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Cape city to see increased revenue from SkyWest flights
(Local News ~ 12/18/17)
SkyWest Airlines is expected to pay the city of Cape Girardeau more than $426,000 over a two-year period, ending Nov. 30, 2019, city officials said. That revenue figure is calculated on the basis of a new two-year agreement with the commuter airline, which the city council is expected to approve Monday...
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Humane Society of Southeast Missouri celebrates 40th anniversary
(Local News ~ 12/18/17)
When the Humane Society of Southeast Missouri began in 1976, Gynel Nickell was director and sheltered dozens of animals in her own home. That was before the purchase of the current facility near Route W in Cape Girardeau in 1978. As the first director, Nickell nurtured the society through its early years and set standards for animal welfare in the area...
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Southeast rings bell for 807 December graduates
(Local News ~ 12/18/17)
As the carillon within the dome of Academic Hall reverberated its vibrant tone on Saturday, the words of Nelson Mandela rang out around campus. "It always seems impossible, until it is done." That was the message university President Carlos Vargas passed on that resonated with the 807 new graduates of Southeast Missouri State University at their commencement ceremony...
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New regents president named after Knudtson decides not to seek second term
(Local News ~ 12/18/17)
Donald G. LaFerla of Carthage, Missouri, was unanimously voted to become the next president of the Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents after former Cape Girardeau mayor Jay Knudtson decided to not seek a second term in the role.
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Business Notebook: Lacefield Music selling pianos in Cape; one has a price tag of $100K
(Business ~ 12/18/17)
Cathy McReynolds, president of Lacefield Music & 88 Play Piano of St. Louis, said the decision to set up a temporary shop in Cape Girardeau's West Park Mall was a step in the right direction. Lacefield is the nearest Kawai piano dealer this side of Memphis, Tennessee, she said, and because the company already serves the Cape Girardeau area, the store made sense...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 12/18/17)
Today is Monday, Dec. 18, the 352nd day of 2017. There are 13 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Dec. 18, 1892, Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky's ballet "The Nutcracker" publicly premiered in St. Petersburg, Russia; although now considered a classic, it received a generally negative reception from critics...
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Jackson family combines light display with a cause
(Editorial ~ 12/18/17)
There are endless ways to be charitable. One Jackson family is using Christmas lights to raise money for others. According to a story by Ben Matthews, Brian and Angela Hubbard have been working since June on a Christmas light and music display, working hard on programming light sequences to set up something of a Christmas show in their front yard. ...
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Trump: I'm not considering firing special counsel Mueller
(National News ~ 12/18/17)
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump said Sunday he is not considering firing special counsel Robert Mueller even as his administration again was forced to grapple with the growing Russia probe that has shadowed the White House for much of his initial year in office...
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McCain returning home to Arizona, will likely miss tax vote
(National News ~ 12/18/17)
WASHINGTON -- Republican Sen. John McCain is returning home to Arizona after being hospitalized for the side effects of his brain-cancer treatment and likely will miss a crucial vote on the GOP tax package, President Donald Trump said Sunday. Trump told reporters he had spoken to McCain's wife, Cindy, after her husband had spent about a week at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Maryland...
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U.S. soldier fought to end after ambush in Niger
(National News ~ 12/18/17)
WASHINGTON -- Army Sgt. La David T. Johnson died in a hail of gunfire, hit as many as 18 times as he took cover in thick brush, fighting to the end after fleeing militants who had killed three comrades in an October ambush in Niger, The Associated Press learned...
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Special counsel obtains thousands of Trump transition emails
(National News ~ 12/18/17)
WASHINGTON -- Special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian contacts with President Donald Trump's campaign has gained access to thousands of emails sent and received by Trump officials before the start of his administration, according to several people familiar with Trump's transition...
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'The Last Jedi' opens with $220M, second best weekend all-time
(Entertainment ~ 12/18/17)
NEW YORK -- "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" will happily settle for second. Rian Johnson's second installment in the third "Star Wars" trilogy rocketed to a debut of $220 million at the North American box office, according to studio estimates Sunday. That gives "The Last Jedi" the second-best opening ever, slotting in behind only its predecessor, "The Force Awakens."...
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Out of the past: Dec. 18
(Out of the Past ~ 12/18/17)
The Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents has hired Charles E. Kupchella, dean of the Ogden College of Science, Technology and Health and professor of biology at Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green, as Southeast's new provost...
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Todd Woodney
(Obituary ~ 12/18/17)
Todd Woodney, 54, of Cape Girardeau, formerly of Tamms, Illinois, passed away Friday, Dec. 15, 2018. He was born Nov. 30, 1963, in Centreville, Illinois, the son of Larry and JoAnn Bennett Woodney. Todd owned and operated HTW Motors in East Cape Girardeau, Illinois. He was a car enthusiast; if it had wheels, he was interested in it
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Saundra Sharp
(Obituary ~ 12/18/17)
OLIVE BRANCH, Ill. -- Saundra Kaye Sharp, 75, of Olive Branch died Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017, at her home. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday at Jones Funeral Home Villa Ridge. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with Pastor Mike Sharp officiating...
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Dustin Sample-Hamilton
(Obituary ~ 12/18/17)
Dustin Robert Sample-Hamilton, 23, of Jackson died Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home. The funeral will be at noon Thursday at the funeral home.
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Milton Mueller
(Obituary ~ 12/18/17)
Milton Mueller, 90, of Cape Girardeau died Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, at The Lutheran Home. Arrangements are incomplete at Ford and Sons Funeral Home.
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Norma Koenig
(Obituary ~ 12/18/17)
UNIONTOWN, Mo. — Norma J. Koenig, 83, of Uniontown died Friday, Dec. 8, 2017, at Estates of Perryville in Perryville, Missouri. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday at Young and Sons Funeral Home. The funeral will be at noon Thursday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Matthew Marks officiating. Burial will be in Cape County Memorial Park Cemetery in Cape Girardeau.
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Edna Kirn
(Obituary ~ 12/18/17)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Edna A. Kirn, 99, of Perryville died Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017 at her home. She was born June 7, 1918, in Perryville, daughter of Romanus and Anna Hoffman Zahner. She and Edward J. Kirn were married Nov. 16, 1943. He preceded her in death Sept. 8, 1988...
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Frances Hodges
(Obituary ~ 12/18/17)
Frances Lorraine Hodges, 91, of Cape Girardeau died Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, at Chateau Girardeau Health Center. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Cape County Memorial Park Cemetery in Cape Girardeau...
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Charles Haman
(Obituary ~ 12/18/17)
Charles Thomas Haman, 80, of Cape Girardeau passed away Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, at Southeast Hospital. He was born March 24, 1937, in Cape Girardeau to Chester A. and Lucille E. Able Haman. Charles and Regenia H. Lueder were married Oct. 10, 1959, at Trinity Lutheran Church of Egypt Mills...
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Sheila Hall
(Obituary ~ 12/18/17)
Sheila Ann Hall, 53, of Jackson, formerly of Sikeston, Missouri, passed away Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017, surrounded by her family. She was born Jan. 28, 1964, daughter of Shirell and Martha Griggs True. She and Tim Hall were married Feb. 26, 1983. Sheila served in the Lord's ministry with her husband for 34 years. She loved and adored her family...
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Frances Erwin
(Obituary ~ 12/18/17)
ST. MARY, Mo. — Frances M. Erwin, 103, of St. Mary died Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017, at her home. Visitation will be from 7:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at Young and Sons Funeral Home. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Richard Kasznel officiating. Burial will be in Home Cemetery.
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Laura Adams
(Obituary ~ 12/18/17)
ST. MARY, Mo. -- Laura Ann Adams, 46, of St. Mary died Friday, Dec. 16, 2017, at her home. Young and Sons Funeral Home Inc. in Perryville, Missouri, provided the arrangements.
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Cape Girardeau fire report 12/18/17
(Police/Fire Report ~ 12/18/17)
The Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls: Friday n Medical assists were made at 12:19 a.m. on Jefferson Avenue; 10:27 a.m. on North Kingshighway; 11:26 a.m. on Towers Circle; 11:47 a.m. on South Mount Auburn Road; 1:05 p.m. on Cape Meadows Circle; 1:34 p.m. on Sussex Drive; 4;48 p.m. on North Frederick Street; and 11:49 p.m. on Jefferson Avenue...
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Cape Girardeau police report 12/18/17
(Police/Fire Report ~ 12/18/17)
The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. DWI n A suspect was in custody pending formal charges of driving while intoxicated at 1801 Carondalet Ave. Arrests n A suspect was in custody pending formal charges of forgery and stealing at 1622 N. Kingshighway...
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Flames threaten coastal communities as firefighters mourn
(National News ~ 12/18/17)
LOS ANGELES -- Thousands of firefighters tried Sunday to shield coastal communities from one of the biggest wildfires in California history while a funeral procession rolled past burn-scarred hillsides in honor of one of their colleagues who was killed battling the flames...
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Missourians discuss being blocked on Greitens' social media
(State News ~ 12/18/17)
COLUMBIA, Mo. -- Missouri residents who have been blocked from posting opinions on Gov. Eric Greitens' social-media accounts say they are frustrated the governor apparently doesn't want to hear opinions from those who challenge or disagree with him...
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Cape Girardeau County Commission agenda 12/18/17
(Local News ~ 12/18/17)
Approval of minutes n Minutes of Dec. 14 meeting Communications/reports -- other elected officials n None at this time Public comments n Items listed on the agenda Routine business...
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Jackson Board of Aldermen agenda 12/18/17
(Local News ~ 12/18/17)
Approval of minutes n Minutes of regular meeting of 12/04/2017 n Financial affairs n Monthly bills Action Items n Power and light committee n Consider a motion approving the 2018 city of Jackson sewer, water and electric utility service rate schedule...
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Cape Girardeau City Council agenda 12/18/17
(Local News ~ 12/18/17)
Items for discussion n Planning and Zoning Commission report n Cape SportsPlex operations report n Magnet recruitment presentation Regular session, 7 p.m. Public hearings...
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Sections of Lexington to be closed for sidewalk, curb work
(Local News ~ 12/18/17)
Work closing westbound Lexington Avenue between Cape Rock Drive and Sherwood Drive will begin this morning, according to a news release from the city of Cape Girardeau. Detours will direct drivers around the closed area via Cape Rock and Perryville Road, the release states. Rotary Drive through Kiwanis Park also will be blocked at its intersection with Lexington Avenue, according to the release...
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People on the move 12/18/2017
(Business ~ 12/18/17)
Bruce Qualls of Jackson, a Modern Woodmen of America representative, completed a five-day educational program at Modern Woodmen's home office in Rock Island, Illinois. The program focused on comprehensive financial services for families and small businesses. Participants studied the effect of Social Security benefits and inflation on financial plans...
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Christmas tail: Europe deal could slow yuletide lobster biz
(Business ~ 12/18/17)
PORTLAND, Maine -- A trade deal between Canada and the European Union could amount to a lump of coal for the U.S. at Christmastime. The Christmas season typically is a busy time of year for American seafood exporters, as the type of lobster that is native to North America is popular in some European countries around the holiday...
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A look at some winners and losers under the GOP tax plan
(Business ~ 12/18/17)
WASHINGTON -- Count President Donald Trump among the personal winners in the $1.5 trillion tax package congressional Republicans are on the verge of passing. It's not only a political score for Trump but likely a windfall for his real estate empire, too...
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With Christmas nearing, retailers feel pressure to deliver
(Business ~ 12/18/17)
NEW YORK -- The pressure to deliver for online shoppers is on. With Christmas on a Monday, most retailers have one fewer day to get packages delivered on time. Some are pushing up their deadlines for standard delivery or free shipping. And after promoting the convenience of buying online with store pickup, retailers are also trying to satisfy lots of customers coming in to collect their orders...
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What is net neutrality, and why does it matter?
(Business ~ 12/18/17)
NEW YORK -- "Net neutrality" regulations, designed to prevent internet service providers like Verizon, AT&T, Comcast and Charter from favoring some sites and apps over others, are on the chopping block. On Thursday, the Federal Communications Commission voted to not only undo the Obama-era rules that have been in place since 2015, but forbid states to put anything similar in place...
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Residents voice concerns about juvenile-justice system
(Local News ~ 12/18/17)
Residents received an opportunity to voice their thoughts about the state’s juvenile-justice system during a public forum Saturday at St. James AME Church in Cape Girardeau. The forum was the fifth in Missouri, with previous ones in St. Louis, Kansas City and Springfield to pursue input from Missourians statewide
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Suspect in custody after shooting of two men in Cape
(Local News ~ 12/18/17)
Chad V. Mcelrath, 39, of Cape Girardeau was taken into custody about 11 p.m. Saturday and charged with several felony counts after being accused of shooting two Cape Girardeau men earlier that evening. Mcelrath is charged with two counts of Class A felony first-degree assault and two counts of felony armed criminal action and unlawful use of a weapon, according to Cape Girardeau Police Department public-information officer Rick Schmidt...
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Prayer 12/18/17
(Prayer ~ 12/18/17)
O Father God, may all be comforted with your love and peace. Amen.
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Speak Out 12/18/17
(Speak Out ~ 12/18/17)
Anyone who physically sexually assaults another person should be held accountable, period. No exceptions, including past presidents. But this last resurgence of allegations against President Trump are obviously orchestrated by the Democratic party. This was initially brought up before the election in a bid to disqualify him and it didn't stick. ...
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Births 12/18/17
(Births ~ 12/18/17)
Son to Chris and Megan Ashley Cota of Sikeston, Missouri, Saint Francis Medical Center, 8:34 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2017. Name, Cruz. Weight, 7 pounds, 15 ounces. First child. Mrs. Cota is the former Megan Lape, daughter of Karen Lape of Jackson. She is employed by AT&T. Cota is the son of Susana Payan of Sikeston. He is employed by the Sikeston School District...
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Montgomery Bank Raises $14,000+ for United Way
(Submitted Story ~ 12/18/17)
Employees with Montgomery Bank presented United Way of Southeast Missouri with a $14,638.94 check last week. These funds will aid over 24 United Way partner agencies in Southeast Missouri who continue working tirelessly to strengthen our community. Please help us thank our friends at Montgomery Bank for their generosity and continued support!...
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Celebrate Jesus
(Submitted Story ~ 12/18/17)
St. Paul Lutheran School in Jackson welcomed families with young children to the “Celebrate Jesus!” event held on Saturday, Dec. 16. Just over 300 people attended and enjoyed viewing a live nativity, making Christmas crafts, experiencing various sensory activities, playing games including a Christmas obstacle course, and dressing up in nativity costumes!...
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