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Cape, Jackson police to collect unwanted prescription drugs Saturday; voluntary drop off is part of national DEA program
(Local News ~ 04/27/18)
Area residents can drop off unwanted, unused and expired prescription medications Saturday at the Cape Girardeau and Jackson police departments. The nationwide drug take-back program is offered in conjunction with the federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)...
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Blue Sky prepares for move into new facility
(Local News ~ 04/27/18)
For adults with developmental disabilities, Blue Sky Community Services can help build and support life skills, and their newest facility at 2610 Gerhardt St. in Cape Girardeau is nearly complete. The facility is an upgrade and expansion from their two existing Cape Girardeau locations, said owner Kevin Smith, and will keep them from having a wait list...
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17th annual wine festival today
(Local News ~ 04/27/18)
The Community Counseling Center Foundation is hosting its 17th annual Community Benefit Wine Festival today at 6 p.m. with an expected crowd of more than 400 people at the Bavarian Halle in Fruitland. Director of fund development Mary Burton said ticket holders will receive a complimentary wineglass -- which is "real glass" -- with their admission. ...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 04/27/18)
Today is Friday, April 27, the 117th day of 2018. There are 248 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On April 27, 1968, Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey declared his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for president, less than a month after President Lyndon B. Johnson said he would not run for re-election...
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Right on schedule, spring green takes a firm grip
(Column ~ 04/27/18)
It must have been the spring of 1953 or 1954 that it clicked in my brain: Seasons are not random. They follow a schedule, one following after the other year after year. I don't know what I thought about the arrival of weather changes before this epiphany. Maybe I simply thought God or someone deputized by him got up every day and decided what weather we would have...
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Home Tour benefits Hope for One More grants
(Editorial ~ 04/27/18)
You'll have many opportunities to get out and explore this weekend. There are many activities to choose from. One of those worthy of consideration is the home tour organized on behalf of the Hope House children's home in Jackson, which is associated with the Hope for One More organization...
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Israel: 9 teenagers die in flash floods; 1 missing
(International News ~ 04/27/18)
JERUSALEM -- Flash floods killed nine Israeli teenagers who were hiking Thursday south of the Dead Sea, Israel's rescue service said. The casualties were all 18 years old. Israeli media said eight of the fatalities were female and one was male. Police said another hiker is missing...
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Kim Jong Un walks south to meet his rival: Can they deal?
(International News ~ 04/27/18)
GOYANG, South Korea -- There will be plenty to gawk at today when North Korean leader Kim Jong Un walks south across the world's most heavily armed border and stands face-to-face with South Korean President Moon Jae-in. Two men who seemed on the verge of war months ago will take a pleasant walk, plant a commemorative tree, inspect an honor guard and belly-up to a lavish banquet...
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'Busy' Trump admits he didn't get wife much for her birthday
(Community ~ 04/27/18)
WASHINGTON -- Are flowers and a card enough? On Melania Trump's 48th birthday, President Donald Trump worried Thursday his gift might not be sufficient. Trump got an interview with "Fox and Friends" going by giving a shout-out to the first lady: "So, happy birthday to Melania," he said...
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Toddler's parents say they'll work with doctors
(International News ~ 04/27/18)
LONDON -- The father of terminally ill toddler Alfie Evans said Thursday he would work with doctors to give his son "dignity and comfort," as he called for a truce in a divisive case pitting doctors and the British courts against Alfie's parents, Christian groups and the pope...
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India-China summit expected to ease tensions
(International News ~ 04/27/18)
NEW DELHI -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is meeting this week with Chinese President Xi Jinping, a visit some experts believe could reset a complicated relationship, including a tense border standoff. The meeting between the leaders of the world's two most populous nations is to take place in the central Chinese city of Wuhan today and Saturday...
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Pompeo sworn in as secretary of state
(National News ~ 04/27/18)
WASHINGTON -- Mike Pompeo took over as America's top diplomat Thursday after being confirmed by the Senate and sworn in across the street minutes later. The new secretary of state immediately dashed off to Europe in an energetic start befitting the high-stakes issues awaiting him, from Iran to North Korea...
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EPA chief diverts blame for ethics woes
(National News ~ 04/27/18)
WASHINGTON -- Environmental Protection Agency chief Scott Pruitt, yet another Trump administration official with his job on the line over ethical concerns, took heat from lawmakers Thursday over his profligate spending and lobbyist ties and tried to divert responsibility to underlings...
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Trump's comments raise questions about Daniels
(National News ~ 04/27/18)
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump said Thursday personal attorney Michael Cohen handles very little of his legal work, but did represent him in the "crazy Stormy Daniels deal," a rare presidential public reference to the porn star who claims she had sex with the president in 2006...
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Comedy icon Cosby convicted of drugging, molesting woman
(National News ~ 04/27/18)
NORRISTOWN, Pa. -- Bill Cosby was convicted Thursday of drugging and molesting a woman in the first big celebrity trial of the #MeToo era, completing the spectacular late-in-life downfall of a comedian who broke racial barriers in Hollywood on his way to TV superstardom as America's Dad...
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Smoky fire forces evacuations at Wisconsin refinery; 11 injured
(National News ~ 04/27/18)
Authorities said a fire at a northwestern Wisconsin refinery where an explosion injured at least 11 people was out and people were being allowed back in their homes Thursday night after most of the city of Superior was forced to evacuate. Douglas County officials posted an update saying the fire was extinguished but asking residents in the evacuation area to stay away from their homes for at least another two hours. ...
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GOP seeks to boot four from party's primaries
(State News ~ 04/27/18)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- The Missouri Republican Party is seeking to remove four candidates from the primary ballot, including two congressional challengers, arguing they aren't really members of the GOP. The party filed a formal request Tuesday with the secretary of state's office to remove Jim Evans, Noga Sachs, Scott Van Meter and Leonard Hughes. ...
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Greitens attorney wants AG barred from probe
(State News ~ 04/27/18)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- An attorney for Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens argued Thursday that Attorney General Josh Hawley should be barred from investigating the governor because of critical comments he suggested were partly motivated by Hawley's candidacy for the U.S. Senate...
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Cape man pleads guilty to tax refund scam
(Local News ~ 04/27/18)
A Cape Girardeau man pleaded guilty Thursday in federal court to soliciting fraudulent tax refunds. Darnell Moon, 30, entered a guilty plea in U.S. District Court in Cape Girardeau to five felony counts of mail fraud and one felony count of wire fraud, federal prosecutors said in a news release Thursday...
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Out of the past: April 27
(Out of the Past ~ 04/27/18)
Two new principals have been named to head Cape Girardeau elementary schools; Barbara Kohlfeld, who has been a facilitator in the schools' gifted program for the past five years, has been appointed principal of May Greene School; Barbara Blanchard, who has been the interim principal at Washington School the past year, has been named the permanent principal...
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Correction: USPS Informed Delivery service
(Correction ~ 04/27/18)
n Due to a source error, an article in Thursday's Southeast Missourian should have stated that the USPS has currently 9.3 million enrolled customers for the Informed Delivery service.
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John Mungle
(Obituary ~ 04/27/18)
MARQUAND, Mo. -- John Wayne Mungle, 74, of Marquand died at his home April 24, 2018. Born Jan. 2, 1944, in Wasco, California, he was the son of Everett Jefferson and Ruby Leona Sanders Mungle. After his graduation from Patton (Missouri) High School in 1961, his life took many paths -- from his time as a welder at the dry docks and for the steamfitters, to his first business running dump trucks in St. ...
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Stratton Long
(Obituary ~ 04/27/18)
ST. CHARLES, Mo. -- Jon "Stratton" Long, formerly of Cape Girardeau, passed away Saturday, April 21, 2018, at the age of 81. He was the loving husband of Patricia Ann (Rosson) Long. Visitation will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. today, and a funeral will follow at 1 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 2245 S. Old Highway 94 in St. Charles...
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Christy Hewes
(Obituary ~ 04/27/18)
Christy Marie Hewes, 47, of Cape Girardeau died on Wednesday, April 25, 2018, at Scott City. She was born June 7, 1970, in Perryville, Missouri. She was a delivery specialist at Aon Hewitt Insurance Co. She was a member of Rock Family Church in St. Louis and online games, KMK and Blades Edge...
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Wayne Fritsche
(Obituary ~ 04/27/18)
Wayne Alfred Fritsche, 72, of Shawneetown passed away Thursday, April 26, 2018, with his three children at his side. He was born Feb. 28, 1946, in Perryville, Missouri, son of Alfred E. and Amanda G. Lohmann Fritsche. Wayne was baptized and confirmed at Salem Lutheran Church in Farrar, Missouri, and was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Shawneetown. ...
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Prayer 4/27/18
(Prayer ~ 04/27/18)
Lord Jesus, we place our hope and trust in you, our Savior. Amen.
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Speak Out 4/27/18
(Speak Out ~ 04/27/18)
As a business in Cape with very little parking, it would be nice if the area businesses that need additional parking, whether temporary or not, would come introduce themselves and apologize. Kingshighway is a very crowded spot between Broadway and Bessie St. Please be courteous of your fellow neighbors who are also BUSINESSES. Our customers are just as important as yours...
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Cape Girardeau police report 4/27/18
(Police/Fire Report ~ 04/27/18)
CAPE GIRARDEAU The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests n Amber Lashley, 30, of Cadet, Missouri, was arrested on a Cape Girardeau County warrant. n Robert Parker, 47, of Cape Girardeau was arrested on three Cape Girardeau warrants for failure to appear...
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Cape Girardeau fire report 4/27/18
(Police/Fire Report ~ 04/27/18)
CAPE GIRARDEAU The Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls: Tuesday n Medical assists were made at 2:50 p.m. on Rock Creek Drive and 5:05 p.m. on South Sprigg Street. n At 8:49 a.m., smoke/odor investigation was performed on Interstate 55...
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Guest commentary: Prosecutor slams newspaper series; paper responds
(Column ~ 04/27/18)
Editor's note: Scott County Prosecuting Attorney Paul R. Boyd sent out the following news release Wednesday in response to the Southeast Missourian's reporting on the 1992 Angela Mischelle Lawless murder: "The recent articles in the Southeast Missourian regarding the Angela Mischelle Lawless homicide contain facts that are both inaccurate and detrimental to the investigation of this case. ...
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Trump pledges hands off probe, may 'change my mind'
(National News ~ 04/27/18)
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump insisted Thursday he "won't be involved" in any attempt to interfere with the investigation into Russian election meddling -- unless he changes his mind -- as a Senate panel moved to safeguard special counsel Robert Mueller from any attempt to fire him...
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Trump's VA choice bows out in latest Cabinet flame-out
(National News ~ 04/27/18)
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump's White House doctor reluctantly withdrew his nomination to be Veterans Affairs secretary Thursday in the face of accusations of misconduct, the latest embarrassing episode highlighting Trump's struggles to fill key jobs and the perils of his occasional spur-of-the-moment decision-making...
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Derailed
(Local News ~ 04/27/18)
St. Louis Bridge Construction workers remove guardrails from the Sloan Creek Bridge on Big Bend Road in Cape Girardeau. The project involves replacing the substructure of the bridge and a sidewalk, as well as adding a second sidewalk.
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Briefly 4/27/18
(State News ~ 04/27/18)
SPANISH LAKE, Mo. -- Police discovered the bodies of two men and a woman inside a suburban St. Louis home and a woman who was shot and injured outside. St. Louis County police officer Benjamin Granda said the surviving woman was rushed to a hospital after officers discovered the bodies at the home in Spanish Lake late Wednesday. Officers were responding to a report of shots fired just before midnight...
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Weekend Outlook: Looking ahead: A little bit of everything
(Entertainment ~ 04/27/18)
The sun is finally shining; it's starting to warm up (finally), and this weekend, Southeast Missouri is packed with indoor and outdoor events for the entire family. We have a wine festival, scenic drive, carnival, "milk mustache dash" and dinosaurs at the Show Me Center. Yes, dinosaurs...
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At the movies: 'Avengers' to battle for top spot in theaters
(Entertainment ~ 04/27/18)
An unprecedented cinematic journey 10 years in the making and spanning the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe, Marvel Studios' "Avengers: Infinity War" brings to the screen the ultimate, deadliest showdown of all time. The Avengers and their Super Hero allies must be willing to sacrifice all in an attempt to defeat the powerful Thanos before his blitz of devastation and ruin puts an end to the universe...
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The Culture & Entertainment Notebook: You do-not want to pass up Grandma's Old Fashioned Donuts
(Local News ~ 04/27/18)
The iconic Grandma's Old Fashioned Donuts has been a farmers market mainstay for nearly seven years now -- selling nearly 800 a day -- and can be seen from afar because of the sheer size of the pastry. Current owner Vincent Hahn who lives in Anna, Illinois, owns the business and said he has found the overwhelming response from the community to be "very encouraging."...
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Preservation board places Common Pleas Courthouse Annex on endangered buildings list
(Local News ~ 04/27/18)
EDITOR'S NOTE: This story has been altered to correct Andrew Carnegie's date of death. The Common Pleas Courthouse Annex in Cape Girardeau could be in jeopardy once county offices vacant the building, the local Historic Preservation Commission warns. The commission recently placed the annex on its annual list of endangered buildings. In all, 15 buildings are on the list. The annex is one of three structures added to the list this year. The others are houses at 207 N. Henderson Ave. and 531 N. Fountain St...
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LOCAL GIRL SCOUT VOLUNTEERS RECOGNIZED FOR OUTSTANDING SERVICE
(Submitted Story ~ 04/27/18)
Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland recently recognized area volunteers for their outstanding service in Girl Scouting at its 2018 Recognitions Ceremony in Springfield, MO. The Volunteer of Excellence Pin was presented to Cape Girardeau resident Vicki McLemore. The Volunteer of Excellence Pin recognizes volunteers for outstanding service in direct partnership with girls or who have contributed outstanding service in support of our council’s mission delivery to girl and adult members...
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April Business Briefs
(B Magazine ~ 04/27/18)
EBO MD acquired Cape Urgent Care and Family Medicine located in Cape Girardeau in April, upon Dr. Byron Glenn’s retirement. New Madrid will soon have its steel mill back with new owner Magnitude 7 Metals, expecting to hire about 450 workers for the plant. The new aluminum smelter will be located at the site of the former Noranda Aluminum plant. The average salary for these jobs is expected to be about $64,000 annually. One line is expected to open in May and the second in November...
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