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Bollinger county man to be arraigned on arson charge
(Local News ~ 03/20/15)
A Bollinger County man will be arraigned next week after an investigation revealed he may have started a house fire. Leslie Dean Balch, 43, is charged with second-degree arson, a felony. An investigation at Balch's home on Rural Route 1 in Marble Hill, Missouri, revealed a fire Wednesday at the one-story, wood-frame house had started in two locations by an ingnitable liquid, according to a probable-cause statement filed in the case...
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Bill to help Missouri's dairy industry heads to governor
(State News ~ 03/20/15)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Lawmakers on Thursday sent a bill aimed at spurring growth in Missouri's dairy industry to Democratic Gov. Jay Nixon's desk, one of the first bills to make it that far this session. Touted by sponsor Rep. Bill Reiboldt, R-Neosho, as the Dairy Revitalization Act, the measure earned a second nickname Thursday: "Obamacow." The name stems from a provision of the bill that would subsidize federal dairy insurance for up to 70 percent of farmers' premium payments...
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GOP donor backs Schweich's claims of anti-Semitic remarks
(State News ~ 03/20/15)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- A prominent Republican donor stepped forward Thursday to back up assertions that Missouri's GOP chairman had made negative remarks about the religion of the state auditor, who killed himself amid perceptions he was the target of an anti-Semitic whispering campaign...
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6-year-old heart patient's shooting death rattles St. Louis
(State News ~ 03/20/15)
ST. LOUIS -- Marcus Johnson Jr.'s parents figured a sunny day at the park was just what their son needed while recovering from heart surgery. Instead, the outing turned deadly when the 6-year-old was shot in the chest in an attack the parents said stemmed from a traffic dispute. A funeral for their boy was held Thursday, just over a week after the family visited O'Fallon Park on the north side of St. Louis following a doctor's appointment...
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Children's Center telethon to be held this weekend
(Local News ~ 03/20/15)
SIKESTON, Mo. -- This weekend's telethon for the Kenny Rogers Children's Center promises to offer something fun for of all ages. The 35th annual Kenny Rogers Children's Center Telethon will be Saturday and Sunday at the Sikeston Field House. "Even though it's the 35th telethon, the center has been around for 40 years, and in that time, we've never charged a family for any of the services they've received, and we're very proud of that," said Michelle Fayette, the organization's executive director.. ...
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Mother, son hurt in Poplar Bluff fire die
(Local News ~ 03/20/15)
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. -- A Poplar Bluff mother and her adult son, both of whom firefighters pulled from their burning North Street home last weekend, died earlier this week after family members removed them from life support. Tesson Trube, 43, died Tuesday in the burn unit at St. John's Mercy Hospital in St. Louis, while her 25-year-old son, Uriah Nelson, died Monday in the burn unit at The Regional Medical Center in Memphis, Tennessee. Both died of smoke inhalation...
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Plan to use fire stations as collateral voted down in Poplar Bluff
(Local News ~ 03/20/15)
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. -- The city of Poplar Bluff will not move forward with a proposal that would have used its three fire stations as collateral to secure $3 million in financing for technology and capital improvements. A motion to continue negotiations with Commerce Bank of Kansas City, Missouri, the sole bidder for the financing, failed 3-3 on Wednesday...
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Naylor child drowns in ditch after crash
(Local News ~ 03/20/15)
NAYLOR, Mo. -- A young Naylor girl apparently drowned Wednesday afternoon when the vehicle she was riding in ran off a Ripley County road into a flooded ditch. The girl, who was found by a Ripley County deputy, was identified as Alyssa Mitchell, 4, said Ripley County Coroner Mike Jackson...
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Blanchard applies to be Blue Ribbon school
(Local News ~ 03/20/15)
Teachers and students at Blanchard Elementary on Thursday morning celebrated as principal Barbara Kohlfeld submitted the school's application for a Blue Ribbon from the U.S. Department of Education. The Blue Ribbon Schools Program recognizes schools whose students achieve at very high levels or schools that make significant progress in closing the achievement gap...
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Women's History Month marked with weekend events
(Local News ~ 03/20/15)
Weekend celebrations of National Women's History Month will honor national and local contributions by women. Young and old are encouraged to attend the Saturday and Sunday events, said organizer Debra Mitchell-Braxton. Through a long career in higher education administration, Mitchell-Braxton said she's been able to participate in many events noting the achievements of women and said it's important to make sure such celebrations continue...
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Hundreds rally for Medicaid expansion at Missouri Capitol
(State News ~ 03/20/15)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Hundreds of people rallied at the Missouri Capitol on Thursday to call on lawmakers to expand Medicaid eligibility for low-income adults, despite resistance from Republican leaders who have called the issue a nonstarter. The roughly 300 people -- members of the Missouri Medicaid Coalition -- chanted, "Have the debate!" and marched through the halls surrounding the House and Senate, delaying the upper chamber an hour on the last day of session before lawmakers left for their spring break.. ...
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Man sentenced in online threat case tied to larger debate
(State News ~ 03/20/15)
SEATTLE -- A Washington man who posted Facebook comments threatening a former Ferguson, Missouri, police officer will avoid prison but has been ordered to stay off social media sites in a case that is part of a broader legal debate about when social media rants go beyond hyperbole and become a crime...
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Cape school officials tout bond issue for junior high renovation
(Local News ~ 03/20/15)
As school district officials stood in front of Cape Girardeau Central Junior High School this week, they envisioned how it will look if voters approve a $20 million bond issue in April. The measure -- Proposition 1 -- would provide about $10 million for renovations at the school. At the front of the building, parking and parent pickup areas would be improved, and the entrance would be more accessible for students with disabilities...
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Wybert says animal abuse charges at Safe Harbor unfounded
(Local News ~ 03/20/15)
The former president of a local no-kill animal sanctuary is hopeful the animal abuse charges filed against her will be dropped soon. Alice Wybert of Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary said accusations against her in the deaths of two cats, John Otis and Midnight, are misplaced...
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River Heritage Museum opens Saturday
(Local News ~ 03/20/15)
The Cape River Heritage Museum will open for its 2015 season Saturday. Guests are invited to visit the museum from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the old police and fire station at 538 Independence St. in Cape Girardeau. Admission is $3 for adults and $2 for children. The museum's regular hours will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday through Saturday...
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The Delta Award at SIUC
(Submitted Story ~ 03/20/15)
Please join the Friends of Morris Library to honor The Union County Historical and Genealogical Society and Museum with the Delta Award. Union County will present on the Union County history of migrants, South Pass, and artists. Date & Time: April 9, 2015 from 5-7 p.m...
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Cape Comic Con celebrates 10 years next month
(Entertainment ~ 03/20/15)
In less than a month, the 10th annual Cape Comic Con will transform the Osage Centre from mild-mannered complex to the biggest celebration of all things super the city's ever seen. "Last year, we topped 1,600 attendees," organizer Ken Murphy said. "It will by far be our largest attended show yet."...
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Magna-Tel, Inc. Continues Product Safety Leadership, Early Adopter of Industry's
(Submitted Story ~ 03/20/15)
(Cape Girardeau, MO) (March 20, 2015) -- Magna-Tel, Inc. www.magna-tel.com, today announced it is among the first to achieve 'Product Safety Aware' status in the Promotional Products Association International (PPAI) Product Safety Awareness Program. This means Magna-Tel, Inc. has met or exceeded the PPAI product safety training and education requirements...
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Hillcrest holds off Notre Dame boys basketball team at Class 4 final four
(High School Sports ~ 03/20/15)
The Bulldogs lost 60-57 to the Hornets in a state semifinal on Thursday. They'll play for third place on Friday.
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Southeast Missouri State baseball team wins series opener against UT Martin
(College Sports ~ 03/20/15)
It had been five weeks since the Southeast Missouri State baseball team last played a game at its home ballpark. After more than a month of rescheduled games and long road trips the Redhawks returned to Capaha Field on Friday afternoon. Their homecoming commenced with a 16-2 victory over UT Martin on Friday to open a three-game Ohio Valley Conference series...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 03/20/15)
Today is Friday, March 20, the 79th day of 2015. There are 286 days left in the year. Spring arrives at 6:45 p.m. EDT. Today's Highlight in History: On March 20, 1995, in Tokyo, 12 people were killed, more than 5,500 others sickened when packages containing the deadly chemical sarin were leaked on five separate subway trains by Aum Shinrikyo cult members...
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New museum in Jackson showcases our history
(Editorial ~ 03/20/15)
On March 15, a new venue officially opened in Jackson that celebrates local history as it aspires to become a regional tourist destination. The 2,000-square-foot Cape Girardeau History Center at 102 High St. began its new life in the former Andrew Jackson Bridal Co. building with an exhibit titled "Spring Into History." The installation features quilts by crafters including Lynn Taylor, whose award-winning work will be displayed until the beginning of June...
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Why we pay taxes, why we vote, why we take pride
(Column ~ 03/20/15)
Voters in Cape Girardeau and Cape Girardeau County will be making important decisions this year. They will be voting on plans to spend millions of dollars. Here are some thoughts about why I think these ballot issues are so important -- and why I think being informed and voting are duties we should take seriously...
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Out of the past: March 20
(Out of the Past ~ 03/20/15)
Winter makes a comeback overnight, when the mercury falls to 25 degrees at the municipal airport. David Diebold, market manager and co-owner of Diebold Orchards Inc. at Benton and Kelso, Missouri, says the low temperature may have done serious damage to the orchard's 7,000 peach trees...
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Records: Woman accused of taking baby said she was pregnant
(National News ~ 03/20/15)
LONGMONT, Colo. -- Court documents say a Colorado woman accused of cutting open the belly of a pregnant woman and removing her unborn baby had told her own family that she was pregnant. The documents obtained Thursday say suspect Dynel Lane asked her husband to accompany her to a prenatal appointment Wednesday...
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Births 3/20/15
(Births ~ 03/20/15)
Son to Jackie Marie Hall of Cape Girardeau, Saint Francis Medical Center, 12:38 p.m. Wednesday, March 11, 2015. Name, Colton Alexander. Weight, 7 pounds, 14 ounces. Ms. Hall is the daughter of Amy Kilburn and Ron Hall of Cape Girardeau. Daughter to Eulawndes Allen Bowers and Hillari Elaine Luebbers of Jackson, Saint Francis Medical Center, 10:56 p.m. ...
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Islamic State group claims Tunisia attack that killed 23
(International News ~ 03/20/15)
TUNIS, Tunisia -- The radical Islamic State group claimed responsibility Thursday for the attack on a famed Tunis museum that killed 23 people, wounded scores of tourists and upended the country's struggling tourism industry. Defying the extremists, hundreds of Tunisians rallied Thursday at the National Bardo Museum, the site of the attack, stepping around trails of blood and broken glass to proclaim their solidarity with the victims and with Tunisia's fledgling democracy...
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Vanuatu's cyclone survivors desperate for food, water
(International News ~ 03/20/15)
PORT VILA, Vanuatu -- Relief groups struggled to get supplies to residents living in Vanuatu's cyclone-ravaged outer islands Thursday as survivors grew desperate for food and water five days after the fierce storm flattened villages across the South Pacific nation...
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Draft agreement cuts Iran's nuclear hardware
(International News ~ 03/20/15)
LAUSANNE, Switzerland -- The United States and Iran are drafting elements of a nuclear deal that commits Tehran to a 40 percent cut in the number of machines it could use to make an atomic bomb, officials said Thursday. In return, Iranians would get quick relief from crippling economic sanctions and a partial lift of a U.N. embargo on conventional arms...
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Jackson police report 3/20/15
(Police/Fire Report ~ 03/20/15)
The Jackson Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. n Lucas E. Kaelin, 20, of Jackson was arrested on a Jackson warrant for failure to appear on an original charge of speeding. n Ronnie L. Bass, 49, of Marble Hill, Missouri, was arrested on suspicion of stealing...
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Jazz dance company Giordano Dance Chicago to perform at River Campus
(Entertainment ~ 03/20/15)
Known as America's original jazz dance company, Giordano Dance Chicago will bring its jazz repertoire to Bedell Performance Hall at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Celebrating its 51st season, Giordano Dance Chicago creates jazz dance choreography and has performed around the country and internationally...
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Wybert is unselfish
(Letter to the Editor ~ 03/20/15)
Editor's note: The following letter was written in response to a story published March 13 that stated Alice Wybert had been charged with two counts of animal abuse. A follow-up story is published in today's edition with Safe Harbor's side of the story...
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Southeast alumnus Brese Squires returns to Cape as opening act in concert
(Entertainment ~ 03/20/15)
In elementary school, a young Brese Squires was told by his music teacher he had a great voice. Like most children, he didn't take much notice of the compliment, but years later, as Squires began to get older, he realized the teacher may have been right all along...
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Dead cover band the Schwag truckin' to Pitter's Cafe this weekend
(Entertainment ~ 03/20/15)
If you already know who The Schwag are, you also probably already know they're playing at 9 p.m. Saturday at Pitter's Cafe and Lounge. If you've never heard of them, their full title, "Grateful Dead Experience: The Schwag" should give you a pretty good idea: They're a Dead cover band. But rather than the meticulous pursuit of perfection, the Schwag take a mellower tack...
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Cape Girardeau fire 3/20/15
(Police/Fire Report ~ 03/20/15)
* Medical assist calls were made to: Nash Road at 8:46 a.m.; North Middle Street at 9:07 a.m.; Jefferson Avenue at 10:24 a.m.; South Kingshighway at 12:19 p.m.; Haddock Street at 12:40 p.m.; North Frederick Street at 12:59 p.m.; South Mount Auburn Road at 1:29 p.m.; South Sprigg Street at 2:20 p.m...
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Cape Girardeau police 3/20/15
(Police/Fire Report ~ 03/20/15)
The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. n Adam J. Mouser, 23, 2820 Themis St., was arrested on a Cape Girardeau County warrant for burglary and stealing. n Edavion D. Wade, 17, 1416 N. Spanish St., was arrested on a Jackson warrant for failure to appear for contempt of court...
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Arnie Wachter
(Obituary ~ 03/20/15)
Arnold "Arnie" Wachter, 87, of Jackson died Thursday, March 19, 2015, at his home. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday and from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Jackson. The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the church, with the Rev. Jason Shaw officiating. Burial will be in Russell Heights Cemetery...
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Gary Stevens
(Obituary ~ 03/20/15)
Gary Lee Stevens, 73, of Cape Girardeau died Thursday, March 19, 2015, at his home. He was born July 14, 1941, in Cape Girardeau, to Edwin "Sonny" and Bertha O. Johnson Stevens. He and Judy Elyce Fisk were married Sept. 2, 1976, in Oklahoma City. Gary was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church...
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Michael Spicer
(Obituary ~ 03/20/15)
Michael L. Spicer, 56, of Cape Girardeau died Wednesday, March 18, 2015, at Southeast Hospital. Arrangements are incomplete at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home.
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Ella Schiwitz
(Obituary ~ 03/20/15)
BENTON, Mo. -- Ella Dean Schiwitz, 81, of Benton died Thursday, March 19, 2015, at her home. Arrangements are incomplete at Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Benton.
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Beverly Piepenbrok
(Obituary ~ 03/20/15)
Beverly Piepenbrok, 71, of Jackson died Thursday, March 19, 2015, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. Arrangements are incomplete at McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson.
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Marjorie Bollinger
(Obituary ~ 03/20/15)
KELSO, Mo. -- Marjorie Sophia "Grandma Marge" Bollinger, 95, of Kelso died Wednesday, March 18, 2015, at Life Care Center in Cape Girardeau. She was born Dec. 13, 1919, in Kelso, to John and Matilda Westendorf Ludwig. She and Lyman Joseph Bollinger were married June 15, 1940, in Kelso. He preceded her in death April 24, 1968...
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Southeast Missouri State tennis team falls to Northwestern State
(College Sports ~ 03/20/15)
The Southeast Missouri State tennis team fell to Northwestern State 6-1 on Thursday in Natchitoches, Louisiana. Maria Montenegro defeated Barbara Kollarova 6-3, 6-4 at No. 4 singles to earn the Redhawks' only point of the day. Southeast (1-13) lost in straight sets at No. 1, No. 2, No. 3 and No. 5 singles, while the Redhawks' Annisa Warasanti fell to Kateryna Piatakova in three sets, 6-4, 2-6, 1-0 (10-5)...
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Jets' Ladd scores decisive goal in SO vs. Blues
(Professional Sports ~ 03/20/15)
WINNIPEG, Manitoba -- Andrew Ladd scored the decisive shootout goal to give the Winnipeg Jets a 2-1 victory over the St. Louis Blues on Thursday night. Drew Stafford netted the only goal in regulation for the Jets. David Backes scored the lone goal for the Blues...
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Niese helps Mets' split squad beats Cardinals 7-2
(Professional Sports ~ 03/20/15)
JUPITER, Fla. -- Jon Niese struck out six in four innings, and a New York Mets' split squad defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 7-2 Thursday. Niese allowed one run and three hits and walked none in his third and longest outing of spring training. He had a 3.40 ERA in 30 starts last year, when he went on the disabled list twice, with elbow inflammation and a strained left shoulder...
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Zoo discovers bear is female, not male
(National News ~ 03/20/15)
PHOENIX -- The Phoenix Zoo is 'fessing up to what it calls an "embearassing" mistake regarding one of its animals. Zoo officials say they were planning to transfer Luka to the Nashville, Tennessee, zoo when they recently discovered the 2-year-old Andean bear is a female, not a male as thought. ...
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Artifacts 3/20/15
(Entertainment ~ 03/20/15)
The Arts Council of Southeast Missouri and Cape Comic Con are offering a free Saturday Social comic-book drawing workshop from 1 to 3 p.m Saturday at the Arts Council, 32 N. Main St. in Cape Girardeau. The workshop is open to all ages, but parental supervision is required for children younger than 12. ...
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Best bet: Organ showcase
(Entertainment ~ 03/20/15)
The Southeast Missouri State University Department of Music will present Organ Showcase at 3 p.m. Sunday at Old St. Vincent's Catholic Church, 131 S. Main St. in Cape Girardeau. The performance will feature the church's 27-rank Schantz pipe organ and university organ students and faculty playing the works of Johann Krebs, J.S. Bach, Louis Vierne, Alexandre Guilmant and others. Admission is free...
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Prayer 3/20/15
(Prayer ~ 03/20/15)
O Lord Jesus, thank you for the peace that comes through knowing you. Amen.
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Candidate questionnaire: Elizabeth Sinn-Brown
(Local News ~ 03/20/15)
Name: Elizabeth Sinn-Brown Age: 39 Place of birth: Cape Girardeau Spouse, children's names: Mike, husband Gavin Nolan Ava Occupation: Respiratory Therapist Employer: Southeast Hospital Businesses owned, all or part: None Previous offices held or sought: None...
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Candidate questionnaire: Jeff L. Hahs
(Local News ~ 03/20/15)
Name: Jeff L. Hahs Age: 60 Place of birth: Kansas City, MO Spouse, children's names: Anita (Seabaugh) Hahs Adam Hahs (wife-Cara Brotherton Hahs) Austin Hahs (wife-Elizabeth Bierer Hahs) Grandchildren: Hayley, Cooper, Layla, & Sadie (two enrolled at Oak Ridge School)...
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Candidate questionnaire: Jayme Perry
(Local News ~ 03/20/15)
Name: Jayme Perry Age: 37 Place of birth: Cape Girardeau, Mo Spouse, children's names: Travis Perry, Triston Perry Occupation: Store clerk Employer: The Delta Quick Mart Businesses owned, all or part: Redneck Renaissance Previous offices held or sought: Delta Spirit Committee advisor, also involved in Delta Booster Club...
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