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Program gives local high school students taste of family budgeting
(Local News ~ 09/23/23)
SIKESTON, Mo. -- Local high school students chewed on the challenges of living with a financial budget when they participated in the Bite of Reality program this week at Three Rivers College's campus in Sikeston. Nearly 140 Sikeston High School students enrolled in personal finance classes participated in the program Wednesday, Sept. 20, while about 100 students from Kelly High School and Scott County Central High School participated in the program Tuesday, Sept. 19...
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What's past is prologue - the historic importance of public signage
(Local News ~ 09/23/23)
"What's Past is Prologue" series, an homage to William Shakespeare's "The Tempest", looks at events of the past that seem to reoccur later with remarkable similarities. Frank Nickell of the Kellerman Foundation for Historic Preservation, previously a longtime faculty member at Southeast Missouri State University, is primary historian for these articles, which are carried intermittently in the Southeast Missourian...
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Police chief Blair talks new programs, staffing needs at Pachyderm Club meeting
(Local News ~ 09/23/23)
Wes Blair, Cape Girardeau Police Department's chief, said Thursday, Sept. 21, local law enforcement agencies have a good working relationship. "This is a great place to work in law enforcement because there really is cooperation and collaboration between our agencies. ...
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SEMO fall enrollment falls 2% compared to last year
(Local News ~ 09/23/23)
Fall 2023 student enrollment at Southeast Missouri State University has declined more than 2% from last year. Debbie Below, vice president of Enrollment Management and Student Success, reported to the university's Board of Governors on Thursday, Sept. 21, and stated the fall 2023 census showed a total of 9,686 graduate and undergraduate students. That is 241 fewer students than in fall 2022...
- Shipyard Music Festival returns to Cape Girardeau (Local News ~ 09/23/23)
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Community comes together to support one of their own
(Local News ~ 09/23/23)
Chaffee, Missouri, residents have pulled together to support a young man injured in a recent vehicle crash. On Thursday, Sept. 14, Seger Ruiz was in a three-car accident. Ruiz was a passenger of one of the vehicles and sustained severe injuries. Ruiz was flown to St.Louis for treatment...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 09/23/23)
Today is Saturday, Sept. 23, the 266th day of 2023. There are 99 days left in the year. Autumn arrives at 2:50 a.m. EDT. Today's Highlight in History: On Sept. 23, 1952, Sen. Richard M. Nixon, R-Calif., salvaged his vice-presidential nomination by appearing on television from Los Angeles to refute allegations of improper campaign fundraising in what became known as the "Checkers" speech for its reference to his family's cocker spaniel...
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Out of the past: Sept. 23
(Out of the Past ~ 09/23/23)
Local leaders expressed surprise and disappointment after meetings yesterday in Cape Girardeau and Jackson at which officials of the Missouri Department of Transportation announced priorities for highway projects; of the three top-priority projects for Cape Girardeau, Jackson and Cape Girardeau County, two were on a list for future consideration, but the third wasn't...
- Adopt Alice 9-24-23 (Community ~ 09/23/23)
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Wings out or wings folded
(Column ~ 09/23/23)
These two photos represent the same butterfly. As you look down upon its back with wings spread out, it is bright and glorious. The four white dots on the butterfly's front wings identify the butterfly as an American Lady. When the American Lady has its wings folded, it looks very different. ...
- Birthday party at Veterans Home (Community ~ 09/23/23)
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Senior Center Menus for Sept. 25 through 29
(Community ~ 09/23/23)
Monday: Sweet and sours meatballs or orange chicken, brown rice, Asian-blend veggies, peas and carrots, whole-grain bread and chilled pineapple or pudding and cookies. Tuesday: Pork chop supreme or chicken bacon ranch bake, sweet potatoes and apples, winter-blend veggies, whole-grain hot roll and sugar-free apple crisp or peanut butter sheet cake...
- Unusual visitor (Community ~ 09/23/23)
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Club News 9-24-23
(Community News ~ 09/23/23)
The Town & Country FCE Club met Thursday, Sept. 14, at the home of Linda Thompson. The pledges to the U.S. flag, Flag of Missouri and Club Collect were recited in unison by members. Thompson gave the devotion titled "Each Day". Guests at the meeting were Donna Brown and Sherry Armstrong...
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Who are your priorities?
(Column ~ 09/23/23)
Some new phones are coming out. At one point in time, I would have been excited. Not anymore. Unlike their predecessors, these new phones boast that they are faster, stronger and have better features than their previous designs and competitors. No matter their differences, they all have one common trait: they compete for my time and attention. Time and attention are two priceless commodities that are far too easily given away...
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Chance encounters
(Column ~ 09/23/23)
Most mornings, I make a big clever dripper of coffee which is about 16 to 18 ounces of coffee. I use an insulated metal cup to drain the coffee into and then pour hot coffee from the metal insulated cup into one of my small glass coffee cups. Anyway the other morning I noticed that when I pour the coffee from the large metal insulated cup into the small cup, if you timidly and slowly pour, it spills and makes a mess. ...
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White House preparing for government shutdown as House Republicans lack a viable endgame for funding
(National News ~ 09/23/23)
WASHINGTON -- The White House is preparing Friday to direct federal agencies to get ready for a shutdown after House Republicans left town for the weekend with no viable plan to keep the government funded and avert politically and economically costly disruption of federal services...
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Auto workers are expanding their strike to 38 locations in 20 states, targeting Stellantis and GM
(National News ~ 09/23/23)
The United Auto Workers union expanded its strike against major carmakers Friday, walking out of 38 General Motors and Stellantis parts-distribution centers in 20 states. Ford was spared additional strikes because the company has met some of the union's demands during negotiations over the past week, UAW President Shawn Fain said during an online presentation to union members...
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A Ukrainian missile strikes the headquarters of Russia's navy in Crimea
(International News ~ 09/23/23)
KYIV, Ukraine -- Ukraine struck the headquarters of Russia's Black Sea Fleet in a missile attack Friday that left a serviceman missing and the main building smoldering, according to military officials on both sides of the war and images from the scene in Crimea...
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Netanyahu tells UN that Israel is 'at the cusp' of a historic agreement with Saudi Arabia
(International News ~ 09/23/23)
UNITED NATIONS -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told the U.N. General Assembly on Friday that Israel is "at the cusp" of a historic breakthrough leading to a peace agreement with Saudi Arabia, without outlining a clear path over the significant obstacles facing such an accord...
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Sen. Menendez, wife indicted on bribe charges as gold bars found
(National News ~ 09/23/23)
NEW YORK -- Sen. Bob Menendez was charged Friday with secretly aiding the authoritarian regime of Egypt and trying to thwart the criminal prosecution of a friend in exchange for gold bars and cash as prosecutors unsealed a corruption indictment that accuses him of using his foreign affairs influence for personal gain...
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Becoming 'a country I do not recognize'
(Column ~ 09/23/23)
If there is one overriding theme of the Biden years, it is the systematic degradation of American freedom, pushing the lives and freedom of private citizens aside as government expands and takes over. This is done under the rubric of the left that "government knows best."...
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Congress can help America fix its failed China policy
(Column ~ 09/23/23)
It's been more than 20 years since the United States granted "Most Favored Nation" (MFN) trade status to China. It was a decision that has cost America millions of good-paying manufacturing jobs -- including 934 jobs in the Cape Girardeau area alone. Now, as Congress looks to finally change course, Rep. Jason Smith could provide an important voice in Congress. That's because he sits on the powerful House Ways and Means Committee that will consider whether to repeal China's MFN status...
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Speak Out 9-24-23
(Speak Out ~ 09/23/23)
Come on Cape PD! Even when I'm mowing, which puts me close to the street, you come speeding down Gordonville Road! No emergency, no lights or sirens. The speed limit is 30 mph. We need you to be the example, NOT showing others that it is OK to ignore our laws!...
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Prayer 9-24-23
(Prayer ~ 09/23/23)
O Father God, thank you that your love and faithfulness endure forever. Amen.
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New Missouri law will help residents escape safety-net cliffs
(Column ~ 09/23/23)
Missouri lawmakers took an important step forward for working-class and impoverished residents this year by enacting Senate Bill 82. This new law will help more Missourians escape from an entrapping safety-net system and experience the dignity and opportunity of work...
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Surgeons perform second pig heart transplant, trying to save a dying man
(National News ~ 09/23/23)
WASHINGTON -- Surgeons have transplanted a pig's heart into a dying man in a bid to prolong his life -- only the second patient to ever undergo such an experimental feat. Two days later, the man was cracking jokes and able to sit in a chair, Maryland doctors said Friday...
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Births 9/24/23
(Births ~ 09/23/23)
Son to Cody and Kayli Naramore of Chaffee, Missouri, Southeast Hospital, 2:40 p.m. Monday, Sept. 11, 2023. Name, Luke Hoyt. Weight, 9 pounds, 3 ounces. Third child, second son. Mrs. Naramore is the daughter of Ladonna Menz of Perkins, Missouri, and Robert Johnson of Marble Hill, Missouri. She is a business services analyst with First State Community Bank. Naramore is the son of Sidney and Laura Naramore of Chaffee. He is the maintenance/transportation director for the Delta School District...
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Fire report 9-24-23
(Police/Fire Report ~ 09/23/23)
CAPE GIRARDEAU Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls. Sept. 20 n Medical assists were made at 9:33 a.m. on South Mount Auburn Road; 11:33 a.m. on Bertling Street; 11:50 a.m. on Carondalet Drive; 12:13 p.m. on William Street; 1 p.m. on Adeline Avenue; and 3:31 p.m. on William Street...
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Police report 9-24-23
(Police/Fire Report ~ 09/23/23)
CAPE GIRARDEAU Cape Girardeau Police Department responded to the following calls. Arrests n A warrant arrest was reported. n A warrant arrest was reported. Assaults n Assault was reported on South Pacific Street. n Fourth-degree assault was reported on South Lorimier Street...
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Cape Girardeau County Commission agenda for 9/25/23 meeting
(Local News ~ 09/23/23)
Cape Girardeau County Commission 9 a.m. Monday, Sept. 25 1 Barton Square, Jackson Approval of minutes n Approval of minutes of the Thursday, Sept. 21, meeting Communications/reports -- other selected officials/department heads n Updates on new jail and 1908 courthouse project...
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Judith Weible
(Obituary ~ 09/23/23)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Judith H. Weible, 81, of Perryville died Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023, at Independence Care Center in Perryville. A private service will be held. Burial will be at Zion Lutheran Cemetery in Longtown, Missouri. Ford and Young Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements...
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Ruby Stroder
(Obituary ~ 09/23/23)
Ruby Marie Stroder, 89, of Millersville passed away Monday, Sept. 18, 2023, at Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau. She was born Dec. 9, 1933, the daughter of Linus Sylvanus and Ida May Ervin Stroder. Ruby attended the Stroder School and had been a member of Haynes Chapel Church near Burfordville all her life...
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Dustin Rees
(Obituary ~ 09/23/23)
CENTENNIAL, Colo. -- Dustin Lee Rees, 44, of Centennial died Thursday, July 20, 2023, in Centennial. Funeral will be held Thursday, Sept. 28, at La Croix Church, 3102 Lexington Ave., in Cape Girardeau. Doors will open at 5 p.m., with services starting at 5:30 p.m...
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Marietta Obergoenner
(Obituary ~ 09/23/23)
Marietta G. "Mo" Obergoenner, 57, of Cape Girardeau died Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023, at her home. Funeral services will be held Sunday, Oct. 10, at Lynwood Baptist Church in Cape Girardeau, with the Rev. Mark Anderson officiating. Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements...
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Glenda Heiden
(Obituary ~ 09/23/23)
Glenda Carol Heiden, 70, of Jackson died Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to service time Monday, Sept. 25, at McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson. The Rev. Sam Roethemeyer will conduct the funeral at 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 25, at the funeral home...
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Out of the past: Sept. 24
(Out of the Past ~ 09/23/23)
Kerry Robinson is finally living the life of a major-league baseball player -- and he's loving every minute of it; Robinson, a former Southeast Missouri State University standout, was called up to the Tampa Bay Devil Rays late Friday night and joined the team Saturday; he didn't see any action in the Devil Rays' first four games since being promoted, but finally played Tuesday night in a loss at Boston; Robinson went to left field in the sixth inning and wound up grounding out in his only plate appearance.. ...
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The Lacey-Haas home and tragedy, Part 1
(Column ~ 09/23/23)
Sixty acres of rambling pastoral countryside between the old Jackson Road and Independence Street was purchased by the Alfred Lacey family in 1858. They built a sizable two-story brick home on the highest point -- now the location of Central Middle School -- facing Broadway, which would be their home until 1863...
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