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2 Cape County lawmakers call for Gov. Greitens to resign
(Local News ~ 02/24/18)
Two Cape Girardeau County lawmakers added their voices to a growing number of state legislators calling on indicted Gov. Eric Greitens to resign. Republican state Reps. Donna Lichtenegger of Jackson and Kathy Swan of Cape Girardeau said Friday the governor should step down for his unethical behavior...
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Cape has homeless problem; leaders discuss reasons, ways to address it
(Local News ~ 02/24/18)
Cape Girardeau has a homelessness problem, and while some resources are in place, more needs to be done, according to audience members and panelists at a community discussion Friday, held at the Cape Girardeau Public Library. A crisis shelter for people who need immediate housing was identified as one major need, as was greater collaboration among groups working to help the homeless...
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SEMO art department chairwoman Caroline Kahler receives Dingeldein award
(Local News ~ 02/24/18)
The Arts Council of Southeast Missouri recognized two local artists for their contributions to the community Friday during the 42nd annual Otto F. Dingeldein Award ceremony. “Tonight we are here to celebrate the arts in our community,” said Joni Hand, associate professor in Southeast Missouri State University’s Department of Art, as she welcomed the guests to Montgomery & Greaser Law Firm in downtown Cape Girardeau. ...
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State of emergency declared in Missouri
(Local News ~ 02/24/18)
A state of emergency has been declared in Missouri as a proactive response to storms and flooding, according to a statement released Saturday by Gov. Eric Greitens office. "Today, in anticipation of a major storm system that could cause increased flooding throughout the southern portion of the State, Governor Eric Greitens signed an executive order declaring a State of Emergency and activating the resources of the Missouri National Guard," according to the statement. ...
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Southeast's dual-credit rate going up
(Local News ~ 02/24/18)
Southeast Missouri State University’s tuition rates for dual credit, dual enrollment and early college credit will rise beginning fall 2018, after action by the board of regents Friday. The new rate of $95 is higher than the current rate of $85 per credit hour...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 02/24/18)
Today is Saturday, Feb. 24, the 55th day of 2018. There are 310 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Feb. 24, 1868, the U.S. House of Representatives impeached President Andrew Johnson by a vote of 126-47 following his attempted dismissal of Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton; Johnson was later acquitted by the Senate...
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Out of the past: Feb. 24
(Out of the Past ~ 02/24/18)
With the approach of spring and warmer weather, officials at Trail of Tears State Park remind park visitors that the abandoned rock quarry at the north edge of the park is off limits to the public; the quarry was closed last year following a series of accidents that resulted in serious injuries to people who fell from the steep, vertical cliffs on the walls of the quarry...
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Club news 2-25-18
(Community News ~ 02/24/18)
Lamplighter FCE Club met Feb. 15 for a club sew day, lunch and business meeting. Members enjoyed a healthy lunch served by the hostess, JoAnn Hahs. After lunch, Judy Strickland, president, called the club meeting to order. Devotion was given by Hahs. Each member answered roll call by telling what she would like to receive for Valentine's Day...
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Growing a gardener: Teaching a child the basics in taking care of a plant can be fruitful for all
(Column ~ 02/24/18)
The other evening I was sitting at my desk in my study at home. I looked up at the wall and saw a picture of myself and my granddaughter Kelsi. It was published in this newspaper about 20 years ago. I was holding her, and we were intently looking at a pine cone. She seemed mesmerized...
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Recipe to celebrate 28 years of good fortune
(Column ~ 02/24/18)
Scott and I are celebrating our wedding anniversary today. It is fun to recall details from that day 28 years ago. The weather was unusually warm for February, and we ran the air conditioner at the church to keep the wedding party and guests comfortable. ...
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Feeling OK about saying 'no'
(Column ~ 02/24/18)
At a local pet supply store the other day, I bought some "healthy diet" food for our elderly cat. Entering my data into the credit card reader, a question popped up on the screen. We've all experienced this. Quite often the question is: "Is $xx.xx the amount you agree to pay?" Or, less frequently: "Do you want cash back?" At this store, the query that popped up surprised me and, if I'm being brutally honest, irritated me a bit: "Do you want to save a homeless pet?"...
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Lent: A fast way to slow down
(Column ~ 02/24/18)
We live in a society of throwaway and convenience. We don't often think about how our actions affect others around the world, or how our actions affect the people of the future. We eat at fast food restaurants and throw away plastic forks after one use. ...
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A way with words: Jackson Middle School teacher authors textbook
(Community ~ 02/24/18)
Chelsea Tornetto didn't set out to write a textbook, even though she's always wanted to be an author. The Jackson Middle School teacher's "Conquering Content Vocabulary" was published by Scholastic, Inc., in January and, Tornetto said, the path to publication was not quite what she'd expected...
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Fuzzy brown something
(Column ~ 02/24/18)
This photo shows several small balls of brown/orange fluff that I found tucked away between sticks of firewood inside a woodshed. I suspect that a native deer mouse put them there as the beginnings of a nest, but I have no proof. I have seen these tiny tufts of fur-like stuff on fallen oak leaves during autumn and early winter. ...
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Senior Center Menus for Feb. 26 through March 2
(Community ~ 02/24/18)
Monday: Chicken parmesan or popcorn shrimp, pasta and marinara, Italian-blend veggies, buttered sweet corn, whole-grain garlic bread and Mandarin oranges or ice cream. Tuesday: Chicken and dumplings or Swiss steak, glazed carrots, pickled beets, whole-grain hot roll and mixed fruit salad or oatmeal pie...
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Missouri dog gets new foot thanks to 3-D printing
(Community ~ 02/24/18)
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) -- "You want to get a new foot? Want to get a new foot?" cooed Kendra Earl Warlow as she bent over and petted Tucker, her 5-year-old Australian shepherd. Tucker bounced energetically around a basement lab in Noyes Hall, introducing himself to each and every person in the room. Born without several bones in his hind right foot, Tucker has spent his life hopping on three legs...
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Names of the moon, chamber activities, bird count
(Column ~ 02/24/18)
Happy birthday to Lee Powers, Tula Eskew, Gabe Hanks, Jeanette Eftink, Nancy Spies, Maxine Haney, Mallory Estes, Ashley Siebert, Leigh Ann Denbow, Courtnie Harris, Tyler Acey, David Garland, Jackie Bader, Logan Hornback, Kristy Pobst, Karen Davis, Gene Knotts, Margaret Poinsett, Karen Rice, Jordan Duncan and Joyce Loucks...
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Tomatoes are my favorites
(Column ~ 02/24/18)
When it comes down to picking my favorite garden vegetable or fruit, tomatoes come in hands down. I really like cucumbers, but if I had to choose between the two, it would be tomatoes and I'm not picky about the color. I like black ones, purple ones, red ones, yellow ones, orange ones and everything in between. I like tomatoes...
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From the 'hood' to college? PB assistant principal once thought it impossible
(Community ~ 02/24/18)
Black history is American history, said Poplar Bluff High School (PBHS) Assistant Principal Sheldon Tyler, who, despite his humble beginnings, attributes family and education to his success as an educator. "I was born and raised in St. Louis, at Delmar and Kingshighway. ...
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Mittrucker - Tessmer
(Engagement ~ 02/24/18)
James Mittrucker announces the engagement of his daughter, Sarah Pauline Mittrucker, to John Bernard Tessmer IV, both of St. Peters, Missouri. He is the son of John Tessmer III and Theresa (Wiesehan) Tessmer. Sarah is also the daughter of the late Linda (Kraft) Mittrucker. Sarah is originally from Cape Girardeau...
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FYI 2-25-18
(Community ~ 02/24/18)
The Alberta and Neil Dougan History Scholarship has been established through the Southeast Missouri University Foundation. The restricted scholarship was established with a $10,000 gift from Southeast professor emerita of history Dr. Alberta Dougan and her husband, Neil Dougan...
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Adopt Carlos 2-25-18
(Community ~ 02/24/18)
Submitted by Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary Carlos is a 3 1/2 year old male cat. He has a great personality and would be a good pet. He is available for adoption at Safe Harbor; call (573) 243-9823.
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Learning briefs 2-25-18
(Community ~ 02/24/18)
The following students were named to the dean's list for fall semester 2017 at Three Rivers College in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. n Amanda Hulshof, Bridgette Jenkins, Cassidy Spane, all of Benton, Missouri n Kyle Bigelow of Cape Girardeau n Max Priggel of Chaffee, Missouri...
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Prayer 2-25-18
(Prayer ~ 02/24/18)
Lord Jesus, we trust in you with our heart and seek your guidance always. Amen.
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Shivelbine expresses joy in downtown resurgence
(Column ~ 02/24/18)
Editor's note: Leland "Freck" Shivelbine, 92 years old, was recognized Thursday night by Old Town Cape with its Charles L. Hutson Visionary Award. Unable to attend due to health, his sons Scott and Mike received the award on his behalf. Scott said his father wanted to be sure Freck's late brother Bill was also recognized for the instrumental role he played in the longtime success of Shivelbines Music Store, then he read a few remarks prepared by his father. Here are Freck Shivelbine's words:...
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My connection with Billy Graham
(Column ~ 02/24/18)
Home. There's no sweeter word in the English language. Now that our four children are married and living on their own, nothing brings us greater joy than to welcome them back home. Have all four of them, their spouses and grandkids all at once? Why, that's almost heaven on earth...
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Birth 2-25-18
(Births ~ 02/24/18)
Son to David Matthew and Erica Lynn Sander of Burfordville, Saint Francis Medical Center, 2:29 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018. Name, August Matthew. Weight, 4 pounds, 15 ounces. Third child, second son. Mrs. Sander is the former Erica Kight, daughter of Scott and Cathy Kight of Jackson. She is a coding and compliance specialist at Saint Francis Medical Center. Sander is the son of Sharon and Rollie Sander of Gordonville. He works at Sander Nursery...
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Fed: Rate hikes may be warranted
(National News ~ 02/24/18)
WASHINGTON -- The Federal Reserve says it expects the ongoing strength of the U.S. economy will warrant gradual increases in interest rates this year, delivering the same steady-as-it-goes message under new leader Jerome Powell as it had provided under Janet Yellen...
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Road work 2/25/18
(Local News ~ 02/24/18)
Cape County Route EE closed for railroad repairs Route EE in Cape Girardeau County, between State Street and County Road 264, will be closed as railroad crews make pavement repairs. A Missouri Department of Transportation news release states the road will close at 12:30 a.m. Monday and will re-open at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday. A detour will be provided using Highway 25, the Blomeyer roundabout and Highway 77 for east- and westbound traffic...
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Donna Sprenger
(Obituary ~ 02/24/18)
** Donna Sprenger Donna Jean Sprenger, 71, of Cape Girardeau died Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018, at Life Care Center. Amick-Burnett Funeral Home in Scott City is in charge of arrangements.
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Thomas Romano II
(Obituary ~ 02/24/18)
BENTON, Mo. -- Thomas W. Romano II, 54, of Benton died Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2018, at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. March 3 at La Croix United Methodist Church in Benton, with Pastor Fred Burgard and Colin Smith officiating...
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Fern Kyle
(Obituary ~ 02/24/18)
Fern Vickery Kyle, 100, of Cape Girardeau, formerly of Chaffee, Missouri, died peacefully Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018, at Monticello House in Jackson. She was born Aug. 7, 1917, in Grassy, Missouri, the daughter of Dewitt and Hattie Newell Sample. She and William G. Vickery married July 16, 1938, and he passed away in 1986. They had three children, Janet, Lana and Bill. In 1994 she married J.B. Kyle of Niceville, Florida, and they enjoyed 11 years together, until he passed away in 2005...
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Ken Klaproth
(Obituary ~ 02/24/18)
WAPPAPELLO, Mo. -- Ken Klaproth, 81, of Wappapello died Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018, at his home. He was born Sept. 6, 1936, in Cape Girardeau to Walter R. and Hazel Hope Klaproth. He was a graduate from Cape Girardeau Central High School. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and feeding birds. He also loved his cats, Cricket and Tuffy...
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Jackie Hoffman
(Obituary ~ 02/24/18)
ANNA, Ill. -- Jackie Hoffman, 70, of Anna died Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018, at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion, Illinois. The family hosted a memorial service Friday at the First Presbyterian Church of Cobden, Illinois. Crain Funeral Home in Anna-Jonesboro was in charge of the cremation services...
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Randy Heise
(Obituary ~ 02/24/18)
Randy Heise, 57, of Cape Girardeau died Friday, Feb. 16, 2018, at his home. A graveside service will be held at noon Saturday in Russell Heights Cemetery in Jackson. Arrangements were made by McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson...
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Aline Feilner
(Obituary ~ 02/24/18)
ST. LOUIS -- Aline A. Feilner, 85, of St. Louis went to be with her heavenly Father on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018, at St. Anthony's Medical Center in St. Louis. She was born May 27, 1932, in Chaffee, Missouri, to the late Fred and Mayme Griffin Horman. She and Richard "Dick" Feilner married April 16, 1966, and he preceded her in death Oct. 25, 2006...
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Patsy Casper
(Obituary ~ 02/24/18)
TAMMS, Ill. -- Patsy Casper, 87, of Mounds, Illinois, died Friday, Feb. 23, 2018, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday at Crain Funeral Home in Tamms, Ill. Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Buddy Walls officiating. Interment will follow in Spencer Heights cemetery...
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Melvin Busch
(Obituary ~ 02/24/18)
Melvin Lee "Buddy" Busch, 87, of Cape Girardeau died Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018, in Cape Girardeau. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Lynwood Baptist Church in Cape Girardeau. The funeral will follow at 11 a.m. at the church, with the Rev. Mark Anderson officiating. Burial will be at Cape County Memorial Park Cemetery in Cape Girardeau...
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Trump Jr. praises Indian media as 'mild,' 'nice'
(International News ~ 02/24/18)
NEW DELHI -- The U.S. president's eldest son heaped praise on the Indian media Friday and accused American journalists of unfair criticism, as he neared the end of a whirlwind trip across India promoting Trump-brand luxury real estate. Donald Trump Jr. said at an Indian business summit life since his father's election "has been difficult from a family standpoint," but he'd enjoyed the coverage he'd received during this trip...
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Ivanka Trump to push for 'maximum pressure' on North Korea
(International News ~ 02/24/18)
SEOUL, South Korea -- Ivanka Trump told South Korea's president on Friday she will use her visit to the Winter Olympics to advocate maximum pressure on North Korea to halt its nuclear program. The daughter of President Donald Trump is leading the U.S. delegation at this weekend's closing ceremony for the Pyeongchang Games...
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Deaths mount in Syria
(International News ~ 02/24/18)
BEIRUT -- Syrian government warplanes supported by Russia continued their relentless bombardment of the rebel-controlled eastern suburbs of Damascus for a sixth day Friday, killing 32 people, opposition activists and a war monitor reported. The death toll from the past week climbed to more than 400...
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U.S. weighs Adelson offer to fund Jerusalem embassy
(National News ~ 02/24/18)
WASHINGTON -- The Trump administration is considering an offer from Republican mega-donor Sheldon Adelson to pay for at least part of a new U.S. embassy in Jerusalem, four U.S. officials told The Associated Press. Lawyers at the State Department are looking into the legality of accepting private donations to cover some or all of the embassy costs, the officials said. ...
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Poll: Most have grim outlook on direction
(National News ~ 02/24/18)
WASHINGTON -- Chester Trahan's grandchildren are working, so he's feeling better about the economy these days. But his view of the country's overall direction is pretty grim, darkened by what he sees as a surge in racism and violence fueled by President Donald Trump...
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Gates pleads guilty in probe of Russian election influence
(National News ~ 02/24/18)
WASHINGTON -- A former senior adviser to President Donald Trump's election campaign pleaded guilty Friday to federal conspiracy and false-statements charges, switching from defendant to cooperating witness in the special counsel's probe of Trump's campaign and Russia's election interference...
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U.S. tightens sanctions on North Korean shipping
(National News ~ 02/24/18)
WASHINGTON -- The Trump administration escalated pressure on North Korea Friday by slapping sanctions on scores of companies and ships accused of illicit trading with the pariah nation. Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin said the U.S. has now blacklisted virtually all ships being used by the North...
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Nigerian parents fear worst for missing girls after attack
(International News ~ 02/24/18)
DAPCHI, Nigeria -- The sound of gunfire rang out as residents gathered for evening prayers at the mosque. Soon the armed fighters showed up in their trucks and made their target clear: Where was the girls' school, they asked. Usman Katarko, a farmer, said he knew the men were not soldiers even though they wore military uniforms because there were Arabic inscriptions on their vehicles...
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Officer convicted at terror trial sentenced to 15 years in prison
(National News ~ 02/24/18)
ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- A former transit-agency police officer was sentenced to 15 years in prison Friday after being convicted in a sting operation of attempting to help the Islamic State group. Nicholas Young, 38, of Fairfax, Virginia, became the first law-enforcement officer in the country to be convicted of a terrorism offense when a federal jury found him guilty in December on charges including obstruction of justice and attempting to provide material support to a terrorist group...
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More companies end ties as pressure mounts on NRA
(National News ~ 02/24/18)
NEW YORK -- Three more companies said Friday they had ended discount programs with the National Rifle Association, as U.S. corporations take a closer look at investments, co-branding deals and other ties to the gun industry after the latest school massacre...
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Caller told FBI Florida suspect 'going to explode'
(National News ~ 02/24/18)
WASHINGTON -- A woman close to the man charged with killing 17 people at a Florida high school warned the FBI in chilling detail he had a growing collection of guns and a temper so uncontrollable she worried about him "getting into a school and just shooting the place up."...
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After school shooting, leaders propose new gun restrictions
(National News ~ 02/24/18)
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Florida's governor announced plans Friday to put more armed guards in schools and to make it harder for young adults and some with mental illness to buy guns, responding to days of intense lobbying from survivors of last week's shooting at a Florida high school...
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Trump says arm U.S. teachers; they love kids as others don't
(National News ~ 02/24/18)
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump told conservatives Friday even Second Amendment supporters can get behind steps to fight gun violence in schools, offering a red-meat call for arming teachers and suggesting they would be more likely to protect students than a security guard who "doesn't love the children."...
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Missouri governor indicted under law targeting peeping toms
(State News ~ 02/24/18)
Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens has been indicted on a felony invasion of privacy charge under a state law enacted to punish Peeping Toms who secretly photograph or shoot video of their victims. He's accused of taking a compromising photo in 2015 of a woman with whom he was having an affair without her permission. He has admitted to the affair but denied criminal wrongdoing...
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Sponsored: SoutheastHEALTH Partnership with Washington University provides peace of mind and heart
(Local News ~ 02/24/18)
The comfort of home and the power of leading international specialty medical care sounds like an ideal combination. When SoutheastHEALTH began its collaboration with the division of Cardiothoracic surgery at Washington University School of Medicine in St. ...
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Jackson police report 2/25/18
(Local News ~ 02/24/18)
The Jackson Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests n Jason Andrews, 46, of Millersville was arrested on a Jackson warrant for failure to appear. n Michael Roy, 33, of Jackson was arrested on suspicion of fourth-degree domestic assault...
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Cape Girardeau police report 2/25/18
(Police/Fire Report ~ 02/24/18)
The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrest n Shannon Carnell, 40, of Cape Girardeau was arrested on a Scott City warrant. Thefts n Theft was reported.. n Theft was reported at 45 S. West End Blvd...
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Max 'Rusty' Robinson III
(Obituary ~ 02/24/18)
PEVELY, Mo. — Max “Rusty” Robinson III, 64, of Pevely passed away Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018, at his home. He was born May 1, 1953, in Cairo, Illinois, the son of Max Russell Robinson II of Mounds, Illinois, and the late LoElla Hankins Robinson...
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The preacher
(Column ~ 02/24/18)
"Someday you will read or hear that Billy Graham is dead. Don't you believe a word of it. I shall be more alive than I am now. I will just have changed my address. I will have gone into the presence of God." -- The Rev. Billy Graham The tributes continue to come in for the Rev. Billy Graham, 99, who died Wednesday...
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