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Interest in solar power crops up across New Madrid County
(Local News ~ 02/14/24)
NEW MADRID — The fields of New Madrid County could soon be harvesting energy from the sun. The Biden administration has set a goal of reaching 100% clean electricity throughout the U.S. by 2035 and many consider solar power to be a key for this energy transition. Already companies are currently working within the county to develop solar power.
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VintageNOW 2024 fashion show goes futuristic; expo to take place in April
(Local News ~ 02/14/24)
VintageNOW has announced the theme for the 15th annual fashion show — “EmPOWER: Journey to the Future”. According to a VintageNOW news release, the show will explore the future of fashion and is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 12...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 02/14/24)
Today is Wednesday, Feb. 14, the 45th day of 2024. There are 321 days left in the year. This is Valentine's Day. Today's Highlight in History: On Feb. 14, 1967, Aretha Franklin recorded her cover of Otis Redding's "Respect" at Atlantic Records in New York...
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Tax relief for Missouri’s working-class families
(Column ~ 02/14/24)
Tax relief for Missouri's working-class families When my colleagues selected me to lead the Ways and Means Committee in Congress, which has responsibility for writing our tax laws, I promised that my number one priority would be looking out for the interests of working-class Americans, small businesses, and family farmers. ...
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Growth is on Saxony Lutheran's agenda
(Editorial ~ 02/14/24)
January 2024 was a good month for the Saxony Lutheran High School community, as principal Mark Ruark held two news conferences announcing significant projects -- one academic and one athletic. School officials are moving forward with a multipurpose facility that will serve as an agriculture science facility most of the time, and an emergency storm shelter when necessary. ...
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Prayer 2-14-24
(Prayer ~ 02/14/24)
O Lord Jesus, thank you that your perfect love endures forever. Amen.
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Of service and celebration
(Column ~ 02/14/24)
It's near-impossible to walk the streets of Manhattan -- or any other major American city -- without running into a woman on the sidewalk begging for money. She may have a sign that she is a mother, explaining how many children she has. She may have a child or two right there with her...
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The elderly-man-with-a-poor-memory presidency
(Column ~ 02/14/24)
Joe Biden is the first official ever to be cleared by a special counsel for reasons of mental incompetence. The president might have been better off if special counsel Robert Hur, investigating his mishandling of classified documents, had simply recommended indicting him instead of spelling out why a jury would not convict someone so clearly out of it...
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Fire report 2-14-24
(Police/Fire Report ~ 02/14/24)
CAPE GIRARDEAU Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls. Feb. 12 n Medical assists were made at 4:21 a.m. on Independence Street; 7:48 a.m. at North Fountain and North Middle streets; 5:17 p.m. on Boxwood Drive; 6:24 p.m. on Whitener Street; and 11:21 p.m. on East Cape Rock Drive. ...
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Police report 2-14-24
(Police/Fire Report ~ 02/14/24)
CAPE GIRARDEAU Cape Girardeau Police Department responded to the following calls. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrest n A warrant arrest was reported. Assaults n Second-degree domestic assault was reported on Dunklin Street. n Third-degree assault was reported on Hazel Street. ...
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Theodore Sebaugh
(Obituary ~ 02/14/24)
CEDAR HILL, Tenn. — Theodore Pervis Sebaugh, 81, of Cedar Hill, formerly of Daisy, passed away peacefully Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024. He was born to Pervis and Viola Hahs Sebaugh on Sept. 19, 1942, in Cape Girardeau. Ted was a graduate of Oak Ridge High School and received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in dairy husbandry from University of Missouri-Columbia. ...
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Kenneth Rowold
(Obituary ~ 02/14/24)
CHESTER, Ill. — Kenneth “Ken” Rowold, 85, of Chester passed away at 9:20 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, at his home. He was born to Otto and Mabel Bodeker Rowold on May 20, 1938, in Chester. Kenneth married Virginia Welge on June 5, 1965, at St. John Lutheran Church in Chester. She survives...
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Mary Coonts
(Obituary ~ 02/14/24)
Mary Louise Coonts, 62, of Scott City died Monday, Feb. 12, 2024, at her home. A celebration of life service will be at 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17, at Kobalt Cheer, 344 S. Union St. in Jackson. Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapels is assisting with arrangements.
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Robert Bishop
(Obituary ~ 02/14/24)
CHARLESTON, S.C. — Robert Lynn Bishop, 73, of Charleston, husband of Donna Brothers Bishop, entered eternal rest Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024, at his home. A private service will be held at a later date. Robert was born Nov. 25, 1950, in Cape Girardeau, son of Walter Glenn and Mary Lee Seabaugh Bishop. ...
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The head of UN's nuclear watchdog warns Iran is 'not entirely transparent' on its atomic program
(International News ~ 02/14/24)
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- The head of the United Nations' nuclear watchdog warned Tuesday that Iran is "not entirely transparent" regarding its atomic program, particularly after an official who once led Tehran's program announced the Islamic Republic has all the pieces for a weapon "in our hands."...
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Russia puts leader of NATO member Estonia on a wanted list over removal of Soviet-era monuments
(International News ~ 02/14/24)
TALLINN, Estonia -- Estonia's prime minister has been put on a wanted list in Russia because of her efforts to remove Soviet-era World War II monuments in the Baltic nation, officials said Tuesday as tensions between Russia and the West soar amid the war in Ukraine...
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Israel and Hamas are making progress in cease-fire and hostage-release talks, officials say
(International News ~ 02/14/24)
CAIRO -- Israel and Hamas are making progress toward another cease-fire and hostage-release deal, officials said Tuesday, as negotiations went on and Israel threatened to expand its offensive to Gaza's southern edge, where some 1.4 million Palestinians have sought refuge...
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US inflation slows but remains elevated in sign that price pressures are easing only gradually
(National News ~ 02/14/24)
WASHINGTON -- Consumer inflation in the United States cooled last month yet remained elevated in the latest sign that the pandemic-fueled price surge is only gradually and fitfully coming under control. Tuesday's report from the Labor Department showed that the consumer price index rose 0.3% from December to January, up from a 0.2% increase the previous month. Compared with a year ago, prices are up 3.1%...
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Quick-moving winter storm brings snow to Northeast, disrupting travel and schools
(National News ~ 02/14/24)
HARTFORD, Conn. -- A quick-moving winter storm battered cities in the Northeast with snowfall, sending huge waves crashing into the New England coastline and forcing New York City schools into glitch-filled remote learning reminiscent of the early days of the pandemic...
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How Texas church shooter bought rifle despite mental illness and criminal history is under scrutiny
(National News ~ 02/14/24)
HOUSTON -- The shooter who opened fire at a Houston megachurch before being gunned down by security officers used an AR-style rifle that police say she legally purchased despite a years-long criminal record, a history of mental illness and allegations she threatened to shoot her ex-husband...
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Illegal border crossings from Mexico plunge after a record-high December, with fewer from Venezuela
(National News ~ 02/14/24)
WASHINGTON -- Arrests for illegal crossings on the U.S. border with Mexico fell by half in January from record highs in December to the third lowest month of Joe Biden's presidency, authorities said Tuesday. The sharp drop is welcome news for the White House, even if it proves temporary, as immigration becomes one of the biggest issues in this year's presidential election, with exit polls showing it is the top concern among many Republican voters in early primaries. ...
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Police confirm identity of 101st victim of huge Maui wildfire
(National News ~ 02/14/24)
HONOLULU -- The death toll from the wildfire that destroyed the historic Hawaii town of Lahaina in August rose to 101 on Tuesday after Maui police confirmed the identity of one new victim, a 76-year-old man. Maui police found Paul Kasprzycki's remains off a side street in an industrial area, Maui police spokesperson Alana Pico said in an email. They identified him by comparing X-rays taken before and after his death, she said...
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Democrat Tom Suozzi wins New York race to succeed George Santos in Congress
(National News ~ 02/14/24)
Democrat Tom Suozzi won a special election for a U.S. House seat in New York on Tuesday, coming out on top in a politically mixed suburban district in a victory that could lift his party's hopes heading into a fiercely contested presidential election later this year...
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GOP-led House impeaches Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas -- by one vote -- over border management
(National News ~ 02/14/24)
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. House voted Tuesday to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, with the Republican majority determined to punish the Biden administration over its handling of the U.S-Mexico border after failing last week in a politically embarrassing setback...
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Biden warns opposing Ukraine funding plays 'into Putin's hands,' but faces resistance in House
(National News ~ 02/14/24)
WASHINGTON -- President Joe Biden on Tuesday called for House Republicans to urgently bring a $95.3 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan to a vote, warning that refusal to take up the bill, passed by the Senate in the morning, would be "playing into Putin's hands."...
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Out of the past: Feb. 14
(Out of the Past ~ 02/14/24)
The Rev. Jim Lyons is the new pastor of Zion United Methodist Church in Gordonville; his wife, Louella, is pastor at Sedgewickville and Crossroads United Methodist churches; the Lyons were co-pastors of Methodist churches in Willow Springs, while attending seminary. ...
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Will Mayfield College
(Local News ~ 02/14/24)
Looks like the old Will Mayfield College Arts & Science building is about to get a facelift. I have mixed feelings. Something gained, something lost. Viewing from Graham Street, you can see a caricature carved into the building -- a dunce holding a slate chalkboard. ...
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'Give them the tools'
(Local News ~ 02/14/24)
A common frustration experienced by many parents is how much schools have changed since they themselves were students. Common questions: How can I help my fourth-grader with math when they multiply in a completely different way now? What does this STAR report even mean?...
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Woodland senior spotlight
(Local News ~ 02/14/24)
Rhodie Elizabeth Long was born Nov. 18, 2005. Her parents are Gary and Sherry Long. She has two siblings, Dakota and Mollie Long. Her favorite teacher is Mrs. Braswell because she also teaches important life lessons. And her favorite staff quote is from Mr. Layton: "The cardinal is a very fierce bird."...
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Meadow Heights senior spotlight
(Local News ~ 02/14/24)
Jordis Mize is a senior in the class of 2024 at Meadow Heights High School. She is the daughter of Phillip and Heather Mize and the sister of Damiun Mize. She is not involved in any extracurricular activities at school, but she does have plenty to do outside of school...
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Bollinger County Stray Project
(Local News ~ 02/14/24)
In last week's column, I talked about a cow I had processed. I also processed beavers, trapped by Don Calhoun, that have built dams in several drainage ditches. I had to turn away 10 beavers that went to waste while processing the cow. Then I realized I had done such a good job repacking the dog food freezers that I had more room...
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What gall!
(Local News ~ 02/14/24)
No, this isn't a walnut. It's a gall, a growth on the limb of an oak tree. It is made by a tiny wasp -- a gall wasp. I found this gall Sunday on a dead limb. There was not an exit hole anywhere on it. I knew the gall should have a small, white grub inside. But I wondered if it would be alive, since the limb was dead. So, I cut the gall open to see...
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Leopold takes home MVC title
(Local News ~ 02/14/24)
Nearing the end of the 2023-24 basketball season, the Leopold Wildcats turned up the heat on the court. The team played in the Mississippi Valley Conference Tournament at the end of January. Coming up against Zalma in the first game of the tournament on Jan. 29, the Wildcats took the victory with a 71-33 score. And they defeated Marquand 71-26 the following day...
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Leopold celebrates 100th day of school
(Local News ~ 02/14/24)
Leopold Elementary School students celebrated their 100th day of school Feb. 5 with activities involving the number 100. One of the activities included dressing up as either a 100-year-old grandma or grandpa. Kindergartners created posters with 100 items of their choosing and displayed them in the hallway. They also created a book involving ways to use the number 100 (i.e., a food item of which a person could eat 100.)...
- Leopold hot topic (Local News ~ 02/14/24)
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Couple opens new business in Marble Hill, sells 'good junk'
(Local News ~ 02/14/24)
As the saying goes, one man's junk is another man's treasure. Mike and Cindi Morris of Marble Hill are prime examples of that saying. They both enjoy poking around flea markets and second-hand stores, looking for hidden treasure. "We love junking, antiquing, thrifting," Cindi said. "I think [Mike] is a reincarnated Fred Sanford. He likes good junk."...
- BLESSING BOARD (Local News ~ 02/14/24)
- VISITING THE CAPITOL (Local News ~ 02/14/24)
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Wisper Internet connecting BoCo
(Local News ~ 02/14/24)
The overall goal for Wisper Internet for the past 20 years is to connect the unserved and underserved communities with reliable broadband internet. According to the federal government, any household with access to less than 100 Mbps (megabits per second) is considered underserved...
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Paul Long
(Local News ~ 02/14/24)
Paul Zenith Daniel Long, 95, of Marble Hill passed away Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. He was born Sept. 1, 1928, in Scopus to Daniel F. and Nancy Francie Elizabeth (Hanners) Long. Paul and Ruth Annie Caroline (Cook) Long were married Nov. 8, 1952, at the Bollinger County Courthouse...
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Valentine's Day by the numbers
(Local News ~ 02/14/24)
Valentine's Day has arrived with its pink, white and red hearts all over businesses, chocolate roses, and more than a few real roses, too. Among the traditions: n Valentine's Day cards. From cute cards children give to their schoolmates to cards of love from partners, giving notes to a valentine remains popular. Around 40% of people will buy some type of greeting card on Valentine's Day, according to an article by CNBC...
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The best game ever
(Local News ~ 02/14/24)
It was the final game of the season and last chance to avoid a season shutout. Underdogs to say the least, a new team to this grade school program, and every player new to the game of basketball. They were lousy, losing every game to superior teams. ...
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God's promises
(Local News ~ 02/14/24)
A few months ago, I was riding with my friend in Yerevan, Armenia. Yerevan sprawls out in the shadow of Mount Ararat where Noah's ark came to rest after the great flood. I was there teaching at a small biblical training institute. The traffic in Yerevan was crazy as usual, with people zipping from lane to lane, slamming on their brakes and pushing on the gas unexpectedly, and honking their horns everywhere. ...
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144th House District Capitol Report
(Local News ~ 02/14/24)
The session is well underway now with over a month under our belts and only about six weeks until spring break. Legislators are working hard to get their bills to committee. If your bill hasn't received a committee hearing by spring break, it is very difficult to have the time needed to get it through the whole process and to the governor's desk...
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Tax relief for working-class families
(Local News ~ 02/14/24)
When my colleagues selected me to lead the Ways and Means Committee in Congress, which has responsibility for writing our tax laws, I promised that my No. 1 priority would be looking out for the interests of working-class Americans, small businesses and family farmers. ...
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SCHOOL Schedules
(Local News ~ 02/14/24)
Feb. 14: BB vs Meadow Heights at home, 6 p.m. Feb. 15: BB vs Advance at home, 6 p.m. Feb. 16: HS homecoming dance, 7-11 p.m. Feb. 19: No school Feb. 20-24: BB Districts Feb. 23: JHVB at Bell City, 6 p.m. Feb. 14: GB vs Arcadia Valley at home, 5 p.m...
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SCHOOL MENUS
(Local News ~ 02/14/24)
Feb. 19: No school Feb. 20: Burrito, pinto bean, peas, fruit Feb. 21: Barbecue rib, baked beans, corn, fruit Feb. 22: Spaghetti, breadstick, green beans, fruit Feb. 23: Grilled cheese sandwich, chips, pickle, fruit Feb. 19: No school Feb. 20: Toasted ham and cheese sandwich, peas and carrots, brownie, orange juice (fast lane, chicken queso pizza)...
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10 tips to keep spark alive in relationships
(Local News ~ 02/14/24)
If you had to name the most important thing in your life, what would it be? Chances are it would be a relationship: with your significant other, children, parents, some other family member or good friends. Relationships are not just important in the "feel good" sense; they also have a strong impact on a person's mental and physical health, according to Kale Monk, a University of Missouri associate professor and state extension youth and family specialist...
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Give Valentine's Day flowers TLC for extended enjoyment
(Local News ~ 02/14/24)
Valentine's Day flowers will last longer if kept watered and fed, according to University of Missouri horticulturist David Trinklein. Trinklein's tips and homemade preservative recipe provide an extended warranty of sorts to make certain flowers last up to twice their normal lifespan...
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Missouri Department of Agriculture grants available for specialty crops
(Local News ~ 02/14/24)
The Missouri Department of Agriculture (MDA) is now accepting applications for anticipated funding through the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. Interested individuals, community organizations and research institutions working to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops in Missouri should submit their application...
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Highway 51 in Bollinger Co. reduced for drainage work
(Local News ~ 02/14/24)
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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Knowledge Night Pet of the week
(Local News ~ 02/14/24)
Tuesday, Feb. 20, at Woodland. Page X 'Gem of a dog' needs a home. Page X
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