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Cairo murderer sentenced to 51 years in prison
(Local News ~ 08/29/16)
Judge Mark Clarke sentenced Marquad Harris, 19, of Cairo, Illinois, to 51 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. Harris was convicted of first-degree murder by a jury March 11. Harris shot and killed Christopher Nelson, 34, of Cairo on June 12, 2015, at 602 Jefferson St. in Cairo. Nelson was shot twice and about five shell casings were taken from the scene of the shooting, according to Alexander County State's Attorney Zachary Gowin...
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Cape Girardeau chosen to host Delta Challenge Pitch Competition
(Local News ~ 08/29/16)
Cape Girardeau is among six locations selected by the Delta Regional Authority (DRA) for its third annual Delta Challenge Pitch Competition. In an announcement on Monday, DRA federal co-chairman Chris Masingill said the DRA dreams of seeing the Delta region considered synonymous with entrepreneurship, just as Silicon Valley is synonymous with technology. ...
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A breakdown of the 2016 Ohio Valley Conference football teams
(College Sports ~ 08/29/16)
Last season 13-2, 8-0 OVC The Gamecocks return plenty of talent from their FCS national championship runner-up squad, but quarterback Eli Jenkins leads the pack. The OVC's Offensive Player of the Year and FCS ADA National Quarterback of the Year, who had offseason shoulder surgery, threw for 2,788 yards and 21 touchdowns and ran for 1,161 yards and 15 touchdowns as a redshirt junior...
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Southeast Missouri State football team enters pivotal year in Matukewicz era
(College Sports ~ 08/29/16)
Observe any Southeast Missouri State football practice or team meeting and there's a good chance you'll hear coach Tom Matukewicz or one of his assistants hollering for their players to, "Kill it!" Matukewicz first uttered the phrase in Cape Girardeau when he was announced as the new Redhawks coach nearly three years ago. In the time and practices since, he's probably said it thousands of times, always trying to push his players to another level to accomplish something...
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Southeast Missouri State football preview: Special teams
(College Sports ~ 08/29/16)
Ryan McCrum considers his 2015 season a disappointment after a breakout All-Ohio Valley Conference and All-American campaign the year prior. But he's back for his senior year as the Redhawks' starting kicker with expectations to return to that level...
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Business notebook: Southeast cafeteria expands dining options
(Business ~ 08/29/16)
The cafeteria in the Towers Complex on Southeast Missouri State University has gone through some changes over the years with its layout and seating, but the kitchen area remained largely unchanged until recently. Towers Cafe underwent a $3.4 million renovation by expanding the dining options and overhauling the layout...
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Semo Port names assistant director after long search
(Local News ~ 08/29/16)
After a monthslong search, the Southeast Missouri Regional Port Authority, or Semo Port, has selected a new assistant director. Cary Harbison will take on the role Thursday. Until Friday, Harbison was a project manager at Bowen Engineering and Surveying in Cape Girardeau, where he worked for nearly 20 years, beginning as a staff engineer. He worked directly with Semo Port for much of his time with Bowen, providing construction and design services for them...
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Former alt-rock frontwoman tells how she found Christianity
(Local News ~ 08/29/16)
Rock 'n' roll types typically don't show up in church until they have to. Lacey Sturm, the former frontwoman of the alternative rock band Flyleaf, said she was no exception. "We all have a story of how we got here this morning," she told the congregation Sunday at La Croix Church in Cape Girardeau...
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Assaults on inmates, officers rise as area's jail populations increase
(Local News ~ 08/29/16)
As prison and jail populations increase, so do the number of assaults on inmates and officers. At Scott County Jail, there is nearly a direct correlation to the jail population rising and the number of assaults. In 2014, the average population in the jail was 79, and there were four inmate-on-inmate assaults and one assault on a corrections officer...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 08/29/16)
Today in History Today is Monday, Aug. 29, the 242nd day of 2016. There are 124 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Aug. 29, 1966, the Beatles concluded their fourth American tour with their last public concert, held at Candlestick Park in San Francisco...
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Uptown Jackson recognized for marketing campaign
(Editorial ~ 08/29/16)
Businesses do not grow accidentally; growth requires a plan.
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Garcia gives up two homers and Cardinals fall again at home
(Professional Sports ~ 08/29/16)
ST. LOUIS -- Jaime Garcia's recent woes continued and so did the St. Louis Cardinals' season-long struggles at home. Garcia gave up a three-run homer to Stephen Vogt in the third, a two-run shot to Khris Davis in the first and the Cardinals lost 7-4 to the Oakland Athletics on Sunday...
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Health overhaul law faces mounting problems regardless of election outcome
(National News ~ 08/29/16)
WASHINGTON -- With the hourglass running out for his administration, President Barack Obama's health-care law is struggling in many parts of the country. Double-digit premium increases and exits by big-name insurers have caused some to wonder whether "Obamacare" will go down as a failed experiment...
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Births 8/29/16
(Births ~ 08/29/16)
Daughter to Abraham Parrow and Brandie K. Smith of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Hospital, 7:35 a.m. Monday, Aug. 15, 2016. Name, Alyssa Lanae. Weight, 7 pounds, 1 ounce. Fourth child, third daughter. Smith is the daughter of Martin Smith of Plantersville, Texas, and the late Glenda Smith. Parrow is the son of the late Jackie Brand. Parrow and Smith are employed by Manpower at Procter & Gamble...
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Visitor misbehavior abounds as parks agency turns 100
(National News ~ 08/29/16)
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. -- Tourist John Gleason crept through the grass, four small children close behind, inching toward a bull elk with antlers like small trees at the edge of a meadow in Yellowstone National Park. "They're going to give me a heart attack," said Gleason's mother-in-law, Barbara Henry, as the group came within about a dozen yards of the massive animal...
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German economy minister says EU-US trade talks have failed
(Business ~ 08/29/16)
BERLIN -- Free-trade talks between the European Union and the United States have failed, Germany's economy minister said Sunday, citing a lack of progress on any of the major sections of the long-running negotiations. Washington and Brussels have pushed for a deal by the end of the year, despite misgivings among some EU member states over the Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership, or TTIP...
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4 of 7 McCaughey septuplets starting college in Hannibal
(State News ~ 08/29/16)
HANNIBAL, Mo. -- Home is a lot quieter for Kenny and Bobbi McCaughey, now that four of their septuplets have gone away to college. Joel, Nathan, Kelsey and Natalie McCaughey moved into their dorm rooms last week at Hannibal-LaGrange University in the northeast Missouri town of Hannibal, The Hannibal Courier-Post reported...
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2 Chicago men charged in shooting of NBA star Wade's cousin
(National News ~ 08/29/16)
CHICAGO -- Two brothers who were on parole for prior criminal activity have been charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of the cousin of NBA star Dwyane Wade, Chicago police announced Sunday. Darwin Sorrells Jr., 26, and Derren Sorrells, 22, also were charged with attempted murder in Friday's shooting. They appeared in court Sunday and were ordered held without bail...
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Trump stand-ins struggle to speak for, defend nominee
(National News ~ 08/29/16)
WASHINGTON -- Donald Trump isn't making it easy for top supporters and advisers, from his running mate on down, to defend him or explain campaign positions. Across the Sunday news shows, a parade of Trump stand-ins, led by vice-presidential nominee Mike Pence, couldn't say whether Trump was sticking with or changing a central promise to boot about 11 million people living in the U.S. illegally, with the help of a "deportation force."...
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Turkey-backed rebels expel Kurdish forces from Syrian towns
(International News ~ 08/29/16)
BEIRUT -- Rebels backed by Turkey made major gains Sunday in northern Syria, expelling Kurdish-led forces from towns and villages as part of a campaign by Ankara to push the militants east of the Euphrates River. At least 35 civilians were killed, according to activists. The escalation of Turkey's involvement in the Syrian civil war last week aimed to help Syrian rebels drive the Islamic State group out of the border town of Jarablus...
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U.S. economy grew at tepid 1.1 percent pace in spring
(Business ~ 08/29/16)
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. economy expanded at a sluggish 1.1 percent pace in the spring as businesses sharply reduced their stockpiles of goods and spent less on new buildings and equipment. Yet most analysts forecast much faster growth in the summer and fall, fueled by healthy consumer spending...
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Hidden risk to economy lies in corporate balance sheets
(Business ~ 08/29/16)
NEW YORK -- America has a debt problem, but it's not what you think. Yes, the federal government owes trillions of dollars more than it did a few years ago. Yes, Americans still are struggling to pay off mortgages and student loans. But it's the buildup in debt elsewhere that is most worrying some experts, and the big borrower this time may come as a surprise: corporate America...
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Italy probes whether negligence played role in quake toll
(International News ~ 08/29/16)
AMATRICE, Italy -- Italian authorities are vowing to investigate whether negligence or fraud in adhering to building codes played a role in the high death toll in last week's earthquake in Italy. They also called for efforts to ensure organized crime doesn't infiltrate construction contracts to eventually rebuild much of the picturesque towns leveled in the disaster...
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Turkish president vows to 'destroy terrorists'
(International News ~ 08/29/16)
ISTANBUL -- Turkey's president vowed Sunday to "destroy terrorists" after months of deadly attacks throughout the country and reiterated his claim a child suicide bomber was responsible for last weekend's explosion that claimed at least 54 lives in the southeast...
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Ultra-marathon runner reunited with missing stray dog
(International News ~ 08/29/16)
LONDON -- An ultra-marathon runner has been reunited with the stray dog that accompanied him through part of a grueling desert race in China and then went missing. Dion Leonard says the stray befriended him as he took part in the 155-mile Gobi March race, part of the 4 Deserts race series. The dog followed him for much of the race. He vowed to take the dog, named Gobi, home to the U.K...
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Yellen suggests rate hike is coming, offers no timetable
(Business ~ 08/29/16)
WASHINGTON -- Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen said Friday the case for raising interest rates has strengthened in light of a solid job market and an improved outlook for the U.S. economy and inflation. But she stopped short of offering any timetable...
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Brewer AB Inbev to cut thousands of jobs in takeover deal
(Business ~ 08/29/16)
BRUSSELS -- The world's largest brewer, AB Inbev, expects to cut about 3 percent of its total workforce -- equivalent to thousands of jobs -- once it completes its huge takeover of its closest rival, SABMiller. The company headquartered in Leuven, Belgium, has about 150,000 workers, while the London-based SABMiller claims to have around 70,000...
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Beyonce slays at MTV VMAs, wins video of the year
(Entertainment ~ 08/29/16)
NEW YORK -- Beyonce owned the MTV Video Music Awards by winning video of the year and giving a 16-minute performance featuring her recent hits from "Lemonade," working various stages with strong, layered vocals, skilled dance moves and even an outfit change -- all as the audience watched in awe and cheered her...
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'Don't Breathe' scores, ousts 'Suicide Squad' at box office
(Entertainment ~ 08/29/16)
LOS ANGELES -- The horror movie "Don't Breathe" has reason to let out a big sigh of relief. Audiences turned out in droves for the late-summer thriller, which brought in $26.1 million, according to studio estimates released Sunday. That's more than double the early predictions for how the scary pic would perform and far above the modest production budget, which was reportedly less than $10 million. Stage 6 Films produced and Sony's Screen Gems oversaw distribution...
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Man charged with 19 felonies in connection with Dexter burglaries
(Local News ~ 08/29/16)
BLOOMFIELD, Mo. -- A Bloomfield parolee is being held in jail without bond after being charged Friday with nearly 20 felonies in connection with recent break-ins at eight Dexter, Missouri, businesses. Edward D. Lusk, 49, was charged with seven Class C felonies of second-degree burglary, nine Class D felonies of first-degree property damage, four Class A misdemeanors of theft/stealing, the Class D felonies of attempted burglary and resisting arrest and the Class C felony of second-degree arson by Stoddard County Prosecuting Attorney Russell Oliver.. ...
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Cape Girardeau man charged after police chase, crash
(Local News ~ 08/29/16)
Michael J. Jones, 28, of Cape Girardeau faces one misdemeanor and two felony charges after a police chase through Cape Girardeau, where Jones is accused of running one car off the road and crashing into several parked cars. Cape Girardeau Police Department public information officer Sgt. ...
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Oran man accused of beating woman, pot possession
(Local News ~ 08/29/16)
An Oran, Missouri, man is in custody after police say he beat a woman outside their residence. Mark Gordon, 42, faces second-degree domestic assault and misdemeanor possession of a controlled substance. Scott County sheriff's deputies responded to reports Saturday of a domestic disturbance at a residence outside Oran, where they found the victim crying outside, according to a news release from the sheriff's office...
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Special prosecutor soon will convene grand jury over fatal hit-and-run
(Local News ~ 08/29/16)
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. -- A grand jury soon will be seated to decide whether a local businessman will be charged in connection with a December hit-and-run accident that killed a Poplar Bluff teenager. Once empaneled, the jury will hear testimony about a Dec. 9 leaving-the-scene accident as it pertains to Benjamin Ressel...
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People on the move 8/29/16
(Business ~ 08/29/16)
Reida Kimes-Baker joined the staff of Century 21 Premiere Realty in Sikeston, Missouri. Kimes-Baker decided to pursue real estate after 26 years with the Missouri Division of Tourism. "I've known Reida a long time, and her passion for people is evident from the minute you meet her," Tim Merideth, broker and owner of Century 21 Premiere Realty, said in a news release. "We are glad to have her on our team and know she will take good care of her clients and customers."...
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Headstone of Civil War soldier to be fixed after 154 years
(National News ~ 08/29/16)
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Some mistakes are never too late to fix. A Civil War soldier misidentified when he was buried at an Ohio cemetery more than 150 years ago is to get a new headstone. Confederate soldier Augustus Beckmann was wounded fatally in the Battle of Shiloh on April 7, 1862...
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Jackson police report 8/29/16
(Police/Fire Report ~ 08/29/16)
JACKSON The Jackson Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. DWI n Richard K. Kay, 58, of Jackson was arrested on suspicion of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, operating a motor vehicle while operator's license revoked, failure to register a motor vehicle and failure to maintain insurance...
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Cape Girardeau police report 8/29/16
(Police/Fire Report ~ 08/29/16)
CAPE GIRARDEAU The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests n Hardy Gaines, 31, no address given, was arrested at Bellevue and Pacific streets on suspicion of possession of methamphetamine and marijuana...
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Cape Girardeau fire report 8/29/16
(Police/Fire Report ~ 08/29/16)
CAPE GIRARDEAU The Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls. Friday n Medical assists were made at 3:15 a.m. on South Broadview Street; 12:32 p.m. on Woodland Drive; 4:12 p.m. on North Main Street; 4:31 p.m. on Belleridge Pike; 6:25 p.m. on Siemers Drive; 6:58 p.m. on Notre Dame Drive; 9:43 p.m. on East Cape Rock Drive; 9:58 p.m. on North Sprigg Street; and 10:20 p.m. on Jefferson Avenue...
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Decorative porta-potties allowed to stay
(National News ~ 08/29/16)
WILLIAMSBURG, Mass. -- A town's health board said it can't order a resident to remove port-a-potties flanking his driveway despite the objections of neighbors. The toilets at Chris Duval's home have been spray-painted orange. Duval said the toilets are "empty fiberglass shells" he finds "decorative." Opponents say the toilets are privies, and there's a state law prohibiting them. But the town health agent found they don't meet the state definition of a privy because they're not being used...
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Prayer 8/29/16
(Prayer ~ 08/29/16)
O Lord Jesus, thank you for a love that never fails. Amen.
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Out of the past: Aug. 29
(Out of the Past ~ 08/29/16)
It's apple-picking time in Southern Illinois and Southeast Missouri. There are plenty of apples, and the quality of the fruit this year is good. The Cape Girardeau Public Schools' classes will begin Tuesday for students, but staff members ranging from teachers and administrators to cooks and custodians reported for their first day of work yesterday at the Show Me Center. Local business and community leaders also were on hand to hear about the changes in store for local public education...
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