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Roundabout incident leads to crash involving Poplar Bluff man
(Local News ~ 05/07/21)
A Poplar Bluff, Missouri, man was slightly injured Tuesday in Johnson County, Missouri, when he failed to negotiate a roundabout. A 1998 Kenworth driven by David Cole, 52, left the south side of Highway 13 and struck an embankment, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol report...
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Sikeston man hurt in one-vehicle wreck
(Local News ~ 05/07/21)
A 35-year-old Sikeston, Missouri, man was injured in a one-vehicle crash in New Madrid County, Missouri. The crash occurred at 11:15 p.m. Wednesday on Highway 80 in Matthews, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol report. Marko Sawyer was eastbound when his 2008 Ford Fusion left the roadway and overturned...
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Man arrested for alleged motor vehicle violations
(Local News ~ 05/07/21)
A Tennessee man was taken into custody Tuesday in Cape Girardeau County for several alleged driving violations. A Missouri State Highway Patrol report stated Johnathan Harrington, 37, of Millington, Tennessee, was cited for felony first-degree tampering with a motor vehicle, driving while intoxicated (alcohol and drugs), driving with no valid license, failure to yield to an emergency vehicle and careless and imprudent driving...
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Two injured in Stoddard County crash
(Local News ~ 05/07/21)
Two people were injured in a Stoddard County, Missouri, crash Wednesday. A 2013 Dodge Avenger driven by Dustin Reed, 27, of Mesquite, Texas, was eastbound on Route U, 5 miles west of Bernie, Missouri, when it collided with a northbound 2019 Hyundai Sonata driven by Joshua Taylor, 29, of Kansas City, Kansas. A Missouri State Highway Patrol report stated Taylor’s vehicle failed to yield to Reed’s vehicle in an intersection at about 5:15 p.m. ...
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Slow interstate driving ends with woman's arrest
(Local News ~ 05/07/21)
An Advance, Missouri, woman was arrested Thursday on several alleged violations. According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol report, Laina Morse, 43, was taken into custody about 2 a.m. on a Stoddard County, Missouri, warrant for failure to appear on a charge of possession of a controlled substance. She was cited for alleged driving while intoxicated, felony possession of a controlled substance ...
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Fisk woman dies in crash
(Local News ~ 05/07/21)
A Fisk, Missouri, woman died Thursday morning in a crash on Route B east of Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Amanda LeGrand, 54, was driving a 2004 Dodge Durango northbound when she pulled into the path of a westbound 2000 Freightliner driven by Kyle Oberkramer, 30, of Broseley, Missouri...
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Political consultant David Barklage indicted on tax charge
(Local News ~ 05/07/21)
David Barklage, a political consultant and lobbyist whose clients have included several prominent Republicans in state government, has been indicted on a felony tax charge. The indictment handed up in U.S. District Court in St. Louis on April 28 and unsealed Thursday alleges Barklage of Cape Girardeau failed to report $443,633 in income from 2012 through 2014. As a result, according to the indictment, he failed to pay $151,843 in taxes. ...
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County offices, courts observe Truman birthday
(Local News ~ 05/07/21)
In observance of President Harry S. Truman's birthday Saturday, Cape Girardeau County offices and state courts will be closed Friday. Normal business hours will resume Monday. Truman was born May 8, 1884, and died Dec. 26, 1972, at age 88.
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Celebrating National Day of Prayer
(Local News ~ 05/07/21)
An audience member raises his hand during a song at Thursday's National Day of Prayer event at La Croix United Methodist Church in Cape Girardeau. The event was a cooperative effort of La Croix, Cape First Church, Lighthouse United Church and Lynwood Baptist Church. The National Day of Prayer is held on the first Thursday of May each year.
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Suspicious fires not always 'arson'
(Local News ~ 05/07/21)
Though a dozen fires in and around Cape Girardeau in the past six months have been labeled as "arsons" on the city police department's website, it's doubtful those cases will result in criminal convictions, according to the city's fire marshal. Greg Hecht of Cape Girardeau Fire Department said proving arson includes intent to do harm, and few suspicious fires lead investigators to discover evidence of harmful intent...
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Judge Limbaugh reflects on Birds Point levee ruling 10 years later
(Local News ~ 05/07/21)
At about 10 p.m. May 2, 2011, the night sky over a portion of Southeast Missouri lit up as explosions obliterated a levee holding back the bulging Mississippi River. The concussions rang through the region. A collective sigh of relief floated up from Cairo, Illinois. And those who lived and worked on the 130,000 acres making up Birds Point-New Madrid Floodway in Mississippi County, Missouri, watched as the floodwaters came...
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COVID active cases showing 'uptick' in Cape County, trending younger
(Local News ~ 05/07/21)
Cape Girardeau County Emergency Management Agency director Mark Winkler told the County Commission on Thursday about an increase in new active coronavirus cases from 16 to 39 in a week's time. "We're starting to see the virus being more prevalent among younger folks, those under the age of 22," said Winkler, who has been the county's EMA director since 2018...
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Boy Scout raising money for bike repair stations on LaCroix Trail
(Local News ~ 05/07/21)
A local Boy Scout from Troop 4016, Jacob Mahnke, 14, of Cape Girardeau is raising money to purchase and install three bike repair stations with air pumps on the Cape LaCroix Trail in Cape Girardeau as part of his Eagle Scout service project. His goal is to install them along the trail in Shawnee Park, Arena Park and the trail entrance by the Osage Centre...
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Sponsored: Team Fish Real Estate expands as business booms
(B Magazine ~ 05/07/21)
Many have heard the expressions “there are plenty of fish in the sea,” which is true, but not all “fish” are quite like these. Kathi and her son, Jake, began building their Southeast Missouri real estate empire over a decade ago on a foundation of ethics, faith in God and helping people...
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Missouri bicentennial: The Little River Drainage District
(Local News ~ 05/07/21)
It may be difficult to fathom today but very large swamps once covered more than a million acres in the Missouri Bootheel, leading to a term, "Swampeast Missouri," a moniker still used by some in the region. ...
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Missouri Bicentennial Quilt on display at Cape River Heritage Museum
(Local News ~ 05/07/21)
The Missouri Bicentennial Quilt will be on display starting today at the Cape River Heritage Museum in Cape Girardeau. The quilt commemorates Missouri's 200th anniversary of becoming a state. The Heritage Museum will unveil the quilt at 5 p.m. Friday with a wine and cheese reception...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 05/07/21)
Today is Friday, May 7, the 127th day of 2021. There are 238 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On May 7, 1945, Germany signed an unconditional surrender at Allied headquarters in Rheims, France, ending its role in World War II. On this date:...
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Summertime Pet Safety
(05/07/21)
Keeping your furry friends healthy during warm months
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Connecting the Dots of the County’s History
(05/07/21)
Narratives of enslaved peoples and divorce documents at the Cape Girardeau County Archives
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Prayer 5/7/21
(Prayer ~ 05/07/21)
O Lord God, may we rejoice always, pray continually, and give thanks in all circumstances. Amen.
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A tribute to moms on Mother's Day
(Editorial ~ 05/07/21)
Each of us owe a debt of gratitude to our mothers, if for no other reason the gift of life itself. On Sunday, we'll celebrate Mother's Day and all the moms who selflessly give of themselves for their families. Today's mothers do it all -- homemakers, workers, bosses, coaches, taxi drivers for their children's activities and so much more. And they do it putting the needs of their family above their own...
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Biden's plan won't help infrastructure or the environment
(Column ~ 05/07/21)
The Biden administration has made the fight against climate change a central part of its $2 trillion infrastructure plan. This legislation, if it ever sees the light of day, would shovel more than $100 billion of subsidies toward boosting the market for electric vehicles, as well as updating the country's electric grid to make it allegedly more resilient to climate disasters...
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Cape Girardeau fire report 5/7/21
(Police/Fire Report ~ 05/07/21)
CAPE GIRARDEAU The Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls. May 5 n Medical assists were made at 2:09 a.m. on Greenway Drive; 11:25 a.m. on North Fountain Street; 11:42 a.m. on North Spanish Street. n At 7:20 a.m., lift assist on South Spring Avenue...
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Cape Girardeau police report 5/7/21
(Police/Fire Report ~ 05/07/21)
CAPE GIRARDEAU Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. DUI n Driving under the influence was reported in the 500 block of South Frederick Street. n Driving under the influence was reported at Clark Avenue and Whitener Street. Thefts...
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Kenneth Williams
(Obituary ~ 05/07/21)
SIKESTON, Mo. -- On the beautiful Spring morning of Wednesday, May 5, 2021, Kenneth D. Williams made his journey home to Jesus. He was 87 years old. Born Sept. 8, 1933, to the late Andrew Leroy and Claribel Robinson Williams in Jackson, Tennessee, he was the fifth of seven siblings. He is survived by his youngest sister, Clara Lynn Williams of Jackson, Tennessee...
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Linda Owen
(Obituary ~ 05/07/21)
Linda Joyce Owen, 72, of Scott City died Tuesday, May 4, 2021, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. Services will be held at a later date. Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Scott City was in charge of arrangements
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Dale Lambert
(Obituary ~ 05/07/21)
WILDWOOD, Mo. -- Dale Lambert, 79, of Wildwood passed away Monday, May 3, 2021, at his home. He was born Feb. 17, 1942, at Dongola, Missouri, son of Charley and Ruby Lambert. In December 1963 he married Diane Kuhlmann, and they had a son, Daniel Lambert, and a daughter, Dana Wells...
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Beverly Duncan
(Obituary ~ 05/07/21)
BENTON, Mo. -- Beverly Sue Duncan, 81, of Benton passed away Wednesday, May 5, 2021, at her home. She was born Feb. 25, 1940, in Bertrand, Missouri, daughter of the late Jack and Henrietta Eastwood Conyers. She was married to Harlan Ray Duncan. He survives of the home...
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Animal Crossing among 4 inductees to Video Game Hall of Fame
(Community ~ 05/07/21)
ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- The World Video Game Hall of Fame on Thursday inducted the groundbreaking Microsoft Flight Simulator, franchise-inspiring Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?, award-winning StarCraft and Animal Crossing, whose popularity has surged during the pandemic...
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India's gov't eases hospital oxygen shortage as demand jumps
(International News ~ 05/07/21)
NEW DELHI — Under order by the Supreme Court, India's government on Thursday agreed to provide more medical oxygen to hospitals in the capital city of New Delhi, potentially easing a 2-week-old shortage that worsened the country's exploding coronavirus crisis...
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Facebook's oversight board: Watchdog or distraction?
(National News ~ 05/07/21)
Facebook's oversight board, which on Wednesday upheld the company's ban of former President Donald Trump, also had some harsh words for the company. Calling Facebook's indefinite ban of Trump a "vague, standardless penalty," the board accused Facebook -- its corporate sponsor -- of seeking to "avoid its responsibilities" by asking its quasi-independent oversight group to resolve the issue...
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More support easing vaccine patent rules, but hurdles remain
(National News ~ 05/07/21)
GENEVA — Several world leaders Thursday praised the U.S. call to remove patent protections on COVID-19 vaccines to help poor countries obtain shots. But the proposal faces a multitude of hurdles, including resistance from the pharmaceutical industry...
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Sheriff: Girl shoots 3 at Idaho school; teacher disarms her
(National News ~ 05/07/21)
BOISE, Idaho — A sixth-grade girl brought a gun to her Idaho middle school, shot and wounded two students and a custodian and then was disarmed by a teacher Thursday, authorities said. The three were shot in their extremities and were expected to survive, officials said at a news conference. ...
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Out of the past: May 7
(Out of the Past ~ 05/07/21)
A soft recycling market is forcing Cape Girardeau to reopen its long-dormant waste-processing facility and drop BFI; the recycling center behind the Department of Public Works building closed a year ago when the city contracted with Browning-Ferris Industries to handle residents' recyclable items; the agreement said BFI would process the items for $45 ton; BFI officials called Public Works director Doug Leslie Friday to say the market softened and the new price is $160 a ton, effective June 1; Leslie told the City Council last night the city couldn't tolerate the price increase.. ...
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GOP consultant, lobbyist Barklage faces tax charge
(State News ~ 05/07/21)
David Barklage, a political consultant and lobbyist whose clients have included several prominent Republicans in state government, has been indicted on a felony tax charge. The indictment handed up in U.S. District Court in St. Louis on April 28 and unsealed Thursday alleges Barklage of Cape Girardeau failed to report $443,633 in income from 2012 through 2014. As a result, according to the indictment, he failed to pay $151,843 in taxes...
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(Submit an Act of Kindness)
(Submitted Story ~ 05/07/21)
Name Elizabeth Gooch Email egooch@semissourian.com Phone number 573-318-5894 My husband and I are local foster parents. We love helping local kids, parents, and DSS in a time of need. Foster homes are full in our county and there is always a need for more. ...
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