-
No injuries in two Cape Girardeau residential fires over weekend
(Local News ~ 04/15/24)
There were no reported injuries in two house fires this past weekend in Cape Girardeau. ...
-
Lids co-founder launches new custom hat venture in Cape Girardeau
(Business ~ 04/15/24)
Having managed Lids to become a global headwear retailer, Glenn Campbell is launching an online custom headwear store called Make My Cap in his hometown of Cape Girardeau. ...
-
Take a hike: Charleston introduces the town’s first trail — The Byrd Walk
(Local News ~ 04/15/24)
CHARLESTON — The late James L. "Jim" Byrd III loved his hometown of Charleston. He also loved trains. Now his family has combined those two loves to continue to grow Byrd’s legacy. With funds from Byrd’s estate, a new walking path was recently completed. ...
-
Cape airport explores funding for possible new air traffic control tower
(Local News ~ 04/15/24)
As Cape Girardeau Regional Airport’s construction projects move along, airport manager Katrina Amos and the Airport Advisory Board may start to look at possible funding options for a new air traffic control tower. Amos said the next big project on the organization’s list will be a new tower. During the board’s Thursday, April 11, meeting, she said the current tower suffers some line-of-sight issues. ...
-
Local couple wins second consecutive growth award from Comfort Keepers
(Business ~ 04/15/24)
Mark and Melody Harpur, owners of the Comfort Keepers in-home care in Cape Girardeau, have received a second consecutive Quest for Excellence Award from the company. ...
-
Today in History: April 15
(Local News ~ 04/15/24)
Today is Monday, April 15, the 106th day of 2024. There are 260 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On April 15, 1912, the British luxury liner RMS Titanic foundered in the North Atlantic off Newfoundland more than 2 1/2 hours after hitting an iceberg; 1,514 people died, while less than half as many survived...
-
Prayer 4-15-24
(Prayer ~ 04/15/24)
Almighty God, may we turn our eyes to you, our creator and Lord. Amen.
-
Republicans need to unite, not fight
(Column ~ 04/15/24)
I don’t blame the public for not wanting to put the Republican Party back in power in Washington. As the GOP proved again in the House last week, it’s incapable of accomplishing anything of importance. ...
-
We all deserve space to pursue our dreams
(Column ~ 04/15/24)
The Erma Bombeck Writers’ Workshop saved me from making a huge mistake recently. I emailed my editor before I left and told her that I didn’t think I’d have time to continue writing this weekly column. I told her I was too busy. I have a full-time job for our local newspaper, where I write and edit columns for the Kentucky community. ...
-
The erosion of fiscal responsibility
(Column ~ 04/15/24)
Washington Post columnist Megan McArdle recently wrote that the best argument made in favor of limiting the size of the stimulus during the Great Recession — part of a larger conversation about austerity — was one of ethos. "We weren’t spending the money in theory," she wrote, "or in 1945, when an ethos of fiscal responsibility prevailed. We were spending it in the 21st century, when that ethos had collapsed, so there was a considerable chance that when the good times finally rolled around, no politician would willingly undertake the sacrifices necessary to get the budget back in shape." ...
-
Cape Girardeau Heritage Museum unveils exhibits on old bridge, Truman and American quilting
(Editorial ~ 04/15/24)
The Cape Girardeau Heritage Museum is set to unveil three new exhibits this week that promise to enrich our understanding of both local and national heritage. These exhibits, focusing on the construction of the old Cape Girardeau bridge, President Harry S. Truman’s connection with Southeast Missouri, and American quiltmaking, provide a view of pivotal moments and traditions that have shaped our community and the country at large. ...
-
Three chambers to hold events
(Business ~ 04/15/24)
The Cape Girardeau, Jackson and Scott City area chambers of commerce will host various gatherings during the upcoming week. ...
-
Mobile food vendor submits business license application
(Business ~ 04/15/24)
Amy Burns of Sikeston applied for a mobile food vendor called Fins and Feathers, which she operates in several other Southeast Missouri municipalities. ...
-
Gas prices rise nationally, stand fast in Southeast Missouri
(Business ~ 04/15/24)
As temperatures keep rising, so do gasoline prices, but not in every part of the country. ...
-
Series of ribbon-cuttings scheduled
(Business ~ 04/15/24)
The Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce will host a trio of ribbon-cuttings throughout the week. ...
-
Long John Silver’s in Cape Girardeau closes
(Business ~ 04/15/24)
The Long John Silver’s location at 25 S. Kingshighway in Cape Girardeau has shut down. ...
-
Five Saint Francis clinics recognized for quality care standards
(Business ~ 04/15/24)
Five Saint Francis Healthcare System clinics have been recognized for their clinician practices. ...
-
Drury Hotels takes No. 12 spot on Forbes customer-experience ranking
(Business ~ 04/15/24)
Drury Hotels Co. placed 12th overall on Forbes’ second-ever Customer Experience All-Stars list in March, ranking highest among all hotels. ...
-
State Rep. Rick Francis named Cross Trails Medical Center CEO
(Business ~ 04/15/24)
Cross Trails Medical Center has named Rick Francis, a Missouri state representative for District 145, as the organization’s new chief executive officer. ...
-
Bird flu spreading to more farm animals. Are milk and eggs safe?
(National News ~ 04/15/24)
A bird flu outbreak in U.S. dairy cows has grown to affect more than two dozen herds in eight states, just weeks after the nation’s largest egg producer found the virus in its chickens. Health officials stress that the risk to the public is low and the U.S. food supply remains safe and stable. ...
-
Homebuyers’ quandary: to wait or not to wait for lower mortgage rates
(National News ~ 04/15/24)
LOS ANGELES — Shop for a home now or hold out for the possibility of lower mortgage rates? That question is confronting many home shoppers this spring homebuying season. Lower rates give home shoppers more financial breathing room, so holding out for a more attractive rate can make a big difference, especially for first-time homebuyers who often struggle to find an affordable home. ...
-
Israel quiet on next steps against Iran — and on which partners helped shoot down missiles
(International News ~ 04/15/24)
TEL AVIV, Israel — Israeli leaders Sunday credited an international military coalition with helping thwart a direct Iranian attack involving hundreds of drones and missiles, calling the coordinated response a starting point for a “strategic alliance” of regional opposition to Tehran. ...
-
Debra Kircher
(Obituary ~ 04/15/24)
Debra Diane Kircher, 62, of Cape Girardeau died Wednesday, April 10, 2024. Services will be finalized at a later date. Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ...
-
Out of the past: April 15
(Out of the Past ~ 04/15/24)
A proposal to build a 40-unit apartment complex in South Cape Girardeau for elderly and disabled residents was approved last night by the Cape Girardeau Planning and Zoning Commission; the project would occupy the northeast corner of Linden Street and Parkway Drive and would consist of 10 four-plexes of one and two bedrooms; it would be situated half a block from a similar 44-unit complex, Heritage Manor, built three years ago by the same company, Cape Girardeau Properties II, L.P. ...
-
First Communion Day at Guardian Angel Parish in Oran, MO
(Submitted Story ~ 04/15/24)
It was a very glorious and blessed day at Guardian Angel Church as six second graders of Guardian Angel Parish made their First Holy Communion at the 10:30 am Mass on Sunday, April 14, 2024. They were instructed by Mrs. Sandi Hulshof (2nd grade teacher at Guardian Angel School) and Mrs. ...
-
Out of the past: April 15
(Out of the Past ~ 04/15/24)
A proposal to build a 40-unit apartment complex in South Cape Girardeau for elderly and disabled residents was approved last night by the Cape Girardeau Planning and Zoning Commission; the project would occupy the northeast corner of Linden Street and Parkway Drive and would consist of 10 four-plexes of one and two bedrooms; it would be situated half a block from a similar 44-unit complex, Heritage Manor, built three years ago by the same company, Cape Girardeau Properties II, L.P...
Stories from Monday, April 15, 2024
Browse other days