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Scott City man dies in early morning I-55 wreck near Cape Girardeau
(Local News ~ 09/15/13)
A 24-year-old Scott City man died in a five-vehicle accident on Interstate 55 at the 90-mile marker near Cape Girardeau Friday morning. Justin Schmidt, previously of Carthage, Miss., died in the accident, Scott County Coroner Scott Amick said.
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Lee Brice, Mavericks close final days of SEMO fair
(Local News ~ 09/15/13)
The bright lights, fried food and noise of merriment ended Saturday night as the SEMO District Fair wound down after eight days of entertainment. Pete Poe, president of the SEMO District Fair, said about 18,000 people went to the fair Friday, which featured the music act the Mavericks that night, and he hoped as many people would visit the fair during its last day, featuring a concert by Lee Brice. Total fair attendance will not be available until later in the week...
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Woman arrested in connection with armed robbery of adult store
(Local News ~ 09/15/13)
A 35-year-old woman is being held in the Tri-County Jail in Ullin, Ill., after being arrested in connection with the armed robbery of a McClure adult video store. Employees at the former Brown Bag Video, now called Pop Roxxx, 38957 Illinois Highway 3, in McClure, reported a robbery between 11:45 and 11:50 p.m. Monday...
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Police say man punched, shot on South Sprigg
(Local News ~ 09/15/13)
Police are investigating a shooting at 4:15 a.m. Friday in the 400 block of South Sprigg Street. According to a news release issued by the Cape Giårardeau Police Department, officers found a man with a bullet wound to his upper abdomen. According to the release, the victim that he had been walking on William Street near Benton Street when someone approached him and demanded money...
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More workers report delays in mail operations
(Local News ~ 09/15/13)
More employees of the Richard G. Wilson Processing and Distribution Facility in Cape Girardeau have come forward and said they have noticed a delay in local mail operations and delivery. They also are concerned about their future employment with the mail-processing facility...
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SEMO program offers sober ride home to students
(Local News ~ 09/15/13)
For many Southeast Missouri State University students, finding a safe ride home can be a challenge after a long night of drinking. A new university-sponsored program aims to make sure students get home safe and sound. A university study showed eight of 10 students agree a designated driver is defined as the person in the group who has consumed absolutely no alcohol, and more than 80 percent of Southeast students use a designated driver to get to and from drinking establishments safely...
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Lawmakers may try again on tax, gun issues
(Local News ~ 09/15/13)
With the veto session behind them, Missouri lawmakers are evaluating a possible second effort on several issues they expect to see during next year's session, including an income-tax cut. Override attempts last week on the hotly debated House Bill 253, a tax-cut measure, and House Bill 436, which would have nullified federal gun laws, were unsuccessful, despite a veto-proof majority of Republicans in the Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate...
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Syria weapons deal averts U.S. attack
(International News ~ 09/15/13)
GENEVA -- A diplomatic breakthrough Saturday on securing and destroying Syria's chemical weapons stockpile averted the threat of U.S. military action for the moment and could swing momentum toward ending a horrific civil war. Marathon negotiations between U.S. and Russian diplomats at a Geneva hotel produced a sweeping agreement that will require one of the most ambitious arms-control efforts in history...
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Notre Dame volleyball wins back-to-back Dig For Life titles
(High School Sports ~ 09/15/13)
Notre Dame coach Tara Stroup earned her 300th win on Saturday and her team defeated Dexter later in the day for the tournament championship.
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Section of Broadway named to National Historic Register
(Local News ~ 09/15/13)
The National Register of Historic Places got a little larger this month when it added to its listings the south side of the 400 block of Broadway. The newest listing, made official Sept. 4, enlarges the boundary of the National Register's Broadway-Middle Commercial Historic District, which previously included the 500 block of Broadway and the 100 block of North Middle Street...
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Three Dog Night
(Submitted Photo ~ 09/15/13)
Three Dog Night performed Thursday (Sep12,2013) at the SEMO District Fair
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Local soldier graduates flight school with honors
(Submitted Photo ~ 09/15/13)
Warrant Officer 1 Brian R. Goff, daughter of Cape Girardeau resident Celeste Goff, was selected for distinguished honor graduate for the Initial Entry Rotor Wing (UH-60 A/M) course at Ft. Rucker, Enterprise, Alabama on September 5, 2013. Brian has been assigned to the 159 AV BOE, 101st Airborne unit at Ft. Campbell, KY where he will operate the UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter...
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The River Tales Classic Car Show
(Submitted Photo ~ 09/15/13)
36th Annual, River Tales Classic Car Show
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Kota - The Great Escape
(Submitted Photo ~ 09/15/13)
Week 14 Sept. 11, 2013 Maybe Kota's journeys are about over - Kota has stopped in for a checkup. Hope she's on her way home soon! Where is Kota? Enter to win $50 and tickets to Discovery Playhouse. See all Kota's photos on our facebook page.
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St Peters Mo
(Submitted Photo ~ 09/15/13)
Photo taken in St Peters Missouri with Kevin & Gretchen Morse while waiting for a baseball tournament for their son Josh Morse
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Goose at Jackson Park
(Submitted Photo ~ 09/15/13)
Goose at Jackson Park
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Kota - The Great Escape
(Submitted Photo ~ 09/15/13)
Week 9 Aug. 7, 2013 Yum! There's some food for thought, Kota has a sweet tooth! Where is Kota? Enter to win $50 and tickets to Discovery Playhouse. See all Kota's photos on our facebook page.
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Kota - The Great Escape
(Submitted Photo ~ 09/15/13)
Week 10 Aug.14, 2013 Kota was caught looking for Bulldogs. (Hint we have two locations this week you only need to record one.) Where is Kota? Enter to win $50 and tickets to Discovery Playhouse. See all Kota's photos on our facebook page.
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Kota - The Great Escape
(Submitted Photo ~ 09/15/13)
Week 10 Aug.14, 2013 Kota was caught taking a dip in a MDC pond. (Hint we have two locations this week you only need to record one.) Where is Kota? Enter to win $50 and tickets to Discovery Playhouse. See all Kota's photos on our facebook page...
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Kota - The Great Escape
(Submitted Photo ~ 09/15/13)
Week 11 Aug.21, 2013 Kota found a neat old bridge - wonder what town she's visiting? (Hint we have two locations this week you only need to record one.) Where is Kota? Enter to win $50 and tickets to Discovery Playhouse. See all Kota's photos on our facebook page...
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Kota - The Great Escape
(Submitted Photo ~ 09/15/13)
Week 11 Aug.21, 2013 It looks like Kota is searching for other dinosaurs. (Hint we have two locations this week you only need to record one.) Where is Kota? Enter to win $50 and tickets to Discovery Playhouse. See all Kota's photos on our facebook page...
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Kota - The Great Escape
(Submitted Photo ~ 09/15/13)
Week 12 Aug.28, 2013 Kota's adventures have made her thirsty!(Hint we have two locations this week you only need to record one.) Where is Kota? Enter to win $50 and tickets to Discovery Playhouse. See all Kota's photos on our facebook page.
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Kota - The Great Escape
(Submitted Photo ~ 09/15/13)
Week 12 Aug.28, 2013 It's a good thing for the Cardinals Kota is an herbivore! (Hint we have two locations this week you only need to record one.) Where is Kota? Enter to win $50 and tickets to Discovery Playhouse. See all Kota's photos on our facebook page...
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Kota - The Great Escape
(Submitted Photo ~ 09/15/13)
Week 13 Sept. 4, 2013 Having found no living dinosaurs in Bollinger County Kota has decided to take flight and check out businesses in a neighboring county. (Hint we have three locations this week you only need to record one.) Where is Kota? Enter to win $50 and tickets to Discovery Playhouse. See all Kota's photos on our facebook page...
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Kota - The Great Escape
(Submitted Photo ~ 09/15/13)
Week 13 Sept. 4, 2013 Having found no living dinosaurs in Bollinger County, Kota has decided to take flight and check out businesses in a neighboring county. (Hint we have three locations this week you only need to record one.) Where is Kota? Enter to win $50 and tickets to Discovery Playhouse. See all Kota's photos on our facebook page...
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Kota - The Great Escape
(Submitted Photo ~ 09/15/13)
Week 13 Sept. 4, 2013 Having found no living dinosaurs in Bollinger County, Kota has decided to take flight and check out businesses in a neighboring county. (Hint we have three locations this week you only need to record one.) Where is Kota? Enter to win $50 and tickets to Discovery Playhouse. See all Kota's photos on our facebook page...
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Kota - The Great Escape
(Submitted Photo ~ 09/15/13)
Week 13 Sept. 4, 2013 Having found no living dinosaurs in Bollinger County, Kota has decided to take flight and check out businesses in a neighboring county. Ahhh! Refreshing! (Hint we have three locations this week you only need to record one.) Where is Kota? Enter to win $50 and tickets to Discovery Playhouse. See all Kota's photos on our facebook page...
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Kota - The Great Escape
(Submitted Photo ~ 09/15/13)
Week 13 Sept. 4, 2013 Having found no living dinosaurs in Bollinger County, Kota has decided to take flight and check out businesses in a neighboring county. Tasty carrots!!!(Hint we have three locations this week you only need to record one.) Where is Kota? Enter to win $50 and tickets to Discovery Playhouse. See all Kota's photos on our facebook page...
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Kota - The Great Escape
(Submitted Photo ~ 09/15/13)
Week 13 Sept. 4, 2013 Having found no living dinosaurs in Bollinger County, Kota has decided to take flight and check out businesses in a neighboring county. Are you a dinosaur too? Friends forever! (Hint we have three locations this week you only need to record one.)...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 09/15/13)
Today is Sunday, Sept. 15, the 258th day of 2013. There are 107 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Sept. 15, 1887, the city of Philadelphia launched a three-day celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Constitution of the United States...
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Zoellner - Steffens
(Wedding ~ 09/15/13)
Ashley Renea Zoellner and Tyler Raye Steffens were married April 13, 2013, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Altenburg, Mo. The Rev. Jake Allstaedt performed the ceremony. Organist was Ruth Roth. The bride is the daughter of Allen Zoellner of Friedheim and Cheryl Grimsley of Jackson. The groom is the son of Randall and Emily Steffens of Frohna, Mo...
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Stepp - Hinkle
(Wedding ~ 09/15/13)
Amber Ren'ee Stepp and Brandon Scott Hinkle were married Sept. 4, 2013, at Cape County Park South. The Rev. Mark Martin, associate pastor of St. Andrew Lutheran Church, performed the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Melissa Stepp of Cape Girardeau, and the late Stephen Sadler Jr. of Morley, Mo. The groom is the son of Scott and Brenda Hinkle of Cape Girardeau...
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Davis - Himmelberg
(Wedding ~ 09/15/13)
Molly Marie Davis and Mark Andrew Himmelberg were married Aug. 10, 2013, at First Presbyterian Church in Cape Girardeau. Karen Dumey performed the ceremony. Soloist was Hannah Johnson of Portland, Ore., cousin of the bride. Organist was Roger Craft of Cape Girardeau...
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Etzold - Blackwood
(Engagement ~ 09/15/13)
Kevin and Donna Etzold of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Diana Marie Etzold, to Jeffrey Dennis Blackwood, both of St. Louis. He is the son of the Rev. Michael and Diane Blackwood of Jonesboro, Ark. Diana is a 2006 graduate of Central High School. She received a degree in textile and apparel from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 2010. She is employed at Helen's Bridal and Alterations in Kirkwood, Mo...
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Limbaugh - Longman
(Engagement ~ 09/15/13)
Diana Limbaugh of Ste. Genevieve, Mo., announces the engagement of her daughter, Jennifer Lynn Limbaugh, to Anthony Gilbert Longman, both of St. Louis. He is the son of Mike and Betty Longman of Jackson. Jennifer is also the daughter of the late Clifford "Butch" Limbaugh...
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Strawn - Pinkston
(Engagement ~ 09/15/13)
Becky Strawn of Kelso, Mo., announces the engagement of her daughter, Terri Lynn Straw, to Corey Michael Pinkston, both of Fredericktown, Mo. He is the son of Mary Browne of Scott City and Benny Pinkston II of Troy, Mo. Terri is a 2000 graduate of Scott City High School, and a 2006 business college graduate. She is a branch manager with World Finance Corp. in Fredericktown...
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Glastetter - Cook
(Engagement ~ 09/15/13)
ORAN, Mo. -- Gary and Nena Glastetter of Oran announce the engagement of their daughter, Natalee Nichole Glastetter, to Codey Alan Cook, both of Oran. He is the son of Larry Cook of Fruitland and Carol Angel of Grassy, Mo. Natalee is a 2009 graduate of Oran High School. She received an associate's degree in nursing from SoutheastHEALTH College of Nursing and Health Sciences in 2011. She is a registered nurse at Saint Francis Medical Center...
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Beck - Martin
(Engagement ~ 09/15/13)
Jerry and Jeanette Beck of Chaffee, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Christa Marie Beck, to John Nicholas Martin, both of St. Louis. He is the son of Kris and Emilie Martin of Cape Girardeau. Christa is a graduate of Chaffee High School. She received a bachelor of science in business finance from Southeast Missouri State University. She is director of campus selection at Northwestern Mutual in St. Louis...
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Helderman - Kibble
(Engagement ~ 09/15/13)
James and Carolyn Helderman of Whitewater announce the engagement of their daughter, April Fay Helderman, to Matthew Paul Kibble of Jackson. He is the son of Paul and Laura Kibble of Dixon, Ill. April received a master of science in nursing from Southeast Missouri State University. She is a family nurse practitioner at Southeast Convenient Care in Jackson...
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The misunderstood dog-day cicada
(Column ~ 09/15/13)
This insect is often mistakenly called a locust. A locust is a kind of migratory grasshopper that appears in some parts of the world in great numbers and eats farm crops. Cicadas are a different kind of insect entirely. They are not known to eat plants in their adult stage of life. In the larvae stage the cicada stays underground where it feeds upon tender roots...
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FYI 9-15-13
(Community ~ 09/15/13)
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3838 in Cape Girardeau announced its annual Patriot's Pen Essay Competition. Middle-school students in grades six through eight are invited to write a 300- to 400-word essay on the theme "What Patriotism Means To Me." Students will begin by competing at the post level, and post winners will advance to the district level. ...
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Junior Achievement receives grant
(Community ~ 09/15/13)
Junior Achievement of Southeast Missouri received a grant in the amount of $2,495 from Ronald McDonald House Charities to support its classroom programs. The classroom curriculum teaches economic and personal finance concepts and skills to students from kindergarten through 12th grade. ...
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New scholarship established at Southeast
(Community ~ 09/15/13)
The Kidd Family Scholarship Fund has been established at Southeast Missouri State University. Endowed in May by Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Kidd of Cape Girardeau, the recipient of this renewable scholarship will be a student enrolled at Southeast with a major in the College of Science, Technology and Agriculture. ...
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Flexible and healthy soup packs hearty flavor
(Community ~ 09/15/13)
Editor's note: Sara Moulton was executive chef at Gourmet magazine for nearly 25 years, and spent a decade hosting several Food Network shows. She currently stars in public television's "Sara's Weeknight Meals" and has written three cookbooks, including "Sara Moulton's Everyday Family Dinners."...
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Perfect recipes for the peanut butter, chocolate enthusiast
(Column ~ 09/15/13)
Our son is just crazy about peanut butter and it is even better when paired with chocolate. As I was looking for another recipe recently, I came across a couple of recipes that I think Ross will just love. I also found a couple of other desserts that I want to try, so I decided to include those here today. In the pumpkin crescent recipe I think I will experiment with the pumpkin pie spice to make sure it is not too much. A little goes a long way with me, so adjust to your taste as well...
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Worship is like golf, not drivers' education
(Community ~ 09/15/13)
Several years ago, a few members of the Cape Girardeau Public Library board of trustees accompanied the director, Betty Martin, to Jefferson City, Mo. We went for Library Day, a chance to meet with our lobbyist in the state capital and with three of our local legislators -- none of whom is serving today. ...
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Peace, peace, wonderful peace
(Community ~ 09/15/13)
Peace. This is a word that makes me better able to breathe, to rest and feel secure. It is the absence of chaos, the absence of violence, the absence of judgment and separation. It is a quiet surrender to something larger than ourselves, a recognition of our humanity, our shared state of brokenness and trust in the power of love that has us in our brokenness, that makes beauty from it...
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School menus for Sept. 16-20
(Menus ~ 09/15/13)
MONDAY--Chicken chunks & breadstick, broccoli & cheese or cherry tomatoes or baby carrots, pears. TUESDAY--Pepperoni crispito with sauce, corn or cherry tomatoes or baby carrots, applesauce. WEDNESDAY--Penne pasta bake, candied carrots or cherry tomatoes or baby carrots, mixed fruit cup...
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Adopt Minnie
(Community ~ 09/15/13)
Minnie has a pretty calico fur coat that is very soft. She loves to chat with you because she's quite the talker. Minnie would snuggle right up with you in no time. For more information, call Safe Harbor at 243-9823. ...
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Adopt Jasmine
(Community ~ 09/15/13)
Jasmine is 5 months old. She is available for adoption at the Humane Society. For more information, call 334-5837. ...
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Pet of the week
(Community ~ 09/15/13)
Pet Name: Jessie Owner: Lorri Kirker's brother Favorite activity: Looking gorgeous. ...
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Club news 9-15
(Community News ~ 09/15/13)
Cape Girardeau County FCE The Cape Girardeau County FCE Clubs held their quarterly meeting Sept. 5 at the University of Missouri Extension Center in Jackson. Jo Ann Hahs presided. There were 13 members and a guest, Mary Gosche from the extension center...
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Cole - Palisch
(Engagement ~ 09/15/13)
Mr. and Mrs. William H. Cole of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Katherine Anne Cole, to Matthew Ernst Palisch. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Palisch of Jackson. Katie is a 2002 graduate of Central High School. She received a bachelor of arts degree in psychology from McKendree University in Lebanon, Ill., in 2006, and attended the master's program in counseling at Colorado Christian University in Colorado Springs. ...
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Jumping mules star at East Perry Fair
(Community ~ 09/15/13)
ALTENBURG, Mo. -- Just as most rodeo events had a practical origin, the East Perry Community Fair's jumping mules competition began in a logical way. "It started from night-hunting of raccoons so the hunters, riding mules, could jump fences," explained fair publicity chairman Fred Eggers, who said about 30 mules will compete at 4:30 p.m. Saturday in the fairgrounds arena in Altenburg...
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Free spirit: Campus ministry aids students' relationships with Christ
(Community ~ 09/15/13)
The college years are a time for learning and growing as a person. For the Ignite ministry and its pastor, the Rev. Jeffrey Waters, this is an opportunity to share the love of Jesus. Waters, the college and campus pastor at La Croix Church in Cape Girardeau, shares thoughts about its outreach in today's Ministry Focus...
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Six Flags reopens Texas Giant ride after July death
(National News ~ 09/15/13)
ARLINGTON, Texas -- Six Flags reopened the Texas Giant roller coaster Saturday for the first time since a rider died at the North Texas amusement park, with new precautions and warnings for people lining up more than an hour to board. The ride opened with redesigned restraint bars and new seat belts, as well as a trial seat that riders could sit in before entering the line. ...
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Bus overturns in Ohio; at least 35 people injured
(National News ~ 09/15/13)
CINCINNATI -- A Greyhound bus drove off an interstate highway in southwest Ohio early Saturday, struck a tree and a fence and flipped on its side before sliding to a stop in a cornfield, injuring at least 35 people. None of the injuries was considered life-threatening, though several people were trapped and had to be extricated by firefighters and paramedics, the State Highway Patrol said in a statement...
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DeLoreans get ‘Back to the Future' makeovers
(National News ~ 09/15/13)
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. -- It may not time travel, but the DeLorean sports car is finding its way into the future even without a flux capacitor. People are spending thousands of dollars to have DeLoreans outfitted to resemble the one that starred in the 1985 movie "Back to the Future."...
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Hot spots could slow search for cause of N.J. fire
(National News ~ 09/15/13)
SEASIDE PARK, N.J. -- Continuing hot spots could hamper investigators trying to figure out the cause of a fire that charred four blocks of bars, pizza shops and T-shirt stands -- perhaps 50 businesses in all -- on a Jersey shore boardwalk that still was trying to recover from Superstorm Sandy...
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Rescuers issue warning to Colorado flooding evacuees
(National News ~ 09/15/13)
LYONS, Colo. -- As rescuers broke through to flood-ravaged Colorado towns, they issued a warning Saturday to anyone thinking of staying behind: Leave now or be prepared to endure weeks without electricity, running water and basic supplies. National Guard helicopters and truck convoys carried the admonition into paralyzed canyon communities where thousands of stranded residents were eager to escape the Rocky Mountain foothills. ...
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George Zimmerman still in spotlight after acquittal
(National News ~ 09/15/13)
LAKE MARY, Fla. -- Whether they think that he got away with murdering 17-year-old Trayvon Martin or that he was just a brave neighborhood watch volunteer "standing his ground," many Americans can't seem to get enough of George Zimmerman. And he can't seem to stop giving it to them...
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AT&T to vacate downtown St. Louis building
(National News ~ 09/15/13)
ST. LOUIS -- One of the largest office buildings in downtown St. Louis will be mostly vacant by 2015 after AT&T announced plans to move employees out of the building and relocate them around the St. Louis area. AT&T announced Thursday it will move about 2,000 workers out of the 44-story building to other buildings downtown and to west St. Louis County. The company says it no longer needs the space as more employees work from home...
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Top Egypt security officials to testify at Mubarak trial
(International News ~ 09/15/13)
CAIRO -- An Egyptian judge Saturday named top security officials to testify in the retrial of former President Hosni Mubarak on charges related to the killings of around 900 protesters during the 2011 uprising that led to his ouster. The 85-year-old longtime autocrat's previous conviction for failing to stop the killings was overturned on appeals earlier this year, leaving still open questions about who ordered the use of deadly force against protesters and who carried out those orders...
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Filipino troops attack to end rebel standoff
(International News ~ 09/15/13)
ZAMBOANGA, Philippines -- Philippine troops have started to battle their way into coastal villages in the south where Muslim rebels have held scores of residents hostage in a six-day standoff, sparking fierce clashes that have killed 56 people and displaced more than 60,000, officials said Saturday...
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GOP fears divide, loss of races because of tea party
(National News ~ 09/15/13)
FLETCHER, N.C. -- Tea party activists, once unquestioned as a benefit to the Republican Party for supplying it with votes and energy, now are criticizing GOP leaders at seemingly every turn. They're demanding that Congress use upcoming budget votes to deny money for putting in place President Barack Obama's 2010 health care law, despite warnings the strategy could lead to a government shutdown...
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President to use Lehman anniversary to cite progress
(National News ~ 09/15/13)
WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama is marking the fifth anniversary of the Lehman Brothers collapse by trying to lay claim to an economic turnaround and warning Republicans against moves that he contends would risk a backslide. His message to the GOP: don't oppose raising the nation's debt limit, don't threaten to close down the government in a budget fight, and don't push to delay the health care law or starve it of federal money...
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Cape Girardeau police report 9/15/13
(Police/Fire Report ~ 09/15/13)
The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests Summonses Assaults Burglary Thefts Property damage Miscellaneous CAPE GIRARDEAU COUNTY The Cape Girardeau Sheriff's Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt....
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Peggy Childers
(Obituary ~ 09/15/13)
Peggy Lea Childers, 63, of Jackson died Friday, Sept. 13, 2013, at her home. She was born June 8, 1950, in Cape Girardeau to Amos Leonard and Elodie Grace McLane Reid. She married John W. Childers on Feb. 5, 1977. Peggy was a 1968 graduate of Cape Girardeau Central High School and graduated from Southeast Missouri State University in 1972 with a bachelor of science degree in general studies. ...
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Cape Girardeau fire report 9/15/13
(Police/Fire Report ~ 09/15/13)
Firefighters responded to the following calls Thursday: Firefighters responded to the following calls Friday:...
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Justin Schmidt
(Obituary ~ 09/15/13)
Justin Louis Schmidt, 24, of Scott City passed away Friday, Sept. 13, 2013, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident on Interstate 55. He was born Nov. 16, 1988, in Blytheville, Ark., son of Gus L. and Darlene Tumlinson Schmidt. In addition to his parents, he is survived by three brothers, Derek Cannon, Gus L. ...
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Births 9/15/13
(Births ~ 09/15/13)
Daughter to Alonzo Jones Jr. and Kylena Jeanette Fleming of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Hospital, 7:28 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2013. Name, Khamille Angely. Weight, 6 pounds, 4 ounces. Second child, first daughter. Jones is the son of Starlett Brown of New Madrid, Mo., and Alonzo Jones Sr. of Aurora, Ill...
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Carolyn Sarff
(Obituary ~ 09/15/13)
Carolyn Sarff, 73, of Jackson died Friday, Sept. 13, 2013, at Chateau Girardeau. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson. The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Grant Gillard officiating...
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Larry Gray
(Obituary ~ 09/15/13)
Larry Francis Gray, 77, of Alton, Ill., formerly of Cape Girardeau, died Friday, Sept. 13, 2013, at Alton Memorial Hospital. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Crain Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau.
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Michael Stoffel
(Obituary ~ 09/15/13)
Michael David Stoffel, 59, of Cape Girardeau died Saturday, Sept. 14, 2013, at the Ratliff Care Center in Cape Girardeau. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Chapel, with Eagles Aerie No. 3775 services at 6:30 p.m...
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Lorene Heaton
(Obituary ~ 09/15/13)
Georgia "Lorene" Heaton, 87, of Cape Girardeau died Friday, Sept. 13, 2013, at her home. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
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Judy McCullough
(Obituary ~ 09/15/13)
Judy Filer McCullough, 57, of Centennial, Colo., formerly of Jackson, died Friday, Sept. 13, 2013, in Colorado. Arrangements are incomplete at McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson.
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Out of the past 9/15/13
(Out of the Past ~ 09/15/13)
Some members of the Southeast Missouri State University faculty are asking that the university and the University Foundation not pay any costs associated with yesterday's visit here of President Ronald Reagan, maintaining it amounted to a political "campaign rally."...
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Jackson police report 9/15/13
(Police/Fire Report ~ 09/15/13)
The Jackson Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests Summonses Miscellaneous...
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Jackson fire report 9/15/13
(Police/Fire Report ~ 09/15/13)
Firefighters responded to the following calls Thursday: Firefighters responded to the following calls Friday:...
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Charles Francis
(Obituary ~ 09/15/13)
FREDERICKTOWN, Mo. -- Charles L. Francis, 71, of Fredericktown passed away Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. He was born Jan. 12, 1942, at Slabtown, Mo., son of David and Esther Parsons Francis Sr. He and Evelyn Underwood were married Feb. 27, 1960, at Coppermines Free Will Baptist Church in Fredericktown...
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NPR offering buyouts in hopes of cutting staff
(Entertainment ~ 09/15/13)
WASHINGTON -- NPR said Friday it was offering across-the-board buyouts in hopes of cutting its staff by 10 percent and eliminating its deficit. The buyouts, which are to be offered across the entire public radio organization, were approved by NPR's board of directors to help with a projected operating deficit of $6.1 million...
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Schools can sign up for regional spelling bee
(Local News ~ 09/15/13)
Registration is open for schools wanting to participate in the fifth annual Southeast Missouri Regional Spelling Bee on March 8, 2014, at Three Rivers College in Poplar Bluff, Mo. According to a news release issued by Three Rivers College, participating schools must complete their registration by Oct. ...
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'al-Qaida and Islam: What's the Real Connection?' topic of lecture
(Local News ~ 09/15/13)
Mary Habeck, associate professor in the Strategic Studies Program at Johns Hopkins University, will deliver this year's Crader Lecture at 7 p.m. Sept. 26 in Rose Theatre in Grauel Building at Southeast Missouri State University. The topic will be "al-Qaida and Islam: What's the Real Connection?" The lecture will discuss the struggle of Americans to understand the connection between Islam and the Sept. ...
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Jackson residents hurt when vehicle hits tree
(Local News ~ 09/15/13)
Two Jackson residents were taken by ambulance to St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau early Friday after the vehicle they were traveling in struck a tree. Danny Brown, 43, and Melonie Powers, 49, sustained serious injuries after the driver of the 2004 Oldsmobile Alero they were in failed to negotiate a curve and struck a tree, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. ...
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Rep. Smith opening office in Poplar Bluff
(Local News ~ 09/15/13)
Daily American Republic ~ POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. -- Beginning Monday, area residents may visit the first congressional office to be in Poplar Bluff, Mo. U.S. Rep. Jason Smith will open a district office in Suite C at 2911 N. Westwood Blvd. in Poplar Bluff at 10 a.m. Monday. The office opening will last one hour...
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Fire destroys tractor near Bragg City
(Local News ~ 09/15/13)
Daily Dunklin Democrat ~ BRAGG CITY, Mo. -- A tractor went up in flames Thursday near a highway, but no one was injured. According to Capt. Paul Spain of the Kennett, Mo., Fire Department, an emergency call at 11:54 a.m. Thursday reported an industrial fire in a field near Bragg City on Route A...
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‘Gone Girl' welcome
(Editorial ~ 09/15/13)
By all accounts, the people involved with the filming of the motion picture "Gone Girl" have been highly professional, nice and courteous -- maybe not what some in the Midwest might expect from Hollywood. Cape Girardeau is abuzz with expectations about the movie. ...
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Speak out 9/15/2013
(Speak Out ~ 09/15/13)
I love living in Cape Girardeau. So many nice people. I hope everyone has a great day today. May your heart be full of generosity, appreciation and joy. By loving others, we live Christ's example. So 1,400 people were killed by nerve gas in Syria. I'm wondering how many unborn babies were slaughtered in that amount of time here in America in the name of abortion...
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Prayer 9-15
(Prayer ~ 09/15/13)
O Lord Jesus, we lift hands of praise, singing songs of worship to you. Amen.
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Mariners end skid, Cardinals lose 4-1
(Professional Sports ~ 09/15/13)
ST. LOUIS -- The St. Louis Cardinals' offense is back in one of those rough patches. They need to be out of this rut soon. "There's nothing wrong with us getting a couple of hits early," manager Mike Matheny said after the Seattle Mariners snapped a five-game losing streak with a 4-1 victory Saturday night. "There's nothing wrong with getting a couple of runs."...
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Cardinals rally in late innings and win on passed ball in 10th
(Professional Sports ~ 09/15/13)
ST. LOUIS -- The same offense that went hitless until the sixth inning twice earlier on their homestand showed up again for the St. Louis Cardinals. Four hits in 10 innings were just enough to beat the Seattle Mariners, who helped beat themselves...
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Steven Jackson faces old team in Week 2
(Professional Sports ~ 09/15/13)
ATLANTA -- Steven Jackson always wondered how the other half lived. Spending his first nine seasons with the St. Louis Rams, he put up some impressive numbers individually but made only one trip to the playoffs -- as a rookie. He never played on a winning team, which really started to wear on him in the end...
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Southeast runners sweep SIUE Cross County Challenge
(College Sports ~ 09/15/13)
Southeast Missouri State swept Friday's SIU Edwardsville Cross Country Challenge as Craig Munie and Rebekah Lawson captured individual titles. Eight teams competed in each division, with Southeast, host SIUE and Western Illinois representing the Division I entrants...
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Blues, Pietrangelo agree on 7-year, $45.5M contract
(Professional Sports ~ 09/15/13)
ST. LOUIS -- The St. Louis Blues and defenseman Alex Pietrangelo agreed on a seven-year, $45.5 million contract with a no-trade clause over the final three years, ending a brief holdout. The deal was announced Friday, one day after the first practice of training camp. ...
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Talent-deep Central takes care of Poplar Bluff
(High School Sports ~ 09/15/13)
Central entered its home opener against Poplar without top running back Mikey Jones and facing one of the best runners in Southeast Missouri in the Mules' Bi Nguyen. Central senior quarterback Dennis Vinson, a handful of young talented skill players and a sturdy Tigers defense more than compensated for any apparent inequity heading into the night...
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Scott City defeats East Prairie in OT
(High School Sports ~ 09/15/13)
SCOTT CITY -- The excitement that has surrounded the East Prairie Eagles football team has been centered on their new, younger players. That inexperience reared it's ugly head Friday night in Scott City. Costly penalties and late turnovers led to 20 unanswered second-half points from the Rams and an eventual 33-27 win in overtime for Scott City...
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Jackson football team rebounds by routing Knights
(High School Sports ~ 09/15/13)
The Jackson football team had no trouble bouncing back from its first loss. Jackson opened SEMO Northern Conference play Friday night by routing host Farmington 38-7 in its road opener. The Indians, coming off last week's 52-27 defeat at the hands of state-ranked Vianney, improved to 2-1. The Knights fell to 1-2...
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Chaffee still perfect after picking up rare win at Hayti
(High School Sports ~ 09/15/13)
The Chaffee football team ended well over a decade's worth of frustration against Hayti in resounding fashion as the Red Devils remained undefeated. And in the process Chaffee is 3-0 for the first time since 1969. Visiting Chaffee posted its third straight lopsided win to open the season with a 47-20 romp in its SEMO Southern Conference opener...
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High school football standings
(High School Sports ~ 09/15/13)
SEMO Northern Division SEMO Southern Division SEMO Central Division I-55 Conference MAFC White Division MAFC Red Division Friday's games Central 34, Poplar Bluff 13 Jackson 38, Farmington 7 Sikeston 34, Dexter 0 Chaffee 47, Hayti 20 Scott City 33, East Prairie 27, OT...
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Jackson softball wins close one over Naylor, 12-10
(High School Sports ~ 09/15/13)
The Jackson softball team received offensive and defensive heroics from sophomore Erica Gray to squeeze out a wild 12-10 win over visiting Naylor Friday afternoon. Jackson (5-6) scored four runs in the bottom of the sixth inning to wipe out a 10-8 deficit and prevail in the contest that featured 17 hits and 12 errors...
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