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Cape Girardeau County Commission agenda for 2/25/21 meeting
(Local News ~ 02/25/21)
Cape Girardeau County Commission 9 a.m. today 1 Barton Square, Jackson Approval of minute n Minutes from Feb. 22 meeting Communications/reports -- other elected officials n COVID-19 Update: In an effort to keep Cape Girardeau County residents safe and aware regarding the status of the virus, Emergency Management Agency (EMA) director Mark Winkler will be issuing an update at County Commission meetings. ...
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Recipes to celebrate another year of marriage
(Community ~ 02/25/21)
After cooking for Scott for 31 years now, I know his food preferences very well. Yesterday was our wedding anniversary and I always try to make it a special day for us. I usually cook at home and when our children were still at home we made it a fun, nice, family dinner...
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Water district lifts boil-water order in Cairo
(Local News ~ 02/25/21)
CAIRO, Ill. — A boil-water order issued Friday for customers of Illinois American Water in Cairo has been lifted, the water company announced Wednesday. District operations superintendent Mike Brown said extremely low temperatures last week caused several leaks in the system, which required "around the clock" repair efforts throughout the weekend followed by a series of water quality tests...
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Saint Francis hosting COVID-19 vaccination clinics in Cape, Piedmont
(Local News ~ 02/25/21)
Saint Francis Healthcare System will hold three COVID-19 vaccination clinics in Cape Girardeau and Piedmont, Missouri. In Piedmont, a vaccination clinic will be from 1 to 6 p.m. Monday at Piedmont Physician Associates, 420 Piedmont Ave. In Cape Giardeau, there will be vaccination clinics from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at Saint Francis Medical Center...
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Benton man in custody on child molestation charges
(Local News ~ 02/25/21)
A Benton, Missouri, man is in custody on child molestation charges. Dustin M. Carter, 36, was booked into the Cape Girardeau County Jail on charges of first-degree child molestation, a Class B felony. According to a probable-cause statement, Carter allegedly touched an underage victim inappropriately on numerous occasions...
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Fundraiser this Saturday for 5-year-old with leukemia
(Local News ~ 02/25/21)
Local business Offroad Nutrition in Jackson is hosting a fundraiser for 5-year-old Lukas Simmons on Saturday to raise funds for his battle against leukemia. Lukas is the son of Benji Simmons, who is an employee at Sappington Pro Outdoor. All the proceeds will be donated to the Simmons family...
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Cape Central names new assistant principal
(Local News ~ 02/25/21)
Cape Girardeau Central High School named a new assistant principal Wednesday. Andy McGill, who spent the last nine years at Sikeston (Missouri) High School where he served as an assistant principal and athletic director, will be Central's assistant principal beginning next school year...
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Increase of drunken driving not expected despite carGO shutdown
(Local News ~ 02/25/21)
Cape Girardeau police don't anticipate an increase in intoxicated driving despite locally-developed ride-hailing service carGO ceasing operations. "I would hope that the absence in this single service wouldn't create an increase in driving while intoxicated incidents within our city," Sgt. Joey Hann said. "We always stress that patrons should have a safe return plan in place before they drink outside of their homes."...
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Enjoying spring-like weather in Cape
(Local News ~ 02/25/21)
Sydney Poat, left, Collin Salvo and Leslie Mata eat ice cream on a bench along Water Street on Wednesday in Cape Girardeau. ...
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Vaccines not required for Fall 2021 semester at SEMO
(Local News ~ 02/25/21)
As students receive housing assignments for the upcoming fall semester, there's always a question of which tasks to complete before move-in. Planning new dorm decor? Check. Packing up belongings? Check. Settling any preliminary squabbles with roommates? Check, check and check...
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Southeast planning to use pre-pandemic guidelines in fall
(Local News ~ 02/25/21)
After nearly a year of COVID-19 guidelines in place on campus, the Southeast Missouri State University community may finally have a reprieve in the Fall 2021 semester. In a letter to the student body Feb. 19, provost Mike Godard said fall classes "will be offered using normal, pre-pandemic guidelines and capacities."...
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Jackson's Noah Sparks finalist for National Merit Scholarship
(Local News ~ 02/25/21)
The Jackson School District announced Wednesday senior Noah Sparks has been named a finalist in the 2021 National Merit Scholarship Program, one of two finalists from Southeast Missouri. The district posted to the Jackson High School Facebook page about the announcement and said, "This is a great achievement for Noah and we are proud of his accomplishments!"...
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Pica or No Pica? The only question you need to ask.
(Community ~ 02/25/21)
Supposedly, Monday was National Margarita Day — as if I needed another excuse to meet up with an old friend and catch up with each others lives over drinks that taste like warmth, sunshine, and summer on the rocks. We sat there enjoying each others company amid the colorful Mexican decor, laughter, and celebration all around when my past returned to haunt me. ...
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Effort to overturn City of Cape Girardeau deer ordinance to launch
(Local News ~ 02/25/21)
Signatures will soon be sought seeking a referendum aimed at repealing the new managed deer hunt ordinance passed Feb. 15 in a 4-1 vote by the Cape Girardeau City Council. If this seems like déjà vu, then your memory is intact. Eight years ago, in April 2013, the last Cape Girardeau city deer hunt ordinance was repealed by a citizen plebiscite of 1,485-1,279, with 53.7% favoring overturning the hunt...
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Meza seeks seat on Cape County health board
(Local News ~ 02/25/21)
This story is updated. Dr. Carol Meza is a physician who currently works as an adjunct professor at Maryville University in St. Louis. She and her husband reside in Burfordville and manage a small farm with goats and horses. Meza homeschools one of her children and directs a high school class. (Dr. Meza's qualifications and background can be found later in the article.)
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Today in History
(National News ~ 02/25/21)
Today is Thursday, Feb. 25, the 56th day of 2021. There are 309 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Feb. 25, 1986, President Ferdinand Marcos fled the Philippines after 20 years of rule in the wake of a tainted election; Corazon Aquino assumed the presidency...
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Speak Out 2-25-21
(Speak Out ~ 02/25/21)
Remember a few years ago when Texas politicians were taking "victory" tours in Missouri, Kansas and elsewhere to try and convince other states to deregulate, cut taxes for the wealthy and do things their way because it was so amazing? At least our electricity is on today, unlike most of Texas. ...
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Prayer 2-25-21
(Prayer ~ 02/25/21)
Lord Jesus, we trust in you with our heart and seek your guidance always. Amen.
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Finding our moral compass
(Letter to the Editor ~ 02/25/21)
If flames are shooting up from a house, and the owner says, "The house is not on fire," then he is clearly delusional. The extent of denial we see in Trumpist lawmakers about their 'house on fire' is of psychotic proportion. They keep calling for unity, but are unwilling to shed the "Stop the Steal" delusion they share with Trump. They resemble a deluded diabetic patient who looks at his gangrenous legs and says, "That is no big deal, doctor. When can I go home?"...
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Cape Girardeau police report 2/24/21
(Police/Fire Report ~ 02/25/21)
CAPE GIRARDEAU The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Assault n Assault was reported in the 500 block of Albert Street. DWI n Driving under the influence was reported at South Sprigg and Linden streets...
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Cape Girardeau fire report 2/25/21
(Police/Fire Report ~ 02/25/21)
CAPE GIRARDEAU The Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls. Feb. 23 n At 10:34 a.m., fire alarm on Franks Lane. n At 7:11 p.m., fire alarm on Saint Francis Drive. n At 7:18 p.m., fire alarm on Saint Francis Drive. n At 8:31 p.m., fire alarm on Lacey Street.
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Timothy Tucker
(Obituary ~ 02/25/21)
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. -- Timothy William "TNT" Tucker made his last pun and sarcastic joke, that he probably laughed at himself, Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021, at his home in Miami Beach. He was 64 years old. Tim was born Oct. 11, 1956, to William and Javada Tucker. ...
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Rev. Chester Kneir
(Obituary ~ 02/25/21)
MADISON, Ind. -- The Rev. Chester Landon Kneir, age 84, of Madison, formerly of Cape Girardeau, died Monday, Feb. 8, 2021, at 10:27 a.m. at the King's Daughters' Hospital in Madison. Friends may visit from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, 325 Demaree Drive in Madison...
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Karl Klaus
(Obituary ~ 02/25/21)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Karl Joel Klaus, age 71, of Perryville died Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021, in Saint Louis. At the family's request, there will be no public viewing or receiving line. Funeral service will be available to the public at 11 a.m. Friday at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Perryville with the Rev. Joseph Schlie officiating. Burial with military honors by American Legion Post 133 and the U.S. Marine Corps Honors Team will be at the church cemetery in Perryville...
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Michael Kasten
(Obituary ~ 02/25/21)
Michael Wayne Kasten, 73, of Jackson, died Friday, Feb. 19, 2021, at Ratliff Care Center. Arrangements are incomplete at this time at Ford and Sons Funeral Home in Jackson.
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Larry Jordan
(Obituary ~ 02/25/21)
TAMMS, Ill. -- Larry Omer Jordan, 79, of Tamms passed away at 5:25 p.m. Monday, Feb. 22, 2021, at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale, Illinois. Larry was born Dec. 15, 1941, in Elco, Illinois, son of the late Omer and Avis Watkins Jordan. He proudly served in the U.S. Army as a specialist and was a truck driver for over 40 years...
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Joe Hornback
(Obituary ~ 02/25/21)
Joe D. Hornback, 73, of Jackson passed away Friday, Feb. 12, 2021, near Placida, Florida. He was born Aug. 26, 1947, in Sikeston, Missouri, to Sidney and Virginia Lynch Hornback. He graduated from Egyptian High School in Tamms, Illinois, in 1966. He was drafted by the U.S. Army 1966 and was sent to Germany, where he was trained in nuclear demolition. He was honorably discharged. He then retired from SWB/AT&T after 36 years...
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Barbara Holman
(Obituary ~ 02/25/21)
Barbara Ellen Holman, age 77, of Cape Girardeau died Friday, Feb. 19, 2021, at Ratliff Care Center. She was born Sept. 29, 1943, in Waterbury, Connecticut, to Robert A. and Martha Johnson Thulin. She and Thomas Robbin Holman were married Dec. 2, 1967, in Thomaston, Connecticut...
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Harlan Fuehler
(Obituary ~ 02/25/21)
Harlan Fuehler, 69, of Shawneetown, died Feb. 24, 2021, at Jackson Manor Nursing Home in Jackson. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center was entrusted with the final arrangements for Harlan...
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Mary Crowe
(Obituary ~ 02/25/21)
HOLLANDALE, Miss. -- Graveside services for Mary Oates Crowe, 87, of Hollandale and formerly of Hayti, Missouri, will be at 2 p.m. today at the Hollandale City Cemetery in Hollandale. She passed away Monday, Feb. 22, 2021, at Magnolia Gardens in Greenville, Mississippi...
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Lisa Archer
(Obituary ~ 02/25/21)
MARBLE HILL, Mo. -- Lisa Ann Crites Archer, 52, of Marble Hill died Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. There will be no services at this time. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center is in charge of arrangements...
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John Abernathy
(Obituary ~ 02/25/21)
BRIGHTON, Tenn. -- John Robert Abernathy, 71, of Brighton died Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021, in Brighton. Private family graveside service with full military honors will be held at Apple Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Pocahontas. Ford and Sons Funeral Home in Jackson is in charge of arrangements...
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Out of the past: Feb. 25
(Out of the Past ~ 02/25/21)
Lutheran Hour Sunday is observed Sunday at Hanover Lutheran Church, 2949 Perryville Road; Dr. Dale A. Meyer, Lutheran Hour speaker, addresses the Adult Bible Class at 9 a.m. and preaches the sermon at the 10 a.m. worship service; Meyer is the second guest speaker in the church's celebration of its 150th anniversary...
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Missouri GOP-led House advances private school funding bill
(State News ~ 02/25/21)
COLUMBIA, Mo. -- Poor Missouri families could get money to pay for their children to go to private schools through a tax credit program given initial approval Wednesday in the state House. Under the proposal, private donors would give money to not-for-profits that in turn would dole out the scholarships. The money could be used for private school tuition, transportation to school, extra tutoring and other education-related expenses...