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Dexter woman arrested for alleged DWI
(Local News ~ 10/19/21)
A Dexter, Missouri, woman was taken into custody Friday night for alleged driving while intoxicated. Paula Upson, 37, was arrested in Cape Girardeau County by a Missouri State Highway Patrol trooper for alleged DWI and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. She was taken to the county jail and released...
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Bollinger County man arrested for DWI
(Local News ~ 10/19/21)
A Marble Hill, Missouri, man was arrested early Sunday morning for alleged driving while intoxicated. A Missouri State Highway Patrol report said authorities arrested Damian Lutes, 21, in Bollinger County for alleged DWI and failure to drive on the right half of the roadway...
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Millersville man arrested for alleged DWI
(Local News ~ 10/19/21)
Authorities arrested a Millersville man Sunday afternoon for alleged driving while intoxicated. A Missouri State Highway Patrol report said Terry Farrow, 75, was taken into custody at about 3:30 p.m. in Cape Girardeau County. He was taken to the county jail and released...
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Kansas City area's Kunce leads the fundraising race for Senate Democratic primary
(Local News ~ 10/19/21)
Jefferson City, Missouri, native Lucas Kunce, who hopes to become the first Democrat in the U.S. Senate representing the state since Claire McCaskill lost her seat in the 2018 election, is the leader in campaign fundraising among Democrats by a wide margin for the upcoming 2022 Senate primary, according to the most recent report of the Federal Elections Commission released Friday...
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Possible GOP Senate candidate Jason Smith shows strong cash-on-hand position in latest FEC filing
(Local News ~ 10/19/21)
Southeast Missouri congressman Jason Smith (R-8th District), the ranking Republican on the U.S. House Budget Committee, has the second-strongest cash-on-hand position of potential GOP hopefuls expected to run in the August 2022 Senate primary, according to third quarter data posted Friday by the Federal Elections Commission...
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Jackson Board of Aldermen to decide Nov. 1 on a controversial in-home day care permit
(Local News ~ 10/19/21)
After a one-hour public hearing on a proposed ordinance to issue a special-use permit for an in-home day care at a residence on Canyon Trail in the Cold Creek Estates subdivision, the Jackson Board of Aldermen voted Monday to table the matter to a study session...
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Mural in Scott City to be blocked after repainting effort
(Local News ~ 10/19/21)
After attempting to repaint a 50-year-old mural on Second Street in Scott City, it is about to be covered from view. The mural simply states, "Jesus died for you too," on a wall at 506 Second St. The Rev. Ken Strong of Father's Arms Fellowship in Scott City said former pastor Ardle Page left $500 from his estate to go toward restoring the mural since he was influential in painting the original sign with the youth group...
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Colin Powell, trailblazing general, diplomat dies of COVID-19 complications at 84
(National News ~ 10/19/21)
WASHINGTON — Colin Powell, the trailblazing soldier and diplomat whose sterling reputation of service to Republican and Democratic presidents was stained by his faulty claims to justify the 2003 U.S. war in Iraq, died Monday of COVID-19 complications. He was 84...
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Groundbreaking for LifeHouse-Cape project slated for Wednesday
(Local News ~ 10/19/21)
Construction on a transitional housing facility for pregnant homeless women will soon begin in downtown Cape Girardeau. Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri announced Monday a groundbreaking ceremony will be held Wednesday for LifeHouse Crisis Maternity Home Cape Girardeau...
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Managed deer hunt to begin Nov. 1 in parts of Cape Girardeau
(Local News ~ 10/19/21)
Forty hunters will take part in the managed bow hunt from Nov. 1 to Dec. 5 in the City of Cape Girardeau. According to Dustin Ziebold, the city's finance director and designated "deer team lead," large populations of deer pose a public safety hazard for Cape Girardeau...
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Boil water advisory issued in Fruitland area
(Local News ~ 10/19/21)
Public Water Supply District 1 has issued a boil-water advisory for the Whispering Heights and Pleasant Lake subdivisions in the Fruitland area. The advisory took effect Monday. Officials will test the system Tuesday and may have results Wednesday, which could allow them to end the advisory...
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Sikeston man hurt in one-vehicle crash
(Local News ~ 10/19/21)
A Sikeston, Missouri, man sustained serious injuries in a one-vehicle crash south of Benton, Missouri. A Missouri State Highway Patrol report said Jamie White, 44, was northbound on County Road 505 when the 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix he was driving ran off the roadway, struck a tree and overturned. The incident happened at about 11 a.m. Sunday...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 10/19/21)
Today is Tuesday, Oct. 19, the 292nd day of 2021. There are 73 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Oct. 19, 2001, U.S. special forces began operations on the ground in Afghanistan, opening a significant new phase of the assault against the Taliban and al-Qaida...
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Five Tips to Survive The Puppy Years
(Insiders Advice ~ 10/19/21)
If you’ve recently added a new puppy to your home or are thinking about getting one, let us congratulate and prepare you for the fun. Puppies are as cute as they are in need of constant care during that first year of life. Here are some tips. 1. Offer security and routine. We recommend using a crate to create a ‘safe place.’ This is where they can sleep, rest, eat treats, and hide from commotion. Crating your puppy will also create a routine, which is especially important for potty training...
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Raise the debt ceiling
(Letter to the Editor ~ 10/19/21)
As a consequence of the Federal Government spending obligations and tax cuts enacted during the Trump Administration and with the support of the Republican Party, the national debt increased from being equal to 76% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to being equal to 109% of the GDP...
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Dems' attack on smart kids
(Column ~ 10/19/21)
Parents whose kids excel in school need to be on guard. Leftist school administrators across the country -- not just in New York City -- are banning gifted programs in elementary and middle school and Advanced Placement courses in high school. Typically, without any notice to parents, an eight grader's accelerated science class or a fifth grader's fast-track math class is merged into the regular classroom. ...
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The importance of foster care
(Column ~ 10/19/21)
In the abortion debates, the polarized discussion often focuses on death. Which is a shame, as foster care and adoption are important, even crucial, parts of the pro-life platform. In "No Way to Treat a Child: How the Foster Care System, Family Courts, and Racial Activists Are Wrecking Young Lives," Journalist Naomi Schaefer Riley highlights leaders "in a foster-care revolution happening across the country, even in some places you might not expect" using a "combination of evidence-based practical help and spiritual support.". ...
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Prayer 10-19-21
(Prayer ~ 10/19/21)
O Father God, thank you for grace and the gift of eternal life through your Son Jesus. Amen.
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Reasons to support use tax
(Letter to the Editor ~ 10/19/21)
I have been following the news about the internet sales use tax for the city of Cape Girardeau, and I didn't know the city was not collecting sales tax on online purchases but the county does. I don't like taxes any more than the next guy, but I also know that the revenue the city gets from sales tax is what helps pay for my trash pickup, the water and sewer service connected to my house, police and fire protection, and the streets in front of my house. ...
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Cape Girardeau Fire report 10/19/21
(Police/Fire Report ~ 10/19/21)
CAPE GIRARDEAU The Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls. Oct. 17 n Medical assists were made at 10:32 a.m.; 11:44 a.m. on Whitener Street; 3:29 p.m. on Shenandoah Ridge; 6:10 p.m. on Bloomfield Road; 6:43 p.m. on South West End Boulevard; 9:41 p.m. on North Sprigg Street...
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Jackson Police report 10/19/21
(Police/Fire Report ~ 10/19/21)
JACKSON The Jackson Police Department released the following items. Arrest does not imply guilt. Arrests n Becky Williams, 39, of Jackson was arrested on a Jackson warrant. n Mary Massey, 27, of Jackson was arrested on suspicion of armed criminal action and domestic assault...
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Billy Williams
(Obituary ~ 10/19/21)
Billy Wayne Williams, 89, of Jackson died Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, at Monticello House in Jackson. Graveside service will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Cape County Memorial Park Mausoleum in Cape Girardeau, with the Rev. Randy Riley officiating. Ford and Sons Funeral Home -- Jackson is in charge of arrangements...
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Billy Tankersley
(Obituary ~ 10/19/21)
Billy Tankersley, 83, son to the late Earnest and Mildred Lincoln Tankersley, was born Oct. 2, 1938, in Bessville, Missouri, and departed this life Oct. 16, 2021, in Cape Girardeau. He married Judy Halter on Aug. 7, 1970. He worked at the Florsheim Shoe factory...
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Kathryn Miller
(Obituary ~ 10/19/21)
Kathryn Miller, 90, daughter of the late Benjamin and Annie Eudaly Caul, was born Jan. 5, 1931, in Blodgett, Missouri, and departed this life Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. On Aug. 12, 1948, she married Edwin Thomas Miller. He preceded her in death Nov. 17, 2001...
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Teressa McClain
(Obituary ~ 10/19/21)
Teressa "Terri" McClain, 63, of Jackson, died Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, at the Chateau Girardeau. A memorial gathering will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. Friday at Crain Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau.
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Flora Kassel
(Obituary ~ 10/19/21)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Flora Louise Stueve Kassel, 86, died Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, at Perryville. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday at Concordia Lutheran Church in Frohna. Funeral Service will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery following the service...
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Richard Hagedorn
(Obituary ~ 10/19/21)
Richard Martin Hagedorn, 86, of Cape Girardeau passed away peacefully with his family by his side Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021, at Southeast Hospital. He was born Sept. 12, 1935, in St. Louis to the late Elmer and Teresa Martin Hagedorn. Richard graduated from St. Mary's High School in 1953. He then attended Southeast Missouri State College, before honorably serving as a medic in the U.S. Naval Reserve...
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Walt Grace
(Obituary ~ 10/19/21)
OLIVE BRANCH, Ill. -- Walt Grace, 60, of Olive Branch passed away at 11:22 a.m., Friday, Oct. 15, 2021, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. He was born Feb. 17, 1961, at Cairo, Illinois, the son of Leslie Barnett and Patsy Lou Becker Grace Jr. He was married on Feb. 14, 1981, to Anita Jo McKee. She preceded him in death May 15, 2014. He later married Dana Swoboda on July 9, 2017...
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Michael Ford
(Obituary ~ 10/19/21)
Michael Wayne Ford, 71, of Cape Girardeau died Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, at his home. A memorial visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at Crain Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau. The service will conclude with military honors at 7 p.m...
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Beverly Byrd
(Obituary ~ 10/19/21)
Beverly Lynne Byrd, 66, of Cordova, Tennessee, passed away Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau. She was born Feb. 2, 1955, in Cape Girardeau, daughter of Robert and Jacqueline Kasten Strack. She and Larry Alan Byrd were married Feb. 4, 1983, in Memphis, Tennessee. He passed away May 27, 2015...
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Shirley Barber
(Obituary ~ 10/19/21)
CHAFFEE, Mo. -- Shirley Barber, 70, died Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Union Park Cemetery in Chaffee with the Rev. Cletus Glueck officiating. Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements...
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Strikers protest Haiti's lack of security after kidnappings
(International News ~ 10/19/21)
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti -- The usually chaotic streets of Haiti's capital were quiet and largely empty Monday as thousands of workers angry about the nation's lack of security went on strike in protest two days after 17 members of a U.S.-based missionary group were abducted by a violent gang...
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College towns plan to challenge results of 2020 census
(National News ~ 10/19/21)
Some college towns plan to challenge the results of the 2020 census, claiming they were shortchanged because the pandemic forced students to leave campuses and complaining the undercount could cost them federal money and prestige. College communities such as Bloomington, Indiana; Tuscaloosa, Alabama; and State College, Pennsylvania, are exploring their options for contesting the population counts, which they say do not accurately reflect how many people live there...
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EPA unveils strategy to regulate toxic 'forever chemicals'
(National News ~ 10/19/21)
WASHINGTON -- The Biden administration said Monday it is launching a broad strategy to regulate toxic industrial compounds associated with serious health conditions that are used in products ranging from cookware to carpets and firefighting foams. Michael Regan, the head of the Environmental Protection Agency, said his agency is taking a series of actions to limit pollution from a cluster of long-lasting chemicals known as PFAS that are increasingly turning up in public drinking water systems, private wells and even food.. ...
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Why COVID boosters weren't tweaked to better match variants
(National News ~ 10/19/21)
More COVID-19 booster shots may be on the way -- but when it's your turn, you'll get an extra dose of the original vaccine, not one updated to better match the extra-contagious delta variant. And that has some experts wondering whether the booster campaign is a bit of a missed opportunity to target delta and its likely descendants...
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Jackson County settles COVID-19 rules lawsuit with church
(State News ~ 10/19/21)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Jackson County officials on Monday approved a settlement with a church that had sued over COVID-19 restrictions it claimed discriminated against religion. The Jackson County Legislature voted Monday to approve a $146,750 payment to Abundant Life Baptist Church and attorney Jonathan Whitehead. The county also agreed any future health restrictions would not be more onerous than restrictions on secular gatherings, the Kansas City Star reported...
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Data breach prompts review at Mo. teacher pension fund
(State News ~ 10/19/21)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Officials with the pension fund serving teachers and other public school employees in Missouri say they're reviewing safety protocols after a data breach last month. A notification Friday from the Public School and Education Employee Retirement Systems of Missouri said the incident happened Sept. 11 when a system employee's email account was accessed by an unauthorized individual. The incident was reported Monday by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch...
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Out of the past: Oct. 19
(Out of the Past ~ 10/19/21)
Three men poked and pried the walls, but a search of the house at 220 N. Missouri St., in Jackson yesterday didn't turn up any logs; it's something of a mystery to members of the Poe family, who called the house theirs for more than 60 years and who were always told the home's original two rooms were a log cabin built during the Civil War; plans are to raise the now county-owned house as part of a proposed county jail expansion project...
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Milton Walter
(Obituary ~ 10/19/21)
SWANSEA, S.C. — Milton Lynn Walter, 57, passed away Monday, Sept. 27, 2021, at Lexington Medical Center. He was born in Cape Girardeau June 14, 1964, to the late Louis and Mary Alice Ressel Walter. He was a graduate of Scott City High School and was formerly employed by Krispy Kreme as a delivery driver. He was an active and well-loved member of Hidden Valley Golf Club...
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Linda Volz
(Obituary ~ 10/19/21)
MARBLE HILL, Mo. -- Linda Lou Volz, 80, of Marble Hill passed away Friday, Oct. 15, 2021, at the Life Care Center in Cape Girardeau. She was born Feb. 28, 1941, in Cape Girardeau, daughter of Dorman and Georgia Smith Buck. She and Calvin Volz were united in marriage on March 26, 1961...
- Jackson Board of Aldermen name Litz Park pickleball courts as Curtis L. Brown Pickleball Complex (Local News ~ 10/19/21)
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