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Chaffee softball team undergoes big turnaround in final four run
(High School Sports ~ 10/22/15)
The program never had a team reach the state semifinals until this season when the Red Devils claimed the district title as a No. 3 seed and continued their march with a 2-0 win over Norwood in a state sectional and a 10-7 victory over Van-Far in a state quarterfinal.
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Cape store honored with 9/11 memento
(Local News ~ 10/22/15)
Jack Carter is a traveling man, and on Wednesday, his travels took him to Holloway Carpet One in Cape Girardeau. Carter, a retired New York firefighter who pitched in at ground zero Sept. 11, 2001, volunteers for the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation. ...
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More skunks are on the loose this fall on Southeast campus
(Local News ~ 10/22/15)
Walking around Southeast Missouri State University this fall, especially late at night or early in the morning, students may encounter a skunk or two. The nocturnal animals, known for their ability to emit strong odors, are common on campus and have been spotted recently on Greek Hill...
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SoutheastHEALTH bond rating holds steady; profitability returns
(Local News ~ 10/22/15)
After a number of measures intended to stop a series of downgrades, SoutheastHEALTH's revenue bond rating held steady last quarter, maintaining a B grade. Fitch Ratings, a provider of credit ratings, commentary and research, revised the rating watch for SoutheastHEALTH from negative to evolving on $90.5 million in Cape Girardeau County Development Authority hospital revenue bonds (series 2007) issued on behalf of Southeast Missouri Hospital Association...
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Felony-convicted coroner can stay in office until sentencing
(Local News ~ 10/22/15)
Determining how and when an elected official can be removed from office is a difficult process. It is strictly guided by Missouri statutes and leaves little wiggle room for municipalities. Perry County is the most recent municipality in the area to find itself brushing up on the state's public office forfeiture statutes. County Coroner Herbert Miller was found guilty of financial exploitation of the elderly and theft during a jury trial last week...
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Pallet company fire considered suspicious
(Local News ~ 10/22/15)
BLODGETT, Mo. -- The state fire marshal's office is investigating a suspicious fire at Pallet Connection and Farms just outside of Blodgett in Scott County. "There's some things that seem out of the ordinary," Missouri Division of Fire Safety spokesman Mike O'Connell said...
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Fire destroys house near Jackson winery
(Local News ~ 10/22/15)
Fruitland firefighters were first on the scene of a fire that destroyed a house near the Steele Crest Winery at 2055 State Highway Y near Jackson. The single-story home had been reduced to a brick shell when firefighters were starting to pack up their equipment at 5 p.m. Wednesday. Firefighters responded to the fire report at 1:35 p.m...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 10/22/15)
Today is Thursday, October 22, the 295th day of 2015. There are 70 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On October 22, 1962, in a nationally broadcast address, President John F. Kennedy revealed the presence of Soviet-built missile bases under construction in Cuba and announced a quarantine of all offensive military equipment being shipped to the Communist island nation...
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Cards put together season to cherish, remember
(Editorial ~ 10/22/15)
The St. Louis Cardinals finished a historic season last week. St. Louis lost in the division series to the rival Cubs, ending high hopes for another World Series appearance. But the season was still one to admire, if you're a Cardinals fan. Injuries were a big part of 2015. Numerous key players spent time on the disabled list, including Adam Wainwright, Matt Holliday, Matt Adams, Randal Grichuk, Jon Jay, Jordan Walden and Carlos Martinez, to name a few...
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End-of-life care
(Letter to the Editor ~ 10/22/15)
I read with great alarm Michael Shannon's attack on Compassion & Choices. I am a 73-year-old man in good health, and have become increasingly concerned with the direction that care for the infirm and aged has been heading. The life expectancy of the aging population has increased, resulting from medical advances, both in prescription drugs and medical procedures...
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Hooked on Science: Bleeding paper
(Community ~ 10/22/15)
Materials n Goldenrod paper n Baking soda n Water n Vinegar n Paper plates Instructions STEP 1: Mix 1/4 cup baking soda with 1/4 cup of warm water in a paper plate. Dip the palm of your hand into the baking soda and water. Describe and classify the baking soda and water by its observable properties...
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Schools across US find alternatives to suspending students
(Community ~ 10/22/15)
DALLAS -- The recent arrest of a 14-year-old Muslim boy whose teacher mistook his homemade clock for a bomb led to widespread ridicule of school officials and accusations Islamophobia may have played a part. It earned Ahmed Mohamed an invitation to the White House, where the Irving, Texas, teen will attend astronomy night Monday. But it also got him a three-day suspension, which he said the district insisted he serve even after it was clear it was just a clock...
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Wilma Wolfe
(Obituary ~ 10/22/15)
Wilma Lee Wolfe, 78, of Scott City died Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2015, at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau. She was born May 24, 1937, in Illmo to John Willard and Cecile Helen Simpson Wolfe. She worked at Lone Star. She is survived by two nephews, Billy and Greg Brooks of California, and a niece, Pam Brooks of California...
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Robert Lange
(Obituary ~ 10/22/15)
ORAN, Mo. -- Robert George Lange, 84, of Oran passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2015, at Capetown in Cape Girardeau. He was born in North Star, Ohio, on Jan. 28, 1931, to the late George and Margaret Gelhaus Lange. He married Dolores E. Huelskamp on Nov. 17, 1951, and she survives...
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Out of the past: Oct. 22
(Out of the Past ~ 10/22/15)
A representative of BFI Inc., which handles about a third of the city's commercial trash accounts, asks the Cape Girardeau City Council to consider bidding out the residential trash service; city officials say that would allow a private company to monopolize an essential service, with no safeguards as to quality of service...
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Man detained in road-rage killing of 4-year-old girl
(National News ~ 10/22/15)
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- Police detained a man on Wednesday in connection with the road-rage killing of a 4-year-old girl who was shot in the backseat of her father's truck after he picked up her and her brother from school, signaling a possible break in a case that has horrified the public...
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Study shows value of knee replacement surgery, other options
(National News ~ 10/22/15)
People with knees worn out by arthritis will get more pain relief from joint replacement surgery, but it has more risks, and there's a good chance less drastic approaches would help. That's the bottom line from the first study strictly to test other treatments against knee replacement, an operation done hundreds of thousands of times a year in the U.S...
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Survey: Marijuana use in U.S. adults doubles in decade
(National News ~ 10/22/15)
CHICAGO -- Marijuana use among U.S. adults doubled over a decade, rising to almost 10 percent or more than 22 million mostly recreational users, government surveys show. The trend reflects a cultural shift and increasingly permissive views about the drug, the researchers say, noting other studies have shown increasing numbers of adults think marijuana should be legalized. Recreational use is permitted in four states...
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Teen recounts deadly beating inside secretive church
(National News ~ 10/22/15)
NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. -- Called to a meeting in the sanctuary of their church, teenage brothers Christopher and Lucas Leonard were told to stand and answer for what they had done. When the answers didn't come, the beatings began. Christopher Leonard, 17, said he was punched in the stomach by a fellow church member. ...
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Career criminal arrested in slaying of NYC police officer
(National News ~ 10/22/15)
NEW YORK -- A career criminal accused of killing a police officer had been released from jail into a drug diversion program and was wanted in a shooting last month, said Police Commissioner William Bratton, noting the suspect had shown an increasing level of violence and shouldn't have been on the streets...
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Sitting back and relaxing at Wellness Fair
(Local News ~ 10/22/15)
Bill Loos, right, chuckles as Steve Haas of American Mattress pushes the recline button on the chair Wednesday during the Southeast Missourian Wellness and Health Fair at the Isle Casino Cape Girardeau Event Center. About 180 people attended the fair that offered free screenings for adults and seniors, giveaways, literature and a variety of health tips from area health-care providers and vendors...
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House GOP floats debt-limit alternatives as deadline looms
(National News ~ 10/22/15)
WASHINGTON -- Washington is barreling toward a deadline to raise the government's borrowing cap and avert a first-ever default on U.S. payments, but there's no sign yet on Capitol Hill of a viable solution. Instead, the Republican-controlled House is moving ahead on tea party-blessed legislation related to the debt limit that has no chance of making it through the Senate, much less of being signed by President Barack Obama...
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House Freedom Caucus says it supports Ryan for speaker
(National News ~ 10/22/15)
WASHINGTON -- The hardline House Freedom Caucus said Wednesday it is supporting Rep. Paul Ryan for speaker of the House, all but guaranteeing he'll get the job and potentially heralding a new start for a divided House GOP. The group of about three dozen rebellious conservatives, who have caused fits for the GOP leadership, stressed their support for Ryan was not an official endorsement because they couldn't muster the 80 percent agreement such an announcement would require. ...
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Joe says no; gives a boost to Clinton
(National News ~ 10/22/15)
WASHINGTON -- After months of indecision, Vice President Joe Biden said Wednesday he won't be a candidate in the 2016 White House campaign, solidifying Hillary Rodham Clinton's status as the Democratic front-runner and the party's likely heir to President Barack Obama's legacy...
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Vatican denies report that pope is in ill health
(International News ~ 10/22/15)
VATICAN CITY -- The Vatican on Wednesday denied Pope Francis is in ill health, saying his head is "absolutely perfect" after an Italian newspaper reported he has a small, curable brain tumor. The Japanese brain cancer specialist identified in the report as having made the diagnosis denied ever having examined the pontiff...
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Assad-Putin meeting signals push to end Syria crisis
(International News ~ 10/22/15)
MOSCOW -- Bashar Assad's surprise meeting with Vladimir Putin could signal Russia ultimately seeks a political settlement after weeks of airstrikes in Syria. But the terms of such an arrangement are uncertain, and questions remain whether Moscow will seek the departure of its longtime ally or try for a power-sharing agreement...
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4-H members show a passion for fashion
(Community ~ 10/22/15)
Anna Ahrens and Maggie Howe of Cape Girardeau County have a true passion for fashion. Ahrens, 10, and Howe, 14, recently competed in the state 4-H Fashion Revue Competition on Sept. 19 in Columbia, Missouri. The state Fashion Revue is where "youth have the opportunity to demonstrate what they've learned about clothing construction, consumerism, appearance, grooming habits, clothing selections and more," according to the state 4-H website...
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Missouri candidate to try to legalize medical marijuana
(State News ~ 10/22/15)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- A candidate for Missouri lieutenant governor says he's launching a campaign to legalize medical marijuana in the state. Brad Bradshaw, a Democrat, said Tuesday he's submitted a medical marijuana initiative petition to the state Secretary of State's office for review. If the petition is approved and garners enough signatures, Missouri voters would decide next year whether the state constitution should be amended to allow the sale of marijuana for medical reasons...
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St. Louis giving back money from red-light camera violations
(State News ~ 10/22/15)
ST. LOUIS -- St. Louis is giving back $5.6 million to motorists who paid red-light camera tickets since early last year. The city announced the give-back program Wednesday. It applies to red-light camera tickets paid between Feb. 11, 2014, and Aug. 19 this year. More than 56,000 people paid $100 fines for those violations...
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St. Louis police step up patrols after spate of church fires
(State News ~ 10/22/15)
ST. LOUIS -- St. Louis police are stepping up patrols and trying to develop profiles of possible suspects in a spate of fires that have damaged six churches in largely black neighborhoods during the past two weeks, the city's police chief said. Sam Dotson also said Tuesday the churches damaged during the suspicious fires Oct. 8 through Oct. 18 vary denominationally and are within a few miles of each other...
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Lewis Washington offers versatility, advantage for Southeast Missouri State football team's offense
(College Sports ~ 10/22/15)
Southeast Missouri State senior Lewis Washington is listed as a fullback on the football team, but he brings more to the offense than a typical fullback. He lines up all over the offense. Washington has also seen time as a running back, tight end and wide receiver this season...
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Jackson boys soccer team ends regular season with win over Fredericktown
(High School Sports ~ 10/22/15)
All scores were reported to the Southeast Missourian on Wednesday.
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Gurley rolling for Rams despite not being 100 percent
(Professional Sports ~ 10/22/15)
ST. LOUIS -- The last two games, Todd Gurley has 305 yards rushing. Just wait, St. Louis Rams coach Jeff Fisher says, till the rookie is 100 percent. The 10th pick of the draft appears ahead of schedule coming off left knee surgery that cut short his final college season at Georgia. He's wearing a brace in games to protect the knee, but that hasn't been a hindrance, judging from the production...
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Class 1 final four capsules
(High School Sports ~ 10/22/15)
The Tigers have outscored their opponents 41-8 in the postseason, including an 18-0 victory over Linn County in a state sectional. They followed it up with a 4-2 win in eight innings over Stanberry in the quarterfinals. DeKalb reached the state bracket with a 9-6 victory over Maysville in the Class 1 District 14 championship...
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Southeast provost candidate makes her pitch
(Local News ~ 10/22/15)
Bette Bergeron, who is among five candidates vying to become Southeast Missouri State University's next provost, met with faculty, staff and students Wednesday at Academic Hall and explained why she wants to be the university's next chief academic officer...
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Scott County sheriff warns of phone scams
(Local News ~ 10/22/15)
BENTON, Mo. -- The Scott County Sheriff's Office received several reports Tuesday about a person attempting to get money from people over the phone by telling them of a warrant being issued for their arrest. In two instances, the person posed as a Scott County deputy, according to information from the sheriff's office...
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Highway Patrol rules no foul play in Kennett man's death
(Local News ~ 10/22/15)
KENNETT, Mo. -- The Missouri State Highway Patrol has determined no foul play was involved in the death of a man in police custody. Ernest Williams, 43, died early Sunday after being arrested by Kennett police. The Kennett Police Department requested the Highway Patrol's Division of Crime Control investigate Williams' death. After an autopsy Monday, the Division of Crime Control reported Tuesday afternoon Williams' death was by natural causes...
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Four charged for setting fire in park
(Local News ~ 10/22/15)
STEELE, Mo. -- Two adults and two juveniles face charges in connection with a fire set at Joe Saliba Park. On Sept. 22, Steele Police received a report of a fire set inside the men's restroom at the park. "Upon arrival, officers found burned paper on the floor inside the restroom. Fortunately, there was no structure damage; the trash can was also missing from the restroom but was later recovered," said Steele Chief of Police Billy Joe Stanfield. He said the trash can also was damaged by fire...
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Capaha Park to host ribbon cutting for finished projects
(Local News ~ 10/22/15)
To celebrate the completion of two Capaha Park projects, the city of Cape Girardeau will hold a ribbon cutting at the park Friday. The public is welcome to join the celebration, which begins at 11 a.m. The newest additions include a playground and pavilion. They take the place of an old playground, placed in the area that once held the Capaha Pool until it was demolished in 2011...
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Cape Girardeau County Commission agenda 10/22/15
(Local News ~ 10/22/15)
Cape Girardeau County Commission 1 Barton Square, Jackson 9 a.m. today Approval of minutes n Minutes of the Oct. 15 meeting Communications/reports -- other elected officials n None at this time Public comments n Items listed on agenda Routine business...
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Netanyahu causes uproar by linking Palestinians to Holocaust
(International News ~ 10/22/15)
JERUSALEM -- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sparked an uproar in Israel on Wednesday by suggesting a World War II-era Palestinian leader persuaded the Nazis to adopt their Final Solution to exterminate 6 million Jews. Holocaust experts and survivors slammed Netanyahu's comments as historically inaccurate and serving the interests of Holocaust deniers by lessening the responsibility of Adolf Hitler and the Nazis...
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Hoverboard rules given to 'Back to Future' fans
(International News ~ 10/22/15)
VIENNA -- It was the day Marty McFly landed in the future -- and Austria's transport ministry was ready with guidelines for hoverboards. Fans of "Back to the Future 2" know McFly arrived Oct. 21, 2015. They also will remember the hoverboard sequence, with McFly being chased by Biff and his gang on flying skateboards. These never may go beyond the prototype stage. But the ministry issued tongue-in-cheek rules on their use to mark "Back to the Future" day...
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Alyssa Wiggins
(Obituary ~ 10/22/15)
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Alyssa Renee Wiggins, 20, of Springfield, formerly of Waynesville, Missouri, died Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015, in Springfield. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home...
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Cape Girardeau police report 10/22/15
(Police/Fire Report ~ 10/22/15)
Cape Girardeau The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests n Jarvis Terence Patterson, 27, 521 Frederick St., was arrested on a Dunklin County, Missouri, warrant for probation violation, a Cape Girardeau warrant for weapon offense and a Butler County, Missouri, warrant for probation violation...
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Jackson police report 10/22/15
(Police/Fire Report ~ 10/22/15)
JACKSON The Jackson Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrest n Taylor M. P. Newsom, 17, 930 E. Main St., was arrested on suspicion of assault on a law enforcement officer and possession of tobacco by a person under the age of 18...
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Military preparedness, Congressional budgets
(Column ~ 10/22/15)
The Association of the U.S. Army is a private not-for-profit organization founded in 1950 to act as an advocacy group for the U.S. Army. Its annual conference and trade show opened Oct. 13 and through it we can get an idea of the issues facing the U.S. Army as it tries to be prepared for new global challenges...
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Births 10/22/15
(Births ~ 10/22/15)
Daughter to Matthew Dwight Simms and Deana Michelle Latham of Sikeston, Missouri, Saint Francis Medical Center, 6:01 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015. Name, Addilyn Rain. Weight, 6 pounds, 11 ounces. Second child, first daughter. Latham is the daughter of Gregory and Stacy Latham of Benton, Missouri, and Brian and Jessie Stewart. Simms is the son of Cynthia Milam of Benton...
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Prayer 10/22/15
(Prayer ~ 10/22/15)
O Lord Jesus, may we be strong and courageous, serving you in all things. Amen.
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Southeast Missouri State men's basketball team loses two junior transfers
(College Sports ~ 10/22/15)
The Southeast Missouri State men's basketball team already was lacking experience at forward and now the Redhawks have taken another hit. Junior transfer forwards Clyde Santee and Xavion Dillon's departure from the team was announced Thursday. The 6-foot-7, 215-pound Santee, who signed with Southeast in May, "did not meet qualifications of being a 4-2-4 transfer," according to first-year coach Rick Ray...
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