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Democratic filibuster of initiative petition bill exceeds 41 hours, sets new record
(State News ~ 05/15/24)
With session ending at 6 p.m. Friday, Republicans say they could turn to a rarely-used maneuver to cut off the filibuster, but it remains a last resort
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Scout Hall's next act: Melissa Carper's genre-blending sound
(Local News ~ 05/15/24)
Melissa Carper started her music career young. From singing gospel music weekly with her family at rest homes and in church to singing at clubs, such as the Eagles and American Legion by age 12. Growing up around music shaped Carper and her sense of music style. She said when she was younger one of her favorites to put on was Hank Williams. Her music has grown from its gospel and county roots to what it is today — incorporating multiple genres such as old county, bluegrass, jazz, and R&B...
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Guardians of Liberty to host Meet the Candidates event
(Local News ~ 05/15/24)
Guardians of Liberty in Southeast Missouri will host a Meet the Candidates event on Tuesday, May 21. The news release states the public is invited to this free event. According to the news release, more than two dozen candidates in the Aug. 6 balloting will be participating in the event and will be available for questions...
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SEMO transitioning from Horizons Enrichment Center to new provider
(Local News ~ 05/15/24)
Southeast Missouri State University is transitioning services provided by the Horizons Enrichment Center to a new, yet-to-be-named provider, pending approval by the Missouri Department of Mental Health. The university will continue to operate the center until the new organization has been approved by state officials...
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Lutheran Family and Children's Service to hold mental health awareness lunch Friday
(Local News ~ 05/15/24)
Mental health information will be at the forefront of an upcoming Lutheran Family and Children’s Services of Missouri (LFCS) event. In honor of May being Mental Health Awareness Month, the organization is hosting Mental Health: Let’s Taco 'Bout It from noon to 1 p.m. on Friday, May 17, at the Cape Girardeau Public Library, 711 Clark St...
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Woman sets up donation drive for cat that needs leg amputated after being shot in Cape neighborhood
(Local News ~ 05/15/24)
A Cape Girardeau woman has set up a fundraiser to get care for a neighborhood cat she named Garfield, who she says was shot in the leg. Madelyn Bandermann took to social media to share that an outside cat that she feeds and cares for was missing for a few days, then returned to her house with a limp...
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Cost savings appear at heart of potential contract change between City, Chamber
(Local News ~ 05/15/24)
The City of Cape Girardeau could save $164,327 annually by merging Visit Cape and the municipal Parks and Recreation Department, according to a proposal obtained by the Southeast Missourian. The proposal, put forth by the city’s Parks and Recreation Department, has not been publicly ratified by city officials, nor has there been any other public action on the issue. ...
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Today in History: May 15
(Local News ~ 05/15/24)
Today is Wednesday, May 15, the 136th day of 2024. There are 230 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On May 15, 1948, hours after declaring its independence, the new state of Israel was attacked by Transjordan, Egypt, Syria, Iraq and Lebanon...
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Prayer 5-15-24
(Prayer ~ 05/15/24)
O Lord Jesus, may we hunger and thirst for righteousness. Amen.
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Enjoy all the free band concerts available in the area
(Editorial ~ 05/15/24)
One of the more relaxing ways to spend a few hours is sitting outside on a late spring evening listening to a big band play. Cape Girardeau and Jackson area residents are fortunate to have three weekly opportunities to do just that.
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The long haul of love
(Column ~ 05/15/24)
We cannot live without mothers. That seems like it should be an obvious point. But we have examples in recent culture and politics that suggest otherwise. The vice president of the United States recently visited an abortion clinic. As much as the issue of abortion has been important to the Democratic Party, no president or vice president had previously made such a visit. At his own abortion-rights rally, our Catholic president made the sign of the cross, as if to call upon God’s blessings for more abortions.
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A presidency in its dotage
(Column ~ 05/15/24)
Is anyone surprised that Joe Biden is caving? It’s what he does. In a disgracefully craven move, President Biden has paused weapons shipments to Israel to try to prevent the Jewish state from launching a full-scale offensive against the remaining Hamas military stronghold in Rafah.
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Out of the past: May 15
(Out of the Past ~ 05/15/24)
Southeast Missouri State University’s Board of Regents isn’t ready to decide the future of Wildwood; the regents met behind closed doors yesterday to discuss a proposal from the university’s fund-raising foundation and alumni association to buy an off-campus house for the school’s president and turn Wildwood, the current campus home, into an alumni center...
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Fire report 5-16-24
(Police/Fire Report ~ 05/15/24)
CAPE GIRARDEAU Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls. May 13 Medical assists were made at 10:13 a.m. on Capaha Trail; 10:37 a.m. on South Sprigg Street; 3:23 p.m on David Street; 6:38 p.m. on Barberry Street; and 6:38 p.m. on Whitener Street.At 9:40 a.m., fire alarm at South Minnesota Avenue and Commercial Street.At 3:14 p.m., fire alarm on Belleridge Pike.At 7:11 p.m., hazardous condition call at Paul Revere Drive and Minute Men Way...
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Police report 5-16-24
(Police/Fire Report ~ 05/15/24)
CAPE GIRARDEAU Cape Girardeau Police Department responded to the following calls. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrest n A warrant arrest was reported on Siemers Drive. Thefts n Burglary was reported. n Shoplifting was reported on Lowes Drive. n Shoplifting was reported on Independence Street...
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Lutheran Family and Children's Service to hold mental health awareness lunch Friday
(Local News ~ 05/15/24)
Attendees at an upcoming LFCS event will chow down on tacos while learning about mental health signs and services.
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Senators urge $32 billion in emergency spending on AI after finishing yearlong review
(National News ~ 05/15/24)
WASHINGTON (AP) — A bipartisan group of four senators led by Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is recommending that Congress spend at least $32 billion over the next three years to develop artificial intelligence and place safeguards around it, writing in a new report released Wednesday that the U.S. needs to “harness the opportunities and address the risks” of the quickly developing technology...
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US inflation eased last month in the first slowdown of 2024
(National News ~ 05/15/24)
WASHINGTON (AP) — Consumer inflation in the United States cooled slightly last month after three elevated readings, likely offering a tentative sigh of relief for officials at the Federal Reserve as well as President Joe Biden’s re-election team. Prices rose 0.3% from March to April, the Labor Department said Wednesday, down slightly from 0.4% the previous month. ...
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Biden proposes 2 Trump debates but won’t participate in nonpartisan commission's debates
(National News ~ 05/15/24)
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said Wednesday on social media that he won’t participate in the campaign debates sponsored by a nonpartisan commission, instead challenging Republican Donald Trump to a pair of debates. “Donald Trump lost two debates to me in 2020,” Biden posted on X, the site formerly known as Twitter. “Since then, he hasn’t shown up for a debate. Now he’s acting like he wants to debate me again. Well, make my day, pal.”...
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Slovakia's prime minister injured in shooting
(International News ~ 05/15/24)
BRATISLAVA, Slovakia (AP) — Media reports say Slovakia’s populist Prime Minister Robert Fico was injured in a shooting and taken to hospital. The incident took place in the town of Handlova, some 150 kilometers northeast of the capital, according to the news television station TA3. A suspect has been detained, it said...
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On the eve of his visit to China, Putin says Russia is prepared to negotiate over Ukraine
(International News ~ 05/15/24)
BEIJING (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin says his regime is prepared to negotiate over the conflict in Ukraine in an interview with Chinese media on the eve of visit to partner Beijing that has backed Moscow in its full-scale invasion of its neighbor...
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Mildred Moudy
(Obituary ~ 05/15/24)
Mildred Moudy died Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at Chaffee Nursing Center in Chaffee. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, May 31, at Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Chaffee. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 1, at the funeral home, with the Rev. Josh Boley officiating. Burial will be in Union Park Cemetery in Chaffee...
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Jack Kramer
(Obituary ~ 05/15/24)
Jack Oliver Kramer was born Aug. 27, 1931, in Cape Girardeau. His parents were Ivan Oliver Kramer and Lillian Geordean Huckstep. He died Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at his home in Cape Girardeau. From 1941 through 1945 Jack lived with his parents in Ohio, Florida and Tennessee. ...
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Kathy Keith
(Obituary ~ 05/15/24)
Jean Kathryn "Kathy" Keith, 76, passed away peacefully Monday, May 13, 2024, at her home in Cape Girardeau. She was born Dec. 18, 1947, to Roy and Wilma Rex Burch in Ironton. She was married to Ronnie Earl Keith on April 9, 1967, in Piedmont. She was a proud member of the Clearwater High School class of 1965...
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Derrill Fadler
(Obituary ~ 05/15/24)
Derrill Fadler, 87, of Jackson passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at his home. He was born Jan. 13, 1937, in Patton to August and Stella Madden Fadler. He was baptized and confirmed at the Presbyterian Church in Patton and was a 1955 graduate of Patton High School...
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Carolyn Begley
(Obituary ~ 05/15/24)
Carolyn Begley passed on from this life as much of the country witnessed the beautiful northern lights in the sky on the evening of Friday, May 10, 2024, in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Maybe this was a coincidence, but it was a beautiful sendoff for a beautiful woman...
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Paul Backfisch
(Obituary ~ 05/15/24)
Paul Joseph Backfisch, 79, died Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at Mercy Hospital Southeast in Cape Girardeau. Visitation will be from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Friday, May 17, at Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Scott City. Funeral will be at 5:30 p.m. Friday, May 17, at the funeral home, with the Rev. Tom Wilk officiating. Burial will be at a later date at Oakdale Cemetery in Commerce...
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LOCAL STUDENT RECOGNIZED AT UT MARTIN HONORS DAY
(Submitted Story ~ 05/15/24)
MARTIN, Tenn. – May 15, 2024 – LOCAL STUDENT RECOGNIZED AT UT MARTIN HONORS DAY – The University of Tennessee at Martin held its annual Honors Day Ceremony on April 16 to recognize students who excel as scholars and leaders. Lexi Rubel, of Cape Girardeau, received the Outstanding Health and Human Performance Concentration: Health and Human Performance Student Award. ...
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