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Restricted burn order in effect for Cape Girardeau County
(Local News ~ 05/27/12)
Cape Girardeau County has issued a restricted burn order due to the combination of high temperatures, low humidity, dry ground covering, the possibility of increasing winds and lack of forecasted precipitation. County residents should postpone open outdoor burning until the fire danger decreased, according to the order. Field fires for agricultural purposes and wood lot fires are prohibited...
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Fundraiser held to benefit Thebes Courthouse
(Local News ~ 05/27/12)
THEBES, Ill. -- Perched on a cliff overlooking the Mississippi River in Thebes is the Thebes Historical Courthouse where dozens gathered Saturday to help preserve the building and learn about its history during the Thebes Historical Society Memorial Day Celebration 2012...
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Chaffee officials unavailable to release vote on police chief
(Local News ~ 05/27/12)
CHAFFEE, Mo. -- No Chaffee city officials were available Friday to release the outcome of a vote taken to hire a new police chief during a closed session meeting Monday by the city council. State law allows a governmental body to wait 72 hours before releasing results of votes taken in closed session, which Chaffee Mayor Steve Loucks announced the council would do following Monday's meeting. Around 30 residents waited for the announcement outside city hall Monday night...
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Former resident's cabaret show set for June in Cape, Dexter
(Local News ~ 05/27/12)
When Tom Vaughn performs next month in Cape Girardeau and Dexter, Mo., it will bring his life and career full circle. "Trail of Cheers," a cabaret reflecting on the ups and downs of Vaughn's life, is coming to Port Cape Girardeau and Dexter's Hickory Log Lounge in June. ...
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Alternative school helps keep graduation rate high at Sikeston
(Local News ~ 05/27/12)
SIKESTON, Mo. -- In 2011, Sikeston High School had one of the region's highest graduation rates at 92.7 percent compared to the state average of 86.7 percent, according to the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. It compared favorably to other large districts in the region. ...
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Notre Dame soccer team loses 6-1 in Class 2 state quarterfinals
(High School Sports ~ 05/27/12)
A season spent on an upward trend ended on a down note for the Notre Dame girls soccer team Saturday night. The Bulldogs gave up a goal just more than four minutes into their Class 2 state quarterfinal against Rosati-Kain and eventually lost 6-1. "It was kind of what I expected," Notre Dame coach Jeff Worley said. ...
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DNA evidence leads to arrest in 2009 armed robbery in Cape Girardeau jewelry store
(Local News ~ 05/27/12)
DNA evidence collected from handcuffs used to bind a victim in a 2009 armed robbery of a Cape Girardeau jewelry store has now helped identify one of the perpetrators, police said Friday.
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S. Illinois lawmakers hopeful about Tamms prison funding
(Local News ~ 05/27/12)
TAMMS, Ill. -- The roughly 300 employees of Tamms Correctional Center got their pink slips last week, but Southern Illinois lawmakers are still fighting to make those disheartening pieces of paper null and void. The Illinois Senate included $25 million in its budget Wednesday night for the prison while the House was expected to work into the start of the Memorial Day weekend to find the money -- and perhaps a compromise -- that would keep the doors open at the so-called supermax prison that has both minimum- and maximum-security units housing 375 inmates.. ...
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More than 500 flags to fly in display's 25th year
(Local News ~ 05/27/12)
Over 25 years, more of the red, white and blue has been seen popping up along the roads winding through Cape County Park North. Representing both American pride and memories of loved ones who served but are gone, the flags reappeared each year, first in late May, in mid-June, on July 4 and again in early September. Patrons of the Avenue of Flags could always count on November as the last time the display could be seen for the year, although sometimes it returned in December...
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Cape native featured in documentary about search for remains of soldiers
(Local News ~ 05/27/12)
Cape Girardeau native and Marine Capt. Todd Nordman will be featured in the documentary "Until They Are Home." The red carpet premiere for the film will be Monday at the Directors Guild of America in Los Angeles. The documentary by filmmaker Steven C. ...
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Cape Girardeau veteran has brother memorialized at Arlington National Cemetery
(Local News ~ 05/27/12)
Maj. Emerson York Barker was 24 years old in 1944 and had just finished a tour of duty with the U.S. Air Force over Guadalcanal when he was given a choice: Go home or train fighter pilots to lead battleships into Tokyo Bay. Barker decided to stay. His plane disappeared forever into a cloud as he commanded the 419th Night Fighter Squadron, made up of P-61 Black Widows that would eventually be assigned to the invasion of Japan. ...
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Cape Outlaws get 2nd place in softball tournament
(Submitted Photo ~ 05/27/12)
Recall to Ball softball tournament in Cape. (back row)Julia Williams, Mariesha Baker, Zoie Roth, Cassidee Wunderlich, Paige Butcher, Abby Leimer (front row) Rachel Essner, Emily Webb, Kristin Tarno, Carly Pujol, Maddie Huff, Lynsey Powers (Coaches) Lance Powers, Kevin Webb, Shane Huff, Roger Essner...
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SEMO hires Sikeston superintendent to head Sikeston campus
(Local News ~ 05/27/12)
SIKESTON Mo. -- Sikeston's superintendent of public schools, Steve Borgsmiller, has been named as the new director of Southeast Missouri State University's Sikeston campus. Borgsmiller will start in his new position in early July, according to a news release from the university. The center's current director, Judy Buck, is set to retire June 28 after 14 years...
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Free fishing in Mo. on June 9, 10
(State News ~ 05/27/12)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) - The Missouri Department of Conservation will offer free fishing at its waterways for two days next month. The department is suspending fishing-permit requirements for the weekend of June 9-10. It's an annual event to encourage people to explore fishing without having to buy permits, trout stamps or trout park daily tags...
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Memorial Day events planned throughout area Monday
(Local News ~ 05/27/12)
Veterans organizations throughout the region are hosting observances on Memorial Day and invite the public to join them in honoring those who have served in all branches of the military. A memorial ceremony will be held at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau, hosted by the Joint Veterans Council, which is made up of the Marine Corps League, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3838, American Legion Post 63, the SeaBees, the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 16 and the VFW Post 3838 Auxiliary...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 05/27/12)
Today is Sunday, May 27, the 148th day of 2012. There are 218 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On May 27, 1937, the newly completed Golden Gate Bridge connecting San Francisco and Marin County, Calif., was opened to pedestrian traffic (vehicular traffic began crossing the bridge the next day)...
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Nagel - Brueckner
(Engagement ~ 05/27/12)
Greg and Sharon Nagel of Burfordville announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Ann Nagel, to Scott David Brueckner, both of Springfield, Mo. He is the son of Jerry and Sharon Brueckner of Cape Girardeau. Nagel is a 2005 graduate of Jackson High School. She received a bachelor of science degree in dietetics from Southeast Missouri State University in 2010. She is dietary manager at Brookhaven Health Care in Springfield...
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Cooper - 60 Years
(Anniversary ~ 05/27/12)
Pete and Waneta Cooper of Cape Girardeau celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with an open house Saturday at their home. The couple was married May 26, 1952. They have six children, Sharon Craft of St. Peters, Mo., Evelyn Grubb of Cape Girardeau, Kim Compass of Scott City, Dianna Petry, Patty Hicks and Veronica Cooper, all of Cape Girardeau. The Coopers have seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren...
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Matthews - 60 Years
(Anniversary ~ 05/27/12)
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Matthews of Tucson, Ariz., recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. The couple renewed their vows at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Billy Still conducting the service. A reception followed at Hilton Tucson East Hotel. Hosts were their children, David (Debra) Matthews of Tucson and Shelley (Dr. Noel) Addy of Starkville, Miss...
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This belted kingfisher is staying close to the water
(Column ~ 05/27/12)
The belted kingfisher is a common North American bird that looks remotely similar to a blue jay. It spends most of its time near water where it will dive to catch small fish, crayfish or other small animals that frequent shorelines. On May 15, I photographed the female belted kingfisher shown here as it waited to feed one of its fledglings that called from a brushy shore. She has a bluegill in her mouth...
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Generosity
(Community ~ 05/27/12)
Belinda Strack, left, Clayton and Trisha Kirchdoerfer of the Young American 4-H Club prepare cheesecakes for the State 4-H council meeting in April at the University of Missouri Extension office in Jackson. Bank of America made a $5,000 corporate donation to United Way of Southeast Missouri. ...
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Defending your trees from tuliptree scale
(Column ~ 05/27/12)
Have you gone out to your car parked under a large tree and noticed that it was coated with a clear or black sticky substance? Perhaps your deck or lawn area under a large shade tree is coated with this same clear or black sticky substance. The tree is probably a tulip poplar, also called yellow poplar or tulip tree (Liriodendron tulipifera)...
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Summer recipes that are sure to be a big hit
(Column ~ 05/27/12)
The start of summer is about upon us and with that comes cool salads, beverages and maybe a special dessert. Today I have just that for you, a nice assortment of recipes suitable for warmer temperatures and the embrace of summer. Our college intern at the senior center, Samantha McGill is finished now, but we could not part company without exchanging a few more recipes. ...
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Reality TV, religion give birth to top baby names
(Community ~ 05/27/12)
WASHINGTON -- Reality TV is giving birth to some of the most popular baby names. No, not Snooki. But Mason, as in Kourtney Kardashian's son, jumped 10 spots to become the second most popular name for newborn boys in 2011. The more traditional Sophia is the new top name for girls, while Jacob is No. 1 for boys for the 13th straight year, according to the list released Monday by the Social Security Administration...
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Nedilnycky - Gockel
(Engagement ~ 05/27/12)
Ray and Donna Nedilnycky of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Michelle Lynn Nedilnycky, to Matthew William Gockel. He is the son of John and Jane Gockel of Cape Girardeau. Nedilnycky is a 2003 graduate of Notre Dame Regional High School. ...
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Memorial Day
(Editorial ~ 05/27/12)
When the first ceremonies were held following the Civil War to honor those soldiers who had lost their lives in battle, communities sought to pay proper respect to fallen heroes. Over the years, those observances have been adopted nationwide as Memorial Day. Several special events are planned throughout this holiday weekend, which also traditionally marks the start of summertime activities...
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Construction thanks
(Letter to the Editor ~ 05/27/12)
Many thanks to the superintendent, David McMullin, and all the Fronabarger construction crew for their work on the Broadway project. Mr. McMullin visits each affected business to explain upcoming progress on the "century old" street reconstruction. Some "dinosaurs" have been encountered, which in one case required them to work all night to stay on schedule...
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Rush deserves honor
(Letter to the Editor ~ 05/27/12)
In response to the critics who want to make the Rush bust appear to be a waste of money, or to suggest Rush Limbaugh is undeserving. Let me say, not a penny should've been spared, to give Rush this due honor and recognition. Rush is a true American hero. ...
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Speak Out 5/27/12
(Speak Out ~ 05/27/12)
I'M not sure Rush is a credit for the state of Missouri. I think he is more like a minus. But, I do applaud his generosity and helping a good cause. I am sure there are many good fundraisers, but that alone doesn't make you a credit. You have to have some substance to your character. I am not sure what Rush's character is, but he is a character...
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Prayer 5/27/12
(Prayer ~ 05/27/12)
O Lord, while we don't understand everything, grant us peace to deal with life's trials. Amen.
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Club news 5/27/12
(Community News ~ 05/27/12)
The Xi Nu Phi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met May 15 at the home of Sheryl Smith. The Founder's Day banquet held April 30 was enjoyed by those who attended and they shared what they learned about the Hope Children's Home in Jackson. The 2012-2013 Standing Committee list was distributed. A committee has been formed for the Beginning Day celebration which the chapter is hosting. Members will meet throughout the summer to finalize plans...
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'American Idol' moves toward lower payouts for runners-up
(Entertainment ~ 05/27/12)
LOS ANGELES -- Coming in second on "American Idol" may still be a path to superstardom, but it no longer offers guaranteed paychecks worthy of the next pop idol or rock star. Wednesday night's runner-up, 16-year-old Jessica Sanchez, doesn't have a definite shot at producing an album and could be paid as little as $30,000 in advances for recording singles, according to the "Idol" contract she and other Season 11 contestants signed earlier this year...
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GOP leaders in House planning vote on tax cuts
(National News ~ 05/27/12)
WASHINGTON -- The House will vote this summer on continuing wide-ranging tax cuts first enacted under President George W. Bush, House Majority Leader Eric Cantor said Friday as the GOP sharpened its plans for confronting Democrats on one of the election's top issues...
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Embittered investors pondering next move with Facebook stock
(National News ~ 05/27/12)
To say that Facebook's debut as a public company was bungled is something like saying Facebook is a website you might have heard of. Either way, a colossal understatement. The response from small-time investors has been equal parts frustration, confusion and bitterness. Fed up, some are dumping their shares and accepting the losses. Others, while miffed, are holding on and hoping to ride the stock's eventual success...
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Winds in N.M. fire force evacuation near ghost town
(National News ~ 05/27/12)
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- Residents near a privately owned New Mexico ghost town were ordered Saturday to evacuate as a blaze in the Gila National Forest continued to burn erratically, as Colorado crews took to fighting a new fire along the Utah-Colorado border...
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Man's family shocked over his arrest in New York boy's 1979 disappearance
(National News ~ 05/27/12)
NEW YORK -- When police dug up a Manhattan basement last month in a fruitless search for the remains of Etan Patz, a 6-year-old boy who disappeared in 1979, Lucy Suarez saw the news on TV and wished that the family of the missing child would finally get some peace...
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Judge warns John Edwards jurors to not discuss case over weekend
(National News ~ 05/27/12)
GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Jurors in the John Edwards campaign fraud trial have the long holiday weekend to think over the case -- but not talk about it -- as the judge sternly warned before sending them home after six days of deliberations...
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Egypt's third runner-up calls for recount of vote
(International News ~ 05/27/12)
CAIRO -- The third runner-up in Egypt's presidential race called Saturday for a partial vote recount, citing violations, his spokesman said. Early results show that Hamdeen Sabahi came in third by a margin of some 700,000 votes, leaving him out of next month's runoff between the two leading candidates...
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U.N.: Dozens of children killed in new Syria attack
(International News ~ 05/27/12)
BEIRUT -- Video Saturday showed rows of dead Syrian children lying in a mosque in bloody shorts and T-shirts with gaping head wounds, images of what activists called one of the deadliest regime attacks yet in Syria's 14-month-old uprising. The assault on Houla, a group of villages northwest of the central city of Homs, killed more than 90 people, including at least 32 children under the age of 10, said the head of the U.N. observer team in Syria...
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Births 5/27/12
(Births ~ 05/27/12)
Son to Bryan and Michelle Copeland of Lewisville, Texas, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital in Plano, 1:28 p.m. Monday, May 14, 2012. Name, Jaxson Ryder. Weight, 8 pounds, 6 ounces. Second child, first son. Mrs. Copeland is the former Michelle Eakins, daughter of Carl Eakins of Cape Girardeau, and the late Donna Kay Eakins. Copeland is the son of John and Doris Copeland of Keithville, La. He is a civil engineer with Jacobs in Dallas...
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Elode Siebert
(Obituary ~ 05/27/12)
Elode B. Siebert, 88, of Cape Girardeau died Saturday, May 26, 2012, at the Lutheran Home. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Chapel. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Entombment will be at Cape County Memorial Park Mausoleum in Cape Girardeau...
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Out of the past 5/27/12
(Out of the Past ~ 05/27/12)
The numbers are "persuasive" concerning the financial feasibility of the city of Cape Girardeau acquiring the utilities here, says Peter Bergerson, chairman of a citizens utility committee; however, a spokesman for Union Electric says the utilities his company operates here are not for sale...
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Jackson police and fire report 5/27/12
(Police/Fire Report ~ 05/27/12)
The Jackson Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests...
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Cape Girardeau fire report 5/27/12
(Police/Fire Report ~ 05/27/12)
Firefighters responded to the following calls Thursday:...
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Cape Girardeau police report 5/27/12
(Police/Fire Report ~ 05/27/12)
DWI The Cape Girardeau County Sheriff's Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. DWI...
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In federal court: Cape man sentenced to 48 months on weapons charge
(Local News ~ 05/27/12)
The U.S. attorney's office released the following information Monday for defendants who appeared before U.S. District Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh Jr. SENTENCED Name: Caleb E. Smith Age: 23 Residence: Cape Girardeau Charges: Being a felon in possession of a firearm...
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Fundraiser helping with Cape children's museum exhibit in honor of 3-year-old who died
(Local News ~ 05/27/12)
Viney Mosley, grandmother of Levi Collom, points out features of a concept drawing for an exhibit at the Discovery Playhouse while the artist, Holly Dirnberger of Cape Girardeau, looks on. The exhibit was unveiled during Friday night's "Help Levi's Legacy Live On" fundraiser at Jeremiah's Restaurant and Lounge in Sikeston, Mo. ...
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Vatican confirms Pope Benedict's butler arrested in scandal
(International News ~ 05/27/12)
VATICAN CITY -- A scandal over leaked Vatican documents took a Hollywood-like turn Saturday with confirmation that the pope's own butler had been arrested after documents he had no business having were found in his Vatican City apartment.
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Space station crew enters first private supply ship
(National News ~ 05/27/12)
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space station astronauts floated into the Dragon on Saturday, a day after its heralded arrival as the world's first commercial supply ship. NASA astronaut Donald Pettit, the first one inside the docked capsule, said the Dragon looks like it carries about as much cargo as his pickup truck back home in Houston. It has the smell of a brand-new car, he added...
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Summer school menus May 28 to June 1
(Menus ~ 05/27/12)
MONDAY--No classes. TUESDAY--Chicken nuggets, noodles, peas, fruit. WEDNESDAY--Corn dog, potato wedges, fruit. THURSDAY--Tacos, corn, fruit. FRIDAY--Chicken alfredo, green beans, butter bread, fruit. MONDAY--No classes...
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FYI 5/27/12
(Community ~ 05/27/12)
A Memorial Day service sponsored by the American Legion Post 158 of Jackson and its auxiliary will be held on Monday. The Jackson Municipal Band will perform patriotic music beginning at 9 a.m. to kick off the ceremony. The event will be held at the entrance of the Jackson City Cemetery on South High Street in front of the Jackson Frozen Food Locker. ...
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A name is just a name; make it what you want
(Column ~ 05/27/12)
What's in a name? I've had occasion to consider the question this week while watching professional basketball on TV. I rarely watch the pro game on television unless it is playoff time. When the NBA gets to the postseason, I try to catch as many games as possible. ...
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How I marvel at God's attention to detail
(Column ~ 05/27/12)
This past semester my Biology 100 class gave a whole new, deeper meaning to Psalm 139, especially verse 13: "You created every part of me; you put me together in my mother's womb." Psalm 139 was already one of my favorite psalms before I took Bio 100. ...
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Awards/Accomplishments 5/27/12
(Community ~ 05/27/12)
Buchheit Trucking Service had its first trucking rodeo May 5 at its Scott City location. Drivers had a series of tests they had to perform for points and the driver with the most points won the competition. In order to participate drivers had to have been with the company for at least 12 months, worked 11 of those months and been accident-free for all 12 months. ...
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Adopt Alma
(Community ~ 05/27/12)
Alma is a 1-year-old cat that is very affectionate and lovable. She rolls over to have her tummy rubbed and loves being with people. Alma would be great with a family. For more information, contact Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary at 243-9823.
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Adopt Rambo
(Community ~ 05/27/12)
Rambo is a sweet 3 year old lab. He is available for adoption at the Humane Society, 334-5837.
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Pet of the Week
(Community ~ 05/27/12)
Pet Name: Jack Owner: Liz Turner About Jack: Our 3-month-old boxer, Jack. How can you not love that face?
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Abortion survivor urges mothers to choose life
(Community ~ 05/27/12)
Claire Culwell was faced with challenges even before her birth. At the age of 13 her mother became pregnant and chose to have an abortion. What her mother didn't know at the time is that she was pregnant with twins. Sometime later she returned to an abortion clinic to find out the news, where she was told it was too late to have a second abortion...
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Mo. high court upholds new congressional districts
(State News ~ 05/27/12)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- The Missouri Supreme Court upheld the state's new congressional districts Friday, solidifying a Democratic primary fight between two St. Louis congressmen and providing certainty for candidates who weren't sure which neighborhoods would be in their territories for the August primary elections...
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Local athletes take three seconds at state track meets
(High School Sports ~ 05/27/12)
Central's Martin, Notre Dame's Kiblinger and Bernard led the charge to all-state finishes
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Southeast Missouri State baseball team eliminated from the OVC tournament
(College Sports ~ 05/27/12)
Southeast Missourian JACKSON, Tenn. -- Austin Peay got revenge and extinguished Southeast Missouri State's surprising Ohio Valley Conference tournament run. The top-seeded Governors, who lost to Southeast in their tournament opener, ended the Redhawks' season Saturday with a 10-6 win in the losers bracket final of the six-team, double-elimination event...
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Berkman undergoes knee surgery
(Professional Sports ~ 05/27/12)
The Cardinals first baseman is expected to miss eight to 10 weeks after Friday's procedure
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Cardinals demote reliever Salas to Memphis
(Professional Sports ~ 05/27/12)
ST. LOUIS -- The St. Louis Cardinals optioned struggling reliever Fernando Salas, their closer much of last season, to Class AAA Memphis. The 26-year-old Salas, a right-hander, had a team-leading 24 saves and a 2.28 ERA last year. He's 0-2 with a 6.32 ERA in 18 appearances this season...
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Phillies blank Cardinals 4-0 behind Kendrick
(Professional Sports ~ 05/27/12)
ST. LOUIS -- Kyle Kendrick threw a seven-hitter for his first career shutout, winning his first game of the season and putting the Philadelphia Phillies on the verge of their first four-game sweep in St. Louis in 26 years with a 4-0 victory on Saturday night...
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Southeast Missouri State baseball team will lose key seniors, possibly junior Simmons
(College Sports ~ 05/27/12)
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12 fun things to do this summer
(Community ~ 05/27/12)
Summer is here and the kids are, no doubt, already complaining of having "nothing" to do. Luckily, there are plenty of fun activities and places to explore in Southeast Missouri and the surrounding area. Here are 12 ideas:Ozark National Scenic Riverways...
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