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Trump claims Obama had phones wiretapped; Obama denies it
(National News ~ 03/05/17)
PALM BEACH, Fla. -- President Donald Trump on Saturday accused former President Barack Obama of tapping his telephones during last year's election, lodging a allegation of abuse of power without evidence or explanation. An Obama spokesman declared the assertion "simply false."...
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Perry County tornado rated an EF4; utility providers mostly recovered from storms
(Local News ~ 03/05/17)
Area utilities providers say they mostly have recovered from the severe storms that damaged homes and infrastructure this week. The National Weather Service confirmed Saturday the tornado that killed one person and demolished dozens of homes near Perryville, Missouri, was an EF-4 twister -- the second-most powerful on the Fujita scale...
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River itself draws many tourists, their dollars to Cape
(Local News ~ 03/05/17)
Cape Girardeau Convention and Visitors Bureau executive director Brenda Newbern was optimistic as she addressed attendees at the First Friday Coffee at the Isle Casino. With Friday being National Employee Appreciation Day, she began by thanking her staff, who help her in the CVB's mission to promote Cape Girardeau for the purpose of economic development...
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A lot off the top: Residents lose hair for cancer-research fundraiser
(Local News ~ 03/05/17)
“You don’t say ‘no’ to the kiddoes,” Jackson School District superintendent John Link said, while getting his head shaved to support the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, which funds children’s cancer research. One of nine shavees who participated at Old Orchard CrossFit gym in Jackson, Link observed he was “feeling the abuse right now” but reasoned he would save money on shampoo...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 03/05/17)
Today in History Today is Sunday, March 5, the 64th day of 2017. There are 301 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On March 5, 1867, the Fenian Rebellion took place in Ireland as thousands of members of the Irish Republican Brotherhood launched an attempt at overthrowing British rule; the poorly-organized rising was swiftly put down by British and Irish authorities...
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Huckstep -- Williams
(Engagement ~ 03/05/17)
Dennis Huckstep of Scott City and Shelly Huckstep of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Madison Carol Huckstep, to Andrew Steven Williams of Jackson. He is the son of Steve and Theresa Williams of Smyrna, Tennessee, and Teresa Williams of Cape Girardeau...
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Claywell -- Wengert
(Wedding ~ 03/05/17)
Dr. Christina Tassinari Claywell and Dr. Jacob Daniel Wengert were married Aug. 13, 2016, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Alton, Illinois. The Rev. John Paul Klein performed the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Jim and Kathy Claywell of Godfrey, Illinois. The groom is the son of Alan and Kim Wengert of Jackson...
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Shell -- Adams
(Wedding ~ 03/05/17)
Lindsay Leanne Shell and William Samuel Adams were married July 23, 2016, at Hahn Chapel General Baptist Church in Marble Hill, Missouri. The Rev. Gerald Huff of Marble Hill performed the double ring ceremony. Lindsay is the daughter of Rick and Donna Shell of Marble Hill. William is the son of Jeff and Melanie Adams of New Albany, Indiana...
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Fieser -- Mahurin
(Engagement ~ 03/05/17)
Dan and Mary Jane Fieser of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Abbie Lea Fieser, to Andrew Dale Mahurin of Altenburg, Missouri. He is the son of Dale and Kandye Mahurin of Uniontown, Missouri. Abbie received a Bachelor of Science in recreation from Southeast Missouri State University in 2013. She is an administrative assistant for the Saint Francis Healthcare System...
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Henson -- Wichert
(Engagement ~ 03/05/17)
Matthew and Patti Henson of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Laura Henson, to Coleman Wichert. He is the son of George and Cathy Wichert of Cape Girardeau. Laura received a Bachelor of Science in child development in 2015 from Southeast Missouri State University. She is a lead toddler teacher at a local daycare...
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4x4 - 3-5-17
(03/05/17)
March is Women's History Month. Do you have a favorite female historic figure?
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FYI 3-5-17
(Community ~ 03/05/17)
The Citizens CPR Academy is a new training program, free to participants as part of United Way's "Give from the Heart" campaign, hosted by the Cape Girardeau Fire Department at Fire Station 3, 1975 N. Sprigg St. in Cape Girardeau. Seating is limited to 30 participants. This event will run from 2 to 4 p.m. today. For more information, call (573) 334-9634 or visit unitedwayofsemo.org/heart...
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Entree ideas for oncoming spring
(Column ~ 03/05/17)
Today I am sharing a few entree recipes with you that might be a welcome change to your weeknight supper routine. I find myself getting into a routine with recipes and cook them frequently for a while, and then I just need a change. I hope you find any or all of these recipes enjoyable as well as a nice new supper idea...
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A few garden strategies in the fight against fungus, disease
(Column ~ 03/05/17)
We moved out where we now live a little over 20 years ago. Our neighbor Clem Lindeman brought over his tractor and used a chisel plow to dig up the old garden spot. It was pure sod and hadn't been used in several years. Once he had it kind of torn up, I went to work with a front-tine tiller. It was a chore to say the least. This garden was about 70x100 feet...
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DO-licious
(Community ~ 03/05/17)
NEW YORK -- Cookie dough is having its Cronut moment. People have been standing in line for up to three hours at a month-old New York City shop that sells scoops of raw dough in a cup or a cone like ice cream. The sweet treat has become the latest food fad to generate buzz and long lines on the sidewalk, following the Magnolia Bakery cupcake popularized by "Sex and the City" and the Cronut, the croissant-doughnut mashup that made pastry chef Dominique Ansel's Manhattan bakery a phenomenon among foodies and tourists and ultimately inspired mass produced knockoffs.. ...
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Handling the bad days
(Column ~ 03/05/17)
One of my favorite books to read with my children is "Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day." The story follows one day in Alexander's life where everything goes so bad that all he wants to do is move to Australia. The reason this book is a children's classic is because everyone can relate to Alexander. ...
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Working with all your might
(Column ~ 03/05/17)
What is your attitude toward work? Do you consider it to be a blessing or a hardship? Since most have to work in order to have a living, I can think of no other alternative. Aside from the fact of necessity, working allows the world to function as it should, and people to reach their potential as well as find fulfillment...
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Adopt - Benji
(Community ~ 03/05/17)
This cute little guy is Benji. He is a 1-year-old chihuahua who needs a great forever home. Benji is available for adoption at Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary; call (573) 243-9823.
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Adopt - Sonic
(Community ~ 03/05/17)
Sonic is 2 years old. This sweet boy is looking for someone to love! He is available for adoption at the Humane Society; call (573) 334-5837.
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Finding the right church
(Column ~ 03/05/17)
When I was a teenager, I watched my church tear itself apart. This church was the place where I was loved, cared for and taught about the Gospel. However, because of some disagreements regarding the future direction of the church, I was now watching my sisters and brothers scream at each other at a business meeting. ...
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Hopefully early spring not followed by late February
(Column ~ 03/05/17)
Happy birthday to Andy Obermann, Sarah Gordon, Vickie Taylor, Reggie Seyer, Faye Dukes, Pam Wilson, Charles Hemingway, Jaimie Ralph, Marty Moore, Sheila Richardson, Taylor Friga, Danny Lindy, Sam Burnett, Whitney Horrell, Susan Hampton, Ruth Briggs, Charlene Johnson, Norma Mawhinney, Margaret Cahill, Belinda McMurry, Ken Schlitt, Cindy Gadberry, Freddie Wicker, Jim Haney, Mayme Cobb, Ronnie Senciboy, Jeannie Chapman, Sheila Gilmer, Martin Scheffer, Brianna Hibdon, Melanie Glubb, GP Glueck, Johnny King, Chris Kirn, David Tuller, Bobby Sexton, Dale Tenkhoff, Harry Imhoff, Ruth Anne Glency and Ruth B. ...
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Cape Girardeau Central High School first semester
(Honor Roll ~ 03/05/17)
Cape Central High School A Honor Roll 12th grade: Jonathan Bohnert, Zachary Brock, Dallas Buchanan, Brittany Canales, Katherine Carns, Jordan Collins, Amy Dai, Skylar Deimund, Alanna Dickson, Caitlyn Dumey, Madison Dush, Sophia Gentle, Natalie Grimm, Madalyn Gutierrez, Calli House, Kimberly Jones, River Ketcherside, Bennett Kidd, Kathleen Kinder, Kendall Ledure, Caitlyn Limbaugh, Andrea Loscertales Lopez, Anna Margetta, Katelyn May, Hannah McGill, Destiny Minor, Alexander Modglin, Cassandra Musgrave, Hunter Neal, Bradley Orenstein, John Pettet, Olivia Priest, Kellie Propst, Makenzie Reeves, Cheyenne Reneau, Anna Rollins, Gavin Sample, Zoe Schumer, Madison Sitzes, Katelyn Smith, Keegan Stout, Levi Strickland, Alicia Stull, Drew Thatcher, Rachel Thornsberry, Brent Tiemann, Elizabeth Ustinov, Ella Valleroy, Allison Vaughn, Mason Warren, Jessica Weibrecht, Kirstin Weinzetl, Katy Wikel. ...
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North Elementary School second quarter
(Honor Roll ~ 03/05/17)
North Elementary School 4th grade: Shawn Bradley, Marah Brown, Kendall Burger, Kimmora Carothers, Lily Conrad, Breauklyn Crews, Greyson Daniel, Kelby Engelen, Addison Hohler, Aidan Hottes, Tyler Hudson, Jaycie Keller, Brianna Kimbel, Landon Kistner, Chris Klein, Chant Long, Barrett Lorenz, Ainsley McClard, Halle Ponder, Sydney Popp, Micaela Shipley, Lucas Skidmore, Nick Trankle, Seth Respondek, Kyndall Rose, Emma Toll...
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Senior Center Menus 3-5-17
(Community ~ 03/05/17)
Monday: Baked ham slice or tamale pie, seasoned spinach, black-eyed peas, fried okra, cornbread or whole-grain crackers and baked pineapple or creamy fruit with coconut. Tuesday: Chili with beans and 1/2 cheese sandwich or sausage mostaccioli, seasoned corn, fried apples, whole-grain crackers, bread or roll and blushing pears or pineapple up cake...
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Snow or blue
(Column ~ 03/05/17)
The snow goose comes in two colors, white and gray. The gray morph is called a blue goose. An adult blue goose usually will have a white head. The blue goose in my photo here is gray all over and is therefore a juvenile. Snow geese summer and rear their young in the far northern reaches of Canada, Greenland, Alaska and Siberia. ...
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Club news 3-5-17
(Community News ~ 03/05/17)
American Legion Unit 63 Auxiliary met Feb. 8 with 14 members present. The meeting opened with a prayer by chaplain Catherine Allison. Treasurer Donna Hinze gave her report, which was approved. Vickie Watling reported on the recent S.A.L.T. meeting. She announced the Memorial Day Service for fallen officers will be May 25 at Cape Bible Chapel...
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Speak Out 3/5/17
(Speak Out ~ 03/05/17)
Yet again Mike Jensen shows his unwillingness to consider anything outside his own belief system. The people protesting the current administration are not the enemy he wants you to believe. We work. We pay taxes. We can do math. We do not believe someone automatically just because he says he can magically raise spending, cut taxes and bring high paying jobs back to America. ...
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Prayer 3/5/17
(Prayer ~ 03/05/17)
O Lord God, we praise you, for your name is a strong tower. Amen.
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The River Campus and Jim Drury
(Letter to the Editor ~ 03/05/17)
The recent recap of the River Campus and the 10-year celebration that appeared in the Southeast Missourian was very informative and brought back many fond memories. It was truly amazing that so many community members and stakeholders came together to support this wonderful project...
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Celebration set for River Campus anniversary
(Editorial ~ 03/05/17)
The River Campus, celebrating its 10th anniversary, will host a truly unique show Tuesday. A specially composed symphony will play an original piece by Gordon "Dick" Goodwin, a former Cape Girardeau resident and current professor emeritus at the University of South Carolina...
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Final months of flights for ex-Missouri governor cost $50K
(State News ~ 03/05/17)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri spent about $50,000 on state airplane flights for former governor Jay Nixon during his final two months in office. Flight records provided Friday to The Associated Press show many of those trips were between Jefferson City and St. Louis ...
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Missouri governor won't release details on inaugural costs
(State News ~ 03/05/17)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri voters may never know the full cost for Gov. Eric Greitens’s inaugural festivities, nor exactly how much big businesses and prominent individuals contributed to the event. Greitens’ campaign adviser Austin Chambers said Friday specific fundraising and expenditure details will not be released. ...
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Officials: Man threatened Jewish centers to frame, harass ex
(State News ~ 03/05/17)
NEW YORK -- A former journalist fired for fabricating details in stories made at least eight of the scores of threats against Jewish institutions nationwide, including a bomb threat to the Anti-Defamation League, as part of a bizarre campaign to harass and frame his ex-girlfriend, federal officials said...
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Trump supporters declare pride in president, slam opponents
(National News ~ 03/05/17)
From Colorado's state Capitol to Trump Tower in New York and the Washington Monument, groups of hundreds of people rallied for President Donald Trump on Saturday, waving "Deplorables for Trump" signs and even carrying a life-size cutout of the president...
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City worker made makeshift bedroom at work
(National News ~ 03/05/17)
CRANSTON, R.I. -- A Cranston Highway Department worker who had just sold his house set up a makeshift bedroom on the second floor of the department's building. A photo shows a room with a bed, a nightstand, coffee maker, slippers and what appear to be pajamas. City administration director Robert Coupe said an employee has been disciplined. He said the bedroom was in use for a short period of time, and the setup has ended. The worker's name has not been made public...
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UN: If confirmed, chemical attacks in Mosul a war crime
(International News ~ 03/05/17)
IRBIL, Iraq -- The United Nations warned the alleged use of chemical weapons in Mosul, if confirmed, would be a war crime and a violation of international humanitarian law, according to a statement Saturday. "This is horrible," Lise Grande, the humanitarian coordinator in Iraq said in the statement, "there is never justification -- none whatsoever -- for the use of chemical weapons."...
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Trump wary of Russian deal; new advisers urge tougher stand
(National News ~ 03/05/17)
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump is telling advisers and allies he may shelve, at least temporarily, his plan to pursue a deal with Moscow on the Islamic State group and other national-security matters, according to administration officials and Western diplomats...
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Keystone pipeline won't have to be built using U.S. steel
(National News ~ 03/05/17)
PALM BEACH, Fla. -- The Keystone XL oil pipeline won't have to use American steel in its construction, despite what President Donald Trump says. White House spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders said Friday that's because of language in a presidential directive Trump issued in January...
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Report: North Korea using Africa to slip sanctions
(International News ~ 03/05/17)
JOHANNESBURG -- North Korean weapons barred by U.N. sanctions ended up in the hands of U.N. peacekeepers in Africa, a confidential report states. That incident and others in more than a half-dozen African nations show how North Korea, despite facing its toughest sanctions in decades, continues to avoid them on the world's most impoverished continent with few repercussions...
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Somalia: 110 dead from hunger in 48 hours in drought
(International News ~ 03/05/17)
MOGADISHU, Somalia -- Somalia's prime minister said Saturday that 110 people have died from hunger in the past 48 hours in a single region -- the first death toll announced in a severe drought threatening millions of people across the country. Somalia's government declared the drought a national disaster Tuesday. The United Nations estimates 5 million people in this Horn of Africa nation need aid, amid warnings of a full-blown famine...
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Out of the past: March 5
(Out of the Past ~ 03/05/17)
Bettye Black, assistant director of the Cape Girardeau Public Library, said the library will discontinue its Sunday hours April 26. Over the summer, library officials will discuss whether to reopen Sundays in the fall. BIEHLE, Mo. -- Seven of this tiny incorporated town's eight registered voters cast ballots for a 1-cent sales tax in a special election Tuesday; the eighth didn't vote. ...
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Dale Strauser
(Obituary ~ 03/05/17)
BROKEN ARROW, Okla. — Dale Strauser was born Monday, April 26, 1937, in Cape Girardeau, the son of Doyle and Ina Davis Strauser. Dale died Friday, Feb. 24, 2017, in Broken Arrow. He was 79 years of age. Dale graduated high school in Cape Girardeau and went on to receive his associate degree in business. He was a sergeant major in the U.S. Army, serving in the Korean War and three tours in the Vietnam War. Dale retired in 1986 after 28 years in military service...
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Susan Niendorf
(Obituary ~ 03/05/17)
Susan Merrell Niendorf, 67, of Cape Girardeau died Friday, March 3, 2017, at her home. A memorial service will be at noon Saturday at Good Shepard Lutheran Church in Cape Girardeau. McCombs Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau is in charge of arrangements.
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Bernard Meyer
(Obituary ~ 03/05/17)
Bernard W. “Bernie” Meyer, 45, of Jackson, formerly of Perryville, Missouri, died Friday, March 3, 2017, at his home. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, with a Catholic wake at 4 p.m., and from 6:30 to 9:15 a.m. Wednesday at Young and Sons Funeral Home in Perryville...
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Patricia McIntire
(Obituary ~ 03/05/17)
Patricia R. McIntire, 71, of Cape Girardeau passed away Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017, at her home. She was born April 20, 1945, in Cape Girardeau to the late Zeno and Evelyn S. Chancellor Finley. Patricia had worked at Florsheim Shoe Factory. She enjoyed going to the casino and spending time with her family...
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Myrle Malone
(Obituary ~ 03/05/17)
Myrle M. Malone, 80, of Cape Girardeau died Saturday, March 4, 2017, at her home. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Bethany Baptist Church in Cape Girardeau, with the Rev. Shawn Wasson officiating. Burial will be at Fairmount Cemetery in Cape Girardeau...
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Wilma Major
(Obituary ~ 03/05/17)
Wilma Major, 75, of Cape Girardeau, formerly of Anna, Illinois, died Saturday, March 4, 2017, at her home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Crain Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau.
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Catherine Lancour
(Obituary ~ 03/05/17)
Catherine Therese Martin Lancour, 86, passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2017, at Sun View Estates Home Care in Surprise, Arizona. She was a resident of Sun City West, Arizona, since November 1995. She was born March 30, 1930, at Advance, Missouri, daughter of Anna Schonhoff and Albert Martin, who are deceased...
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Sue Burton Cole
(Obituary ~ 03/05/17)
Sue Burton Cole, 94, passed away Friday, Feb. 24, 2017, at Chateau Girardeau. She was born Margery Sue Combs on Oct. 22, 1922, in Redding, Iowa, to Harley L. and Susie Swift Combs. After the death of her mother in 1929, she was adopted by her maternal Aunt Jessie and Uncle Wesley Burton of Lee’s Summit, Missouri...
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Harry Clark Jr.
(Obituary ~ 03/05/17)
Harry Russell Clark Jr., 82, of Cape Girardeau died Thursday, March 2, 2017, at the Missouri Veterans Home. He was born Sept. 20, 1934, near Randles to the late Harry Russell and Emma Josephine Reams Clark. He was married to Bevelry Chrzan in 1967. She died in 1992...
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Robert Backfisch
(Obituary ~ 03/05/17)
Robert Antone Backfisch, 71, of Scott City died Thursday, March 2, 2017, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. He was born Nov. 27, 1945, in Cape Girardeau, the son of Charles and Delphine Glastetter Backfisch. He married Jacqueline Baldwin on Jan. 14, 1967...
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Jackson police report 3/5/17
(Police/Fire Report ~ 03/05/17)
The Jackson Police Department released the following items. Arrest does not imply guilt. DWI n Emad Almetari, 26, of Cape Girardeau was arrested on suspicion of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated and operating a motor vehicle without a valid driver's license...
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Cape Girardeau fire report 3/5/17
(Police/Fire Report ~ 03/05/17)
The Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls: Thursday n Medical assists were made at 4:57 a.m. on Elm Street; 10:29 a.m. on Chesley Drive; 10:53 a.m. on North Fountain Street; 1:42 p.m. on North Kingshighway; and 1:42 p.m. on Bloomfield Street...
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Cape Girardeau police report 3/5/17
(Police/Fire Report ~ 03/05/17)
The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests n Dayveion J. Graham, 21, 800 S. Ellis St., was arrested at 3049 William St. on a Cape Girardeau County warrant for probation violation for failure to appear for stealing...
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Births 3/5/17
(Births ~ 03/05/17)
Daughter to Cody Jacob and Kelsey Renee Farrow of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Hospital, 10:41 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017. Name, Anneliese Lynn. Weight, 7 pounds, 15 ounces. First child. Mrs. Farrow is the former Kelsey Prater, daughter of Gary Prater of Gale, Illinois, and Teresa and David Bigham of Olive Branch, Illinois. Farrow is the son of Chris and Jackie Farrow of Cape Girardeau. He is employed by Farrow Lumber Co...
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All ears: Students read to animals at local Humane Society
(Community ~ 03/05/17)
Nine-year-old Ilena Wilson carried a book in her arms as she waited with 12 other Prodigy Leadership Academy classmates in the lobby of the Humane Society of Southeast Missouri. The book title, "Please Don't Eat the Children," betrayed the smile on her face...
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Caseworkers set up camp in Perryville for tornado victims
(Local News ~ 03/05/17)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. — Caseworkers are available now to help victims of Tuesday’s tornado who may not have had insurance or who have questions about their coverage. A disaster-relief multi-agency resource center was open Saturday at the Perry Park Center, 800 City Park Lane in Perryville, and several organizations came together to bring aid...
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Schools in region step up for Perry County tornado victims
(Local News ~ 03/05/17)
Several schools in Cape Girardeau and Scott counties have held collections, fundraisers or sent volunteers to help victims of the tornado in Perry County. Eighty-five Jackson High School students volunteered to clean debris and find valuables Thursday for a family that lived on Moore Drive in Perryville...
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Officials: Man impersonated electric worker to steal from Perryville tornado victims; only fraud case reported so far
(Local News ~ 03/05/17)
Perryville, Missouri, police and Citizens Electric Corp. said a man impersonated a Citizens Electric representative to get close to the house of tornado victims. An older couple said they went to their house, which was damaged by the tornado, to find a man in his late 50s or early 60s wearing a yellow vest, looking around their property, Perryville police public information officer Cpl. Jeri Cain said ...
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Local VFW hosts a party to mark Seabees' 75th year
(Local News ~ 03/05/17)
Desert Storm, Vietnam, Korean War, World War II, action in Afghanistan and Iraq -- for 75 years, if there was a military action, the Seabees were there. For the 75th anniversary, a formal ball was held at Cape Girardeau VFW Post 3838 to honor the Seabees and their rich history...
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