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Flooded state roads in Southeast Missouri
(Local News ~ 12/05/11)
The Missouri Department of Transportation said this afternoon via news release that heavy, enduring rain across the region has caused some state roads to close from flooding. The following list was released by MoDOT today: n Route142 -from Rt. H in Ripley Co. to Rt. EE in Butler Co...
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Southeast Missouri State men's basketball team visits Central Arkansas
(College Sports ~ 12/05/11)
Southeast Missouri State men's basketball coach Dickey Nutt will see a familiar face today at Central Arkansas. Nutt hopes he's not burned by one of his former players when the Redhawks (4-4) and Bears (3-3) meet at 7:30 p.m. in Conway, Ark. LaQuentin Miles, a 6-foot-5 sophomore guard who began his career at Southeast, is the Southland Conference's top scorer, and he also leads UCA in rebounding...
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Dozens of Christmas trees on display at Altenburg museum
(Local News ~ 12/05/11)
ALTENBURG, Mo. -- The Lutheran Heritage Center and Museum in Altenburg is celebrating its sixth-annual Luther's Indoor Walk in the Woods this Christmas season with over 40 trees on display. Among the trees exhibited at the center this year is a German immigrant tree celebrating the 1839 Saxon German immigration; a Scherenschnitte tree featuring German paper ornaments created by the local librarian Kathy Schlimpert; a Perry County tree displaying antique local postcards in German and English; and a "freedom tree" which sits on the corner stone of the now defunct Mack's Chapel, one of the first African-American churches in Missouri.. ...
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Some in real estate, construction in Cape County prosper despite difficult economy
(Local News ~ 12/05/11)
The developer of Jackson Ridge Estates says the subdivision is flourishing in tough times because it meets the needs of average homebuyers and maintains a positive relationship with the city. Builder and developer Brandon Williams of Brandon O. Williams Construction Co. in Cape Girardeau received approval Nov. 21 for three more phases of expansion of the subdivision, which will bring the number of homes there to 80. He plans to have a total of 124 houses after two future areas are developed...
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Cape to begin design work on $1.6 million Riverwalk Trail extension
(Local News ~ 12/05/11)
Cape Girardeau's Riverwalk Trail on Saturday was awash with friends sipping coffee, determined joggers and others simply idling along the water's edge. In the near future, if all goes according to plan, those who enjoy the riverside trail will have more room to roam...
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First Deer
(Submitted Photo ~ 12/05/11)
This is Lane Dunning. 11 years old from Chaffee. This is Lane's first kill ever. He is very proud of his 8 point buck. Lane is the son of Justin and Jennifer Dunning of Chaffee.
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Parker demands to debate Rep. Jo Ann Emerson
(Submitted Story ~ 12/05/11)
Parker demands to debate Rep. Jo Ann Emerson Have you learned anything from the Republican Presidential debates? Aren't debates a great way to learn about the candidates? Rep. Jo Ann Emerson recently stated she would not debate me in the 2012 primary. She refused in the last election as well...
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Sleet & Snow
(Submitted Photo ~ 12/05/11)
sleeting and snowing coming back from STL.12/5/2011
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Hodges decides on run for new 149th district
(Local News ~ 12/05/11)
With his district split three ways thanks to a new House of Representatives apportionment plan, Rep. Steve Hodges will more than likely vie for the 149th district. Because he's an incumbent, Hodges, D-East Prairie, could run in any district that used to be in his 161st district, which will now include the 148th, 149th and 151st districts. On Friday, Hodges said he's going to run in the 149th "with almost 100 percent surety."...
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Missouri Running Co.'s Cape Girardeau Store is Moving
(Submitted Story ~ 12/05/11)
Missouri Running Co.'s Cape Girardeau store is moving! For Immediate Release Contact Person: Lori Stephenson Phone: 314-727-4786 or 314-488-4428(c) Email: lori@morunco.com Missouri Running Co.'s second store in Cape Girardeau, MO, at 1131 N. Kingshighway, opened in February 2010, serving the Southeast Missouri and southern Illinois regions. ...
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Many in Southeast Missouri packing concealed weapons
(Local News ~ 12/05/11)
KENNETT, Mo. -- The loud boom of a pistol being fired echoes through a gaping field in western Dunklin County on Saturday afternoon. The noise fills a blank sky just east of the Arkansas border and causes a lone rooster to crow in protest. Bang. Birds quickly fly out of a nearby tree to avoid danger...
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Postal service wants to move ahead with closure of processing centers
(National News ~ 12/05/11)
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The cash-strapped U.S. Postal Service says it wants to move quickly to close 252 mail processing centers and slow first-class delivery next spring, citing steadily declining mail volume. At a news briefing Monday, postal vice president David Williams said the agency wants to virtually eliminate the chance for stamped letters to arrive the next day to help avert possible bankruptcy next year...
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Waiting on Santa Claus
(Submitted Photo ~ 12/05/11)
Annabelle laying under the Christmas tree.
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50 Years of DAR Service
(Submitted Story ~ 12/05/11)
The children of Dorothy Lee Dolle Krueger Points (Libby Krueger Billham,Carol Krueger Adams,Joe Krueger,Kathy Krueger Tolson,and Ted Krueger)hosted a reception on November 12,2011 at St, Andrew Lutheran Church. Dorothy was recognized for being a member of the DAR for 50 years...
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Happy Holidays!
(Submitted Photo ~ 12/05/11)
This is Maggie our Chi/terrior mix. The holidays are exhausting! Merry Christmas to everyone!
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Sleepy
(Submitted Photo ~ 12/05/11)
My Boston Terrier Max, says it's too early to be getting up!!
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Baker Decade Birthday Bash
(Submitted Photo ~ 12/05/11)
Angie Wilson of Jackson, Teresa Roberts of Mt Ayr, Iowa, Kay Glastetter of Chaffee and Louise Baker of Troy, Mo celebrate their birthdays (40, 50, 60, & 70) together with family at Kay's house Nov 25.
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More from hay bale fire
(Submitted Photo ~ 12/05/11)
Smoke from the hay bales is seen at 1 p.m. Sunday. The smoke could continue for several days and firefighters may return to the scene if the wind increases.
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Major hay bale fire
(Submitted Photo ~ 12/05/11)
Firefighters begin the initial attack on a round hay bale fire near Fruitland shortly after 1 a.m. Sunday.
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Greyhound Pets of America seeks to place retired racing dogs with caring families
(12/05/11)
Most people think of greyhounds as a lean, speedy animal that runs around a dog track or, more commonly, as the dog pictured on the side of a popular bus company. Not many people think of a greyhound dog as a pet. Greyhound Pets of America (GPA) is a national, not-for-profit organization dedicated to finding responsible, loving homes for retired racing greyhounds. ...
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A good night's sleep is important for general health, mental well-being
(12/05/11)
Many animals hibernate in winter, sleeping through the cold, dreary months. Unfortunately, that's not an option for us two-legged mammals. But getting a good night's sleep is important to maintain general health. "If you don't get good sleep, your concentration, memory, strength and ability to function are decreased," says Dr. Musa A. Wadi of Southeast Pulmonology and medical director of SoutheasHEALTH's Sleep Center. "You'll not be as functional as someone who has adequate sleep."...
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Model planes a fun hobby for 'kids' of all ages
(12/05/11)
Model airplanes aren't just for kids. In the Southeast Missouri Modelers Association, small-scale pilots of all ages gather to fly planes big and small, and to teach the trade to others. "I joke about it, but it's true -- we have kids in there from age 8 to 80. ...
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Missouri's beauty
(Editorial ~ 12/05/11)
Missouri is a beautiful state. And for the last 75 years the Missouri Department of Conservation has sought to protect this beauty. By a 2-to-1 margin, voters passed an amendment to the state constitution establishing the department on Nov. 3, 1936. Today the department receives more funding through sales tax revenue from forest activity and fishing, hunting and wildlife recreation than from the state...
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Speak Out 12/5/11
(Speak Out ~ 12/05/11)
FOR those of you complaining about the pet-owning couple who were able to fix up their home thanks to grants made possible by our tax dollars, I have to ask: Who did you vote for in the last election? Obama has never hidden his desire to fund more and more programs like this and to take from those who "have" and give to those who choose not to work for what they need and want. If you doubt that, do some research on his past speeches. He couldn't be more clear...
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Prayer 12/5/11
(Prayer ~ 12/05/11)
O Lord Jesus, give us an extra measure of strength during the trials of life. Amen.
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Italian government approves austerity measures
(National News ~ 12/05/11)
MILAN -- Premier Mario Monti said Sunday his government of technocrats has approved a package of austerity and growth measures worth $40.53 billion to "reawaken" the Italian economy and help save the euro common currency from collapse. The measures include immediate cuts to the costs of maintaining Italy's bulky political class as well as significant measures to fight tax evasion, Monti told a news conference following a three-hour Cabinet meeting...
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Grant to help businesses affected by flooding
(Business ~ 12/05/11)
The Douglas C. Greene Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Southeast Missouri State University has received a $71,000 grant to help small businesses impacted by severe flooding earlier this year. The funds, from U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development will be used in a new initiative called Operation ReStart. ...
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People on the Move 12/05/11
(Business ~ 12/05/11)
Dr. Mark Stacy has been appointed vice dean for clinical research at Duke University School of Medicine. Stacy is a clinical investigator and administrator who served as associate dean for clinical research since 2009. He has been a key driver in improving clinical research practices and in developing a site-based research director community. ...
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Talking Shop Matt Goehman, owner of local Huddle House
(Business ~ 12/05/11)
Matt Goehman got his start flipping foreclosed houses and soon added an apartment complex and two hotels to his property portfolio. Three years ago, he got into the restaurant business and now owns two Huddle House franchises in Cape and Jackson. Q: Today you own an apartment complex, two hotels and two restaurants. How did your business career begin? ...
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Missouri revenue increases 2 percent through November
(State News ~ 12/05/11)
JEFFERSON CITY -- Missouri tax revenue are increasing, but will need to grow even faster to help account for an error made last year, state officials said Friday. The state Office of Administration reported that revenue through November increased 2 percent from last year, or from $2.78 billion to $2.84 billion this year. ...
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Missouri A.G. wants tougher laws on reporting sexual abuse
(State News ~ 12/05/11)
COLUMBIA, Mo. -- Missouri lawmakers should toughen the state's requirements on reporting the sexual abuse of children, state Attorney General Chris Koster said. Koster wants Missouri to join 18 other states that require everyone to report suspected abuse or neglect of children. Right now, only certain professionals, such as teachers or physicians, are required to do so, according to The Columbia Daily Tribune...
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Republican presidential hopefuls seek to court Herman Cain supporters
(National News ~ 12/05/11)
WASHINGTON -- A day after Herman Cain shuttered his Republican candidacy for president, struggling GOP hopefuls looked to pick up the fallen candidate's tea party following and upset a primary dynamic that has pushed Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich to the forefront...
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Postal cuts to slow delivery of first-class mail
(National News ~ 12/05/11)
WASHINGTON -- Facing bankruptcy, the U.S. Postal Service is pushing ahead with unprecedented cuts to first-class mail next spring that will slow delivery and, for the first time in 40 years, eliminate the chance for stamped letters to arrive the next day...
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Postwar Marines: smaller, less focused on land war
(National News ~ 12/05/11)
WASHINGTON -- With the Iraq War ending and an Afghanistan exit in sight, the Marine Corps is beginning a historic shift, returning to its roots as a seafaring force that will get smaller, lighter and, it hopes, less bogged down in land wars. This moment of change happens to coincide with a reorienting of American security priorities to the Asia-Pacific region, where China has been building military muscle during a decade of U.S. ...
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Firefighters fight hay fire Sunday near Fruitland
(Local News ~ 12/05/11)
Area firefighters battled a Fruitland blaze for 11 hours Sunday morning. Twenty firefighters from the Fruitland and East County fire protection district responded to a fire on County Road 607 west of Highway V around 1 a.m. A hay pile containing 300 bales was fully engulfed near two buildings, according to a Cape Girardeau County Firefighters Association news release...
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Petronella Lappe
(Obituary ~ 12/05/11)
Petronella Ann "Pate" Lappe, 86, of Cape Girardeau died Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011, at The Lutheran Home. She was born March 3, 1925, in Cape Girardeau to Benjamin and Clara Meyer Halter. She and Flavian A. Lappe were married Oct. 15, 1946, in Apple Creek, Mo. He died December 7, 2008...
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Mary Quinn
(Obituary ~ 12/05/11)
Mary Lee Quinn, 77, of Jackson died Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011, at her home. Ford and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Births 12/5/11
(Births ~ 12/05/11)
Son to Jonathan Allen and Jamie Nicole Market of Jackson, Southeast Hospital, 10:26 p.m. Friday, Nov. 25, 2011. Name, Chase Andrew. Weight, 6 pounds, 5 ounces. Mrs. Market is the former Jamie Welter, daughter of Paul and Cheryl Welter of Benton, Mo. She is a registered dietitian at Southeast. Market is the son of Kevin and Cheryl Market of Jackson. He is a respiratory therapist with Lincare...
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Out of the past 12/5/11
(Out of the Past ~ 12/05/11)
A Cape Girardeau businessman is requesting the city council approve the rezoning of property on the southeast corner of Highway 61 and Interstate 55 for development of a motel, restaurant, office building and branch bank; the development is being planned by Victorian Inns Inc. and motel owner Jim Drury...
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Jackson police and fire report 12/05/11
(Police/Fire Report ~ 12/05/11)
Jackson The Jackson Police Department released the following item. Arrests do not imply guilt. Property damage Fire Jackson Firefighters responded to the following calls Saturday:...
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100K wreaths headed to Arlington
(National News ~ 12/05/11)
PORTLAND, Maine -- Twenty years ago, wreath company owner Morrill Worcester and a dozen other people laid 5,000 wreaths on headstones at Arlington National Cemetery. It was Worcester's way of giving thanks to the nation's veterans with leftover unsold wreaths...
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Southeast women's perseverance is rewarded
(Sports Column ~ 12/05/11)
The Southeast Missouri State women's basketball team appeared to be making steady improvement despite an 0-6 start under first-year coach Ty Margenthaler. That improvement finally paid off on the scoreboard last week as the Redhawks (2-7) gave Margenthaler his first two wins as a collegiate coach...
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Cape Girardeau police report 12/05/11
(Police/Fire Report ~ 12/05/11)
Cape Girardeau The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrest Thefts Property damage Miscellaneous...
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Cape Girardeau City Council agenda 12/05/11
(Local News ~ 12/05/11)
City hall 401 Independence St. Study session, 5 p.m. today Items for discussion Meeting, 7 p.m. today Public hearings Consent Agenda...
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Southeast Missouri State track team finds success in opening meet
(College Sports ~ 12/05/11)
The Southeast Missouri State track and field program had numerous notable performances as it opened the indoor season with meets at Arkansas State on Friday and SIU-Carbondale on Saturday. Southeast captured two titles at Arkansas State. Josh Uchtman won the shot put with a throw of 59 feet, 2 inches that ranks third all-time at Southeast, while Craig Robinson won the weight throw (62-10 1/2)...
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49ers blank Rams, win NFC West title
(Professional Sports ~ 12/05/11)
San Francisco secured a playoff spot with its 26-0 victory against St. Louis
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Stolen Santa returned to Indiana man with note, $100
(National News ~ 12/05/11)
UNIONVILLE, Ind. -- A southern Indiana man has gotten an early Christmas gift: A 16-foot-tall inflatable Santa Claus stolen from his yard has been returned with $100 and a note of apology. Jason McClaren tells The Herald-Times that someone returned the deflated Santa to his yard early Saturday in a trash bag that also contained the money and note...
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Cape Girardeau fire report 12/05/11
(Police/Fire Report ~ 12/05/11)
Cape Girardeau Firefighters responded to the following calls Friday: Firefighters responded to the following calls Saturday:...
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Around the Bend Vicksburg, Miss., to Mile Zero: Day seven
(12/05/11)
Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009 Just before my alarm went off this morning I heard some noise near the kayaks. Peeking out from my tent, I could barely make out the silhouette of a man setting up his fishing poles along the bank. His name was Thomas Sanders, a carpenter by trade, a dedicated catfisherman by choice. ...
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Ivan Holloway
(Obituary ~ 12/05/11)
Ivan D. Holloway, 71, of Jackson passed away Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011, at his home. He was born April 2, 1940, in Zalma, Mo., to Harold and Patricia O. Davis Holloway. He and Patricia A. Schneider were married July 8, 1961, at New McKendree United Methodist Church in Jackson...
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Pivotal week for Europe's leaders and fate of euro
(National News ~ 12/05/11)
BRUSSELS -- Europe's government-debt crisis, which has dragged on for more than two years, is entering a pivotal week, as leaders across the continent converge to prevent a collapse of the euro and a global financial panic that could result. Expectations are rising that Friday's summit of leaders of the 27 countries in the European Union will yield a breakthrough. ...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 12/05/11)
Today is Monday, Dec. 5, the 339th day of 2011. There are 26 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Dec. 5, 1933, national Prohibition came to an end as Utah became the 36th state to ratify the 21st Amendment to the Constitution, repealing the 18th Amendment...
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Annual Christmas Country Church Tour set for Dec. 15 and 16
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