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Wainwright takes the hill for Cardinals
(Professional Sports ~ 04/01/13)
PHOENIX -- Adam Wainwright begins earning his newfound wealth on Monday. The right-hander will be on the mound in his third opening-day start when the St. Louis Cardinals face the remodeled Arizona Diamondbacks, who for the second year in a row will open with Ian Kennedy...
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Southeast players plan to impress at pro day
(Sports Column ~ 04/01/13)
Virtually every college football program across the country -- big or small -- conducts pro day workouts where NFL coaches and scouts can get an up-close look at potential prospects, not just for this year but for the future. Southeast Missouri State will hold its annual pro day today. While the Redhawks don't have any likely draft picks, they do have at least a couple of players who could get a look from the NFL after completing their collegiate eligibility last season...
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St. louis wildlife center aiding injured, orphaned rabbits
(State News ~ 04/01/13)
BALLWIN, Mo. -- A wildlife rescue center near St. Louis is working to help bunnies make it to adulthood. The Wildlife Rescue Center in St. Louis County handled 1,085 orphaned and injured wild cottontail rabbits last year, all but 55 of them babies, Suburban Journals of Greater St. Louis reported...
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Ameren coal ash used as mine fill near Ste. Genevieve
(State News ~ 04/01/13)
STE. GENEVIEVE, Mo. -- Ameren Missouri is experimenting with using coal ash as mine filler. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported the ash comes from Ameren's Rush Island plant. The company is sending truckloads of it for disposal in an inactive section of Mississippi Lime Co.'s cavernous limestone mine near Ste. Genevieve, about 60 miles north of Cape Girardeau...
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Nixon signs sporting event tax credit legislation
(State News ~ 04/01/13)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Missouri soon will be able to flash some cash at the organizers of big-time sports events in hopes of competing against other states for the rights to host NCCA tournament games and Olympic trials and attract the tourist spending that goes with them...
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Branding may help deter cattle thefts in southwest Missouri
(State News ~ 04/01/13)
MOUNT VERNON, Mo. -- Hundreds of cattle owners in southwest Missouri turned up for a recent demonstration of cattle branding, which officials say may help deal with a recent upsurge in cattle thefts. Brad DeLay, sheriff of Lawrence County, said a spate of cattle thefts across southwest Missouri in recent weeks has subsided. ...
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Mo. lawmakers review school district debt limit
(State News ~ 04/01/13)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Some growing Missouri schools and small districts lacking high-dollar property are facing challenges to fund needed construction projects because of a state cap on their debt. Districts approaching the limit have turned to alternatives such as tackling major projects in phases, but those approaches can drive up the ultimate cost. Now, Missouri lawmakers are considering a measure that would allow school districts to ask voters for permission to exceed the cap...
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Southeast's Vanderpool headed to regional
(College Sports ~ 04/01/13)
Taryn Vanderpool finally got healthy this year. It has made all the difference in the world for the Southeast Missouri State junior gymnast. Vanderpool's impressive season earned her a berth in the all-around for Saturday's NCAA South Central Regional in Norman, Okla. It will be her first regional appearance...
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Analysis: Mo. Medicaid debate turns hyperbolic
(State News ~ 04/01/13)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- If Missouri expands Medicaid health coverage for lower-income adults, could it create a crisis for public schools? If Missouri fails to expand Medicaid, could it result in millions of Missourians' tax dollars going to health care in other states?...
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Modern farming: Future farmers learn to compete on a global scale
(Local News ~ 04/01/13)
Somewhere in Japan this year, someone in the mood for steak will walk into a restaurant, scan a bar code on the "meat of the day" board with a smartphone and be told the grass-fed beef they are about to enjoy was raised at Southeast Missouri State University's David M. Barton Agriculture Research Center. Modern farming is a global enterprise and Southeast students are being taught how to survive in agribusiness...
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Cape City Council to discuss changes to city charter
(Local News ~ 04/01/13)
Three proposed amendments to the Cape Girardeau city charter will be among items up for discussion during today's city council meeting. The amendments will be debated during a study session before the council's regular session. If passed, they would allow:...
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Easter Egg Hunt
(Submitted Photo ~ 04/01/13)
Arena Park Easter Egg Hunt
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Nondiscrimination clause proposed for SEMO student constitution voted down
(Local News ~ 04/01/13)
A proposal to amend the Southeast Missouri State University student constitution to add a nondiscrimination clause on the basis of sexual orientation was voted down by the Student Government Association senate. Sen. Nick Maddock said he recommended the change because he has seen lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students called derogatory names...
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5K Dental Dash for MoMOM
(Submitted Story ~ 04/01/13)
Are you looking for a fun way to get more involved in the community? Now you can by participating in the 5K Dental Dash run/walk on Sunday, April 7 in Arena Park at 1 p.m. The Dental Dash is raising money and awareness for the Missouri Mission of Mercy, a free, 2-day dental clinic to serve our community at the Show Me Center on May 3 & 4. ...
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Tax Credits for Child Advocacy Centers
(Submitted Story ~ 04/01/13)
Thanks to the support of the Missouri legislators and Gov. Nixon, the Children in Crisis Tax Credits have been reinstated. The tax credits allow donations to approved organization such as Beacon Health Center's child advocacy center, to qualify for 50% state tax credits...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 04/01/13)
Today is Monday, April 1, the 91st day of 2013. There are 274 days left in the year. This is April Fool's Day. Today's Highlight in History: On April 1, 1789, the U.S. House of Representatives held its first full meeting in New York; Frederick Muhlenberg of Pennsylvania was elected the first House speaker...
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Grand openings and renovations in near future
(Business ~ 04/01/13)
Ray's of Kelso won first prize in the best steak category, Susie's Bake Shop & Restaurant in Sikeston won best bakery and Benton's Antique Centré Mall took the prize for best antique shop in the 2013 Best of Rural Missouri Readers' Choice Contest. ...
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Criminal dangers
(Editorial ~ 04/01/13)
Last month three inmates, including two accused of murder, escaped from the Poplar Bluff, Mo., jail. Jail escapes are legendary in fictional lore, from the acclaimed "Shawshank Redemption" movie to action blockbusters to slapstick sitcoms such as the "Dukes of Hazzard."...
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Men's track team wins Cincy meet
(College Sports ~ 04/01/13)
The Southeast Missouri State track and field program had an impressive weekend at the Oliver Nikoloff Invitational in Cincinnati, Ohio. Southeast's men won the two-day meet with 196 points, edging Miami (Ohio) by seven points and host Cincinnati by 11.5. Southeast's women placed fifth with 68.5 points. Twelve teams competed in each division...
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Evelyn Dollinger
(Obituary ~ 04/01/13)
Evelyn I. Dollinger, 89, of Jackson died Friday, March 29, 2013, at Chateau Girardeau Nursing Home in Cape Girardeau. Friends may call from 10 a.m. to time of service Thursday at the chapel of McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Interment will be in Russell Heights Cemetery in Jackson...
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Hazel Cline
(Obituary ~ 04/01/13)
JONESBORO, Ill. — Hazel Cline, 90, of Jonesboro died Sunday March 31, 2013, at Jonesboro Rehab and Health Care Center. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Crain Funeral Home of Anna-Jonesboro.
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Rivals prepare for legal battle over abortion bans
(National News ~ 04/01/13)
Rival legal teams, well-financed and highly motivated, are girding for court battles during coming months on laws enacted in Arkansas and North Dakota that would impose the nation's toughest bans on abortion. For all their differences, attorneys for the two states and the pro-choice supporters opposing them agree on this: The laws represent an unprecedented frontal assault on the Supreme Court's 1973 Roe v. Wade decision that established a nationwide right to abortion...
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Pope makes pleas for world peace during Easter Mass
(International News ~ 04/01/13)
VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis marked Christianity's most joyous day with a passionate plea for world peace, celebrating his first Easter Sunday as pontiff in the enthusiastic company of more than 250,000 people who overflowed from St. Peter's Square...
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North Korea calls nukes 'the nation's life' at meeting
(International News ~ 04/01/13)
SEOUL, South Korea -- A top North Korean decision-making body issued a pointed warning Sunday, saying that nuclear weapons are "the nation's life" and will not be traded even for "billions of dollars." The comments came in a statement released after North Korean leader Kim Jong Un presided over the plenary meeting of the central committee of the ruling Workers' Party. ...
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Privately-owned daily newspapers return to Myanmar after 5 decades
(International News ~ 04/01/13)
YANGON, Myanmar -- For most people in Myanmar, it will be a novelty when privately run daily newspapers hit the streets today. Many weren't even born when the late dictator Ne Win imposed a state monopoly on the daily press in the 1960s. But for 81-year-old Khin Maung Lay, the rebirth of daily newspapers is like a second lease on life. He is chief editor of Golden Fresh Land, one of four dailies going on sale today as Myanmar takes another step in its march toward democracy...
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Supreme Court poised to upend civil rights policies
(National News ~ 04/01/13)
WASHINGTON -- Has the nation lived down its history of racism and should the law become colorblind? Addressing two pivotal legal issues, one on affirmative action and a second on voting rights, a divided Supreme Court is poised to answer those questions...
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Texas DA, wife slain in home; recently had armed himself
(National News ~ 04/01/13)
KAUFMAN, Texas -- Kaufman County District Attorney Mike McLelland took no chances after one of his assistant prosecutors was gunned down two months ago. McLelland said he carried a gun everywhere he went and was extra careful when answering the door at his home...
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Three killed in 95-vehicle pileup in Va.
(National News ~ 04/01/13)
GALAX, Va. -- Nearly 100 vehicles crashed Sunday along a mountainous, foggy stretch of interstate near the Virginia-North Carolina border, killing three people and injuring 25 others. Police said traffic along Interstate 77 in southwest Virginia backed up for about eight miles in the southbound lanes after the accidents. Authorities closed the northbound lanes so fire trucks, ambulances and police could get to the series of chain-reaction wrecks...
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Couple: Indoor gardening prompted pot raid
(State News ~ 04/01/13)
LEAWOOD, Kan. -- Two former CIA employees whose Kansas home was fruitlessly searched for marijuana during a two-state drug sweep claim they were illegally targeted, possibly because they had bought indoor growing supplies to raise vegetables. Adlynn and Robert Harte sued last week to obtain more information about why sheriff's deputies searched their home in the upscale Kansas City suburb of Leawood on April 20 as part of Operation Constant Gardener -- a sweep conducted by agencies in Kansas and Missouri that netted marijuana plants, processed marijuana, guns, growing paraphernalia and cash from several other locations.. ...
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Cape Girardeau County Commission agenda 4/1/13
(Local News ~ 04/01/13)
1 Barton Square, Jackson 9 a.m. today Open Session Routine business Appointments and possible action items...
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Paid sick days: big issue for small business
(National News ~ 04/01/13)
Paid sick time becomes bigger issue for small businesses as lawmakers take action on leave
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Prayer 4/1/13
(Prayer ~ 04/01/13)
Lord Jesus, we worship you, for by your stripes we are healed. Amen.
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Speak Out 4/1/13
(Speak Out ~ 04/01/13)
I'm a resident of the United States and a taxpayer. I looked on the news and to my amazement we are giving millions of dollars to Egypt. This upsets me as a taxpaying member of the country. I wish Washington would get its priorities straight. We can't help anyone until we have our own priorities straight. I know I'm not the only one...
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Out of the past 4/1/13
(Out of the Past ~ 04/01/13)
Former justice of the Missouri Supreme Court and former Cape Girardeau attorney James A. Finch Jr. dies in Jefferson City after a brief illness; Finch, 80, served on the Missouri Supreme Court from 1965 until 1978. Commissioners of the Southeast Missouri Regional Port Authority inspect the 1,800-foot slackwater harbor with representatives of the Army Corps of Engineers and Luhr Brothers Construction Co.; later, the board formally accepts the harbor and awards a contract to Continental Construction Co. ...
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Jackson police and fire report 4/1/13
(Police/Fire Report ~ 04/01/13)
The Jackson Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests...
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Cape Girardeau fire report 4/1/13
(Police/Fire Report ~ 04/01/13)
Firefighters responded to the following calls Thursday:...
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Cape Girardeau police report 4/1/13
(Police/Fire Report ~ 04/01/13)
The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. DWIS The Cape Girardeau County Sheriff's Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt...
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Grammy-winning producer Phil Ramone dead at 79
(Entertainment ~ 04/01/13)
NEW YORK -- Phil Ramone, the masterful Grammy Award-winning engineer, arranger and producer whose platinum touch included recordings with Ray Charles, Billy Joel and Paul Simon, died Saturday of complications stemming from heart surgery, his family said...
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People on the move 4/1/13
(Business ~ 04/01/13)
The Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce hired Kim Voelker as membership development specialist. Voelker will work with chamber members to ensure quality of programs and services. She has experience in relationship building, management, sales and training, and she previously worked with the United Way of Southeast Missouri and Montgomery Bank...
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Peck Ranch refuge to close for elk restoration
(State News ~ 04/02/13)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) - The Peck Ranch refuge in southeast Missouri will be closed to turkey hunting this summer as part of the Department of Conservation's elk restoration project. Conservation officials say the closing that began Monday runs through June and also bars hikers and motor vehicle tours...
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Crash slows traffic on William Street
(Local News ~ 04/02/13)
A two-vehicle crash at the intersection of William Street and Silver Springs Road slowed traffic and sent a woman to the hospital Monday morning. One person was extricated from a vehicle after the crash, just after 10 a.m. The westbound lanes of William were closed at the intersection...
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Cardinals drop season opener to Diamondbacks
(Professional Sports ~ 04/02/13)
PHOENIX -- Ian Kennedy struck out eight in seven strong innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks used 15 hits to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-2 in their season opener Monday night. Kennedy (1-0) allowed two runs on five hits with one walk. St. Louis' Adam Wainwright (0-1) went six innings, giving up four runs, three earned, on 11 hits. He struck out six with no walks...
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Murder defendant in nightclub shooting will use public defender
(Local News ~ 04/02/13)
Malcolm Uriah Harris, charged with second-degree murder and armed criminal action in connection with a Dec. 6 shooting death of a Sikeston, Mo., man, will be represented by the Cape Girardeau County Public Defender's office when his case goes to trial...
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Public hearing set on housing grants
(Local News ~ 04/02/13)
The city of Cape Girardeau was awarded a grant for the rehabilitation of 30 housing units for $6,000 per unit, according to the Cape Girardeau city government. A public meeting is scheduled at 7 p.m. April 9 at the council chambers in city hall, 401 Independence St., to explain the program, answer questions and take applications. For more information, call the Planning Services Office at 339-6327...
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Senate told about licenses, not data
(Local News ~ 04/02/13)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Missouri senators who are upset about the state's new driver's licensing procedures were briefed about the system in 2011, but were never told that local license office clerks would be making copies of applicants' personal documents to be kept in a state database, according to newly obtained records...
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Man caught after fleeing arrest at casino in Caruthersville
(Local News ~ 04/02/13)
CARUTHERSVILLE, Mo. -- A Missouri man was arrested after leading police on a brief chase from a Bootheel casino. At 12:43 a.m. Monday, Caruthersville police were called to the Lady Luck Casino at the request of the Missouri State Highway Patrol...
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Kinder, 21 other lieutenant governors urge approval of pipeline
(Local News ~ 04/02/13)
Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder joined 21 other lieutenant governors in urging President Barack Obama and Secretary of State John Kerry to approve TransCanada Corp.'s Keystone XL Pipeline project, citing economic benefits to Missouri from the crude oil transport system from Canada through the Midwest. Opponents say the pipeline could cost Missouri consumers more at the pump and hurt drinking water...
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No utility decrease from casino money
(Local News ~ 04/02/13)
Recent criticism of Cape Girardeau's city council from residents angry over decisions to spend revenue from Isle Casino Cape Girardeau on projects instead of lowering utility bills prompted a response from officials Monday. City manager Scott Meyer shared figures during Monday's study session with the council on increases in sewer and water bills, which were enacted in July 2011 after voters earlier in the year approved the city's plan to build a new wastewater treatment plant...
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Being Nosey
(Submitted Photo ~ 04/02/13)
Mau being nosey.
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CHS's Calvin Lovig accepts football scholarship
(Submitted Story ~ 04/02/13)
Cape Central High School's Calvin Lovig will be heading to Bolivar, MO this fall to play football for Southwest Baptist on an athletic scholarship. He is pictured above with his mother and father, Mike and Kimberly Lovig, seated, signing a letter of intent. ...
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Shine Light 5K
(Submitted Story ~ 04/02/13)
On April 18th at 6pm the SEMO Campus area AKA the Innovation Center will be crowded with area runners and walkers. All 172 people who are so far registered will be bringing their excitement and enthusiasm to the campus to support awareness of the issue of sexual assault. ...
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2nd Annual Jacque Waller 5k Run
(Submitted Story ~ 04/02/13)
2nd Annual Jacque Waller 5k Run As June 1, 2013, approaches we continue to quietly console one another through memories of Jacque. We have pictures in our minds of her face, an experience we shared with her, or how she would have reacted to events in our lives and in the lives of her family and children. This is how we keep her alive because as of June 1, 2011, we do not know what became of our dear friend...
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100th Birthday
(Submitted Story ~ 04/02/13)
Dear SE Missourian, I am very thrilled to announce that my great grandmother, Zella McManus (from Hunter, MO), celebrated her 100th birthday today, April 2nd, 2013. She is an AMAZING woman! Attached is a beautiful 5 generation picture that we took at her celebration Open House this afternoon...
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Survey suggests Midwest economy improving
(State News ~ 04/02/13)
OMAHA, Neb. -- A big jump in new orders suggests the economy is improving in nine Midwest and Plains states, but it's too soon to say whether the trend will continue, according to a monthly survey released Monday. The overall economic index for the region increased to 58.2 in March from February's 53.1. Creighton University economist Ernie Goss said the increase is encouraging because any score above 50 suggests growth...
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Ex-Rep. Akin doubled staff salaries after defeat
(State News ~ 04/02/13)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Former U.S. representative Todd Akin provided departing bonuses that roughly doubled the salaries of his office staff after the Missouri Republican lost a challenge to Democratic Sen. Claire McCaskill in last year's election...
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Local elections today: Municipal races, issues on ballot
(Local News ~ 04/02/13)
Today is election day in Missouri, with polls open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. for voters to cast ballots on local races and issues. Download sample ballots, view ballot-issue language, read past stories and look for election night coverage at semissourian.com/election...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 04/02/13)
Today is Tuesday, April 2, the 92nd day of 2013. There are 273 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On April 2, 1863, during the Civil War, the Richmond Bread Riot erupted in the Confederate capital as a mob made up mostly of women, outraged over food shortages and rising prices, attacked and looted stores...
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‘The Bible'
(Editorial ~ 04/02/13)
On Sunday, millions of Christians around the world celebrated Easter Sunday, also known as Resurrection Sunday. It's a time to remember the sacrifice Jesus made on the cross and his resurrection from the grave. Something special this year leading up to Easter was the five-week miniseries "The Bible." Produced by "Touched by an Angel" star Roma Downey and her husband Mark Burnett, producer of "The Voice" and "Survivor," the series told a number of stories from the Bible, beginning with creation and concluding Sunday night with the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus and even part of Revelation.. ...
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A busy month for outdoor events in Jackson
(Column ~ 04/02/13)
Could it be that spring has finally arrived? I sure hope so because there are many outdoor activities scheduled in April in the city of Jackson. All our school sports and the youth sports leagues are in full swing. The Jackson Elks are sponsoring a skateboard contest at the Jackson skateboard park on Saturday. It is an open competition and there is no preregistration. Be there at 9 a.m. to enter the competition...
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Health officials: 1 in 50 schoolchildren may have autism
(Community ~ 04/02/13)
NEW YORK -- A government survey of parents says 1 in 50 U.S. schoolchildren has autism, surpassing another federal estimate for the disorder. Health officials say the new number doesn't mean autism is occurring more often, but it does suggest that doctors are diagnosing autism more frequently, especially in children with milder problems...
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Mildred Uelsmann
(Obituary ~ 04/02/13)
Mildred Lydia Uelsmann, 106, of Scott City died Sunday, March 31, 2013, at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau. She was born April 16, 1906, in Scott City, to Daniel F.A. and Pauline Will Eifert. She married Elmer John Uelsmann on Nov. 2, 1924. He preceded her in death Nov. 8, 1974...
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Martha Payne
(Obituary ~ 04/02/13)
Martha Pickett Payne, 92, of Cape Girardeau died Friday, March 29, 2013, at Life Care Centers of Cape Girardeau. She was born Jan. 14, 1921, in Randles, to Louis G. and Anna B. Berry Matthews. She married Warren Pickett on March 14, 1940, in Oran, Mo. He died March 23, 1975. She married Jim R. Payne Jan. 15, 1977, in Cape Girardeau...
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Stephen McKelvey
(Obituary ~ 04/02/13)
FREDERICKTOWN, Mo. -- Stephen Boyd McKelvey, 46, of Fredericktown died Saturday, March 30, 2013, at Madison Medical Center in Fredericktown. He was born July 12, 1966, in St. Louis, to Johnny Charles and Jeri Cromwell McKelvey. He and Robin Lynne Bollinger were married Feb. 15, 1992, in Scott City...
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Buster Kluesner
(Obituary ~ 04/02/13)
KELSO, Mo. -- Rudolph Justin "Buster" Kluesner, 81, of Kelso, beloved husband and father, ended his journey on earth and began his journey with our Lord in heaven Monday, April 1, 2013. He died peacefully at home with his beloved wife and loving children at his bedside. Their everlasting love for each other was apparent even at the hour of death...
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Linda Harper
(Obituary ~ 04/02/13)
Linda J. Harper, 51, of Park Hills, Mo., passed away Saturday, March 23, 2013, at Parkland Health Center in Farmington, Mo. She was born Jan. 28, 1962, in St. Louis, daughter of Lawrence and Madeline DeClue. Linda was a loving wife, mother and grandmother...
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Ruby Griffith
(Obituary ~ 04/02/13)
CAIRO, Ill. -- Ruby J. Griffith, 85, of Colorado Springs, Colo., formerly of Cairo, died Wednesday, March 27, 2013, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Colorado Springs. There was no visitation. Graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Green Lawn Memorial Gardens, with Robert D. McCoy officiating...
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Robert Edwards
(Obituary ~ 04/02/13)
Robert L. Edwards, 63, of Cape Girardeau died Tuesday, March 26, 2013, at his home. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to time of service Friday at Ford and Sons Sprigg Street Funeral Home. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Fairmount Cemetery...
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Oscar Doran
(Obituary ~ 04/02/13)
Oscar Doran, 79, of Jackson died Monday, April 1, 2013, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Arrangements are incomplete at McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson.
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Shirley Doemel
(Obituary ~ 04/02/13)
Shirley Ann Vaile Doemel, 77, of Jackson passed away Saturday, March 30, 2013, surrounded by her family. She was born March 19, 1936, in Green Bay, Wis., daughter of Harry Franklin and Florence Josephine Van den Busch Vaile. She and George Doemel were married June 18, 1955, at St. Joseph's Church in Green Bay...
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Mexican drug cartels said to be coming to America
(National News ~ 04/02/13)
CHICAGO -- Mexican drug cartels whose operatives once rarely ventured beyond the U.S. border are dispatching trusted agents to live and work deep inside the United States -- an emboldened presence experts believe is meant to tighten their grip on the world's most lucrative narcotics market and maximize profits.
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Unbeaten Notre Dame baseball team sweeps Central
(High School Sports ~ 04/02/13)
The Notre Dame Regional High School baseball team already had pulled off two final-inning comebacks during its first six games of the season. Chalk up another for the Bulldogs -- and this one might have been the sweetest yet because it came against their arch rivals...
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High school roundup: Kelly baseball beats Woodland
(High School Sports ~ 04/02/13)
All the local high school events reported Monday to the Southeast Missourian.
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Southeast Missouri State baseball team to face Arkansas State
(College Sports ~ 04/02/13)
Southeast Missouri State's injury-ravaged pitching staff took another hit Saturday when weekend starter Zack Smith suffered a finger injury that could sideline him for several weeks. That's just the latest in a long line of injuries to hit Southeast hurlers, not only hampering the Redhawks for weekend Ohio Valley Conference play but severely limiting their mound options for mid-week nonconference matchups...
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Jackson girls soccer team remains perfect
(High School Sports ~ 04/02/13)
The Indians improved to 9-0 with a 3-0 victory over Notre Dame
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Road work 4/2/13
(Local News ~ 04/02/13)
MoDOT to improve Sikeston signals SIKESTON, Mo. -- The Missouri Department of Transportation is preparing to improve traffic signals at three intersections in Sikeston. The signals will be retrofitted with flashing yellow arrows, which will help ease traffic flow. ...
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Porter ties for most votes on AP All-America first team
(College Sports ~ 04/02/13)
Otto Porter of Georgetown tied as the leading vote-getter on the AP All-America first team for basketball. Porter, a 2011 graduate of Scott County Central High School, and Trey Burke of Michigan both received 62 first-team votes and 319 points from the same 65-member national media panel that selects the weekly Top 25. Voting was on a 5-3-1 basis and was completed before the NCAA tournament...
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Births 4/2/13
(Births ~ 04/02/13)
Son to Jacob Tyrel and Jennifer Lynn Hampton of Chaffee, Mo., Southeast Hospital, 7:25 a.m. Monday, March 25, 2013. Name, Benjamin Alexander. Weight, 8 pounds, 1 ounce. Third son. Mrs. Hampton is the former Jennifer Flanery. Hampton is the son of Michelle Hampton and Les Hampton of Chaffee. He is a mechanic at Plaza Tire Service...
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Out of the past 4/2/13
(Out of the Past ~ 04/02/13)
Dr. David Stewart believes Southeast Missouri State University and Cape Girardeau have an excellent chance to become the new home of the Central United States Earthquake Consortium, which is now located at Marion, Ill.; the consortium board will gather Monday in St. Louis to hear presentations from the six institutions seeking the consortium...
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Jackson police report 4/2/13
(Police/Fire Report ~ 04/02/13)
The Jackson Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrest...
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Cape Girardeau fire report 4/2/13
(Police/Fire Report ~ 04/02/13)
Firefighters responded to the following calls Sunday:...
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Cape Girardeau police report 4/2/13
(Police/Fire Report ~ 04/02/13)
The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. DWI Arrests Summonses Assault Theft Miscellaneous SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY The Southeast Missouri State University Department of Public Safety released the following items...
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6,000 Syrians killed in March, deadliest month so far
(International News ~ 04/02/13)
BEIRUT -- March was the bloodiest month yet in Syria's 2-year-old conflict, with more than 6,000 documented deaths, a leading anti-regime activist group said Monday, blaming the increase on heavier shelling and more violent clashes. Rami Abdul-Rahman, who heads the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, said the increased toll is likely incomplete because the Syrian army and rebel groups fighting President Bashar Assad's government often underreport their dead in the civil war...
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North Korea taps reformist premier amid promises of nuclear attacks
(International News ~ 04/02/13)
SEOUL, South Korea -- North Korea's parliament approved the appointment of a new premier seen by outside experts as an economic reformer one day after top party officials adopted a declaration making nuclear arms and a stronger economy the nation's top priorities...
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Conn. reaches deal on tough gun laws after Newtown
(National News ~ 04/02/13)
HARTFORD, Conn. -- Connecticut lawmakers announced a deal Monday on what they called some of the toughest gun laws in the country that were proposed after the December mass shooting in the state, including a ban on new high-capacity ammunition magazines like the ones used in the massacre that left 20 children and six educators dead...
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Rubio walks fine line after claiming pivot point on immigration overhaul
(National News ~ 04/02/13)
WASHINGTON -- Whatever immigration deal might be claimed by labor and business, or by Democrats and Republicans, Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida is serving notice it has to go through him. The tea party favorite made it clear during the weekend he has a make-or-break role for the most sweeping immigration changes in decades. It's a high-risk strategy that also puts his presidential ambitions on the line...
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Colorado prosecutors seeking death penalty for Holmes
(National News ~ 04/02/13)
CENTENNIAL, Colo. -- For James Holmes, "justice is death," prosecutors said on Monday, announcing they will seek his execution if he is convicted in the Colorado movie theater attack that killed 12 people. The decision -- disclosed in court just days after prosecutors publicly rejected Holmes' offer to plead guilty if they took the death penalty off the table -- elevated the already sensational case to a new level and could cause it to drag on for years....
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Suspicion in Texas DA death shifts to white supremacists
(National News ~ 04/02/13)
KAUFMAN, Texas -- Suspicion in the slayings of a Texas district attorney and his wife shifted Monday to a violent white supremacist prison gang that was the focus of a December law enforcement bulletin warning that its members might try to attack police or prosecutors...
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Health Beat: Pink eye: Usually mild and easy to treat
(Community ~ 04/02/13)
Conjunctivitis, also known as pink eye, is one of the most common and treatable eye conditions in children and adults. It is an inflammation of the thin, clear lining inside the eyelid and on the white of the eye. This inflammation gives the eye a pink or reddish color...
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Public health center offers services as part of National Health Week
(Community ~ 04/02/13)
Public health center offers services as part of National Public Health Week
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Maroon 5 launches summer tour, writes for new album
(Entertainment ~ 04/02/13)
NEW YORK -- Maroon 5 said they're working on a new album, but before that, the pop-rockers will launch a summer tour that finds the fivesome playing outdoors. The Grammy-winning band announced on Monday they will headline the 2013 Honda Civic Tour, which kicks off Aug. 1 in St. Louis and will feature Kelly Clarkson...
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Prayer 4/2/13
(Prayer ~ 04/02/13)
O Lord God, we give you thanks and proclaim your goodness to all. Amen.
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Jackson golf team captures ND Invitational by one shot
(High School Sports ~ 04/02/13)
Jackson had a closer call in winning the team competition than Central junior Travis Simmons had in winning the medalist honor Tuesday at the Notre Dame Invitational on Tuesday at Bent Creek Golf Course. Jackson, with its top four players shooting 82 or better, posted a 319 total and a one-stroke victory over host Notre Dame...
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Porter among 10 voted to Wooden team
(College Sports ~ 04/02/13)
LOS ANGELES -- Otto Porter of Georgetown, Trey Burke of Final Four-bound Michigan and Indiana teammates Victor Oladipo and Cody Zeller were among 10 players selected to the John R. Wooden All-American team Monday. The Wooden Award for the college basketball player of the year will be announced this weekend at the Final Four in Atlanta...
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Sunny Monday at Jackson City Park
(Local News ~ 04/02/13)
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com The sun shines Monday on Kristen Banta at Jackson City Park as she flies a kite she received as an Easter present. ...
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Scott, New Madrid counties looking for missing teens
(Local News ~ 04/02/13)
The mothers of two area teenagers who ran away together Saturday night hope they will either see their children soon or at least receive a phone call from them. "I love you, Bud," said Tonya Crider, the mother of Tyler Austin Crider, on Monday. "Come home or call to let us know you are OK."...
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Reported gas leak prompts Arena Building evac
(Local News ~ 04/02/13)
This election day morning isn't the typical one in Cape Girardeau. Voters and poll workers had to be evacuated from the Arena Building this morning because of suspicion of a gas leak. The situation was quickly resolved, though, and workers and voters allowed back in the building just before 8 a.m. A pilot light on an oven was out, causing a gas smell, according to authorities...
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Many voters confused, uninformed about use tax
(Local News ~ 04/02/13)
Local governments trying to recoup lost sales tax on out-of-state purchases were hoping voters would see things their way on Tuesday, but in at least one county, the tax was confusing to many who visited the polls early. Use tax measures in Scott, Perry and Bollinger counties and in Perryville...
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Southeast Missourian Player of the Week: Saxony Lutheran's Lauren Hecht
(High School Sports ~ 04/02/13)
Hecht scored all three goals in the unbeaten Crusaders' 3-0 victory over Sikeston last week.
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Low turnout in Cape Girardeau and other counties
(Local News ~ 04/02/13)
It was slow going at the polls Tuesday morning in Cape Girardeau, where voters were choosing whether to keep an ordinance that allows bow hunting for deer within city limits, selecting school board members and deciding who will serve on Cape Girardeau County's public health center board...
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Incumbent wins only contested Jackson aldermen seat
(Local News ~ 04/03/13)
The sitting Jackson aldermen made a full sweep in Tuesday's election. Incumbent Ward 3 Alderman Mark Dambach was the only candidate to run opposed, marking the first time since 2007 that ward voters had a choice of aldermen candidates on the ballot...
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Incumbent Shirrell defeats challenge on Advance Board of Aldermen
(Local News ~ 04/03/13)
ADVANCE, Mo. -- The Advance Board of Aldermen will see the return of two incumbents. Wayne Page ran unopposed to keep his seat in Ward 1. Leeman R. Shirrell Sr. defeated Tom Schmidt 45-17 to take the seat for Ward 2. Mayor Carl "Pete" Ritter also ran unopposed and received 106 votes, while write-in candidates received 18...
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Southeast students go up, up and away Tuesday
(Local News ~ 04/03/13)
ADAM VOGLER ~ avogler@semissourian.com ABOVE: Southeast Missouri State University students take in the view from a hot-air balloon tethered above Southeast's band practice field Tuesday in Cape Girardeau. ...
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Delta votes down bond issue; Gordonville approves tax
(Local News ~ 04/03/13)
While Cape Girardeau voters were deciding on the repeal of an urban deer hunting ordinance, voters in two other Cape Girardeau County towns were decided on bond and tax issues. In Delta, voters chose not to approve the $1.5 million bond issue that would have combined and improved the city's waterworks and sewage systems in a 20-26 vote. . ...
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Cardinals blast three HRs in first win of season
(Professional Sports ~ 04/03/13)
PHOENIX -- Matt Holliday, Pete Kozma and Jon Jay homered and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-1 on Tuesday night to even their season-opening series at a game apiece. Jaime Garcia (1-0) gave up two hits, one of them a solo homer by Miguel Montero, in 5 2-3 innings for the Cardinals. Holliday's two-run home run off Trevor Cahill broke a 1-1 tie in the sixth...
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Challengers win in Jackson, Cape Girardeau school board races
(Local News ~ 04/03/13)
Editor's note: The following story has been edited to correct the name of Lisa Schaefer. A push from parents who wanted to become more involved ended a 15-year tenure for one Jackson School Board member Tuesday while another incumbent managed to hold on to his seat...
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Cape Girardeau deer hunting ordinance repealed
(Local News ~ 04/03/13)
Cape Girardeau voters on Tuesday repealed an ordinance that would have allowed bow hunting for deer within the city limits, bringing to a close what could be the last chapter in a long-debated controversy. "It says to me we have this behind us now, and we really need to move on to other things with our citizens, council and staff. We have a lot of things to look forward to in 2013," Mayor Harry Rediger said Tuesday night after the votes were counted. "Yes" votes to repeal the ordinance were 1,485, while "No" votes were 1,279.
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Scott County defeats use tax; Perry County, city, Bollinger County approve
(Local News ~ 04/03/13)
Ballot measures designed to recoup lost sales tax on out-of-state purchases were overwhelmingly approved in Perryville, as well as Perry and Bollinger counties. The issues failed in Stoddard County and in Scott County, where few interviewed said they understood what was being asked.
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Public input sought for plan to conserve Perry County fish habitat
(Local News ~ 04/03/13)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- The first of two public meetings regarding Perry County's Community Conservation Plan, which outlines the county's voluntary efforts to protect the habitat of the cave-dwelling Grotto sculpin, was held Tuesday afternoon before a draft of the plan is submitted to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service...
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The Humane Society's Featured Pet
(Submitted Photo ~ 04/03/13)
Cricket is 1 year old. She loves a belly rub! Cricket is available for adoption at The Humane Society 573-334-5837. See more available pets at www.semopets.org.
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Ramsey Scott to Maplewood College on scholarship
(Submitted Story ~ 04/03/13)
Pictured signing a letter of intent to play baseball for Maplewood Community College is Ramsey Scott, a senior at Cape Central High School. His parents, Mike and Alicia Scott, are seated beside him. Standing at left is Baseball Coach Steve Williams, and at right is Athletic Director Lance Tollison. ...
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Mississippi Mutts hosts Little Egypt SAR team
(Submitted Story ~ 04/03/13)
The Little Egypt Search and Rescue (LESAR) team will hold a meet and greet opportunity at Mississippi Mutts in Cape Girardeau on Saturday, April 6, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Members of the LESAR team, including the K9s, will interact with the public, explain search and rescue opportunities, and provide information about their services. ...
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April election results: Scott County
(Local News ~ 04/03/13)
Yes: 1,141 No: 114 Bobby Underwood: 191 Christopher Johnson: 65 Oran School Board Kevin Tenkhoff: 114 Raimus Yates: 15 Wilfred E. Bucher: 121 Ward 2M/em> Randy Morse: 24 Ward 4 Norman Brant: 56 Donnie Joe Williams: 30 Donnie Cope: 14...
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April election results: Perry County
(Local News ~ 04/03/13)
No: 463 No: 216 Randy J. Leible: 169 Dennis Martin: 555 Tina M. Littge: 601 Ali Dibooglu: 241 Craig Asselmeier: 613 Yvonne Steinbecker: 1,135 Wallie G. Breig: 799 George G. Thurm: 649...
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April election results: Cape Girardeau County
(Local News ~ 04/03/13)
No: 14 No: 1,279 Delta bond issue Yes: 20 John R. Janssen: 2,021 Sheila Luttrull: 1,611 Philip Moore: 1,315 Robert Lee Moss: 1 Norman Goehman: 51 Roger English: 141 Mike Steinhilber: 66 Brad Noel: 666 Gerald Adams: 840 Michele Irby: 601 George R. Below: 104...
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Precinct vote totals: Cape Girardeau deer hunting repeal
(Local News ~ 04/03/13)
Should an ordinance establishing an urban deer hunting program in Cape Girardeau be repealed? All precincts reporting...
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April election results: Bollinger County
(Local News ~ 04/03/13)
No: 412 Yes: 240 Clint Lacy: 17 Gregory D. Dowler: 75 Tory Turner: 80 Ronald Reagan: 106 Jennifer L. Steinberg: 29...
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Missouri Department of Revenue delivers documents on driver's licenses procedures
(State News ~ 04/03/13)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- The Missouri Department of Revenue complied Tuesday with a Senate subpoena and delivered thousands of documents relating to new driver's license procedures, but the chamber's leaders were critical of the department's delivery method...
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Man reportedly robbed by three people in Cape Girardeau
(Local News ~ 04/03/13)
The Cape Girardeau Police Department is searching for three men involved in a Monday afternoon robbery. According to police spokesman Sgt. Jason Selzer, at about 12:45 p.m., the victim was outside his residence in the 800 block of North Sprigg Street when two people pulled up to the curb in a small green car. ...
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Missing Southeast Missouri teens found in Mississippi
(Local News ~ 04/03/13)
Two teenagers who had been missing since Saturday night have been located in Mississippi. Tyler Austin Crider, 16, and Hailey Nicole Haynes, 15, were found Tuesday morning by law enforcement officials in Lexington, Miss., after the two experienced trouble with the 1998 Dodge Dakota truck in which they were traveling...
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Kelly bond issue passes; fire district tax shot down
(Local News ~ 04/03/13)
Voters in the Kelly school district passed a bond issue Tuesday 225-114 to allow the construction of classrooms and high school kitchen facilities. Another taxing issue in Scott County, a fire district tax, was turned down 151-91. Voters rejected a countywide use tax 1,852-1,141...
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Bollinger County voters approve one tax, defeat another
(Local News ~ 04/03/13)
Eight percent of Bollinger County registered voters went to the polls Tuesday and voted to pass a "use" tax on out-of-state purchases and voted against the tax that would have built a $5 million library archive and extension center complex...
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Mo. highway commission awards contracts for construction, repairs
(Local News ~ 04/03/13)
The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission awarded several contracts for Southeast District projects, including construction of a bridge, several asphalt overlays and pavement repairs. Contracts include:n A $1,206,122 contract to Robertson Contractors Inc. to construct a bridge on U.S. 67 in Poplar Bluff, Mo., at the Oak Grove Road intersection...
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Republican Women's Club to host Donna Lichtenegger
(Local News ~ 04/03/13)
The Cape Girardeau County Republican Women's Club will host state Rep. Donna Lichtenegger at noon Friday at Dexter Bar-B-Que, 236 S. Broadview St. in Cape Girardeau. Lichtenegger will explain right to work and legislation she introduced to the Missouri state House about the issue. Lichtenegger represents portions of Cape Girardeau County...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 04/03/13)
Today is Wednesday, April 3, the 93rd day of 2013. There are 272 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On April 3, 1973, the first handheld portable telephone was demonstrated for reporters on a New York City street corner as Motorola executive Martin Cooper contacted Joel S. Engel of Bell Labs using a Motorola device that, according to an AP story, looked like "a small, domesticated version of military walkie-talkies" and weighed less than three pounds...
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Emerson's legacy
(Editorial ~ 04/03/13)
In June when the 8th Congressional District selects a new member of Congress, one name long associated with the area will be missing from the ballot: Emerson. Former U.S. Rep. Jo Ann Emerson announced in December she would leave Congress in the new year to serve as president and CEO of National Rural Electric Cooperative Association. The not-for-profit organization represents more than 900 rural electric cooperatives across the country...
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North Korea vows to restart nuclear facilities
(International News ~ 04/03/13)
SEOUL, South Korea -- North Korea said on Tuesday it will restart its long-shuttered plutonium reactor and increase production of nuclear weapons material, in what outsiders see as its latest attempt to extract U.S. concessions by raising fears of war...
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United Nations adopts first treaty to regulate global weapons trade
(International News ~ 04/03/13)
UNITED NATIONS -- The U.N. General Assembly overwhelmingly approved the first international treaty regulating the multibillion-dollar global arms trade Tuesday, after a more than decade-long campaign to keep weapons from falling into the hands of terrorists, warlords, organized crime figures and human rights violators...
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Births 4/3/13
(Births ~ 04/03/13)
Daughter to Brett Thomas and Jessica Dawn Burger of Scott City, Saint Francis Medical Center, 8:17 a.m. Wednesday, March 27, 2013. Name, Mabrey Layne. Weight, 9 pounds, 2 ounces. Second child, first daughter. Mrs. Burger is the former Jessica Burnett, daughter of Alan and Janet Burnett of Benton, Mo. She is a 911 communications dispatcher with the city of Cape Girardeau. Burger is the son of Robin and Nancy Burger of New Hamburg, Mo. He is a journeyman lineman with Ameren Missouri...
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Reba Graham
(Obituary ~ 04/03/13)
Reba "Geraldine" Graham, 89, formerly of Bloomfield, Mo., passed away Monday, April 1, 2013, at Chateau Girardeau. She was born Sept. 22, 1923, in Bloomfield, to Guy and Hazel Pruett Reed. She and Charles Graham were married Oct. 7, 1939. He preceded her in death July 22, 1986...
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Robert Edwards
(Obituary ~ 04/03/13)
Robert L. Edwards, 63, of Cape Girardeau died Tuesday, March 26, 2013, at his home. He was born Aug. 19, 1949, in Cape Girardeau to the late George Henry and Alma Davis Edwards. Robert served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was a CNA at the Lutheran Home and enjoyed baseball...
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Oscar Doran
(Obituary ~ 04/03/13)
Oscar L. Doran, 78, of Jackson passed away Monday, April 1, 2013, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. He was born March 8, 1935, in Cabot, Ark., to Virgil L. and Thelma Brannon Doran. He and Clara Mae Driskill were married June 14, 1953, in Cabot. They had been married 50 years when she passed away Aug. 6, 2003...
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Evelyn Dollinger
(Obituary ~ 04/03/13)
Evelyn I. Dollinger, 89, of Jackson passed away Friday, March 29, 2013, at Chateau Girardeau in Cape Girardeau. She was born June 6, 1923, in Duff, Neb., to Carl and Reta M. Stone Roggasch. She and Joe Dollinger were married March 23, 1943. They were married 56 years when he passed away Oct. 21, 1999...
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Former Atlanta schools chief surrenders in cheating probe
(National News ~ 04/03/13)
ATLANTA -- When Beverly Hall arrived in Atlanta as superintendent of the city's public school system, she cautioned she wouldn't be riding in on a white horse and it would take time to fix the problems of low student performance. But test scores dramatically improved during her 12-year tenure in the mostly poor, urban district, earning her bonuses and accolades as the nation's top superintendent. ...
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Auto sales, factory orders spur Dow to close at record high
(National News ~ 04/03/13)
The Dow Jones industrial average closed at a record high Tuesday after reports on auto sales and factory orders provided the latest evidence that the U.S. economy is strengthening. Traders plowed money back into European stocks as the financial situation in Cyprus appeared to stabilize...
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No let up for auto sales in March; pickups star
(National News ~ 04/03/13)
DETROIT -- America is getting back to work, and it needs pickup trucks. Strong truck demand in March drove U.S. auto sales to their highest monthly total since August 2007, as everyone from oil and gas producers to local homebuilders raced to replace the aging trucks they held onto during the recession. Overall auto sales rose 3.4 percent to 1.45 million, according to Autodata Corp...
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Saxony Lutheran girls soccer team strikes again
(High School Sports ~ 04/03/13)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- The St. Vincent girls soccer team likes to play its defenders up and put pressure on the opposing midfield and defense. That strategy played right into one of Saxony Lutheran's strengths. The result was a relatively easy 5-0 win for visiting Saxony that allowed the Crusaders to stay unbeaten on the season Tuesday afternoon...
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Southeast Missouri State baseball team stages rally but falls 9-8 to Arkansas State
(College Sports ~ 04/03/13)
The Southeast Missouri State baseball team staged an impressive rally Tuesday night. But an unearned run in the bottom of the seventh inning foiled the Redhawks' hopes of a comeback win. Host Arkansas State used two seventh-inning errors and an RBI single to post a 9-8 nonconference victory in Jonesboro, Ark...
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Feds send corrective order to Exxon after oil leak
(National News ~ 04/03/13)
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Federal pipeline safety officials on Tuesday issued a corrective action order to ExxonMobil Pipeline Co. after one of its pipelines ruptured last week in central Arkansas. The order from the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration comes after ExxonMobil's Pegasus pipeline ruptured Friday in the small city of Mayflower, about 25 miles northwest of Little Rock...
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High school roundup: Walker helps Chaffee baseball team to pair of victories
(High School Sports ~ 04/03/13)
All the local high school events reported Tuesday to the Southeast Missourian.
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Redhawks softball splits doubleheader with Aces
(College Sports ~ 04/03/13)
Southeast Missouri State and visiting Evansville split a pair of one-run softball games Tuesday. The Redhawks dropped the opener of the nonconference doubleheader 1-0 before claiming a 3-2 victory. Southeast is 11-19, while the Aces are 10-19. Evansville scored the only run of the opener in the first inning. Leadoff batter Tamara Robey tripled and came home on a one-out single by Kayla Fortner...
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Tough stretch continues for Southeast Missouri State tennis team
(College Sports ~ 04/03/13)
The Redhawks tennis team dropped to 0-6 in OVC play with a loss to Tennessee-Martin
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Possible human remains found in new 9/11 debris
(National News ~ 04/03/13)
NEW YORK -- Jim Riches pulled his son's mangled body out of the rubble at the World Trade Center, but the phone calls still filtered in years afterward. The city kept finding more pieces of his son. "They'll call you and they'll tell you, ‘We found a shin bone,'" Riches said. "Or: ‘We found an arm bone.' We held them all together and then we put them in the cemetery."...
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Missouri man seeks retrial in Nebraska death
(State News ~ 04/03/13)
ST. PAUL, Neb. -- A hearing has been scheduled next month for a Missouri man seeking a new trial on his February conviction in a 1989 Nebraska slaying. Howard County District Judge Karin Noakes scheduled the hearing for May 6 for John Oldson, 46, of Randolph, Mo. Oldson was found guilty Feb. 8 of second-degree murder. Jurors ruled that Oldson killed 31-year-old Cathy Beard of Ord, Neb., who disappeared in 1989. Her body was found near Ord in 1992...
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Mo. piloting new student tests for English, math
(State News ~ 04/03/13)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- More than 360 Missouri schools will be participating in a pilot project for a new standardized testing system for English and math. "The Smarter Balanced" tests are to be given to students in grades three through 11 starting this month and running into May...
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3 injured in accident at central Mo. nuclear plant
(State News ~ 04/03/13)
FULTON, Mo. -- Three employees have been injured during an accident at a central Missouri nuclear plant. Ameren Missouri on Tuesday night said in a written statement that the accident occurred shortly after 5 p.m. in the switch yard area of its Callaway Energy Center...
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Woman attacked with box cutter at bus stop
(State News ~ 04/03/13)
ST. LOUIS -- A woman is in critical condition after she was slashed in the head with a box cutter by an apparent stranger. Police say the 49-year-old woman was standing at a bus stop Monday night when a man approached and started randomly slashing at people...
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Police: Woman hit, dragged by pickup truck
(State News ~ 04/03/13)
ENERGY, Ill. -- Authorities say a woman is hospitalized after being hit by a pickup truck and dragged 50 feet in the Southern Illinois town of Energy. Herrin police said 42-year-old driver Tracy Hardcastle fled on foot after Monday evening's accident outside Casey's General Store and was found in a home. She faces charges for driving with a revoked license, driving under the influence, leaving the scene of an injury accident and resisting or obstructing a peace officer...
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Mo. House endorses naming bridge for Musial
(State News ~ 04/03/13)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- The Missouri House has approved legislation seeking to honor the late St. Louis Cardinals great Stan Musial and deceased construction worker Andy Gammon by naming a bridge and road after each. One bill would put Musial's name on the new Interstate 70 bridge at St. Louis if Illinois lawmakers also approve it. Separate legislation would designate a portion of I-70 after Gammon, who died last year during construction of the bridge...
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Mo. uses $175M from reserve fund for cash flow
(State News ~ 04/03/13)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Missouri has used a state budget reserve fund to improve its cash flow. The Office of Administration reported $175 million was borrowed from the Budget Reserve Fund in March. The state now has used $375 million during the current year. All the money will be repaid by May 15...
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High-skilled visa requests likely to exceed supply
(National News ~ 04/03/13)
WASHINGTON -- The Homeland Security Department expects applications for high-skilled immigration visas to outpace the available supply in a matter of days, one of the fastest runs on the much-sought-after work permits in years and a sign of continued economic recovery amid new hiring by U.S. technology companies...
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Missouri House mulls taxes with Kansas in its sites
(State News ~ 04/03/13)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- With Kansas as the reference point, Missouri business groups on Tuesday urged lawmakers to cut income taxes, while education officials expressed fears that reduced revenue could result in school funding cuts. The testimony before a House committee came as a not-for-profit group began running ads against Missouri legislation that would cut individual and corporate income taxes by three-quarters of a percentage point during the next five years, while gradually raising the state sales tax by a half cent. ...
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Speak Out 4/3/13
(Speak Out ~ 04/03/13)
Rush Limbaugh is right again. The next Democratic ticket will be Michelle Obama and Hillary Clinton. But I don't think Clinton will want to come in second. Graffiti problem Whoever is writing hateful graffiti in the walking trail by Arena Park needs to stop and check themselves into a mental hospital. You are a threat to the families in the community. You have been reported to the police department. We will catch you; we will find you and prosecute you. Stop writing your graffiti on the walls...
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Out of the past 4/3/13
(Out of the Past ~ 04/03/13)
It is Easter Sunday. Hobbs Chapel United Methodist Church holds a sunrise service at 6:30 a.m. at the church; rolls and coffee are served afterward, followed by Sunday school and an Easter egg hunt. Two worship services are held in the morning at First Presbyterian Church; instead of Sunday school, a time of fellowship is held between the services; refreshments are served, including an assortment of Easter breads from around the world, baked by members of the congregation...
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Cape Girardeau fire report 4/3/13
(Police/Fire Report ~ 04/03/13)
Firefighters responded to the following calls Monday:...
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Cape Girardeau police report 4/3/13
(Police/Fire Report ~ 04/03/13)
The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt...
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Incumbents go down in Perry County
(Local News ~ 04/03/13)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- In an election where 12.5 percent of Perry County voters went to the polls, incumbents on the Perryville Board of Aldermen and Perry County School Board were defeated Tuesday. In Perryville's Ward 2, Douglas K. Martin garnered 187 votes to take the seat away from the previous ward representative Randy J. Leible, who brought in 169 votes...
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Road work 4/3/13
(Local News ~ 04/03/13)
Route C in Perry County closed for pipe replacement Route C in Perry County, between Route D and County Road 338, will be closed as Missouri Department of Transportation crews replace a pipe under the roadway. The work will be performed from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday...
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Prayer 4/3/13
(Prayer ~ 04/03/13)
O Lord Jesus, in all things may we keep our eyes on you. Amen.
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‘BUCKWILD' star, two others found dead in W.Va.
(Entertainment ~ 04/03/13)
SISSONVILLE, W.Va. -- Shain Gandee lived for the outdoors, often going on muddy, off-road thrill rides in the hills near his West Virginia home. A recent late-night escapade ended in tragedy for the MTV reality show cast member and two others. The popular "BUCKWILD" cast member was found dead Monday inside a sport utility vehicle belonging to his family that was found partially submerged in a deep mud pit about a mile from his home near Sissonville, authorities said. ...
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Jackson police report 4/3/13
(Police/Fire Report ~ 04/03/13)
The Jackson Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt...
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Another attempt to further divide the nation
(Column ~ 04/03/13)
The president attended Easter services Sunday. But it was the minister who captured the spotlight when he seized the high-profile opportunity to share his views on the state of politics during the sermon. The minister -- with the Obama family front and center -- said "captains of the religious right want to put blacks back to the back of the bus, women back in the kitchen and immigrants back on their side of the border."...
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Decades after MLK death, Memphis jobs in spotlight
(National News ~ 04/04/13)
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- Decades after Martin Luther King Jr. was shot to death here, some of the striking sanitation workers who marched with him are again fighting for their jobs. In 1968, wages were so low that some workers had to stand in welfare lines to feed their families. ...
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Mo. Senate passes gun rights amendment
(State News ~ 04/04/13)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) -- The Missouri Senate has passed a proposed change to the state's Constitution designed to strengthen gun rights. The amendment would declare gun rights "unalienable" and compel elected officials in Missouri to defend against any infringement on the right to bear arms. It would also allow people to use firearms in defense of their families...
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Saturday event encourages kids to get 'Messy'
(Local News ~ 04/04/13)
Getting messy not only will be allowed, it will be encouraged Saturday at the Show Me Center. Thousands of children and adults are expected to attend Messy Morning, an event designed to strengthen families by helping parents see the importance of allowing their children to learn while having fun, according to event committee chairwoman Resa Armstrong. ...
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Voters in numerous Mo. counties pass 'use tax'
(State News ~ 04/04/13)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Lawmakers signed off Wednesday on their most recent effort to reinstate local taxes for certain vehicle purchases, a day after proposals to resume such taxes were passed by voters in several cities and counties. State and local officials have been focused on the tax issue for about the last year, citing fears of lost jobs, business hardships for Missouri vehicle dealers and declining revenue for cities and counties...
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Scott City scores late to edge Oran 2-1
(High School Sports ~ 04/04/13)
The Scott City and Oran baseball teams both had trouble coming up with the big hit. Host Scott City finally did and, coupled with Ryan Brock's stellar pitching, it paved the way for an exciting 2-1 win on a cold Wednesday afternoon. "That was a tough team," Brock said. "It's a good win."...
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Five from area named first-team all-state
(High School Sports ~ 04/04/13)
Awards and accolades continue rolling in for several area high school basketball standouts. Three boys and two girls from the Southeast Missourian coverage area were named first team All-State by a statewide panel of Missouri sportswriters and broadcasters...
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Tonight's the test for Blues netminder
(Professional Sports ~ 04/04/13)
ST. LOUIS -- The St. Louis Blues upgraded their defense for the playoff push, adding Jay Bouwmeester and Jordan Leopold. "It's two guys that any team around the league would be looking for," defenseman Barret Jackman said Wednesday. "You look around our dressing room and we have every piece we need."...
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Nixon denies ill intent with driver's licenses
(State News ~ 04/04/13)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon denied on Wednesday that his administration is implementing a federal proof-of-identity law through a controversial new driver's license process, declaring with exasperation that the state wasn't trying "to mess with people" by building "a magical database" of personal information. ...
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Chaffee hands Bluff first loss
(High School Sports ~ 04/04/13)
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. -- Chaffee's bunts and a swirling wind bedeviled Poplar Bluff's defense Wednesday. The Red Devils broke a tie in the sixth on a dropped fly ball and added an insurance run in the seventh without a hit to beat the host Mules 7-5. "We figured we were going to have to come in here do some bunting, play some small ball," Chaffee coach Brian Horrell said. "Especially with the wind blowing in."
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Cape police Direct Results Team will focus on solving crimes
(Local News ~ 04/04/13)
On any given day, a police officer with the Cape Girardeau Police Department responds to numerous calls. Oftentimes they will receive a new call from dispatch that requires them to leave the scene of an incident, even when they are in the middle of an investigation. A newly formed unit, called the Direct Results Team, was designed within the police department so crime reports can receive more focus and be resolved more quickly...
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New Theatre Company Holds Auditions
(Submitted Story ~ 04/04/13)
Acting Out! will hold auditions on April 20th at 3 PM for its first production, Romeo and Juliet. Auditions will consist of a cold reading from the script and will be held at Fruitland Community Church. Please bring a calendar with conflicts from April 20-June 22...
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Aftermath of Perryville chief's resignation distresses police department
(Local News ~ 04/04/13)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- No moves were made Wednesday night in Perryville to place a new leader in the city's police department, but several options were brought up during the board of aldermen meeting, and officers themselves got a chance to weigh in on the circumstances surrounding the resignation of the former chief through the city's attorney, Thomas Ludwig...
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'The Miss Firecracker Contest' at the River Campus
(Local News ~ 04/04/13)
ABOVE: Carnelle Scott, played by Sarah Anderson, strikes a pose as seamstress "Popeye" Jackson, played by Madison Doty, takes her measurements for a costume she will wear in the talent section of "The Miss Firecracker Contest," during an opening night scene Wednesday at the Rust Flexible Theatre on the River Campus of Southeast Missouri State University. ...
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Man accused of biting police officer at counseling center
(Local News ~ 04/04/13)
A 23-year-old Cape Girardeau man could face charges for assaulting a police officer and resisting arrest after he allegedly bit a police officer Tuesday. A call was received from the Community Counseling Center at about 1:30 p.m., according to Cape Girardeau Police Department spokesman Sgt. Jason Selzer. ...
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Missouri man sentenced for using disabled man to buy pseudoephedrine
(Local News ~ 04/04/13)
JONESBORO, Ill. -- A Marble Hill, Mo., man has been sentenced to three years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. Brian A. Taylor, 38, was sentenced to three years for one count of solicitation, a Class 3 felony, according to a news release issued by Union County state's attorney office, ...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 04/04/13)
Today is Thursday, April 4, the 94th day of 2013. There are 271 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On April 4, 1968, civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., 39, was shot to death as he stood on a balcony of the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tenn. (James Earl Ray later pleaded guilty to assassinating King, then spent the rest of his life claiming he'd been the victim of a setup.)...
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Hooked on Science: Special sewer lice
(Community ~ 04/04/13)
Have you ever wondered how sewage water is cleaned? Using a few ingredients from around the house, you can do an experiment that will trick those around you into believing there is a sewage cleaning creature. Materials Instructions STEP 1: Inform the children you stopped by the local sewer plant for a sample of sewer lice to observe how they clean sewage water...
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Births 4/4/13
(Births ~ 04/04/13)
Son to Steven Anthony Martinez and Tiffany Renea Hensley of Benton, Mo., Saint Francis Medical Center, 9:14 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013. Name, Steven Anthony. Weight, 3 pounds, 1 ounce. Ms. Hensley is the daughter of Gloria Hensley of Sikeston, Mo., and Kevin Hensley of Benton. Martinez is the son of Gabriel Lara and Catina Lara of Matthews, Mo...
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Out of the past 4/4/13
(Out of the Past ~ 04/04/13)
Demolition of the old Florsheim Shoe factory building at 700 N. Main St., owned by the Cape Girardeau Chamber of Commerce, has stopped; D. and R. Demolition Co. of Cairo, Ill., which is taking down the structure brick by brick, has discovered asbestos inside...
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Small earthquake rolls through Mo., Ky., Tenn.
(State News ~ 04/04/13)
PADUCAH, Ky. -- Parts of Southeast Missouri, western Tennessee and western Kentucky got a little bit of a shake. The U.S. Geological Survey says a magnitude 2.7 earthquake rumbled through the area around 10:20 p.m. CDT Tuesday. WPSD-TV in Paducah reported (http://bit.ly/12eLFQ6 ) that the epicenter registered southeast of Portageville, Mo...
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Bonnie Wilson
(Obituary ~ 04/04/13)
Bonnie Sue Wilson of Cape Girardeau died Wednesday, April 3, 2013, at Ratliff Care Center. Arrangements are incomplete with Ford and Sons Funeral Home.
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William Voelker
(Obituary ~ 04/04/13)
William Ray Voelker, 85, of Cape Girardeau died Tuesday, April 2, 2013, at Jackson Manor in Jackson. He was born April 11, 1927, in Cape Girardeau, son of William F. Voelker, Francis Beal Schaaf and stepfather, Anton Schaaf. William joined the Army at age 23 in 1950, weighing 90 pounds and standing only 4 feet 10 inches tall. He hurt his back in boot camp at Fort Leonard Wood and spent the next two years as head cook in the officers' mess until he received an honorable discharge in 1952...
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Kay Uhrhan
(Obituary ~ 04/04/13)
Kay Uhrhan, 66, of Scott City passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2013, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. She was born Nov. 22, 1946, in Allenville to the late William L. and Lenora C. Drennan Crader. She and Terry Uhrhan were married Nov. 20, 1965...
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Pauline Tucker
(Obituary ~ 04/04/13)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Pauline Ellen Paulus Tucker, 82, of Perryville died Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013. A memorial Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Perryville. Miller Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements...
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Carol Travis
(Obituary ~ 04/04/13)
ANNA, Ill. -- Carol F. Travis, 80, of Anna died Wednesday, April 3, 2013, at Union County Nursing Home. A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Anna Cemetery, with Kathy Montira officiating. Burial will be in Anna Cemetery. Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Home in Anna is in charge of arrangements...
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Rayford Limbaugh
(Obituary ~ 04/04/13)
Rayford B. Limbaugh, 88, of Jackson died Tuesday, April 2, 2013, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at the chapel of McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson, and Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until time of service at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Jackson...
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Roy Knight
(Obituary ~ 04/04/13)
COMMERCE, Mo. -- Roy Lee Knight, 92, of Commerce died Wednesday, April 3, 2013, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. He was born Feb. 15, 1921, in Commerce to Roy Price and Rosezenna O'Guinn Knight. He and Isabelle Edmonds were married Oct. 18, 1941, in Benton, Mo. She preceded him in death Jan. 4, 2008...
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Fred Johnson Jr.
(Obituary ~ 04/04/13)
CAIRO, Ill. -- Fred Johnson Jr., 68, of Paducah, Ky., formerly of Cairo, died Friday, March 29, 2013, at Baptist Health Hospital in Paducah. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Shiloh Full Gospel Church in Future City, Ill. Mahalia Johnson will officiate. Burial will be Monday in Mound City National Cemetery in Mound City, Ill...
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Charlene Griffin
(Obituary ~ 04/04/13)
Charlene Griffin, 68, of Blomeyer passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2013, at the family home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Chaffee, Mo.
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Harry Dunn Jr.
(Obituary ~ 04/04/13)
Harry Dunn Jr., 90, of Fredericktown, Mo., formerly of Cape Girardeau, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2013, at Stockhoff Nursing Home in Fredericktown. He was born Dec. 18, 1922, in Madison County, Mo., son of Harry and Marie Tinnin Dunn Sr. He and Meryl Dyer were married June 14, 1947, in St. Louis...
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Jackson police report 4/4/13
(Police/Fire Report ~ 04/04/13)
The Jackson Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt...
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Cape Girardeau fire report 4/4/13
(Police/Fire Report ~ 04/04/13)
Firefighters responded to the following calls Tuesday:...
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Cape Girardeau County Commission agenda
(Local News ~ 04/04/13)
1 Barton Square, Jackson 9 a.m. today Open session Public comments Routine business Appointments and possible action items...
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Obama presses case for gun measures
(National News ~ 04/04/13)
DENVER -- Ratcheting up pressure for Congress to limit access to guns, President Barack Obama said on Wednesday that steps taken recently by Colorado to tighten its gun laws show "there doesn't have to be a conflict" between keeping citizens safe and protecting Second Amendment rights to gun ownership...
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Texas may offer prosecutors more security
(National News ~ 04/04/13)
HOUSTON -- After two Texas prosecutors were slain in two months, law enforcement agencies across the state are considering steps to better protect attorneys who go after violent criminals, including providing round-the-clock security details and withholding personal information from public records...
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Corruption case reverberates throughout New York
(National News ~ 04/04/13)
NEW YORK -- It's a case that smacks of small-time corruption, with allegations of cash payoffs in parked cars. But the charges a Democratic state senator schemed to bribe his way into the GOP race for New York City mayor are playing out on a big political stage...
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North Korea warns military cleared to wage nuke attack
(International News ~ 04/04/13)
SEOUL, South Korea -- Ratcheting up the rhetoric, North Korea warned early Thursday that its military has been cleared to wage an attack on the U.S. using "smaller, lighter and diversified nuclear" weapons. The Pentagon, meanwhile, said in Washington that it will deploy a missile defense system to the U.S. Pacific territory of Guam to strengthen regional protection against a possible attack from North Korea. The defense secretary said the U.S. was seeking to defuse the situation...
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Bird flu in China mutates, might be able to infect mammals
(International News ~ 04/04/13)
BEIJING -- In a worrisome sign, a bird flu in China appears to have mutated so that it can spread to other animals, raising the potential for a bigger threat to people, scientists said on Wednesday. So far, the flu has sickened nine people in China and killed three. It's not clear how they became infected, but there's no evidence the virus is spreading easily among people...
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Mo. House panel backs Medicaid legislation
(State News ~ 04/04/13)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- A Republican-led House committee on Wednesday approved a plan to expand and remake Missouri's Medicaid program, but it may never take effect because it falls short of the demands of President Barack Obama's health care law...
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McCaskill pushes for crackdown on military assault
(State News ~ 04/04/13)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- One month after a U.S. Senate panel lambasted Defense Department leaders about the military's erratic response to sexual assaults in its ranks, Sen. Claire McCaskill returned to Missouri to reiterate her push for tougher punishments of such crimes...
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Mo. House endorses anti-drone measure
(State News ~ 04/04/13)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- The use of manned or unmanned aircraft for criminal investigations or surveillance of farms would be barred in Missouri under a bill advanced by the House. The legislation given first-round approval Wednesday would still allow law enforcement agencies to conduct aerial surveillance if they have a warrant or there's immediate danger...
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Resource officer bill passes House
(State News ~ 04/04/13)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- The Missouri House passed a bill Wednesday that would allow school districts to hire police resource officers and would strengthen the state's mandatory child abuse reporting law. Under current guidelines, resource officers are considered county or municipal employees...
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Rare identical triplets born in St. Louis area
(State News ~ 04/04/13)
CREVE COEUR, Mo. -- Rare identical triplets born to a St. Louis-area family were expected to remain in intensive care for a few weeks after they were born healthy but weighing less than 4 pounds. Laura Partridge of Des Peres gave birth on March 19 to Sonja, Sylvia and Scarlett. The babies will remain in intensive care at Mercy Children's Hospital in Creve Coeur...
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University offers breakfast reward
(State News ~ 04/04/13)
WARRENGSBURG, Mo. -- Students got a special treat for showing up for an 8 a.m. macroeconomics class at the University of Central Missouri. President Charles Ambrose and the Warrensburg school's provost served a pancake breakfast Wednesday to about 50 students in the class. Ambrose and the provost also left students with small bags of university memorabilia with the inscription, "Class at 8 a.m. Challenge Accepted!"...
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Leno to leave NBC's ‘Tonight Show' next spring
(Entertainment ~ 04/04/13)
NEW YORK -- NBC on Wednesday announced its long-rumored switch in late night, replacing Jay Leno on the "Tonight Show" with Jimmy Fallon and moving the iconic franchise back to New York. Fallon will take over in about a year, the switch coinciding with NBC's Winter Olympics coverage next year. Veteran "Saturday Night Live" producer Lorne Michaels also will take over as executive producer of "Tonight."...
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Suspect ID'd in W.Va. sheriff's fatal shooting
(National News ~ 04/04/13)
WILLIAMSON, W.Va. -- A sheriff known for cracking down on the drug trade in southern West Virginia's coal region was fatally shot Wednesday in the spot where he usually parked his car for lunch, a state official said, and a suspect was in custody...
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Poplar Bluff woman facing 6 years for pair who died in her SUV
(Local News ~ 04/04/13)
DONIPHAN, Mo. -- A Poplar Bluff, Mo., woman pleaded guilty and was sentenced Monday to six years in prison for causing the deaths of her passengers who drowned after the SUV she was driving ran off the road into the Black River. Christine L. Aldridge, 25, was handed concurrent six-year terms in the Missouri Department of Corrections by Presiding Circuit Judge Michael Pritchett...
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Marston flap results in removal of election judge
(Local News ~ 04/04/13)
MARSTON, Mo. -- While the low election turnout in New Madrid County was expected, a controversy involving an election judge and a ballot was not. New Madrid County Clerk Clement Cravens said he received a complaint early Tuesday involving the Marston North Ward race for alderman that had three candidates seeking election...
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Conn. likely to approve broad gun-control law
(National News ~ 04/04/13)
HARTFORD, Conn. -- Connecticut lawmakers were expected to approve sweeping new restrictions on weapons and large-capacity magazines Wednesday, a response to the Newtown school shooting that will give the state some of the country's tightest gun-control laws...
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Crews corral cruise ship that tore loose
(National News ~ 04/04/13)
MOBILE, Ala. -- The crippled cruise ship whose sewage-filled breakdown in the Gulf of Mexico subjected thousands to horrendous conditions tore loose Wednesday from the dock where it's being repaired, lumbered downriver and crunched into a cargo ship...
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Unbeaten Notre Dame tops Dexter
(High School Sports ~ 04/04/13)
Stephen Brennan belted a triple and went 2 for 2 at the plate Wednesday as the Notre Dame baseball team defeated visiting Dexter 4-2 to remain unbeaten on the season. Pitcher Justin Landewee picked up his third win of the season. He threw a complete-game three-hitter with 11 strikeouts and two walks...
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The Corner: Notre Dame drunken-driving docudrama
(Community ~ 04/04/13)
ADAM VOGLER ~ avogler@semissourian.com Students watch a docudrama portraying a drunk-driving fatality at Notre Dame Regional High School. ...
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Electrical flash harms workers at Mo. nuclear plant
(State News ~ 04/04/13)
FULTON, Mo. -- Officials at Ameren Missouri were trying to figure out Wednesday what caused an electrical flash that injured three workers near a central Missouri nuclear plant. The electrical flash produced an intense burst of heat that harmed employees working in the switch yard that distributes power from the Callaway Energy Center, said Rita Holmes-Bobo, communications director for the St. Louis-based utility. The accident happened at 5:06 p.m. Tuesday...
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Prom/graduation
(Editorial ~ 04/04/13)
This is an exciting time of year for many high school students. A photo on the Sotheast Missourian's March 28 neXt page showed students having fun at the Oran prom. Other schools will follow in the coming weeks, and we look forward to seeing photos of students decked out in their formal wear. To view photo galleries of these events, visit semissourian.com/multimedia...
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Update energy reliability
(Letter to the Editor ~ 04/04/13)
I'm writing because I strongly believe we need to pass House Bill 398 immediately. Passage of this legislation will lead to thousands of new jobs and improve energy reliability for our small businesses and manufacturers, which drives Missouri's economy...
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Speak Out 4/4/13
(Speak Out ~ 04/04/13)
The Cape Girardeau public school's apparent decision to buy large numbers of laptop or tablet computers so that each student can have one is a stupendous move in a public relations sense. It matters little to parents that there is not one iota of proof that computers help make students smarter or help improve scores on all important standardized tests, including college entrance exams. ...
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Nixon open to GOP Medicaid proposals
(State News ~ 04/04/13)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon on Wednesday embraced many of the market-based Medicaid changes sought by GOP lawmakers after an unusual closed-door meeting between the Democratic governor and more than 100 House Republicans. Nixon described his more than 45-minute-long meeting with the House Republican caucus as "a solid and productive discussion" about ways to expand Medicaid coverage to more low-income adults under the provisions of President Barack Obama's health-care law.. ...
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Next calendar 4/4/13
(Community ~ 04/04/13)
TODAY NEW MOVIES EVENTS FRIDAY EVENTS Saturday Sunday Next week New Movies Games CDs DVDs...
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Who's next 4/4/13
(Community ~ 04/04/13)
Piano students earn competition awards Piano students of Keyboards & Kindermusik Conservatory of Cape Girardeau earned gold cup awards from the National Federation of Junior Music Clubs. Ashlynn Aranha, Eli Collier, Jackson Gaeta and Noah Branson earned awards at the Feb. 16 competition. The conservatory will host two free recitals, May 19 at First Baptist Church in Cape Girardeau. For more information, call Janet Presson at 334-8623...
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Tribe seeking return of artifacts
(National News ~ 04/04/13)
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. -- An Arizona tribe is asking a Paris auction house to cancel its upcoming sale of dozens of items central to the tribe's religious practices and return them to the American Southwest. Neret-Minet Tessier & Sarrou describes the collection on its website as katsina masks of the Hopi Indians of Arizona. They are scheduled to be auctioned April 12, with some expected to garner tens of thousands of dollars each...
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Route AB in Cape County closed for railroad repairs
(Local News ~ 04/04/13)
Route AB in Cape Girardeau County will be closed as contractor crews replace the railroad crossing by Rambler Drive. Weather permitting, the road will be closed April 14 and will then be reduced to one lane April 15-18, from 7 a.m. ...
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Prayer 4/4/13
(Prayer ~ 04/04/13)
O Lord Jesus, may we follow your example and show kindness to all. Amen.
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Study: Caring for dementia tops cancer, heart disease in cost
(National News ~ 04/04/13)
Cancer and heart disease are bigger killers, but Alzheimer's disease is the most expensive malady in the U.S., costing families and society $157 billion to $215 billion a year, according to a new study that looked at this in unprecedented detail. The biggest cost of Alzheimer's and other types of dementia isn't drugs or other medical treatments, but care that's needed just to get impaired people through daily life, the not-for-profit RAND Corp.'s study found...
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Central High School students to perform 'The Diary of Anne Frank'
(Community ~ 04/04/13)
It will be lights, camera, action on April 11 to 13 in the new Richard D. Kinder Performance Hall at Cape Girardeau Central High School...
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Expanding hallowed ground at West Point cemetery
(National News ~ 04/04/13)
WEST POINT, N.Y. (AP) -- The West Point Cemetery has taken in graduates of the Long Gray Line from the age of the cavalry charge to the dawn of drone strikes. Headstones etched with names like Custer and Westmoreland stand near plots with freshly turned earth...
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Cape Girardeau police report 4/4/13
(Police/Fire Report ~ 04/04/13)
The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt...
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Dim labor report shows US added just 88K jobs
(National News ~ 04/05/13)
WASHINGTON (AP) -- U.S. employers added just 88,000 jobs in March, the fewest in nine months and a sharp retreat after a period of strong hiring. The slowdown may signal that the economy is heading into a weak spring. The Labor Department said Friday that the unemployment rate dipped to 7.6 percent, the lowest in four years, from 7.7 percent. ...
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CPI abruptly closes its US portrait studios; Cape Sears and Wal-Mart among them
(State News ~ 04/05/13)
ST. LOUIS (AP) -- A financially struggling operator of more than 2,000 U.S. portrait studios in locations such as Wal-Mart and Sears stores has abruptly shuttered those outlets, leaving some laid-off workers scrambling -- without pay -- to make good on customers' orders...
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SE Mo. man sentenced for bank robbery
(Local News ~ 04/05/13)
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) -- A southeast Missouri man has been sentenced to more than five years in federal prison for robbing a bank. The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of Missouri says in a release that 52-year-old Larry Gene Enloe of Sikeston was sentenced Wednesday to five years and three months without parole...
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Roll call: Mo. House vote to restrict airborne surveillance
(State News ~ 04/05/13)
The 87-66 roll call by which the Missouri House voted Thursday to approve legislation restricting airborne surveillance of people, farms and private property. Voting "yes" were 84 Republicans and 3 Democrats. Voting "no" were 18 Republicans and 48 Democrats...
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Whiteside pitches Jackson baseball team past New Madrid
(High School Sports ~ 04/05/13)
Just call Avery Whiteside the iron man of the Jackson High School baseball team this week. Make that iron arm. Whiteside, one day after pitching three innings of relief, fired a complete game as the Indians beat visiting New Madrid County Central 5-1...
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Local elementary school hops on board with ALICE
(Local News ~ 04/05/13)
"An intruder has entered the building," a voice announced via the school's intercom system. The voice belonged to Ruth Ann Orr, principal of Alma Schrader Elementary School. Her announcement Thursday morning marked the beginning of the school's Intruder Alert drill...
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Appreciation: Roger Ebert
(National News ~ 04/05/13)
CHICAGO -- Roger Ebert had the most-watched thumb in Hollywood. With a twist of his wrist, the Pulitzer Prize-winning critic rendered decisions that influenced a nation of moviegoers and could sometimes make or break a film. The writer in the horn-rimmed glasses teamed up on television with Gene Siskel to create a format for criticism that proved enormously appealing in its simplicity: uncomplicated reviews that were both intelligent and accessible and didn't talk down to ordinary movie fans...
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Missing Marble Hill girl located
(Local News ~ 04/05/13)
A 14-year-old girl who was reported missing from her home in Marble Hill, Mo., was located about five hours later walking along Highway 34. The girl's parents reported her missing around midnight Wednesday, according to Marble Hill police, who searched the area near her home and visited the homes of several of her friends seeking her whereabouts...
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Man found dead in burning Southern Illinois home
(Local News ~ 04/05/13)
ANNA, Ill. -- Smoke inhalation is the suspected cause of death of an elderly Anna man after a Wednesday night house fire. According to Chief Mike Stoner of the Anna Fire Department, a fire started in home of Larry Abernathy, 71, at about 9:10 p.m. A fire crew rushed to the home at 304 Wilson St....
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Mo. Senate passes gun rights amendment
(State News ~ 04/05/13)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- The Missouri Senate has passed a proposed change to the state's Constitution designed to strengthen gun rights. The amendment would declare gun rights "unalienable" and compel elected officials in Missouri to defend against any infringement on the right to bear arms. It would also allow people to use firearms in defense of their families...
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Mo. House backs curb on airborne surveillance
(State News ~ 04/05/13)
EFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Missouri House members on Thursday approved legislation aimed at restricting use of aircraft and aerial drones for surveillance of people, farms and private property. The legislation would require a warrant to use manned or unmanned aircraft to gather evidence of violations of the law or regulations. People, organizations and state agencies would be barred from using aircraft for surveillance without the permission of the individual or property owner. Journalists and news organizations would be specifically blocked from using drones or unmanned aircraft without permission. ...
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Tax votes disappoint conservative constituents
(Local News ~ 04/05/13)
Missouri Senate votes in favor of sending to voters a 1-cent increase in state sales tax to grow funding for transportation are coming under fire from local conservatives. The Senate in March approved a proposal that if approved by voters would then come up for reauthorization every 10 years. ...
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Group cites a 'historic opportunity' to insure
(Local News ~ 04/05/13)
Much of the Affordable Care Act is slated to take effect in 2014, including a slew of health-insurance tax credits designed to offset costs of health-insurance premiums for individuals and families. On Thursday, Families USA, a national consumer health organization, released a report that said more than 525,000 Missourians will be eligible for these premium tax credits -- to purchase from the new health insurance marketplace, also called an exchange. This exchange will be put in place to, in theory, make it easier for residents to find health coverage that meets their specific needs. ...
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Rep. Swan introduces prevailing wage legislation
(Local News ~ 04/05/13)
Rep. Kathy Swan, R-Cape Girardeau, introduced legislation Tuesday that would change prevailing wage laws. Swan said in a news release that her bill has three main components, including a provision that would establish prevailing wage rates in counties that lack published rates for an occupational title; a requirement for companies entering into construction contracts with a public body to participate in a wage survey process; and a requirement that employees of a public body performing construction work would have the appropriate training, professional registration, licensure or professional certification required for the occupational title.. ...
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Cards must watch another Giants celebration
(Professional Sports ~ 04/05/13)
The World Series champion Giants will hold festivities before their home opener today
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Today in History
(National News ~ 04/05/13)
Today is Friday, April 5, the 95th day of 2013. There are 270 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On April 5, 1933, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed an executive order creating the Civilian Conservation Corps and an anti-hoarding order that effectively prohibited private ownership of gold...
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Kander issues order in sweetener plant failure
(State News ~ 04/05/13)
ST. LOUIS -- Secretary of State Jason Kander announced action Thursday against a financial management company connected to the failed Mamtek artificial sweetener plant in Moberly, Mo. Kander filed a cease-and-desist order against Morgan Keegan & Co. ...
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St. Louis hosts former President Clinton's summit
(State News ~ 04/05/13)
ST. LOUIS -- Former President Bill Clinton is hosting more than 1,000 college student leaders from across the nation and abroad this weekend at Washington University in St. Louis. The Clinton Global Initiative University is an outgrowth of the former president's philanthropic foundation...
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St. Louis Co. official resigns over expenses
(State News ~ 04/05/13)
CLAYTON, Mo. -- A former St. Louis County official says he resigned under pressure for expenses billed to the county for a business trip he extended to attend President Barack Obama's inauguration. Gene Gorden was director of the county's Workforce Development Career Centers until he resigned Feb. 12, one day after sending a letter to County Executive Charlie A. Dooley apologizing "for any confusion" over charges on a county credit card...
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Mo. man pleads not guilty in neighbor's death
(State News ~ 04/05/13)
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. -- A northeast Missouri man has pleaded not guilty to several charges connected to allegations that he killed a neighbor, dismembered the body and tossed the victim's arms at bystanders. Paul R. Potter, 49, pleaded not guilty Tuesday in Adair County court to charges of first-degree murder, armed criminal action, first-degree tampering with a motor vehicle, second-degree arson and first-degree burglary charges...
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Southeast art students exhibit work at River Campus
(Entertainment ~ 04/05/13)
The upcoming Southeast Missouri State University student art exhibits have a place for everyone. The Annual Juried Show will feature artwork from select students, chosen by a juror independent of the university. Students whose work was "refused" by the show will be featured in the "Everyone Wins a Trophy" exhibit...
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Best bet: Get 'cracking at the River Campus
(Entertainment ~ 04/05/13)
When the theater program at Southeast Missouri State University wants to explore adult themes, they take their plays to the Rust Flexible Theatre. This weekend, the production is "The Miss Firecracker Contest," a quirky comedy that touches on "femininity, beauty and the need to be accepted," according to university promotional materials. See it at 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Call 651-2265 or go to rivercampusevents.com for more information...
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ARTifacts 4/5/13
(Entertainment ~ 04/05/13)
"Animal Planet" host and conservationist Jeff Corwin will speak Wednesday at Southeast Missouri State University, closing the 2012-2013 Speakers Series. Corwin's presentation, "Tales from the Field with Jeff Corwin," is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. in the Show Me Center. ...
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William Voelker
(Obituary ~ 04/05/13)
William Ray Voelker, 85, of Cape Girardeau died Tuesday, April 2, 2013, at Jackson Manor in Jackson. He was born April 11, 1927, in Cape Girardeau, son of William F. Voelker, Francis Beal Schaaf and stepfather, Anton Schaaf. William joined the Army at age 23 in 1950, weighing 90 pounds and standing only 4 feet 10 inches tall. He hurt his back in boot camp at Fort Leonard Wood and spent the next two years as head cook in the officers' mess until he received an honorable discharge in 1952...
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John Poe
(Obituary ~ 04/05/13)
John William "Bill" Poe, 86, of Jackson died Monday, April 1, 2013, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Arrangements are incomplete at Cracraft Funeral Home.
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Rayford Limbaugh
(Obituary ~ 04/05/13)
Rayford B. Limbaugh, 88, of Pocahontas passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2013, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. He was born Oct. 5, 1924, in Sedgewickville, Mo., son of Morton Burette and Cora Jane Lively Limbaugh. He and Flora Steiner were married Dec. 25, 1955...
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Betty Houk
(Obituary ~ 04/05/13)
Betty Jane Keay Houk, 87, of Cape Girardeau died peacefully Thursday, April 4, 2013, at her home. She was born Sept. 16, 1925, in Charleston, Mo. She moved to Bismarck, Mo., as a young child and made her home there many years. Betty was a member of the United Methodist Church in Bismarck, Mo., and was an officer of the Sabylla Chapter 276 Eastern Star...
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Charlene Griffin
(Obituary ~ 04/05/13)
Charlene Griffin, 68, of Blomeyer passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2013, at the family home. She was born April 3, 1945, in Sikeston, Mo., to the late Isaac and Susie Foster. She married Paul Griffin Nov. 14, 1980. Charlene retired from International Hat Factory in Oran, Mo...
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First Friday receptions
(Entertainment ~ 04/05/13)
The 11th annual Visual Arts Cooperative's three-gallery show will be on display through April 27 in the Jean A. Chapman and Lorimier Galleries, and Gallery 100 at the Arts Council. The show will feature a number of art styles across multiple media. Julie Walker will perform her contemporary folk music...
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Messy Morning
(Editorial ~ 04/05/13)
A popular event that encourages fun for children while being messy returns to the Show Me Center on Saturday. Messy Morning, now in its sixth year, attracted more than 3,500 children and parents last year, and organizers are looking for another strong turnout this year...
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At last - news that lets you keep your Cheerios down
(Column ~ 04/05/13)
NEWS BULLETIN Cape Girardeau city officials today announced a new program to deal with the growing deer population inside the city limits. The new program is called LDD, an acronym for Love the Deer ... to Death. "The people have spoken," said the city's Chief Poobah, referring to the referendum repealing the ordinance that would have allowed deer hunting in the city. "Let's move on."...
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Saturday fundraiser to honor child's memory with Levi's Adventure Trail
(Local News ~ 04/05/13)
Bring a trash bag, some friends and pick up a treasure map for Levi's Seek, Snap, Treasure and Trash Adventure on Saturday to raise money for the child-friendly nature exhibit, Levi's Adventure Trail, which will be featured at Discovery Playhouse in Cape Girardeau...
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Mo. bill would let pharmacies refuse to stock some drugs
(State News ~ 04/05/13)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Pharmacies in Missouri would be shielded from requirements to stock specific drugs, such as emergency contraception, if legislation passed Thursday by the Senate ultimately becomes law. The measure, which was sent to the House by a 24-9 Senate vote, was touted by its sponsor as a way to protect the rights of business owners...
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Reality lines blur after show star's death
(Entertainment ~ 04/05/13)
Shain Gandee died doing precisely what made him the star of MTV's "BUCKWILD" reality show: tearing through mudholes in his truck, taking chances most others wouldn't and living free and reckless. MTV has not said whether cameras were rolling the night Gandee, his uncle and a friend left a bar at 3 a.m. ...
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Big Brothers Big Sisters approved for tax credits
(Local News ~ 04/05/13)
The Missouri Department of Economic Development announced Thursday that Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri was approved for $250,000 in tax credits. It was approved by the department's Youth Opportunities Program, which provides tax credits to organizations that operate positive youth development or crime prevention projects...
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Artists old and new featured at Visual Arts Co-op show
(Entertainment ~ 04/05/13)
A diverse range of artistic styles will be on display -- and for sale -- during the 11th annual Visual Arts Cooperative show beginning Friday night at the Arts Council of Southeast Missouri. The show, which runs through April 27, will feature the work of 51 regional artists who are members of the cooperative, and more than 150 art exhibits as varied as photography, sculptures, fabrics, paintings -- even aluminum-can artwork -- will be on display. ..
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High school roundup: Notre Dame baseball team encounters first loss
(High School Sports ~ 04/05/13)
All the local high school events reported Thursday to the Southeast Missourian.
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Southeast Missouri State volleyball team to host annual spring tournament
(College Sports ~ 04/05/13)
The Southeast Missouri State volleyball team will host its annual spring tournament Saturday starting at 9 a.m. at Houck Field House. The Redhawks will host Murray State, Missouri-St. Louis and Southern Indiana as each squad will play one another in a round-robin format...
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Southeast Missouri State baseball team will try to continue SIUE's offensive problems
(College Sports ~ 04/05/13)
The Redhawks open a three-game OVC road series today
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Southeast Missouri State track team will host Haines Invitational
(College Sports ~ 04/05/13)
The Southeast Missouri State track and field team has been one of the university's most consistently successful athletic programs, with athletes having recorded numerous major accomplishments over the years at a variety of venues. But coach Eric Crumpecker says few things get his athletes more excited than Southeast's longstanding home meet held early in the outdoor season...
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Blues beat Blackhawks in shootout
(Professional Sports ~ 04/05/13)
CHICAGO -- Defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk scored the deciding goal in the sixth round of the shootout, and the St. Louis Blues came back for a 4-3 win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday night. With the tiebreaker knotted 3-3, Shattenkirk beat Corey Crawford with a wrist shot high on the goalie's left side...
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Cards drop 16-inning game, series to Diamondbacks
(Professional Sports ~ 04/05/13)
St. Louis lost 10-9 in a game that lasted 5 hours, 32 minutes
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North Korea still far from backing up its nuke threats
(International News ~ 04/05/13)
SEOUL, South Korea -- North Korea's vow to restart its mothballed nuclear facilities raises fears about assembly lines churning out fuel for a fearsome arsenal of nuclear missiles. It actually may be a sign that Pyongyang needs a lot more bomb fuel to back up its nuclear threats...
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Jackson fire report 4/5/13
(Police/Fire Report ~ 04/05/13)
*** JACKSON Firefighters responded to the following call Wednesday: * A medical assist on North Farmington Road. *** Firefighters responded to the following call Thursday: * A medical assist on Old Cape Road.
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Jackson police peport 4/5/13
(Police/Fire Report ~ 04/05/13)
The Jackson Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrest...
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Births 4/5/13
(Births ~ 04/05/13)
Son to David D. and Debra D. Lacey Jr. of Thebes, Ill., Saint Francis Medical Center, 4:59 a.m. Saturday, March 30, 2013. Name, Christian Michael. Weight, 7 pounds, 6 ounces. Third son. Mrs. Lacey is the former Debra Busby, daughter of Kim Gruther and Ann England of Wyatt, Mo. Lacey is the son of Holly Lacey and David Lacey Sr. of Thebes. He is employed at Taco Bell...
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'Scottsboro Boys' pardon seems likely
(National News ~ 04/05/13)
MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- Opening a final chapter of an important civil rights episode, Alabama lawmakers voted Thursday to allow posthumous pardons for the "Scottsboro Boys" -- nine black teens wrongly convicted of raping two white women more than 80 years ago...
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Route ZZ in Stoddard County closed for railroad repairs
(Local News ~ 04/05/13)
Route ZZ in Stoddard County, from U.S. 60 to Grant Street, will be reduced to one lane as railroad company crews make crossing repairs. Weather permitting, the work will take place from 8 a.m. ...
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Cape Girardeau police report 4/5/13
(Police/Fire Report ~ 04/05/13)
The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY The Southeast Missouri State University Department of Public Safety released the following item. DWI...
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Cape Girardeau fire report 4/5/13
(Police/Fire Report ~ 04/05/13)
Firefighters responded to the following calls Thursday:...
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First Friday Coffee to focus on agriculture
(Local News ~ 04/05/13)
The Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce's First Friday Coffee at the Show Me Center, will feature a program called: "21st Century Agriculture in Southeast Missouri." Dr. Michael Aide, Southeast Missouri State University Department of Agriculture chair, will be the speaker. The event is sponsored by MediCenter Pharmacy. Doors open at 7 a.m. and the program starts at 7:40 a.m...
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Man gets 3 years in real estate fraud case
(State News ~ 04/05/13)
Man gets 3 years in real estate fraud case ST. LOUIS (AP) -- A St. Louis man has been has been sentenced to more than three years in prison for a real estate fraud scheme that defrauded lenders of more than $2 million. A federal judge on Thursday sentenced 28-year-old Jerrick Hawkins, and ordered him to pay $2.4 million in restitution...
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Out of the past 4/5/13
(Out of the Past ~ 04/05/13)
In a surprise about-face, the city council has decided against using special assessments to fund a trunk sewer project; City Manager J. Ronald Fischer announced the decision at the start of a public hearing last night on the proposed project to extend sewers to the northwest part of the city...
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Project Talent searching for '60s Oak Ridge High students
(Local News ~ 04/05/13)
Fifty-three years after the Project Talent study was first administered, researchers with the American Institutes for Research are seeking the classes of 1960 to 1963 from Oak Ridge High School to discover what became of their lives....
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Prayer 4/5/13
(Prayer ~ 04/05/13)
Lord Jesus, thank you for redemption, made possible by your blood shed on the cross. Amen.
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Speak Out 4/5/13
(Speak Out ~ 04/05/13)
It's a pathetic state of affairs we live in. Our governor signed a bill in 2009 to prevent Missourians from having their private information transmitted. Now, the Department of Revenue is selling out Missourians to defense contractors and DHS in clear sight, yet those who passed the law won't enforce it. Yet people have the nerve to tell us we need more gun control laws. What makes you think they would enforce those laws?...
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Laws, rumors have ammo flying off shelves
(National News ~ 04/05/13)
ALBANY, N.Y. -- Gun enthusiasts fearful of new weapon controls and alarmed by rumors of government hoarding are buying bullets practically by the bushel, making it hard for stores nationwide to keep shelves stocked and even putting a pinch on some local law enforcement departments...
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Colo. governor orders audit of inmate records
(National News ~ 04/05/13)
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- Colorado's governor announced a sweeping review of the state's prison and parole operations Thursday as more evidence piled up showing how a white supremacist gang member slipped through the cracks in the criminal justice system to become a suspect in the killing of the state's prisons chief...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 04/06/13)
Today is Saturday, April 6, the 96th day of 2013. There are 269 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On April 6, 1973, Ron Blomberg of the New York Yankees became Major League Baseball's first designated hitter as he faced pitcher Luis Tiant of the Boston Red Sox at Fenway. (Blomberg was walked with the bases loaded; Boston won the game, 15-5.)...
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Egyptian court dismisses lawsuit to ban comedy show
(International News ~ 04/06/13)
CAIRO -- A Cairo court on Saturday dismissed a lawsuit filed by an Islamist lawyer demanding an Egyptian satirist's TV show be banned for allegedly insulting the president and containing excessive sexual innuendo. Judge Hassouna Tawfiq said the court dropped the complaint against Bassem Youssef's "ElBernameg," or "The Program," because the plaintiff did not have an interest in the case. Youssef faces other investigations related to the show but the ruling may set a precedent...
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Happy
(Submitted Photo ~ 04/06/13)
Zoey enjoys crawling through the shaving cream at Messy Morning.
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Messy Fun
(Submitted Photo ~ 04/06/13)
Cousins Dakotah Lenand & Rylie Simmons. The girls enjoyed the morning at Messy Morning. The fun ended with them crawling their way through trails of shaving cream to end in the messy fun you see.
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Out of the past 4/6/13
(Out of the Past ~ 04/06/13)
Incumbent Dr. Patrick Ruopp and newcomer Harold Haas won seats on the Cape Girardeau Board of Education yesterday, edging out Jacklyn Clark, Dr. Robert Fox, Howard G. Bock and John Eck. Richard Bollwerk, principal of Washington Elementary School, has been selected new director of elementary education for the Cape Girardeau Public Schools; he will take over his new duties July 1, when the current director, Vince Raddle, retires...
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Southeast Missouri State track and field team wins six events at Haines Invitational
(College Sports ~ 04/07/13)
Jill Schnurbusch has accomplished so much during her record-setting Southeast Missouri State track and field career. But one thing that had eluded the standout pole-vaulter and Notre Dame Regional High School graduate was a first-place performance in the Redhawks' annual outdoor home meet...
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71-year-old man hurt in tractor rollover
(Local News ~ 04/07/13)
A 71-year-old Fruitland man was injured when the tractor he was driving rolled into a creek Friday. According to Cape Girardeau Fire Department battalion chief Mark Starnes, Wayne Estes was driving his small Allis Chalmers tractor along a creek bank when it rolled into the creek. The tractor trapped him in the shallow creek bed near County Road 601...
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Cape Sears, Wal-Mart among CPI portrait studios closing
(Local News ~ 04/07/13)
ST. LOUIS -- A financially struggling operator of more than 2,000 U.S. portrait studios in locations such as Wal-Mart and Sears stores has abruptly shuttered those outlets, leaving some laid-off workers scrambling -- without pay -- to make good on customers' orders...
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Bollinger County teen dead after Highway 34 crash
(Local News ~ 04/07/13)
A Bollinger County teenager is dead after the SUV she was riding in and a box truck crashed head-on Friday afternoon on Highway 34 near Route U in Cape Girardeau County. Amelia H. Fisher, 17, of Grassy, Mo., a passenger in the SUV, was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Professor: Region will help fill a global demand for food
(Local News ~ 04/07/13)
The unique richness of its farmlands combined with emerging technological advances will make Southeast Missouri "the most profitable, productive agricultural region in the world," said Dr. Michael Aide, chairman of the Department of Agriculture at Southeast Missouri State University, addressing the Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce First Friday Coffee at the Show Me Center...
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Urban deer issue lingers in aftermath of vote
(Local News ~ 04/07/13)
The deer issue seems to be a problem that just won't go away. Now that Cape Girardeau residents have overturned an ordinance that would have allowed urban deer bowhunting as a population-control method, the council remains divided about its next step....
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Today in History
(National News ~ 04/07/13)
Today is Sunday, April 7, the 97th day of 2013. There are 268 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On April 7, 1953, the U.N. General Assembly ratified Dag Hammarskjold of Sweden as the new secretary-general, succeeding Trygve Lie of Norway...
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Edwards - Hunt
(Wedding ~ 04/07/13)
Claire Kathleen Edwards and James Kenneth Hunt were married Aug. 4, 2012, at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Cape Girardeau. The Rev. Patrick Reynolds, pastor of St. Thomas Moore in Paducah, Ky., performed the ceremony. Instrumentalists were Trio Girardeaux, and vocalists were Adam Reinagel and Jenny Schade...
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Willis - Shannon
(Wedding ~ 04/07/13)
Jennifer Paige Willis and Eric Christopher Shannon were married June 23, 2012, at Vive le Ranch in Tulsa, Okla. The Rev. John Plum performed the ceremony. Parents of the couple are David and Annie Willis of Cape Girardeau, and Chris and Terry Shannon of Tulsa...
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Phillips - Nabors
(Wedding ~ 04/07/13)
Morganne Elizabeth Phillips and Andrew Shaye Nabors were married Dec. 29, 2012, at the Bavarian Halle in Jackson. James Green performed the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Mark and Kellie Phillips of Cape Girardeau. The groom is the son of Dale and Susan Nabors of Cape Girardeau...
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Horrell - Westbrook
(Wedding ~ 04/07/13)
LEOPOLD, Mo. -- Stephanie Horrell and Jeremy Westbrook were married April 14, 2012, at St. John's Catholic Church in Leopold. The Rev. William Hennecke performed the ceremony. Organist was Alissa Vandeven and soloists were Aimee Hampton and Kevin Curry...
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Hite - Lowell
(Engagement ~ 04/07/13)
Don and JoAnn Sester of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Julie Hite, to Bryan Lowell. He is the son of Vanessa Lowell of Cape Girardeau, and the late John Lowell Sr. Hite is a 2005 graduate of Central High School, and a 2008 graduate of Sikeston Practical Nursing Program. She is a licensed practical nurse at Southeast Hospital...
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Essner - Carroll
(Engagement ~ 04/07/13)
Mike and Donna Essner of Scott City announce the engagement of their daughter, Amy Elizabeth Essner, to Brandon Alan Carroll, both of Cape Girardeau. He is the son of Denise Carroll and Terry and Lori Carroll, all of Perryville, Mo. Essner is a 2003 graduate of Scott City High School. She is employed in the bakery at Schnucks...
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Hutteger - Steele
(Engagement ~ 04/07/13)
David and Judy Hutteger of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Emily Kate Hutteger, to Brian Christopher Steele. He is the son of Dr. Jeff and Leslie Steele of Imperial, Mo., and the late Diana Steele. Hutteger is a 2005 graduate of Central High School. ...
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Seyer - Umbeck
(Engagement ~ 04/07/13)
Thomas and Joyce Seyer of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Alicia Marie Seyer, to David Anthony Umbeck. He is the son of John and Shirley Umbeck Sr. of Oak Ridge. Seyer is a 2006 graduate of Notre Dame Regional High School. She is employed at VIP Industries in Fruitland...
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Peters - Pfau
(Engagement ~ 04/07/13)
Chris and Carol Peters of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Allison Nicole Peters, to Matthew James Pfau. He is the son of Jim and Luann Pfau of Cape Girardeau. Peters is a 2008 graduate of Notre Dame Regional High School. She received a bachelor's degree in exercise science from Southeast Missouri State University in 2012. She plans to pursue a nursing degree this fall...
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Simmons - Dannenmueller
(Engagement ~ 04/07/13)
CHAFFEE, Mo. -- Bill and Linda Holst of Ste. Genevieve, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Katessa Sue Simmons, to Collin Michael Dannenmueller. He is the son of Scott and Brenda Dannenmueller of Chaffee, Mo. Simmons is also the daughter of the late Terry Simmons...
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White - 50 years
(Anniversary ~ 04/07/13)
Mr. and Mrs. Bob White of Gilbertsville, Ky., are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary today. A rededication ceremony and dinner will be held with family and attendants. White and the former Wylene Jones were married April 7, 1963, at First Christian Church in Murray, Ky. She is the daughter of the late Everett and Alberta Jones of Murray. Bob is the son of the late Joe and Ethel White of Jonesboro, Ark...
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South Elementary School
(Honor Roll ~ 04/07/13)
5th grade: Lane Crowden, Kalin Ellis, Maegen Farrow, Taylor Goodson, Rilee Leckie, Dawson Macke, Ann Marie McClard, Alex Meyer, Michael Schneider, Mackenzie Stoner, Tristan Rhodes, Blaise Winder, Colby Rushing , Taryn Overstreet, Katie Meinke, Elizhah Martin, Reagan Leckie, Shannon Law, Seth Honeycutt, Kallie Henson, Noah Dameron, Jaylan Bradberry, Cheyenne Sanford, Caleb Craft, Isaiah Cougill, Eva Clubbs, Jacob Cantoni, Brieanna Barnett, Alec Bailey, Blake Barnes, Cami Brazel, Ryan Kinder, Hannah Lawless, Reyt Middleton, Nadia Myers, Grace Sanderson, Luke Starzinger.. ...
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Jefferson Elementary
(Honor Roll ~ 04/07/13)
A Honor Roll 3rd grade: Ziontrez Brown, Jalee Brumbaugh,Lindsey Cleek, Wynter Graham, Breiana Harris, Mykesiah Maxwell, Makailey Shockley, Britain Sides, Leigha Surfce, Tambria Wilson, Stella Wright. 4th grade: Seth Calder, Madison Carrell, Devron Foster, Malissa Hall, Takhia Jones, Adriana Magee, Taliyah Merriweather, Keristane Monahan, Trenton Sisson, Kelly Turcotte, Elizabeth Turk, Kayleigh Turk, Jaci Wakin, Hailee Warner, Elijah Wigfall, Haley Williams, Morgan Williams...
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Nell Holcomb School
(Honor Roll ~ 04/07/13)
A Honor Roll 6th grade: Matthew Haupt, Shelby Norder, Molly Phegley,Devon Tiemann. 7th grade: Landon Byrum, Lainey Conklin, Anna Juhlin, Devin Lincoln, Zach Randolph. 8th grade: Zach Brock, Jordan Compas, Katelyn May, Emery Naeter,Brad Orenstein, Alexis Oswald, Brent Tiemann, Jessica Weibrecht...
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Bluegill: An angler's favorite target
(Community ~ 04/07/13)
The fish in this photo are bluegill. The bluegill is a native fish that seldom grows to more than 12 inches long. Although small compared to channel catfish or largemouth bass, the bluegill is a favorite target for many anglers. The meat is firm and of good taste...
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FYI 4-7-13
(Community ~ 04/07/13)
The VintageNOW4 benefit fashion show is scheduled for 6 p.m. Oct. 22 at The Venue in Cape Girardeau. Proceeds will benefit the Safe House for Women and is presented by Pastime Antiques and Rustmedia. The theme is "The Great Gatsby" and will feature vintage clothing from the Roaring '20s with a modern twist. ...
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Cox wins Marconi award
(Community ~ 04/07/13)
Scott Cox, left, of the Scotty and Carissa in the Morning show, won the National Association of Broadcasters Marconi Radio Award for Small Market Personality of the Year. Cox is a graduate of Southeast Missouri State University and son of Dr. Robert and Betty Cox of Cape Girardeau...
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Pork tenderloin with rhubarb sauce
(Community ~ 04/07/13)
When I informed The Husband that I was going to make pork with a rhubarb sauce, he dismissed the idea out of hand. He does not like sweet in his savory. I tried to explain [as I have a thousand times before] that there's a good reason why any number of classic dishes team up meat and fruit, including duck a l'orange, foie gras with apples, and pork with prunes. Fruit contains acid as well as sugar, and acid has a winning way of cutting through the fatty richness of duck, pork and brisket...
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Recipes sent in from readers like you everywhere
(Column ~ 04/07/13)
I love it when I have pieces of reader mail, and this week I have several pieces. It is always fun to see where mail comes from and what readers are wanting to pass along. Enjoy all of today's recipes and maybe they will find their way into your "favorite recipe" file...
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Pet of the week
(Community ~ 04/07/13)
Pet Name: Smokey Owner: Kris Schumer Favorite activity: Playing with his toys and doing homework. ...
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Adopt Maxwell
(Community ~ 04/07/13)
Maxwell is 2 years old and is available for adoption. For more information call The Humane Society at 334-5837. ...
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Adopt Toto
(Community ~ 04/07/13)
Toto is an adorable Chow Mix puppy. He is very sweet and lovable! For more information, call Safe Harbor at 243-9823. ...
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Don't despair, God is with you
(Community ~ 04/07/13)
"You are all you actually have." It seems to be a selfish and uncaring statement, doesn't it? Well, think about it. Keeping that train of thought in mind is freeing. To know that truth allows you to reach true goals and pursue that which has genuine value. You're less likely to get caught up in materialism and people pleasing...
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School menus April 8-12
(Menus ~ 04/07/13)
MONDAY--Shrimp poppers, mac & cheese, green beans or cherry tomatoes or baby carrots, pears. TUESDAY--Mini tacos, mexican black beans or cherry tomatoes or baby carrots. cinnamon applesauce. WEDNESDAY--Spaghetti & cheese breadstick, candied carrots or cherry tomatoes or baby carrots, mixed fruit cup...
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St. Paul Lutheran School
(Honor Roll ~ 04/07/13)
Scholastic Honor Roll 5th grade: Alexa Clark, Piper Guilliams, Claire Hadler, Caleb Hitt, Meredith Perez, Alisha Reisenbichler, Audra Steffens, Sydney Turner, Luke Wendel. 6th grade: Tate Bagley, Faith Boettcher, Faith Dynneson, Ashley Ernstmeyer, Kate Halllman, Micah Mirly...
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Heisserer - Mothershead
(Wedding ~ 04/07/13)
KELSO, Mo. -- Julianne Marie Heisserer and Andrew Robert Mothershead were married Sept. 22, 2012, at Southeast Missouri State University River Campus. Billy Dodson performed the ceremony. Music was by Zach Rice, and vocalist was Erika Beasley, both of Cape Girardeau...
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Club news 4-7-13
(Community News ~ 04/07/13)
Eight members of the New McKendree United Methodist Women attended the 40th anniversary of Legislative Event in Jefferson City, Mo. Those attending were Julie Combs, Elwanda Corbin, Tina Crites, Doris Dace, Elgenna Davis, Sue Jones, Shirley Patterson and Mary Klaproth. The theme for the event was crying out for justice...
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Craig, Weisz to star in ‘Betrayal' on Broadway
(Entertainment ~ 04/07/13)
NEW YORK -- Real-life husband and wife Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz are to play an adulterous stage couple in a Broadway production this fall of Harold Pinter's "Betrayal," the latest blast of high-beam celebrities to be lured to Times Square...
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‘At fertilization' declaration in legislation gives some pause
(National News ~ 04/07/13)
TOPEKA, Kan. -- A phrase declaring life begins "at fertilization" tucked into new abortion legislation in Kansas is creating concern among pro-choice advocates that the wording will inspire new attempts to prevent the procedure. Supporters of the measure said the language is no more than a statement of principle -- similar to those found in several states, including neighboring Missouri -- rather than an attempt to prevent any pregnancies from being terminated. ...
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N.Y. judge makes morning-after pill available to all
(National News ~ 04/07/13)
NEW YORK -- The Food and Drug Administration must make emergency contraceptives available to girls of all ages within 30 days, a federal judge has ruled, saying the agency's decisions regarding the so-called morning-after pill were "arbitrary, capricious and unreasonable...
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President Obama: Budget not 'ideal' but has 'tough reforms'
(National News ~ 04/07/13)
WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama says his soon-to-be released budget, already criticized by friends and foes, is not his "ideal plan" but offers "tough reforms" for benefit programs and scuttles some tax breaks for the wealthy. That's a mix, he contends, that will provide long-term deficit reduction without harming the economy...
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Church: Pastor Rick Warren's son commits suicide
(National News ~ 04/07/13)
LAKE FOREST, Calif. -- The Southern California church headed by popular evangelical Pastor Rick Warren announced Saturday that Warren's 27-year-old son had committed suicide. Warren's Saddleback Valley Community Church said in a statement that Matthew Warren had struggled with mental illness and deep depression throughout his life...
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Senator: NASA to lasso asteroid, bring it closer
(National News ~ 04/07/13)
WASHINGTON -- NASA is planning for a robotic spaceship to lasso a small asteroid and park it near the moon for astronauts to explore, a top senator said on Friday. The ship would capture the 500-ton, 25-foot asteroid in 2019. Then, using an Orion space capsule, a crew of about four astronauts would nuzzle up next to the rock in 2021 for spacewalking exploration, according to a government document obtained by The Associated Press...
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Woman leading prayer is a 1st for Mormon conference
(National News ~ 04/07/13)
SALT LAKE CITY -- For the first time in the event's 183-year history, a woman led a prayer Saturday at the semiannual gathering of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Jean A. Stevens led the morning session's closing prayer for the more than 100,000 Mormons gathered in Salt Lake City for the two-day general conference, and the millions more watching via satellite, radio or Internet broadcast...
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Gang member arrested in probe
(State News ~ 04/07/13)
DENVER -- A white supremacist prison gang member was arrested and another still was being sought for questioning Friday in the death of Colorado's prisons chief as authorities investigated whether the gang had any ties to the killing. James Lohr, who has the words "Hard" and "Luck" tattooed where his eyebrows would be, was taken into custody Friday in Colorado Springs. He was wanted for questioning in the slaying of Department of Corrections Director Tom Clements...
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South Africa says Mandela discharged from hospital
(International News ~ 04/07/13)
JOHANNESBURG -- Former President Nelson Mandela was discharged from a hospital on Saturday after an improvement in his health following treatment for pneumonia, the South African presidency said. A statement from the office of President Jacob Zuma said there had been "a sustained and gradual improvement" in the condition of 94-year-old Mandela, who was admitted to a hospital March 27...
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Suicide bomber kills 20 in Iraq
(International News ~ 04/07/13)
BAGHDAD -- A suicide bomber blew himself up Saturday at a lunch hosted by a Sunni candidate in Iraq's upcoming regional elections, killing 20 people, officials said. The blast ripped through a hospitality tent pitched next to the house of Muthana al-Jourani, who is running for the provincial council and organized the lunch rally for supporters, councilman Sadiq al-Huseini said...
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Six Americans, doctor killed in Afghan attacks
(International News ~ 04/07/13)
KANDAHAR, Afghanistan -- Militants killed six Americans, including a young female diplomat, and an Afghan doctor Saturday in a pair of attacks in Afghanistan on Saturday. It was the deadliest day for the United States in the war in eight months...
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EU: No deal reached at nuclear talks with Iran
(International News ~ 04/07/13)
ALMATY, Kazakhstan -- Iran and six world powers failed to reach agreement Saturday about how to reduce fears that Tehran might use its nuclear technology to make weapons, extending years of inconclusive talks and adding to concerns the diplomatic window on reaching a deal with Tehran may soon close...
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Kerry in Turkey, eyes new bid for talks in Mideast
(International News ~ 04/07/13)
ISTANBUL -- U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry arrived in Turkey early today on the first leg of a 10-day trip to Europe and Asia that would also seek to unlock long-stalled Israeli-Palestinian peace talks. Kerry was expected to encourage Turkish leaders to continue improving ties with Israel. The two countries were once allies, but relations spiraled downward after Israel's 2010 raid on a Turkish flotilla bound for the Gaza Strip. Eight Turks and one Turkish-American died...
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Tyson agrees to $4M penalty to resolve EPA case
(State News ~ 04/07/13)
ST. LOUIS -- Tyson Foods Inc. will pay roughly $4 million in civil penalties to settle allegations related to eight accidental anhydrous ammonia releases that caused multiple injuries and one death over four years, the U.S. government and the company said on Friday....
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Area county using communications tower not registered with FCC
(Local News ~ 04/07/13)
CHARLESTON, Mo. -- Mississippi County officials are scrambling to get back in compliance with the Federal Communications Commission. County commissioners in a meeting Thursday learned from Reg Swan, owner of JCS/TelLink in Cape Girardeau, about problems with a radio tower on which the county sheriff's department's communications equipment is mounted...
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Autism awareness
(Editorial ~ 04/07/13)
An Associated Press story published last week in the Southeast Missourian cited a parental survey that showed 1 in 50 children has autism. That's a really big and scary number. Autism, a neurological disorder, is complicated. It is a spectrum disorder, meaning there are different categories, and it affects everyone in different ways. The umbrella of autism in recent years has been more inclusive, which is one reason for the increasing numbers...
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Speak Out 4/7/13
(Speak Out ~ 04/07/13)
People who can't put their iPhones down when they should be working should be fired. Then they'll realize they won't have money to pay for their iPhones. Happy village Kudos to Joe Sullivan for his excellent editorial about the once happy village. Downtown Cape...
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Woman hurt when vehicle hits I-55 cable barrier
(Local News ~ 04/07/13)
A Frohna, Mo., woman was injured when her car struck a cable barrier on Interstate 55 on Friday morning, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Brenda G. Parkhurst swerved to miss another vehicle changing lanes and struck...
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Teen Challenge hosts annual dinner
(Local News ~ 04/07/13)
Teen Challenge is holding its annual dinner, 6 p.m., Saturday at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. The choir will perform a brief concert, and there will be an auction. The dinner is open to the public and seating can be reserved by calling 334-6508...
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Virginia Wood
(Obituary ~ 04/07/13)
CHAFFEE, Mo. -- Virginia D. Wood, 62, of Chaffee died Thursday, April 4, 2013, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. She was born March 7, 1951, in Cape Girardeau, to Donald Dean and Emma Jean Dewrock Terry. She and Gary Wood were married Dec. 21, 1993, in Scott City...
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Margaret Winkler
(Obituary ~ 04/07/13)
Margaret A. "Peggy" Winkler, 94, of Jackson passed away Friday, April 5, 2013, at Monticello House in Jackson. She was born June 29, 1918, in Beatrice, Neb., daughter of Roy M. and Jeanette B. Hollis Kave. She and William George were married and had their four children before his passing. She later married Joseph Stoverink and Anton "Tony" Winkler; both preceded her in death...
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Melva Weber
(Obituary ~ 04/07/13)
Melva M. Huttegger Weber, 75, of St. Louis was asleep in Jesus, Friday, April 5, 2013, at her home with her family. She was born May 10, 1937, in Altenburg, Mo. Beloved mother of Brian Weber (Beverly) and Karin Weber (Alex Stirrat); cherished Grammy of Kalina Weber; daughter of the late Alvin and Mabel Perr Huttegger; sister of the late Eugene Huttegger; and dear sister-in-law, auntie, niece, cousin and friend...
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Virgie Preusser
(Obituary ~ 04/07/13)
Virgie Preusser, 84, of Cape Girardeau passed away Thursday, April 4, 2013, at her home. She was born Jan. 7, 1929, in Cape Girardeau, daughter of Wilson Howard and Anita Anna Best Steinborn. She and Ralph Villhard were married Dec. 9, 1954, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Jackson. He passed away Jan. 15, 1973. She and Gustav Preusser were married Aug. 10, 1974, also at St. Paul...
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Bill Poe
(Obituary ~ 04/07/13)
John William "Bill" Poe, 86, of Jackson died Monday, April 1, 2013, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. He was born June 3, 1926, in Jackson, to Jesse Marvin and Lula Maude Cavaner Poe. He and Mary Lou Seabaugh were married July 23, 1949. She died May 25, 1988...
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Billie Minor
(Obituary ~ 04/07/13)
Billie Yvonne Alston Minor, 80, of Fair Grove, Mo., died Wednesday, April 3, 2013, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Mo. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was born Feb. 27, 1933, in Lansing, Kan., daughter of William R. and Mabel Edwards Alston...
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Ernest McConnell
(Obituary ~ 04/07/13)
MARBLE HILL, Mo. -- Ernest T. McConnell, 84, of Marble Hill passed away Friday, April 5, 2013 at his home. He was born Sept. 10, 1928, in Providence, Ky., son of Ernest Taylor and Myrtle Lee Hall McConnell. He and Anna Alice Elliot were married Sept. 3, 1948, and she passed away Feb. 23, 1996...
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Rosemary Masterson
(Obituary ~ 04/07/13)
Rosemary Masterson, 82, of Jackson passed away Saturday, April 6, 2013, at the Monticello House in Jackson. She was born Aug. 15, 1930, in Hornersville, Mo., daughter of Silas and Fay Bell Putman. She and Joseph Masterson Jr. were married July 1, 1950, in Arkansas. He passed away March 31, 1989...
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Joe Masterson
(Obituary ~ 04/07/13)
Joe D. Masterson, 84, of Jackson died Saturday, April 6, 2013, at the Missouri Veterans Home in Cape Girardeau. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Cracraft-Miller Funeral Home in Jackson. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Jimmie Corbin officiating...
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Katherine Koch
(Obituary ~ 04/07/13)
Katherine Thelma Koch, 93, of Scott City died Saturday, April 6, 2013 at her home. She was born Feb. 9, 1920, in Ancell to John and Bertha Ash Miller. She married Marion Corbert Koch on May 6, 1939, in Ancell. He preceded her in death June 16, 2009...
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Jerry Hanshaw
(Obituary ~ 04/07/13)
Jerry D. Hanshaw, 70, of Cape Girardeau died Saturday, March 23, 2013, at Southeast Hospital. A memorial service will be held at Teen Challenge at a later date. A servant of our Lord Jesus Christ at Teen Challenge Mid America. You will be missed; Jeremiah 29:11...
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Clarence Logston
(Obituary ~ 04/07/13)
MARBLE HILL, Mo. -- Clarence Lee Logston, 68, of Marble Hill passed away Thursday, April 4, 2013, at his home. Visitation will be Sunday from 4 to 8 p.m. at Liley Funeral Home in Marble Hill. The funeral will be Monday at 10 a.m. at the funeral home, with the Rev. Richard Roark officiating. Burial will be in Bollinger County Memorial Park Cemetery near Marble Hill...
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Roger Griffith
(Obituary ~ 04/07/13)
Roger D. Griffith, 42, of Cape Girardeau passed away Friday, April 5, 2013, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. He was born June 23, 1970, to Dale and Maryann Jenkins Griffith. He and Angie Myers were married Sept. 18, 1993, at Cape Girardeau County Park. ...
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Amelia Fisher
(Obituary ~ 04/07/13)
GRASSY, Mo. -- Amelia Harris Fisher, 17, of Grassy died April 5, 2013, on Highway 34 in Jackson from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was born Feb. 28, 1996, in Cape Girardeau to Christian and Amy Sides Fisher. Amelia was a junior at Woodland High School, where she was a member of the pep club. She was a member of Centenary Methodist Church in Cape Girardeau...
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Thousands rally for goals of 2011 Egyptian uprising
(International News ~ 04/07/13)
CAIRO -- Thousands of Egyptians demonstrated across the country to denounce the president and pursue the goals of the 2011 popular uprising. Saturday's protests marked the fifth anniversary of the formation of the April 6th Youth Movement started in 2008 under former president Hosni Mubarak. Workers in Mahalla tore down a poster of Mubarak in what was a daring move at the time...
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High school roundup: Oran baseball team shuts out Oak Ridge
(High School Sports ~ 04/07/13)
All the local high school events reported Friday to the Southeast Missourian.
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Notre Dame steamrolls Central, 8-0
(High School Sports ~ 04/07/13)
The Central girls soccer team stayed close for one half of its game Friday night against Notre Dame, but six goals in the second half put the game out of reach as the Bulldogs cruised to an 8-0 win over the Tigers. "They really tried to clog it up, especially early on in the game they did a good job at that," Notre Dame coach Jeff Worley said. "I think as the game went on we were able to find space on the outside a little bit more and try to open them up a little more, and that helped us out."...
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Southeast Missouri State baseball team splits first two games of series with SIUE
(College Sports ~ 04/07/13)
The Southeast baseball team beat SIUE 8-4 on Saturday after getting shut out Friday
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Joey Haines Invitational results
(College Sports ~ 04/07/13)
Joey Haines Invitational Winners and Southeast top 8 WOMEN 100 meters -- 1. Jerika Lewis (Southeast) 11.84 200 -- 2. Jerika Lewis (Southeast) 23.91 400 -- 3. Cheyenne Tunti 56.41; 7. Jovannie Spears 58.31 800 -- 1. Jessica Oranika (SIU Edwardsville) 2:12.42; 5. Alyssa Rebecca 2:19.42...
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Miller, Beltran help Cards solve Giants
(Professional Sports ~ 04/07/13)
St. Louis stopped a four-game losing streak to San Francisco that stretched back to last year's NLCS
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Backes regains scoring touch in Blues' 3-1 win
(Professional Sports ~ 04/07/13)
ST. LOUIS -- Now that David Backes has made it through the worst drought of his career, the St. Louis Blues captain has found his scoring touch again. Backes, who went 15 games without a goal, scored for the second straight game to help the Blues beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-1 on Friday night...
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Jacksonville State sweeps Southeast Missouri State softball team
(College Sports ~ 04/07/13)
The Southeast Missouri State softball team suffered an excruciating first-game loss on the way to being swept in Saturday's Ohio Valley Conference doubleheader at Jacksonville State. Sara Borders belted a walk-off three-run homer in the bottom of the seventh inning to give the host Gamecocks a 4-2 win. JSU then romped 13-5 in the nightcap, which was stopped after five innings by the eight-run mercy rule...
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Prayer 4-7
(Prayer ~ 04/07/13)
Father God, thank you that everyone in Christ is a new creation. Amen.
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Rural electric co-ops serve owners
(Local News ~ 04/07/13)
Democratic member control. Economic participation by members. Concern for community. Local, national, regional and international cooperation. These may sound like the lofty aims of a human-rights organization, but they are the guiding principals of rural not-for-profit electric cooperatives -- private, member-owned utilities that provide power to Missouri customers...
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Connection Point youth pastor follows family footsteps in ministry
(Community ~ 04/07/13)
ConnectionPoint youth pastor follows family's footsteps to join the ministry
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Spring is an opening of God's grace
(Community ~ 04/07/13)
April is opening. Opening our hearts and minds toward spring. Opening the windows for the first time since winter forced them shut. Opening the earth to bring a future harvest. Opening day that creates excitement and enthusiasm for the most casual baseball fan. There is an opening hope that finally it will be warm and finally the last snow is behind us. We are open to what the new spring and the coming summer will bring...
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Hero in training: SEMO student organization to hold the school's first Relay for Life
(Community ~ 04/07/13)
SEMO student organization to hold the school's first Relay for Life
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Man gets 20 years for assault; rammed wife's car with truck
(Local News ~ 04/07/13)
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. -- A Poplar Bluff man was sentenced Thursday to 20 years in prison Thursday after pleading guilty to seriously injuring his then-estranged wife by ramming her car with his truck on Vine Street in 2009. Aaron Ray Eldridge pleaded guilty to felony first-degree assault and the unclassified felony of armed criminal action before Presiding Circuit Judge Michael Pritchett, according to Butler County Prosecuting Attorney Kevin Barbour...
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High school roundup: Saxony Lutheran baseball team falls in title game of own tourney
(High School Sports ~ 04/07/13)
All the local high school events reported Saturday to the Southeast Missourian.
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Chaplain gets Medal of Honor 62 years after death
(National News ~ 04/07/13)
In the cold, barren hills of Korea more than 60 years ago, two teary-eyed soldiers stood in a prisoner of war camp where their chaplain lay dying. The Rev. Emil Kapaun was weak, his body wracked by pneumonia and dysentery. After six brutal months in the hellish camp, the once sturdy Kansas farmer's son could take no more. Thousands of soldiers already had died, some starving, others freezing to death. Now, the end was near for the chaplain...
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Out of the past 4/7/13
(Out of the Past ~ 04/07/13)
The board of directors of the Central United States Earthquake Consortium has decided to keep the headquarters of the seven-state, earthquake preparedness organization at Marion, Ill., for at least another year; however, the board has asked Dr. David Stewart, assistant professor of the Southeast Missouri State University earth science department, to apply for the permanent executive directorship of the consortium...
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Woman accused of abandoning corpse set to be tried in June
(Local News ~ 04/08/13)
KENNETT, Mo. -- It has been more than a month since Lisa McCormick's jury trial was canceled, and now a new trial date has been released. On April 1, it was decided that McCormick, who is being charged with felony abandonment of a corpse, will next appear in court at 10:30 a.m. May 22 for a pre-trial conference. She then will be tried by a jury beginning at 9 a.m. June 14...
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Cape man arrested Friday in Illinois after police pursuit
(Local News ~ 04/08/13)
MURPHYSBORO, Ill. -- A Cape Girardeau man was arrested Friday in Murphysboro after allegedly fleeing from police in a high-speed pursuit along with two other men, including an attempted-murder suspect. According to Murphysboro police, Nigelle Bird, 20, of Cape Girardeau, Daivon L. ...
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Jeff Corwin to speak about animal culture, behavior
(Local News ~ 04/08/13)
A passionate voice for animal and nature conservation is bringing his message to Cape Girardeau. Jeff Corwin, best known as host of the Animal Planet television programs "The Jeff Corwin Experience" and "Corwin's Quest," will deliver a speech, "Tales From the Field," at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Show Me Center...
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Student group working for gay, lesbian acceptance
(Local News ~ 04/08/13)
Polls show more people are accepting of same-sex couples, and people at the higher education and K-12 level in Cape Girardeau say acceptance is growing among students for those of all sexual orientations. A new poll released Thursday by the Quinnipiac [Conn.] University Polling Institute puts nationwide support for same-sex marriage at 50 percent, the first time that support has reached the 50 percent mark in Quinnipiac polling. ...
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Holocaust Remembered
(Submitted Story ~ 04/08/13)
Saturday evening, April 13th, a Holocaust survivor, Rachel Miller, will speak prior to the Cape Central High School Red Dagger production of The Diary of Anne Frank. Ms. Miller lives in St. Louis and will present, from a child's point of view, that very difficult time in our worlds' history...
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Oliver House showing off renovations during tours
(Local News ~ 04/08/13)
The historic Oliver House in Jackson is celebrating the return of warm weather by showing off its spring face lift. Within the last year, the house has undergone numerous renovations and additions, said Pat Fosse, board member and past president of the Jackson Heritage Association. Although some of the renovations were completed several months ago, he said it's all finally coming together...
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Mo. agency faces audit over cleanup oversight
(State News ~ 04/08/13)
ST. LOUIS -- The Missouri Auditor's office will review the Missouri Hazardous Waste Program following newspaper reports that exposed oversight concerns about the cleanup of the former Carondelet Coke site in St. Louis. Stories in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch raised concerns about the cleanup that is costing taxpayers millions of dollars. ...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 04/08/13)
Today is Monday, April 8, the 98th day of 2013. There are 267 days left in the year. Today's Highlights in History: On April 8, 1913, the 17th Amendment to the Constitution, providing for popular election of United States senators (as opposed to appointment by state legislatures), was ratified. President Woodrow Wilson became the first chief executive since John Adams to address Congress in person as he asked lawmakers to enact tariff reform...
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People on the Move 4/8/13
(Business ~ 04/08/13)
Jeff Maurer of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri was named chairman of the Southern region development board. Maurer is the managing director of Mayson Capital Partners. Also on the board are Pat Allen of Celebrations Restaurant; Brock Alspaugh of Innovative Financial Solutions; Charlie Herbst, county commissioner; and Scott Rhodes of Plaza Tire Service Inc. ...
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Baseball conversations
(Editorial ~ 04/08/13)
If you're a St. Louis Cardinals fan, you know what today is. It's opening day at Busch Stadium, the day the Sea of Red celebrates the history of baseball and the game that bonds fans of multiple generations. This editorial is not intended for you, Cardinal fan...
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Mo. House failed on two levels
(Letter to the Editor ~ 04/08/13)
I had the great privilege of meeting my idol and one of the most respected heroic military leaders of our time at a book signing at Regis University in Denver. Gen. Norman Schwarzkopf signed my copy of his autobiography and looked me square in the eye and asked, "How are you doing today, son?" I wanted to thank him for his service to our county and tell him how much I respected him but could only respond, "Aaaah." I was frozen like a deer staring into a car's head lights...
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Kevin Morgan
(Obituary ~ 04/08/13)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Kevin "Scott" Morgan, 53, of Perryville died Sunday, April 7, 2013, at his home. Friends may call from 11 a.m. until time of service Thursday at Young and Sons Funeral Home. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Steve Gallegos officiating...
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John Moore
(Obituary ~ 04/08/13)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- John E. Moore, 75, of Perryville died Sunday, April 7, 2013, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Young and Sons Funeral Home and from 6:30 a.m. until time of service Wednesday at the funeral home...
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Carrie McCommack
(Obituary ~ 04/08/13)
Carrie Lee McCommack, 61, of Scott City died Saturday, April 6, 2013, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. She was born Dec. 11, 1951, in Roanoke, Va., to Howard Milton "Mac" and Sylvia Lee Porterfield McCommack. She was a nurse's aide and a member of Eagles Club in Cape Girardeau...
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Joe Masterson
(Obituary ~ 04/08/13)
Joe David Masterson, 84, of Jackson died Saturday April 6, 2013, at the Missouri Veterans Home in Cape Girardeau. He was born April 9, 1928, in Jackson to Samuel DuRee and Lenora Weltecke Masterson. He and Hazel Lee Meyer were married June 17, 1951, in Jackson. Joe graduated from Jackson High School in 1945. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War, stationed in Thule, Greenland...
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Marvin Kline
(Obituary ~ 04/08/13)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Marvin J. Kline, 73, of Perryville died Saturday, April 6, 2013, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Young and Sons Funeral Home and from 6:30 a.m. until time of service Tuesday at the fineral home...
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Cold case arrest prompts cross-country probe
(National News ~ 04/08/13)
LOS ANGELES -- When Los Angeles cold case detectives caught up with Samuel Little this past fall, he was living in a Christian shelter in Kentucky, his latest arrest a few months earlier for alleged possession of a crack pipe. But the LA investigators wanted him on far more serious charges: The slayings of two women in 1989, both found strangled and nude below the waist -- victims of what police concluded had been sexually motivated strangulations...
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Cardinals hit Giants with nine-run inning
(Professional Sports ~ 04/08/13)
SAN FRANCISCO -- Matt Carpenter has no explanation for the sudden turn of events, other than a little bit of luck and a lot of aggression. Matt Cain became the first Giants pitcher to allow nine runs in an inning since 1902 when Carpenter and the St. Louis Cardinals tagged him Sunday in a 14-3 romp over San Francisco...
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Southeast Missouri State's Tellor belts two HRs in comeback baseball win vs. SIUE
(College Sports ~ 04/08/13)
Southeast Missourian The Southeast Missouri State baseball team used a big comeback sparked by two home runs from Matt Tellor to win its second straight Ohio Valley Conference series. Southeast trailed 7-1 after two innings and 8-3 after three innings but stormed back for a wild 13-11 victory at SIU Edwardsville Sunday afternoon...
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Louisville is living up to overall No. 1 seed
(Sports Column ~ 04/08/13)
Another exciting NCAA basketball tournament has just about reached its end. After an early spate of upsets by unheralded, low-seeded teams, the Final Four featured three blue-blood, high-major programs from power conferences along with surprise qualifier Wichita State from the mid-major Missouri Valley Conference...
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Blues defeat Red Wings 1-0 to extend winning streak to four games
(Professional Sports ~ 04/08/13)
DETROIT -- The St. Louis Blues are getting back to their effective, grind-it-out ways of last season. Brian Elliott made 28 saves for his 19th career shutout and Chris Porter scored the game's only goal in St. Louis' 1-0 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Sunday...
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Race to build driverless cars is moving forward full throttle
(State News ~ 04/08/13)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- To call Tim Sylvester a road builder misses the point. The streets he intends to build are embedded with electronic sensors that may keep cars of the future from speeding, veering and crashing. A few blocks from Sylvester's Integrated Roadways office in Kansas City, doctoral candidate Amol Khedkar is toiling on his own prototype for a software system that would let cars talk to one other, synchronizing their own movements. ...
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Firm hopes to change crowdfunding
(State News ~ 04/08/13)
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- It's hard to talk about Jason Graf's new Springfield-based crowdfunding company without mentioning Kickstarter and Indiegogo. They're the "800-pound gorillas" of the industry, as he puts it. But they're also, he believes, "first-generation crowdfunding platforms."...
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Rare Amur leopard on display at K.C. Zoo
(State News ~ 04/08/13)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- A critically endangered Amur leopard is on display at the Kansas City Zoo. The Kansas City Star reported the 10-year-year-old leopard is named Natalia. She lived at the Roosevelt Park Zoo in Minot, N.D., until it flooded in the summer of 2011. Since then, she's been at the Tanganyika Wildlife Park near Wichita...
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Prayer 4-8
(Prayer ~ 04/08/13)
O Lord Jesus, may we follow your example and show Christ-like love to all. Amen.
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Speak Out 4/8/13
(Speak Out ~ 04/08/13)
I was just wondering how many people who regularly eat out, really look at where they are eating. Sometimes the places are very dirty. Look around and see where you're eating and how clean it is. Great story about the happy village, Joe. Sounds like our tax-and-spend Congress. Just wait until they get the bill for the sewer tax, which will be twice as much...
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Out of the past 4/8/13
(Out of the Past ~ 04/08/13)
Missouri Gov. John Ashcroft praises the cooperative efforts of all levels of government in making possible the construction of a veterans' nursing home here; Ashcroft speaks at ground-breaking ceremonies in the morning at the Highway 61 site. The Missouri Highway and Transportation Commission approves the department's recommended location of a new Mississippi River bridge site at Cape Girardeau and a cross-city highway linking it with Interstate 55; the $73,043,000 project involves the construction of a four-lane bridge just to the south of the existing bridge and an east-west, 4.25-mile, four-lane highway across the city.. ...
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Jackson fire report 4/8/13
(Police/Fire Report ~ 04/08/13)
Jackson firefighters responded to the following calls Saturday:...
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Cape Girardeau fire report 4/8/13
(Police/Fire Report ~ 04/08/13)
Firefighters responded to the following calls Thursday:...
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Cape Girardeau police report 4/8/13
(Police/Fire Report ~ 04/08/13)
The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. DWI The Southeast Missouri State University Department of Public Safety released the following item. DWI The Cape Girardeau County Sheriff's Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt...
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No County Commission meeting today
(Local News ~ 04/08/13)
The Cape Girardeau County Commission will not meet today, according to an email sent by the office. The commission regularly meets at 9 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays. Pertinent address: 1 Barton Square, Jackson, Mo.
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Facebook barges into Google turf
(National News ~ 04/08/13)
NEW YORK -- Facebook Home, the new software that takes over the front screen of a smartphone, is a bit of a corporate home invasion. Facebook is essentially moving into Google's turf, taking advantage of software the search giant and competitor created...
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5,000 NYC pay phones will take you back to 1993
(Entertainment ~ 04/08/13)
NEW YORK -- Want to journey to a grittier time in New York City's not-too-distant past, when the murder rate was sky-high, Times Square was a crossroads of crime and porn, Starbucks had yet to arrive, and hardly anyone owned a cellphone? A project designed to promote an art exhibit has turned 5,000 Manhattan pay phones into time machines that take callers back to 1993, a pivotal year in the city's art, culture and politics...
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Complaints from airline passengers surged in 2012
(National News ~ 04/08/13)
WASHINGTON -- Airline passengers are getting grumpier, and it's little wonder. Airlines keep shrinking the size of seats to stuff more people onto planes, those empty middle seats that once provided a little more room are now occupied and more people with tickets are being turned away because flights are overbooked...
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In northern New England, this season's name is mud
(National News ~ 04/08/13)
MONTPELIER, Vt. -- It's known in northern New England as the fifth season: mud. But the time of year when the thawing winter landscape turns dirt roads into mucky seas and paved highways into frosty roller coasters sprinkled with potholes isn't featured on tourist calendars...
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Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert win big at ACMs
(National News ~ 04/08/13)
LAS VEGAS -- Everything went according to the script Sunday night at the Academy of Country Music Awards until the end, when Luke Bryan pulled off an amazing upset and won entertainer of the year. Bryan immediately overshadowed top winner Miranda Lambert's big night by beating out some of country music's top performers, including Lambert and her husband Blake Shelton, Jason Aldean and two-time entertainer of the year Taylor Swift in an upset that few would have predicted because of his relatively recent move into the spotlight.. ...
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Analysis: Mo. GOP pans Real ID passed by GOP in Washington
(State News ~ 04/08/13)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Missouri Republicans bristling over new procedures for issuing driver's licenses also are expressing fears that the state's new policy will lead to compliance with federal rules they loathe even more. Lawmakers in Jefferson City have objected and legislated against Real ID, a federal law passed in 2005 by fellow Republicans in Washington in the midst of national security concerns following the Sept. ...
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New businesses move in as older businesses move on
(Business ~ 04/08/13)
MRV Banks will open a full-service branch in Cape Girardeau at 1602 N. Kingshighway, Suite 102, in the Regent's Parc Building. Doug Watson, president and chief executive officer, said the anticipated opening date is May 6. Local banking veterans Brian Rivenburgh and Robbie Guard will lead the team at the new location. ...
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Talking Shop with Debbie Hadler Statler of Grandma Bea's All-Natural Products
(Business ~ 04/08/13)
Debbie Hadler Statler has had a long-running interest in natural products and home remedies. She created Grandma Bea's All-Natural Products and recently opened a storefront in an old bank in Perryville. She specializes in homemade, all-natural products, home remedies, produce and more...
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Mo. House OKs parental consent for tanning
(State News ~ 04/09/13)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Children younger than 17 would need parental consent to use tanning machines that emit ultraviolet rays at salons under legislation advanced by the Missouri House. The bill given first-round approval Tuesday would penalize tanning salons $500 for providing services to children without parental consent. Those who use a tanning device without consent would face a $50 fine...
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Schnucks still dealing with fallout from credit-card fraud
(State News ~ 04/09/13)
MARYLAND HEIGHTS, Mo. -- The suburban St. Louis-based grocery store chain Schnucks is among the latest hacker targets, and experts say many companies are struggling to keep up with increasingly sophisticated attacks. Schnuck Markets Inc. said last month that credit and debit card data from its customers had been hacked. The company said it hired an outside firm to investigate how it happened...
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Wayne Bowen sworn in to Cape City Council
(Local News ~ 04/09/13)
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Cape Girardeau city clerk Gayle Conrad swears in Wayne Bowen on Monday to the Ward 6 city council seat vacated by state Rep. Kathy Swan....
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Holocaust survivor to speak Saturday at Central
(Local News ~ 04/09/13)
Holocaust survivor Rachel Miller will deliver a speech at 6 p.m. Saturday at Cape Girardeau Central High School, 1000 S. Silver Springs Road. Miller of St. Louis will give a child's perspective of the historic period. Her presentation will precede Central's production of "The Diary of Anne Frank."...
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Cape man charged with murder to appear in court May 13
(Local News ~ 04/09/13)
A Cape Girardeau man charged with two counts of first-degree murder has received more time for his attorney to prepare his defense. Kenneth Dewayne Bell Jr., 22, appeared Monday with his attorney at the Cape Girardeau County Courthouse before Circuit Judge Benjamin Lewis. ...
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Men arrested for allegedly fleeing police after being asked to show fishing license
(Local News ~ 04/09/13)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Two men asked to show their fishing licenses in Perry County were arrested Sunday after they tried to flee from a Missouri Department of Conservation agent. David Snider, 37, of Marble Hill, Mo., and Mike Allen, 32, of Corning, Ark., were in custody at the Perry County Jail, according to a news release from Perry County Sheriff Gary Schaaf...
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No injuries from morning accident on I-55
(Local News ~ 04/09/13)
The driver of a pickup truck escaped injury Monday morning after his truck overturned on Interstate 55 near mile marker 102. According to Darin Hickey, spokesman for the Cape Girardeau Police Department, the driver of a Ford F-250 pickup truck -- a Jackson resident whose name has not been released -- was southbound on I-55 at about 8 a.m. ...
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Jackson finds motivation, net against Northwest
(High School Sports ~ 04/09/13)
Junior Haley Mouser recorded a hat trick in a 5-0 victory against the school that ended the Indians' 2012 season
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Even in pro-gun states, bid to arm teachers stalls
(State News ~ 04/09/13)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- When a gunman killed 26 children and staff at a Connecticut grade school, Missouri state Rep. Mike Kelley quickly proposed legislation that would allow trained teachers to carry hidden guns into the classroom as a "line of defense" against attackers...
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Concerns, hopes for floodway project
(Local News ~ 04/09/13)
The plan for the St. Johns Bayou and New Madrid Floodway Project includes mechanisms to allow seasonal flooding, preserving the floodway's natural connection to the river, a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers official said on Monday during a public hearing conducted by the Mississippi River Commission at the Cape Girardeau city front. And in the event of future catastrophic flooding, the levee will again be breeched, they said...
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Local gun dealers see shortage of ammunition
(Local News ~ 04/09/13)
The U.S. Congress this week will be taking up proposed gun-control measures that include expanded background checks and harsher penalties for gun trafficking. The proposals come in the wake of the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., and President Barack Obama has indicated he will sign new gun-control legislation. ...
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A.M. Best affirms Thrivent Financial's A++ Rating
(Submitted Story ~ 04/09/13)
NEWS RELEASE Contacts: SEMO Associates of Thrivent Financial, Kendra.Troncale@Thrivent.com, (573) 547-5000 Callie Briese, callie.briese@thrivent.com, 612-844-7340, 540-878-8093 (cell) Follow us on Twitter @ThriventMedia A.M. Best affirms Thrivent Financial for Lutherans A++ (Superior) rating with stable outlook...
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Smith, Hodges release fundraising numbers for 8th District race
(Local News ~ 04/09/13)
Republican and Democratic candidates running for the U.S. House of Representatives seat in Missouri's 8th Congressional District on Monday released preliminary fundraising figures. Jason Smith, a Republican from Salem, Mo., who is serving as speaker pro tem in the Missouri House of Representatives, has raised $308,000 since he was nominated Feb. 9 by a congressional committee, according to a news release from his campaign...
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MoDOT to require electronic bid submissions for construction projects
(Local News ~ 04/09/13)
The Missouri Department of Transportation after May 17 will require all bids for highway construction work to be submitted electronically, according to a news release sent Monday...
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Lane restrictions planned on Cairo bridge
(Local News ~ 04/09/13)
CAIRO, Ill. -- The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet plans to restrict traffic to one lane on the U.S. 51 Ohio River Bridge, also known as the Cairo Bridge, between Wickliffe, Ky., and Cairo from 1 to 3 p.m. today. The lane restriction is to allow engineers to plan a future maintenance project on the bridge...
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Missouri River level stays low because of drought
(Local News ~ 04/09/13)
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) -- The amount of water released into the lower Missouri River this spring will remain at minimal levels because of ongoing dry conditions in the region. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says it plans to release just enough water to support a minimal channel for barge traffic on the river upstream of St. Louis...
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Margaret Thatcher, Iron Lady, dead at 87
(International News ~ 04/09/13)
LONDON -- Love her or loathe her, one thing's beyond dispute: Margaret Thatcher transformed Britain. The Iron Lady, who ruled for 11 years, imposed her will on a fractious, rundown nation -- breaking the unions, triumphing in the Falklands war and selling off state industries. She left behind a leaner government and more prosperous nation by the time a political mutiny ousted her from No. 10 Downing Street...
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rolling on the mississippi
(Submitted Photo ~ 04/09/13)
under the bridges in natchez mississippi
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Fans welcome home Cardinals, remember Musial
(State News ~ 04/09/13)
ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Opening day, always a festive occasion in St. Louis, is a little melancholy this time around. There was no Stan Musial for the first time in many years. The Cardinals' opener Monday against Cincinnati was the first game at Busch Stadium since Musial died in January at age 92 after years of declining health...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 04/09/13)
Today is Tuesday, April 9, the 99th day of 2013. There are 266 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On April 9, 1913, the first game was played at Ebbets Field, the newly built home of the Brooklyn Dodgers, who lost to the Philadelphia Phillies, 1-0...
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Lead poisoning rises in children
(Community ~ 04/09/13)
NEW YORK -- More than half a million U.S. children now are believed to have lead poisoning, roughly twice the previous estimate, health officials reported Thursday. The increase is the result of the government lowering the threshold for lead poisoning last year, so now more children are considered at risk...
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A DIY approach to mental health help in the United Kingdom
(Community ~ 04/09/13)
LONDON -- After crocheting a colorful blanket, Joan Ferguson snuggled up under it one night and proudly thought: "This is one groovy blanket. I'm brilliant." Ferguson, 53, who struggles with low self-esteem, said it was the first time she had ever praised herself. She attributed the breakthrough in part to free self-help classes on mental health run by Britain's government-funded medical system...
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Health beat: Healthy gardening
(Community ~ 04/09/13)
Get close to nature and enjoy the benefits. Gardening can be a great way to enjoy physical activity, beautify the community and go green. However, it is important to protect yourself and take precautions as you work and play in the sun and around insects, chemicals, and lawn and garden equipment...
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Jeff Corwin
(Editorial ~ 04/09/13)
Lions, tigers and bears ... It might not be the "Wizard of Oz," but there will be plenty of good stories to hear Wednesday night when animal and nature enthusiast Jeff Corwin speaks at the Show Me Center. Noted for television shows "The Jeff Corwin Experience" and "Corwin's Quest" on the Animal Planet, Corwin will give a presentation beginning at 7:30 p.m. titled "Tales From the Field." The speech is part of the Southeast Missouri State University Speaker's Series...
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Speak Out 4/9/13
(Speak Out ~ 04/09/13)
Hold on to your wallets ordinary taxpayers. Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon just signed a tax credit bill for special interests. The resulting income shortfall will be made up by John Q. Public. Anthony column Erin Anthony's epistle [editor of the American Farm Bureau's FBN news] seemed reasonable on the surface, but a careful rereading reveals Anthony wants to annihilate the Affordable Care Act by gutting its essence...
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Bob Thomas
(Obituary ~ 04/09/13)
CAIRO, Ill. -- Bob Eddie Thomas, 75, of Cairo died Wednesday, April 3, 2013, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. Friends may call from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday at First Missionary Baptist Church in Cairo. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at the church, with Pastor Jimmie Ellis officiating. Internment will be in the Spencer Heights Memorial Park in Mounds, Ill...
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Charlette Ridings
(Obituary ~ 04/09/13)
Charlette Bernice Ridings, 72, of Elsberry, Mo., formerly of Cape Girardeau, died Saturday, April 6, 2013, at Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital in St. Peters, Mo. A memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m. today at Carter-Ricks Funeral Home in Elsberry...
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Billie Minor
(Obituary ~ 04/09/13)
CHAFFEE, Mo. -- Billie Yvonne Alston Minor, 80, of Fair Grove, Mo., formerly of Chaffee, died Wednesday, April 3, 2013, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Mo. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was born Feb. 27, 1933, in Lansing, Kan., daughter of William R. and Mabel Edwards Alston...
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Kent Hurt
(Obituary ~ 04/09/13)
ADVANCE, Mo. -- Kent Adolph Hurt, 77, of San Leandro, Calif., passed away Friday, Jan. 25, 2013, because of heart complications. He was born Dec. 21, 1935, in Advance, to Basy and Dolly Palmer Hurt. He graduated from Advance High School and shortly after moved to California to work as a mechanic...
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Jennifer Faries
(Obituary ~ 04/09/13)
Jennifer Nan Faries, 66, of Cape Girardeau died Sunday, April 7, 2013, at her home. She was born Sunday, Dec. 22, 1946, in South Carolina, to Dean and Margaret Parks Conrad. Jennifer was a 1965 graduate of Cape Girardeau Central High School. She was a teacher at Head Start and was a foster parent...
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Calvin Enke
(Obituary ~ 04/09/13)
UNIONTOWN, Mo. -- Calvin R. Enke, 87, of Uniontown died Sunday, April 7, 2013, at Independence Care Center in Perryville, Mo. He was born Nov. 11, 1925, in Altenburg, Mo., to Walter J. and Lena Wachter Enke. He and Mildred M. Erzfeld were married Nov. 18, 1947, in Perryville...
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Out of the past 4/9/13
(Out of the Past ~ 04/09/13)
Members of the 155th Engineer Group of the Missouri National Guard board two C-130 transport planes at the Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport in the morning, en route to Fort Ord, Calif., for a two-week training session; the group will be training with the 7th Infantry Division...
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Annette Funicello, Mouseketeer and film star, dies
(National News ~ 04/09/13)
NEW YORK (AP) -- Annette Funicello, who became a child star as a perky, cute-as-a-button Mouseketeer on "The Mickey Mouse Club" in the 1950s, then teamed up with Frankie Avalon in a string of '60s fun-in-the-sun movies with titles like "Beach Blanket Bingo" and "Bikini Beach," died Monday. She was 70...
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Prayer 4-9
(Prayer ~ 04/09/13)
O Father God, we praise you, for you are the helper of the fatherless. Amen.
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Jackson police report 4/9/13
(Police/Fire Report ~ 04/09/13)
The Jackson Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. DWI...
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Cape Girardeau fire report 4/9/13
(Police/Fire Report ~ 04/09/13)
Firefighters responded to the following calls Sunday:...
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Cape Girardeau police report 4/9/13
(Police/Fire Report ~ 04/09/13)
The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. DWIs...
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In slap at South, N. Korea suspends work at factory
(International News ~ 04/09/13)
SEOUL, South Korea -- North Korea said on Monday it will suspend operations at a factory complex it has run jointly with South Korea, pulling out more than 53,000 North Korean workers and moving closer to severing its last economic link with its rival as tensions escalate...
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J.C. Penney ousts CEO Ron Johnson
(National News ~ 04/09/13)
NEW YORK -- J.C. Penney's board of directors ousted CEO Ron Johnson after only 16 months on the job as a risky turnaround strategy backfired and led to massive losses and steep sales drops. In a statement issued late Monday, the department store chain said it has rehired Johnson's predecessor Mike Ullman, 66, who was CEO of the department store chain for seven years until November 2011...
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U.S. arms control advocates must show they like guns
(National News ~ 04/09/13)
NEW YORK -- Lobbying for gun control in the United States often means proving how much you like firearms. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, whose state recently passed some of the strictest gun control measures in the country, often reminds people he is a hunter. Former representative Gabrielle Giffords, who founded a gun control advocacy group after surviving a gunshot wound to the head, said she and her husband keep two guns in a safe at home...
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North Carolina pit collapse that killed 2 children investigated
(National News ~ 04/09/13)
STANLEY, N.C. -- A North Carolina man tearfully begged authorities to hurry to his house to rescue his daughter and her cousin, who were buried when the walls of a 24-foot-deep pit he dug on his property collapsed. Jordan Arwood, 31, was operating a backhoe Sunday night in the pit when the walls collapsed and he called 911...
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High school roundup: Notre Dame golfers win Poplar Bluff Invitational
(High School Sports ~ 04/09/13)
All the local high school events reported Monday to the Southeast Missourian.
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Southeast Missouri State baseball team to host SIU Carbondale
(College Sports ~ 04/09/13)
By MARTY MISHOW ~ Southeast Missourian The Southeast Missouri State baseball team has positioned itself nicely in the Ohio Valley Conference standings by winning five of its last six league games. Southeast will look to keep its momentum going today when the Redhawks step out of conference to face Southern Illinois Carbondale at 5 p.m. in the opener of a five-game homestand...
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Cards fail to close on home opener
(Professional Sports ~ 04/09/13)
The REds scored nine runs in the ninth inning in a 13-4 win over St. Louis
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Notre Dame baseball team shuts down Poplar Bluff
(High School Sports ~ 04/09/13)
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. -- Notre Dame pitchers Chase Urhahn and Justin Landewee cooled off Poplar Bluff's hot bats Monday. The pair combined for a three-hit shutout as the Bulldogs won 3-0 at Poplar Bluff in a matchup of unbeaten SEMO Conference teams...
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Louisville wins NCAA national basketball championship
(College Sports ~ 04/09/13)
By PAUL NEWBERRY Associated Press ATLANTA -- Rick Pitino capped the greatest week of his life with the prize he wanted most of all. Luke Hancock produced another huge game off the bench, scoring 22 points, and Pitino became the first coach to win national titles at two schools when relentless Louisville rallied from another 12-point deficit to beat Michigan 82-76 in the NCAA championship game Monday night...
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Southeast Missouri State volleyball team wins spring tourney
(College Sports ~ 04/09/13)
The Southeast Missouri State volleyball team won nine consecutive sets on its way to claiming the championship in its annual spring tournament Saturday at Houck Field House. Southeast beat Southern Indiana, Missouri-St. Louis and Murray State on its way to the title...
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Annual event will help clean up Cape Girardeau
(Column ~ 04/09/13)
Editor's note: The following column has been edited to reflect the correct phone number to register for the Friends of the Parks Day & the Great Cape Cleanup. It certainly has been a very long winter with snow, wind and cold temperatures for many months. However, spring has now arrived and citizens are finally getting outside to begin preparing for the next six months of our always beautiful spring and summer...
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NWS issues tornado watch until 3 a.m.
(Local News ~ 04/10/13)
A tornado watch is in effect until 3 a.m. for counties in Missouri and Illinois, according to the National Weather Service in Paducah, Ky. The Missouri counties included in the watch are: Bollinger, Butler, Cape Girardeau, Carter, Crawford, Dent, Douglas, Franklin, Howell, Iron, Jefferson, Madison, Oregon, Ozark, Perry, Phelps, Reynolds, Ripley, Scott, Shannon, St. Charles, St. Francois, St. Louis, Ste. Genevieve, Stoddard, Texas, Washington, Wayne, Wright and also the City of St. Louis...
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Mo. Gov. Nixon seeks Medicaid answers from feds
(State News ~ 04/10/13)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Gov. Jay Nixon led a three-front charge Tuesday to expand Missouri's Medicaid program, meeting privately with reluctant state senators, rallying publicly with hundreds of disability advocates and chatting with the nation's top health-care official about whether particular Medicaid proposals could win federal approval...
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Little Grand Canyon fire is contained
(Local News ~ 04/10/13)
HARRISBURG, Ill. -- An 18-acre fire that began Sunday in the Little Grand Canyon in the Shawnee National Forest in Illinois has been contained, according to U.S. Forest Service news release. The Little Grand Canyon trail has reopened for public use, but smoke still is visible. The area is being monitored by Forest Service personnel, the release said...
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SEMO regents to consider banking, book services today
(Local News ~ 04/10/13)
The Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents will consider awarding a contract for the university's banking services and university bookstore and textbook rental when it meets today. The board also will consider approval of a dual-credit course fee schedule. A portion of the meeting will be in closed session...
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Sikeston police: Man set apartment on fire during domestic incident
(Local News ~ 04/10/13)
SIKESTON, Mo. -- A Sikeston man faces charges that include first-degree arson in connection with a Monday night confrontation with his girlfriend. According to a news release issued by Capt. Jim McMillen of the Sikeston Department of Public Safety, Kenneth L. Davis, 29, was arrested Tuesday and charged by the Scott County Prosecutor's Office with first-degree arson, second-degree domestic assault and felonious restraint...
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Jackson police to host drug take back
(Local News ~ 04/10/13)
The Jackson Police Department is holding a drug take back event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 27 at the Jackson Police and Fire Complex, 525 S. Hope St. Individuals may bring prescription drugs that are no longer needed, unused or already opened for disposal. Needles will not be accepted. For more information, call 243-3151 or email rhitaker@jacksonpd.com...
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Mo. House OKs lower limit for cold medicine
(State News ~ 04/10/13)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- The Missouri House has endorsed legislation reducing the amount of a popular decongestant consumers can buy each month. The medication is a key ingredient in methamphetamine. Pseudoephedrine is found in many cold and allergy remedies that Missouri retailers are now required to keep behind the counter. The retailers also must keep records of every purchase and buyer...
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Repairs on Bertling Street scheduled to begin today
(Local News ~ 04/10/13)
Repairs to Bertling Street are scheduled to begin today, according to the Cape Girardeau Public Works Department. Bertling Street will receive concrete slab repair and replacement from West End Boulevard to Perryville Road. Westbound traffic will be detoured onto West End Boulevard to New Madrid Street and on New Madrid Street to Perry Avenue until repairs are complete...
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Longtime Scott County official, Sikeston businessman Walter Bizzell dies
(Local News ~ 04/10/13)
SIKESTON -- Walter Bizzell -- known in Sikeston by some as a former postal carrier, to others as the founder of Bizzell Lawn Care, and known around Scott County for his time as a county commissioner -- died early Monday morning. He was 80...
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Patrol investigation of fatal crash not finished
(Local News ~ 04/10/13)
The Missouri State Highway Patrol still is investigating a Highway 34 crash that led to the death of Bollinger County teen Amelia Fisher. The accident happened Friday when a Slumberland Furniture truck crossed the centerline and struck the Toyota 4Runner carrying Fisher, 17, of Grassy, Mo., and driver Erin L. ...
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Home rehab funds available
(Local News ~ 04/10/13)
About 25 people attended an informational meeting Tuesday about Cape Girardeau's housing rehabilitation program. The city was awarded a $190,140 grant to create the Cape Girardeau Housing Assistance Repair Program, which will go toward the rehabilitation of 30 housing units, city officials said at the meeting...
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Saxony Lutheran girls soccer team improves to 10-0
(High School Sports ~ 04/10/13)
Sitting undefeated midway through soccer season can put a bull's-eye on your back. The Saxony Lutheran girls soccer team found that out Tuesday afternoon when they hosted a physical Poplar Bluff team intent on making amends for losing to the Crusaders two weeks ago without mustering a shot on goal...
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Answer on Fruitland incorporation could come this month
(Local News ~ 04/10/13)
Word on whether a second try at incorporation by Fruitland residents is legally possible could come soon, Cape Girardeau County Presiding Commissioner Clint Tracy said on Tuesday. The county commission in February turned over the second of two petitions from Fruitland residents to an attorney for review. Tracy said the commission expects to hear an opinion by Thursday at the earliest and no later than April 18. The commission is scheduled to hold regular meetings on both days...
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Robert Hamblin reflects on SEMO English career at lecture
(Local News ~ 04/10/13)
More than 100 friends, students and colleagues were in attendance Tuesday night to hear Dr. Robert Hamblin speak at the third annual Dr. Robert W. Hamblin Lecture on the campus of Southeast Missouri State University. Hamblin, a professor of English, delivered this year's lecture, "Ramblin' Hamblin: Stories (Told and Untold) from 48 Years at SEMO."...
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Burglars hit two Cape dentists' offices
(Local News ~ 04/10/13)
The Cape Girardeau Police Department said someone broke into two dentists' offices on North Kingshighway on Monday. According to department spokesman Darin Hickey, at about 7 a.m., officers arrived at Fox Family Dentistry, 832 N. Kingshighway, in reference to a burglary report. A window had been broken and someone had been inside, but nothing appeared missing. The burglary is believed to have occurred between 10 a.m. Sunday and employees' arrival for work Monday morning, Hickey said...
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The Last Kiwanis 50's Dance -- Going out in style!
(Submitted Story ~ 04/10/13)
This past weekend marked an emotional end to what has been a long standing tradition in Cape Girardeau. The Kiwanis 50's dance which has been celebrated nearly every year for over 4 decades, echoed its' final note at Arena Park. This remarkable activity, hosted by the Cape Girardeau Kiwanis Club, encouraged everyone from all age groups to experience, (if for only one night a year) Poodle skirts, t-shirts, greased back hair, school sweaters and jackets, class rings with rubber bands, penny loafers with cuffed jeans and white socks as well as many other outfits that were so popular during this time period.. ...
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The Humane Society's Featured Pet
(Submitted Photo ~ 04/10/13)
Handsome Morris is 1 year old. He is available for adoption at The Humane Society of Southeast Missouri 573-334-5837. See more available pets at www.semopets.org.
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Mayors Day of Recognition for National Service
(Submitted Story ~ 04/10/13)
Mayors across the country participated in a national day of recognition on April 9, 2013 to highlight the impact of national service in their cities and thank individuals who serve. This initiative was led by U.S. Conference of Mayors - President Michael Nutter, the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), Cities of Service, and other organizations...
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Mississippi River Water Walkers 2013
(Submitted Photo ~ 04/10/13)
This is Sharon Day walking down Hwy 61 towards the Southeast Missouri area. Right now they are above Perryville and walk about 30 miles a day. You can go to their Facebook page and click on the GPS link and see where they are. Info on the walk: INDIGENOUS WOMEN TO WALK 1200 MILES FOR THE WATER...
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Cards tee off on Reds
(Professional Sports ~ 04/10/13)
ST. LOUIS -- Jake Westbrook bounded out of the dugout for the ninth inning before manager Mike Matheny could change his mind. The right-hander quickly finished off a five-hitter for his first shutout in more than six years, backed by four home runs in the St. Louis Cardinals' 10-0 rout over the Cincinnati Reds Wednesday...
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Hunger Run
(Submitted Story ~ 04/10/13)
The Cape Central Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) and Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) joined forces to fight hunger in Southeast Missouri. The two groups organized a Hunger Run where students ran the bleachers between the third and fourth quarters of the Cape-Jackson varsity football game. ...
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Mo. Senate panel agrees to school funding increase
(State News ~ 04/10/13)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Missouri schools appear likely to receive a 2 percent funding increase next year as a result of a decision Tuesday by a Senate budget panel. The Senate Appropriations Committee agreed to provide a $66 million increase sought by Gov. Jay Nixon to the $3 billion core budget for public elementary and secondary schools. The House had previously approved a $65 million increase...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 04/10/13)
Today is Wednesday, April 10, the 100th day of 2013. There are 265 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On April 10, 1963, the fast-attack nuclear submarine USS Thresher (SSN-593) sank during deep-diving tests east of Cape Cod, Mass., in a disaster that claimed 129 lives...
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Player of the Week: Notre Dame's Seth Sievers
(High School Sports ~ 04/10/13)
Sievers capped a big week with victories in the shot put and discus Saturday at the Jackson Invitational.
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Moroccan actor bemused by Satan-Obama comparisons
(Entertainment ~ 04/10/13)
CASABLANCA, Morocco -- Mehdi Ouazzani has played the devil on TV -- only he didn't realize some thought he looked like President Barack Obama while he was in the costume. A veteran Moroccan actor with decades of film experience, Ouazzani was bemused to wake up one morning and find his role in The History Channel's popular five-part miniseries, "The Bible," had become the latest way for conservative commentators in the United States to needle the president...
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Bonnie Wilson
(Obituary ~ 04/10/13)
Bonnie Sue Wilson of Cape Girardeau died Wednesday, April 3, 2013, at Ratliff Care Center in Cape Girardeau. She was born in the Salcedo community of Scott County to the late Harvey Christopher and Lena Geneva Riley Wilson. Bonnie lived in rural Scott County a number of years, moving to Cape Girardeau in 1975...
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Ellen Sattler
(Obituary ~ 04/10/13)
DEXTER, Mo. -- Ellen Rowena Sattler, 58, of Dexter departed this life Monday, April 8, 2013, at her home. She was born March 25, 1955, at Gray Ridge, Mo., daughter of Thelma Britton. She was united in marriage to Scott Sattler in Cape Girardeau...
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‘Girl Rising'
(Editorial ~ 04/10/13)
A new movie championing the importance of education for women will be shown Thursday night at Wehrenberg Theatres in Cape Girardeau. "Girl Rising" is a documentary that tells the stories of women facing challenging environments, but who share a dream of receiving an education. The nine women, of different countries, who are spotlighted come from varying backgrounds and different challenges including: bonded labor, abuse, extreme poverty and forced marriage...
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Forget compromise; here are a few potential trade-offs
(Column ~ 04/10/13)
The possibility of compromise with a "Grand Bargain" on critical national issues seems more remote with each passing day. The reason is both simple and understandable. People compromise on paint color or dinner choices, but balk when it comes to issues of principle...
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Erma Burris
(Obituary ~ 04/10/13)
CAIRO, Ill. -- Erma J. Burris, 70, of Cairo died Saturday, April 6, 2013, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday at First Missionary Baptist Church in Cairo, with Renee Pirtle and Jimmie Ellis officiating. Burial will be at 12:30 p.m. in Mound City National Cemetery in Mound City, Ill...
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Clara Bierschwal
(Obituary ~ 04/10/13)
Clara Fay Bierschwal, 74, of Cape Girardeau passed away Sunday, April 7, 2013, at Landmark Hospital in Cape Girardeau. She was born July 7, 1938, in Oklahoma, to John and Abbey House Sharp. She and Gale L. Bierschwal were married Oct. 3, 1961, in Cape Girardeau. He survives...
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Speak Out 4/10/13
(Speak Out ~ 04/10/13)
Yay! The deer are safe. Thanks to everyone who voted yes. We love the deer and consider them to be good luck. Deer, casino money They need to keep some of the casino money in a fund to help pay the cost of collision insurance after a deer-car-related accident. ...
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Births 4/10/13
(Births ~ 04/10/13)
Daughter to Kyle Robert and Nicole Leeann Miller of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Hospital, 6:40 a.m. Wednesday, March 27, 2013. Name, Zoi Elle. Weight, 6 pounds, 15 ounces. First child. Mrs. Miller is the former Nicole Mosier, daughter of Ken Mosier of Park Hills, Mo. She is employed by MERS/Goodwill. Miller is the son of Mary Miller of Cape Girardeau. He is employed by Mid-South Steel...
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Jackson police report 4/10/13
(Police/Fire Report ~ 04/10/13)
The Jackson Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests...
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Cape Girardeau fire report 4/10/13
(Police/Fire Report ~ 04/10/13)
Firefighters responded to the following calls Monday:...
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Cape Girardeau police report 4/10/13
(Police/Fire Report ~ 04/10/13)
The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. DWI...
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Senate aims to end Mo. document database
(State News ~ 04/10/13)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Missouri's Revenue Department could no longer keep a computer database of personal documents presented by driver's license applicants under a measure endorsed by the state Senate. The bill, given first-round approval Tuesday, would require the Revenue Department to securely destroy the scanned copies of documents, such as birth certificates, collected since December from people seeking driver's licenses...
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Bike ride in Klaus Park
(Local News ~ 04/10/13)
ADAM VOGLER ~ avogler@semissourian.com Andrew Stewart of Cape Girardeau rides on a trail Tuesday at Klaus Park in Jackson. ...
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High school roundup: Notre Dame girls soccer blanks St. Vincent
(High School Sports ~ 04/10/13)
All the local high school events reported Tuesday to the Southeast Missourian.
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