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Missouri adds 2,500 jobs in September
(State News ~ 10/16/12)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Missouri payrolls increased by 2,500 in September as the state's unemployment rate declined to 6.9 percent, the lowest mark since late 2008. The state Department of Economic Development released the report Tuesday. The August unemployment rate was 7.2 percent...
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Republican gubernatorial candidate Spence to visit Jackson
(Local News ~ 10/16/12)
Missouri Republican gubernatorial candidate Dave Spence is scheduled to speak twice in Jackson on Wednesday. Spence will first meet with supporters at 8:15 a.m. at the Cape Girardeau County Farm Bureau, 406 W. Washington St. Spence is also scheduled to speak at noon at the Jackson Senior Center, 2690 Travelers Way. ...
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Jackson Recycling Center to hold Customer Appreciation Day on Saturday
(Local News ~ 10/16/12)
Jackson will host its ninth annual Customer Appreciation Day from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at the Recycling Center, 508 Eastview Court, according to a news release Monday from Jackson Public Works. Refreshments will be provided for customers bringing recyclables to the center...
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Missouri ballot issues to be discussed at Pachyderm meeting Thursday
(Local News ~ 10/16/12)
David Stokes, policy analyst for the Show-Me Institute, will speak about statewide ballot issues at Thursday's meeting of the Southeast Missouri Pachyderm Club. The meeting will be at 6 p.m. at Dexter Bar-B-Que in Cape Girardeau, 236 South Broadview St...
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Cairo water flowing again, but boil order in effect
(Local News ~ 10/16/12)
CAIRO, Ill. -- Water service was restored to Cairo on Monday after the dropping Ohio River started causing service interruptions Saturday night, but a boil-water order remains in effect. Full water service was restored early Monday after crews worked overnight Sunday, said Karen Cotton, spokeswoman for Illinois American Water, which manages the city's water system. ...
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Ribbon-cutting for Broadway project set for Oct. 26
(Local News ~ 10/16/12)
Local businesses, city staff, city council members and community partners will celebrate the end of the Broadway Corridor Project with a public ribbon cutting at 9 a.m. Oct. 26. Road closures related to the project ended on time and lasted six months, according to a Cape Girardeau city government blog post. Major street improvements are finished including a new street surface with decorative enhancements, new lighting and landscaping...
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Giants draw even with Cardinals in Game 2 of NLCS
(Professional Sports ~ 10/16/12)
SAN FRANCISCO -- Marco Scutaro answered Matt Holliday's hard takeout with a big hit of his own to help the San Francisco Giants end their home slide. Scutaro hit a two-run single in San Francisco's four-run fourth inning before leaving with a hip injury, and the Giants got their first home win this postseason, a 7-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday night that tied the NL championship series at one game apiece...
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Cape school board discusses new teacher evaluation system
(Local News ~ 10/16/12)
The 2012-2013 school year will be a year of transition for teacher evaluations in the Cape Girardeau School District. The Missouri Model Teacher and Leaders Standards, a new system of teacher evaluation, will be eased in throughout the remainder of the school year and will replace the Performance Based Teacher Evaluation system the district has relied upon to evaluate educators...
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Sporting goods store sales tax deal approved by city, county
(Local News ~ 10/16/12)
A development deal to earmark a portion of sales tax revenue from a new sporting goods store to repay the developer for infrastructure costs was approved Monday by Cape Girardeau city and county officials. The agreement, related to the opening of Academy Sports + Outdoors at 270 Shirley Drive, is an amendment to a similar deal put in place among the same three entities when Kohl's was built in 2004...
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Casino opening date set for Oct. 30
(Local News ~ 10/16/12)
Isle of Capri will open its new $135 million casino in Cape Girardeau Oct. 30, at 10:30 a.m., pending regulatory approval. The Missouri Gaming Commission will be in Cape Girardeau Wednesday, Oct. 24, to tour the facility and hear a presentation by Isle executives before granting the company its gaming license...
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It's Time to Pack & Pray!
(Submitted Photo ~ 10/16/12)
Operation Christmas Child is a long-standing tradition at our church, and in our community. Many people want to participate, but just don't have the time, so we're here to help! Please drop off shoe box gifts, and we'll take care of the rest! We'll soon be wrapping shoe boxes and filling them with your donations!...
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NRA GRANT BENEFITS SCOTT COUNTY 4-H SHOOTING SPORT
(Submitted Story ~ 10/16/12)
Scott County 4-H Shooting Sports received a National Rifle Association equipment grant this year. Included in the grant were three GB archery bows, two Morrell Nasp archery targets, two Creedmoor 1 point systems, one Creedmoor 3 point system, and a Champions Choice offhand stand...
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A beautiful ride in the country
(Submitted Photo ~ 10/16/12)
Get out and about to see such fall beauty.
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Eighth Grade Undefeated Tigers
(Submitted Photo ~ 10/16/12)
The eighth grade Central Tigers went undefeated for the second year in a row. We are so proud of our boys!
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Oak Ridge R-VI receives $10,000 grant
(Submitted Photo ~ 10/16/12)
Oak Ridge R-VI accepts the check from nominating farmers and local Monsanto representatives Jason Houston and Megan McQuoid. Photo left to right Jason Houston, Monsanto representative; Mark Gihring, science teacher; Ryan and Bonnie Pohlman, nominating farmers; Lisa Seyer, nominating farmer; Ray and Lillian Schreiner, nominating farmers; Megan McQuoid, Monsanto representative; Glen Meyr, Shawneetown Feed and Seed representative; Dr. Gerald Landewee, Superintendent and grant writer...
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Oak Ridge R-VI receives $10,000 grant
(Submitted Story ~ 10/16/12)
Oak Ridge R-VI School District receives $10,000 grant to support physics research District named winner in America's Farmers Grow Rural Education℠ OAK RIDGE, Mo. (Oct. 12, 2012) -- High school students in Oak Ridge R-VI can now advance their scientific studies through a new physics research course. ...
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Rooker named new command sergeant major of 1140th
(Submitted Story ~ 10/16/12)
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. -- First Sergeant Haskel "Woody" Rooker, of Delta, has been appointed the new command sergeant major for the 1140th Engineer Battalion in Cape Girardeau. The battalion has six units in seven locations: Headquarters Company in Cape Girardeau, Forward Support Company in Cape Girardeau, 880th Engineer Haul Team in Perryville, 1138th Engineer Sapper Company in Farmington and Fredericktown, 220th Engineer Company in Festus, and 1438th Multi-Role Bridge Company in Macon and Kirksville.. ...
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Ribbon cuttings at Franklin Elementary & CMS
(Submitted Story ~ 10/16/12)
Friday, October 19, 2012, Cape Girardeau Public Schools will celebrate the completion of two projects of the 2010 bond issue: an addition to Central Middle School and a replacement of the old Franklin Elementary, foreground, in the picture above, as it looked on January 19, 2012. ...
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University Lutheran Chapel of Hope Celebrates 40 y
(Submitted Story ~ 10/16/12)
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., Sept. 21, 2011- This year marks the 40th anniversary of the dedication of the University Lutheran Chapel of Hope and a special service marking the milestone will be held on Sunday, October 21, 2012, at 1:30 p.m. "The anniversary service will include pastors who have served or currently serve the Chapel as well as special guest pastor, David L. ...
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Scooter, alcohol regs approved by council
(Local News ~ 10/16/12)
Cape Girardeau's city council will allow travel by scooters on more of the city's streets, but hasn't budged so far on a requirement for operators to wear helmets that would be included in a proposed ordinance to regulate the operation of scooters. Purchase of insurance may also be required...
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13th Annual Veterans Honor Service
(Submitted Story ~ 10/16/12)
We will honor all Veterans with our 13th annual Veterans Honor Service service at 11 am on Sunday, November 4th at First Pentecostal Church 3054 Lexington Ave, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701. The FPC Campus will be decorated with an Avenue of Flags around our church campus drive, each dedicated to a soldier living or deceased, a foyer display of over 90 veterans pictures and biographies who are all connected in some way to our congregation, and with American flags of all shapes and sizes and flags of all branches of service including the 9-11 Tribute flag and the POW flag.. ...
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FPC 13th Annual Veterans Honor Service
(Submitted Photo ~ 10/16/12)
Everyone is invited Sunday, Nov 4th at 11 am as we honor all those who serve!
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Former Charleston car dealer pleads guilty to bank fraud charges
(Local News ~ 10/16/12)
A former president of a Southeast Missouri car dealership pleaded guilty to bank fraud in federal court. Richard Galemore, 65, of Cape Girardeau, pleaded guilty to one felony count of bank fraud before United States District Judge Audrey G. Fleissig in Cape Girardeau, according to a release from the United States District Attorney's Office of Eastern Missouri...
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Body found in rural Dexter identified
(Local News ~ 10/16/12)
DEXTER, Mo. -- A body found near Dexter on Sept. 6 has been identified as that of 37-year-old Shawn Byron Smith, a former resident of Dexter. Smith's body was discovered in a grassy area behind a residence on County Road 403. Because of significant decomposition, the body was sent to the St. Louis Medical Examiner's Office for positive identification...
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Dems hold financial lead over GOPs in Mo. races
(State News ~ 10/16/12)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Most of the Democratic candidates for Missouri executive offices held a substantial cash advantage over their Republican opponents as they entered the final month before the November elections, according to reports released Monday...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 10/16/12)
Today is Tuesday, Oct. 16, the 290th day of 2012. There are 76 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Oct. 16, 1962, President John F. Kennedy was informed by national security adviser McGeorge Bundy that reconnaissance photographs had revealed the presence of missile bases in Cuba...
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Health beat: Is it strep throat?
(Community ~ 10/16/12)
Sore throats can have a variety of causes. Viruses, bacteria, allergens, environmental irritants (such as cigarette smoke), chronic postnasal drip and fungi can all cause that unpleasant, scratchy and sometimes painful condition known as a sore throat. While many sore throats will heal without treatment, some throat infections -- including strep throat -- may need antibiotic treatment...
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4 elephants OK after circus truck accident
(National News ~ 10/16/12)
JACKSON, Miss. -- A circus official says a truck pulling a trailer full of elephants ran off an interstate in southern Mississippi over the weekend, but the four pachyderms and the driver weren't harmed. Renee Storey, an executive with Cole Brothers Circus of the Stars, said the elephants were being transported from Alabama to Louisiana on Sunday night when the truck went off Interstate 10 and ran down an embankment...
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Fact check: Be your own fact-checker for tonight's debate
(National News ~ 10/16/12)
WASHINGTON -- There they go again. Or do they? Will Mitt Romney miscount the number of unemployed, as he has before? Will President Barack Obama's dubious claim of a peace dividend, bopped down in the last debate, rise again? When Obama and his Republican challenger debate tonight, the media's fact-checking corps will be watching for problematic claims that have popped up repeatedly in the campaign, as well as brand new ones...
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U.S. retail sales jumped 1.1 percent during September
(National News ~ 10/16/12)
WASHINGTON -- Americans stepped up their spending at retail businesses in September, reflecting higher consumer confidence. The increase was driven by another strong month of auto sales and the release of the iPhone5. Retail sales rose 1.1 percent last month to a seasonally adjusted $412.9 billion, the Commerce Department said Monday. That followed a 1.2 percent increase in August, which was revised slightly higher. Both were the largest gains since October 2010...
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Route T at Wappapello Lake reopens to traffic
(Local News ~ 10/16/12)
Highway T at Wappapello Lake reopened to regular traffic last week, nearly a year and half after flood waters washed away a large section of the main road for residents who live past the dam. The speed limit on the newly opened road will be 30 miles per hour when permanent signs are placed, said Audie Pulliam, Missouri Department of Transportation resident engineer. Stop signs have been removed from both sides of the damaged area...
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Officials: 2 missing hikers found alive in Mont.
(National News ~ 10/16/12)
HAGERSTOWN, Md. -- Two Virginia veterinarians reported missing while hiking in Glacier National Park were found alive Monday, elated family members and park officials said. Jason Hiser of Richmond, Va., and Neal Peckens of Herndon, Va. were found by searchers about 3:30 p.m. Mountain Standard Time, park officials said, noting the men had no injuries and were reunited with waiting relatives...
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Teens pick Veronica Roth's ‘Divergent' as favorite novel
(Entertainment ~ 10/16/12)
NEW YORK -- Veronica Roth is the current rave among teen readers, according to a new survey. The young adult division of the American Library Association announced Monday that Roth's "Divergent" was picked No. 1 by teens voting online between Aug. 15 and Sept. 15. Roth's dystopian story has been compared to Suzanne Collins' million-selling "The Hunger Games."...
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Stocks higher after retail sales improve
(National News ~ 10/16/12)
Stocks rose Monday after a strong gain in retail spending suggested that consumers could be getting more confident about the economy. Bank stocks rose broadly after Citigroup delivered a strong earnings report. The Dow Jones industrial average rose 95.38 points to close at 13,424.23, its biggest gain since Sept. 13...
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University awards
(Editorial ~ 10/16/12)
It's Homecoming Week for Southeast Missouri State University, and among the festivities is the Copper Dome Society and Merit Award Recognition Dinner. Each year the university recognizes several individuals at this dinner with Alumni and Faculty Merit Awards. Here are this year's recipients:...
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Speak Out 10/16/12
(Speak Out ~ 10/16/12)
I agree with a Speak Out caller who said Mitt Romney is a good debater. However, I think Mr. Romney needs to be more careful when talking to the 1 percent and, thinking he isn't on camera, condemns half the nation. It was good to see the picture of Old McKendree Chapel on the front page. People appreciate that historic building that is still standing and in good condition. Thanks to the Missourian for printing that fine picture...
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Out of the past 10/16/12
(Out of the Past ~ 10/16/12)
The county commission expressed concern yesterday over the local public defender office in a meeting with Terry Brummer, director of the Missouri Public Defender Commission; Presiding Commissioner Gene Huckstep asked a number of questions about the office and outlined his concern that the office is growing too rapidly and consuming more and more space than the county is required to provide...
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Route DD in Stoddard County reduced for pavement repairs
(Local News ~ 10/16/12)
SIKESTON, Mo. -- Route DD in Stoddard County, from County Road 393 to County Road 593, will be reduced to one lane as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform pavement repairs. Weather permitting, the work will done today and Wednesday, from 8 a.m. to 4 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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Jackson police report 10/16/12
(Police/Fire Report ~ 10/16/12)
The Jackson Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Miscellaneous...
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Cape Girardeau fire report 10/16/12
(Police/Fire Report ~ 10/16/12)
Firefighters responded to the following calls Sunday:...
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Cape Girardeau police report 10/16/12
(Police/Fire Report ~ 10/16/12)
The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests...
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Soda industry: Vending machines will show calories
(Community ~ 10/16/12)
NEW YORK -- As criticism of sugary sodas intensifies, Coke, Pepsi and Dr Pepper are rolling out new vending machines that will put calorie counts right at your fingertips. The move comes ahead of a regulation that would require restaurant chains and vending machines to post the information as early as next year, although the specifics for complying with the requirement are still being worked out...
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Defendants with various sex charges make court appearances in Cape County
(Local News ~ 10/16/12)
One was there to face charges that he had molested an 11-year-old girl last year. For another, the felony counts included incest and deviate sexual assault. A third, freed from jail for just a few days, was back because prosecutors said he again failed to register as a sex offender for a crime he committed in another state nearly a decade ago...
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William Wingerter
(Obituary ~ 10/16/12)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- William "Dale" Wingerter, 80, of Perryville died Monday, Oct. 15, 2012, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and from 6:30 a.m. to time of service Thursday at Young and Sons Funeral Home...
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Fern Trickey
(Obituary ~ 10/16/12)
Fern Trickey, 96, of Cape Girardeau died Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012, at her home, surrounded by family. She was born May 1, 1916, in Cape Girardeau, to James L. and Lenora Bell Limbaugh Green. Fern owned and operated Jack Trickey's Men's Store 25 years. She loved to cook for her family and was an avid gardener. ...
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Robert McCollum
(Obituary ~ 10/16/12)
OWENSBORO, Ky. -- Robert Scott McCollum, 70, of Owensboro passed away Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012, at Owensboro Medical Health System. He was born July 7, 1942, in Steele, Mo. Bob worked when he was a child picking cotton with his mother. Bob attended the Baptist Church across the street from his home. ...
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Orin Kelley
(Obituary ~ 10/16/12)
ANNA, Ill. -- Orin L. Kelley, 89, of Anna, formerly of Jonesboro, Ill., died Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012, at Union County Hospital in Anna. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Crain Funeral Home in Anna and from noon until time of service Thursday at First Baptist Church in Jonesboro...
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Harold Grebe
(Obituary ~ 10/16/12)
Harold E. Grebe, 65, of Humboldt, Iowa, passed away Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012, at his home. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Zion Lutheran Church in Humboldt. Interment will be in Zion Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the church...
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Dorothy Fluegel
(Obituary ~ 10/16/12)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Dorothy Jean Fluegel, 80, of Perryville died Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012, at Independence Care Center in Perryville. She was born May 29, 1932, at Perryville, to Sylvester and Laura Polly Guyot Unterreiner. She married Raymond Fluegel on May 1, 1952, in Perry County...
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FDA regulation of pharmacies has knotty history
(Community ~ 10/16/12)
WASHINGTON -- The deadly meningitis outbreak linked to contaminated pain injections has prompted calls for tighter federal regulation of compounding pharmacies, which have periodically been blamed for crippling and sometimes fatal injuries. But this isn't the first time Congress has pushed for more authority over the industry...
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High school roundup: Perryville spikers outlast Jackson
(High School Sports ~ 10/16/12)
All the local high school events reported Monday to the Southeast Missourian.
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Errors cost Rams in loss to Miami
(Professional Sports ~ 10/16/12)
ST. LOUIS -- The St. Louis Rams finished with 462 yards at Miami. But they didn't get enough points with all that offense, made too many errors and now they're back at .500. Rams coach Jeff Fisher mentioned numerous breakdowns in the second quarter as the biggest reason the Dolphins won 17-14...
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Southeast Missouri State football team's offense gets positive review from Samuel
(College Sports ~ 10/16/12)
Southeast Missouri State football coach Tony Samuel said Monday the Redhawks' offensive performance Saturday against undefeated Tennessee State ranks as their best so far this year. Southeast hung in until the end but never led as TSU finally pulled away for a 40-28 win at Houck Stadium. The Tigers (7-0, 3-0 Ohio Valley Conference) are ranked 17th and 18th in the two major Football Championship Subdivision polls...
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Prayer 10/16/12
(Prayer ~ 10/16/12)
O Lord Jesus, may our hearts be filled with the peace of knowing you. Amen.
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Former Southeast Missouri State football player notches first TD in NFL
(Professional Sports ~ 10/16/12)
Former Southeast Missouri State football player Edgar Jones has been a solid contributor this year during his first season with the Kansas City Chiefs. But Jones, a reserve linebacker and key special teams performer in his sixth NFL campaign, got an unexpected surprise Sunday...
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