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France: Air Algerie flight vanishes over N Mali
(International News ~ 07/24/14)
ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) -- An Air Algerie flight carrying 116 people from Burkina Faso to Algeria's capital disappeared from radar early Thursday over northern Mali after heavy rains were reported, according to the plane's owner and government officials in France and Burkina Faso...
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Mississippi River reopens after barge accident
(State News ~ 07/24/14)
LOUISIANA, Mo. -- A railroad bridge is undamaged and Mississippi River traffic is moving again at Louisiana after barges broke free from their tow and became stuck under the bridge. Fifteen barges became dislodged about 4:30 a.m. Tuesday from a tow operated by Marquette Transportation Co. of Paducah, Kentucky. Three of the barges passed under the Louisiana Railroad Drawbridge, but 12 became stuck...
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Mo. Lottery gave less to education in '14
(State News ~ 07/24/14)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Gov. Jay Nixon has ordered a review of the Missouri Lottery after a decline in the proceeds transferred to education. The Missouri Lottery had record sales of nearly $1.16 billion during the 2014 budget year that ended June 30...
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Stormy weather causes brief bouts of disruption in Cape area
(Local News ~ 07/24/14)
Severe weather caused power outages and downed trees in Cape Girardeau and surrounding areas Wednesday morning. A tree fell during the storm, blocking Interstate 55 around mile marker 89 south of Scott City, according to the Scott County Sheriff's Department. It since has been cleared, and the only other reports in the area have been of minor debris...
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Meth labs found inside Sikeston home
(Local News ~ 07/24/14)
SIKESTON, Mo. -- A Sikeston woman is in jail facing felony charges for meth labs found in her home. Sherrie Jane Hamlin, 44, is charged by the Scott County prosecutor's office with attempting to manufacture methamphetamine, possessing meth precursors with intent to manufacture meth and possession of meth paraphernalia...
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Preliminary hearing set in Davis murder case
(Local News ~ 07/24/14)
NEW MADRID, Mo. -- A preliminary hearing is scheduled in September for a woman accused in the death of a Sikeston, Missouri, man. Savannah R. Davis will return to Division II of New Madrid County Circuit Court at 1 p.m. Sept. 4 for her preliminary hearing on charges of second-degree murder and armed criminal action. Davis is charged in the July 11 death of John Sharber...
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Finalists for Poplar Bluff city manager whittled to three
(Local News ~ 07/24/14)
The number of applicants for the Poplar Bluff city manager position has been reduced to three. Poplar Bluff City Council members interviewed two applicants Tuesday night and three applicants Wednesday night during closed sessions at Three Rivers College...
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Pemiscot County to house New Madrid County inmates
(Local News ~ 07/24/14)
NEW MADRID, Mo. -- The Pemiscot County Jail will house prisoners from New Madrid County, at least for the next six months. At their Monday meeting, the New Madrid County Commission accepted the bid of $30 per prisoner per day from Pemiscot County. New Madrid County Sheriff Terry Stevens on Tuesday was moving the county's prisoners from the Scott County Jail, which had housed prisoners for the county since July 2, to Pemiscot County...
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No one hurt in Scott County blaze
(Local News ~ 07/24/14)
No one was hurt, but a rural Scott County farm family lost their home Wednesday afternoon in a fire that appeared to start as a result of a lightning strike. David Landewee said he was out working on his farm on County Road 204 near Scott City when he got a call from a neighbor, telling him his house was on fire...
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Arizona inmate dies 2 hours after execution began
(National News ~ 07/24/14)
PHOENIX -- A condemned Arizona inmate gasped for more than an hour and a half during his execution Wednesday before he died in an episode sure to add to the scrutiny surrounding the death penalty in the U.S. Arizona Attorney General Tom Horne's office said Joseph Rudolph Wood was pronounced dead at 3:49 p.m., one hour and 57 minutes after the execution started...
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Tarrillion pleads guilty to misdemeanor
(Local News ~ 07/24/14)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- A former police chief is about to become an inmate. Keith Tarrillion, who resigned from the Perryville Police Department in March 2013 amid allegations of professional misconduct, pleaded guilty Wednesday morning to a misdemeanor charge of making a false report...
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Aug. 5 primary campaign finance numbers released
(Local News ~ 07/24/14)
Quarterly fundraising reports have been released for candidates running in the Aug. 5 primary. The reports are filed with the Missouri Ethics Commission. Candidates are required to report the formation of a campaign committee and any fundraising activities when they receive or spend $500 or more...
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Farmers brace for high corn yields, lower prices
(Local News ~ 07/24/14)
Despite expecting a 10 percent increase in corn yields this growing season, Dan Jennings said decreased corn prices and other factors are cutting into profits. "It's going to be really tough to make money this year," he said. Jennings farms about 5,300 acres -- 1,800 of which are used for corn -- in the Sikeston, Missouri, area...
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Annual Hoops for Life event set for Saturday
(Local News ~ 07/24/14)
Sahara "Hoops" Aldridge would have turned 20 today. Her father, Shannon Aldridge, calls the annual Hoops for Life charity 5k held in her memory "the biggest birthday party in Southeast Missouri," and this year's race will be the largest one to date...
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Insects - Friend or Foe
(Submitted Story ~ 07/24/14)
Join us at the Bollinger County Museum of Natural History in Marble Hill on Saturday, July 26 for Insects-Friends or Foes? Our resident bug lady, Ann O'Donnell will present this fascinating new program at 2:00PM. Many people think all insects are bad, out to get them, or threatening. In fact, most insects are no threat at all, and many are beneficial. Come and see examples of all of the above...
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Fish/Chicken Fry Friday, July 25, Maple UMC,
(Submitted Story ~ 07/24/14)
Maple UMC's United Methodist Men will host an all-you-can-eat Fish/Chicken Fry, Friday, July 25, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The dinner will be held in the fully handicapped church Fellowship Hall, corner of Cape Rock and Jean Ann Drive. The menu will include fish, chicken, hushpuppies, slaw, fries, drinks and home made desserts. Price is $10 and children under 12 are free...
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Flag bravely waves over the 'knockouts'
(Submitted Photo ~ 07/24/14)
The flag bravely waves over the "knockouts" at the Stan and Shirley Popp home on Kingsway Drive in Cape Girardeau.
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Klein Family Reunion
(Submitted Photo ~ 07/24/14)
On May 24, a reunion was held and was hosted by Chris and Diane Marshall of Patton, Missouri. This reunion included a graduation from high school and Diane and Chris' anniversary, among other celebrations. Five generations were among the many who attended the barbecue, bonfire, fun and games. ...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 07/24/14)
Today is Thursday, July 24, the 205th day of 2014. There are 160 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On July 24, 1974, the Supreme Court unanimously ruled that President Richard Nixon had to turn over subpoenaed White House tape recordings to the Watergate special prosecutor...
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New rules planned to stop train fires
(National News ~ 07/24/14)
WASHINGTON -- Responding to a series of fiery train crashes, the government proposed rules Wednesday that would phase out tens of thousands of older tank cars that carry increasing quantities of crude oil and other highly flammable liquids through America's towns and cities...
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Social Security Administration spent $300M on ‘IT boondoggle'
(National News ~ 07/24/14)
WASHINGTON -- Six years ago the Social Security Administration embarked on an aggressive plan to replace outdated computer systems overwhelmed by a growing flood of disability claims. Nearly $300 million later, the new system is nowhere near ready and agency officials are struggling to salvage a project racked by delays and mismanagement, according to an internal report commissioned by the agency...
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John Kuehn
(Obituary ~ 07/24/14)
John Michael Kuehn Jr., 83, of Cape Girardeau passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2014, at his home. He was born July 3, 1931, in Cape Girardeau, to John Michael and Jennetta Henrietta Goza Kuehn. He and Wanda Reynolds were married Oct. 26, 1951, in Cape Girardeau...
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Norma Miget
(Obituary ~ 07/24/14)
MESA, Ariz. -- Norma Lee Miget, 71, of Mesa, formerly of Jackson, died Tuesday, July 22, 2014, at Banner Gateway Hospital in Mesa. She was born Oct. 8, 1942, in Monterey, California, to Frank and Vera Pulliam. She and James were married May 4, 1963, at St. Vincent's Church in Cape Girardeau...
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Births 7/24/14
(Births ~ 07/24/14)
Daughter to Alonzo Jones Jr. and Kylena Jeanetta Fleming of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Hospital, 7:10 a.m. Wednesday, June 25, 2014. Name, Khylie Alexis. Weight, 2 pounds, 12 ounces. Fourth child, second daughter. Jones is the son of Starlett Brown of New Madrid, Missouri, and Alonzo Jones Sr. of Aurora, Illinois...
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Robert Melcher
(Obituary ~ 07/24/14)
Robert A. Melcher, 94, of Cape Girardeau, formerly of Mount Vernon, Illinois, died Wednesday, July 23, 2014, at Ratliff Care Center. Arrangements are incomplete at Crain Funeral Home.
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Jackson Junior Legion takes lessons of loss to state tournament
(Community Sports ~ 07/24/14)
Jackson Post 158 hopes to make most of the automatic bid given to the tourney's host.
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Chaffee man facing assault charges
(Local News ~ 07/24/14)
CHAFFEE, Mo. -- A Chaffee man has been arrested following an alleged domestic assault. According to a news release from the Chaffee Police Department, Joshua Musgrove, 29, has been charged with first-degree assault and domestic assault, and unlawful use of a weapon...
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NASCAR racing at Brickyard a season highlight
(Professional Sports ~ 07/24/14)
INDIANAPOLIS -- Drivers say there's something magical about Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and the opportunity for NASCAR to race there opened the door for one of Jeff Gordon's most treasured victories. It was a race Tony Stewart initially opposed...
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Majka makes most of stage win; Nibali extends overall Tour lead
(Professional Sports ~ 07/24/14)
Tour de France leader gains nearly a minute on his closest competitors
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Source: Chiefs, Charles reach 2-year deal
(Professional Sports ~ 07/24/14)
Pro Bowl running back Jamaal Charles has reached a two-year contract extension with the Kansas City Chiefs. The deal will keep Charles in Kansas City through the 2017 season, a person familiar with the contract said Wednesday on condition of anonymity because the team has not disclosed details. He is now expected to take part in the first practice today...
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Broncos owner cedes control due to Alzheimer's
(Professional Sports ~ 07/24/14)
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- Even as dementia began to rob him of some of his fondest memories over the past few years, Denver Broncos owner Pat Bowlen reported to work every day to oversee multimillion-dollar upgrades to the team's training facilities and roster...
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Cardinals activate lefty reliever Siegrist from DL
(Professional Sports ~ 07/24/14)
ST. LOUIS -- The St. Louis Cardinals activated lefty reliever Kevin Siegrist from the 15-day disabled list and optioned rookie lefty Nick Greenwood to Triple-A Memphis on Wednesday. Siegrist had been on the DL for two months with a left forearm strain. In five rehab appearances with Double-A Springfield, he allowed no runs in 4 2/3 innings. In his most recent outing Monday, he worked 1 1/3 scoreless innings...
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Road trips readied Robinson for Rams camp
(Professional Sports ~ 07/24/14)
ST. LOUIS -- Greg Robinson didn't stay put the month after the St. Louis Rams cut players loose in mid-June. Wherever he was, the second overall pick of the draft stayed in preparation mode for training camp. "It was good to just work with different people and learn from multiple people," Robinson said Wednesday. "It doesn't matter where you're getting it in, as long as you get it in."...
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Fire season expected to get more intense
(National News ~ 07/24/14)
GRANTS PASS, Ore. -- Despite widespread drought in the West and expectations of an above-average wildfire season, wildfires have burned less than half the 10-year average area so far this summer. U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Tidwell said Wednesday that largely has been a matter of luck, with the hot windy weather known as "red flag" days not lining up with the lighting strikes that start most fires, particularly in California...
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CBS says Colbert keeping 'Late Show' in New York
(Entertainment ~ 07/24/14)
NEW YORK -- Stephen Colbert will not only be following in David Letterman's footsteps, he'll be doing it on the same stage. CBS said Wednesday that Colbert, who is replacing Letterman as the "Late Show" host next year, will keep the show in New York City's Ed Sullivan Theatre. Colbert's debut date is still uncertain, as it's dependent on when Letterman officially retires from late-night TV...
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Relatives fly to Taiwan plane crash site
(International News ~ 07/24/14)
TAIPEI, Taiwan -- Family members of victims of a plane crash were flying to the small Taiwanese island today where the plane had unsuccessfully attempted to land in stormy weather, killing 48. There were 10 survivors, and authorities were searching for one person who might have been in a wrecked house on the ground...
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Owner of raided Mexican shelter defends tough love
(International News ~ 07/24/14)
MEXICO CITY -- The owner of a group home raided last week amid abuse and filthy conditions defended her "tough love" approach, but acknowledged that things got out of control. Seventy-nine-year-old Rosa Verduzco spoke with the Univision television network in an interview, excerpts of which were published Wednesday...
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Two companies moving from Kansas to Missouri
(State News ~ 07/24/14)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Missouri has apparently won another round in the continuing border war with Kansas that involves using tax incentives to entice businesses to move across the state line that runs through the Kansas City metropolitan area. Leawood, Kansas-based Cbiz Inc. and Mayer Hoffman McCann PC have announced plans to move their headquarters and a total of about 450 employees to Kansas City, Missouri's Country Club Plaza, The Kansas City Star reported...
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A lesson in perseverance
(Editorial ~ 07/24/14)
Everyone could use a dose of inspiration, and the recent story in the Southeast Missourian of Chris Hrabik fits the bill. Hrabik, who lives in Sedgewickville, Missouri, was in a car accident 10 years ago. Only 18 years old and not wearing a seat belt, the crash left him a quadrapelegic -- although he has some use of his arms...
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Speak Out 7/24/14
(Speak Out ~ 07/24/14)
I was looking at the news, and they said that now after the Fourth of July, the gas prices were going down, because now there's a little bit more adequate oil for us in a reserve type situation. Who are they trying to kid? We've had plenty of fuel all along, but we haven't tapped into it. ...
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Red House speakers
(Letter to the Editor ~ 07/24/14)
I attended a talk last Saturday at Cape's Red House on Mississippi and Ohio Valleys 1750-1830: A Chessboard of International Intrigue. I had never considered -- if Louis Lorimier was handing out Spanish land grants when Lewis and Clark came through, how was it that the U.S. government bought Louisiana purchase from the French a few months later?...
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Jackson fire report 7/24/14
(Police/Fire Report ~ 07/24/14)
The Jackson Fire Department responded to the following call Monday. The Jackson Fire Department responded to the following calls Tuesday...
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Jackson police report 7/24/14
(Police/Fire Report ~ 07/24/14)
The Jackson Police Department released the following items. Summonses Property damage Theft Miscellaneous...
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Cape Girardeau police report 7/24/14
(Police/Fire Report ~ 07/24/14)
The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests Burglaries Thefts Assault Property damage Miscellaneous...
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Hooked on Science: Double ball drop challenge
(Community ~ 07/24/14)
Basketball Pingpong ball STEP 1: Hold the basketball and pingpong ball at the same height. STEP 2: Release the balls at the same time and observe. Which ball hits the floor first? Both the basketball and the pingpong ball hit the floor at the same time. ...
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Who's neXt 7/24/14
(Community ~ 07/24/14)
Graduates Cape Girardeau Deborah Allen, bachelor of science with a major in human environmental studies: dietetics option; Lucas Auer, bachelor of general studies with a major in general studies; Phillip Babich, cum laude with a bachelor of general studies with a major in general studies; Alex Bader, bachelor of science in business administration with a major in marketing: marketing management option; Paige Bagot, bachelor of science with a major in psychology; Gideon Barr, magna cum laude with a bachelor of science with a major in psychology; Keith Bass, bachelor of science in nursing with a major in nursing; Zachary Bays, bachelor of science in business administration with a major in finance; Lauren Bethel, cum laude with a bachelor of science with a major in biology: microbiology, cellular and molecular biology, and biotechnology option; Jason Billmeyer, bachelor of science in business administration with a major in marketing: marketing management option; Leslie Birk, cum laude with a bachelor of science with a major in communication disorders; Bryan Birks, bachelor of science with a major in mass communication: television and film option; Katie Blattel of Cape Girardeau graduated with a bachelor of science with a major in medical technology; Christopher Berry, bachelor of science with a major in technology management: construction management/design option;. ...
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Valedictorian: Ashlee Long, 18
(Community ~ 07/24/14)
Meadow Heights co-valedictorian Birthday: Dec. 13, 1995 Birthplace: Yuma, Arizona Future plans: Going to attend Southeast Missouri State University in the fall and pursue a degree in actuarial sciences. Extracurricular activities: Played softball since third grade and continue to play on coed teams, drum majorette, cheer captain, BETA Club reporter, volleyball, Pep Club, Smokebusters, student council treasurer and was class treasurer...
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Valedictorian: Ryan Foltz, 18
(Community ~ 07/24/14)
Meadow Heights co-valedictorian Birthday: May 30, 1996 Birthplace: Cape Girardeau Future plans: To attend Missouri University of Science and Technology in Rolla. Extracurricular activities: Ran cross country, played basketball, in FFA and BETA Club...
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Cape Girardeau County Commission agenda 7/24/14
(Local News ~ 07/24/14)
Administrative Office Building 1 Barton Square, Jackson 9 a.m. today Open session Communications/reports, other elected officials Public comments Routine business Appointments and possible action item Action items Discussion and possible action Discussion and possible action, county advisory boards...
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Casualty numbers raise questions about Israel, Hamas fighting
(International News ~ 07/24/14)
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip -- Shopkeepers say they were sitting outside their shuttered businesses Wednesday, catching a break from being cooped up during wartime, when an Israeli missile struck a nearby mosque, killing a truck driver and wounding 45 people...
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40 bodies from jet solemnly returned to Netherlands
(International News ~ 07/24/14)
EINDHOVEN, Netherlands -- Victims of the Malaysian jetliner shot down over Ukraine returned at last Wednesday to Dutch soil in 40 wooden coffins, solemnly and gently carried to 40 identical hearses, flags at half-staff flapping in the wind. The carefully choreographed, nearly silent ceremony contrasted with the boom of shells and shattered glass in eastern Ukraine as pro-Russian rebels fought to hang onto territory and shot down two Ukrainian fighter jets. ...
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Document: Man tied to gun said ‘bomber' his friend
(National News ~ 07/24/14)
BOSTON -- Details emerged Wednesday on another friend of Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev who may have been linked to events surrounding the deadly attack, this one a high school classmate tied to a gun used to kill a university policeman during a manhunt for Tsarnaev and his brother...
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Crash kills teen pilot seeking world record
(National News ~ 07/24/14)
PLAINFIELD, Ind. -- His pilot's license fresh in his hands, an Indiana teenager set out in June for the adventure of a lifetime: an around-the-world flight with his father designed to break a record and raise money to build schools in his father's native Pakistan...
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Economy, though sluggish, may now be sturdier
(National News ~ 07/24/14)
WASHINGTON -- Out of a seemingly hollow recovery from the recession, a more durable if still slow-growing U.S. economy has emerged. That conclusion, one held by a growing number of economists, might surprise many people. After all, in the five years since the recession officially ended, Americans' pay has basically stagnated. Millions remain unemployed or have abandoned their job searches. Economic growth is merely plodding along...
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Agents get subsidized ‘Obamacare' using fake IDs
(National News ~ 07/24/14)
WASHINGTON -- Undercover investigators using fake identities were able to secure taxpayer-subsidized health insurance under President Barack Obama's health-care law, congressional investigators said Wednesday. The weak link seemed to be call centers that handled applications for frazzled consumers unable to get through online...
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Nazi war crimes suspect, 89, dies in U.S. custody as extradition approved
(National News ~ 07/24/14)
PHILADELPHIA -- An 89-year-old Nazi war crimes suspect died in custody hours before a U.S. ruling Wednesday that he should be extradited to Germany to face trial. Johann Breyer died Tuesday night at a Philadelphia hospital, where he had been transferred Saturday after a month in jail, his lawyer and the U.S. ...
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Cobb corrals Cards
(Professional Sports ~ 07/24/14)
ST. LOUIS -- St. Louis right-hander Lance Lynn was at the top of his game on Wednesday night. So was Tampa Bay right-hander Alex Cobb and the Rays beat the Cardinals 3-0. Lynn gave up one earned run over 6 1/3 innings and continued a streak of four strong outings...
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Out of the past 7/24/14
(Out of the Past ~ 07/24/14)
A 3.5-foot rise of the Mississippi River over the weekend allows the Delta Queen to dock here early in the morning, three days after the corporation officers had canceled the docking because of low water. Standing up to neighborhood opposition, the city council plows ahead with two street projects; the council says it won't change the planned route of the Lexington Avenue arterial in order to bypass an existing section of Lexington; in addition, after months of debate, the council approves councilman and developer Frank Bean's plan for construction of street and drainage improvements for a residential development bordering the San Dangaro Subdivision.. ...
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Prayer 7/24/14
(Prayer ~ 07/24/14)
O Lord Jesus, we are forever grateful for your grace and forgiveness. Amen.
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Clark is effective recorder
(Paid Letter ~ 07/24/14)
I am writing to voice my support for Republican Scott R. Clark, incumbent candidate for Cape County recorder. As a fellow officeholder, I enjoyed working with Scott. He has proven himself to be both capable and effective in leading the recorder's office. I have seen firsthand Scott's work ethic. He is committed to serving the community and improving the office for those who utilize the recorder's services and the county as a whole...
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Cape Girardeau Ward 3 Councilman candidate Evan Trump
(Local News ~ 07/24/14)
Name: Evan Trump Age: 39 Place of birth: El Dorado Springs, MO Spouse, children's names: Lori - wife Keegan - step-son Occupation: District Manager Employer: Bi State Southern Convenience Stores Businesses owned, all or part: N/A Previous offices held or sought: N/A...
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Perry County Clerk candidate Steven C. King
(Local News ~ 07/24/14)
Name: Steven C. King Age: 53 Place of birth: Poplar Bluff Missouri Spouse, children's names: Wife- Julie (Ochs) 30years Daughters- Natalie and Emily Occupation: Retired Educator- 25 years-Agriculture Education, 5 years Director of Perryville Area Career & Technology Center...
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Aug. 2014 Election: Perry County Recorder of Deeds
(Local News ~ 07/24/14)
Name: Dana (Ballman) Pritchard Age: 45 Place of birth: Cape Girardeau, MO Spouse, children's names: Husband(of 21 years): Mark Pritchard Daughter: Samantha Son: Hunter Occupation: Perry County Deputy Recorder of Deeds Employer: County of Perry, Missouri...
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Aug. 2014 Election: Cape County Recorder of Deeds
(Local News ~ 07/24/14)
Name: Drew Blattner Age: 31 Place of birth: Cape Girardeau Spouse, children's names: Wife Ashley of seven years. Daughter Ava Grace due 20 days after the election. Occupation: Archivist Employer: Cape Girardeau County Archive Center Businesses owned, all or part: Blattner Properties, LLC and B&B Properties...
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