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Ride of the Week: 1972 Chevrolet C-10
(Submitted Story ~ 11/04/14)
Make and model: 1972 Chevrolet C-10 Owner(s): Wayne Held Owner's hometown: Chaffee 454 with 2-4 barrel carbs; 700r4 overdrive; 2/4" drop; 4 wheel disc; 20" Boyd Coddington rims; Vintage air; shaved drip rail; wooden bed floor; 1 pc door glass; power heated leather seats; Super Chevy Winner...
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Man charged with stealing $8,000 in jewelry
(Local News ~ 11/04/14)
BENTON, Mo. -- A Jackson man is facing charges in connection with the theft of an estimated $8,000 worth of jewelry. Alex Anthony Ressel, 20, is charged with the felonies of second-degree burglary and stealing...
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November 2014 election results roundup
(Local News ~ 11/04/14)
This story provides the results for state and local races, as well as links to stories.
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Missouri courthouse killer dies in prison
(State News ~ 11/04/14)
MINERAL POINT, Mo. -- A 75-year-old man who was sentenced to death for killing his wife in a 1992 shooting rampage at the St. Louis County Courthouse has died in prison, the Missouri Department of Corrections said Monday. Kenneth Baumruk died late Friday at the Potosi Correctional Center in Mineral Point of apparent natural causes, the agency said. He was the oldest inmate on Missouri's death row...
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White House: Ferguson no-fly didn't restrict press
(State News ~ 11/04/14)
WASHINGTON -- The White House said Monday a no-fly zone the U.S. government imposed over Ferguson, Missouri, for nearly two weeks in August should not have restricted helicopters for news organizations that wanted to operate in the area to cover violent protests there...
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Oran man charged with tampering with farm equipment
(Local News ~ 11/04/14)
BENTON, Mo. -- An Oran, Missouri-area man was arrested over the weekend for tampering with farm equipment. Glen David Adams, 55, is charged with felony tampering and misdemeanor first-degree trespassing. At approximately 12:20 p.m. Saturday, Scott County deputy Danny Finley and Corporal Justin Wooten responded to 1824 Highway 250 in reference to stealing...
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Jackson man charged with burglary, theft
(Local News ~ 11/04/14)
A Jackson man faces charges of burglary and stealing in connection with an early October break-in at a relative's home near Scott City, the Scott County Sheriff's Department reported Monday. Alex Anthony Ressel, 20, of Jackson is accused of entering a residence while the family was on vacation and taking $8,000 worth of jewelry, according to a news release from the department...
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Sikeston police investigate Saturday shootings
(Local News ~ 11/04/14)
SIKESTON, Mo. -- A man was seriously injured in a shooting Saturday night. About 10:35 p.m., the Sikeston Department of Public Safety received a report of shots fired at 409 Clayton St. Capt. James McMillian, department public information officer, said the victim stated he was getting out of his car when he heard gun shots...
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City's spending worries Poplar Bluff community
(Local News ~ 11/04/14)
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. -- In the two months since Poplar Bluff's new city manager took office, the city has committed to new spending and debt equal to more than a quarter of one year's budget. A nearly $5 million loan will fund technology and equipment upgrades, while at least $100,000 in new salary costs have been added to pay for a grant writer, grant writer's assistant and personal assistant for the city manager. ...
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Cybersecurity student offers feedback on DHS experience
(Local News ~ 11/04/14)
Southeast Missouri State University cybersecurity student Joe Surmeier is among select company. The 21-year-old Kansas City, Missouri, native was selected for the Secretary's Honors Program Cyber Student Volunteer Initiative. His unpaid internship was with the Department of Homeland Security in his hometown...
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Cape council approves easement at business park
(Local News ~ 11/04/14)
The Cape Girardeau City Council approved an emergency reading of a measure to allow electrical work to begin at the Greater Cape Girardeau Business Park. The council completed all three readings on the ordinance -- minus the vote of absent member Wayne Bowen -- to execute a temporary construction easement to Union Electric Co., doing business as Ameren Missouri, to serve the business park. The 50-foot-wide easement will extend necessary electrical service and infrastructure to the park...
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Murder suspect George Joseph to be examined by neuropsychologist
(Local News ~ 11/04/14)
A Cape Girardeau man accused of killing his wife and son is scheduled to be examined Friday by a forensic neuropsychologist, court records show. George Joseph, 49, faces charges of first-degree murder and armed criminal action in connection with the May 30, 2013, shooting deaths of his wife, Mary, and 18-year-old son, Matthew, at their home on West Cape Rock Drive...
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Babysitter: Slain 4-year-old was still alive and snoring after midnight
(Local News ~ 11/04/14)
JONESBORO, Ill. -- Justin Hepburn was still alive and snoring when Mia Scott went to check on him at 12:30 a.m. Dec. 11, 2011, but the volume and pace of his snoring had changed, Scott testified Monday in Union County, Illinois, Circuit Court. Scott, then 14, lived in the neighborhood with Sacha Brown -- whose then-boyfriend, Chris Hepburn, is Justin's father -- and had agreed to spend the night at Brown's home in Ware, Illinois, and watch the 4-year-old so Brown could get some sleep before an early shift at work.. ...
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Safe Harbor officials say violations cited in suit have been addressed
(Local News ~ 11/04/14)
Following court approval of an agreement with Attorney General Chris Koster that Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary cease operations for 30 days, shelter officials say the majority of the alleged violations have been corrected. Koster filed a lawsuit against Safe Harbor Oct. 22 for violations of the Animal Care Facilities Act, in cooperation with the Missouri Department of Agriculture...
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Missouri voters to decide ballot issues today
(State News ~ 11/04/14)
When it comes to voters statewide, the question isn't so much who you're voting for, but what. This election cycle finds Missouri with just one statewide elected office on the ballot. Republican Auditor Tom Schweich is heavily favored over two third-party candidates who haven't reported spending any money against him...
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Eating season: Holidays are approaching
(Community ~ 11/04/14)
Abandoning your usual day-to-day eating and drinking habits to celebrate Thanksgiving and Christmas may have all sorts of untoward effects, which hospital dietitians say can be avoided with a more sophisticated approach to the euphoric period. Southeast HealthPoint Fitness Group Nutrition Services Coordinator Raina Childers and Saint Francis Medical Center dietitian Janet Anders say celebrants should have a light snack before attending a holiday feast and then select the less highly caloric alternatives when they arrive there, among other advice.. ...
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Reading program helps students increase vocabulary, test scores
(Local News ~ 11/04/14)
A new program called Reading Plus is being auditioned at Central Academy, and educators can already tell it's increased engagement and enthusiasm for the written word. With what's learned this year, the Cape Girardeau School District hopes to implement the web-based reading intervention program at other campuses, said Sherry Copeland, assistant superintendent for academic services...
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SoutheastHEALTH, IHOP Partner for Healthcare
(Submitted Photo ~ 11/04/14)
Neonatologist Paul A. Caruso, MD, medical director of the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at Southeast Hospital, poses for a photo with Obie, the Hospital's OB mascot, during an event at IHOP restaurant on Tuesday, Nov. 4. The owners of this new Cape Girardeau restaurant, Andy and Anissa Patel, donated 100 percent of gross proceeds from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. to aid the NICU and Southeast's Women's and Children's Services...
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Cape Firefighters, Police Support Southeast Cancer Fund
(Submitted Photo ~ 11/04/14)
Cape Girardeau firefighters and police officers showed up at the new IHOP restaurant on Monday, Nov. 3, in support of SoutheastHEALTH's breast cancer campaign. The restaurant donated 100 percent of its gross proceeds from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. to the Southeast Cancer Patient Experience Fund. Members of the Fire Department, pictured from left: firefighter Drew Goodale, Capt. Paul Breitenstein, Assistant Chief Mark Hasheider and firefighter Drew St. John...
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Southeast men's basketball team debuts with exhibition win over Missouri Baptist
(College Sports ~ 11/04/14)
The Redhawks defeated Missouri Baptist 97-69 Monday night at the Show Me Center.
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Today in History
(National News ~ 11/04/14)
Today is Tuesday, Nov. 4, the 308th day of 2014. There are 57 days left in the year. This is Election Day. Today's Highlight in History: On Nov. 4, 1924, President Calvin Coolidge, who'd succeeded the late President Warren G. Harding, was elected to a full term of office; Nellie T. Ross of Wyoming was elected the nation's first female governor to serve out the remaining term of her late husband, William B. Ross...
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Meet Sheree Pursley
(Community ~ 11/04/14)
"Do good, be good, have fun, help others." It's what Sheree Pursley tells her children every day, and the mantra she follows in her own life as well. Another one: "You are beautiful, you are smart, you are important."...
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Whistle while you work: How to make your workplace a happy place
(Community ~ 11/04/14)
You spend a good portion of your week at your office, so why not make it an enjoyable place to be? Read these tips on making your workplace a happy place: From the interior designer ... Being clean and organized goes a long way toward improving your physical work environment, says Cindy Buchheit of Unique Ambiance. "It helps you stay focused on the task at hand," she says. Look for attractive shelves, baskets and other to corral the items in your office or at your desk, and don't let things pile up where they don't belong...
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The Beauty Counter: Answers to your beauty questions
(Community ~ 11/04/14)
What are some of the makeup trends for fall and winter? From the runways in Paris to the silver screen in L.A., makeup for this upcoming season is a melting pot of color and creation. It is everything from a pop of bright aquatic blue eyeliner to a dark, sultry, smoky eye, even down to the barely there "no makeup" makeup look. ...
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Signed and sealed: A guide to DIY cardmaking, with tips from local crafters
(Community ~ 11/04/14)
Text messages and emails are great, but there's something special about getting an actual card in the mail on your birthday or other special occasion. Some card enthusiasts take this a step further by designing their own cards by hand...
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Your afternoon cup of tea is flled with potential benefits
(Community ~ 11/04/14)
"As far as her mom was concerned, tea fixed everything. Have a cold? Have some tea. Broken bones? There's a tea for that, too. Somewhere in her mother's pantry, Laurel suspected, was a box of tea that said, 'In case of Armageddon, steep three to five minutes'."~Aprilynne Pike, from "Illusions"...
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Paws & Effect: The newest family member
(Community ~ 11/04/14)
I put absolutely no thought into getting a puppy. I admit it. It was a completely spur-of-the-moment decision that I cleared with my husband only with a photo of a super-cute puppy in a text message: "For Bray?" Why I felt I needed to get a puppy for our kid when I truly wanted one for myself was beyond me. ...
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The Five of Clubbs: The Happiest Place on Earth
(Community ~ 11/04/14)
"Never grow up." ~Peter Pan Last year, as my husband turned 39, we began hatching a plan for a really fantastic way to celebrate his 40th birthday. I discovered there was a nighttime race at Disney World the weekend of his birthday: The Tower of Terror 10-Miler on Oct. 4. Is there a better place to turn 40 than a place that reminds you never to grow up?...
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Parenting tips to raise an appreciative child
(Community ~ 11/04/14)
It's Christmas at the in-laws' house. Your 7-year-old is opening her presents from the family. She picks up the next package. "From Great-Aunt Susan," she proudly reads. Your stomach hits the floor. You sit on the edge of your seat, biting your nails. "Here we go again," you think. "Great-Aunt Susan has yet to give her a gift she likes. Last year we got the silent treatment for the rest of the evening after my daughter loudly announced to the room that she hated Elmo."...
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Spotlight on Missouri Family to Family
(Community ~ 11/04/14)
When Sheree Pursley's son Izaac was diagnosed with dwarfism at birth, it rocked the young family's daily routine and plans for the future. In many ways, Izaac is an ordinary 6-year-old boy who goes to school, plays kickball and is occasionally sent to time-out. But he also must be hooked up to a tangle of wires and alarms to breathe while he sleeps, he ends up in the hospital for several weeks each year, and he has a motorized wheelchair to help him keep pace with others...
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Yoga 101: How to choose a yoga routine you'll love
(Community ~ 11/04/14)
Everyone hears how fantastically beneficial yoga is, but it also can be intimidating. The concepts are foreign. The poses call for flexibility. It seems to involve publicly sticking one's butt in the air. To have a shot at reaping the health benefits of yoga, one has to be comfortable enough to try it -- but where to start?...
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Saddling up: Redhawks Equestrian Team focuses on technique, experience
(Community ~ 11/04/14)
On a September afternoon, SuAnne Remely's Equestrian Center looks perfect. The smartly dressed riders, the finely tended horses, the wide exhibition arena nestled in the rising green hillocks of rural Cape Girardeau -- it's almost too picturesque...
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The hangout house: Why some homes become teen central
(Community ~ 11/04/14)
Start with amenities like a monster TV or fire pit, add a never-ending supply of munchies and a relaxed attitude toward your kids bringing home a friend -- or five -- and you may just find that your place has become THE place where the tweens and teens want to be...
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On the road again: Plenty of good reasons, and places, to travel in the off-season
(Community ~ 11/04/14)
Want to avoid the crowds and save money when traveling? Then consider a trip during the fall and winter months of the year. Shari Elfrink, owner of 1st Class Travel in Cape Girardeau, has two favorite destinations that she recommends to travelers in the cooler months...
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How to talk with children about difficult topics, situations
(Community ~ 11/04/14)
As parents, we want to protect our kids from any sad or disturbing news -- but we also need to prepare them to deal with that kind of news when it arises, whether it be war, violence, death or something else. Sue Cook, counselor at Clippard Elementary School in Cape Girardeau, says parents shouldn't wait until a sad or scary situation comes up before they discuss such things with their kids...
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New guidelines recommend Pap tests every three years instead of annually
(Community ~ 11/04/14)
Many women accustomed to getting an annual Pap test for most of their adult lives were caught by surprise when medical organizations began altering their recommendations in the past couple years. In 2012, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force began recommending that women ages 21 to 65 have a Pap test every three years. ...
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Splish, splash: Ideas for at-home pampering
(Community ~ 11/04/14)
Winter weather is on the way-- is your skin ready? Stacey Peters, who makes all-natural bath products at Brickhouse Soaps in Cape Girardeau, says many nourishing products can be found right in your kitchen or the nearest grocery aisle. Here are some of her ideas:...
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Cape Girardeau police report 11/4/14
(Police/Fire Report ~ 11/04/14)
The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. n Charles W. Gardner, no age given, of Farmington, Missouri, was issued a summons for failure to yield and operating a motor vehicle with license plates from another vehicle. n Assorted items were reported stolen at 2100 William St...
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Albert Crader
(Obituary ~ 11/04/14)
Albert Jack Crader, 83, of Jackson passed away Monday, Nov. 3, 2014, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. He was born July 8, 1931, in Allenville, to William Leo and Lenora Drennan Crader. He and Nelda Dalton were married Jan. 21, 1955, in Morley, Missouri...
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Jerry Dockins
(Obituary ~ 11/04/14)
Jerry Murrel Dockins, 85, of Jackson passed away Sunday, Nov. 2, 2014, at his home. He was born Dec. 6, 1928, in Burfordville, son of A. Fred and Maple S. Turner Dockins. He married Idell Brown in 1949. Jerry worked for the city of Cape Girardeau more than 25 years as a mechanic and shop foreman. ...
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Ally Miller
(Obituary ~ 11/04/14)
Ally Jean Miller, 7, of Warrenton, Missouri, received her angel wings Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2014, when she passed away peacefully with her family at her side. She and her twin sister, Lakely, were born May 20, 2007, in Cape Girardeau, to Holly Cotner Benson...
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Spaceship's descent system deployed early
(National News ~ 11/04/14)
LOS ANGELES -- A space tourism rocket broke apart in flight over California's Mojave Desert after a device to slow the experimental spaceship's descent deployed too soon, federal investigators said. The cause of Friday's crash of Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo has not been determined, but investigators found the "feathering" system -- which rotates the tail to create drag -- was activated before the craft reached the appropriate speed, National Transportation Safety Board acting chairman Christopher Hart said.. ...
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Dozens of bats invade Utah courthouse
(National News ~ 11/04/14)
ST. GEORGE, Utah -- Order is being restored to the courthouse in St. George with the removal of dozens of bats from the building. The Brazilian free-tailed bats were discovered when employees arrived for work Thursday at the 5th Judicial District Courthouse...
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World Trade Center reopens for business
(National News ~ 11/04/14)
NEW YORK -- Thirteen years after the 9/11 terrorist attack, the resurrected World Trade Center has again opened for business -- marking an emotional milestone for both New Yorkers and the nation. Some staffers of publishing giant Condé Nast began working at 1 World Trade Center on Monday. The 104-story, $3.9 billion skyscraper dominates the Manhattan skyline. The publishing giant becomes the first commercial tenant in America's tallest building...
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Egypt, Gulf Arab nations eye anti-militant alliance
(International News ~ 11/04/14)
CAIRO -- Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait are discussing the creation of a military pact to take on Islamic militants, with the possibility of a joint force to intervene around the Middle East, The Associated Press has learned...
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It's Election Day; make your vote count
(Editorial ~ 11/04/14)
Today Americans have the opportunity to exercise their right to vote. To have free and fair elections is a centerpiece of our democracy. It's our opportunity to influence our government. In Missouri each of the congressional district seats is up for election. ...
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Thank you for Vintage NOW success
(Letter to the Editor ~ 11/04/14)
On behalf of the clients, staff, volunteers and board of directors of the Safe House for Women, I would like to convey our sincere appreciation and gratitude for the community's support of the 2014 Vintage NOW 5 Fashion Show. The vision of the Safe House for Women is a community in which residents live free from abuse and violence. As our largest fundraiser, the support raised through Vintage NOW contributes significantly to our ability to provide client services that meet our vision...
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Jay Leno back on 'Tonight' for a night
(Entertainment ~ 11/04/14)
NEW YORK -- Jay Leno is coming back to the "Tonight" show -- at least for one night. The show's former host will be a guest on Jimmy Fallon's version of "Tonight" on Friday. It will be the first time he's been back at the NBC institution since signing off after nearly 22 years as host in February...
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Election Day, education week and other Jackson events
(Column ~ 11/04/14)
Don't forget to exercise one of the most important privileges we have as U.S. citizens -- the right to vote. Today is Election Day. Be sure to vote. October has been a busy month as we observed Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a proclamation, many fundraising activities and the Pink Moon Run/Walk on Sunday. ...
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Births 11/4/14
(Births ~ 11/04/14)
Twin daughters to Joseph Paul Parker and Beth Dianne Murray of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Hospital, Saturday, Oct. 25, 2014. Madison Renea was born at 3:28 p.m. and weighed 7.3 pounds. Maci Jo was born at 3:33 p.m. and weighed 5.4 pounds. Ms. Murray is the daughter of Donald Murray and Lisa Murray of Anna, Illinois. Parker is the son of Karen Parker of Cape Girardeau...
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Scott City fire report 11/4/14
(Police/Fire Report ~ 11/04/14)
Scott City The Scott City Fire Department responded to the following calls Oct. 26 through 31: Oct. 26 n At 2:46 a.m., a medical assist on Jetta Mae Drive. n At 12:44 p.m., a medical assist on Grand Avenue. n At 4:03 p.m., a medical assist on Linden Avenue...
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St. Louis musical acts being targeted by thieves
(State News ~ 11/04/14)
ST. LOUIS -- A group of thieves appears to be targeting musical acts while they are performing in the city, St. Louis police said. The recent rash of thefts is giving the city a reputation among musicians that it's not a safe place to perform, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported. St. Louis police Capt. Dan Howard said investigators believe the same group has targeted several bands in recent months. In most cases, vans holding valuable equipment were broken into...
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Cape Girardeau fire report 11/4/14
(Police/Fire Report ~ 11/04/14)
The Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls Sunday:
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Prayer 11/4/14
(Prayer ~ 11/04/14)
O Lord Jesus, we pray those who seek public office that they will look to you for wisdom. Amen.
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FTC sues Gerber over allergy claims on infant formula
(Community ~ 11/04/14)
WASHINGTON -- Federal regulators announced Thursday they were suing Gerber, the well-known baby food maker, for claiming that its Good Start Gentle formula can prevent or reduce allergies in children. That claim is bogus, and the company misled consumers by suggesting that its formula was the first to meet government approval for reducing the risk of allergies, the Federal Trade Commission alleged in a complaint filed in federal court. ...
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Route AA in Cape County closed for pipe replacement
(Local News ~ 11/04/14)
Route AA in Cape Girardeau County, between county roads 422 and 266, will be closed today as Missouri Department of Transportation crews replace a pipe under the road. The work will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., according to a MoDOT news release...
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Family getting back missing Purple Heart
(National News ~ 11/04/14)
MANLIUS, N.Y. -- Robyn DeCuffa was a toddler when her father was killed in Vietnam, so she was devastated when his Purple Heart medal disappeared from her Syracuse-area home. Today DeCuffa will be reunited with Army Pfc. Thomas McGraw's Purple Heart, awarded after his death in an ambush in 1966...
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Donald Ellison
(Obituary ~ 11/04/14)
TAMMS, Ill. -- Donald Eugene Ellison, 71, of Tamms died Saturday, Nov. 1, 2014, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. A memorial gathering for family and friends will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Tom's Place Restaurant in Tamms. Announcement by McCombs Funeral Home of Cape Girardeau...
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Joy Laws
(Obituary ~ 11/04/14)
BREWER, Mo. -- Joy Darlene Laws, 81, of Brewer died Monday, Nov. 3, 2014, at Perry County Memorial Hospital in Perryville, Mo. Service will be private. Young & Sons Funeral Home in Perryville is in charge of arrangements.
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March of Dimes: On a mission for healthy babies
(Community ~ 11/04/14)
Bailey Marie Koch was born at 26 weeks old, weighing only 1 pound and 15 ounces. "She fit in the palm of our hand," says her mother, Kate Koch. Bailey was in a neonatal intensive care unit for 67 days, on oxygen until she was 3 1/2 months old and on an apnea monitor until she was 5 months old...
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Out of the Past 11/4/14
(Out of the Past ~ 11/04/14)
Cape Girardeau councilmen David Limbaugh and Jim Rust both announce they will seek re-election. CHESTER, Ill. -- Illinois Transportation secretary Greg Baise announces his state will provide an additional $175,000 to the previous commitment of $250,000, matching the action of the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission yesterday to complete the financing required for the bridge to receive a new paint job and minor deck repairs; in the future, maintenance of the bridge will be assumed by Illinois and Missouri, as the states take over ownership.. ...
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Knowledge that sparkles: Linda Culbreth is an author, publisher and writing coach
(Community ~ 11/04/14)
Regardless of the industry, winning over and retaining consumers is the name of the game when it comes to business. Writing coach and publisher Linda Culbreth says being able to position oneself as an expert in a given field can make a powerful impression on a consumer. That idea inspired her to start Diamonds of Knowledge, her own personal publishing label geared toward business writing...
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