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Highway 51 in Bollinger Co. reduced for drainage work; I-55 in Cape, Scott, New Madrid, Pemiscot counties reduced for sign installation
(Local News ~ 02/12/24)
Highway 51 in Bollinger County — from Highway 72 to Route NN near Patton — will be reduced to one lane with an 11-foot width restriction as Missouri Department of Transportation crews replace a culvert under the roadway. According to a MoDOT news release, the work will take place daily from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20, through Thursday, Feb. 22. ...
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Skate shop coming to downtown Cape Girardeau
(Business ~ 02/12/24)
Brendan Cato fell in love with skateboarding when he transferred to Southeast Missouri State University. Now he's bringing the hobby to the people with his upcoming store Sick Tricks Board Shop. He estimated the store would open in a matter of weeks, ideally before the end of February...
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Wrestler, doctor takes crack at healing with chiropractic office
(Business ~ 02/12/24)
As a former pole-vault athlete and a current wrestler and mixed martial artist, Don Davis has dealt with his fair share of aches and pains. Chiropractic therapy, he said, is what kept him going in the past. Now, not only does he perform it, he has opened his own office...
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Penguin Party raises money for Cape Girardeau Public Schools
(Local News ~ 02/12/24)
Attendees have their photos taken during Cape Girardeau Public Schools Foundation's annual Penguin Party fundraiser Saturday, Feb. 10, at Drury Plaza Conference Center in Cape Girardeau. ...
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Two dead in early Sunday house fire in Sikeston
(Local News ~ 02/12/24)
SIKESTON — Two people died in a house fire early Sunday, Feb. 11, in Sikeston. Officers with Sikeston Department of Safety received a report in the early hours Sunday of a residence on fire in the 700 block of Hickory Street, according to Sgt. Tyler Rowe, public information officer for Sikeston DPS. Officers arriving first to the scene notified fire personnel that flames and smoke were coming from the house, Rowe said...
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Cape Girardeau County sheriff to temporarily oversee coroner's duties
(Local News ~ 02/12/24)
An order given by the courts Thursday, Feb. 8, gave Cape Girardeau County Coroner Wavis Jordan 10 days to issue a response to the state attorney general’s claims that he should be removed from office. It also said that during these 10 days, Jordan would not be allowed to perform any functions of the office, and would not be allowed into the office building...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 02/12/24)
Today is Monday, Feb. 12, the 43rd day of 2024. There are 323 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Feb. 12, 1983, composer and pianist Eubie Blake, who wrote such songs as "I'm Just Wild About Harry" and "Memories of You," died in Brooklyn, New York, at 96...
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Prayer 2-12-24
(Prayer ~ 02/12/24)
O Lord Jesus, we praise you, the author and perfecter of our faith. Amen.
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A review of Gov. Parson's state of the state address
(Column ~ 02/12/24)
Greetings from Jefferson City! I hope this update finds you and your family doing well and in good health! Session started this year on Jan. 3, and has been slow to get started. As some of you have read, there have been some interesting "differences of opinion" in the Senate that slowed some work getting accomplished. ...
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Dems roll out welcome mat for world's criminals
(Column ~ 02/12/24)
Maria Manaura, who's been arrested at least eight times in the six months since she arrived in New York City from Venezuela, is living at Row NYC Hotel, once hailed for its unbeatable Times Square location and front-row view of the theater district. Now it's drug-infested and violent, but still costs taxpayers $500 a night for each of the 1,300 rooms given over to migrants...
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Remembering the story behind Valentine's Day
(Editorial ~ 02/12/24)
If you haven't checked the calendar in a bit, it's worth noting: Wednesday is Valentine's Day. Many will mark the day dedicated to the celebration of love and marriage with the giving of cards, flowers and other gifts. Some will plan nice dinners at restaurants. These are all nice ways to celebrate. But the history behind the holiday and its namesake is worth retelling as we do in this space each year...
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Notable quote
(Business ~ 02/12/24)
In the long run, the U.S. is on an unsustainable fiscal path. And that just means that the debt is growing faster than the economy ... effectively we're borrowing from future generations. It's time for us to get back to putting a priority on fiscal sustainability and sooner is better than later. ...
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New business licenses include nail salon, stylist, marketing service
(Business ~ 02/12/24)
A few new businesses have applied for business license applications with the City of Cape Girardeau Community Development Department. n Nala Ngo of Cape Girardeau applied for Nala Nails nail salon at 2143 Independence St...
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Chamber events scheduled throughout week
(Business ~ 02/12/24)
Several local chambers of commerce are holding events throughout the week. n Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce is holding tow events during the week. On Tuesday, Feb. 13, it will host a Business After Hours event at 5 p.m. at the Jackson Civic Center, 381 E. Deerwood Drive. Its Business Breakfast will take place at the same location at 7:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 16...
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Local gas prices surge
(Business ~ 02/12/24)
County and city gas prices rose significantly over the last week, while national and state prices stood pat. Average costs for regular gasoline have jumped 5 cents in Cape Girardeau County, 7 cents in Perry County and 8 cents in Scott County. On a municipal level, prices have risen in Cape Girardeau, Jackson, Perryville and Scott City...
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Cape Girardeau Miracle-Ear sets records, wins awards
(Business ~ 02/12/24)
Miracle-Ear of Cape Girardeau at 1465 N. Kingshighway took home several honors during the hearing-aid corporation's annual convention Feb. 1, in Punta de Mita, Mexico. Staff members were awarded a 2023 Charles Holland Award for customer devotion and high-quality service, and were named the Miracle-Ear Foundation Top Providers...
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NATO leader says Trump puts allies at risk by saying Russia can 'do whatever the hell they want'
(International News ~ 02/12/24)
WARSAW, Poland -- The head of the NATO military alliance warned Sunday that Donald Trump was putting the safety of U.S. troops and their allies at risk after the Republican presidential front-runner said Russia should be able to do "whatever the hell they want" to NATO members who don't meet their defense spending targets...
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Allies fear US becoming less reliable, with growing concern over possible Trump return
(International News ~ 02/12/24)
LONDON -- As chances rise of a Joe Biden-Donald Trump rematch in the U.S. presidential election, America's allies are bracing for a bumpy ride. Many worry that a second term for Trump would be an earthquake, but tremors already abound -- and concerns are rising that the U.S. ...
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Russia launches barrage of 45 drones over Ukraine as Kyiv makes more changes to military leadership
(International News ~ 02/12/24)
KYIV, Ukraine -- Russian forces launched 45 drones over Ukraine in a five-and-a-half-hour barrage Sunday, officials said, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy continued the reshuffle of his war cabinet as the war enters its third year. In a statement, the Ukrainian air force said it had shot down 40 of the Iranian-made Shahed drones over nine different regions, including on the outskirts of the country's capital, Kyiv...
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Israeli strikes hit Rafah after Biden warns Netanyahu to have 'credible' plan to protect civilians
(International News ~ 02/12/24)
RAFAH, Gaza Strip -- A series of Israeli strikes early Monday hit Rafah, the city on the southern edge of the Gaza Strip where 1.4 million Palestinians have fled to escape fighting elsewhere in the four-month Israel-Hamas war. Israel has been signaling its ground offensive in Gaza may soon target the densely populated city on the Egyptian border. ...
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Israeli military says it rescued 2 hostages from captivity in Gaza Strip
(International News ~ 02/12/24)
RAFAH, Gaza Strip -- The Israeli military said it rescued two hostages from captivity in the Gaza Strip early Monday, marking a small but symbolically significant success in its quest to bring home more than 100 captives believed to be held by the Hamas militant group...
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NerdWallet: Can you afford to age in place?
(National News ~ 02/12/24)
Most older adults ages 50 to 80 say it's important to stay in their homes for as long as they can, according to the 2022 National Poll on Healthy Aging from the Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation at the University of Michigan. But only 1 in 3 said their home "definitely" has the features needed to allow them to age in place...
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AP-NORC Poll: Most Americans say air travel is safe despite recent scares
(National News ~ 02/12/24)
Most U.S. adults believe air travel is generally safe in the U.S., despite some doubts about whether aircraft are being properly maintained and remain free from structural problems. About 7 in 10 U.S. adults say planes are a "very" or "somewhat" safe method of travel, according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. ...
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Inflation nearly back to 2%. So why isn't Federal Reserve ready to cut rates?
(National News ~ 02/12/24)
WASHINGTON -- From Wall Street traders to car dealers to home buyers, Americans are eager for the Federal Reserve to start cutting interest rates and lightening the heavy burden on borrowers. The Fed is widely expected to do so this year -- probably several times. ...
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Southwest winter storm moves into New Mexico; up to foot of snow possible in northeast mountains
(National News ~ 02/12/24)
SANTA FE, N.M. -- A series of slow-moving winter storms that wreaked havoc in Southern California and left 3 feet of snow in northern Arizona made its way Saturday into New Mexico, where a stretch of U.S. highway south of the Colorado line was closed and as much as a foot of snow was possible in some mountain areas...
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Defense Secretary Austin hospitalized with bladder issue, transfers powers to deputy
(National News ~ 02/12/24)
WASHINGTON -- Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was hospitalized again Sunday to address a bladder issue as he continues to recover from prostate cancer and has transferred authorities to his deputy, the Pentagon said. Austin was diagnosed with prostate cancer in December and continues to deal with complications from his treatment...
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Nicaragua's crackdown on Catholic Church spreads fear among the faithful, there and in exile
(National News ~ 02/12/24)
MIAMI -- Nineteen priests kicked out of the country, dozens of incidents of harassment and church desecrations, rural areas lacking worship and social services: the situation for Catholic clergy and faithful in Nicaragua is only worsening in 2024, according to exiled priests, laypeople in the Central American country and human rights advocates...
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Woman firing long gun in Joel Osteen's church killed by 2 off-duty officers; young boy with her hurt
(National News ~ 02/12/24)
HOUSTON -- A woman in a trenchcoat opened fire with a long gun inside celebrity pastor Joel Osteen's megachurch in Texas before being gunned down by two off-duty officers who confronted her, sending worshippers rushing from the building between busy Sunday services, authorities said...
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Senators push forward with Ukraine aid package
(National News ~ 02/12/24)
WASHINGTON -- As former President Donald Trump and a growing number of Republicans oppose U.S. aid to Ukraine, the Senate's leaders argued in strong terms Sunday that the money is crucial to pushing back against Russian President Vladimir Putin and maintaining America's global standing...
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What to stream this week: 'Young Sheldon', Amy Schumer, 'Oppenheimer', lots and lots of JLo
(Entertainment ~ 02/12/24)
Christopher Nolan's "Oppenheimer" arriving on Peacock and a documentary and album from Jennifer Lopez are some of the new television, movies, music and games headed to a device near you. Also among the streaming offerings worth your time as selected by The Associated Press' entertainment journalists: "Young Sheldon" returning for its seventh and final season, Dr. ...
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'Lisa Frankenstein' fails to revive North American box office on very slow Super Bowl weekend
(Entertainment ~ 02/12/24)
"Lisa Frankenstein" didn't come to life at the North American box office in its first weekend in theaters. The horror comedy written by Diablo Cody and starring Kathryn Newton and Cole Sprouse earned $3.8 million, according to studio estimates Sunday. It debuted in second place on a very slow Super Bowl weekend, behind the spy thriller "Argylle"...
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Baby in Kansas City dies after her mother mistakenly put her in oven
(State News ~ 02/12/24)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- An infant in Missouri died when her mother mistakenly put her down for a nap in an oven, a prosecutor said Saturday. Mariah Thomas of Kansas City was charged with endangering the welfare of a child. Court records do not show whether Thomas has an attorney, and no phone listing for Thomas could be found...
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Jacki Glastetter
(Obituary ~ 02/12/24)
Jacki Glastetter, 58, of Cape Girardeau passed away unexpectedly Friday, Feb. 9, at home. She was born Oct. 12, 1965, in Cape Girardeau to Jerry and Cheryl Heuer Clubb. She and Bob Glastetter were married Oct. 26, 1985. Jacki was a luminous presence, always smiling, laughing and uplifting those around her, making every encounter a moment of light. If you weren't laughing with her, you were laughing at her! Deeply loved, she will be missed by all...
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Out of the past: Feb. 12
(Out of the Past ~ 02/12/24)
A microburst tore the roof off a house in Chaffee, and straight-line winds destroyed two large old buildings east of Marble Hill yesterday as a cold front brought turbulent weather and tornado warnings to the region; no one was injured in either incident...
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