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Cape Girardeau School Board agenda 2/24/20
(Local News ~ 02/24/20)
Regular meeting Approval of agenda Recognition n School Board Appreciation n Terrific Tigers Information, proposals or comments from the audience...
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Cape Girardeau County Commission agenda 2/24/20
(Local News ~ 02/24/20)
Approval of minutes n Minutes for Feb. 20 Communications/reports n Approve purchase order to road and bridge from Dutchtown funds -- auditor's office Public comments n Items listed on agenda...
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From the Business Desk ... After nearly 62 years, Underwood retires from Ford Groves
(Business ~ 02/24/20)
If you ask Dennis Underwood how many cars he's sold over the years, he'll just laugh. "I get asked that a lot," he told me with a grin, "but I have no idea. It's in the thousands for sure." Dennis sold his first car at Ford Groves in May of 1958, a few months before Bob Neff, whose family owns the dealership, was born...
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Murder-mystery event to raise funds for youth program
(Local News ~ 02/24/20)
Venturing Crew 4005 in Cape Girardeau gives youth aged 14 to 20 a chance to work, play and learn together, said crew adviser Sharon Wessel, and a murder-mystery event planned for Saturday will help raise funds for the group. The group is a program of the Boy Scouts of America, and uses the Scout oath, Scout law — basic character building...
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Southeast students develop community solutions in Blue Hack competition
(Local News ~ 02/24/20)
How can foot traffic be increased in downtown Cape Girardeau? That’s a question Southeast Missouri State University students raced to solve Saturday while competing at the university’s first Blue Hack. Modeled after IBM’s internal Blue Hack competition, the hackathon challenges participants to solve a community problem while working collaboratively with their peers. During Saturday’s event, students discussed solutions to creating more traffic to and through downtown Cape Girardeau...
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Business Notebook: Local printing firm announces rebranding; CHS grad to open solo law practice
(Business ~ 02/24/20)
A commercial printing company in Cape Girardeau, which has spent decades promoting the brands of other companies, is changing its own brand to better reflect its scope of services. The Printing Co. has changed its identity and is now known simply as TPC...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 02/24/20)
Today is Monday, Feb. 24, the 55th day of 2020. There are 311 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Feb. 24, 1989, a state funeral was held in Japan for Emperor Hirohito, who had died the month before at age 87. On this date: In 1582, Pope Gregory XIII issued an edict outlining his calendar reforms. (The Gregorian Calendar is the calendar in general use today.)...
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Donna Denson, local creatives honored at Addy Awards
(Editorial ~ 02/24/20)
Local creatives were recognized Wednesday night during the American Advertising Federation of Cape Girardeau's 27th annual Addy Awards. Best of Show winners included rustmedia for design of flourish magazine, Red Letter Communications in both interactive and multimedia division categories, and Southeast Missouri State University student Racheal Davis for her consumer campaign. Awards were given at the bronze, silver and gold levels, with gold level winners advancing to the district level...
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Jewell Randolph
(Obituary ~ 02/24/20)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Jewell C. Randolph, 88, of Perryville died Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Ford and Young Funeral Home in Perryville. A memorial service will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Kevin Barron officiating. Burial will be at Home Cemetery at a later date...
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Heather McCurter
(Obituary ~ 02/24/20)
SIKESTON, Mo. -- Heather Renay Mayabb McCurter, 39, passed away Friday, Feb. 21, 2020, at her home in Sikeston. Born April 10, 1980, in Sikeston, to Harry Mayabb of East Prairie, Missouri, and Brenda Laster Baker of Bertrand, Missouri, she grew up in Charleston, Missouri, and later enjoyed being a member of a dart league...
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Small businesses embrace wellness to help retain staffers
(Business ~ 02/24/20)
NEW YORK -- Every month, the 30 staffers at Chris Boehlke's public relations firm each get $100 to pay for anything that contributes to their wellness. And not just for typical expenditures such as gym memberships or yoga classes. "You can get nails done, anything you feel is helping your overall well-being," said Boehlke, co-owner of San Francisco-based Bospar. The company also has flex time and a generous time-off policy, including 17 paid holidays each year...
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Ohio woman accused of calling 911 after parents cut off cellphone
(National News ~ 02/24/20)
CANTON, Ohio — An Ohio woman was arrested for calling 911 when her parents cut off her cellphone service, authorities said. Seloni Khetarpal was arrested Feb. 13 by Massillon police and charged with disrupting police services, a fourth-degree felony, The Canton Repository reported. ...
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South Korean cases jump, China counts 150 more virus deaths
(International News ~ 02/24/20)
SEOUL, South Korea -- South Korea reported another large jump in new virus cases today a day after the president called for "unprecedented, powerful" steps to combat the outbreak that is increasingly confounding attempts to stop the spread. The 161 new cases bring South Korea's total to 763 cases, and two more deaths raise its toll to seven...
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Who is No. 1? Whoever gets to fill out 2020 Census form
(National News ~ 02/24/20)
ORLANDO, Fla. -- It's a question spouses, domestic partners and roommates are going to be forced to confront in the next few weeks as they fill out their 2020 Census forms: Who gets to be the primary person in the household? Everyone else who lives in the home has to be identified on the form by how they are related to so-called "Person 1." It's a question even the most egalitarian homes are going to have to figure out -- though it's sure to spark some intriguing conversations...
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Moderates hustle to blunt Sanders' momentum after Nevada win
(National News ~ 02/24/20)
CHARLESTON, S.C. -- Bernie Sanders' commanding Nevada caucus victory made him a top target for his Democratic rivals and a growing source of anxiety for establishment Democrats worried that the nomination of an avowed democratic socialist could cost the party in November...
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Reliability of pricey new voting machines questioned
(National News ~ 02/24/20)
In the rush to replace insecure, unreliable electronic voting machines after Russia's interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential race, state and local officials have scrambled to acquire more trustworthy equipment for this year's election, when U.S. intelligence agencies fear even worse problems...
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Prayer 2/24/20
(Prayer ~ 02/24/20)
Lord Jesus, may we place our trust in you, leaning not on our own understanding. Amen.
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Out of the past: Feb. 24
(Out of the Past ~ 02/24/20)
Business director of Cape Girardeau's public schools Larry Dew has taken an assistant superintendency at Poplar Bluff, Missouri; the Poplar Bluff Board of Education voted last night to hire Dew, and he will officially begin work July 1; he has been business manager here since 1981...
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Netflix series explores the assassination of Malcolm X
(Entertainment ~ 02/24/20)
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- A new Netflix series is tackling questions around the 1965 assassination of civil rights icon Malcolm X. "Who Killed Malcolm X?" dives into questions surrounding his accused killers and allegations of a botched investigation. The show available now on the streaming service comes as Friday marked the 55th anniversary of Malcolm X's death...
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Golden Receives an Appointment to the United States Naval Academy
(Submitted Story ~ 02/24/20)
Nettleton’s Senior, Mychal Golden, has received and accepted an offer of appointment to the United States Naval Academy class of 2024. Acceptance of his appointment is Mychal’s first step in a journey to being commissioned as an officer in the United States Navy or Marine Corps. This summer he will report to Annapolis where he will begin his four years at the Naval Academy. An All-State Kicker and Special Teams Player of the Year, Mychal aspires to play football for the Naval Academy...
- Discovery Playhouse Decades Trivia Night (Submitted Story ~ 02/24/20)
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Administration of Oath of Office
(Submitted Story ~ 02/24/20)
Vivek Malik who was appointed by the Missouri Governor Mike Parson to the Southeast Missouri Board of Regents in January was administered the oath of office by the Hon'ble Steven N Limbaugh, Jr., Federal District Judge for the Federal District Court of Eastern District of Missouri last Friday (02/21/2020)...
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Dan Carver III Achieves Circle of Success Recognition at Ameriprise Financial
(Submitted Story ~ 02/24/20)
Cape Girardeau, MO – February 24, 2020 – Dan Carver III CFP CRPC CLU ChFC, a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial in Cape Girardeau, has qualified for the company’s Circle of Success annual recognition program and will be honored for this achievement in 2020...
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