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Actor Dirk Benedict speaks about Angelou film at SEMO
(Local News ~ 04/09/22)
Actor Dirk Benedict visited Cape Girardeau this week to discuss the Maya Angelou movie "Georgia, Georgia," in which he starred. Best known for playing Lt. Starbuck on "Battlestar Galactica" and Faceman on "The A-Team," Benedict's appearance was part of Southeast Missouri State University's "See Me Series," a new initiative to allow the university and surrounding community the opportunity to explore and discuss diverse creative works...
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Cape Girardeau's Codefi joins Springfield firm in announcing job creation initiative
(Local News ~ 04/09/22)
Cape Girardeau's Codefi LLC -- a technology incubator -- has joined eFactory of Springfield, Missouri, in announcing the launch of what both are calling "one of the largest regional workforce and business development networks in state history." In a Friday announcement in the lobby of Cape's Marquette Tower, Codefi co-founder James Stapleton referred to the Southern Missouri Innovation Network (Innovate SOMO) as a "first-of-its-kind regional network."...
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Cheers for Jackson, who declares, 'We've made it, all of us'
(National News ~ 04/09/22)
WASHINGTON -- Tearfully embracing a history-making moment, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson said Friday her confirmation as the first Black woman to the Supreme Court showed the progress of America, declaring, ?We've made it -- all of us." Jackson delivered emotional remarks on the sunny White House South Lawn a day after the Senate approved her nomination, saying, it was a development the entire country could be proud of...
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Out of the past: April 9
(Out of the Past ~ 04/09/22)
For 47 years, Ratliff Grocery has been an unchanging institution for the people living in South Cape Girardeau; unfortunately, what national grocery chains and the Mississippi River couldn't beat may come to an unwilling end due to Father Time; ill health has caused Juanita Ratliff, owner of Ratliff's Grocery since 1950, to close the business, and she is unsure whether the store will reopen...
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Patterson-67 years
(Anniversary ~ 04/09/22)
Hollis and Jeanette Patterson of Jackson are celebrating their 67th wedding anniversary Saturday, April 9. Patterson and the former Jeanette Lewis were married April 9, 1955, in Sardis, Mississippi.
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William J. Alt's big swamp land purchase
(Column ~ 04/09/22)
Originally much of the southern end of Cape Girardeau County was swampland. These forested areas were unattractive to settlement because of frequent flooding. The land offices had difficulty selling this federal land, and in 1850 Congress ceded wetland acreage to individual states. ...
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Flowers in a treetop
(Column ~ 04/09/22)
Spring is a glorious time. Woodland wildflowers begin to take their turns blooming. From low growing spring beauty and Dutchman's breeches to the bushes of red buckeyes and fragrant sumac, wonderful new life is breathed into the forest. Most of us though haven't seen too many close up flower buds of the tall trees in the Southeast Missouri woods. ...
- Adopt Tom 4-10-22 (Community ~ 04/09/22)
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Potatoes
(Column ~ 04/09/22)
Probably my favorite crop in the garden is tomatoes followed by cucumbers. These two I simply love to eat! But of all the crops in the garden the one that has impacted the world and impacts us is potatoes. I can take a potato smaller than a golf ball and plant it whole, and it will produce from 3 to 5 pounds of potatoes of various sizes. Not bad for a small potato...
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Senior Center Menus for April 11-15
(Community ~ 04/09/22)
Monday: Cheeseburger on bun or Frito pie, zucchini and tomatoes, potato wedges and pineapple tidbits or Oreo cheesecake. Tuesday: Ham and beans or sticky roasted chicken, oven-fried potatoes and onions, seasoned cabbage, cornbread and crackers and mixed fruit dessert or dusted lemon bar...
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The delight of rejoicing
(Column ~ 04/09/22)
Rejoice. It's a word that's been changing my life. I used to lament when musicians entered their 30s; it seems like their music often departs from the soul-searching questions of the deep and instead, gets happy. They are content with life, and their art reflects that. ...
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Assumptions never bring clarity
(Column ~ 04/09/22)
It is easy to assume that others have understood you. Assuming your spouse heard you can often lead to a longer and louder discussion. You can assume your gas tank is full only to be greeted by the "get gas dummy" light. When have you assumed something about a friend only to be sorely disappointed. Assumptions never bring clarity...
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FYI 4-10-22
(Community ~ 04/09/22)
St. Joseph Catholic Church in Scott City will hold a Spring dinner from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, April 10. The menu will include fried chicken, chicken and dumplings, green beans, corn, slaw, dessert and drink. Available dine in or carryout. Also, a country store and bakery shop will be open...
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St. Vincent de Paul School third quarter
(Honor Roll ~ 04/09/22)
A Honor Roll 8th grade: Owen Blattel, Nicholas Dial, Cole Donze, Vita Claire Galati, Addie Gardner, Valerie Gooch, Emma Gullette, Ella Hahn, Alyssa Jurgens, Jack Keck, Tanner Le, Parker Lemmons, Max Legrand, Owen Lochmann, Abby Martin, Grayson Maurer, Harper Raffety, Samantha Schoolman, Mark Schuchardt, Elle West...
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Spring storms are hard on trees; here's how to take care of them
(Column ~ 04/09/22)
A strong spring wind blew as I walked to the bus stop to meet my son. I congratulated myself for making sure we had our trees pruned of deadwood last year. I've learned the hard way that dead limbs will fall. Where we used to live, a huge elm tree dropped a limb on my car ... twice. (Note to self: Stop parking beneath questionable trees.)...
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Can Ukraine ever win?
(Column ~ 04/09/22)
Even a truncated Russian Federation has four times the pre-war population of Ukraine. It enjoys well over 10 times the Ukrainian gross domestic product. Russia covers almost 30 times Ukraine's area. And how does Ukraine expel Russian troops from its borders when its Western allies must put particular restrictions on their life-giving military and financial aid?...
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Gibson's bakery scores a victory for truth
(Column ~ 04/09/22)
Periodically, in what seems like a never-ending assault on our basic values and the rule of law, good news emerges. The good news now is the unanimous decision of a panel of three judges on an Ohio Court of Appeals, supporting a jury decision in favor of Gibson's Bakery in its case against Oberlin College...
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Prayer 4-10-22
(Prayer ~ 04/09/22)
Father God, we worship you, for you are the potter and we are the clay. Amen.
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2 acquitted, jury hung on 2 more in Whitmer kidnap plot
(National News ~ 04/09/22)
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -- A jury on Friday acquitted two men of all charges in a plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer but couldn't reach verdicts against the two alleged leaders, a stunning defeat for the government after a weekslong trial that centered on an FBI sting operation just before the 2020 election...
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Report: Missile kills at least 50 at crowded Ukrainian train station
(International News ~ 04/09/22)
KYIV, Ukraine -- A missile hit a train station where thousands of people had gathered to flee in eastern Ukraine, killing at least 50 on Friday, Ukrainian authorities said, as workers unearthed bodies from a mass grave in a town that has become the center of war crimes allegations against Russian troops...
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Fire report 4-10-22
(Police/Fire Report ~ 04/09/22)
CAPE GIRARDEAU Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls. April 6 n Medical assists were made at 10:42 a.m. on South Silver Springs Road; 2:10 p.m. on South Silver Springs Road; 4:22 p.m. on South Missouri Avenue; and 11:37 p.m. on Maria Louise Lane...
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Births 4/10/22
(Births ~ 04/09/22)
Daughter to Noah Weatherby and Lauren Daugherty of Jackson, Missouri, Southeast Hospital, 12:08 p.m. Tuesday, March 29, 2022. Name, Greta Lee. Weight, 9 pounds, 3 ounces. First child. Daugherty is the daughter of Scott and Dawn Fallert of Jackson, Tennessee, and Rob and Beth Daugherty of Jackson, Missouri. She is employed by the University of Missouri-St. Louis. Weatherby is the son of Jeanna and Tony Weatherby of Jackson, Missouri. He is employed by Dutch Enterprises...
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Police report 4-10-22
(Police/Fire Report ~ 04/09/22)
CAPE GIRARDEAU Cape Girardeau Police Department responded to the following calls. Arrest does not imply guilt. Arrests n A warrant arrest was reported. n A warrant arrest was reported on Lynwood Hills Drive. n A warrant arrest was reported on North Park Avenue...
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Cape Girardeau County Commission agenda for 4/11/22 meeting
(Local News ~ 04/09/22)
Cape Girardeau County Commission 9 a.m. today 1 Barton Square, Jackson Approval of minutes n Minutes of stated meetings of April 4 Communications/reports -- other elected officials n None at this time Public comments n Items listed on the agenda Appointments and possible action items...
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Irene Springer
(Obituary ~ 04/09/22)
Irene Ruth Springer, 93, of Cape Girardeau passed away Friday, April 8, 2022, at Lutheran Home. She was born April 7, 1929, in Point Rest, Missouri, to the late Louis C. and Isabell A. Mehner Springer. Irene worked for nearly 40 years as an inspector at the International Shoe factory and was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Cape Girardeau...
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Bernice Scharenborg
(Obituary ~ 04/09/22)
Bernice Scharenborg, 84, of Jackson passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2021, at Monticello House in Jackson. Bernice was born April 27, 1937, in Breckenridge, Texas, to Ray and Florence Reverly Carroll. She and Everett James Scharenborg married July 10, 1956, in Jackson. They had been married nearly 61 years, when Everett passed away July 2, 2017...
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Mary Van Hoet-Miller
(Obituary ~ 04/09/22)
Mary R. Van Hoet-Miller, 65, of Cape Girardeau passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at Saint Francis Medical Center. She was born Feb. 7, 1957, in St. Clair Shores, Michigan, to the late Harvey and Mariette Tavery Van Hoet. Mary and Gary L. Miller were married in 1979 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He preceded her in death May 4, 2011...
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Brandon Griffin
(Obituary ~ 04/09/22)
Brandon Cole Griffin, 25, of Scott City died Wednesday, April 6, 2022, in Cape Girardeau County. He was born Dec. 4, 1996, in Cape Girardeau to Jimmie and Janine McClain Griffin. Brandon was an electrician for SEMO Milling. He was a graduate of Scott City High School and a veteran of the U.S. Navy...
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Lorene Grable
(Obituary ~ 04/09/22)
Lorene "Lettie" H. Grable, 91, of Cape Girardeau passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 6, 2022. All who knew her know how much she loved life. She was always "upbeat" and thrilled to be doing things for others. She loved hosting family and friends in her home, always greeting you with a bounce in her step, a huge smile on her face and clapping her hands with joy. Should you stop by the house, you would always find her either in a Bible study, doing yard work or cleaning...
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Kevin Bowen
(Obituary ~ 04/09/22)
Kevin Paul Bowen, 53, of Cape Girardeau died Sunday, April 3, 2022, at Mercy South Hospital in St. Louis. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to noon Tuesday at Hutchings Funeral Chapel in Marble Hill, Missouri. Funeral will follow at noon at the funeral home...
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Joe Bankhead Jr.
(Obituary ~ 04/09/22)
HOUSTON, Texas -- Joe N. Bankhead Jr., 61, passed away Thursday, April 7, 2022, at his home. He was born Jan. 3, 1961, in Wyatt, Missouri, to the late Joe Nathan and Lillian Ann Sloan Bankhead Sr. Joe graduated from Charleston (Missouri) High School in 1979 and furthered his education at University of Missouri at Columbia (Mizzou) on a National Merit Scholarship...
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Out of the past: April 10
(Out of the Past ~ 04/09/22)
The Missouri Senate approved $3.15 million in funding for construction of Cape Girardeau's vocational-technical school; the legislation was part of the state's massive appropriation bills considered by the Senate yesterday; funding bills haven't yet cleared the House, and the Cape Girardeau vocational school funding has hit more snags in that chamber; when a final bill comes out of the House, it will head to a conference committee to hash out the differences...
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