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US employers add 162K jobs; rate falls to 7.4 pct.
(National News ~ 08/02/13)
WASHINGTON (AP) -- U.S. employers added 162,000 jobs in July, a modest increase and the fewest since March. At the same time, the unemployment rate fell to a 4½-year low of 7.4 percent, a hopeful sign. Unemployment declined from 7.6 percent in June because more Americans found jobs, and others stopped looking and were no longer counted as unemployed...
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US issues global travel alert, citing-al Qaida
(National News ~ 08/02/13)
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The United States issued a global travel alert Friday, citing an al-Qaida threat that also caused the State Department to close 21 embassies and consulates this weekend in the Muslim world. The State Department warned American citizens of the potential for terrorism particularly in the Middle East and North Africa, with a possible attack occurring or coming from the Arabian Peninsula...
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Riverfront Park portraits
(Local News ~ 08/02/13)
ADAM VOGLER ~ avogler@semissourian.com Sam Ishmael of Fruitland (above) and Travis Gentry of Cape Girardeau (below) pose for portraits Thursday at Riverfront Park in Cape Girardeau. The friends were taking advantage of Thursday's weather at the park to take in the view of the Mississpi River....
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Sikeston man facing charges in burglaries
(Local News ~ 08/02/13)
MINER, Mo. -- A Sikeston, Mo., man was arrested in connection with two burglaries, including one at a local church. Miner police chief Chris Griggs reported Chad Ryan Henley, 27, was arrested after an investigation that began early Tuesday into burglaries at a residence on Route H and at the Miner Baptist Church. Griggs said the property stolen in the burglaries was recovered...
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Sikeston rodeo festivities begin Saturday
(Local News ~ 08/02/13)
SIKESTON, Mo. -- The 61st annual Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo doesn't officially begin until Wednesday, but several events are scheduled before opening night and throughout the rodeo's duration. The 5k Cowboy Color Chase run/walk will kick off rodeo-themed festivities at 8 a.m. Saturday at the Sikeston Depot...
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Bonne Terre man charged with killing Francis
(Local News ~ 08/02/13)
A Bonne Terre, Mo., man has been charged with five felonies in connection with the death of a Cape Girardeau tattoo artist who disappeared in December after telling his father he feared the man would kill him, court records show. Samuel Francis, 38, was last seen alive Dec. 17 at a residence outside Desloge, Mo. His body was found July 25 in a septic tank near Bonne Terre...
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KFVS signal goes dark for Dish Network users
(Local News ~ 08/02/13)
A transmission agreement between Raycom Media and Dish Network expired Thursday after months of negotiation and a failure to reach a new agreement. As of Thursday evening, Dish Network customers were not receiving programming from KFVS12 or its sister network The Heartland's CW [WQWQ]...
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Police continue to investigate cold cases
(Local News ~ 08/02/13)
Lt. Jerry Bledsoe was a rookie deputy when a redheaded teenager vanished from the Scott City gas station where she worked, leaving behind her purse, her car and a mystery that has haunted the officer since 1979. More than 34 years later, Bledsoe still is trying to find out what happened to then-19-year-old Cheryl Ann Scherer...
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Rush marks 25 years on national airwaves
(Local News ~ 08/02/13)
He was fired seven times as he tried to make a career, he reminded his listeners Thursday, on the "silver anniversary" of The Rush Limbaugh Show. Rush Hudson Limbaugh III, born and raised in Cape Girardeau, marked 25 years of talking on the radio to a national audience -- a period of time the notoriously outspoken and conservative host referred to as "about 24 and a half years longer than the drive-by media forecast that it would last. ...
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Capahas' tourney run ends
(Community Sports ~ 08/02/13)
The Plaza Tire Capahas' best National Baseball Congress World Series showing in years, one that featured several spine-tingling finishes, finally ended Thursday night in Wichita, Kan. Plaza Tire fell one win short of advancing to championship week under the new tournament format, losing to the San Diego Force 7-3...
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Rams' young receivers find veteran help
(Professional Sports ~ 08/02/13)
ST. LOUIS -- St. Louis rookie wide receivers Tavon Austin and Stedman Bailey received the lesson of a lifetime Thursday night. The two former West Virginia standouts got a 20-minute session with former Rams All-Pro Isaac Bruce following the team's regular two-hour practice session,...
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New traffic signal coming to Broadway
(Local News ~ 08/02/13)
A new traffic signal soon will be installed at the intersection of Broadway and Henderson Avenue. The installation is a joint effort between the city and Southeast Missouri State University to ensure student safety and alleviate traffic congestion. Angela Meyer, director of facilities management at Southeast, said discussion of a traffic signal and push buttons for pedestrian crossing began in the summer of 2008 when the university acquired land at the southwest corner of Broadway and Henderson to be used for student parking. ...
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Lazy Summer Day
(Submitted Photo ~ 08/02/13)
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, checking out the petunias.
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Hometown Hero Award
(Submitted Story ~ 08/02/13)
On Wednesday, July 10th, Raetta Kimbel was awarded " The Hometown Hero Appreciation Award" for her achievements as a volunteer. At an award dinner at the Ponderosa restaurant in Perryville, Missouri, Kenny Volkerding, President of the Perryville Chapter of Modern Woodmen of America, not only presented Raetta with this special award but gave her a one hundred dollar check to be donated to her favorite charity. ...
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Montgomery Bank Kid's Club Financial College
(Submitted Story ~ 08/02/13)
35 students ages 7-12 were enrolled in a two day "financial college" at Montgomery Bank on August 1st and 2nd. The Kid's Club members participated in a financial adventure to Spend City, Savings Island and ended with a Share Fair where the students participated in a fund raiser to benefit the Humane Society of Southeast Missouri. The students raised over $400...
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Website cites SEMO online program's value
(State News ~ 08/02/13)
A website is listing Southeast Missouri State University among the nation's most affordable online values. AffordableCollegesOnline.org ranks Southeast 16th among 54 colleges across the country with distance learning options. The website is a resource for college affordability and financial aid information...
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Residents, providers meet in Kennett to discuss Medicaid reform
(Local News ~ 08/02/13)
KENNETT, Mo. -- In a filled-to-capacity room, concerned residents and area health-care providers met at Bootheel Area Independent Living Services on Wednesday to address Medicaid expansion and reform. A Missouri panel known as the Citizens and Legislators Working Group on Medicaid Eligibility and Reform listened as people voiced concerns regarding the expansion of Medicaid and what reforms can be made to the system...
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Mizzou QB and captain still must win starting spot
(College Sports ~ 08/02/13)
COLUMBIA, Mo. -- James Franklin opens fall camp as Missouri's starting quarterback and one of the captains, too. Coach Gary Pinkel approves of the choices teammates made for all four captains. He emphasized after the first fall practice that the honor is no guarantee Franklin will be making the calls when the season begins...
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Players steal show in powerful SEC
(College Sports ~ 08/02/13)
The players are providing the star power in the Southeastern Conference's drive for an eighth-straight national title not those millionaire coaches. Hop in the backseat, Nick Saban and Steve Spurrier, and enjoy the ride. There's plenty of headliners on the field, starting at quarterback with Texas A&M's Johnny Manziel, Alabama's AJ McCarron and Georgia's Aaron Murray plus a bounty of dangerous receivers. Tailbacks Georgia's Todd Gurley and `Bama's T.J. Yeldon are superb sophomore runners...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 08/02/13)
Today is Friday, Aug. 2, the 214th day of 2013. There are 151 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Aug. 2, 1943, during World War II, U.S. Navy boat PT-109, commanded by Lt. (jg) John F. Kennedy, sank after being rammed in the middle of the night by the Japanese destroyer Amagiri off the Solomon Islands. Two crew members were killed; Kennedy led the survivors to nearby islands until they could be rescued...
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Rent in downtown Cape
(Letter to the Editor ~ 08/02/13)
Referencing a front-page article of the Wednesday, March 26, edition of your paper concerning the empty spaces in downtown and how they have hurt the renewal efforts, I have thought long and hard on the cause of this myself. Amazingly, I've arrived at two simple reasons based on my personal dealings with the downtown area. These are: A) the city government and B) rental cost of office space. Let me address "B" first...
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Building a new bandwagon and calling it my flagship
(Column ~ 08/02/13)
I can't begin to tell you how many of you good folks have come up to me in the past couple of weeks to tell me what a great idea I had. Recently, I wrote that Cape Girardeau, home of the Missouri state flag, has never capitalized on this piece of important state history. I suggested that if AT&T wants to build a 14-story cell tower downtown, then having a huge Missouri flag fluttering at the top would be at least one attempt to claim our rightful heritage...
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Speak Out 8/2/13
(Speak Out ~ 08/02/13)
We're so pleased to read that the Board of Regents at SEMO has approved the contracts for the River Campus expansion projects. This is a wonderful thing, and it will help this wonderful arts community continue to grow. My friends and family were recently talking about how great it is that Cape Girardeau is becoming known for its arts. And we all agree with the recent posts regarding the creation of a summer theater. We are so proud to live here...
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Top athletes
(Editorial ~ 08/02/13)
This week the newspaper wrapped up its All-Southeast Missourian teams for the 2012-2013 school year. Over the year we recognized 114 athletes representing 19 schools. There were three boys teams, four girls teams and two combined teams. It's always impressive reading about the athletes. ...
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Auto sales rising as small cars enjoy summer surge
(National News ~ 08/02/13)
DETROIT -- Pickup trucks may have led the charge, but strong sales of small cars in July showed demand for new vehicles is broad -- and not slowing down. Car sales grew in the first six months of this year, but not at the blistering pace of trucks and SUVs. Through June, full-size pickups were up 22.5 percent over the year before, while cars were up just 5 percent...
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Verna Hobeck
(Obituary ~ 08/02/13)
Verna L. Hobeck, 89, of Daisy passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2013, at her home. She was born March 24, 1924, in Friedheim, to O.H. and Mellie Crites Brune. She and Milford Gale Hobeck were married Sept. 16, 1943. He passed away Oct. 5, 1995. Verna and Milford farmed many years in the Daisy community. Verna loved caring for her family. She especially liked gardening and canning. She was a lifelong member of Trinity Lutheran Church at Friedheim...
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Edgar Rellergert
(Obituary ~ 08/02/13)
Edgar H. Rellergert, 84, of Jackson passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2013, at Chateau Girardeau. He was born May 29, 1929, in Old Appleton, son of August and Louise Trapp Rellergert. He and Marilyn J. Stroder were married Aug. 8, 1953, at St. Mary's Church in Cape Girardeau...
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Shirley Voelker
(Obituary ~ 08/02/13)
Shirley Lou Syx Voelker, 78, of Cape Girardeau passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2013, at Jackson Manor, surrounded by her family. She was born July 19, 1935, in Columbus, Ohio, daughter of Edward and Leona Dollie Warren Syx. Shirley was the youngest of 14 children. ...
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Births 8/2/13
(Births ~ 08/02/13)
Daughter to Jim and Deidre Lutkewitte of St. Louis, Mercy Hospital, 3:54 a.m. Wednesday, July 17, 2013. Name, Ruth Ann "Ruthie." Weight, 7 pounds, 7 ounces. First child. Mrs. Lutkewitte is the daughter of Rick and Lynda King of Jackson. She is employed by Brown Shoe. Lutkewitte is the son of Jim and Maryalice Lutkewitte of St. Louis. He is employed by Met Life...
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John Simpher
(Obituary ~ 08/02/13)
John E. Simpher, 62, of Cape Girardeau died Monday, July 29, 2013, at Saint Francis Medical Center. Arrangements are incomplete at Ford and Sons Funeral Home.
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James Pettit
(Obituary ~ 08/02/13)
TAMMS, Ill. — James L. Pettit of Waddy, Ky., formerly of Tamms, died Thursday, Aug. 1, 2013, at Crestview Nursing Home in Shelbyville, Ky. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Jones Funeral Home in Tamms.
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Out of the past 8/2/13
(Out of the Past ~ 08/02/13)
The Cape Girardeau City Council, without comment, moved ahead last night with plans for annexation of Interstate 55 right of way, despite objections raised by Chaffee, Mo., mayor Bob Capshaw; the council's action clears the way for the city to take court action in an effort to annex right of way on both sides of I-55, from north of the U.S. 61 north intersection in Cape Girardeau County, south to the municipal airport in Scott County...
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Jackson police report 8/2/13
(Police/Fire Report ~ 08/02/13)
The Jackson Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests Summonses Robbery Thefts Property damage Miscellaneous...
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Cape Girardeau fire report 8/2/13
(Police/Fire Report ~ 08/02/13)
Firefighters responded to the following calls Wednesday:...
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Cape Girardeau police report 8/2/13
(Police/Fire Report ~ 08/02/13)
The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests Summonses Assault Burglary Thefts Miscellaneous...
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Prayer 8-2
(Prayer ~ 08/02/13)
Father God, may we be quick to forgive others as you have forgiven us. Amen.
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Ohio man sentenced to life plus 1,000 years for kidnappings
(National News ~ 08/02/13)
CLEVELAND -- The man convicted of holding three women captive in a house he turned into a prison and raping them repeatedly for a decade was sentenced Thursday to life without parole plus 1,000 years. Ariel Castro, 53, apologized to his victims in a rambling, defiant statement before he was sentenced. ...
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Isle of Capri welcomes country mainstay Sawyer Brown
(Entertainment ~ 08/02/13)
Sawyer Brown, one of the most beloved and longest lasting groups in country music, will take to the stage for two high- energy shows at Isle Casino Cape Girardeau on Saturday. Known for hits such as "Betty's Bein' Bad" and "Step That Step," Sawyer Brown has been a fan favorite since the 1980s and is a mainstay of the country-music scene. ...
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Former model creates paintings of flair and grace
(Entertainment ~ 08/02/13)
The exquisite paintings of special guest artist Wanakee Pugh will be on display during the First Friday reception at the Artist Studio. Pugh, a former top American model who has graced the covers of magazines including Vogue, Glamour and Ebony, will present her inspired oil and acrylic paintings -- landscapes along with figurative and contemporary abstracts...
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Best bet: Cobden's just peachy
(Entertainment ~ 08/02/13)
COBDEN, Ill. -- Summer festival season visits Cobden this weekend, with the 76th yearly version of the Southern Illinois town's Peach Festival. Activities begin at 5 p.m. today and Saturday, with a carnival, beauty pageant, bingo, karaoke and live music, and plenty of peach cobbler. For more information call 618-893-2425 or visit cobdenil.com...
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ARTifacts 8/2/13
(Entertainment ~ 08/02/13)
During the fall semester of 2013, the Arts Council of Southeast Missouri will host a new Thursday night movie and discussion series. Films will be screened at the Arts Council at 32 N. Main St. in Cape Girardeau at 7 p.m., and discussion will follow. ...
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FIRST FRIDAY RECEPTIONS
(Entertainment ~ 08/02/13)
The Lorimier Gallery and Gallery 100 of the Arts Council of Southeast Missouri will feature exhibits created by the Summer Art Academy through Aug. 31. Reception from 5 to 9 p.m. 32 N. Main St.; 334-9233 The Chapman Gallery The Chapman Gallery of the Arts Council of Southeast Missouri will highlight the work of Visual Arts Cooperative members...
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White House 'extremely disappointed' with Russia
(National News ~ 08/02/13)
WASHINGTON (AP) -- A highly anticipated fall summit between President Barack Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin could become a casualty of Moscow's defiant decision to grant temporary asylum to National Security Agency leaker Edward Snowden, the White House signaled Thursday after weeks of pressuring and pleading for his return to face prosecution...
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