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After two resignations, Legislature will try again on ethics
(State News ~ 01/04/16)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Missouri lawmakers in 2016 again will try to rein in state ethics laws that are some of the loosest in the nation, this year against a backdrop of allegations of inappropriate actions toward interns by former legislators some say added to public mistrust of the Legislature...
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Missouri, Illinois assess damage, cleanup after floods
(State News ~ 01/04/16)
KINCAID, Ill. -- The Mississippi River and many of its tributaries continued their retreat Sunday from historic and deadly winter flooding, leaving the silt amid a massive cleanup and recovery effort likely to take weeks, if not months. The flood, fueled by more than 10 inches of rain over a three-day period that began Christmas Day, is blamed for 25 deaths in Illinois and Missouri, reflecting Sunday's discovery of the body of a second teenager who drowned in central Illinois' Christian County...
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Area gyms offer distinct advantages for New Year's resolutions
(Local News ~ 01/04/16)
People in Southeast Missouri resolving to get into shape in 2016 have a variety of options when looking for a gym to join. From fitness centers with pools to smaller gyms that are open 24 hours, at least one thing remains a constant: an uptick in memberships at the beginning of the new year...
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Jackson Civic Center grand opening set for Jan. 24
(Local News ~ 01/04/16)
With only three weeks left before the Jackson Civic Center's grand opening, fundraising efforts have kicked into high gear to obtain extra equipment for the facility. The facility's grand opening will be at 2 p.m. Jan. 24. By the end of 2015, $141,000 had been donated, Kathy Johnson, chairwoman of the Civic Center fundraising committee, said Friday...
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SOTO Property Solutions Acquires Metroplex Management LLC in Fenton, Missouri
(Submitted Story ~ 01/04/16)
SOTO Property Solutions Acquires Metroplex Management LLC in Fenton, MO: Expanding St Louis Influence Cape Girardeau, MO, January 4, 2016 -- SOTO Property Solutions is acquiring a St Louis property management company, Metroplex Management in Fenton, MO. SOTO Property Solutions is excited to grow their impact in the St Louis market...
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Two Coast Guard H-65 'Dolphin' helicopters flying from Cape's Airport
(Submitted Photo ~ 01/04/16)
Dolphin H-65 helicopters of the U.S. Coast Guard fly from Cape Sunday afternoon, providing surveillance and rescue support of the flood-stricken areas around Cape and into neighboring states.
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Business notebook: Startup firms seek alternatives to meat
(Business ~ 01/04/16)
Patrick Brown is on an improbable mission: Make a burger Americans love, minus the meat. Veggie patties have been around for decades, but Brown and others want to make foods without animal products that look, cook and taste like the real thing -- and can appeal to the masses, the Associated Press reported...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 01/04/16)
Today in History Today is Monday, Jan. 4, the fourth day of 2016. There are 362 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Jan. 4, 1896, Utah was admitted as the 45th state. On this date: In 1821, the first native-born American saint, Elizabeth Ann Seton, died in Emmitsburg, Maryland...
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By the book: Pocahontas residents build Little Free Library to share with community
(01/04/16)
Doris Dace didn't have a library in her community, so she built her own. It houses a variety of materials and genres, it's open 24/7, and users don't even need a library card. It's a Little Free Library, and it's part of a growing movement to build small, free-standing bookshelves in communities, where residents are encouraged to "Take a book. Return a book."...
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Starting fresh: Money habits to adopt in the new year
(01/04/16)
The new year is here, and many people are looking back and evaluating things they could have done differently in the past. Some people decide to change physical things about themselves. For others, the new year represents a chance to change their financial landscapes, and make changes in that area...
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'What would Harry do?': Recent retiree Harry Schumer looks back on 28 years of firefighting in Cape Girardeau
(01/04/16)
When Harry Schumer says it takes a certain type of person to walk into a burning building, it's not bravado -- there's just no better way to describe the essential truth of firefighting. Schumer doesn't seem too sure why he enjoyed fighting fires so much for 28 years...
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A marriage milestone: Creative ideas for celeberating your 25th anniversary
(01/04/16)
The baby boom generation has put its own stamp on many traditions, so why should 25th wedding anniversaries be different? Many couples are ditching convention when it comes to marking the milestone. "When they get to these more dramatic occasions, so many couples want to do something exciting and different. ...
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Now Read This: 'The Day We Met' by Rowan Coleman
(01/04/16)
I once heard that if you misplace your car keys occasionally, that's normal. However, if you forget what they are used for, that could be dementia. There are times when a person's name escapes me or I forget what I am doing, and I immediately panic and think, "Is this it? Is it Alzheimer's?" Then when I remember, I breathe a sigh of relief. I'm safe. For now...
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Drink up: Five amazing things you didn't know about your favorite cup of joe
(01/04/16)
If your morning simply doesn't begin until you've had that first cup of coffee, you're not alone. Americans everywhere love their joe, and research shows 37 percent of American workers can't even get dressed for work without their first cup of coffee. Nearly half of American workers consume at least three cups of coffee each day...
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Communities cook meals for hundreds on Christmas Day
(Editorial ~ 01/04/16)
Stories about holiday generosity refuel us, which is much needed in a world that tends to deplete. Stooges restaurant in Jackson and Student Santas in Cape Girardeau made Christmas special for many in our community. It's difficult enough finding an open restaurant or store on Christmas Day, as business owners are generally home with their families, allowing their employees the same opportunity. ...
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Vacation over, Obama looks to cut gun violence
(National News ~ 01/04/16)
WASHINGTON -- Hawaiian vacation over, President Barack Obama said he is energized for his final year in office and ready to tackle unfinished business, turning immediate attention to the issue of gun violence. Obama scheduled a meeting today with Attorney General Loretta Lynch to discuss a three-month review of what steps he could take to help reduce gun violence. The president is expected to use executive action to strengthen background checks required for gun purchases...
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Militia members occupy U.S. building in Oregon after protest
(National News ~ 01/04/16)
BURNS, Ore. -- The remote high desert of eastern Oregon became the latest flashpoint for anti-government sentiment as armed protesters occupied a national wildlife refuge to object to a prison sentence for local ranchers for burning federal land. Ammon Bundy -- son of Nevada rancher Cliven Bundy, who was involved in a 2014 standoff with the government over grazing rights -- is among the people at the headquarters of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge. ...
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NTSB releases photos of missing ship in final resting place
(National News ~ 01/04/16)
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Federal accident investigators are considering launching another search of the wreckage of a freighter that sank in October in an attempt to find the ship's "black box." Tom Roth-Roffy, the lead investigator for National Transportation Safety Board, said a weekslong search found one of El Faro's missing decks, but not the mast where the ship's voyage data recorder was attached. The agency on Sunday released the first images of the ship in its final resting place...
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India troops still fighting 2 gunmen at air base
(International News ~ 01/04/16)
PATHANKOT, India -- Indian troops still were battling at least two gunmen Sunday night at an air-force base near the border with Pakistan, more than a day and a half after the compound came under attack, a top government official said. At least seven troops and four gunmen have been killed in the fighting so far...
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Mexico mayor slain a day after taking office
(International News ~ 01/04/16)
MEXICO CITY -- Three people, including a minor, were being held Sunday in the slaying of a newly inaugurated mayor in a gang-troubled central Mexican city. Morelos Gov. Graco Ramirez ordered flags on state buildings flown at half-mast and called for three days of mourning after the murder of Temixco Mayor Gisela Mota...
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Saudis cut ties with Iran after Shiite cleric execution
(International News ~ 01/04/16)
TEHRAN, Iran -- Saudi Arabia announced Sunday it was severing diplomatic relations with Shiite powerhouse Iran amid escalating tensions over the Sunni kingdom's execution of a prominent Shiite cleric. The move came hours after protesters stormed and set fire to the Saudi Embassy in Tehran and followed criticism by Iran's top leader of the Saudis' execution of Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr...
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Missouri's social safety net shrinks with new laws
(State News ~ 01/04/16)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Missouri's social safety net shrank this month as new laws forced an end to welfare payments for some families and reduced how long the unemployed can receive benefits. Additional tax breaks took effect Friday for military retirees and some businesses. Cities will be subject to stricter limits on how much money they can reap from traffic tickets. And dogs will get more spacious living quarters at commercial breeding facilities...
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Why you should consider freezing your credit reports
(Business ~ 01/04/16)
NEW YORK -- Freeze your credit reports before you get burned. That's the message from security experts, consumer advocates and some state attorneys general. They said more people should consider a credit freeze as a way to block identity thieves from opening new credit cards and other accounts in your name. They recommend a freeze even if your identity hasn't been stolen...
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U.S. stocks end 2015 mostly flat, capping a volatile year
(Business ~ 01/04/16)
The U.S. stock market took investors for a wild ride in 2015, but in the end it was a trip to nowhere. Despite veering between record highs and the steepest dive in four years, the stock market ended the year essentially flat, delivering the weakest performance since 2008. That means if you invested in a fund that tracks the Standard & Poor's 500 index, you have little to show for the past 12 months...
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U.S. repeals meat labeling law after rulings against it
(Business ~ 01/04/16)
WASHINGTON -- It's now harder to find where your beef or pork was born, raised and slaughtered. After more than a decade of wrangling, Congress repealed a labeling law last month that required retailers to include the animal's country of origin on packages of red meat. It was a victory for the meat industry, which had fought the law in Congress and the courts since the early 2000s...
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Russell Hagler
(Obituary ~ 01/04/16)
Russell E. Hagler, 87, of Cape Girardeau, formerly of Mounds and Tamms, Illinois, passed away at 3:15 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016, at the Chaffee Nursing Home in Chaffee, Missouri. Russell was born March 10, 1928, in Unity, Illinois, son of the late Russell E. Hagler and Izola (Martin) Hagler...
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Frank Bertrand
(Obituary ~ 01/04/16)
Frank C. Bertrand, 84, of Cape Girardeau, beloved husband of Martha Hopper Bertrand, entered into eternal rest Jan. 2, 2016. Frank was born March 24, 1931, in Jackson to Frank C. and Zetta Essner Bertrand. He served in the United States Army from Jan. ...
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Barbara Khourie
(Obituary ~ 01/04/16)
MOUNDS, Ill. -- Barbara K. Khourie, 62, of Mounds passed away at 1:15 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016, at her residence. Barbara was born May 27, 1953, in Cairo, Illinois, daughter of Lloyd Bosecker Sr. and Lillian Bosecker. Barbara was a member of the Christian Community Church in Villa Ridge, Illinois...
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Linnie Denning
(Obituary ~ 01/04/16)
FENTON, Mo. -- Linnie L. Denning of Fenton, formerly of Cape Girardeau, passed away Friday, Jan. 1, 2016. She was born Feb. 7, 1926, in Hickman, Kentucky, to Henry J. and Susie Ann (Maxey) Morgan. Linnie and J.W. Denning were married Aug. 16, 1943, in Charleston, Missouri...
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'Star Wars' box office surpasses 'Titanic,' 'Jurassic World'
(National News ~ 01/04/16)
LOS ANGELES -- "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" marched confidently into the new year, raking in an additional $88.3 million over the New Year's weekend and topping the box office for a third week, according to studio estimates Sunday. In addition to setting a new high mark in New Year's box office history, the record-busting film blew past the domestic grosses of "Jurassic World" ($652.3 million) and "Titanic" ($658.7 million) to become the second-highest earner of all time with $740.3 million in just 19 days of release.. ...
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Out of the past: Jan. 4
(Out of the Past ~ 01/04/16)
A large yellow ribbon was tied around Southeast Hospital's flagpole yesterday, as the institution bid farewell to employees who have been or are being called to active military duty in the Persian Gulf; they are Vincent Glueck, Richard Kinsey, Norman Anderson, H. Charles Mosebach and Brenda Taul...
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Ready, set, roll: Boston Marathon gets its first documentary
(National News ~ 01/04/16)
BOSTON -- America's marquee marathon is ready for its close-up. "Boston," the first feature-length documentary film about the Boston Marathon, is in the works. Its creators say the movie will go well beyond the 2013 bombings to retrace the iconic footrace's first steps in 1897...
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Flooding closes part of South Sprigg Street in Cape
(Local News ~ 01/04/16)
Cape Girardeau officials closed South Sprigg Street at Old Highway 61 on Sunday afternoon when flooding made the area hazardous. The flooding also will affect city services, as the transfer station will be closed until at least Wednesday. Leaf and Christmas-tree pickup are suspended, but there has been an area designated for Christmas tree drop-off in Arena Park...
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Rams close season with OT loss to San Francisco
(Professional Sports ~ 01/04/16)
The 49ers fired their coach after their 19-16 victory.
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Firefighters rescue boy stuck in chimney
(National News ~ 01/04/16)
PHOENIX -- Firefighters rescued a 13-year-old boy who got stuck in a chimney while playing with his friends on a roof. The boy's friends called 911 and their parents after he fell into the chimney Wednesday night, Capt. Ardell Deliz said. The boy tumbled about 5 feet into the opening, and the parents had no luck pulling him out. Shortly afterward, the fire department arrived, and crews lowered a rope to him and got him to wrap it around his arms, Deliz said...
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Stephen Favier
(Obituary ~ 01/04/16)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Stephen P. "Puggy" Favier, 69, of Perryville died Jan. 3, 2016, at his home. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Young and Sons Funeral Home, with parish wake at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue from 6:30 to 10 a.m. Wednesday...
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Thomas Brockett
(Obituary ~ 01/04/16)
Thomas E. "Gene" Brockett, 81, of Jackson died Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016, at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau. Arrangements are incomplete at McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson.
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Cape Girardeau police report 1/4/16
(Police/Fire Report ~ 01/04/16)
CAPE GIRARDEAU The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests n Kasey Marie Neal, no age given, 1304 Bertling St., was arrested on suspicion of assault at 43 S. Main St. n A suspect was in custody pending formal charges of unlawful use of drug paraphernalia at Lombardo Drive and Cape Rock Drive...
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Cape Girardeau fire report 1/4/16
(Police/Fire Report ~ 01/04/16)
CAPE GIRARDEAU The Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls Wednesday. n Medical assists were made at 4:10 a.m. on Mill Drive; 6:50 p.m. on Themis Street; and 7:22 p.m. on South Henderson Avenue. n At 8:32 a.m., a water and ice-related rescue on North Fountain Street...
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Jackson police report 1/4/16
(Police/Fire Report ~ 01/04/16)
JACKSON The Jackson Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Miscellaneous n An assist was requested in the 1100 block of West Independence Street. n An assist was requested in the 100 block of Tracy Street. n An assist was requested in the 200 block of West Vale Drive...
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Prayer 1/4/16
(Prayer ~ 01/04/16)
O Lord Jesus, may we live self-controlled, upright and godly lives for your glory. Amen.
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Rule the road: Classes can help older drivers sharpen their skills
(01/04/16)
DETROIT (AP) -- Joe Minerva has been driving since 1946. He's a skilled and disciplined driver and he's never been in an accident. So Minerva was surprised how much he learned when he recently took his first-ever driving class. During the six-hour AARP course at his local senior center, he learned the places in his city where the most accidents occur. ...
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Digging for answers: Cape Girardeau native Paul Smith writes book on alleged UFO sighting of 1941
(01/04/16)
When rumors swirl around a topic for decades, eventually, someone starts investigating. In the case of the alleged UFO sighting in Cape Girardeau in April 1941, it was Springfield, Missouri, resident Paul Smith who decided to research the rumors. "I heard more and more about it, and I began to see references to it in a book or two here and there," he says...
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COLUMN: A flood of hoops with lots more to come
(High School Sports ~ 01/04/16)
I watched a lot of basketball during the last week. A lot. So much that I may or may not have tried to subdue my rambunctious kids on Thursday by stepping in front of them and trying to draw a charge. It may or may not have worked. Twenty-eight games in four days. That's what the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament was for me...
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Chiefs owner expects at least one NFL team to be playing in L.A. next season
(Professional Sports ~ 01/04/16)
Hunt indicated the Raiders would be a likely candidate.
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