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Four by Four 4/13/14
(Community ~ 04/13/14)
1. If you found a magic lamp, what would be your three wishes? 2. If you had one action or decision to do over, what would it be? 3. What part of the United States might you like to live in for a while and why? 4. How would you rate your manners and the manners of others?...
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Both sides point fingers in new Syria gas attack
(International News ~ 04/13/14)
BEIRUT -- Both sides in Syria's bloody civil war said Saturday that a rural village fell victim to a poison gas attack, an assault that reportedly injured scores of people amid an ongoing international effort to rid the country of chemical weapons...
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Teen Challenge gala serves to inspire
(Local News ~ 04/13/14)
The Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau welcomed the annual fundraising banquet of the faith-based program Teen Challenge International of Mid America on Saturday in Cape Girardeau. The doors of the Show Me Center opened at 5 p.m., and people filled the venue with laughter and smiles. Over 950 people were counted by the organization...
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Offense dominates at Southeast Missouri State football scrimmage
(College Sports ~ 04/13/14)
Spencer Davis caught three touchdowns to highlight day
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Family marks 35 years since teen disappeared
(Local News ~ 04/13/14)
Diane Scherer-Morris smiles as she remembers growing up on her parents' farm in old Illmo with her sister, Cheryl, and brother, Anthony.
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Perry Ave across from Capaha Park, noon 4/13
(Submitted Photo ~ 04/13/14)
Tree fell on car on Perry Ave. across from Capaha Park, noon 4/13
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Southeast baseball team's win features ejections, extra innings
(College Sports ~ 04/13/14)
The Redhawks baseball team defeated Austin Peay 10-9 to improve to 14-3 in OVC play It probably wasn't the way the Southeast Missouri State baseball team wanted to win. But after nearly five hours, 12 innings, two ejections and a blown lead late in the game, the Redhawks picked up a 10-9 victory against Austin Peay on Saturday in Clarksville, Tenn...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 04/13/14)
Today is Palm Sunday, April 13, the 103rd day of 2014. There are 262 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On April 13, 1964, Sidney Poitier became the first black performer in a leading role to win an Academy Award for his performance in "Lilies of the Field." (Patricia Neal was named best actress for "Hud"; best picture went to "Tom Jones.")...
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Hutteger - Steele
(Wedding ~ 04/13/14)
Emily Kate Hutteger and Brian Christopher Steele were married Aug. 24, 2013, at St. Mary Cathedral in Cape Girardeau. The Rev. Thomas Kiefer performed the ceremony. Organist was Dottie Meyr of Cape Girardeau, and vocalist was Kristen Swanson of Lees Summit, Mo...
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Burnett - Veneziano
(Engagement ~ 04/13/14)
Carla Burnett and Larry Kitchen of Cape Girardeau and Jay and Terri Burnett of Battlefield, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Brittany Nicole Burnett, to Paul Veneziano, both of Nevada, Mo. He is the son of Carol Veneziano of Cape Girardeau and Louis and Anna Veneziano of Ames, Iowa...
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Delta Junior & Senior High
(Honor Roll ~ 04/13/14)
A Honor Roll 7th grade: Karlee Beggs, Jaden Kight, Ryland McGuire, Hannah Vandeven. 8th grade: Robbie Adams, Cassandra Eichhorn, Adam Hodge, Ray Jeffries, Joseph Landewee. 9th grade: Lydia Borneman, Charlie Ledbetter, Will Lincoln, Logan McCoy, McKenna McRoberts, Triston Perry, Tucker Robinson, Cooper Simpson, Madison Sitzes, Krista Valentine, Carrie Waddle...
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Immaculate Conception School
(Honor Roll ~ 04/13/14)
A Honor Roll 4th grade: Josh Appleman, Narine Berberian, Sarah Brennan, Maura Buchheit, Robbie Criddle,Wil Essner, Reagan Froemsdorf, Caleb Garner, Ben Higgins, Leah Jansen, Cameron Marchi, Ella Overstreet, Lexi Rubel, Sydney Seabaugh, Drew Vandeven...
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Best yellow legs
(Column ~ 04/13/14)
Named for its long yellow legs, this native American bird is striking with its speckled white-on-dark back, white underparts and its skinny bright yellow legs. Its name is greater yellowlegs. A greater yellowlegs sports a slender black beak that has a slight upturn at the end and is longer than its head. A close relative, lesser yellowlegs, has a shorter beak and a stockier build and is noticeably smaller. An adult greater yellowlegs stands about 14 inches tall and is also about 14 inches long...
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FYI 4/13/14
(Community ~ 04/13/14)
Cathedral of St. Mary of the Annunciation will have services in the church beginning today. Services had been in the school gym while the church was being refurbished. The Holy Week schedule is as follows: 7, 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. today; Chrism Mass at 7 p.m. Monday; Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord's Supper at 7 p.m. Thursday; Good Friday at 1 and 7 p.m.; Easter Vigil at 7 p.m. Saturday; and Easter Masses at 7, 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday...
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Eggs, an Easter tradition
(Column ~ 04/13/14)
That's why the best mass market chocolate-covered marshmallow egg available is the one made by Missouri's own Russell Stover company, headquartered in Kansas City. If you were asked to identify the biggest candy holiday in America you might very well select Valentine's Day, when heart-shaped boxes of chocolates crowd out nearly every other confection on store shelves. But you'd be wrong...
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The custom of Easter resurrection cookies, rolls
(Column ~ 04/13/14)
Every year I am asked about the traditional Easter cookie or resurrection cookie recipe I share with you close to Easter. This year is no exception as I have already been asked several times if I was going to put it in the recipe column again. Absolutely I planned to, in hopes that it will make some great memories to families who choose to prepare them...
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Pet of the week
(Community ~ 04/13/14)
Pet Name: Sly Owner: Doug Davis Favorite activity: Sly is our-16-year-old cat. Loves lazy Sundays! ...
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Adopt Daisy May
(Community ~ 04/13/14)
Daisy Mae is a young tortoiseshell kitty. She is very friendly and loves lots of attention. For more information, call Safe Harbor at 243-9823. ...
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Adopt Gabe
(Community ~ 04/13/14)
Gabe is a 1-year-old neutered border collie mix. He is available for adoption at The Humane Society. For more information, call 334-5837. ...
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Before Easter, feeling the pain of Good Friday
(Community ~ 04/13/14)
Today begins Holy Week, a week that shifts from year to year because the date of Easter -- since the time of the 4th century Roman Emperor Constantine, a Christian convert -- floats depending on the arrival of a full moon. The explanation is a little more complicated than the foregoing but it's close enough to accurate that we'll leave it there. Easter is quite late in 2014, almost as late as it ever can be. I'm grateful for the extra time. A lot has happened...
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'Progress' in a global society
(Community ~ 04/13/14)
Recently I watched the documentary "Manufactured Landscapes," which covers photographer Edward Burtynsky's work and the price our consumption of manufactured goods costs our earth and humanity. Largely focusing on globalization's impact on China as the country industrializes, the film opened my eyes to how my consumer decisions affect people on the opposite side of the world. ...
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Ministry is a lifestyle
(Community ~ 04/13/14)
Becoming campus ministers involved sacrifices for both Andrew and Sarah Abbott — he, a future in politics, and she, her passion for teaching first graders.
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New scholarships at Southeast Missouri State University
(Community ~ 04/13/14)
Several endowed scholarships have been established through the Southeast Missouri University Foundation as part of a matching gift program, the Honoring Tradition -- Inspiring Success Comprehensive Campaign, according to news releases from the university...
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School menus April 14-18
(Menus ~ 04/13/14)
MONDAY--Chicken nuggets, sweet potato gems or tomatoes or carrots, breadstick, pears. TUESDAY--Super nachos, corn or tomatoes or carrots, peach cup. WEDNESDAY--Barbecued chicken pieces, broccoli with cheese or tomatoes or carrots, roll, mixed fruit cup...
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Club news 4-13-14
(Community News ~ 04/13/14)
The New McKendree United Methodist Women met April 1 in the fellowship hall with 28 members present. The meeting was called to order by Doris Dace, vice president. The minutes of the last meeting were read by Pam Buck, secretary, and approved as read. Marilyn Fronabarger, treasurer, gave that report...
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Vanlandingham - Youngerman
(Engagement ~ 04/13/14)
Rich and Kim Jones and Mark Vanlandingham of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Amy Rose Vanlandingham, to Brandon Leroy Youngerman. He is the son of Danny and Laura Youngerman of Jackson. Amy is a 2011 graduate of Jackson High School. She is pursuing a business and computer specialist degree at Metro Business College in Cape Girardeau...
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Sweet pairings for grown-up Easter treats
(Community ~ 04/13/14)
Easter candy is dandy. But Easter candy paired with booze? Now that's something to put a spring in your step. So we asked wine and spirits connoisseurs to come up with something the adults can sip on while the youngsters hunt for sugary splendors in the grass...
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Do your part to help clean the city
(Editorial ~ 04/13/14)
Spring's warmth has finally arrived, bringing a welcome break from winter's harshness. With it comes walks and baseball games, window shopping and a long list of excuses to consume the fresh air. We'd like to offer a friendly reminder that the 70s also clamor for cleaning...
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Speak Out 4/13/14
(Speak Out ~ 04/13/14)
Thank you to the Jackson power company, Jackson Police Department and Jackson Fire Department, who weathered the bad storm on the evening of April 3 and assisted and repaired our electricity on August Street. We appreciate all of you and thank you for you for risking your lives for others...
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Guest column: Time to protect the right to farm in Missouri's constitution
(Column ~ 04/13/14)
Thomas Jefferson had it right two centuries ago when he wrote to his fellow founder, John Jay, that "cultivators of the earth are the most valuable citizens." Farmers, Jefferson explained, are "the most vigorous, the most independent, the most virtuous" Americans. They are "tied to their country and wedded to its liberties and interests by the most lasting bonds."...
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Curly hair, I do care: Five disadvantages of curly hair
(Community ~ 04/13/14)
Last week Amity Shedd went on and on about the benefits of having curly hair. This week, I am going to give you five reasons why I absolutely hate having curly hair. Yes, the advantages Amity spoke of are legit: Every-other-day shampoos rather than daily and big hair (I love big hair). Those are the only two advantages I can think of...
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Benny Hinton
(Obituary ~ 04/13/14)
Benny Ray Hinton, 75, of Jackson died Thursday, April 10, 2014, at Chateau Girardeau Health Center in Cape Girardeau. He was born Aug. 13, 1938, in Cape Girardeau to the late George Dewey and Eileen V. Spain Hinton. Benny and Nelda Ruth Morton were married Feb. 10, 1973, in Millersville, Mo...
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Buddy Guthrie
(Obituary ~ 04/13/14)
MARBLE HILL, Mo. -- Buddy Earl Guthrie, 84, of Marble Hill passed away Friday, April 11, 2014, at his home. He was born Nov. 27, 1929, in Lutesville, Mo., son of Henry and Rilda Banks Guthrie. He and Goldie Estes were united in marriage March 4, 1950...
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Chester McCain
(Obituary ~ 04/13/14)
Chester A. "Chet" McCain, 80, of Jackson passed away Thursday, April 10, 2014, while on a fishing trip at Kentucky Lake with friends and his nephew, Darin McCain. He was born Nov. 13, 1933, in Cape Girardeau, son of William "Bill" and Viola Cotner McCain. He and Darlene Martinson were married Dec. 31, 1955. She survives...
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Virginia Walinow
(Obituary ~ 04/13/14)
Virginia Lee "Jenny" Walinow, 83, passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2014, at Country Place Senior Living in Basehor, Kan. Jenny was born Jan. 27, 1931 in Anniston, Mo., daughter of the late Virginia Ethel Melton and Benjamin Emory Merrick. After graduating from Anniston High School, she enlisted in the U.S. ...
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Dean Drerup
(Obituary ~ 04/13/14)
Dean Mark Drerup, 54, of Jackson passed away peacefully surrounded by family Saturday, April 12, 2014. Dean was born March 25, 1960, in Hayti, Mo., and raised in Portageville, Mo., by Richard and Betty Drerup. Dean graduated from Portageville High School in 1978 and Southeast Missouri State University in 1994 with a degree in business administration. He was a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity. He was employed by Sheffers Office Supply for many years before his illness...
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Births 4/13/14
(Births ~ 04/13/14)
Daughter to Steven Anthony Martinez and Tiffany Renae Hensley of Benton, Mo., Saint Francis Medical Center, 9:20 a.m. Monday, March 17, 2014. Name, Sophia Brooke. Weight, 4 pounds, 11 ounces. Second child, first daughter. Ms. Hensley is the daughter of Gloria Hensley of Sikeston, Mo., and Kevin Hensley of Benton. Martinez is the son of Gabriel Lara of Matthews, Mo., and Catina Rosales of Miner, Mo. He is employed by Kirk's Trailer Manufacturing...
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Cape Girardeau police report 4/13/14
(Police/Fire Report ~ 04/13/14)
The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests Thefts The Southeast Missouri State University Department of Public Safety released the following item. Summons CAPE GIRARDEAU COUNTY The Cape Girardeau County Sheriff's Department reported the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt....
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Cape Girardeau fire report 4/13/14
(Police/Fire Report ~ 04/13/14)
Firefighters responded to the following calls Wednesday: Firefighters responded to the following calls Thursday:...
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Jackson fire report 4/13/14
(Police/Fire Report ~ 04/13/14)
Firefighters responded to the following calls Thursday: Firefighters responded to the following calls Friday:...
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Esmond Steele
(Obituary ~ 04/13/14)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Esmond Joseph "Essie" Steele, 80, of Perryville died Thursday, April 10, 2014, at his home.
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Dianne Sebaugh
(Obituary ~ 04/13/14)
CHAFFEE, Mo. -- Dianne G. Sebaugh, 64, of Chaffee, formerly of Jackson, passed away Thursday, April 10, 2014, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau.
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Rev. James Johns
(Obituary ~ 04/13/14)
ADVANCE, Mo. -- Rev. James Johns, 77, of Advance passed away Thursday, April 10, 2014, at his home.
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Feds release all confiscated cows
(National News ~ 04/13/14)
Federal land managers confirmed they released all 400 or so head of cattle rounded up on public land in southern Nevada from a rancher who has refused to recognize their authority. The Bureau of Land Management took the action Saturday afternoon after hundreds of states' rights protesters, including militia and tea party members, showed up at corrals outside Mesquite to demand the animals' return to rancher Cliven Bundy...
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Casino lawsuit alleges gambler cheated while winning $9.6 million
(National News ~ 04/13/14)
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. -- An Atlantic City casino is suing a big-time gambler, claiming he won $9.6 million in a card-cheating scheme in baccarat. The Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday against Phillip Ivey Jr., considered one of the world's best poker players...
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Ohio geologists link quakes to fracking
(National News ~ 04/13/14)
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Geologists in Ohio have for the first time linked earthquakes in a geologic formation deep under the Appalachians to hydraulic fracturing, leading the state to issue new permit conditions Friday in certain areas that are among the nation's strictest...
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Abortion in cases of rape dividing pro-life movement
(National News ~ 04/13/14)
NEW YORK -- Poll after poll over many years has shown that Americans overwhelmingly support legal access to abortion for women impregnated by rape. Yet the issue remains divisive, as demonstrated by two rifts -- one involving U.S. aid policy overseas, the other highlighting strategy differences within the U.S. anti-abortion movement...
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Witnesses say truck was on fire before fatal crash
(National News ~ 04/13/14)
ORLAND, Calif. -- A new twist was added to the investigation of a crash involving a tour bus and FedEx tractor-trailer that killed 10 people when a couple said the big rig already was on fire when it careened across a median and sideswiped their car before slamming into the bus...
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No new signals heard in jet search
(International News ~ 04/13/14)
PERTH, Australia -- A day after expressing optimism about the hunt for the missing Malaysian jet, Australia's leader warned Saturday the massive search would likely continue "for a long time." "No one should underestimate the difficulties of the task still ahead of us," Prime Minister Tony Abbott said in Beijing, on the last day of his China trip...
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Pope asks forgiveness for sex abuses
(International News ~ 04/13/14)
VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis said Friday he took personal responsibility for the "evil" of priests who raped and molested children, asking forgiveness from victims and saying the church must be even bolder in its efforts to protect the young. It was the first time a pope has taken personal responsibility for the sex crimes of his priests and begged forgiveness...
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Uniformed men occupy Ukraine police building
(International News ~ 04/13/14)
DONETSK, Ukraine -- Men in the uniforms of Ukraine's now-defunct riot police on Saturday occupied police headquarters in Donetsk, the eastern city that is one of the flashpoints of a wave of pro-Russia protests, hours after armed men seized local police headquarters and a local branch of the Security Service in a nearby city...
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Two mine workers killed in accident
(State News ~ 04/13/14)
STE. GENEVIEVE, Mo. -- Two workers who fell to their deaths in a Southeast Missouri mine have been identified by their employer. Mississippi Lime Co. president Bill Ayers issued a statement saying 53-year-old John Hahl of Farmington, Mo., and 29-year-old Chris Rawson of Hillsboro, Mo., died in the accident about 8:30 a.m. Friday...
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Man found shot dead in burning home
(Local News ~ 04/13/14)
PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. -- Roy Jerrolds, 60, was found dead inside a fire-engulfed residence late Thursday on T Highway in Pemiscot County with a gunshot wound to the head, Pemiscot County coroner Jim Brimhall said. Just after 9 p.m. Thursday, firefighters were called to the Pemiscot County residence on T Highway near Portageville to battle a house fire...
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Ernest Reimann
(Obituary ~ 04/13/14)
Ernest O. Reimann, 107, of Egypt Mills passed away Thursday, April 10, 2014, at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau.
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Limbaugh elected chairman of Major Case Squad board
(Local News ~ 04/13/14)
Cape Girardeau County Prosecuting Attorney Chris Limbaugh is the new chairman of the board of directors for the Cape Girardeau/Bollinger County Major Case Squad, the city of Jackson reported Friday. The board elected Limbaugh on Thursday to succeed Jackson Police Chief James Humphreys as its chairman, according to a news release by the city...
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Southern Illinois man charged with murder
(Local News ~ 04/13/14)
ANNA, Ill. -- The Union County State's Attorney's Office in Illinois announced the arrest of a Southern Illinois man who has been charged with first-degree murder. According to a news release from the office, Jessie L. Bell, 34, of Anna, Ill., was taken into custody Saturday afternoon and charged with the murder of James. H. Morrison, 46, also of Anna...
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High school roundup: Notre Dame baseball team falls to defending state champs
(High School Sports ~ 04/13/14)
Josh Haggerty and Chase Urhahn each hit a double to pace the Bulldogs as the Notre Dame baseball team suffered its first loss of the season to three-time defending state champion Westminster Christian Academy 8-4 on Saturday in the suburban St. Louis area in a battle of the two top-ranked teams in the state in Class 4...
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High school roundup: Jackson baseball run-rules North County in home win
(High School Sports ~ 04/13/14)
Jackson junior right-hander Michael Houchin held North County to two hits and the offense supported him with a run in every inning as Jackson posted a 10-0 home win in six innings Friday. Houchin struck out 10 batters and walked one. Junior Tyler Slinkard led the offense with a double and three RBIs. Jordan Hadden, who had three of the Indians' 10 hits, Devin Austin, Cameron Duke and Jon Schumer each had a double for Jackson (4-8)...
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Rising star Hunter Hayes leads high-energy concert
(Local News ~ 04/13/14)
By Emily Hendricks Southeast Missourian The Show Me Center was the scene of high-energy mania as another country music concert -- headlined by Grammy-winner Hunter Hayes -- was brought to Cape Girardeau on Friday night. Nearly everyone in the packed venue stood as each of the performers -- Dan + Shay, Danielle Bradbery and Hayes -- took the stage for their respective sets and rarely sat back down for the rest of the evening...
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Man faces multiple charges after police chase
(Local News ~ 04/13/14)
A Cape Girardeau man faces multiple charges in connection with a Thursday evening police chase that ended with his arrest at a home on Benton Street. Jimmy Latray Walker, 18, was charged Friday with unlawful use of a weapon and resisting arrest, both felonies, and careless and imprudent driving; leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident; and driving while his license was suspended or revoked. All are misdemeanors, according to an arrest warrant filed in the case...
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Five people injured in crash on Kingshighway
(Local News ~ 04/13/14)
Two people were extricated from a van after a crash Friday afternoon that slowed down traffic on Kingshighway for about an hour. Five people were injured in the accident, which occurred when a northbound Chevrolet Tahoe collided with a Chrysler Town and Country van that was making a left turn out of Cape Primary Care, 1702 N. Kingshighway, witnesses and first responders said...
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Southeast roundup: Tennis team eliminated from postseason play
(College Sports ~ 04/13/14)
The Southeast tennis team's chances of making the Ohio Valley Conference tournament came to an end with a 6-1 loss to Murray State on Saturday at the Redhawks Tennis Complex. Melissa Martin was the only Redhawk to secure a point when she defeated Erin Patton 6-2, 7-5 in No. 6 singles...
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Out of the past 4/13/14
(Out of the Past ~ 04/13/14)
ST. LOUIS -- The Cape Girardeau Regional Commerce & Growth Association is hosting a meeting in St. Louis to promote a new, coast-to-coast interstate highway the group estimates will cost $10 billion. The Cape Girardeau Planning and Zoning Commission has given its support to a rezoning request that would clear the way for expansion of an alcohol- and drug-treatment center here; Southeast Missouri Halfway House Inc. wants to expand its treatment center at 341 N. Main St...
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Prayer 4/13/13
(Prayer ~ 04/13/14)
O Lord Jesus, we sing praise to you, Hosanna in the highest. Amen.
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