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Deliciously down in the dumps
(Community ~ 02/03/22)
Two elderly ladies were sitting on a park bench, chatting. "Whenever I'm down in the dumps," said the first, "I get myself a new hat." The other lady, without missing a beat, replied, "I've always wondered where you got them." That's an old joke. In fact, I could trace it back at least as far as the October 1946 issue of Boys Life, and it was probably old then. ...
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Mana Tea is clever, decadent and inviting
(Community ~ 02/03/22)
Peace, tranquility, kindness, the perfect drink; all can be found at Mana Tea at 411 Broadway in Cape Girardeau. As I was searching for somewhere new to go, I found Mana Tea online and instantly smiled. "If," I thought, "this company doesn't take advantage of that pun and use a manatee for a logo, I will be highly disappointed." I wasn't disappointed. ...
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Cape police sergeant promoted to lieutenant
(Local News ~ 02/03/22)
Four Cape Girardeau police officers received promotions Tuesday. Joey Hann, who has served with the department for 15 years, was promoted from sergeant to lieutenant. Cpls. Jacob Scheper and Darrin Sides rose to the ranks of sergeant, and officer Jacob Marberry was promoted to corporal...
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What's past is prologue — remembering the blizzard of 1979
(Local News ~ 02/03/22)
Few who were living in Southeast Missouri at the time are likely to forget the events of Feb. 24-25, 1979, when an estimated 24 inches of snow fell in a matter of hours, paralyzing traffic, closing schools and crippling movement of all sorts in the region...
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Former 'Prince of the Mafia' to speak at Cape First event Friday
(Local News ~ 02/03/22)
Former New York mafia member Michael Franzese will speak at the Cape First Church Men's Event on Friday. Franzese, who was a captain or "capo" in the Colombo crime family, decided to leave the mafia and change his life. He currently resides in California, writes and travels the country, telling his story of transformation...
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Parents sue after alleged hazing death at University of Missouri
(Local News ~ 02/03/22)
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — The parents of a Minnesota man allege in a lawsuit that he has been unresponsive and requires constant medical care since being forced to drink a bottle of vodka at a fraternity at the University of Missouri. Daniel Santulli, 19, of Eden Prairie, Minnesota, was found in cardiac arrest inside a car at University Hospital on Oct. ...
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Predicted wintry weather forces many closures
(Local News ~ 02/03/22)
Cape Girardeau and Jackson school districts dismissed students early Wednesday due to predicted inclement weather in the area. According to The Weather Channel website, portions of Southeast Missouri and Illinois area will accumulate 2-5 inches of snow and .1 of an inch of ice,
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Biden says IS leader killed during US raid in Syria
(International News ~ 02/03/22)
ATMEH, Syria (AP) -- The leader of the violent Islamic State group was killed, blowing himself and members of his family up, during an overnight raid carried out by U.S. special forces in northwestern Syria, President Joe Biden said Thursday. The raid targeted Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi, who took over as head of the militant group on Oct. ...
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Local author publishes second children's book
(Local News ~ 02/03/22)
Jackson resident and award-winning author Amanda Flinn's second children's book, titled "God Made All Your Feelings," will be available Tuesday. The book is published through Beaming Books, a company that produces "high quality children's books that help kids to thrive in every part of who they are -- emotionally, socially and spiritually," according to its website, and is illustrated by Sejung Kim...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 02/03/22)
Today is Thursday, Feb. 3, the 34th day of 2022. There are 331 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Feb. 3, 1943, during World War II, the U.S. transport ship SS Dorchester, which was carrying troops to Greenland, sank after being hit by a German torpedo in the Labrador Sea; of the more than 900 men aboard, only some 230 survived. (Four Army chaplains on board gave away their life jackets to save others and went down with the ship.)...
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Winter storm packing snow, freezing rain moves across USA
(National News ~ 02/03/22)
CHICAGO -- A major winter storm with millions of Americans in its path brought a mix of rain, freezing rain and snow to the central U.S. on Wednesday as airlines canceled hundreds of flights, governors urged residents to stay off roads and schools closed campuses...
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Biden sending more troops to Europe amid Ukraine tension
(International News ~ 02/03/22)
BRUSSELS -- President Joe Biden is sending about 2,000 U.S.-based troops to Poland and Germany and shifting 1,000 soldiers from Germany to Romania as demonstrations of American commitments to allies on NATO's eastern flank amid fears of a Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Pentagon said Wednesday...
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Doctors: Cancer patients cured a decade after gene therapy
(National News ~ 02/03/22)
In 2010, doctors treated Doug Olson's leukemia with an experimental gene therapy that transformed some of his blood cells into cancer killers. More than a decade later, there's no sign of cancer in his body. The treatment cured Olson and a second patient, according to the University of Pennsylvania doctors, who said it was the first time the therapy had been studied for so long...
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Raise your hand: Schools seek volunteers in staffing crunch
(Community ~ 02/03/22)
With teacher absences mounting and substitutes in short supply, parents may be wondering: Who's teaching the kids? The answer around the U.S. could be a local police officer, National Guard soldier, state budget analyst, parent or recent high school graduate -- nearly anyone willing to help keep schools' doors open through the omicron-driven staffing crunch...
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Prayer 2-3-22
(Prayer ~ 02/03/22)
O Lord Jesus, we love you with all our heart, soul and strength. Amen.
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Speak Out 2-3-22
(Speak Out ~ 02/03/22)
The cost of perishable goods is up 7% from last year at this time. The most in 40 years. Can you say thanks to all the Democrats and their supporters. If a Caucasian male judge identified as a Black female would he be on President Biden's list as possible Supreme Court justices? That would allow him to not only put a white, Black transgender person on the court, but would cover just about everything for the woke crowd. ...
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Cancer research at risk
(Letter to the Editor ~ 02/03/22)
Critical medical research is on the cusp of being abruptly halted, abandoned or never funded to begin with should Congress fail to act and pass a 2022 budget. While we're already clearly into the new year, Congress is still stuck hashing out what they want to spend and on what with little apparent progress. ...
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Make a sweet for your sweetie
(Community ~ 02/03/22)
As we look forward on the calendar we see Valentine's Day is coming quickly. There are so many fun things to do and make for Valentine's Day, so I wanted to give you plenty of time to get ready and start making treats for your loved ones. I have pulled a variety of recipes from small-bite snacks and treats to classic red velvet cake and even a red velvet banana bread I am excited to try...
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Mary Tripp
(Obituary ~ 02/03/22)
CLEVELAND, Tenn. -- Mary Clementine Tripp passed away Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, at Brookdale Senior Living Center in Cleveland. Formerly of Cape Girardeau. She was born Dec. 4, 1942, in Jefferson City, the daughter of Joseph J. and Phyllis E. Bollinger. She married Donald Eugene Tripp on Oct. 14, 1967, in Benton. He preceded her in death June 9, 2018, after 51 years of marriage...
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Ruthie Smith
(Obituary ~ 02/03/22)
Ruthie Bernice Smith, 84, of Cape Girardeau passed away peacefully at her home Friday, Jan. 28, 2022, after a 10-year battle with Alzheimer's. She was born Aug. 7, 1937, in Manila, Arkansas, to Ellis Glen and Zerah Lee Harmon Mauldin. She and Gaylon G. Smith were married Aug. 27, 1955, in Bernie, Missouri. Together they worked Gaylon's way through college. They were partners in life for 66 years...
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Shyree Pullen
(Obituary ~ 02/03/22)
AURORA, Ill. -- Shyree Adrianna Pullen, 29, died Monday, Jan. 24, 2022, at the Rush-Copley Medical Center in Aurora. Friends may call from 11 a.m. until the funeral hour of noon Saturday at New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church in Cape Girardeau, with Elder Elisha Pullen officiating...
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Michael Livingston
(Obituary ~ 02/03/22)
ADVANCE, Mo. -- Michael Livingston, 58, son of the late John Marion and Christine Jenkins Livingston, was born Aug. 18, 1963, in Chaffee, Missouri, and departed his life Monday, Jan. 31, 2022, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. He was the owner and operator of M&J Construction in Advance. He loved searching for arrowheads, enjoyed fishing and hunting, and was an all-around outdoors man...
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Linda Lincoln
(Obituary ~ 02/03/22)
MARBLE HILL, Mo. -- Linda Irene Lincoln, 75, of Marble Hill died Monday, Jan. 31, 2022, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Visitation and funeral services will be on Monday at Hutchings Funeral Chapel in Marble Hill. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until service time...
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Kathryn King
(Obituary ~ 02/03/22)
Kathryn King, 70, of Jackson died Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, at her home. Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson. The funeral service will be at 3 p.m. Saturday the funeral home...
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George James
(Obituary ~ 02/03/22)
George H. James, 85, of Cape Girardeau died Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022, at Southeast Hospital. He was born Feb. 7, 1936, in Cape Girardeau to Henderson James and Eurice Green James. He was a member of Second Baptist Church. His hobbies included gardening, fishing and hunting...
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Lyman Farrow
(Obituary ~ 02/03/22)
Lyman Ray "Buck" Farrow of Jackson passed away Saturday night, Jan. 22, 2022, surrounded by family and friends at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau. In the late 1950s Buck was married to Patricia Bledsoe, with whom he fathered his children: Anthony "Tony" Farrow, Tamera "Tammy" Baremore, Tina Roberts and Timothy Farrow. ...
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Cape Girardeau Fire report 2/3/22
(Police/Fire Report ~ 02/03/22)
CAPE GIRARDEAU Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls. Feb. 2 n Medical assists were made at 6:47 a.m. on Sheridan Drive; 11:36 a.m. on South Broadview Street; 4:06 p.m. on South Sprigg Street; 4:55 p.m. on William Street; 10:06 p.m. on Amethyst Street...
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Cape Girardeau Police report 2/3/22
(Police/Fire Report ~ 02/03/22)
CAPE GIRARDEAU Cape Girardeau Police Department responded to the following calls. Arrest n A warrant arrest was reported. Assault n Second-degree assault, armed criminal action and first-degree property damage was reported on South Sprigg Street. Thefts...
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Route A in Perry Co. reduced for shoulder work
(Local News ~ 02/03/22)
Route A in Perry County, from Deer Crossing to County Road 444, near Altenburg, Missouri, will be reduced with a 12-foot width restriction as contractor crews perform shoulder work. According to a Missouri Department of Transportation news release, the work will be done from Feb. 14 through May 30, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily...
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Out of the past: Feb. 3
(Out of the Past ~ 02/03/22)
Coal still has a future in the Southern Illinois economy despite news of declining tonnage and sales over the past five years, a state commerce official says; the Illinois Coal Development Board, which submits an annual "coal report" to the Illinois General Assembly, reports a decline in the production and sale of coal by more than 4 million tons in 1995; the decline was blamed on increased competition with Western low-sulfur coal; the switch to the lower-sulfur coal was brought on by Phase I of the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990.. ...
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CAPE GIRARDEAU COUNTY FARMER DIRECTS AMERICA’S FARMERS GROW COMMUNITIES DONATION TO CAPE GIRARDEA COUNTY 4-H
(Submitted Story ~ 02/03/22)
Local farmer Shirley Aufdenberg recently directed a $2,500 Bayer Fund America’s Farmers Grow Communities donation to Cape Girardeau County 4-H. Cape Girardeau County 4-H will use the funds to send 4-H members to camp in the summer and to send 4-H Junior Leaders on an exchange trip to Minnesota...
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