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Butler County to see close to $18M in pavement resurfacing work
(Local News ~ 11/05/22)
Nearly $18 million in resurfacing work is planned, much of it in Butler County, Missouri, under contracts recently approved by the state Highways and Transportation Commission. Pace Construction Co. has been awarded an almost $8.8 million contract for pavement resurfacing on Highway 53, from Business 67 to Highway 25, according to a press release from the Missouri Department of Transportation...
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Oran High to host assembly for veterans
(Local News ~ 11/05/22)
Oran (Missouri) High School officials will host a Veterans Day event to honor the nation's military veterans. The event will be at 9 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 10 in the school gymnasium. "We want to thank the men and women from our community for serving our country," a release states. "If you are a veteran, we would love for you to attend our assembly."...
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John Voss leads in District 147 fundraising
(Local News ~ 11/05/22)
Republican John Voss of Cape Girardeau, vying to become the next elected representative for state House District 147 in the Tuesday, Nov. 8 election, has easily outpaced his opponents in fundraising in this election cycle. Voss' campaign raised more than three times the amount of his Democratic challenger, Andy Leighton...
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SEMO names entrepreneur as Title IX coordinator
(Local News ~ 11/05/22)
Nora Bouzihay assumes the duties Thursday, Dec. 1, of Title IX coordinator at Southeast Missouri State University. Bouzihay will also become assistant to President Carlos Vargas for equity initiatives, supporting "the development of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives with university leadership," according to a SEMO news release...
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How government, business are looking at cybersecurity in changing tech landscape
(B Magazine ~ 11/05/22)
When it comes to cyberattacks, computer experts say there are two types of businesses — those that have been attacked and have dealt with it and those that don’t yet realize they’ve been attacked.
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Out of the past: Nov. 5
(Out of the Past ~ 11/05/22)
Candidates for the Cape Girardeau City Council can begin filing nominating petitions for the April 7 general election today at City Hall; filing for the mayor's office and council seats in Wards 1, 2, 3 and 6 won't close until Nov. 25; races are already developing in two wards; in Ward 1, incumbent James "J.J." Williamson will seek a second four-year term and will again face Frank Stoffregen, whom he defeated in 1994 by a 15-vote margin; in Ward 3, Gerald Stevens, 329 N. ...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 11/05/22)
Today is Saturday, Nov. 5, the 309th day of 2022. There are 56 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Nov. 5, 2009, a shooting rampage at the Fort Hood Army post in Texas left 13 people dead; Maj. Nidal Hasan, an Army psychiatrist, was later convicted of murder and sentenced to death. (No execution date has been set.)...
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Cramsey-Wells
(Wedding ~ 11/05/22)
Emily Blair Cramsey and Justin Tyler Wells were married Saturday, July 23, 2022, at Webster Hills United Methodist Church in Webster Groves, Missouri. The Rev. Jason Bryles officiated the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of David and Susan Cramsey of Quincy, Illinois. The groom is the son of Linda Wells of Cape Girardeau and the late John B. Wells...
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Constitutional rights
(Column ~ 11/05/22)
Do you follow any groups on social media? I follow a group of pastors from various states who are within my denomination. One pastor wrote that he was concerned about the youth workers hanging up posters, at church, of the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights. He asked for our opinions and expressed that he has mixed emotions...
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Practice thankfulness -- past, present, future
(Column ~ 11/05/22)
Paul, writing to distressed people in the city of Thessalonica, instructs them, "Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you who belong to Christ Jesus" (1 Thess. 5:18, NLT.) Thankfulness is not conditional. Being grateful is more than a state of mind or heart. Being thankful is not only an action to take but also God's desire for your life and wellbeing. There are many ways to practice thankfulness in all things. Allow me to offer three...
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Senior Center menus for Nov, 7 through 11
(Community ~ 11/05/22)
Monday: Salisbury steak or Polish sausage, sauerkraut, Brussels sprouts, whole-grain bread slice and sugar-free peach crisp or ice cream and cookie. Tuesday: Beef stew or barbecued riblet and veggies, pickled beets, Caesar salad, whole-grain bread or bun and chilled pineapple chunks or pineapple cake...
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Club news 11-6-22
(Community News ~ 11/05/22)
The Southeast District FCE meeting, hosted by Butler County FCE, was held Tuesday, Oct. 18, at the Chamber of Commerce building in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. The theme of the meeting was Fall into FCE. Members attended from Butler, Cape Girardeau and Ripley counties. ...
- Westbrook gets first deer (Submitted Photo ~ 11/05/22)
- Adopt Tom 11-6-22 (Community ~ 11/05/22)
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FYI 11-6-22
(Community ~ 11/05/22)
A fall dinner and country store will be held form 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6, at St. Lawrence Parish Center in New Hamburg, Missouri. The menu includes turkey, dressing, cranberry sauce, sweet potatoes, slaw, buttered potatoes, green beans, drink and homemade desserts. Serving buffet style and carry-outs available...
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Is it luck?
(Column ~ 11/05/22)
I was coming home the other evening from Cape Girardeau. It was well past sundown, and it was dark. I drove up to our gate, and it was locked, so it takes a key to unlock. No problem when the gate is in front of my pickup. So I unlocked the gate and drove through, but now I needed to lock it. ...
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Conflict, crisis fuel cholera surge across Mideast hot spots
(International News ~ 11/05/22)
BHANINE, Lebanon -- Shadia Ahmed panicked as rainwater flooded her shack one night, drenching her seven children. The next morning, the kids were seized by vomiting, diarrhea and other symptoms. After an aid group administered tests for cholera in Ahmed's Syrian refugee encampment in the northern Lebanese town of Bhanine, her youngest, 4-year-old Assil, tested positive...
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Germany's Scholz urges Xi to exert influence on Russia
(International News ~ 11/05/22)
BEIJING -- In a much-scrutinized meeting Friday with President Xi Jinping in Beijing, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz urged China to exert its influence on Russia, while the Chinese leader repeated a call for talks between Moscow and Ukraine and warned against the conflict going nuclear...
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Shooting pauses Pakistan protest march
(International News ~ 11/05/22)
ISLAMABAD -- Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan said Friday he was pausing his march on the capital, Islamabad, a day a gunman opened fire on his campaign convoy, wounding him and killing one of his supporters. Thirteen other people were also hurt in the attack...
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When destitute small towns mean dangerous tap water
(National News ~ 11/05/22)
KEYSTONE, W.Va. -- Donna Dickerson's heart would sink every time she'd wake up, turn on the faucet in her mobile home and hear the pipes gurgling. Sometimes it would happen on a day when her mother, who is 86 and has dementia, had a doctor's appointment and needed to bathe. Sometimes it would be on Thanksgiving or Christmas when family had come to stay...
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US employers hiring briskly even in face of rate hikes
(National News ~ 11/05/22)
WASHINGTON -- America's employers kept hiring vigorously in October, adding 261,000 positions, a sign that as Election Day nears, the economy remains a picture of solid job growth and painful inflation. Friday's report from the government showed that hiring was brisk across industries last month, though the overall gain declined from 315,000 in September. The unemployment rate rose from a five-decade low of 3.5% to a still-healthy 3.7%...
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Cape Girardeau County Commission agenda for 11/6/22 meeting
(Local News ~ 11/05/22)
Cape Girardeau County Commission 9 a.m. today 1 Barton Square, Jackson Approval of minutes n Minutes of stated meetings of Oct. 27 and Oct. 31 n Approval of closed session minutes from Oct.13 meeting Public comments n Items listed on the agenda Discussion and possible action...
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Cape Girardeau City Council agenda for 10-17--22
(Local News ~ 11/05/22)
Cape Girardeau city council 5 p.m. Monday, City Hall Presentations n Employee Health and Dental Insurance Renewal Presentation n 16 Days of Activism, Zonta Says NO to Violence Against Women Proclamation n Small Business Saturday Proclamation n National Injury Prevention Day Proclamation...
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Fire report 11-3-22
(Police/Fire Report ~ 11/05/22)
CAPE GIRARDEAU Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls. Oct. 31 n Medical assists were made at 3:51 p.m. on South Sprigg Street; 5:08 p.m. on Scott Street; 5:36 p.m. on Bordeau Drive; 5:57 p.m. on Grandview Drive; 6:04 p.m. on Whitener Street; 7:28 p.m. on Broadway; 8:24 p.m. on Bloomfield Street; and 11:32 p.m. on Boutin Drive...
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Police report 11-6-22
(Police/Fire Report ~ 11/05/22)
CAPE GIRARDEAU Cape Girardeau Police Department responded to the following calls. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests n A warrant arrest was reported on Good Hope Street. n A warrant arrest was reported on William Street. n A warrant arrest was reported on Bloomfield Street...
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Dolores Jenkins
(Obituary ~ 11/05/22)
Dolores "Dee" H. Jenkins, 87, a lifelong resident of Cape Girardeau, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022, at Lutheran Home. She was born April 17, 1935, in Neeley's Landing to the late Glen Henry and Clodean Louise Robison Humes. She and William "Bill" Jenkins Sr. were married July 27, 2000...
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Peter Hinman
(Obituary ~ 11/05/22)
Peter Stephen 'Steve' Hinman passed away on the evening of Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022. He was born Nov. 16, 1950 at the old St. Francis Hospital in Cape Girardeau and was a lifelong resident of Cape Girardeau. "Mr. Steve" was a fixture of Brucher Street and the surrounding area. He was a gifted mechanic and spent his time working on lawnmower and tiller engines for neighbors and friends. His pride and joy was his Harley-Davidson Police Special trike, which he enjoyed riding with his dog, Odus...
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Allen Cook
(Obituary ~ 11/05/22)
SCOTT CITY -- Allen Wayne Cook, 76, of Scott City died Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. He was born Feb. 22, 1946, in Fornfelt, Missouri, to Clarence Melvin and Clara Marie Wylder Cook, Sr. He married Debby Schlenker on Oct. 13, 1979...
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William Bowers
(Obituary ~ 11/05/22)
TAMMS, Ill. -- William Craig "Bill" Bowers, 81, of Olive Branch, Illinois, formerly of Cairo, Illinois, died Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at Integrity Healthcare in Anna, Illinois. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 7, at Crain Funeral Home in Tamms...
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Florida is a GOP success story
(Column ~ 11/05/22)
Florida is about to become the center of the Republican political universe, and not because of Mar-a-Lago. Ron DeSantis is cruising to a potentially crushing reelection victory. This will set up a highly consequential 2024 decision: Will the governor jump into the Republican primary contest even if Donald Trump does too, or wait his turn?...
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Keep saying no to marijuana
(Letter to the Editor ~ 11/05/22)
Marijuana is heading down the same path as gambling. Remember when we first approved gambling in Missouri: the boats were to stay on the river, there was to be no advertising, and proceeds were to go to help pay for public education. How is all that working now? Once the camel gets his nose under the tent, it's just a matter of time until he's sleeping inside. We see the same thing happening with marijuana...
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Incoming Republicans: Don't fight Dems, fight inflation
(Column ~ 11/05/22)
Republicans want to take over Congress and come Tuesday they might get their wish. Assuming they win both the House and Senate, they will face enormous challenges: a country still heading into a recession, inflation still high and rising, government deficits and debt as far as the eye can see, regulations strangling the production of energy and much more. For these reasons, I offer some suggestions of what a victorious GOP should do over the next two years...
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Prayer for a 'new birth of freedom'
(Column ~ 11/05/22)
As Democrats see the likelihood of the House and the Senate shifting to Republican control, they have rolled out their biggest gun to try to minimize the damage. Former president Barack Obama, the most popular Democrat in the country, has hit the campaign trail to try to salvage victories in close and critical races...
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Prayer 11-6-22
(Prayer ~ 11/05/22)
O Father God, may we first seek your kingdom and righteousness. Amen.
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Tower Rock: Local landmark has a long history
(Column ~ 11/05/22)
Tower Rock has always been a well-known landmark on the Mississippi and the source of the name of Grand Tower, Illinois. Most literate early European travelers mention it, usually as a marker of a particularly treacherous section of the river for early travelers...
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A little cutie
(Column ~ 11/05/22)
On the scale of cuteness this little guy has to rate at or near the top of the list. This is a relatively common wild animal in the woodlands of Missouri. It is called the eastern chipmunk. You may have seen one sitting on a rock or log eating an acorn. You may have heard its persistent loud chirping sound that you thought was a bird. The eastern chipmunk will scamper quickly through autumn's fallen leaves and dart into the safety of its underground den...
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Out of the past: Nov. 6
(Out of the Past ~ 11/05/22)
Four candidates filed for seats on the Cape Girardeau City Council Wednesday, and the first ward race developed for the April 7 election; in Ward 1, incumbent James "J.J." Williamson, 45, filed for office; he will face Frank Stoffregen, 43; Mayor Al Spradling III, 49, filed for a second term as mayor; and in Ward 6, incumbent Richard "Butch" Eggimann, 69, filed for re-election; three others have taken out nominating petitions...
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