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Sponsored: The story behind Cape’s Professional Fashion Uniforms
(B Magazine ~ 06/13/22)
The rules were different 40 years ago when two women decided to open a uniform shop serving area medical offices and hospitals. Geraldine Stone, RN, and her friend, Margaret Edmondson opened Professional Fashion Uniforms and quickly found they couldn’t open a checking account for the business, get a business loan or buy insurance without their husbands’ signatures on the paperwork...
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Le Bistro closes in Cape Girardeau
(Business ~ 06/13/22)
Le Bistro at the Bar, a French-themed restaurant at 117 Themis St. in downtown Cape Girardeau, closed June 3. "We haven't been that busy and my lease was up anyway," said Gabriele Ruggieri, the eatery's owner/operator who originally hails from Palermo, Italy...
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Time for a new Chester Bridge
(Business ~ 06/13/22)
World War II-era Chester Bridge, a continuing truss span connecting Perryville, Missouri, and Chester, Illinois, over the Mississippi River, is due to be replaced no later than 2026. According to modot.org/chesterbridge, the span was originally constructed in 1942 and was rebuilt two years later after a severe storm destroyed the main bridge. The Missouri-Illinois link has allowed motorists to travel across the Mississippi via Highway 51 for 80 years...
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Area lawmakers support sports betting, which did not pass in Legislature
(Local News ~ 06/13/22)
State Sen. Holly Thompson Rehder said the failure of her colleagues to pass sports wagering in Missouri during the most recent legislative session ending in May was "frustrating" and "ridiculous". House Bill 2502, introduced by Dan Houx, Republican of Warrensburg, easily won approval March 24 in the General Assembly's lower chamber, 115-33, with representatives Rick Francis of Perryville, Barry Hovis of Whitewater and Jamie Burger of Benton all voting "yes."...
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Jackson is a 'gigabit city'
(Business ~ 06/13/22)
Big River Communications president Kevin Cantwell declared Jackson to be a “gigabit city” in remarks at last week’s meeting of the Board of Aldermen. A gigabit city, according to zdnet.com, means ultra-high-speed broadband is available citywide at speeds of one gigabit per second or faster...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 06/13/22)
Today is Monday, June 13, the 164th day of 2022. There are 201 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On June 13, 1967, President Lyndon B. Johnson nominated Solicitor-General Thurgood Marshall to become the first Black justice on the U.S. Supreme Court...
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Prayer 6-13-22
(Prayer ~ 06/13/22)
O Father God, we boldly proclaim Jesus as our Lord and Savior. Amen.
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Biden is an old man overwhelmed by events
(Editorial ~ 06/13/22)
Joe Biden has rarely seemed as fully 79 years old as he did sitting down with Jimmy Kimmel for a late-night interview that was supposed to showcase his lighter side. The president rambled, occasionally mixed up words, trailed off awkwardly once or twice, and looked gaunt...
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Congress ignores pressing issues, obsesses over Jan. 6
(Column ~ 06/13/22)
As the House Select Committee to Investigate the Jan, 6 Attack on the United States Capitol starts public hearings, we must ask what motivates those on the committee. Is the sole concern the ideals of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States? Or is it to get media to attack and undermine political opponents?...
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Cape Public Library marks 100 years on Wednesday
(Editorial ~ 06/13/22)
This area has a number of attractions that add to the quality of life. From our many parks, to recreational opportunities and excellent sports facilities, to arts and culture experiences, the list is long. These are important not only for those of us who have called this community home for years, but they also play a key role in recruiting new individuals and companies...
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City of Cape receives business licence applications for coffee, car wash and McDonald's
(Business ~ 06/13/22)
Four business license applications have been received by the City of Cape Girardeau's Community Development Department: n Michael J. Light of Perryville, Missouri, for Ziggi's Coffee, 1452 N. Kingshighway, with a projected July 12 opening. n FLCW of Atlanta for Finish Line Car Wash, 215 S. Kingshighway, which opened Friday...
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Cape chamber to hold ribbon-cuttings, Scott City Chamber to host monthly coffee
(Business ~ 06/13/22)
Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce will hold ribbon-cuttings this week: n Cape Girardeau Public Library at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday at 711 N. Clark Ave., in celebration of the library's centennial. n the room. Hair Design Studio at 2:30 p.m. Friday at 625 Broadway, to mark a fifth anniversary...
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Area bankers named to lead state association
(Business ~ 06/13/22)
Adrian Breen, president/CEO of The Bank of Missouri and Wade "Pee Wee" Bartels, president/CEO of Alliance Bank, have been named chairman-elect and treasurer, respectively, of Missouri Bankers Association. Missouri Bankers Association, a statewide trade organization representing Missouri's banks, is based in Jefferson City...
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Brian McCallister takes helm at Canedy Sign
(Business ~ 06/13/22)
Brian McCallister took over May 23 as general manager of Canedy Sign & Graphics, 4857 Nash Road in Cape Girardeau. A Jackson High School graduate who earned an undergraduate degree and a MBA from Southeast Missouri State University, McCallister comes to Canedy after 14 years with SERVPRO of Cape Girardeau and Scott Counties, where he served as director of business development...
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Bombardier Books to release local lawmaker's memoir
(Business ~ 06/13/22)
Bombardier Books, a Tennessee publisher closely associated with Post Hill Press, will release state Sen. Holly Thompson Rehder's book, "Cinder Girl: Growing Up on America's Fringe," Aug. 9. Thompson Rehder told the Southeast Missourian that Bombardier, which was formed in 2017, offered her a book deal in 2021...
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Southeast Hospital recognized for maternity care
(Business ~ 06/13/22)
Southeast Hospital has been named to Newsweek's 2022 list of "Best Maternity Care Hospitals" for the second consecutive year. Southeast earned five ribbons, the highest possible rating for its service to newborns and the family unit at birth...
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Inflation continues to soar, gas cracks $5 nationally
(Business ~ 06/13/22)
Inflation jumped to 8.6% in May, after rising to 8.3% in April, to set a new four-decade high, according to figures released Friday by the Labor Department. The continued spike in the cost of consumer goods is expected to trigger another interest rate hike by the Federal Reserve, which will almost certainly result in higher cost loans for consumers and businesses...
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With 'Jurassic World' sequel, dinosaurs rule again at box office
(Entertainment ~ 06/13/22)
Move over Maverick, the dinosaurs have arrived to claim their throne. "Jurassic World: Dominion" took a mighty bite out of the box office with $143.4 million in North American ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday. Including earnings from international showings -- the film opened in various markets last weekend -- "Jurassic World: Dominion," released globally by Universal Pictures, has already grossed $389 million. And it's just getting started...
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Brazil police: Items owned by missing men found in Amazon
(International News ~ 06/13/22)
ATALAIA DO NORTE, Brazil -- Search teams found a backpack, laptop and other personal items that belonged to Indigenous expert Bruno Pereira and freelance British journalist Dom Phillips, who went missing in a remote area of Brazil's Amazon a week ago, Federal Police said Sunday night...
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Ukraine hails teen drone operator who spied Russian armor
(International News ~ 06/13/22)
KOLONSCHYNA, Ukraine -- As Russian tanks and trucks rumbled close to their village, a Ukrainian teenager and his father stealthily launched their small drone into the air. Working as a team, they took bird's-eye photos of the armored column moving toward Kyiv and pinpointed its coordinates, swiftly messaging the precious information to the Ukrainian military...
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Census wants to know how to ask about sexuality and gender
(National News ~ 06/13/22)
ORLANDO, Fla. -- The 2020 census questionnaire drove Scout crazy. With no direct questions about sexual orientation and gender identity, it made him feel left out of the U.S. head count. Among LGBTQ people, the census only asked about same-sex couples living together, and Scout didn't live with his partner. So to compensate, he hounded his gay, cohabiting neighbors in Providence, Rhode Island to respond and provide at least some visibility for the community...
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In Jan. 6 cases, 1 judge stands out as the toughest punisher
(National News ~ 06/13/22)
An Ohio couple climbed through a broken window of the U.S. Capitol and livestreamed a video of themselves inside. A Texas mortgage broker posed for a selfie in front of rioters breaching the building. An Indiana hair salon owner celebrated on Facebook a day after she joined the pro-Donald Trump mob...
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ChurchToo revelations growing, years after movement began
(National News ~ 06/13/22)
A withering report on sexual abuse and cover-up in the Southern Baptist Convention, the largest Protestant denomination in the U.S. A viral video in which a woman confronts her pastor at an independent Christian church for sexually preying on her when she was a teen...
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'Enough is enough': Thousands demand new gun safety laws
(National News ~ 06/13/22)
WASHINGTON -- Thousands of people rallied on the National Mall and across the United States on Saturday in a renewed push for gun control measures after recent deadly mass shootings from Uvalde, Texas, to Buffalo, New York, that activists say should compel Congress to act...
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Russian-owned successor of McDonald's opens Sunday in Moscow
(International News ~ 06/13/22)
MOSCOW -- Three months after McDonald's suspended operations in Russia, hundreds of people streamed into its famous former outlet on Moscow's Pushkin Square as the restaurant reopened Sunday under a Russian owner and a new name. In March, McDonald's halted operations of its company-run restaurants in Russia. Although some run by franchisees stayed open, the action by the multinational fast-food chain was among the most visible responses by foreign companies to Russia sending troops into Ukraine...
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NATO chief: Turkey has 'legitimate concerns' over terrorism
(International News ~ 06/13/22)
HELSINKI -- NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said Sunday that Turkey has "legitimate concerns" over terrorism and other issues that need to be taken seriously. Turkey has accused Finland and Sweden of supporting Kurdish militants and says it will not back the two Nordic nations joining NATO until they change their policies...
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Patriot Front leader among those arrested near Idaho Pride
(National News ~ 06/13/22)
After the arrest of more than two dozen members of a white supremacist group near a northern Idaho pride event, including one identified as its founder, LGBTQ advocates said Sunday that polarization and a fraught political climate are putting their community increasingly at risk...
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US: Pfizer COVID-19 appears effective for kids younger than 5
(National News ~ 06/13/22)
WASHINGTON -- Federal health officials said Sunday that kid-sized doses of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccines appear to be safe and effective for kids under 5, a key step toward a long-awaited decision to begin vaccinating the youngest American children. The Food and Drug Administration posted its analysis of the Pfizer shot ahead of a Wednesday meeting where outside experts will vote on whether the shots are ready for the nation's 18 million babies, toddlers and preschoolers. ...
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Moscow-backed officials try to solidify rule in Ukraine
(International News ~ 06/13/22)
KYIV, Ukraine -- Kremlin-installed officials in occupied southern Ukraine celebrated Russia Day on Sunday and began issuing Russian passports to residents in one city who requested them, as Moscow sought to solidify its rule over captured parts of the country...
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No, you're not imagining it -- package sizes are shrinking
(National News ~ 06/13/22)
It's the inflation you're not supposed to see. From toilet paper to yogurt and coffee to corn chips, manufacturers are quietly shrinking package sizes without lowering prices. It's dubbed "shrinkflation," and it's accelerating worldwide. In the U.S., a small box of Kleenex now has 60 tissues; a few months ago, it had 65. ...
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Jan. 6 panelists: Enough evidence uncovered to indict Trump
(National News ~ 06/13/22)
WASHINGTON -- Members of the House committee investigating the Capitol riot said Sunday they have uncovered enough evidence for the Justice Department to consider an unprecedented criminal indictment against former President Donald Trump for seeking to overturn the results of the 2020 election...
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US Senate negotiators announce deal on guns
(National News ~ 06/13/22)
WASHINGTON -- Senate bargainers on Sunday announced the framework of a bipartisan response to last month's mass shootings, a breakthrough offering modest gun curbs and stepped-up efforts to improve school safety and mental health programs. The proposal falls short of tougher steps long sought by President Joe Biden and many Democrats. ...
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Kavanaugh incident last week could lead to more security for judges
(National News ~ 06/13/22)
WASHINGTON -- A man armed with a machete once broke into Stephen Breyer's vacation home in the Caribbean and took $1,000. Ruth Bader Ginsburg had her purse snatched on a Washington street. David Souter was assaulted by several men while he was jogging...
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Out of the past: June 13
(Out of the Past ~ 06/13/22)
A downtown, mid-1950s banking landmark closed it doors at 6 p.m. yesterday; Boatmen's Bank of Cape Girardeau, soon to become NationsBank, closed its branch office at 100 Broadway following the day's business; the facility has housed banks ever since it was built in 1956; the site was the home of First National Bank, which was established Aug. ...
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Oscar Hirsch becomes new member of state broadcasters' HOF
(Business ~ 06/13/22)
The late Oscar C. Hirsch, KFVS radio and TV founder, was one of five notables inducted Friday into the Missouri Broadcasters' Hall of Fame. Missouri Broadcasters Association's website said the following of the pioneer: "Oscar Hirsch was born Feb. ...
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WGU Missouri Awards $1,700 in Grants to Four Teachers in Southeast Missouri
(Submitted Story ~ 06/13/22)
Four K-12 teachers from the Southeast Missouri area have received grants totaling $1,700 through WGU Missouri’s “Fund My Classroom” initiative. The grants will be used to fund innovative classroom projects that foster learning in new, unique ways. The four teachers who received the funding include:...
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