Hall on Friday, May 17. EXP Productions is a collaboration of musicians and songwriters from the region who have come together not only to help each other pursue their goals but to lend their talent, experience and "EXPertise" to anyone who has a song in their heart...
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Jordan asks for another extension in civil case to remove the coroner from office (5/16/24)15Cape Girardeau Coroner Wavis Jordan has asked for another 30-day extension as he tries to find an attorney to represent him in the civil case filed by the Missouri Attorney General’s Office. The state’s filing seeks to remove Jordan from his post. The request was filed Monday, May 13, a day before Jordan appeared in criminal court regarding the same accusations that he falsified death records and took cash out of a deceased person’s wallet...
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James Clay Waller III faces domestic assault charge; victim claims he was knocked unconscious (5/16/24)4James Clay Waller III, 32, of Jackson, has been charged with third-degree assault on allegations he lured a man to a location and injured the victim in a fight. The victim told police on May 5 that Waller sent the victim text messages while pretending to be someone else, according to a probable cause statement signed by an officer whose name is redacted. ...
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Cape man arrested on allegations he fired a gun while intoxicated (5/16/24)1While investigating a shots fired call, police say they found an intoxicated Cape Girardeau man who fired his weapon five times while walking near an apartment complex. Christian Cole, 34, faces the Class E felony charge of unlawful use of a weapon while intoxicated...
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SEMO relaunches online MBA degree to include students without undergrad business degrees (5/16/24)1Southeast Missouri State University announced the relaunch of its online Master of Business Administration (MBA) general management degree on Monday, allowing students to enroll in the program even if they don't have an undergraduate business degree...
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Cape County Commission receives speed limit proposal (5/16/24)Lowering a speed limit for first class counties like Cape Girardeau County involves a lengthy process.
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SEMO graduate named to Marshall-Motley Scholars Program (5/16/24)1Miracle Bird is one of 10 scholars in the program, which aims to establish civil rights lawyers to serve black communities in southern states.
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County Road 413 in Scott County closed for culvert replacement (5/16/24)County Road 413 in Scott County will be closed as Missouri Department of Transportation crews replace a culvert under the roadway, according to a MoDOT news release. This section of road is at the junction of Route W and County Road 413 near Oran. Route W won't impacted during this work, the release said. The work will take place from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday, May 20...
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Today in History: May 16 (5/16/24)Today is Thursday, May 16, the 137th day of 2024. There are 229 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On May 16, 1943, the nearly month-long Warsaw Ghetto Uprising came to an end as German forces crushed the Jewish resistance and blew up the Great Synagogue...
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Cost savings appear at heart of potential contract change between City, Chamber (5/15/24)5The City of Cape Girardeau could save $164,327 annually by merging Visit Cape and the municipal Parks and Recreation Department, according to a proposal obtained by the Southeast Missourian. The proposal, put forth by the city’s Parks and Recreation Department, has not been publicly ratified by city officials, nor has there been any other public action on the issue. ...
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Woman sets up donation drive for cat that needs leg amputated after being shot in Cape neighborhood (5/15/24)5A Cape Girardeau woman has set up a fundraiser to get care for a neighborhood cat she named Garfield, who she says was shot in the leg. Madelyn Bandermann took to social media to share that an outside cat that she feeds and cares for was missing for a few days, then returned to her house with a limp...
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Lutheran Family and Children's Service to hold mental health awareness lunch Friday (5/15/24)Mental health information will be at the forefront of an upcoming Lutheran Family and Children’s Services of Missouri (LFCS) event. In honor of May being Mental Health Awareness Month, the organization is hosting Mental Health: Let’s Taco 'Bout It from noon to 1 p.m. on Friday, May 17, at the Cape Girardeau Public Library, 711 Clark St...
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SEMO transitioning from Horizons Enrichment Center to new provider (5/15/24)1Southeast Missouri State University is transitioning services provided by the Horizons Enrichment Center to a new, yet-to-be-named provider, pending approval by the Missouri Department of Mental Health. The university will continue to operate the center until the new organization has been approved by state officials...
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Guardians of Liberty to host Meet the Candidates event (5/15/24)14Guardians of Liberty in Southeast Missouri will host a Meet the Candidates event on Tuesday, May 21. The news release states the public is invited to this free event. According to the news release, more than two dozen candidates in the Aug. 6 balloting will be participating in the event and will be available for questions...
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Scout Hall's next act: Melissa Carper's genre-blending sound (5/15/24)Melissa Carper started her music career young. From singing gospel music weekly with her family at rest homes and in church to singing at clubs, such as the Eagles and American Legion by age 12. Growing up around music shaped Carper and her sense of music style. She said when she was younger one of her favorites to put on was Hank Williams. Her music has grown from its gospel and county roots to what it is today — incorporating multiple genres such as old county, bluegrass, jazz, and R&B...
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Senators urge $32 billion in emergency spending on AI after finishing yearlong review (5/15/24)WASHINGTON (AP) — A bipartisan group of four senators led by Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is recommending that Congress spend at least $32 billion over the next three years to develop artificial intelligence and place safeguards around it, writing in a new report released Wednesday that the U.S. needs to “harness the opportunities and address the risks” of the quickly developing technology...
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Lutheran Family and Children's Service to hold mental health awareness lunch Friday (5/15/24)Attendees at an upcoming LFCS event will chow down on tacos while learning about mental health signs and services.
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Today in History: May 15 (5/15/24)Today is Wednesday, May 15, the 136th day of 2024. There are 230 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On May 15, 1948, hours after declaring its independence, the new state of Israel was attacked by Transjordan, Egypt, Syria, Iraq and Lebanon...
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Cape Girardeau County coroner waives hearing in criminal case (5/14/24)9Cape Girardeau County Coroner Wavis Jordan waived a preliminary hearing in his ongoing criminal case in Cape Girardeau County Court on Tuesday, May 14. A preliminary hearing is a standard practice for the prosecution to give evidence to convince a judge that probable cause exists for the charged crimes. Waiving such a hearing is common...
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Jackson man faces charges after allegedly threatening to kill victim, burn house down (5/14/24)A Jackson man is in jail after a victim told police he threatened to kill her and burn down the house after previous reports of abuse. Bradley J. Moreland, 41, faces Class E felony charges of third-degree domestic assault and first-degree harassment. He is being held in Cape Girardeau County Jail in lieu of $25,000 surety bond issued by Judge Frank Miller...
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Sex offender arrested on allegations of repeatedly approaching children at Cape Girardeau park (5/14/24)2A convicted sex offender living in Cape Girardeau is in jail in lieu of $25,000 cash-only bond after being accused of approaching children at a park. Cape Girardeau Police officers responded to a call on Sunday, May 12 from parents concerned that John Blackmon was seen walking toward children playing kickball...