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SV romps into Class 1 semis
(High School Sports ~ 05/28/10)
FENTON, Mo. -- St. Elizabeth goalie Ashley Cronin grabbed her head with both hands and leaned against the post after allowing Liz Brueckner's goal. The shot went right through Cronin's hands and into the netting for St. Vincent's third goal in the opening half...
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8th District candidates split on military's 'don't ask, don't tell' policy
(Local News ~ 05/28/10)
Democratic congressional contender Tommy Sowers, a former Army officer, on Thursday endorsed plans to repeal the "don't ask, don't tell" policy on gays in the military. Republican incumbent U.S. Rep. Jo Ann Emerson, however, said she opposes repeal and opposes allowing gays to serve openly in the armed forces...
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Organizers cancel Tour of Missouri race
(Local News ~ 05/28/10)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Organizers of the Tour of Missouri canceled this summer's bicycle race Thursday after state tourism officials declined to help fund it.
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Minor injuries reported in three-car accident on Kingshighway
(Local News ~ 05/28/10)
Emergency personnel responded to a three-car accident Thursday in the 1100 block of South Kingshighway in Cape Girardeau, where two people suffered minor injuries.
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2nd Annual Mouse Races for MS
(Submitted Story ~ 05/28/10)
On June 25, 2010, 36 mice will compete for the title of the "Fastest Mouse in the Midwest" as they race to raise money for MS. Doors will open at Dockside, 4 North Spanish Street in Cape Girardeau at 6:30. The races will begin promptly at 7:30. Advance ticket prices are $20 per person, $35 per couple or $140 per table of 8. Ticket prices at the door are $25 per person. Seating is limited and you must be 21 to attend...
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Cape Girardeau County commissioner wants to install security measures at courthouse
(Local News ~ 05/28/10)
A Cape Girardeau County commissioner believes he has a solution to what he considers minimal security at the county courthouse in Jackson.
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Health reform law concerns area small businesses
(Local News ~ 05/28/10)
In the wake of sweeping health care reform legislation approved this spring, many small-business owners are confused and concerned about how they will be affected. The 1,017-page Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, signed into law in March by President Barack Obama, requires employers with more than 50 employees to offer health insurance coverage or face fines by 2014...
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Mingo refuge announces free admission days
(Local News ~ 05/28/10)
PUXICO, Mo. -- Mingo National Wildlife Refuge Manager Ben Mense said entrance fees will be waived for all visitors to Mingo on the following days this summer and fall: June 5-6, August 14-15, Sept. 25 (Public Lands Day), and Nov. 11 (Veterans Day). For more information on the refuge or other Federal lands open to free admittance on these days, details are available at the Mingo National Wildlife Refuge website at http://www.fws.gov/midwest/mingo/ or contact the refuge by telephone at 573-222-3589.. ...
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Cape County Park
(Submitted Photo ~ 05/28/10)
Cape County Park on 5/27/10.
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Spring Fever 2010 Let's get out and play!
(Submitted Photo ~ 05/28/10)
Now here is two guys having a blast. Although, that bigger "kid" seems to be having the most fun! Local Police and Fire Dispatcher and 911 Telecommunicator takes a break to enjoy the sunhine at a Cape Girardeau park with his 3 year old grandson.
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Regulators approve AmerenUE rate increase
(Local News ~ 05/28/10)
JEFFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) -- State regulators have approved a $226 million rate increase for electric customers of Missouri's largest utility. Staff for the Missouri Public Service Commission estimates that residential customers of AmerenUE will pay about $9 per month more as a result of the rate increase approved Friday...
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Route E in Perry County reopens as floodwaters recede
(Local News ~ 05/28/10)
Route E in Perry County has reopened after its closure due to recent flooding on the Mississippi River, according to a Missouri Department of Transportation news release. The section of roadway is located between Perry county roads 322 and 354.
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Emerson, Bond to attend local events next week
(Local News ~ 05/28/10)
Southeast Missourian Two federal elected officials will be in Southeast Missouri next week attending local events. U.S. Rep. Jo Ann Emerson will speak at the Jackson American Legion's Memorial Day ceremony at 9 a.m. Monday at the Jackson City Cemetery on South High Street. The Jackson Municipal Band will perform during the event as well...
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City postpones meeting with casino developers
(Local News ~ 05/28/10)
The city has postponed indefinitely a special Cape Girardeau City Council meeting to hear proposals from casino developers, city clerk Gayle Conrad said Friday. The meeting was originally scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the Osage Community Centre, 1625 N. ...
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Cape Girardeau Roller Girls join growing roller derby trend
(Entertainment ~ 05/28/10)
Most people spend their days avoiding injury and trying to walk without tripping or falling, but a group of mostly women have recently started spending their Monday nights learning to fall and loving their injuries. The Cape Girardeau Roller Girls practice from 6 to 9 p.m. Mondays in the Arena Building and are still welcoming other women into a sport team members say has helped their self-esteem, state of mind and general boredom...
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JMS Donates to CASA Resource Room
(Submitted Story ~ 05/28/10)
Jackson Middle School students from Alisha Turley's class donated items to the CASA --Court Appointed Special Advocates of Southeast Missouri -- Resource room. CASA is a volunteer based organization that advocates for abused and neglected children in Southeast Missouri. "The CASA resource room is always in need of replenishing," said...
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Sikeston-area man sentenced to 50 years on child sex charges
(Local News ~ 05/28/10)
IRONTON, Mo. -- An Iron County judge has sentenced a Sikeston, Mo.-area man to 50 years in prison on four counts of statutory sodomy and one count of statutory rape, according to a news release from Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster. A jury convicted 24-year-old Jeremy Beadle on the charges that stemmed from his sexual contact with a 13-year-old in Ellington, Mo., in December 2006. The victim testified at the trial...
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Women of 'Sex and the City' show there is fashion life after 40
(Entertainment ~ 05/28/10)
NEW YORK -- There's a telling scene early in "Sex and the City 2" when 52-year-old Samantha, played by 53-year-old Kim Cattrall, spots a gold, beaded bustier minidress that she thinks will be perfect for a big red-carpet moment. The saleswoman is the first doubter. "Is it maybe a little young?" she asks...
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Tunes at Twilight spotlight: The Cantrells
(Entertainment ~ 05/28/10)
The Cantrells make their way back to Cape Girardeau on Friday to serenade the Tunes at Twilight audience with original folk and bluegrass music. The Cantrells have been performing at festivals and concerts since 1985. The husband-and-wife duo is based in Nashville, Tenn., and have received radio airplay in the U.S. ...
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Concerns about SEMO pay
(Letter to the Editor ~ 05/28/10)
More than 30 years ago I was a member of Teamsters Local 299, Jimmy Hoffa's local. I heard many stories about Mr. Hoffa from co-workers. The current situation at Southeast Missouri State University reminds me of one of these stories: Mr. Hoffa would constantly have employers claim that they could not afford to pay the current wage and needed to pay workers less than the official contract. ...
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Summer activities
(Editorial ~ 05/28/10)
The official start to summer may be a few weeks away. However, the Memorial Day weekend kicks off a host of summertime activities in Southeast Missouri. The wait is over for Saturday's opening of Cape Girardeau's new water park. The Cape Splash Family Aquatic Center will provide a great opportunity for families to experience a 700-foot-long lazy river, water slides, a lap pool and a beautiful picnic area. ...
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We'll have what you voted for
(Letter to the Editor ~ 05/28/10)
Ignore what government does. Permit the president to get more and more power. Let him dictate laws by executive order. Let Congress pass laws that haven't been read, even if they are unconstitutional. Close your eyes to the corruption and immorality within our government. Don't see that our laws are enforced. Allow our president to bow before dictators and denounce our country and its citizens...
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Speak Out 5/28/10
(Speak Out ~ 05/28/10)
I appreciate Gary Rust's column about the lawyers. I'm going to give a copy of that to the lawyer in Cape Girardeau who handles my legal affairs, and he's also my friend and a good person. This made my day when I read about the lawyers. Keep it up. I wish Gary Rust would put in some more stuff about them...
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Prayer 5/28/10
(Prayer ~ 05/28/10)
Help us, O God, to respect others even though we may disagree. Amen.
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Sleep, please
(Column ~ 05/28/10)
People who say they sleep like a baby usually don't have one. -- Leo J. Burke A while back there was a story about a lad who fell asleep on his school bus and wasn't found for hours. Several years ago I remember a story about a man who woke up from a nap on his living room sofa and realized his house had been blown away by a tornado...
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Questions raised about 'Ardi' as human ancestor
(National News ~ 05/28/10)
NEW YORK -- Last fall, a fossil skeleton named "Ardi" shook up the field of human evolution. Now, some scientists are raising doubts about what exactly the creature from Ethiopia was and what kind of landscape it inhabited. New critiques question whether Ardi really belongs on the human branch of the evolutionary tree, and whether it really lived in woodlands. That second question has implications for theories about what kind of environment spurred early human evolution...
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Construction sign woos Wis. motorists
(National News ~ 05/28/10)
STEVENS POINT, Wis. -- A digital construction sign along a central Wisconsin interstate has been flashing a rock-inspired passionate message to passing motorists. The sign near Stevens Point spelled out "Danger Danger," "High Voltage," "When We Touch, "When We Kiss," to rush-hour drivers Thursday...
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Slow-motion recovery keeps unemployment rate high
(National News ~ 05/28/10)
WASHINGTON -- High unemployment isn't going away. The slow pace of economic growth shows the recovery is too weak to generate enough jobs for 15.3 million unemployed people. Layoffs are contributing to the problem. That's evident from an elevated number of weekly claims for jobless aid...
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Mortgage rates are back near record low
(National News ~ 05/28/10)
WASHINGTON -- Turmoil in the stock market and the European debt crisis are making life easier for American homebuyers and families looking to refinance: Mortgage rates are inching closer to a record low. The window of opportunity may close soon. Home loan rates will rise if investors grow more confident and shift money out of the safety of government bonds, which influence mortgage rates...
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N. Korea scraps sea accords; South holds navy drill
(International News ~ 05/28/10)
SEOUL, South Korea -- Military tension on the Korean peninsula rose Thursday after North Korea threatened to attack any South Korean ships entering its waters and Seoul held anti-submarine drills in response to the March sinking of a navy vessel blamed on Pyongyang...
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Jamaica: 73 killed in hunt for alleged drug lord
(International News ~ 05/28/10)
KINGSTON, Jamaica -- Jamaican security forces kicked down doors and arrested dozens of people in a bullet-pocked slum Thursday, and said the death toll from four days of fighting sparked by the search for a reputed drug lord has risen to 73. The target of the manhunt, Christopher "Dudus" Coke, was nowhere to be found. He is sought by the United States on drug and arms trafficking charges, and the U.S. Justice Department calls him one of the world's most dangerous drug kingpins...
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House votes to repeal ban on gays in the military
(National News ~ 05/28/10)
The House on Thursday delivered a victory to President Barack Obama and gay rights groups by approving a proposal to repeal the law that allows gays to serve in the military only if they don't disclose their sexual orientation. The 234-194 vote to overturn the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy reflected a view among many in Congress that America was ready for a military in which gays and straights can stand side by side in the trenches...
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Police report 5/28/10
(Police/Fire Report ~ 05/28/10)
The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests...
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Kimberly Bailey
(Obituary ~ 05/28/10)
FAIRDEALING, Mo. -- Kimberly Ann Bailey, 40, of Fairdealing passed away Wednesday, May 26, 2010, at her home. She was born June 2, 1969, at Dexter, Mo., daughter of Paul and Margaret Hale Bailey. Survivors include three daughters, Rachael Ragle of Qulin, Mo., Nikki and Bianca Bailey of Fairdealing; four brothers, LaRoy Bailey of Doniphan, Mo., Lennie Bailey of Fairdealing, Daniel Bailey of Mountain View, Mo., and Damon Bailey of Fairdealing...
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Dorothy Bowman
(Obituary ~ 05/28/10)
ZALMA, Mo. -- Dorothy L. Bowman, 66, of Zalma died Wednesday, May 26, 2010, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. She was born March 31, 1944, daughter of Leland and Dorothy Elizabeth Pratt. She first married Clyde Montgomery Sr., who died June 22, 1991. She then married Charles E. Bowman on March 12, 1994...
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Amelda Wilson
(Obituary ~ 05/28/10)
THEBES, Ill. -- Amelda F. Wilson, 91, former resident of Thebes, died Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009, at her home in Longmont, Colo. She was born Aug. 27, 1918, in Poplar Bluff, Mo., to Albert James and Maggie Thomas Nichols. She graduated from Central High School in Cape Girardeau in 1936...
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Fire report 5/28/10
(Police/Fire Report ~ 05/28/10)
Firefighters responded to the following calls Wednesday:...
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Delmar Brotherton
(Obituary ~ 05/28/10)
SEDGEWICKVILLE, Mo. -- Delmar J. Brotherton, 74, of Sedgewickville passed away Thursday, May 27, 2010, at his home. He was born May 10, 1936, in Old Appleton, son of Floyd and Ella L. Ruesler Brotherton. He and Frances E. McElroy Tranum were married July 8, 1994...
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Helen Trickey
(Obituary ~ 05/28/10)
Helen Alma Trickey, 89, of Cape Girardeau died Thursday, May 27, 2010, at the Lutheran Home. She was born Jan. 12, 1921, in Cape Girardeau, daughter of Anton and Ida Schlitt Glueck. She and Vincent Trickey were married Jan. 12, 1947, in Cape Girardeau. He died in January 1992...
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Joe Allen Jr.
(Obituary ~ 05/28/10)
CAIRO, Ill. -- Joe Allen Jr., 58, of Cairo died Tuesday, May 25, 2010, at Daystar Care Center. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday at Massie Funeral Home in Mounds, Ill. Graveside service will be at 12:30 p.m. Saturday at Spencer Heights Memorial Park in Mounds, with Donald Topp officiating...
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Herman Oswald
(Obituary ~ 05/28/10)
ST. MARY, Mo. -- Herman Lee Oswald, 66, of St. Mary died Wednesday, May 26, 2010, at his home. Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. to service time Saturday at Young and Sons Funeral Home in Perryville, Mo. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home...
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Out of the past 5/28/10
(Out of the Past ~ 05/28/10)
The Missouri attorney general's office has started investigating landlords who have told tenants they must substantially increase their rents because of statewide property reassessment; any landlord found guilty of misrepresenting the reason for a rent increase could be prosecuted...
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Verna Hemmann
(Obituary ~ 05/28/10)
LONGTOWN, Mo. -- Verna N. Hemmann, 80, of Longtown died Thursday, May 27, 2010, at her home. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today and 6:30 to 8 a.m. Saturday at Young and Sons Funeral Home in Perryville, Mo. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Zion Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Paul Winningham officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery...
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Early morning Cape Girardeau electrical fire causes moderate damage
(Local News ~ 05/28/10)
A fire that started in the attic caused moderate damage to a Cape Girardeau home early Thursday but resulted in no injuries.
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Jackson police/fire reports 5/28/10
(Police/Fire Report ~ 05/28/10)
The Jackson Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrest Jackson Firefighters responded to the following call Tuesday: Firefighters responded to the following calls Wednesday:...
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Correction 5/28/10
(Correction ~ 05/28/10)
n An article in Thursday's Southeast Missourian should have read that a special Cape Girardeau City Council meeting to hear from potential casino developers will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Osage Community Centre, 1625 N. Kingshighway. The Southeast Missourian regrets the error...
- 100-Mile Yard Sale opens on Highway 25 (Local News ~ 05/28/10)
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Sikeston hospital scores high on customer satisfaction surveys
(Local News ~ 05/28/10)
SIKESTON, Mo. -- Survey says: Missouri Delta Medical Center is doing an outstanding job. MDMC recently celebrated a 97 percentile overall score on its most recent quarterly report from patient satisfaction surveys, the Sikeston Standard Democrat reported...
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ND falls short in bid to repeat
(High School Sports ~ 05/28/10)
The defending Class 3 champions lost 3-1 to Bishop DuBourg in the quarterfinals
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Bulldogs' season ends in Class 2 quarters
(High School Sports ~ 05/28/10)
HILLSBORO, Mo. -- The Notre Dame Bulldogs girls soccer team faced a familiar opponent in its Class 2 state quarterfinal Thursday. The Notre Dame-St. Louis Rebels ended the Bulldogs' season a year ago in the same round and defeated them on their home field earlier this month...
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Thomases pass the baton with Central record
(High School Sports ~ 05/28/10)
Although Central junior Asia Thomas has been ahead of the competition all season, she had been in chasing mode until last weekend. On a warm Saturday at Lafayette High School in Wildwood, Mo., Thomas finally caught up with part of the legend of Nakeba Thomas, her mother, who last ran for the Tigers 20 years ago...
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Redhawks exit OVC tourney after two games
(College Sports ~ 05/28/10)
Southeast was ousted from the OVC baseball tournament with a 10-inning loss
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Lohse to have surgery today on right arm
(Professional Sports ~ 05/28/10)
Lohse to have surgery today on forearm SAN DIEGO -- St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Kyle Lohse will undergo surgery on his right forearm today. Lohse, who was placed on the 15-day disabled list Thursday with exertional compartment syndrome, will have the surgery performed by Dr. Stephen Shin in Los Angeles...
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Pujols ends RBI drought as Cards salvage series finale
(Professional Sports ~ 05/28/10)
SAN DIEGO -- Albert Pujols hit his first homer and drove in his first runs in 12 games, and Brendan Ryan tied a career high with four hits to lead the St. Louis Cardinals over the San Diego Padres 8-3 on Thursday night. Rookie P.J. Walters won his first major league game with five shutout innings...
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Female friendships
(Column ~ 05/28/10)
This week's SE Live edition seems a little estrogen-heavy when I look at the pages. I hope the gender-neutral dart league story and the family-friendly Tunes at Twilight artist preview will abate the "girls, girls, girls" theme we've got going on here...
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Hummer on my shoulder
(Submitted Photo ~ 05/28/10)
This little guy had a run in with a window and was dazed. He and another hummingbird hit the window and were laying on the deck. The other one flew away, but this guy was knocked out. He rested in my hand, then flew to my shoulder and soon flew off to a nearby feeder...
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Preserving Benefits and Jobs
(Submitted Story ~ 05/28/10)
I am writing to express concern about misinformation that has been circulating regarding H.R. 3936, the Preserve Benefits and Jobs Act. Some recent stories have referred to this proposal as a "union bailout" of "union plans". In fact, contributions to various multiemployer plans are funded entirely by employers, like Schnucks, not unions...
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Flag Day Tray Decorations for Hospice by Hoover Ct
(Submitted Photo ~ 05/28/10)
The above pictured Hoover Center Participants made Flag Day decorations for the trays of the Hospice participants. Pictured are from bottom, Cherie Herbst (Hoover Center Coordinator), 2nd row: Lynn Dockins, Helen McCarty, and top row: Barbara Warren, Bernice Hartman, and Norma Dawes...
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United Way gives Spirit Awards at annual meeting
(Local News ~ 05/28/10)
An individual, a business and a community organization were recognized for their commitment to the mission of the United Way of Southeast Missouri during the organization's annual meeting and Spirit Awards presentation Thursday at The Venue.
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Gulf leak eclipses Exxon Valdez as worst U.S. spill
(National News ~ 05/28/10)
ROBERT, La. -- As BP labored for a second day Thursday to choke off the leak at the bottom of the Gulf of Mexico, dire new government estimates showed the disaster has easily eclipsed the Exxon Valdez as the biggest oil spill in U.S. history. After an 18-hour delay to assess its efforts and bring in more materials, BP resumed pumping heavy drilling mud into the blown-out well 5,000 feet underwater. ...
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Dart league takes aim at fun, competition
(Entertainment ~ 05/28/10)
With intensity on their faces and encouragement from their teammates, men and women from Southeast Missouri come together on Monday nights to give their best throw for big points. They concentrate during their varied throwing motions and rack up points to dominate all of the teams in their league...
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