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Old buildings, new businesses: Old Town Cape hosts commercial property open houseBy Christopher Borro ~ Southeast MissourianVisitors traveled across downtown Cape Girardeau on Thursday to view available properties for new commercial enterprises during Old Town Cape Inc.'s fifth annual open house event. ...
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SEMO names interim provost1Southeast MissourianDoug Koch, Southeast Missouri State University vice provost and dean of Graduate Studies, has been named interim provost beginning Saturday, June 1. ...
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Today in History: May 6Associated PressToday is Monday, May 6, the 127th day of 2024. There are 239 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On May 6, 1937, the hydrogen-filled German airship Hindenburg caught fire and crashed while attempting to dock at Lakehurst, New Jersey; 35 of the 97 people on board were killed along with a crewman on the ground...
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Today in History: May 5 (5/5/24)Associated PressToday is Sunday, May 5, the 126th day of 2024. There are 240 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On May 5, 1961, astronaut Alan B. Shepard Jr. became America’s first space traveler as he made a 15-minute suborbital flight aboard Mercury capsule Freedom 7...
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Constructing Cape Girardeau: New buildings, new plans (5/4/24)3By Christopher Borro ~ B MagazineDevelopment is a measure of a city’s health and progress in many ways, and Cape Girardeau has no shortage of current and ongoing construction projects. These projects are bringing vital services to Cape Girardeau, such as housing for new and expectant mothers, and services that will enhance the quality of life for the region, such as the $107 million redevelopment of the West Park Mall. ...
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Sponsored: Downtown Cape: The heart of the community and a driving economic force (5/4/24)B MagazineGrowth and prosperity in a downtown area does not happen without commitment, vision and perseverance. This includes the commitment of business owners to choose downtown, the vision from leaders and community members to recognize the importance of downtown development, and the perseverance from volunteers who work tirelessly to bring events, activities and beautification efforts to life...
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Today in History: May 4 (5/4/24)Associated PressToday is Saturday, May 4, the 125th day of 2024. There are 241 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On May 4, 1970, Ohio National Guardsmen opened fire during an anti-war protest at Kent State University, killing four students and wounding nine others...
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Cape Council finds insurance costs skyrocketing in coming year (5/3/24)7By Nathan Gladden ~ Southeast MissourianCape Girardeau’s City Council held a study session for the city’s 2024-25 proposed budget on Friday, May 3, at City Hall and learned insurance costs are skyrocketing upward. The City of Cape’s general fund was recapped for council members as the year’s general fund expenditures amounted to 33,269,749. More than two-thirds — 69% — of the fund was categorized as personnel expenditures, with public safety taking up the largest chunk of those expenditures...
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Gaza protest comes to SEMO (5/3/24)17
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Cape Girardeau Historic Preservation Commission announces 2024 Endangered Buildings list (5/3/24)4By Nathan Gladden ~ Southeast MissourianThe 2024 Endangered Buildings List was announced Wednesday, May 1. The list was adopted by the Cape Girardeau Historic Preservation Commission on April 17. According to the commission, the list is “for the sole purpose of promoting public awareness of buildings and structures that, in the opinion of the commission, have historic value and are believed to be at risk of being lost due to significant deterioration and/or imminent demolition.” The list is split into two categories, one with buildings that are considered endangered and one that includes buildings on a watch list. ...
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Cape woman faces charges after claims of punching woman, dog during dispute (5/3/24)15Southeast MissourianA Cape Girardeau woman faces charges of animal abuse after allegedly punching a dog that was trying to protect another person during a dispute. The suspect later allegedly resisted arrest and police stunned her with a Taser to get her into a patrol car. ...
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Mississippi Mingle returning next week for third year (5/3/24)By Alyssa Lunsford ~ Southeast MissourianCatholic Charities of Southern Missouri will host its third annual Mississippi Mingle in conjunction with Knights of Columbus on Saturday, May 11. The event will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Knights of Columbus Hall, 318 S. Spanish St. in Cape Girardeau. ...
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Cape County Commission names Alissa Swindell to Kenyon Cemetery Board (5/3/24)By Christopher Borro ~ Southeast MissourianThe Cape Girardeau County Commission unanimously approved Swindell take over for a recently deceased former cemetery board member. ...
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Cape man faces felony after allegedly sending nude image of woman to another man (5/3/24)1Southeast MissourianA Cape Girardeau man is in jail on a $15,000 bond after police say he sent images of a nude woman to another man without permission. Nathaniel James Davis, 33, of Cape Girardeau was charged with the crime of nonconsensual dissemination of private sexual images, a Class D felony. ...
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Cape sex offender charged with failure to register new address (5/3/24)Southeast MissourianRicky Scott, 41, of Cape Girardeau faces allegations he failed to register as a sex offender. The charges resulted from an investigation on Halloween in 2022, in which Scott was not compliant with Halloween restrictions, but Scott did not answer his door when an officer knocked. ...
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Poplar Bluff man sentenced to prison on drug charge (5/3/24)Southeast MissourianA Poplar Bluff man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for selling methamphetamine. A release from Sayler Fleming, U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Missouri, says U.S. District Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh Jr. ordered the sentence for Joshua Forbes, 31. ...
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NB I-55 in Cape County reduced for bridge maintenance (5/3/24)Southeast MissourianNorthbound Interstate 55 in Cape Girardeau County, from mile marker 93 to mile marker 94 near Cape Girardeau, will be reduced to one lane with a 10-foot width restriction as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform bridge maintenance. According to a Missouri Department of Transportation news release, the work will take place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, May 19.
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Today in History: May 3 (5/3/24)1Associated PressToday is Friday, May 3, the 124th day of 2024. There are 242 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On May 3, 1979, Conservative Party leader Margaret Thatcher was chosen to become Britain’s first female prime minister as the Tories ousted the incumbent Labour government in parliamentary elections...
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Cape Girardeau officials question 'confidence' in city’s prosecuting attorney over criminal defense cases (5/2/24)17By Nathan Gladden ~ Southeast MissourianCape Girardeau’s top law official has questioned private practice actions taken by the city’s municipal prosecuting attorney, contending a conflict of interest. Chief of police Wes Blair pointed out in an April 17 email to city administration and officials a loss of “confidence” in Scott Horman. ...
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The Best of the Year: Area chambers honor individuals and businesses making region stronger (5/2/24)BmagazineCommunities are powered by businesses, and businesses are powered by individuals with a drive to serve others and succeed. Each year, chambers of commerce throughout the region host awards dinners, where they recognize businesses and their owners who represent the best of the best in success and service. Congratulations to those who have been honored — this region is better because of the work you do.
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Sponsored: The Bank of Missouri helps protect your business against fraud (5/2/24)The Bank of MissouriYou work hard for your money, but fraudsters are also working hard to take it. In fact, the 2023 Association of Financial Professionals (AFP®) Payments Fraud and Control Survey reports 65% of organizations were victims of payments fraud attacks/attempts in 2022. One of these schemes is check fraud, specifically check washing. Criminals attempt to redirect checks to their own accounts, increase amounts and send false ACH payment requests...
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On your mark, get set … for 25th Soap Box Derby (5/2/24)By Christopher Borro ~ Southeast MissourianOn Saturday, May 4, 26 young racers will compete to see which of them are the quickest, most skillful drivers at the 25th annual Cape Girardeau Soap Box Derby. The race will be a test of their agility and engineering prowess. ...
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2024 Muddy River Marathon happening this weekend (5/2/24)By Alyssa Lunsford ~ Southeast MissourianThe 2024 Muddy River Marathon will return Saturday, May 4, on a course that winds and bends through the streets of Cape Girardeau, beginning and ending at Century Casino Cape Girardeau, 777 Main St. There will be more than 400 runners competing this year. ...
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Kick-start weekend at Scout Hall’s Backyard Happy Hour(s) (5/2/24)By Alyssa Lunsford ~ Southeast MissourianScout Hall is testing out its new outdoor venue Friday, May 3, with Backyard Happy Hour(s). The happy hours will begin at 4 p.m. when gates open. ...
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Celebrate the Arts this Friday at River Campus (5/2/24)By Alyssa Lunsford ~ Southeast MissourianA Celebrate the Arts event will be held Friday, May 3, at Southeast Missouri State University’s River Campus in Cape Girardeau. There will be a showcase of music, theater and dance pieces at 7:30 p.m. in Bedell Performance Hall and an open gallery presentation of paintings, sculptures, interior design and other art by SEMO students. Film students will be showing their work as well. ...
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Cape Girardeau County Commission agenda for 5/2/24 meeting (5/2/24)Cape Girardeau County Commission 9 a.m. Thursday, May 2, 1 Barton Square, Jackson Approval of minutes n Approval of minutes of the Monday, April 29, meeting ...
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Today in History: May 2 (5/2/24)Associated PressToday is Thursday, May 2, the 123rd day of 2024. There are 243 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On May 2, 1994, Nelson Mandela claimed victory in the wake of South Africa’s first democratic elections; President F.W. de Klerk acknowledged defeat...
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Focus on unity, love for 73rd National Day of Prayer (5/1/24)By Christopher Borro ~ Southeast MissourianCape Girardeans will celebrate the 73rd National Day of Prayer with a series of prayer services Thursday, May 2...
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Cape Central holds final AFJROTC ceremony before program's closure (5/1/24)6By J.C. Reeves ~ Southeast MissourianCape Central High School’s Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) program held its final awards ceremony Friday, April 26, before the program’s closure at the end of the semester...
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SEMO, Mid-America Transplant honor organ donors with memorial at River Campus (5/1/24)By J.C. Reeves ~ Southeast MissourianSoutheast Missouri State University, in partnership with Mid-America Transplant, hosted the families of organ and tissue donors and transplant recipients Thursday, April 25, for the unveiling of a new memorial at the university’s River Campus...
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Officer interrupts domestic attack in progress (5/1/24)2Southeast MissourianA Cape Girardeau police officer who heard a woman screaming from inside a house, stopped an attack Sunday, April 28, according to a probable-cause statement...
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Jackson man faces assault, harassment charges (5/1/24)Southeast MissourianCody Bredekamp, 29, of Jackson was charged with Class E felonies of third-degree domestic assault and first-degree harassment after a woman told police she “felt like she was being held hostage”, according to a probable-cause statement filed by police...
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Northbound, southbound I-55 in Cape Girardeau County reduced for bridge work (5/1/24)Southeast MissourianNorthbound Interstate 55 in Cape Girardeau County — from mile marker 91 to mile marker 92 near Cape Girardeau — will be reduced to one lane with a 10-foot width restriction as contractor crews make bridge repairs. According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, the work will take place from 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday, May 13. ...
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Sponsored: Progress in building connections: Saint Francis Healthcare System focusing on strategic relationships (5/1/24)Saint Francis HealthcareFostering strategic relationships with business and community partners is a linchpin to progress in the southeast Missouri region. Saint Francis Healthcare System is working to deepen and expand relationships through focused communication and feedback to employers, community groups and stakeholders...
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Today in History: May 1 (5/1/24)Associated PressToday is Wednesday, May 1, the 122nd day of 2024. There are 244 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On May 1, 2011, President Barack Obama announced the death of Osama bin Laden during a U.S. commando operation. (Because of the time difference, it was early May 2 in Pakistan, where the al-Qaida leader met his end.)...
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Cape Girardeau County coroner’s attorney asks that cameras be barred from criminal hearings (4/30/24)9By Bob Miller ~ Southeast MissourianAttorney Lynne M. Chambers filed a motion last week to bar the media from recording video and audio in the felony case against Cape Girardeau County Coroner Wavis Jordan. Chambers’ filing was in response to a request made to the court by KFVS12 anchor Kathy Sweeney. ...
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Cape Girardeau County Commission selects from eight bids for road project (4/30/24)2By Christopher Borro ~ Southeast MissourianCape Girardeau County commissioners received eight bids for a County Road 516 grading improvement project. They accepted the lowest bid during their meeting Monday, April 29. Bids came from Murphy Excavating, Jokerst Inc., Roper Excavating, Elmer Buchheit Construction, Donald Bond Construction, Steve’s Hauling, Putz Construction and Tom Buessink. ...
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SEMO’s hospitality management program receives accreditation (4/30/24)Southeast MissourianSoutheast Missouri State University’s hospitality management program received accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration (ACPHA), the university announced Monday, April 29. ...
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Cracked windshield leads to Sunday shooting incident on I-55 that injured three; Sikeston man faces multiple felony charges (4/30/24)3By Leonna Heuring ~ Standard DemocratBENTON — A Sikeston man faces multiple felony charges following a traffic incident that resulted in him allegedly shooting at another vehicle and injuring three of its occupants while driving on Interstate 55 on Sunday, April 28, in Scott County. ...
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SE MO REDI to host industrial strength assessment (4/30/24)By Christopher Borro ~ B MagazineAs a management consultant to SE MO REDI, Shad Burner is helping with a search to bring the next big industry to Southeast Missouri. The major question is which industry to target. Southeast Missouri Regional Economic Development, Inc., or SE MO REDI, is a Cape Girardeau-based development group seeking to grow the regional economy of Southeast Missouri. SE MO REDI was formed from the Cape Girardeau Area MAGNET economic development group in 2022, with a greater focus on regional cooperation...
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Sikeston man arrested for child endangerment, aggravated DWI (4/30/24)Southeast MissourianA Sikeston man was arrested Saturday, April 27, on charges of driving while his license was revoked, second-degree endangerment of a child and aggravated DWI. Marcus Williams, 47, has six prior charges and four convictions of DWI and also was charged with his driver’s license being revoked three times — July 7, 2022; Jan. 26, 2023; and May 31. ...
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Cape Girardeau man arrested for fourth-degree assault, resisting arrest (4/30/24)2Southeast MissourianA Cape Girardeau man was arrested on two charges, one of fourth- degree assault and the other of resisting arrest Sunday, April 28. Jhaiden Blue-Umfleet, 22, was in an altercation with another man outside a bar when a Cape Girardeau police officer tried to separate the two, according to a probable-cause statement. When the officer tried to separate the two men, Blue-Umfleet pushed the officer away from him. ...
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Today in History: April 30 (4/30/24)Associated PressToday is Tuesday, April 30, the 121st day of 2024. There are 245 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On April 30, 1975, the Vietnam War ended as the South Vietnamese capital of Saigon fell to Communist forces. On this date: In 1789, George Washington took the oath of office in New York as the first president of the United States...
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South Side Farms continues work, names new executive director (4/29/24)2By Christopher Borro ~ Southeast MissourianMaurice Theriot, a master gardener at Lincoln University of Missouri in Jefferson City, will begin his new role with South Side Farms on Wednesday, May 1. ...
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Cape Girardeau junior high sees improvements since implementing ‘Power of ICU’ program (4/29/24)6By J.C. Reeves ~ Southeast MissourianA program recently implemented at Terry W. Kitchen Central Junior High School in Cape Girardeau has quickly led to improved grades, fewer missing assignments and decreased disciplinary referrals, according to district officials. The program, called "Power of ICU", was adopted by the school three semesters ago and has already proven to be effective. ICU stands for "intensive care unit" because the students who are placed on the list require "intensive care" to make sure they’re successful. ...
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Today in History; April 29 (4/29/24)Associated PressToday is Monday, April 29, the 120th day of 2023. There are 246 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On April 29, 1429, Joan of Arc entered the besieged city of Orleans to lead a French victory over the English. On this date: In 1916, the Easter Rising in Dublin collapsed as Irish nationalists surrendered to British authorities...
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Outside the Office: Josh Stephens goes ‘all-in’ for pickleball (4/28/24)By Amanda Flinn ~ B MagazineJosh Stephens is an early adopter of new ideas, innovations and products. If there’s a gap in the market, Stephens strategizes a way to fill it. And while his background is in sales, it is Stephens’s entrepreneurial spirit that has led him to his current role as co-founder and COO of EBO MD, a membership-based primary and affordable healthcare company, offering in-office consultations, testing and surgery, without copays or deductibles...
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Today in History: April 28 (4/28/24)Associated PressToday is Sunday, April 28, the 119th day of 2024. There are 247 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On April 28, 1967, heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali was stripped of his title after he refused to be inducted into the armed forces...
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Local banker Adrian Breen talks state of banking, role with Missouri Bankers Association (4/27/24)8Lucas PressonAdrian Breen is the executive chairman, CEO and president of The Bank of Missouri, a community bank with its corporate headquarters in Perryville, Missouri and locations across the state. Breen, who has been in the banking industry for 36 years, joined The Bank of Missouri in 2017 as the company’s CEO...
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Sponsored: The Pickleball Factory and Parc Motor Club to open this summer (4/27/24)B MagazineThe warehouse and former Thorngate factory located at 1507 Independence St. in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, has been mostly vacant for over a decade. Now, the 63,000 square foot facility is being given a new life. The Pickleball Factory and Parc Motor Club will open in the space this summer, providing new opportunities and experiences for the region, while creating an anchor destination on Independence Street...