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Four by Four 1/10/16
(01/10/16)
What do you think of all the record-breaking flooding?
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Arts Council presents Dingeldein Award, announces plans for permanent space
(Local News ~ 01/10/16)
Two local artists were honored during the Arts Council of Southeast Missouri's third annual Otto F. Dingeldein Gala Friday night.
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Agencies help flood victims meet needs
(Local News ~ 01/10/16)
The floodwater in their Dutchtown yard was over their heads. Inside the house, it was up to their waist. Kristy and Justin Shoemaker lost everything in the span of two weeks. They doubt anything inside the house can be salvaged, and the house is probably beyond repair, too. Kristy believes the best course of action will be to burn everything inside so the house does not become a health hazard for their neighbors...
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Southeast Missouri State men's basketball takes fourth straight OVC loss at hands of Eastern Kentucky
(College Sports ~ 01/10/16)
RICHMOND, Ky. -- The Eastern Kentucky men's basketball team entered Saturday's contest against Southeast Missouri State as the Ohio Valley Conference's top team in 3-point field goal percentage and had knocked down the second-most of any team in the league...
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Southeast Missouri State women's basketball team falls to EKU in first conference loss
(College Sports ~ 01/10/16)
RICHMOND, Ky. -- The Southeast Missouri State women's basketball team found itself in an unfamiliar situation on Saturday night at McBrayer Arena. Sure, the Redhawks' previous three Ohio Valley Conference games had been fairly close in the final quarter, but didn't have down-to-the-wire finishes, and definitely not finishes that saw them lose a lead, because most of the time they'd been the ones making a second-half comeback or a rally in the fourth quarter...
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Fewer class periods at Cape aims to boost teacher pay
(Local News ~ 01/10/16)
Parents, teachers, students, school-board members and administrators debated during a meeting in late November the merits of eliminating a school period at Cape Girardeau's public junior-high and high schools.
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Playing with fire
(Community ~ 01/10/16)
On a Wednesday night in December, Sky Smith is unfazed by the sharp chill of the wind coming off the Mississippi River as he rapidly spins two flaming, tethered balls the size of fists through the air to make the shape of a flower. Smith, a 21-year-old who has loved working with rope and tying knots since he was a Boy Scout, has since channeled that love into a new hobby: spinning poi...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 01/10/16)
Today in History Today is Sunday, Jan. 10, the 10th day of 2016. There are 356 days left in the year. Today's Highlights in History: On Jan. 10, 1946, the first General Assembly of the United Nations convened in London. The first manmade contact with the moon was made as radar signals transmitted by the U.S. Army Signal Corps were bounced off the lunar surface...
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Hamm -- 50 years
(Anniversary ~ 01/10/16)
Larry and Paulette Hamm of Benton, Missouri, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Oct. 2, 2015. The entire family was home for the holidays and celebrated the anniversary during an evening mass at St. Lawrence Church in New Hamburg, Missouri, followed by dinner hosted by their children at Bella Italia Restaurant in Cape Girardeau...
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Scheeter -- Priggel
(Wedding ~ 01/10/16)
Courtney Scheeter and Caleb Priggel, both of Oran, Missouri, were married Aug. 1, 2015, at Guardian Angel Catholic Church in Oran. The Rev. Randy Tochtrop performed the ceremony. Renee and Holly Reinagel of Kelso, Missouri, were vocalists and Betty Vandeven of Chaffee, Missouri, provided the music...
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Bollinger -- Hudson
(Engagement ~ 01/10/16)
Byron "Bo" Bollinger of Cape Girardeau and Brenda Mudge of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Brittnie Leigh Bollinger, to Seth Aaron Hudson, both of Grand Tower, Illinois. He is the son of Troy and Sandi Hudson of Grand Tower. Brittnie is a graduate of Cape Central High School and Metro Business College. She is a phlebotomist at Memorial Hospital in Carbondale, Illinois...
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Beatty -- Dodd
(Wedding ~ 01/10/16)
Carolyn Rose Beatty of St. Louis and Thomas Mykle Dodd were married June 13, 2015, at Shrine of St. Joseph Catholic Church in St. Louis. The Rev. Wally Sidney, S.J., performed the ceremony. Music was provided by Chris Goeke and Lori Schaffer, both of Cape Girardeau...
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Cambpell -- Essner
(Engagement ~ 01/10/16)
Glenn and Lee Ann Campbell of Cape Girardeau and Mary and Steve Young of Benton, Missouri, announce the engagement of their daughter, Maryssa Jo Campbell, to Tyler Joseph Essner, both of Advance, Missouri. Essner is the son of Terry and Shelly Essner of Jackson and David and Tammy VanGennip of Advance...
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A 'ghost' native to Missouri
(Community ~ 01/10/16)
Pictured here are two small freshwater shrimp called "ghost shrimp." I dipped them up using a long-handled dip net with 1/16-inch mesh. I put them in a small jar with a couple sticks in order to photograph them. After photographing them, I put them back into the water...
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FYI 1/10/16
(Community ~ 01/10/16)
Several events are planned this week and next in celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Jan. 18. n The 14th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Extravaganza will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, at Franklin Elementary School, 1550 Themis St. in Cape Girardeau...
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Four ideas for a cheerful post-holiday mantel
(Community ~ 01/10/16)
When January arrives, even Christmas-loving homeowners might be happy to put away Santa and his reindeer. But the post-holiday mantel and fireplace can look strangely bare. The days are still short and the weather chilly, so "the key word after the holidays is cozy," says Pittsburgh-based interior designer Cathy Davin...
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Quick and easy baking day treats
(Community ~ 01/10/16)
Each year my family has an annual baking day with our friends Mike and Betsy Dumey and their children. This year, over the course of 10 hours, we made 16 different recipes of cookies and candy. Each year we fine tune our production of what needs to chill, how many pecans need to be chopped or what we can start with so the kids can start rolling cookies into balls or dropping no-bake items. ...
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Cucumber variety for a taste of spring
(Community ~ 01/10/16)
Probably my two favorite garden crops are tomatoes and cucumbers. I can eat either of them right in the garden, with or without salt. I do need to peel the hide off both of them if I can. If I had to choose which I like better, I'd have to say tomatoes by just a slight margin. I do like cucumbers. After tomatoes and cucumbers I like green beans and onions and new potatoes, but tomatoes and cucumbers are what I long for come spring...
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Seeing God in the midst of tragedy
(Community ~ 01/10/16)
The rising floodwater all along the Mississippi River has not only been a national headline, but use a great source of angst. While this is being written, the waters are still raging downstream, houses are underwater and the total damage left in the wake of the Mighty Mississippi has yet to be tallied...
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When life gets in the way
(Community ~ 01/10/16)
It was nearing the Christmas holidays. Jackie had big plans. She, for sure, started on things in time. But it seemed every Christmas, something happened to one of the family automobiles or another inconvenience happened. Jackie couldn't understand why all these, seemingly, catastrophes happened when she already had a lot to do. "Why?" she asked herself. Jackie always believed everything occurs for a reason and God is at the helm. Still, she was puzzled...
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Southeast Missouri State University Dean's List
(Community ~ 01/10/16)
Advance, Missouri: Ethan Barr, Curtis Gilliland, Haley Kennison, Kayla McCabe, Collin Ritter, Haley Seger, Lindsey Sullinger, Grant Woodfin Altenburg, Missouri: Shannon Hoff, Natalie Schlimpert Benton, Missouri: Ashley Butler, Kendra DeWitt, Sean Klipfel, Tessa Long, Andrew Moore, Jade Rampley, Austin Roth, Mikayla Westrich...
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New dog breeds join American Kennel Club's roster
(Community ~ 01/10/16)
NEW YORK -- A hairless terrier and an ancient North African hound are ready to run with the pack of dog breeds recognized by the American Kennel Club. The organization announced Tuesday that the American hairless terrier and the sloughi have joined 187 other recognized breeds. The newcomers can now compete in most AKC shows and competitions, though not at the prominent Westminster Kennel Club show until next year...
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Club news 1-10-16
(Community News ~ 01/10/16)
The John Guild Chapter met Dec. 16 at Riverside Regional Library in Jackson. Regent Marti Strickland presided. Honored members in attendance were state regent Morgan Lake and state corresponding secretary Lorilee Short. A gift exchange of Christmas ornaments was enjoyed by everyone. Refreshments were provided by hostess Julie Robinson...
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A word for 2016, memories of Dr. Delezene and a fantail update
(Community ~ 01/10/16)
While strolling, I wondered whatever happened to Dean Covington. Happy birthday to Tina Horton, Mark Schultz, Bennie McClain, Ed Renaud, Linda Wessel, Marc Sadler, Corrie Montgomery, Angela Holland, Clay Moore, Becky Smith, Sara Stagoski, Marilyn Lindy, Karen Griffith, Carl Estes Jr., Victoria Viall, Sue Campbell, Debbie Cook, Jordan White, Mildred Chapman, Debbie Eichhorn, Jean Moss, Christy Seyer, Tripp Dacus, Laura Halter, Becky Hahn, Michael Nation, Clifford Barlow Jr., Dennis Miller, Amy Nordin, Jack Wessel, JoAnn Stovall, Brenda Miller, Mindy Hendrix, Amy Oberman, Ruth Sadler and Trenton Horman. ...
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Prayer 1-10-16
(Prayer ~ 01/10/16)
O God, may we guard our hearts with the breastplate of righteousness in place. Amen.
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A simple New Year's resolution
(Editorial ~ 01/10/16)
As the New Year approaches, each of us makes a decision on whether now is the time to make changes in our lives. Collectively, as a people, we rarely make such plans. Usually, it takes leadership or a movement of some kind to get us motivated as a group to work toward common goals...
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Births 1/10/16
(Births ~ 01/10/16)
Son to Courtland Michael and Mary Catherine Kohlfeld of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Hospital, 5:34 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2015. Name, Courtland Wells. Weight, 8 pounds, 15 ounces. Second child, first son. Mrs. Kohlfeld is the former Mary Catrino, daughter of Bo Catrino and Linda Catrino, both of Sikeston, Missouri. Kohlfeld is the son of Michael Kohlfeld and Barbara Kohlfeld, both of Cape Girardeau. He is employed by Kohlfeld Distributing...
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In final State of Union, Obama aims to define his presidency
(National News ~ 01/10/16)
WASHINGTON -- Out of time to push a new legislative agenda, President Barack Obama will look past Congress and to the American people in his final State of the Union address, aiming to define his presidency and his legacy before others can do it for him...
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St. Louis leaders respond to Rams' 'cruel attack'
(State News ~ 01/10/16)
ST. LOUIS -- With NFL owners days away from potentially choosing which of three teams gets to move to suburban Los Angeles, St. Louis leaders are firing back after the Rams questioned fan support and the economic viability of the St. Louis market in pushing for relocation to California...
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Springfield panhandling ordinance in limbo after injunction
(State News ~ 01/10/16)
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Arrests of aggressive Springfield panhandlers have ceased, and city leaders say there's little chance local restrictions on unwanted soliciting will survive after a federal judge issued a preliminary injunction against enforcing the 2-year-old ordinance...
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Former Cardinals official pleads guilty to hacking Astros
(State News ~ 01/10/16)
HOUSTON -- The former scouting director of the St. Louis Cardinals pleaded guilty in federal court Friday to hacking into the player database and email system of the Houston Astros in an unusual case of high-tech cheating involving two Major League Baseball clubs...
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Ameren Missouri lowers energy efficiency charge
(State News ~ 01/10/16)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Ameren Missouri customers soon likely will pay about $7 less on their monthly bill. The Missouri Public Services Commission has approved a move by the largest electric utility in Missouri to lower its energy efficiency charge starting Jan. 27...
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Out of the past: Jan. 10
(Out of the Past ~ 01/10/16)
Four Cape Girardeau teenagers were arrested and charged Tuesday for allegedly taking part in a burglary ring that carried out 17 burglaries here since mid-November; they also are suspected of being involved in burglaries in Cape Girardeau County and Scott City...
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Ralph 'RJ' Williams
(Obituary ~ 01/10/16)
Ralph "RJ" Williams, 72, of Clarkton, Missouri, formerly of Tamms, Illinois, died Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, at home. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until time of service Wednesday at Crain Funeral Home in Tamms. The funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Larry Buckles officiating. Interment will be at McCrite Cemetery in Tamms...
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James VanOver
(Obituary ~ 01/10/16)
James Merlin VanOver, 73, of Cape Girardeau died Thursday, Jan. 7, 2016, at the Missouri Veterans Home. There will be no visitation or funeral at this time Ford and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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William Stover Sr.
(Obituary ~ 01/10/16)
William Wesley Stover Sr., 82, of Cape Girardeau died Friday, Jan. 8, 2016, at the Missouri Veterans Home. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at First Presbyterian Church in Cape Girardeau. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with the Rev. Dr. Kim Nelson officiating. A graveside service will be at 3 p.m. at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield, with full military honors by the Missouri Honors Team...
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Clyde 'Lanny' Smith
(Obituary ~ 01/10/16)
Clyde "Lanny" Smith, 72, of Cape Girardeau passed away Friday, Jan. 8, 2016, at his home. He was born Nov. 6, 1943, in Oran, Missouri, to McGoy and Louise Abernathy Smith. He and Anna Schmitt Smith were married Oct. 26, 1962, at Oran. He was a member of the Elks Lodge...
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Terry Long
(Obituary ~ 01/10/16)
Terrel "Terry" O. Long, 95, of Cape Girardeau died Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2016, at his home. He was born Aug. 19, 1920, in Formosa, Kansas, to the late Orin O. and Pauline Merle Hooker Long. He and Lucille Zimmerman Kight were married Sept. 10, 1950, in Dexter, Missouri. She passed away March 28, 2004...
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Jacquelyn Boswell Givens
(Obituary ~ 01/10/16)
Jacquelyn Madge Givens, 78, of Cape Girardeau died Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, at Life Care Center of Cape Girardeau. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until time of service Tuesday at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Janet Hopkins officiating. Burial will be at Cape County Memorial Park in Cape Girardeau...
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James Dement
(Obituary ~ 01/10/16)
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. -- James Felton Dement, 93, of Poplar Bluff died Friday, Jan. 8, 2016, at the Missouri Veterans Home in Cape Girardeau. Dement is survived by a son, James (Donna) Dement of Tulsa, Oklahoma; a daughter, Dawn (Dr. Kenneth) Detring of Jackson; and sisters, Verla Warmack and Cleo Boyce of St. ...
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Virginia Casper
(Obituary ~ 01/10/16)
Mrs. Virginia L. Casper, 93, of Jackson died at 1 a.m. Friday, Jan. 8, 2016, after a long struggle with Alzheimer's. She was born Nov. 23, 1922, in Anna, Illinois, the daughter of Rolla and Edith Anderson Treece. She married Robert Casper on Nov. 25, 1947. He preceded her in death June 28, 1984...
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Scott City fire report 1/10/16
(Police/Fire Report ~ 01/10/16)
The Scott City Fire Department responded to the following calls: n At 5:52 p.m., emergency medical service in the 200 block of Ramsey Creek. n At 12:05 p.m., emergency medical service in the 400 block of North Lincoln Avenue. n At 4:41 p.m., natural gas odor at 1606 Hilleman Drive...
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Jackson police 1/10/16
(Police/Fire Report ~ 01/10/16)
The Jackson Police Department released the following items. n Theft was reported in the 2300 block of Garrett Lane. n Theft was reported in the 300 block of East Jackson Boulevard. n Harassment was reported in the 300 block of South Ohio Street. n An assist was requested in the 2800 block of East Jackson Boulevard...
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Cape Girardeau fire report 1/10/16
(Police/Fire Report ~ 01/10/16)
The Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls: n Medical assists at 6:43 a.m. on Sonnet Drive; 8:02 a.m. on Linden Street; 9:05 a.m. on Franks Drive; 10:30 a.m. on Highway 74; 12:47 p.m. on Linden Street; 2:29 p.m. on Bloomfield Road; 4:25 p.m. on Lynwood Drive; 6:57 p.m. on Koch Street; and 8:09 p.m. on Themis Street...
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Cape Girardeau police report 1/10/16
(Police/Fire Report ~ 01/10/16)
The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. n Jerry R. Stovall, 32, 843 N. Cape Rock Drive, Cape Girardeau was arrested on suspicion of leaving a motor vehicle accident at Main Street and Themis Street and driving while intoxicated...
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Nation, world briefs 1/10/2016
(National News ~ 01/10/16)
PHILADELPHIA -- A man who investigators said claimed he shot and wounded a Philadelphia police officer in the name of Islam was charged Saturday with attempted murder. Edward Archer also was charged with aggravated assault, assault of a law-enforcement officer and several firearms crimes. ...
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Warrant: 'Affluenza' teen's mom took $30,000 before flight
(National News ~ 01/10/16)
FORT WORTH, Texas -- Weeks before "affluenza" teen fugitive Ethan Couch was arrested in Mexico with a cheap disguise of dyed hair and beard, his mother had pulled $30,000 from a bank account and told his father he'd never see them again, according to her arrest warrant...
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Invisible disaster drives people from upscale community
(National News ~ 01/10/16)
LOS ANGELES -- Laura Gideon and her family endured the sickening stench from an out-of-control natural gas leak for about a month before they could no longer tolerate the nausea, headaches and nosebleeds. After she went to the emergency room in November vomiting and with a severe migraine, Gideon, her husband and their two children abandoned the only home they'd known together in the upscale Los Angeles suburb of Porter Ranch...
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Record Powerball jackpot irresistible for many Americans
(National News ~ 01/10/16)
Lottery players, take heart. Officials say it's increasingly likely someone will have won the $900 million Powerball jackpot. People across the country dreamed about what they'd do with the largest lottery prize in U.S. history -- vacationing in warm climates, sharing with family members -- and still could be thinking big in the coming days. If no one matched all the numbers Saturday night, the next drawing is expected to soar to $1.3 billion...
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Man accused of stealing tons of candy
(National News ~ 01/10/16)
HESPERIA, Calif. -- Jesus Ibarra was arrested Thursday after authorities say they found his garage full of stolen sweets. Mars Candy Co. sweets that hadn't passed inspection were supposed to be taken to a location in San Bernardino County for destruction, but when the truck arrived, 7,500 pounds of candy were missing. Ads for candy started turning up online that led to Ibarra's home. Authorities said his garage had been turned into a candy store with 30 racks of boxed candy with prices...
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Kinder, Hanaway favor freeing highway-patrol money for roads, bridges
(Local News ~ 01/10/16)
Republican gubernatorial candidates Peter Kinder and Catherine Hanaway want to fund the Missouri State Highway Patrol from general revenue, freeing up $200 million annually in gas tax money that could go to repair the state's deteriorating roads and bridges...
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Firefighters help woman in labor get to hospital
(Local News ~ 01/10/16)
A couple was on its way to Cape Girardeau -- they even had a doctor's appointment at 11 a.m. at Saint Francis Medical Center -- when they needed to stop at the Interstate 55 rest area just outside of Jackson. Then the woman went into labor. The Fruitland Fire Department and Cape Girardeau County Ambulance Service responded to the call about 8 a.m. Tuesday. The woman was going into labor, and her water broke with emergency personnel on scene, Fruitland Fire Department Lt. Ray Kerns said...
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Mexico willing to extradite recaptured drug lord Guzman
(International News ~ 01/10/16)
MEXICO CITY -- Mexico is willing to extradite drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman to the United States, a federal law-enforcement official said Saturday, a reversal from the official position after his last capture in 2014. "Mexico is ready. There are plans to cooperate with the U.S.," said the Mexican official, who spoke on condition anonymity because he wasn't authorized to comment...
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Southeast Missouri State gymnastics team opens season with loss at home
(College Sports ~ 01/10/16)
The Southeast Missouri State gymnastics team opened its season with a loss to defending Midwest Independent Conference champion Lindenwood. The Lions edged out the Redhawks 192.675-191.975 on Friday night at Houck Field House. Junior Ashley Thomas won the all-around with a score of 38.650 to lead Southeast. ...
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Southeast Missouri State football star Paul McRoberts will don East jersey in East-West Shrine Game
(College Sports ~ 01/10/16)
Southeast Missouri State star wide receiver Paul McRoberts will step onto a football field as a collegiate athlete one final time when he plays in the East-West Shrine Game on Jan. 23. On Thursday it was announced that McRoberts will play on the East team...
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Kesler, Getzlaf lead Ducks past St. Louis in shootout
(Professional Sports ~ 01/10/16)
ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Ryan Kesler tied the score on a power play with his second goal of the game early in the third period, Ryan Getzlaf got the deciding goal in the fourth round of the shootout, and the Anaheim Ducks beat the St. Louis Blues 4-3 Friday night...
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High school roundup: Jackson boys basketball team takes tourney crown
(High School Sports ~ 01/10/16)
All scores were reported to the Southeast Missourian on Saturday.
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North Dakota State wins 5th FCS title in row, 37-10 over JSU
(College Sports ~ 01/10/16)
FRISCO, Texas -- Carson Wentz got one more game as North Dakota's quarterback before the NFL draft -- and another FCS title. A potential first-round pick, Carson threw for a touchdown and ran for two more scores in his first game since breaking his right wrist in mid-October, and the Bison won their unprecedented fifth consecutive FCS championship with a 37-10 victory Saturday over top-seeded Jacksonville State...
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Puryear gets double-double, Missouri beats Auburn 76-71
(College Sports ~ 01/10/16)
COLUMBIA, Mo. -- Kevin Puryear's first career double-double helped Missouri earn its first Southeastern Conference victory of the season, 76-61 over Auburn Saturday night. Puryear had 14 points and 10 rebounds for Missouri (8-7, 1-1). Auburn's Tyler Harris had a game-high 21 points with five rebounds and two blocks. He scored 13 in the second half and made 6 of 12 shots...
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Joplin strongly recovering in both population, business
(State News ~ 01/10/16)
After one of the most destructive tornadoes in U.S. history carved a mile-wide scar through Joplin in 2011 and killed 161 people, some thought the southwest Missouri city would never regain its footing. But less than five years later, Joplin's population has never been higher. Major employers have moved into the former mining city near the Oklahoma and Kansas borders. About 250 new businesses have opened, and most of the roughly 500 damaged businesses have rebuilt...
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Dennis 'Joe' Crader
(Obituary ~ 01/10/16)
CHAFFEE, Mo. -- Dennis "Joe" Crader, 66, of Chaffee passed away Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2015, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. He was born Dec. 7, 1949, to the late Buford and Violet C. Standley Crader. He was a truck driver for Kelso Supply Co. in Kelso, Missouri, for 23 years...
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High-water images: New Year Flood brought out moments of terror and beauty
(Local News ~ 01/10/16)
What goes up must come down. People living and working in towns along the Mississippi River know this all too well. And not since 1993 have they seen the Mighty Mississippi rise so high and so fast. Many concerns arise when a flood threatens, and not just for those who live and work along the banks. Those who should be protected by levees worry about a breach, or overtopping...
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Cape Bible Chapel welcomes new pastor
(Community ~ 01/10/16)
Cape Bible Chapel in Cape Girardeau is welcoming a new lead pastor. Eric Coher -- along with his wife, Jodie, their son, Caden, 8, and daughter, Aubrey, 7 -- has moved from Indiana to take on this new role. Coher has been in ministry since 2005, when he led a campus ministry called Campus Outreach at the University of Southern Indiana in Evansville...
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