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Smith says Harry, Meghan interfering in U.S. election
(Local News ~ 10/10/20)
Southeast Missouri's U.S. representative has asked a foreign government to prevent two of its citizens from influencing this year's U.S. presidential election. Eighth District Rep. Jason Smith sent a letter to the British ambassadork Dame Karen Pierce, expressing concern about recent comments made by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex -- otherwise known as Harry and Meghan. In a recorded message, the couple urged U.S. voters to "reject hate speech, misinformation and online negativity."...
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COVID-19 test results lead to courthouse restrictions
(Local News ~ 10/10/20)
Cape Girardeau County Courthouse in Jackson is again operating under Phase Zero restrictions after at least one member of the courthouse staff tested positive for coronavirus. The order, issued by 32nd Judicial Circuit Court Presiding Judge Benjamin F. Lewis, went into effect at noon Friday and will remain in place at least two weeks...
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COVID-19-positive students adjust to new living arrangements at SEMO
(Local News ~ 10/10/20)
Southeast has reported more than 300 total COVID-19 cases since they began tracking and reporting virus data July 27. When a student receives a positive test result for the virus, specific steps are taken to ensure the safety of the student. Music education sophomore Ella Crader is a student residing on campus who tested positive for COVID-19 recently. Crader is living in Dearmont and adjusting to the new arrangement...
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Cape Public Library to install free public wifi in Cape parks with grant
(Local News ~ 10/10/20)
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson announced more than $872,000 in grant funding for libraries across the state, including $14,000 to Cape Girardeau Public Library, to increase broadband access, according to a news release from the Department of Economic Development...
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Virus forces changes to annual help event
(Local News ~ 10/10/20)
Project Homeless Connect will be held this week in a new Cape Girardeau location and with fewer service providers present. Credit COVID-19 for the changes. "We anticipate a much smaller number of organizations participating," said Melissa Stickel, executive director of Community Partnership (CP) of Southeast Missouri, which -- along with predecessor not-for-profit, Community Caring Council -- has put on the annual fall event for eight years...
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More than 250 new coronavirus cases reported in region
(Local News ~ 10/10/20)
More than 250 new COVID-19 cases were reported in the region Thursday and Friday, but area health officials reported only one fatality attributed to the disease. That death came Thursday in Scott County, marking the county's 19th death from the disease associated with coronavirus...
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Guided by faith, couple teaches martial arts to those with disabilities
(Local News ~ 10/10/20)
Among awards and trophies on display in the Outerlimits martial arts studio, there is the Barrier of Freedom Community Service Award from the SEMO Alliance For Disability Independence given to Master Alan Williams. The martial arts instructor couple, Alan Williams and Jani Williams, teach a variety of classes at their martial arts studio near the outer limits of Jackson. ...
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P'ville hospital CEO on 'leave,' official confirms
(Local News ~ 10/10/20)
The administrator at Perry County Memorial Hospital in Perryville has been placed on administrative leave due to what the hospital is describing as "a personnel matter." Hospital president and CEO Patrick Carron has reportedly been on leave since last month, and while no specific reason has been given for his absence, the head of the hospital board said rumors have not been accurate...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 10/10/20)
Today in History Today is Saturday, Oct. 10, the 284th day of 2020. There are 82 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Oct. 10, 1845, the U.S. Naval Academy was established in Annapolis, Maryland. On this date: In 1911, Chinese revolutionaries launched an uprising which led to the collapse of the Qing (or Manchu) Dynasty and the establishment of the Republic of China...
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Out of the past: Oct. 10
(Out of the Past ~ 10/10/20)
A Federal Aviation Administration official has concluded that the control tower at Cape Girardeau Regional Airport is "mission essential"; that conclusion leaves city officials and airport advisory board members optimistic that the FAA will continue to fund the airport tower; the city expects a final decision from the FAA this month...
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Sturm - 50 years
(Anniversary ~ 10/10/20)
Donald and Xaveria "Fat" Sturm of Gordonville will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Oct. 23 with a lunch with their children and grandchildren at River Ridge Winery. Sturm and the former Xaveria Schaefer were married Oct, 23 1970, in Jonesboro, Illinois. Their attendants were Andy Schaefer and Shirley Beggs...
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Shoving a peanut up Broadway with a crowbar, and other election wagers
(Community ~ 10/10/20)
The 1916 Presidential election was a nail-biter. Woodrow Wilson, the Democratic incumbent, faced a stiff challenge from Republican Evans Hughes. The early results on election night suggested that Hughes would pull off an upset. It wasn't until two days later that Wilson clinched the electoral college after winning California by only 3,773 votes...
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Adopt Lopez 10-11-20
(Community ~ 10/10/20)
Submitted by Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary This cute little guy is Lopez. He is a young Chihuahua in need of a loving home. If you are ready for a rewarding experience, come see us at Safe Harbor. Call (573) 243-9823.
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GT - Optimist citations
(Community ~ 10/10/20)
The 2019-2020 Cape Girardeau Optimist Club was awarded two citations for outstanding service to the youth of the community.
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Senior Center menus for Oct. 12-16
(Community ~ 10/10/20)
Senior centers are open for carryout and delivery only. Menus are subject to change. Monday: Closed for Columbus Day. Tuesday: Lasagna or chicken bacon ranch, buttered corn, garden salad, garlic bread and tropical fruit or fruit cocktail cake. Wednesday: Chicken and rice or BBQ pulled pork, mixed vegetables, pickled beets, hot roll or bun and chilled peaches or Black Forest cake...
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FYI 10-11-20
(Community ~ 10/10/20)
Downtown Sikeston will host the Scary Good Chili Cook-off, Ghouls Day Out and Haunted Ghost Tours Oct. 10. Shop downtown from 3 to 6 p.m. for scary sales and ghoulish treats. Vote for your favorite chili at the Scary Good Chili Cook-off from 4 to 7 p.m. ...
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Your gifts we are about to receive
(Column ~ 10/10/20)
A few weeks ago, I was on a long drive to my friend's mom's funeral, praying for my friend and her family, myself and what might lie ahead throughout the next few days when I felt the desire to pray one of the common table prayers. It's a prayer I have said before I eat at least two to three times a day every day for the entirety of my life...
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Blessed is the nation
(Column ~ 10/10/20)
It is hard to deny that we are all influenced by our environment. We are influenced by the people we listen to, whether it is on the nightly news, sports or entertainment. As we are drawing near to the presidential election, voices are competing for our attention. ...
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Where hospitality begins
(Column ~ 10/10/20)
Martin Luther was once asked what he would do if he knew the end was coming today. "He replied that he would plant a tree and pay his taxes." (Schriener, Thomas R. The New American Commentary; 1, 2, Peter, Jude, [Nashville, Broadman and Holman, 2003], 211.)...
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Old and new ways
(Column ~ 10/10/20)
I woke up the other morning thinking about an old time ice box, my grandma's in particular. Sixty-plus-year-old memories. For those who are younger they probably don't have a clue as to what an ice box really was and is. When I was a little boy, we'd go up to my grandparents' and there in Grandma's kitchen was a wooden box about 2 1/2-feet wide by 2 to 2 1/2-feet deep and about 4-feet tall. ...
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New York: the example America should not follow
(Column ~ 10/10/20)
New York City is becoming an economic basket case. "'We're at war': New York City Faces a Financial Abyss," screams a New York Times headline. New York City's unemployment rate stands at 16%, double the nation's average. Yet, even in the midst of a "financial abyss," the animosity of New York's liberal elite remains undeterred in its hostility toward free enterprise and entrepreneurship, the pillars of job creation and economic recovery...
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Ignoring current problems, California comes up with illogical reparations bill
(Column ~ 10/10/20)
California's state legislature just passed, and Gov. Gavin Newsom signed, Assembly Bill 3121 to explore providing reparations to California's African American population -- 155 years after the abolition of slavery. Apparently, when California's one-party government cannot find solutions to current existential crises, it turns to divisive issues that have little to do with the safety and well-being of its 40 million citizens...
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Speak Out 10-11-20
(Speak Out ~ 10/10/20)
Trump's health care plan reminds me a lot of the game show Let's Make A Deal. He wants Americans to bet their current healthcare, the ACA and Medicaid against his plan behind door No. 3. Problem is there's nothing behind door No. 3 because his plan doesn't exist...
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Prayer 10-11-20
(Prayer ~ 10/10/20)
O Lord Jesus, we worship you, for your name is above every other name. Amen.
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Police report 10-11-20
(Police/Fire Report ~ 10/10/20)
CAPE GIRARDEAU Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Assault n Assault was reported. Thefts n Burglary was reported in the 1400 block of Elfrink Street. n Theft was reported in the 700 block of North Main Street. n Shoplifting was reported in the 3400 block of William Street...
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Births
(Births ~ 10/10/20)
Daughter to Zachariah Cody and Charity Lynn Willmirth of Marble Hill, Missouri, Saint Francis Medical Center, 9:42 a.m. Friday, Sept. 18, 2020. Name, Reagan Lynn. Weight, 7 pounds, 14 ounces. Second child, first daughter. Mrs. Willmirth is the former Charity Collier, daughter of Charles and Sherri Collier of Marble Hill. Willmirth is the son of Connie Willmirth of Marble Hill. He works for Robinson Construction...
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Joyce Turner
(Obituary ~ 10/10/20)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Joyce A. Turner, 74, of Perryville died Friday, Oct. 9, 2020, at Estates of Perryville. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Monday at Ford and Young Funeral Home in Perryville. Funeral will be at 4 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, with her grandson, Justin Rollet officiating...
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Dylan Sparks
(Obituary ~ 10/10/20)
Dylan Preston Sparks, 28, of Millersville passed away Monday, Oct. 5, 2020. He was born July 28, 1992, in Poway, California, to Jason Sparks and Leatha Bartels. Dylan received his high school equivalent in January 2010. Soon after he started his career as a deck hand at Hunter Marine Barge Line in Paducah, Kentucky. He enjoyed his work on the river, was successful and well respected...
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Louis Hulshof
(Obituary ~ 10/10/20)
BENTON, Mo. -- Louis Joseph Hulshof, 32, of Benton, died Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020, at his home. He was born Aug. 6, 1988 in Cape Girardeau to Glenn and Bonnie Glastetter Hulshof. He was a member of St. Denis Catholic Church in Benton and a volunteer for NBC Fire Protection District...
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Trump says he's ready for rallies but details slim on his health
(National News ~ 10/10/20)
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump insisted Thursday that he is ready to resume campaign rallies and feels "perfect" one week after his diagnosis with the coronavirus that has killed more than 210,000 Americans, as his doctor said the president had "completed his course of therapy" for the disease...
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Trump sets out to get campaign back on track
(National News ~ 10/10/20)
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump set out to get his campaign back on track Friday, a week after he was sidelined by the coronavirus that has killed more than 210,000 Americans. As questions linger about his health, Trump began speaking directly to voters on the radio less than four weeks from Election Day, and he eyed a return to travel as soon as Monday. ...
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Trump: Justice Dept had 'plenty of time' for Durham probe
(National News ~ 10/10/20)
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump on Friday piled more criticism on the status of the Justice Department's investigation into the origins of the Russia probe, after reports that Attorney General William Barr has said not to expect conclusions before Election Day...
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White House ups offer in virus aid before talks with Pelosi
(National News ~ 10/10/20)
WASHINGTON -- The White House is boosting its offer in up-and-down COVID-19 aid talks Friday in hopes of an agreement before Election Day, even as President Donald Trump's most powerful GOP ally in the Senate said Congress is unlikely to deliver relief by then...
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World Food Program wins Nobel Peace Prize for hunger fight
(International News ~ 10/10/20)
NIAMEY, Niger -- The World Food Program won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for fighting hunger and seeking to end its use as "a weapon of war and conflict" at a time when the coronavirus pandemic has driven millions more people to the brink of starvation...
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Louisiana braces to relive a nightmare with Hurricane Delta
(National News ~ 10/10/20)
LAKE CHARLES, La.-- Residents in south Louisiana braced to relive a nightmare Friday as bands of rain from approaching Hurricane Delta began soaking the same area of the state that was badly battered by a deadly hurricane six weeks ago. The streets were largely vacant in the city of Lake Charles, where Hurricane Laura destroyed buildings in late August. ...
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Plot puts focus on governors' safety amid threats, protests
(National News ~ 10/10/20)
A plot to kidnap Michigan's governor has put a focus on the security of governors who have faced protests and threats over their handling of the coronavirus pandemic. While the alleged plot against Gretchen Whitmer is the most specific and highest-profile to come to light, it's far from the first threat against state officials, particularly Democrats who imposed business closures and restrictions on social gatherings...
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Missouri's COVID-19 response in spotlight at governor forum
(State News ~ 10/10/20)
O'FALLON, Mo. -- Republican Missouri Gov. Mike Parson and his Democratic opponent spent much of a candidate forum on Friday sparring over the governor's response to the coronavirus pandemic. Parson and Democratic candidate Nicole Galloway, along with Libertarian candidate Rik Combs and Green Party candidate Jerome Bauer, spoke at the forum in Columbia hosted by the Missouri Press Association and KOMU-TV...
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Out of the past: Oct. 11
(Out of the Past ~ 10/10/20)
Officials say action taken last week by the Missouri Highway Commission created a win-win situation for Jackson, Oak Ridge and Cape Girardeau County; thanks to a recommendation by the Missouri Highway and Transportation Department, Jackson has been placed on the department's 15-year plan with Oak Ridge, a plan that could allow for interstate interchanges to be built near both towns after 1998...
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How hairy the fly
(Community ~ 10/10/20)
A few weeks ago, I photographed this fly as it sat on the roof of my wife's car. The morning sun was shining brightly. As I zoomed the camera lens closer and closer, the hairs on the fly came into good focus. This is a beneficial insect known as a tachinid fly. It helps control other insects that damage garden plants, and I have seen them on flowers playing the part of pollinator. Tachinid flies exist in the outdoors and are seldom seen inside a house...
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