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Man arrested for allegedly firing weapon from vehicle
(Local News ~ 05/12/22)
Cape Girardeau police arrested a man Monday night for allegedly firing a firearm out of his vehicle. Michael Smith, 52, was taken into custody after he allegedly fired a handgun out of the vehicle he was driving on Big Bend Road. According to Cpl. Ryan Droege, Smith did not appear to be firing at anyone or anything in particular...
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New and fresh salad ideas
(Community ~ 05/12/22)
Are you in a rut with your salads and cold side salads? It is so easy to purchase the same or similar ingredients for your dinner salads, and I am just as guilty. So sometimes we just need to shake things up and look at new, fresh ideas. Today I started looking for new salads with bright, fresh ingredients of a wide variety, including lettuce, pasta, some with seafood, and others with tasty dressings that set the recipe apart from others. ...
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Free smoke alarms available Saturday for some Cape residents
(Local News ~ 05/12/22)
Three organizations will partner Saturday to install free smoke alarms in Cape Girardeau. Volunteers and members of American Red Cross of Southeast Missouri, PORCH and Cape Girardeau Fire Department are participating in the Sound the Alarm event, part of a national Red Cross initiative with a goal of installing 50,000 free smoke alarms in more than 50 communities during May...
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Cape County deputy involved in shooting incident
(Local News ~ 05/12/22)
A Cape Girardeau County deputy sheriff was involved in a shooting incident Wednesday afternoon. According to a release from Sgt. Cody Windbigler of the Sheriff’s Office, the incident began with a vehicle pursuit on Interstate 55 north of Cape Girardeau. The pursuit ended on Route D, near County Road 454. Windbigler said the officer was not injured in the shooting and the suspect was taken to a local hospital. The suspect’s condition was unknown...
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Missouri election chief: Redistricting risks election errors
(State News ~ 05/12/22)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri's top election official on Wednesday warned it may be too late to pass new congressional districts for the Aug. 2 primary without causing errors that could undermine confidence in the election. Republican Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft said even if lawmakers were to approve a new U.S. ...
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High school teacher recognized for reinventing math classes
(Local News ~ 05/12/22)
Elissa Miller doesn't just teach, she makes her students think. For Miller, teaching isn't just about lecturing, it's about involvement. On Monday, The Golden Apple Foundation recognized Miller's special touch with the prestigious Golden Apple Award for excellence in teaching...
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A dark pie wins the race at Smokin Double Barrels BBQ
(Community ~ 05/12/22)
My favorite thing about trying new places is discovering a dish that I've never tasted before, something brand new and unique. I went to Smokin Double Barrels BBQ in Perryville, Missouri, last week, hoping to find just that, and boy, did I! Smokin Double Barrels BBQ is in a small white building, unassuming but neat as a pin inside. ...
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Dog park not on current radar in Jackson
(Local News ~ 05/12/22)
Six months ago, Jackson's Board of Aldermen had on its agenda a proposal to authorize engineering services for a future dog park in a field next to Jackson Civic Center — off Deerwood Drive and Cricket Lane. A $9,200 contract with Strickland Engineering to create a design for a 1-acre park was to be approved Dec. 20 but the matter was deferred...
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Cape Girardeau County WIC gives hard 'no' to homemade baby formula
(Local News ~ 05/12/22)
The Cape Girardeau County Public Health Center has a definitive response to families planning to make their own baby formula because of a nationwide shortage and empty shelves at grocery stores. "We don't recommend that at all; never give homemade formula to infants," said Christy Sprengel, coordinator of the county's Women, Infant and Children (WIC) program. ...
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Cape Girardeau County Commission agenda for 5/12/22 meeting
(Local News ~ 05/12/22)
Cape Girardeau County Commission 9 a.m. today 1 Barton Square, Jackson Approval of minutes n Minutes of stated meetings of May 5 Communications/reports — other elected officials n None at this time Public comments n Items listed on the agenda Appointments and possible action items...
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Chance encounter by Mississippi River leads to woman sharing father's final wish
(Local News ~ 05/12/22)
"So, what do you do with your photographs?" A simple question led to one of the most raw, emotional experiences Ryan LaRose has encountered as a downtown street photographer and TikTok content creator. Minnesota resident Deb Burger stood by the Mississippi River on May 5 as she asked LaRose about his photographs, while preparing herself mentally and emotionally to spread her fathers ashes in the river as part of his final wishes...
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Why MAC in Cape Girardeau makes sense for students
(Column ~ 05/12/22)
The mission of Mineral Area College (MAC) is to serve the community by providing students a quality, affordable education and offer opportunities for personal growth and career development in a safe, professional environment. We are flattered the community has chosen us to be the provider of affordable general and technical education in the greater Cape Girardeau area...
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It's not easy to predict U.S. politics in a post-Roe world
(Column ~ 05/12/22)
The late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was a passionate advocate for abortion rights, but she was also one of Roe v. Wade's most effective critics. "My criticism of Roe is that it seemed to have stopped the momentum on the side of change," she said, explaining that abortion rights were gaining ground when Roe froze the democratic process in place and gave opponents a poorly reasoned decision to focus on...
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Prayer 5-12-22
(Prayer ~ 05/12/22)
Father God, thank you for spring flowers; they are an example of your glorious creation. Amen.
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Births 5/12/22
(Births ~ 05/12/22)
Son to Trent Ray and Mollie Lindsay of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Hospital, 1:15 p.m. Wednesday, April 27, 2022. Name, Murphy Lee Daniel. Weight, 7 pounds. Fourth child, second son. Lindsay is the daughter of Diane and Kurt Lindsay of Cape Girardeau. She works for SoutheastHEALTH. Ray is the son of Cathy Ray of Benton, Missouri...
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Cape Girardeau Fire report 5/12/22
(Police/Fire Report ~ 05/12/22)
CAPE GIRARDEAU Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls. May 10 n Medical assists were made at 6:05 a.m. on Jefferson Avenue; 7:40 a.m. on South Sprigg Street; 11:50 a.m. on Independence Street; 1:18 p.m. on South Mount Auburn Road; 10:24 p.m. on Northbridge Drive; 10:35 p.m. on Brink Avenue...
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Cape Girardeau Police report 5/12/22
(Police/Fire Report ~ 05/12/22)
CAPE GIRARDEAU Cape Girardeau Police Department responded to the following calls. Arrest does not imply guilt. Arrests n A warrant arrest was reported on Locust Street. n A warrant arrest was reported. Assault n Second-degree assault was reported...
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Blakelynn Thele
(Obituary ~ 05/12/22)
Blakelynn Mae Thele was stillborn Saturday, May 7, 2022, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. She was the daughter of Triston Thele and Lyla Wyant of Jackson. Survivors on Triston's side of the family include Blakelynn's grandparents, Brad and Jennifer Thele of Jackson; paternal great-grandparents, Kenneth and Debra Thele of Glennon, Missouri, and Dorothy (the late Dick) Schroeder of Jackson; aunts and uncles, Jessie (Dillon) Aylor, Andrew (Kelcee) Tucker and Justin Thele...
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Gilbert Logel
(Obituary ~ 05/12/22)
O'FALLON, Mo. -- Gilbert W. Logel of O'Fallon, fortified with the sacraments of Holy Mother Church, passed away Thursday, March 31, 2022, at the age of 95. Gilbert was born and raised in Kelso, Missouri. He proudly and honorably served in the United States Army during World War II, where he earned the rank of staff sergeant and went on to serve at the Pentagon after the war...
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Robert Hale
(Obituary ~ 05/12/22)
THEBES, Ill. -- It is with great sadness that the family of Robert "Neil" Hale announces his passing. Neil, 43, of Thebes tragically passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2022. He was born Sept. 3, 1978, in Cape Girardeau, the son of Robert Gene and Sherry Ann Thompson Hale...
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Louis Braun Jr.
(Obituary ~ 05/12/22)
Louis Joseph Braun Jr., 97, of Scott City died Monday, May 9, 2022, at his home. He was born Feb. 28, 1925, in Covington, Louisiana, to Louis Joseph and Alice Sophie Dunn Braun Sr. He married Evelyn Maria Mirgaux on Feb. 9, 1946. Louis worked for Marquette Cement Company. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Scott City, the VFW in Scott City, the men's club of his church and St. Joseph School Board...
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Out of the past: May 12
(Out of the Past ~ 05/12/22)
Cape Girardeau's plan to repair sidewalks in its older neighborhoods means that some beautiful old trees will have to come down; the question is how many and at what cost; the program started this spring at Caruthers Avenue and Broadway and is gradually working its way east and south; in addition to fixing sidewalks, the city is installing curb cuts at intersections...
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Mariola Yates
(Obituary ~ 05/12/22)
Mariola Jo Yates, 64, of Cape Girardeau passed to heaven's gate Sunday, May 8, 2022. She was born Feb. 19, 1958, in Kennett, Missouri, to Dr. Elbert Pearson and Hester Wayne Sissom Petty. She and Raymond "Bubba" Jennings Yates were married Oct. 23, 2004. He preceded her in death July 11, 2019...
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