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Songwriter Brantley Gilbert credits fans for growing success
(Entertainment ~ 01/19/12)
Rising country star Brantley Gilbert has been making a name for himself in Nashville, Tenn., this past year, but that's no surprise to his fans who have followed his grassroots career in an almost cult status. Once they are infected with his open, honest lyrics of life, and a heavy back beat, they become loyal to the core...
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Rick Perry says he's dropping out of presidential race
(National News ~ 01/19/12)
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) -- Texas Gov. Rick Perry on Thursday dropped out of the race for the Republican presidential nomination and endorsed Newt Gingrich, adding a fresh layer of unpredictability to the campaign two days before the South Carolina primary...
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Dress code work session set for tonight
(Local News ~ 01/19/12)
The Cape Girardeau School Board is having a work session concerning a proposed uniform dress code tonight in an effort to learn more about the proposal before they vote next month. The school board has a work session scheduled for 5 to 9 p.m. in the upstairs meeting room of the central district offices. ...
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Cape prosecutor to ask Supreme Court to review DWI blood tests case
(Local News ~ 01/19/12)
A Cape Girardeau prosecutor will ask the U.S. Supreme Court to decide which of the conflicting precedents is correct when determining whether warrantless blood tests for people suspected of driving while intoxicated. The Missouri Supreme Court handed down a ruling Tuesday saying that police officers can obtain blood from a drunken driving suspect without his permission and without a warrant only in certain circumstances, but the dissipation of alcohol out of the blood stream is not one of those circumstances.. ...
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Torrid shooting fuels Southeast Missouri State men's basketball team's hot OVC start
(College Sports ~ 01/19/12)
Southeast Missouri State men's basketball coach Dickey Nutt is hesitant to discuss the Redhawks' torrid shooting that has sparked their best Ohio Valley Conference start in 12 years. "I kind of hate talking about it," Nutt said with a laugh. "As soon as you do, it goes the other way."...
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Jackson voters to decide on bonds for new elementary school
(Local News ~ 01/19/12)
The Jackson School District is looking toward a next step in expanding facilities.
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Two arrested after alleged Cape drug deal gone bad
(Local News ~ 01/19/12)
Two men were arrested after they allegedly robbed another man at gunpoint during a drug deal Tuesday in Cape Girardeau. Michael R. Fitzpatrick, 32, of Hannibal, Mo., and Rico F. Lucious, 21, of Cape Girardeau were arrested and charged Wednesday with first-degree robbery, armed criminal action and unlawful possession of a concealable firearm...
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First elected African-American governor speaks at King dinner
(Local News ~ 01/19/12)
Southeast Missouri State University hosted L. Douglas Wilder for its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Dinner on Wednesday night. The university has brought many prestigious speakers to past Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Dinners, but Wilder is the first speaker with political influence...
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Clay Waller moved to Louisiana prison
(Local News ~ 01/19/12)
Clay Waller has been moved to a low-security federal penitentiary in Louisiana, according to the Bureau of Prisons. Waller is starting a five-year prison sentence after being convicted of threatening his sister-in-law and guardian of his three children, Cheryl Brenneke, on the Internet message board Topix...
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Community improvement district steering committee still seeking signatures
(Local News ~ 01/19/12)
Support for a new sales and property tax to fund downtown projects is coming slowly. Since August, members of the community improvement district steering committee have been gathering signatures from downtown property owners to establish a new sales and property tax to enhance the area. The group has been working on the proposal since February 2010, but proponents say they're not frustrated by the delay...
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Southeast Missouri State officials respond to higher ed budget cuts
(Local News ~ 01/19/12)
Southeast Missouri State University could deal with a $5.2 million budget reduction under Gov. Jay Nixon's proposal to cut 12.5 percent from higher education in fiscal 2013. Before Tuesday night's State of the State address, Nixon announced $89 million would be cut from public universities under the proposal, the largest amount to be cut from an area of the state budget with the exception of a $191 million cut to Medicaid...
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Broadway project pushed back a month; some grieve loss of parking
(Local News ~ 01/19/12)
The start of construction on the $3.25 million Broadway corridor project has been delayed by about a month to give the St. Louis consultants time to implement traffic signal cameras and new stormwater pipes into the plan. The city expanded the work to include those items that were not in the original scope of the project, said city engineer Casey Brunke. ...
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AID Class Teaches more than Cooking
(Submitted Story ~ 01/19/12)
Crystal Garner looks forward to being able to help at monthly in-house lunches and parties at VIP Industries and is proud to say that she has already participated in preparations. Completing the introductory cooking class is a pre-requisite for assisting at the monthly events. From preparing the meals to setting the tables, Crystal is excited about helping and volunteers at every opportunity...
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Missouri governor backs casino fees to benefit veterans
(Local News ~ 01/19/12)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Missouri casinos would pay an extra dollar per gambler to boost funding for state-run veterans' homes under a plan detailed Wednesday by Gov. Jay Nixon's administration. Nixon budget director Linda Luebbering said a $1 increase for the per-patron fees that casinos are paying could generate about $50 million a year. The additional revenue would provide a dedicated funding source to operate nursing homes for Missouri veterans and could help pay to build another facility...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 01/19/12)
Today is Thursday, Jan. 19, the 19th day of 2012. There are 347 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Jan. 19, 1862, Union forces won a victory over the Confederates in the Civil War Battle of Mill Springs in southeastern Kentucky...
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Cape parks will be hosting a Valentine dance for sixth through eighth grade students
(Community ~ 01/19/12)
Fun, dancing and maybe even a few sparks of young love or new friendships are coming with a Valentine's Day-themed event planned for Feb. 3 at the Shawnee Park Center. The Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation Deptartment will host an inaugural ValenTeen Dance for students in sixth through eighth grades...
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Slow international response to E. Africa famine ‘cost lives'
(International News ~ 01/19/12)
NAIROBI, Kenya -- Thousands of people died needlessly and millions of dollars were wasted because the international community did not respond fast enough to early signs of famine in East Africa, aid agencies said Wednesday, while warning of a new hunger crisis in West Africa...
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Iranian lawmaker says Obama proposed talks; U.S. denies claim
(International News ~ 01/19/12)
TEHRAN, Iran -- An Iranian lawmaker claimed Wednesday that President Barack Obama called for direct talks with Iran in a secret letter to the Islamic Republic's supreme leader that also warned Tehran against closing the strategic Strait of Hormuz...
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Student perspective on uniforms
(Letter to the Editor ~ 01/19/12)
Do you honestly want uniforms? So far it's looking like next year all the public schools of Cape Girardeau are going to be wearing uniforms. I can't say that we will be wearing school uniforms for sure, because a lot of schools (including Central Middle School) have been having meetings to discuss whether we should wear school uniforms...
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Boys and Girls Club
(Editorial ~ 01/19/12)
An increasing number of students are participating in the Boys and Girls Club of Cape Girardeau. This school year 172 students are enrolled in the club and participate in its after-school activities and academic support efforts. Student participation in the program is up by 70 since last year, despite the closing of one of its facilities. ...
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Central basketball recognition
(Letter to the Editor ~ 01/19/12)
We members of the 1954 Class A State Championship basketball team would like to express our thanks and appreciation for being included in the 100-year centennial commemorations on going this year at Central High School. A special thanks to Dr. Mike Cowan for the historical journey through the 100-year basketball history of Central...
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Susan Watkins
(Obituary ~ 01/19/12)
DEXTER, Mo. -- Susan I. Watkins, daughter of the late Floyd James and Mattie Irene Grim Hoffman, was born in Poplar Bluff, Mo., on Dec. 14, 1954. She passed away at her home in Dexter on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2012, at the age of 57. Susan was raised in Dexter but lived in Fredericktown, Mo., after college with her husband where they both taught school. ...
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Harlan Minner
(Obituary ~ 01/19/12)
Harlan Rance "Ike" Minner, 60, of Cape Girardeau died Monday, Jan. 16, 2012, at his home. He was born Dec. 17, 1951, in St. Louis, to William Thomas and Marie Lee Reagan Minner. He and Carlotta E. "Kim" Meyer were married Nov. 27, 1993, in Cape Girardeau...
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Gene Littleton
(Obituary ~ 01/19/12)
Newel "Gene" Littleton, 90, of Cape Girardeau died peacefully Monday, Jan. 16, 2012, at Ratliff Care Center, surrounded by family. He was born April 24, 1921, at Neelys Landing, to Joseph and Lela McClard Littleton. He and Marjorie Menz were married June 19, 1943, at Scott City...
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Births 1/19/12
(Births ~ 01/19/12)
Son to Adam Shane and Meghan Darlynn Henderson of Thebes, Ill., Southeast Hospital, 9:51 p.m. Monday, Jan. 9, 2012. Name, Macen Lane. Weight, 8 pounds, 10 ounces. Mrs. Henderson is the former Meghan White, daughter of Brian and Julie White of Olive Branch, Ill. Henderson is the son of Marie Henderson of Olive Branch. He is a corrections officer with Illinois Department of Corrections...
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Anna Ford
(Obituary ~ 01/19/12)
ANNA, Ill. — Anna Ruth Ford, 72, of Anna died Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2012, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Arrangements are incomplete at Crain Funeral Home in Anna.
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Ruth Stuckey
(Obituary ~ 01/19/12)
BENTON, Mo. — Ruth Stuckey, 76, of Ponder, Texas, formerly of the Benton area, died Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2012, at her home. Arrangements are incomplete at Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Benton.
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Out of the past 1/19/12
(Out of the Past ~ 01/19/12)
Vandals caused extensive damage throughout L.J. Schultz School over the weekend, the third time this school year Schultz has been hit by vandalism; in addition, about 30 windows were broken at Alma Schrader Elementary School on Friday night. The Cape Girardeau County Commission is expected to give final approval to a $4 million 1987 general revenue budget tomorrow, which is only about $200,000 more than what was budgeted for the past year...
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Jackson police and fire reports 1/19/12
(Police/Fire Report ~ 01/19/12)
The Jackson Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Property damage @graphic_body_indent_bullet:n Property damage was reported in the 2200 block of East Jackson Boulevard. @graphic_body_indent_bullet:n A peace disturbance was reported in the 1600 block of West Independence Street...
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Cape Girardeau fire report 1/19/12
(Police/Fire Report ~ 01/19/12)
Firefighters responded to the following call Tuesday: * At 9:55 p.m., a medical assist on Julie Drive. * At 3 a.m., a medical assist on South Henderson Avenue...
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Highway 51 reduced for edge rut repairs in Bollinger County
(Local News ~ 01/19/12)
SIKESTON, Mo. -- Highway 51 in Bollinger County will be reduced to one lane today and Friday, from Route NN to Route JJ, while Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform edge rut repairs. Weather permitting, the work will be done from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. The work zone will be marked with signs. Motorists are urged to use caution while traveling near the area...
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Cape Girardeau police report 1/19/12
(Police/Fire Report ~ 01/19/12)
The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt.
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Route E closed for pipe replacement in Perry County
(Local News ~ 01/19/12)
Route E in Perry County will be closed today, from County Road 322 to Route C, while Missouri Department of Transportation crews replace a pipe beneath the roadway. Weather permitting, the work will be done from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The work zone will be marked with signs. Motorists are urged to use caution while traveling near the area...
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Prayer 1/19/12
(Prayer ~ 01/19/12)
O Lord Jesus, may your peace that passes all understanding fill our hearts. Amen.
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Who's next 1/19/12
(Community ~ 01/19/12)
Honors, achievements Students in the Oak Ridge School District recently participated in a nationwide wellness initiative. The initiative, called Fuel Up to Play 60, is designed to support school wellness initiatives, good nutrition and physical activity. As part of the program, 25 students ran drills with members of the St. Louis Rams...
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Internet protest exposes Silicon Valley-Hollywood rivalry
(National News ~ 01/19/12)
LOS ANGELES -- In a move that heightens the growing tension between Silicon Valley and Hollywood, Wikipedia and other websites went dark Wednesday in protest of two congressional proposals intended to thwart the online piracy of copyrighted movies and TV programs...
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Obama rejects Canada-Texas oil pipeline - for now
(National News ~ 01/19/12)
WASHINGTON -- In a politically explosive decision, President Barack Obama on Wednesday rejected plans for a massive oil pipeline through the heart of the United States, ruling there was not enough time for a fair review before a looming deadline forced on him by Republicans. His move did not kill the project but could again delay a tough choice for him until after the November elections...
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Area digest 1/19/12
(Community Sports ~ 01/19/12)
Brogan Davis and Gabby Vieira both set new Gators team records while earning victories at the Newburgh Chill Out Classic. Davis lowered his team record in the boys 11 and 12 age group by swimming the 50-yard backstroke in 28.96 seconds. Vieira lowered her own team record in the girls 13 and 14 500 freestyle by finishing in 4:57.51...
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Area calendar 1/19/12
(Community Sports ~ 01/19/12)
Baseball Coach needed: The Jackson Senior Babe Ruth baseball program is looking for a coach. Info: Mark Winder, 225-6066. Miscellaneous Sunbeams Clinic: The Southeast Missouri Sundancers will hold their annual Sunbeams Clinic on Feb. 4. ...
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Blues reward Elliott with contract extension
(Professional Sports ~ 01/19/12)
ST. LOUIS -- Brian Elliott, the St. Louis Blues' lone All-Star, signed a two-year contract extension rather than capitalize on his breakout season and test the free agent market. The goalie likes the makeup of this team that has surged under coach Ken Hitchcock and is among the NHL's best...
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Conference tabs Southeast Missouri State softball team for fifth
(College Sports ~ 01/19/12)
The Southeast Missouri State softball team has been picked to finish fifth in the Ohio Valley Conference. Defending OVC tournament champion Jacksonville State is the preseason favorite based on voting by the league's coaches and sports information directors...
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High school roundup: Jackson girls swimming team defeats Notre Dame
(High School Sports ~ 01/19/12)
All the scores from Wednesday that were reported to the Southeast Missourian.
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Commission approves 2012 Scott County budget
(Local News ~ 01/19/12)
BENTON, Mo. -- Scott County's finances ended well in 2011 leaving county commissioners optimistic about the new year. The 2012 operating budget for Scott County was adopted by commissioners during their regular meeting Tuesday. "I'm very pleased and happy with the way we ended 2011 and that credit goes to everybody who is in control of spending," Presiding Commissioner Jamie Burger said. "It gives us a good kick off for 2012."...
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Panel to talk taxes at today's Pachyderm meeting
(Local News ~ 01/19/12)
A panel will tackle the topic of taxes at today's meeting of the Southeast Missouri Pachyderm Club. The program begins at 7 p.m. following a 6 p.m. meal at Dexter Bar-B-Que in Cape Girardeau, the club announced in a news release. Former St. Charles, Mo., representative Carl Bearden with United for Missouri, who appeared earlier this month at the Cape Girardeau County Republican Women's Club, will be joined by Patrick Ishmael from the Show-Me Institute to discuss topics ranging from proposed changes to the state's tax plan to the pros and cons of tax credits.. ...
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SEMO spring semester enrollment up slightly from last year
(Local News ~ 01/19/12)
Southeast Missouri State University released first-day enrollment numbers Wednesday, showing a slight increase compared to the first day of the spring semester in 2011. According to a university news release, a head count taken Tuesday showed total first-day spring semester enrollment rose 0.5 percent from the same time last year. ...
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Hooked on Science: Levitating Slinky
(Community ~ 01/19/12)
A wave of recent online videos showing the bottom of a dropped Slinky hovering in midair has scientists taking a closer look at the toy. Grab a Slinky from the toybox and try this experiment at home. @graphic_body_indent_bullet:n Slinky STEP 2: Drop the Slinky and observe closely...
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Ready, set, test
(Community ~ 01/19/12)
Opportunities for high school students to take the ACT test are upcoming. The ACT test assesses high school students' general educational development and ability to complete college-level work with test coverage in four areas: English, mathematics, reading and science. A optional writing test is offered...
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neXt up 1/19/12
(Community ~ 01/19/12)
"Extremely Loud & Incredibly Loud," rated PG-13 @Cape West 14 Cine "Haywire," rated R @Cape West 14 Cine "Red Tails," rated PG-13 @Cape West 14 Cine "Underworld: Awakening," rated R @Cape West 14 Cine SATURDAY Sunday NEXT WEEK...
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Pullout of more than 100 Peace Corps volunteers a new blow to Honduras
(International News ~ 01/19/12)
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras -- The U.S. government's decision to pull out all its Peace Corps volunteers from Honduras for safety reasons is yet another blow to a nation still battered by a coup and recently labeled the world's most deadly country. Neither U.S. nor Honduran officials have said what specifically prompted them to withdraw the 158 Peace Corps volunteers, which the U.S. State Department said was one of the largest missions in the world last year...
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Italian cruise ship tally reaches 11 dead, 21 missing
(International News ~ 01/19/12)
ROME -- The first victim from the Costa Concordia disaster was identified Wednesday -- a 38-year-old violinist from Hungary who had been working as an entertainer on the stricken cruise ship. Sandor Feher's body was found inside the wreck and identified by his mother, who had traveled to the Italian city of Grosseto, according to Hungary's foreign ministry...
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Dexter counselor must reimburse state for Medicaid fraud
(Local News ~ 01/19/12)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- A counseling provider in Dexter, Mo., will pay the state more than $27,000 for committing Medicaid fraud, Attorney General Chris Koster announced Wednesday. Koster said that Betty J. Berhelot, owner of Berthelot Counseling Co., knowingly submitted false claims for counseling services she did not provide and supplied the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit with medical records that had been altered in order to defraud the state. ...
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Ray doubted jury would believe an MLK conspiracy
(National News ~ 01/19/12)
Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- James Earl Ray doubted a jury would believe a defense proposal to blame the assassination of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. on a conspiracy, according to letters he wrote to his lawyer as he tried to win a trial and withdraw his own guilty plea in the 1968 slaying...
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Plans for Diamond Jubilee river pageant unveiled
(Community ~ 01/19/12)
LONDON (AP) -- Palace officials Wednesday announced details of a massive pageant on London's River Thames to mark Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee year. Plans call for roughly 1,000 boats of various sizes to gather June 3 for an unprecedented tribute to the queen, who is marking the 60th year of her reign...
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