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Cape Girardeau infant's death leads to murder charges against father
(Local News ~ 08/29/10)
The death of a 7-week-old infant has culminated in murder charges for the baby's father, Allen R. Walker Jr., who prosecutors are saying killed his son by fracturing the baby's skull and causing severe brain damage.
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Friday barn fire latest in string of suspicious fires being investigated by Cape Girardeau County Sheriff's Department
(Local News ~ 08/29/10)
The Cape Girardeau County Sheriff's Department is investigating a string of suspicous fires that have occurred since July. According to a news release from the department, a suspicious barn fire was reported Friday. The owner of the barn reported he went out to his farm and saw a small barn near County Road 462 had been burned to the ground during the night...
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Jaycees' annual BBQ Fest draws hungry fans, more than 50 teams
(Local News ~ 08/29/10)
Barbecue fans from across the region came to Cape Girardeau this weekend for the 18th annual Cape BBQ Fest. The two-day event was organized by the Cape Girardeau Jaycees. Event chairman and Jaycees president Robbie Guard said this year's festivities included a new feature -- a Friday night dinner in the A.C. Brase Arena Building.
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Tae kwon do helps special-needs students and autism center
(Local News ~ 08/29/10)
The Peak Performance Taekwondo studio held an in-school tae kwon do tournament Saturday, raising about $2,000 to benefit the Southeast Missouri State University Autism Center for Diagnosis and Treatment. About 60 students were entered in Saturday's tournament, competing in Olympic and point sparring, breaking, form and high jumping. Jeff Forby of Murphysboro, Ill., who is grand master over the national Moo Sul Kwan Martial Arts Institute, was on hand to welcome competitors and award medals.
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Cape Girardeau County Tea Party celebrates King speech's anniversary at rally
(Local News ~ 08/29/10)
About 60 area residents showed up Saturday at a pavilion adorned with several American flags in Cape County Park North as the Cape Girardeau County Tea Party celebrated the 47th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech. "It's extraordinary to see the people here," said Bishop Carey Wilson of the New Beginnings Church of Deliverance in Cape Girardeau. ...
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Sing America Sing
(Submitted Photo ~ 08/29/10)
The men of Sing America Sing
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Sing America Sing
(Submitted Photo ~ 08/29/10)
The lovely ladies at Sing America Sing
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Jeston's Cabbage
(Submitted Photo ~ 08/29/10)
My nephew had to grow a cabbage this summer as a school project. This is a picture of Jeston Dewrock and his cabbage!!!
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Sing America Sing
(Submitted Photo ~ 08/29/10)
Starz on the Rise, the cast of Sing America Sing.
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up a tree
(Submitted Photo ~ 08/29/10)
Marvin, chased up a tree by Pup and Lucy
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Jackson school officials say new grading system better for students, parents
(Local News ~ 08/29/10)
While some parents of elementary school students in Jackson have expressed concern over the district's new grading system, administrators said the standards-based reporting system will provide more detailed information about an elementary student's progress...
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Roadrunner
(Submitted Photo ~ 08/29/10)
Roadrunner silhouetted against the sky in The Petroglyphs Nat'l Park, Albuquerque, NM
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Meet Lady M at the Humane Society
(Submitted Photo ~ 08/29/10)
Meet Lady M. She's a Japanese Chin, six years old, a quiet little lady. She has a sweet disposition and is a little shy. Lady M just recently visited Dana's Pet Salon for grooming as she was feeling a little out of sorts. You see, Lady M came from the recent animal hoarding case here in Cape Girardeau. She's just one of dozens of animals that were rescued from poor living conditions...
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Central barrels over NMCC to snap football losing streak
(High School Sports ~ 08/29/10)
Deonte Jenkins danced around waving his arms, trying to encourage the sizable home crowd. Rich Payne endured an early shower courtesy of a Gatorade cooler. The Central student section ran onto the field to join the celebration. The streak is over. Central ran over New Madrid County Central 41-6 behind a balanced offensive attack to win its first football game since Oct. 9, 2008...
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McCain-Stone - Hinkebein
(Wedding ~ 08/29/10)
Lola Christine McCain-Stone and Karlios Joseph Hinkebein exchanged vows April 10, 2010, at Hanover Lutheran Church. The Rev. Tony Kobak performed the ceremony. Organist was Keith Koenig and guitarist was David James, both of Jackson. Koenig and James were also soloists...
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Hoff - Kramer
(Wedding ~ 08/29/10)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Emily Ann Hoff and Michael Edward Kramer were married Sept. 5, 2009, at Immanuel Lutheran Church. The Rev. Thomas Handrick performed the ceremony. Organist was Allyn Steffens and soloist was Christie Steffens of Perryville. The bride is the daughter of Nancy Hoff of Perryville, and the late Ronald Hoff. The groom is the son of George and Lisa Kramer of Perryville...
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White - Harrell
(Wedding ~ 08/29/10)
Rhonda White and Ben Harrell were married April 21, 2010, at Benton, Mo. Judge David Dolan performed the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Shirley Duckett of Piedmont, Mo., and Arthur and Joyce Aldrich of Greenville, Mo. The groom is the son of Catherine Harrell of Chaffee, Mo., and the late G.C. Harrell...
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Walther - Stinson
(Wedding ~ 08/29/10)
Leann Katherine Walther and Shannon Michael Stinson were married Sept. 19, 2009, at First Baptist Church in Millersville. The Rev. Daniel Hale performed the ceremony. Pianist was Alissa Vandeven and violinist was Mackenzie Beel, both of Leopold, Mo. Vocalists were Alisha Curtis, cousin of the bride, and Matt Hale, both of Jackson...
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Ellis - Miinch
(Wedding ~ 08/29/10)
MARBLE HILL, Mo. -- Julie Ann Ellis and Larry Joe Miinch exchanged vows July 10, 2010, at the home of the bride. Sheldon F. Owen Jr. performed the ceremony. Parents of the couple are Sheldon and Shirley Owen Jr. of Marble Hill, and Joe and Kathryn Miinch of Sedgewickville, Mo...
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Pottorf - paul
(Engagement ~ 08/29/10)
Paul and Debra Pottorf of Maryland Heights, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Kira Lee Pottorf of Jackson, to Bradley Schroeder Paul. He is the son of Bradley and Rosemary Paul of Carbondale, Ill. Pottorf received a bachelor's degree in early childhood education from Southeast Missouri State University in 2009. She is employed at Jackson Public Library...
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Janik - Barker
(Engagement ~ 08/29/10)
McCLURE, Ill. -- Paul and Carla Janik of Orland Park, Ill., announce the engagement of their daughter, Jessica Janik, to Greg Barker, both of Creve Coeur, Mo. He is the son of Carla Barker of McClure and Rex Barker of McClure. Janik received a master's degree in nutrition and physical performance from St. Louis University in 2009. She is director of nutrition at Lifetime Fitness in Ellisville, Mo...
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Dambach - Gockel
(Engagement ~ 08/29/10)
Keith and Joan Dambach of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Morgan Leigh Dambach, to Braeden Wade Gockel. He is the son of Chris and Mary Gockel of Cape Girardeau. Dambach is pursuing a bachelor's degree in management. She is a manager at Fazoli's...
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Landewee - 50 Years
(Anniversary ~ 08/29/10)
ORAN, Mo. -- Harold J. and Agnes Landewee of Oran celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with family and friends Aug. 14, 2010. A reception, dinner and dance was held at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Oran. The couple renewed their vows during the 6 p.m. Mass at Guardian Angel Catholic Church, with the Rev. Randy Tochtrop officiating...
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Sebaugh - 40 Years
(Anniversary ~ 08/29/10)
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Sebaugh of Jackson celebrated their 40th anniversary with lunch at Ryan's Family Steak House Aug. 8, 2010, and with a trip to Springfield and Branson, Mo. Sebaugh and Dianne Welker were married Aug. 1, 1970, at Sargent's Chapel...
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Heise - 65 years
(Anniversary ~ 08/29/10)
Mr. and Mrs. Gene Heise of Cape Girardeau observed their 65th wedding anniversary Aug. 12, 2010. Heise and Dorothea Rickard were married Aug. 12, 1945, at First Presbyterian Church. Maid of honor was Maxine Bush Boren and bridesmaid was Viola Hill. Best man was Leon Fassel and groomsman was Homer Rickard, brother of the bride...
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School menus for Aug. 30 - Sept. 3
(Menus ~ 08/29/10)
MONDAY--Chicken nuggets with bread or ham & cheese on bun, chicken & herb rice, mixed fruit cup, rocky road frosty. TUESDAY--Cheeseburger or turkey & cheese on bun, fries, orange sections. WEDNESDAY--Toasted cheese sandwich or turkey & cheese on bun, mixed greens garden salad, fresh veggies with ranch dressing, pears...
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Jackson's experiment
(Editorial ~ 08/29/10)
When Jackson Middle School announced it would be separating sixth-grade boys and girls during recess and lunch, it received what assistant principal Christa Turner called positive support from parents attending an open house at the school. As with any change, there have since been some concerns raised about the experiment...
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The right bridal 'do for the big day
(Community ~ 08/29/10)
NEW YORK -- Maybe that first call a bride-to-be makes after finding her fairy-tale wedding gown shouldn't be to her mother. Maybe it should be to her hairdresser. The process for perfect tresses can take six months, says stylist Ted Gibson. "Six months means you can do whatever you want. You can grow it, cut it, grow it out again if you don't like it," he says...
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Beautiful but dangerous
(Column ~ 08/29/10)
There are five subspecies of the American copperhead snake. The one here is the subspecies most common in Southeast Missouri. It is called the Southern copperhead because it can be found throughout the lower Mississippi River Valley and from eastern Texas to the Florida panhandle...
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Bats find a home in Mo. state parks
(Community ~ 08/29/10)
LEASBURG, Mo. -- You don't have to go far to find bats at Onondaga Cave State Park. Just inside the interior glass doors that lead into one of America's most spectacular caves, a dozen or so tiny balls of dark fur clustered together on the ceiling a few feet above visitors' heads...
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Low teacher salaries in Cape
(Letter to the Editor ~ 08/29/10)
When I was winding down my first year of teaching I was faced with two decisions. Would I teach another year? Where would I teach next? I decided that I would indeed give it another year, but I did contemplate moving districts. I immediately thought of returning to my hometown to teach and started looking up opportunities to do so. ...
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Thanks for wonderful article
(Letter to the Editor ~ 08/29/10)
I would like to express a special thank you to one of your journalists and make you aware of how appreciative the artists at 5 North Main in Cape Girardeau are for Chris Harris and her wonderful Aug. 6 article, "Street spirit: Artful space." Chris' article was not just words on paper. ...
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Speak Out 8/29/10
(Speak Out ~ 08/29/10)
I think segregating students is a good idea, but schools are not being realistic. There is always going to be drama. The hormonal clock is ticking. I applaud the Jackson School District for trying this. The only thing better would be to have a boys school and a girls school...
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Lessons in socialism
(Column ~ 08/29/10)
Marx would be impressed: Socialists believe that the way to paradise is for governments to own "the means of production." Thus, decades ago even democratic countries such as France and Britain nationalized considerable swaths of their economies to achieve "social justice." That didn't work so well. Therefore, since the days Margaret Thatcher there have been wave after wave of privatizations in Europe and around the world...
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Prayer 8/29/10
(Prayer ~ 08/29/10)
For the beauty of the world, wherever we find it, we pray to you, O God. Amen.
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US Bank gives to Big Brothers Big Sisters
(Community ~ 08/29/10)
US Bank donated $1,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri. US Bancorp Foundation donates to organizations that offer support to things that improve the educational and economic opportunities of low- and moderate-income individuals and families and enhance the cultural and artistic life of the communities. Pictured from left are Ashley Beggs, executive director of Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri; Jessica Mobley and Ryan Wiley with US Bank...
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US Bank donates to Southeast Hospital Foundation
(Community ~ 08/29/10)
US Bank in Cape Girardeau donated $1,500 to the Southeast Missouri Hospital Foundation to go the College of Nursing and Health Sciences Endowment. Pictured are Steve Green, market President of US Bank, and Mary Burton-Hitt, executive director of Southeast Missouri Hospital Foundation...
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American Legion Auxiliary Unit 153 donates POW/MIA ceremony
(Community ~ 08/29/10)
Senior Vice President, Mary Miller,, pictured left, of the Veterans of Foreign Wars building in Poplar Bluff was recently photographed making a donation to Michael Dobbs, Health Systems Specialist, Voluntary Services, for the upcoming Recognition Ceremony for former Prisoners of War and those service members still considered Missing in Action (POW/MIA). ...
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Tuned in to help: Southeast Missouri Amateur Radio Club adopts sponsorship of the Amateur Radio Emergency Service
(Community ~ 08/29/10)
Colorful, flashing buttons proudly worn by Ernie Chiles and Phil Nash sport the saying, "When all else fails ... Amateur Radio." The men are two leading members of the Southeast Missouri Amateur Radio Club. At a recent meeting, club members voted to adopt sponsorship of the Amateur Radio Emergency Service, a national organization that aids emergency radio communications in times of disasters...
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Finding our family in faith
(Community ~ 08/29/10)
We each have different family traditions. Whether verbalized or not, there are specific ways a family consciously and subconsciously lives out its priorities. One tradition that is important to me is getting an annual family portrait. "Portrait" sounds like such a formal process. Most of the portraits are snapshots, which I like even more...
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Local pastor celebrates decade of service
(Community ~ 08/29/10)
First Baptist Church of Cape Girardeau celebrated 10 years with Pastor Mike Shupert Aug. 15. Shupert is a graduate of Midwest Baptist Theological Seminary and Southwest Baptist College. Before coming to FBC he held positions in churches in Mexico, Mo., and the Kansas City, Mo., area...
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Teaching someone to fly an opportunity and privilege
(Community ~ 08/29/10)
From infancy on, the boy was in trouble. He was a good boy, but he couldn't seem to get things together. At times, his parents felt like pulling out their hair. Johnny had to try everything -- smoking in grade school, ordering a pizza after his family went to bed. Johnny tried a multitude of jobs, but he was unable to find his niche. He became severely depressed. Johnny seemed to never be able to find a job or position that suited him...
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Paddleboat cruises coming to Philly waterfront
(Community ~ 08/29/10)
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- There's a new attraction expected soon on Philadelphia's waterfront: a 260-foot paddlewheel riverboat replica. The newly dubbed Philadelphia Belle arrived at Penn's Landing on Tuesday amid fanfare that included a Mummers string band and a Ben Franklin impersonator...
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Local fourth-grader starts business making burp cloths
(Community ~ 08/29/10)
Local fourth-grader Sydni McAtee, 9, became inspired to start her own business after making baby burp clothes with her mother one day. Her new endeavor, Sydni's Southern Designs, will donate part of the proceeds to the Delta Children's Home. McAtee said that she wanted to learn about how business works and to also raise money for the home. ...
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Pet of the week
(Community ~ 08/29/10)
Pet name: Miss Fluffy Stuff Owner: Laura Holmburg Favorite activity: Posing for the camera. ...
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Adopt Julie
(Community ~ 08/29/10)
Julie is a 2-year-old pit bull. She is good with children, loves to take long walks and does well on a leash. She's obedient and house trained. For more information, contact the Humane Society at 334-5837. ...
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Adopt Pee Wee
(Community ~ 08/29/10)
Pee Wee is a handsome 7-year-old cat. He is a talker and is friendly. Pee Wee has been neutered and is up-to-date on shots. For more information, contact Safe Harbor at 243-9823. ...
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Fire report 8/29/10
(Police/Fire Report ~ 08/29/10)
Firefighters responded to the following calls Friday:...
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Verla Mae Sutton
(Obituary ~ 08/29/10)
Marble Hill, Mo. -- Verla Mae Sutton, age 71, of Marble Hill passed away Friday, Aug. 27, 2010, at Woodland Hills Nursing Home in Marble Hill. She was born June 22, 1939, in Bollinger County, Mo., daughter of Melvin and Mahala Welker Mayfield. She and George L. Sutton were married May 6, 1967, and he passed away June 18, 1985...
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Flavel Westfall
(Obituary ~ 08/29/10)
SIKESTON, Mo. -- Flavel C. Westfall, 94, died Thursday, Aug. 26, 2010, at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau. He was born Feb. 18, 1916, in Kennett, Mo., son of Frank and Bessie Tilkenton Westfall. He and Ettilee Holder were married Feb. 19, 1940. She preceded him in death Jan. 11, 2008...
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Allen Walker
(Obituary ~ 08/29/10)
Allen Isaiah Walker, age 7 weeks, passed away Thursday, Aug. 26, 2010, at Children's Hospital in St. Louis. He was born July 6, 2010, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Loving survivors include his mother, Ashley Locklear; four siblings, twin brother Ashton, brothers Malikai and Zai'aire, sister Addison; maternal grandmother Kathy Arnzen, all of Jackson; and maternal grandfather, Wendell Locklear...
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Lowell Cooley
(Obituary ~ 08/29/10)
ANNA, Ill. -- Lowell E. Cooley, 75, of Anna died Friday, Aug. 27, 2010, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Home in Anna. The funeral will follow...
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Lonnie Brown
(Obituary ~ 08/29/10)
DONGOLA, Ill. -- Lonnie D. Brown, 66, of rural Dongola died Thursday, Aug. 26, 2010, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Home in Anna, Ill. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, with Bill Littrell officiating. Burial will be in Jonesboro Cemetery...
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Gilbert Degenhardt
(Obituary ~ 08/29/10)
Gilbert T. Degenhardt, 89, of Cape Girardeau died Thursday, Aug. 26, 2010, at the Lutheran Home. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps. A memorial service will be held at a later date. McCombs Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau is in charge of arrangements...
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Gloria Gebhardt
(Obituary ~ 08/29/10)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Gloria J. Gebhardt, 64, of Perryville died Thursday, Aug. 26, 2010, at Perry County Memorial Hospital. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until time of service Monday at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Monday at the church, with the Rev. Joe Williams officiating. Burial will be in St. Maurus Catholic Cemetery in Biehle, Mo...
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Douglas Stanard
(Obituary ~ 08/29/10)
ANNA, Ill. -- Douglas D. Stanard, 38, of Anna died Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2010, in Goreville, Ill. The funeral was held Saturday at Landmark Pentecostal Church, with the Rev. Richard Pearce officiating. Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Home in Anna, Ill., was in charge of arrangements...
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Sherry Eagle
(Obituary ~ 08/29/10)
Sherry Eagle, 58, of Cape Girardeau died Friday, Aug. 28, 2010 at her home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Crain Funeral Home of Cape Girardeau.
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Births 8/29/10
(Births ~ 08/29/10)
Son to Thomas Lynn Lowe Jr. and Michelle Nicole Bundy of Jackson, Saint Francis Medical Center, 11:40 a.m. Wednesday, July 21, 2010. Name, Bentley Thomas. Weight, 4 pounds, 4 ounces. Second child, first son. Ms. Bundy is the daughter of Sandra Kaempfer of Fruitland and Richard Bundy of Scott City. Lowe is the son of Tammy Johnson and William Johnson of Sikeston, Mo. He is a salesman with Gray Goose...
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Out of the past 8/29/10
(Out of the Past ~ 08/29/10)
The city of Cape Girardeau will make a formal request of the Union Pacific Railroad Co. that it remove abandoned tracks along Independence Street and restore it to city engineering standards; the last train rolled over the tracks July 24. U.S. Rep. Bill Emerson of Cape Girardeau is included on a list of congressmen the American Agriculture Movement has targeted for defeat in the 1986 election...
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33,000-penny tax payment refused
(National News ~ 08/29/10)
CLE ELUM, Wash. -- A businessman who tried to pay a property tax bill with 33,000 pennies got turned down by a county treasurer in Washington, who said she didn't have the staff to count them. Ron Spears told the Ellensburg Daily Record he rolled buckets of the coins into the Kittitas County treasurer's office Tuesday to protest the fines he incurred by failing to pay a $34 bill that was due in April...
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FYI 8/29/10
(Community ~ 08/29/10)
The Kirlin's Hallmark in the West Park Mall is holding a fundraiser for recordable storybook readers to be sent to soldiers overseas. Each Kirlin's Hallmark location will be accepting donations to help purchase "The Night Before Christmas" recordable storybooks. ...
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Jackson police report 8/29/10
(Police/Fire Report ~ 08/29/10)
The Jackson Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrest...
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Jackson fire report 8/29/10
(Police/Fire Report ~ 08/29/10)
Firefighters responded to the following call Wednesday:...
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Public forum on Cape city regulations set for Monday
(Local News ~ 08/29/10)
Southeast Missourian An open discussion will be held in the Cape Girardeau City Council chambers from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at city hall, 401 Independence St. The discussion will center on several sections of the development code, including signs, landscaping, fences, billboards and retaining walls...
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MoDOT to discuss federal funds available to local agencies
(Local News ~ 08/29/10)
SIKESTON, Mo. -- The Missouri Department of Transportation will hold a workshop Sept. 15 for cities and counties interested in applying for Transportation Enhancement funds. The workshop will be from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at MoDOT's Southeast District office at 2675 N. Main St. in Sikeston.
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Highway 51 in Stoddard County reduced for bridge repairs
(Local News ~ 08/29/10)
Highway 51 in Stoddard County will be reduced to one lane Wednesday and Thursday while the Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform routine bridge maintenance on the bridge over U.S. 60 between Outer Road 60 and County Road 494. Weather permitting, the work will be done from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. For more information, contact the Missouri Department of Transportation's Customer Service Center at 888-275-6636...
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Route N in Stoddard County reduced for bridge repairs
(Local News ~ 08/29/10)
Route N in Stoddard County will be reduced to one lane Wednesday and Thursday while Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform routine bridge maintenance on the bridge over Castor River between County Road 581 and Route B. Weather permitting, the work will be done from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. The work zone will be marked with signs. For more information, contact the Missouri Department of Transportation's Customer Service Center at 888-275-6636...
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Route Z bridge in Scott County to be replaced
(Local News ~ 08/29/10)
SIKESTON, Mo. -- Work to replace the Route Z bridge over drainage ditch No. 4 in Scott County is expected to begin Sept. 13, weather permitting. The road will remain closed from Route DD to U.S. 61 during construction. Completion is anticipated in mid-October. ...
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Route BB bridge to be replaced
(Local News ~ 08/29/10)
SIKESTON, Mo. -- Work to replace the Route BB bridge over Little River Ditch No. 11 at the Bollinger and Stoddard county line is expected to begin Sept. 13, weather permitting. The road will remain closed from Route C to Route K as construction continues. ...
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Cape Girardeau police report 8/29/10
(Police/Fire Report ~ 08/29/10)
The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests...
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Scott County man shot while sitting at home
(Local News ~ 08/29/10)
SIKESTON, Mo. -- A Scott County man was injured in a Thursday night shooting, and law enforcement is searching for the suspect today. The Scott County Sheriff's Department received a call at 9:47 p.m. Thursday from a woman who reported her husband had been shot in their home in the Woodhaven subdivision off County Road 524 near Blodgett. "She said he was sitting on the couch watching TV and someone shot through the window," Sheriff Rick Walter said ...
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Sikeston woman dies following Sunday accident
(Local News ~ 08/29/10)
GRASSY, Mo. -- A Sikeston, Mo., woman died Wednesday, three days after falling from the rear of a vehicle Sunday in Wayne County, the Sikeston Standard Democrat reported. Rebecca M. Burns, 32, of Sikeston died at 1:48 p.m. Wednesday at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, where she was being treated for serious injuries she received following the accident, according to Missouri State Highway Patrol. ...
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Southeast Missouri man killed when motorcycle hits cow
(Local News ~ 08/29/10)
MINER, Mo. -- A Matthews, Mo., man was killed after his motorcycle struck a cow Thursday in New Madrid County, the Sikeston Standard Democrat reported. According to Missouri State Highway Patrol, at 7:40 p.m., Larry L. Taylor, 48, was traveling on Route AA, four miles south of Miner when his motorcycle struck a cow in the road. ...
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Area research farm hosting field day event Thursday
(Local News ~ 08/29/10)
PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. -- Every day researchers at the University of Missouri Delta Center learn and discover new techniques to help those involved in agriculture. And some of that research will be displayed Thursday at the 49th annual Field Day, the Sikeston Standard Democrat reported...
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Pesky Nationals rough up Cardinals 14-5
(Professional Sports ~ 08/29/10)
WASHINGTON -- Nationals manager Jim Riggleman had a hunch and it paid off. So did Adam Dunn's video session, which discovered an easily correctible mechanical flaw. Dunn broke out of a prolonged slump with a homer and five RBIs, sending Washington to a 14-5 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday night...
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High school roundup: St. Vincent falters in football opener
(High School Sports ~ 08/29/10)
All the scores from Friday that were reported to the Southeast Missourian.
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Club news 8/29/10
(Community News ~ 08/29/10)
The Town & Country FCE Club met Aug. 12 at the home of Linda Thompson. Judy Niswonger, vice president, presided in the absence of Carolyn Thompson, president. Thompson read a poem by Helen Steiner Rice titled "Seek Ye First the Kingdom of God"...
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High school roundup: Dippold paces Saxony cross country team
(High School Sports ~ 08/29/10)
All the scores from Saturday that were reported to the Southeast Missourian.
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Malden football team takes down Scott City 47-41 in overtime
(High School Sports ~ 08/29/10)
Friday's season-opening football game between Scott City and Malden couldn't have started out in much wilder fashion. The teams combined for four touchdowns in the first 2 minutes, 27 seconds of play. Things never really slowed down the rest of the night as visiting Malden squeezed out a 47-41 overtime win...
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Injuries take toll in Chaffee's football defeat
(High School Sports ~ 08/29/10)
HILLSBORO, Mo. -- In a two-minute span, one leader came of age while another suffered a crippling blow. With Chaffee junior quarterback Jordan Yahn watching from the sideline for most of the second half Friday night, Chaffee suffered a 14-0 season-opening loss to Grandview...
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Offense propels Jackson football team to win
(High School Sports ~ 08/29/10)
O'FALLON, Mo. -- Jackson's offense had the kind of explosion not seen during last year's 1-9 disappointment. The visiting Indians needed nearly all of it to subdue upstart O'Fallon Christian 50-36 in Saturday's season opener. Class 5 Jackson led most of the way but never could shake the Class 2 Eagles, who were playing the first varsity football game in program history...
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Cape Girardeau County Republicans to have ribbon cutting Sunday
(Local News ~ 08/29/10)
Members of the Cape Girardeau Republican Central Committee will host a ribbon cutting Sunday to dedicate the committee's new headquarters in downtown Cape Girardeau. U.S. Rep. Jo Ann Emerson and local Republican candidates are scheduled to speak. The event will take place from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at 612 Broadway. Barbecue and refreshments will be provided...
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Southeast football preview: Possession key on offense
(College Sports ~ 08/29/10)
Southeast Missouri State's offense sputtered a good part of last season before surging toward the end. The Redhawks hope to click from the outset this year, which would help the squad improve on a 2-9 record. "We kept the defense on the field way too much last year," said junior quarterback Matt Scheible, noting Southeast's average time of possession of 27 minutes, 6 seconds, which ranked last in the nine-team Ohio Valley Conference. ...
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Southeast football preview: Redhawks aim to improve on third down
(College Sports ~ 08/29/10)
Southeast Missouri State improved some of its major defensive statistics last season for the third straight year, but one deficiency stood out to coach Tony Samuel. The Redhawks allowed opposing offenses to convert a staggering 51 percent of their third downs, which ranked last in the Ohio Valley Conference...
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Southeast football preview: Redhawks out to buck history
(College Sports ~ 08/29/10)
There is no place to go but up for the Southeast Missouri State football team, which will try to rebound from a last-place Ohio Valley Conference finish and post a rare winning season. Southeast coach Tony Samuel, in the final year of a five-year contract, believes the Redhawks have what it takes...
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Two Sikeston men face crack cocaine charges
(Local News ~ 08/29/10)
SIKESTON, Mo. -- Two Sikeston men were charged Saturday as the result of a joint narcotics investigation involving the Southeast Missouri Drug Task Force and the Sikeston Department of Public Safety. Larry G. Patterson, 49, was charged with distribution of a controlled substance and received a $100,000 cash-only bond. ...
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Southeast roundup: Redhawks capture volleyball tourney title
(College Sports ~ 08/29/10)
A look at what's happening in the world of Southeast Missouri State athletics.
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Higher learning: Pastor has background in education
(Community ~ 08/29/10)
The Rev. Robert L. Herring of Illmo Baptist Church in Scott City has spent 50 of his 72 years of life being active in the church. He has been Sunday school director, teacher, deacon and pastor. He held various jobs in education before he became a full-time pastor 13 years ago. ...
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