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MoDOT warns of possible hazardous road conditions this weekend
(Local News ~ 02/27/15)
The Missouri Department of Transportation cautions drivers that road conditions could become hazardous over the weekend. Motorists could experience a mix of snow, freezing rain and rain, a MoDOT news release said. The mix is forecast to start as snow Saturday and conclude as rain Sunday...
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8 shot to death, including gunman, in Missouri rampage
(State News ~ 02/27/15)
TYRONE, Mo. -- A man who authorities say may have been unhinged by the death of his ailing mother killed seven people and then took his own life in a house-to-house shooting rampage that wiped out a swath of this tiny town in the Missouri Ozarks. Joseph Jesse Aldridge, 36, carried out the killings with a .45-caliber handgun Thursday night or early Friday at four homes in Tyrone, the no-stoplight community of about 50 people where he lived with his mother, the Missouri State Highway Patrol said...
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Ex-Dunklin County prosecutor appointed to Mo. department of public safety
(Local News ~ 02/27/15)
Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon has appointed former Dunklin County prosecuting attorney Steve Sokoloff of Kennett, Missouri, as the new deputy director of the Missouri Department of Public Safety. Sokoloff assumes his new responsibilities in Jefferson City, Missouri, on Sunday, and will serve under department acting director and Nixon's deputy chief of staff Peter Lyskowski. ...
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Marble Hill residents discuss attracting tourism
(Local News ~ 02/27/15)
MARBLE HILL, Mo. -- Four Marble Hill citizens gathered Thursday night at the Bollinger County Library despite steadily falling snow to discuss ways to draw more tourism to their town. Meeting organizer Eva Dunn, who is also library director, chamber of commerce member and Bollinger County Museum of Natural History president, said a similar brainstorming session was held about 10 years ago. ...
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Coroner's jury to be called in Carter County shooting death
(Local News ~ 02/27/15)
VAN BUREN, Mo. -- A coroner's jury will be convened to look into the circumstances of the weekend death of a Carter County man who was shot and killed in his Eastwood-area home. The Carter County Sheriff's Department received a call at about 1:35 a.m. Friday from a woman near Eastwood requesting an ambulance for a family member, Sheriff Rick Stephens said earlier...
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Several questions on April ballot in Scott County
(Local News ~ 02/27/15)
A number of races are coming up in April's general municipal election in Scott County, Missouri. One of the largest questions on the ballot asks if the county should impose a countrywide sales tax and do away with the county property tax. The other proposed question, in Morley, is whether Morley should have to partake in a certain election if the race is uncontested...
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Cape woman killed in accident Tuesday
(Local News ~ 02/27/15)
A Cape Girardeau woman was fatally injured in a two-car accident Tuesday. The crash happened at 12:25 p.m. near the intersection of Independence Street and Pind Wood Lane in Cape Girardeau. Patricia Bollinger, 83, was driving west on Independence Street, crossed the centerline and struck an eastbound vehicle head-on, said Cpl. Darin Hickey of the Cape Girardeau Police Department...
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Southeast cited by USDA for 5 violations
(Local News ~ 02/27/15)
A report filed online by the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows Southeast Missouri State University was cited for five violations after a routine inspection of the university's sugar glider and flying squirrel enclosures. The Jan. 28 inspection report states there was an "accumulation of dried fecal material and fecal staining on the wooden shelter blocks within all the primary enclosures of sugar gliders and flying squirrel. ...
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Southeast Missouri State men's basketball team gains OVC tourney berth through JSU loss
(High School Sports ~ 02/27/15)
Southeast Missouri State men's basketball coach Dickey Nutt sat in the stands at a high school district basketball game at Scott City High School on Thursday night watching his son Logan coach in a semifinal. At halftime a relieved Dickey Nutt gave a thumbs up, smiled and mouthed the words, "We're in."...
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Members of area bands come together to fill country void with Cloverdale
(Entertainment ~ 02/27/15)
Despite the nasty weather outside, Cloverdale kept the inside of the Rude Dog Pub warm and easy last weekend with their blend of danceable country hits. With a lineup that comprises active members of other local bands, Cloverdale is what bassist Pat Koetting jokingly refers to as a "supergroup."...
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Helen Towner draws upon natural world in her artwork
(Entertainment ~ 02/27/15)
Helen Towner has been drawing all her life; art is in her blood. Nonetheless, thanks to the Yoga East Healing Arts Studio, she is experiencing a first in her career as an artist. "This is my first solo show," Towner said. She was referring to "Flora, Fauna, Land, Sky, Water: Drawings and Paintings by Helen Towner," which is the name of her collection of original artwork now on display at the yoga studio. ...
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Lambert brings 'really good time' to Show Me Center
(Local News ~ 02/27/15)
Miranda Lambert's reputation for feisty charisma and high energy spectacle brought a massive crowd to the sold-out Show Me Center on Thursday, and she didn't disappoint. She swaggered onto the giant M-shaped stage in a black, sleeveless Blondie T-shirt, kicking off the show with "Fastest Girl in Town" after a short video montage of iconic women like Christa McAuliffe and Amelia Earhart...
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3-year-old Wyatt Glastetter dies of rare cancer
(Local News ~ 02/27/15)
Wyatt Glastetter lost his battle with cancer Thursday at age 3. In 2012, at 18 months old, he was diagnosed with stage IV neuroblastoma, a rare disease in which a solid tumor is formed by nerve cells called neuroblasts. Normally, the cells grow and mature into functioning nerve cells. But in neuroblastoma, they become cancer cells instead...
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Advance boys basketball team bests Oran again to win district title
(High School Sports ~ 02/27/15)
The second-seeded Hornets jumped out to a 20-7 lead in the first eight minutes and never trailed, claiming their second consecutive district crown with a 66-49 win over top-seeded Oran.
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Police call death of Missouri auditor an 'apparent suicide'
(Local News ~ 02/27/15)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Missouri Auditor Tom Schweich, who had recently launched a Republican campaign for governor, fatally shot himself Thursday in what police described as an "apparent suicide," minutes after inviting reporters to his suburban St. Louis home for an interview...
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Adaptive reuse: Cape County's administrative building began as a Coke bottling plant
(Local News ~ 02/27/15)
A look back on the history of the building at 1 Barton Square in Jackson reveals its many faces, from Coca-Cola bottling plant to administrative office space. For a time, until the late 1980s, the entire block featured two buildings used by Coca-Cola for offices and production, a garage to repair company vehicles and a house. ...
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Elderly couple lose home in early morning fire
(Local News ~ 02/27/15)
An elderly couple lost their shelter after a mobile home fire occurred at 1:10 a.m. Thursday. Crews from Whitewater, Delta and Gordonville responded to the fire, which Delta Fire Protection District chief Alvin Frank Jr. said was on Route N, two and a half miles outside Delta...
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Southeast grad returns as costume designer for 'The King and I'
(Local News ~ 02/27/15)
For Tom Vaughn, a 1984 graduate of Southeast Missouri State University, returning to the campus as costume designer for "The King and I" represents coming full circle. Since graduation, Vaughn has forged an impressive career in the theater business...
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Do you want to build a snowman...
(Submitted Photo ~ 02/27/15)
This is my daughter, Aaliyah Brown and her Snowman.
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Today in History
(National News ~ 02/27/15)
Today is Friday, Feb. 27, the 58th day of 2015. There are 307 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Feb. 27, 1933, Germany's parliament building, the Reichstag, was gutted by fire. Chancellor Adolf Hitler, blaming the Communists, used the fire to justify suspending civil liberties...
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Column: I'm still gaga over Lady Gaga -- did you know she could sing?
(Column ~ 02/27/15)
My wife and I tried to watch "Birdman" a couple of days before the film won an Oscar for best picture. I say we "tried to watch" because we only lasted about 45 minutes into the movie before we said to each other, "I've had enough." "Birdman" is promoted as a comedy, but we weren't laughing. Is that because we are in that age-advantaged generation that remembers when funny movies were, well, funny?...
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Editorial: The Craders and Dobbinses are 'Friends of the University'
(Editorial ~ 02/27/15)
Stan and Debbie Crader of Jackson and Ken and Jeanine Dobbins will receive the Friends of the University Award today. Stan Crader is president of Crader Distributing Co., and Debbie Crader is a registered nurse. Ken Dobbins is president of Southeast Missouri State University; Jeanine, the university's first lady, worked in the area of literacy, and much more...
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Pot fight between DC Mayor, Congress could cost the city
(National News ~ 02/27/15)
WASHINGTON -- The new mayor of the nation's capital was hoping to get along fine with Republicans on Capitol Hill. Instead, they've threatened her with prison, and she has accused them of acting like bullies in a showdown over legal pot that could end up costing District of Columbia residents dearly...
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Regulators approve tougher rules for Internet providers
(National News ~ 02/27/15)
WASHINGTON -- Internet activists declared victory over the nation's big cable companies Thursday after the Federal Communications Commission voted to impose the toughest rules yet on broadband providers like Comcast, Verizon and AT&T to prevent them from creating paid fast lanes and slowing or blocking web traffic...
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Out of the past: Feb. 27
(Out of the Past ~ 02/27/15)
Bids are let for the renovation and conversion of Central Elementary School to high school classroom use by the Jackson Board of Education; the work will include new carpet, window replacement and tuck pointing, and water proofing. Construction workers are expected to remove tons of unexpected rock before the U.S. 61 widening project can move forward; workers are also waiting for the city of Jackson to complete the task of moving utility poles, a chore that has been held up by adverse weather...
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'Jihadi John' identified as London-raised college grad
(International News ~ 02/27/15)
LONDON -- The world knows him as "Jihadi John," the masked, knife-wielding militant in videos showing Western hostages being beheaded by the Islamic State group. On Thursday, he was identified as a London-raised university graduate known to British intelligence for more than five years...
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Speak Out 2/27/15
(Speak Out ~ 02/27/15)
For those people who are objecting to a voter ID for voting, please do not allow them to buy beer or cigarettes or many other things in our society. And when a cop pulls them over, ask them what they show: A photo ID. It's accepted everywhere under the sun. This notion that it impedes some people's opportunity to vote is bogus...
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Cape Girardeau police report 2/27/15
(Police/Fire Report ~ 02/27/15)
The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. n Jasimane D. Flennoy, 23, of Lilbourn was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated. n Tristan M.J. Amann, 19, 6801 State Highway 25, was arrested on suspicion of assault, resisting arrest, and minor in possession of alcohol...
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Births 2/27/15
(Births ~ 02/27/15)
Cruz Son to Anthony James and Miranda Jo Cruz of Jackson, Southeast Hospital, 12:57 p.m. Monday, Feb. 16, 2015. Name, Ezekiel James. Weight, 6 pounds, 3 ounces. Mrs. Cruz is the former Miranda Houseman, daughter of Karla Houseman and Ed Houseman of Millersville. She is employed at Oak Ridge Elementary School. Cruz is the son of Kim Avalos and Rigo Avalos of Jackson. He is employed at Propak Logistics...
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Marian Moore
(Obituary ~ 02/27/15)
Marian Earline Moore, 64, of Cape Girardeau died Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015, at Southeast Hospital. Visitation will be from 5 to 6 p.m. Monday at Ford & Sons Mt. Auburn Chapel. A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Donny Ford officiating...
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Carole Hunt
(Obituary ~ 02/27/15)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Carole Ann Myers Hunt, 66, of Perryville died peacefully Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015, at Perry County Memorial Hospital. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today, and from 6:30 a.m. until time of service Saturday at Young and Sons Funeral Home...
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Ann Huck
(Obituary ~ 02/27/15)
COMMERCE, Mo. -- Ann Alice Huck, 100, of Commerce died Monday, Feb. 23, 2015, at her home with family by her side. She was born Aug. 23, 1914, on Big Island, down river from Commerce, to Chauncy Conger "Hibbs" and Flora Ann Rasberry-Foster. She married Linus E. "Bud" Huck Oct. 3, 1936, in Fairfield, Illinois. He preceded her in death Sept. 4, 2001...
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Wyatt Glastetter
(Obituary ~ 02/27/15)
Wyatt Joel Glastetter, 3, of Jackson found Heaven Thursday, Feb. 26, 2015, after a long courageous battle with neuroblastoma, pediatric sympathetic nervous system cancer. Visitation will be Sunday from 4 to 8 p.m. at Ford and Sons Mt. Auburn Chapel. Parish prayers will be at 7...
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Georgia Bierschwal
(Obituary ~ 02/27/15)
Georgia L. Bierschwal, 92, of Cape Girardeau died Thursday, Feb. 26, 2015, at Fountainbleau Lodge. Crain Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Best Bet: Kapelle in concert
(Entertainment ~ 02/27/15)
St. Paul Lutheran Church, 223 W. Adams St. in Jackson, will host Kapelle, the Concordia University Chicago concert choir, at 7 p.m. Tuesday. The concert, "I Can Tell The World," will include a variety of pieces for wide audience appeal. Kapelle is the premier choral ensemble of the university. Chosen by audition, the choir prepares a variety of music for local and national audiences. The choir, which will perform throughout Poland this spring, has produced 11 recordings...
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Artifacts 2/27/15
(Entertainment ~ 02/27/15)
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. -- An opening reception for the solo exhibition of pastel artist Vicki Outman will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the Margaret Harwell Art Museum in Poplar Bluff. The exhibit will be displayed at the museum from Sunday through March 29. More information is available at mham.org/mar2015.html...
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Southeast concert will reach for the 'Stars'
(Entertainment ~ 02/27/15)
Music by John Williams from the iconic "Star Wars" films will be featured in the Southeast Missouri Symphony Orchestra's March 10 concert at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. The performance is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. in the Bedell Performance Hall...
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Spring recital to feature Southeast instructor Leslie Jones
(Entertainment ~ 02/27/15)
The Southeast Missouri State University Department of Music is featuring associate professor of music Leslie Jones in this year's spring faculty recital at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the Shuck Music Recital Hall on the university's River Campus. "The whole Southeast community is encouraged to come, not just the Cape Girardeau community. ...
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Oran girls basketball team wins district title
(High School Sports ~ 02/27/15)
BELL CITY, Mo. -- Senior Allie Cummins knocked down her first four shots of the game, and the Oran girls basketball team used dominant defense to cruise to a 60-19 victory over the St. Paul Lutheran Giants on Thursday in the Class 1 District 2 championship at Bell City High School.
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Guest commentary: Why I support a use tax in Cape Girardeau County
(Column ~ 02/27/15)
A tax is a tax is a tax. There, I have said it. I cannot deny it. I have had the unique opportunity for the past year to be a member of a Citizens Advisory Committee charged by the county commission to do a needs assessment for county buildings. Our mission was to do a determination on consolidation of county office facilities and to relocate all court functions to the county seat. ...
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2 loose llamas lassoed after running amok near Phoenix
(National News ~ 02/27/15)
SUN CITY, Ariz. -- Two quick-footed llamas that dashed in and out of traffic in a Phoenix-area retirement community were captured by authorities Thursday, causing a stir in the streets and on social media. Television footage showed a large, white llama and a smaller, black llama darting through the streets of Sun City during the lunch hour. ...
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Militants abduct more Christians, smash ancient artifacts
(International News ~ 02/27/15)
BEIRUT -- Islamic State militants seized more Christians from their homes in northeastern Syria in the past three days, bringing the total number abducted by the extremist group to over 220, activists said Thursday. At the same time, the extremists also released a video showing the continued destruction of the heritage of the lands under their control. It depicted men using sledgehammers to smash ancient Mesopotamian statues and other artifacts in Iraq's northern city of Mosul...
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High school roundup: SCC boys basketball team advances to district final
(High School Sports ~ 02/27/15)
All the local high school events reported Thursday to the Southeast Missourian.
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Prayer 2/27/15
(Prayer ~ 02/27/15)
O Lord Jesus, may we focus on what is right in your eyes. Amen.
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Scott County Central boys rally past Bernie to win district title
(High School Sports ~ 02/27/15)
BLOOMFIELD, Mo. -- In scientific terms, Scott County Central junior Jeffery Porter spent much of the second quarter of the Clas 2 District 1 championship game as potential energy.
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