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Capahas baseball opens final season under Bolen with a road win
(Community Sports ~ 06/07/16)
The Burger King Capahas baseball team opened its 50th and final season under coach Jess Bolen with a 10-2 road victory over the St. Louis Bulls on Monday. Ross James earned the win on the mound for the Capahas, going seven innings and allowing one earned run while striking out six and walking two...
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Fighting Squirrels' pitching shuts down Cape Senior Legion
(Community Sports ~ 06/07/16)
The Charleston Fighting Squirrels Senior Babe Ruth baseball team received a combined shutout on the mound and defeated Cape Girardeau Ford & Sons Post 63 Senior Legion 7-0 on Monday at Capaha Field. Garrison Keene got the start for Charleston (2-2) and secured the pitching win in 4 2/3 innings of work. He allowed two hits with seven strikeouts and four walks before being relieved by Brady Bibbs, who struck out two and walked two in 1 1/3 hitless innings...
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Cool Canine Natural dog treats
(Submitted Story ~ 06/07/16)
Kim Field Przybl, a native of Cape Girardeau who is the co-owner of Cool Canine Natural Treats has an order headed this way. Busch Pet Products will be carrying these all natural treats in their store. Kim is a graduate of Cape Central High School and now resides in Springfield, Missouri...
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Poplar Bluff councilman sued for $150K fraud of man in veterans home
(Local News ~ 06/07/16)
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. -- A Poplar Bluff city councilman and two members of his family have been named in a civil suit that claims they defrauded an elderly former neighbor for more than $150,000 in cash and property after the death of the man's wife and his cancer diagnosis...
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Jackson becomes landlord for house in the way of street extension
(Local News ~ 06/07/16)
The Jackson Board of Aldermen approved the city's purchase of a parcel of land the city hopes eventually will be used to complete its major street plan. The city bought the land at 2204 Bainbridge Road, on which a residential home stands, for $150,000, said city administrator Jim Roach...
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Councilman wants no pay raises for part-time city workers
(Local News ~ 06/07/16)
A Cape Girardeau councilman said the city should not give 2 percent pay raises to part-time staff. Ward 6 Councilman Wayne Bowen said the money would be better spent on giving better pay raises to public-safety employees in an effort to keep from losing officers to higher-paying departments...
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Ezell represents Southeast Missouri State baseball on regional all-tournament squad
(College Sports ~ 06/07/16)
Southeast baseball Southeast Missouri State baseball sophomore Trevor Ezell was named to the Starkville Regional All-Tournament Team on Monday. Ezell was 3-for-4 against Louisiana Tech in Saturday's elimination game, which the Redhawks lost 9-4. The second baseman scored on a Dan Holst home run in the first inning and later pushed in a runner with an eighth-inning, bases-loaded walk...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 06/07/16)
Today in History Today is Tuesday, June 7, the 159th day of 2016. There are 207 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On June 7, 1776, Richard Henry Lee of Virginia offered a resolution to the Continental Congress stating "That these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent States."...
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Gayle Reeves
(Obituary ~ 06/07/16)
IRONTON, Mo. -- Gayle June Reeves of Ironton passed away at Mercy Hospital in Festus, Missouri, on Wednesday, June 1, 2016, at the age of 57 years, 10 months and 29 days. She was born July 3, 1958, to Ken and Geraldine Patton Moxey. On Dec. 14, 1985, she was united in marriage to Ken Reeves, who survives. To this union a daughter, Sharon, was born...
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Dallas Glueck
(Obituary ~ 06/07/16)
Dallas Matthew Glueck, 32, of Scott City died Sunday, June 5, 2016, at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. He was born Jan. 23, 1984, in Cape Girardeau to Richard Eugene and Therese Marie Ziegler Glueck. He was lead man for Luhr Brothers Inc. in Cape Girardeau and was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Scott City...
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Alan Estes
(Obituary ~ 06/07/16)
Alan Wayne Estes, 55, of Jackson suffered a pulmonary embolism on Sunday, June 5, 2016, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. He had owned and operated Estes Deli in Jackson since 1989 and will be missed by many friends who regularly visited Estes Deli in Jackson...
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Births 6/7/16
(Births ~ 06/07/16)
Son to Caleb Matthew and Courtney Ann Priggel of Kelso, Missouri, Saint Francis Medical Center, 12:56 p.m. Wednesday, May 25, 2016. Name, Rydge Matthew. Weight, 6 pounds, 10 ounces. Second child, first son. Mrs. Priggel is the former Courtney Scheeter, daughter of Dennis and Stephanie Scheeter of Chaffee, Missouri. She is employed by the Chaffee School District. Priggel is the son of Marty and Cindy Priggel of Oran, Missouri. He is employed by Priggel Farms...
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Barbara Bailey
(Obituary ~ 06/07/16)
MCCLURE, Ill. -- Barbara J. Bailey, 63, of McClure died Monday, June 6, 2016, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. She was born Aug. 4, 1952, in Cairo, Illinois, to Alguquine and Ruby (Bridges) May. Barbara was a tireless hard worker. She enjoyed gardening and loved children. She was always willing to help anyone who was in need. She was a true blessing to her family and friends...
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Out of the past: June 7
(Out of the Past ~ 06/07/16)
The 13th annual Riverfest celebration kicks off in downtown Cape Girardeau, with organizers expecting record crowds ushered out by good weather. The two-day festival offers boat rides, live entertainment, contests, crafts and lots of food. Filamentous algae, that green scum seen at this time of the year on the surface of farm ponds and shallow lakes, is covering about 25 percent of the surface of Jackson's Rotary Lake in the main city park. ...
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Cape Girardeau police report 6/7/16
(Police/Fire Report ~ 06/07/16)
CAPE GIRARDEAU The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests n Rodney D. Smith, 27, 944 Fort St., was arrested on suspicion of tampering with physical evidence. n Herman J. Gardner, 28, of Sikeston, Missouri, was arrested at 927 Perry Ave. on a Union County, Illinois, warrant for failure to appear for illegal transportation of alcohol...
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Ali scripted funeral plans in exacting detail in 'The Book'
(National News ~ 06/07/16)
LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Muhammad Ali and his innermost circle started a document years ago that grew so thick they began calling it "The Book." Its contents soon will be revealed. In the pages, the boxing great planned in detail how he wished to say goodbye to the world...
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New synthetic drug U-47700 has states rushing to stop spread
(National News ~ 06/07/16)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- A new synthetic drug that can be purchased online and is connected to at least 50 deaths nationwide has several states scrambling to stop its spread, with Kansas law enforcement agencies seeking an emergency ban. At least three other states -- Ohio, Wyoming and Georgia -- already have taken action to ban U-47700 after it was connected to overdoses. ...
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Judge: Release grand jury material to Michael Brown's family
(State News ~ 06/07/16)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Michael Brown's family will get unredacted transcripts of grand-jury proceedings involving the officer who killed the 18-year-old, a federal judge said Monday, marking the first time someone other than a prosecutor or grand juror will see uncensored details of the secret proceedings...
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Hostess recalls snack cakes, doughnuts over peanut residue
(State News ~ 06/07/16)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Hostess Brands voluntarily is recalling various snack cakes and doughnuts over concerns they may have come in contact with peanut residue not included in the ingredient list. The Kansas City-based company's recall announced Friday covers more than 700,000 cases of Ding Dongs, Zingers, Chocodiles and various doughnuts sold in grocery, dollar, drug and convenience stores in the U.S. and Mexico...
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GOP governor hopefuls fault Nixon for Missouri problems
(State News ~ 06/07/16)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- All four Republicans seeking their party's nod for governor said during a debate Monday night they would support Donald Trump for president, although only two committed to stumping with him if he campaigns in the state. The GOP race features four self-described conservatives who blame racial tensions in Ferguson and at the University of Missouri on Democratic Gov. ...
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St. Louis police paid $4.7 million for 44 settlements
(State News ~ 06/07/16)
ST. LOUIS -- The city of St. Louis has paid $4.7 million to settle 44 cases involving police filed since 2010 over injuries, wrongful imprisonment or death, according to a review of payouts that previously had not been publicized. Two of the cases involving six-figure settlements never were reviewed by the city prosecutor's office, and there are no plans to do so...
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Trump campaign wasting precious time, GOP critics say
(National News ~ 06/07/16)
WASHINGTON -- Donald Trump is wasting precious time, critics say. By now, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee was supposed to have stationed senior staff in battleground states, moderated his fiery message to attract new supporters and begun raking in big money...
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Democratic congressman calls Trump a racist
(National News ~ 06/07/16)
WASHINGTON -- Donald Trump's criticism of a Latino judge overseeing a lawsuit involving Trump University shows the presumptive Republican nominee for president is a racist, a Democratic congressman said Monday, and he told Trump to take his proposed border wall and "shove it up your ass."...
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AP count: Clinton has delegates to win nomination
(National News ~ 06/07/16)
LOS ANGELES -- Striding into history, Hillary Clinton will become the first woman to top the presidential ticket of a major U.S. political party, capturing commitments Monday from the number of delegates needed to become the Democrats' presumptive nominee...
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Former University of Missouri worker admits $716K theft
(State News ~ 06/07/16)
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- A former University of Missouri employee admitted in federal court she stole more than $716,000 from the school over nine years. Carla Rathmann, 54, of Mount Vernon pleaded guilty Monday in Springfield to one count each of mail fraud and credit-card fraud...
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Prosecutor: No charges against boy's mother in gorilla case
(National News ~ 06/07/16)
CINCINNATI -- A prosecutor Monday announced no charges will be brought against the mother of the little boy who got into the gorilla exhibit at the Cincinnati Zoo, saying the 3-year-old "just scampered off" as children sometimes do. The shooting of a 400-pound gorilla that was dragging the child through a moat May 28 set off a torrent of criticism online, with some attacking the zoo for the animal's death and others blaming the mother for not watching her child more closely...
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Power outages, flooding hit Florida because of Tropical Storm Colin
(National News ~ 06/07/16)
TAMPA, Fla. -- Heavy rains from Tropical Storm Colin hit north Florida and southern Georgia on Monday, knocking out power in some areas and flooding roads on the Gulf coast. Residents filled sandbags, schools closed early, and graduation ceremonies were postponed as Gov. Rick Scott declared a state of emergency...
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Missouri Conservation Department director resigning in July
(State News ~ 06/07/16)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- The director of the Missouri Conservation Department is resigning to take a job in the private sector. Bob Ziehmer said Monday he will be stepping down effective July 15 after 6 1/2 years as conservation director...
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Person of interest in Missouri deaths returned from Arizona
(State News ~ 06/07/16)
PLATTE CITY, Mo. -- A man police consider a person of interest in the deaths of four of his relatives in northwest Missouri was extradited from Arizona. The Kansas City Star reported Grayden Lane Denham was returned to Platte County custody Saturday. He is being held on $100,000 cash-only bond...
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Alleged co-conspirator in murder plot found not guilty by jury
(Local News ~ 06/07/16)
BLOOMFIELD, Mo. -- After three days of testimony, 12 jurors took four hours to find Chris Hicks not guilty of attempted murder, arson, armed criminal action and second-degree burglary. Hicks, 34, and his wife, Brandi Hicks, were accused of being hired by Donald Lafferty, 71, to burn his home near Bloomfield, Missouri, and kill Lafferty's wife, Mildred, in January 2013. The Hickes were to receive $15,000, plus another $5,000 if Mildred Lafferty died in the fire...
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Man accused of dragging woman outside car
(Local News ~ 06/07/16)
A Cape Girardeau man is accused of dragging a female victim by her arm outside the front passenger window of a car, and she was run over by the rear wheel of the vehicle.
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Gun-firing argument leads to bigger charges
(Local News ~ 06/07/16)
After arguing with several people at a house, Tyrance Dewayne Hill, 40, of Cape Girardeau fired a bullet from his handgun into the building, police say. The incident later led to his arrest on gun and drug charges. Hill was arrested Sunday by Cape Girardeau police and charged with unlawful use of a weapon, possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute, two felony counts of possession of a controlled substance and unlawful possession of a firearm. ...
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Jackson couple detained on drug, gun charges
(Local News ~ 06/07/16)
Miranda C. Maddox, 22, and Christopher Wade Magers, 24, of Jackson were arrested and charged with two counts of possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute and unlawful use of a weapon after a search by Jackson police on Sunday. Their bonds were set at $15,000 cash or surety...
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Educators recognized for work on student behavior
(Editorial ~ 06/07/16)
Successful educators know that behavior is as much a part of school climate as academics. They also know that good behavior is not accidental; it results from a plan. Cape-area schools have implemented plans that suit them, and the results speak for themselves. Cape Girardeau Central Middle School and Jefferson Elementary will be honored for student behavior in the city of Osage Beach at the annual summer institute attended by educators from throughout Missouri...
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Cardinals reshape infield around surprising rookie Diaz
(Professional Sports ~ 06/07/16)
ST. LOUIS -- Two injuries in spring training gave Aledmys Diaz an opening. Now, the St. Louis Cardinals have a rookie of the year candidate at shortstop, a player so productive that when Jhonny Peralta returns today it will be at third base. The change for the three-time defending NL Central champions, manager Mike Matheny said, has been "radical."...
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Community Sports Briefs 6/7/16
(Community Sports ~ 06/07/16)
The SEMO Horseshoe Pitchers Association held a pair of tournaments this past weekend. In Saturday's competition in Scott City, the team of Carolyn Schreckenberg and Larry Glastetter bested a field of nine teams. Jason Raines and Wesley Stoverink finished second, with Joe Bean and Daniel Braun in third...
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Prayer 6/7/16
(Prayer ~ 06/07/16)
May you, Lord Jesus Christ, dwell in our hearts through faith. Amen.
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Vets, families remember Normandy D-Day landings, 72 years later
(International News ~ 06/07/16)
COLLEVILLE-SUR-MER, France -- Proud veterans in their 90s and families of fallen soldiers on Monday commemorated the epochal D-Day invasion of Normandy 72 years ago that helped the Allies vanquish Hitler. They held small ceremonies and moments of remembrance along the wide beaches and cliffs where thousands of U.S., British, Canadian and French troops landed as dawn was breaking June 6, 1944. ...
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Entertainment briefs 6/7/16
(Entertainment ~ 06/07/16)
NEW YORK -- Tony Award host James Corden will be getting starry help when he hands out the trophies next weekend -- fellow Tony winners Angela Lansbury, James Earl Jones and Neil Patrick Harris also have signed up. They'll join a list that includes Claire Danes, Jake Gyllenhaal, Daniel Dae Kim, Diane Lane, Lucy Liu, Sean Hayes, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Marlee Matlin, Uzo Aduba, Blair Underwood and Andrew Rannells. ...
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5 accused of stealing $4,700 in energy drinks
(National News ~ 06/07/16)
VACAVILLE, Calif. -- Police in Northern California said they arrested five men for stealing $4,700 worth of energy drinks. Vacaville police officers nabbed the four adults and one juvenile Friday night as they wheeled a cart full of Red Bull out of a grocery store and loaded it into a waiting U-Haul van. The Vacaville Police Department said the grocery store was one of many places visited by the group. Police said the U-Haul van was packed with the energy drinks...
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In sign of unity, Christians renovate Christ's tomb together
(International News ~ 06/07/16)
JERUSALEM -- A team of experts has begun a historic renovation at the spot where Christians believe Jesus was buried, overcoming longstanding religious rivalries to carry out the first repairs at the site in over 200 years. The project, which began Monday, will focus on repairing, reinforcing and preserving the Edicule -- the ancient chamber housing Jesus' tomb in Jerusalem's Church of the Holy Sepulchre. ...
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Cape Girardeau fire report 6/7/16
(Police/Fire Report ~ 06/07/16)
CAPE GIRARDEAU The Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls Saturday. n Medical assists were made at 12:29 a.m. on North Frederick Street; 1:10 a.m. on Nort Frederick Street; 9:18 a.m. on North Ellis Street; 1:04 p.m. on North Main Street; 1:12 p.m. on Sturdivant Street; and 7:40 p.m. on Nort West End Boulevard...
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Jackson fire report 6/7/16
(Police/Fire Report ~ 06/07/16)
JACKSON The Jackson Fire Department responded to the following calls Sunday. n An EMS call on East Main Street. n An EMS call on South Union Street. n An EMS call on South Shawnee Boulevard. n An EMS call on Shawnee Circle. n An EMS call on Francis Drive...
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Jackson police report 6/7/16
(Police/Fire Report ~ 06/07/16)
JACKSON The Jackson Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Summons n Veronica N. Spencer, 21, of Jackson was issued a summons for failure to register a motor vehicle. Theft n Theft was reported in the 1200 block of Trevino Drive...
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Loreli James
(Obituary ~ 06/07/16)
Loreli Ann James, 49, of Jackson died Sunday, June 5, 2016, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home...
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Best Buddies Club benefit set for Saturday
(Local News ~ 06/07/16)
Kindertree Enrichment Center in Perryville, Missouri, is getting ready to host its fifth Super Sensational Saturday fundraiser to benefit the Best Buddies Club at Perryville High School. The event will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Bank of Missouri Soccer Complex pavilion. Proceeds will benefit the club, which fosters leadership activities and friendships for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities...
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Harambe's death highlights hope for humanity
(Column ~ 06/07/16)
Harambe's death highlights hope for humanity I suppose I wouldn't be human if I didn't weigh in on the animal controversy that garnered a plethora of attention last week when Harambe, the gorilla, was shot and killed by staff at the Cincinnati Zoo. His death sentence came when a toddler fell into the gorilla enclosure. The possibility of what could happen to the child caused the zoo to act decisively, causing no shortage of opinions. So I offer mine...
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Dwight Nunn
(Obituary ~ 06/07/16)
THE VILLAGES, Fla. -- Dwight Curtis Nunn, 62, of The Villages went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 5, 2016, at Florida Hospital South, Orlando, Florida. He was born in Tipton, Indiana, but lived most of his life in Thebes and Tamms, Illinois. He graduated from Egyptian High School in 1971. ...
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