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Manning sentenced to 35 years in WikiLeaks case
(National News ~ 08/21/13)
FORT MEADE, Md. (AP) -- Army Pfc. Bradley Manning was sentenced Wednesday to 35 years in prison for giving hundreds of thousands of secret military and diplomatic documents to WikiLeaks in one of the nation's biggest leak cases since the Pentagon Papers more than a generation ago...
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Monia case continued in Scott County
(Local News ~ 08/21/13)
BENTON, Mo. -- A Scott County judge continued one of the cases against a Cape Girardeau fraud suspect Tuesday to give his lawyer time to ask the Missouri Supreme Court to move his case to another circuit. Keith Monia, 52, faces 15 felony charges in three cases spanning two counties, all but two stemming from allegations he took money from several clients -- most of them elderly -- who thought he was going to invest it in annuities plans for them...
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Corps hears about flood project from local officials
(Local News ~ 08/21/13)
NEW MADRID, Mo. -- Some of the faces have changed, but the top issue presented to the Mississippi River Commission during stops in New Madrid remains the same: the St. Johns Bayou-New Madrid Floodway Project. Only 75 days in office, U.S. Rep. Jason Smith, 8th District, already has heard from constituents that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers "is all too often becoming part of the problem with Mississippi River management and not the solution."...
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Man found shot in Cape Girardeau; home invasion reported in Illinois
(Local News ~ 08/21/13)
An early morning shooting Tuesday that sent one man to the hospital may be related to a reported home invasion in East Cape Girardeau, Ill., according to an investigator. About 3:30 a.m. Tuesday, a man with a gunshot wound was found at a carwash at Themis and Middle streets in Cape Girardeau, a Cape Girardeau police spokesman said, after police went to the carwash...
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Document: Scott County man burned mother's body, two dogs in car
(Local News ~ 08/21/13)
BENTON, Mo. -- Authorities accuse a Scott City man of strangling his mother, then burning her two dogs alive along with her body to cover up the crime. Murder charges were filed Monday and announced by the sheriff's department Tuesday against Neil Howland Jr. after his mother's body was found in a burning car off Scott County Road 323 on Aug. 7...
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Southeast Missouri State soccer team eager to resume winning ways
(College Sports ~ 08/21/13)
A successful program sees brighter days ahead after last year's 7-10-4 season
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Best-selling novelist Elmore Leonard, author of 'Killshot,' dies at 87
(Local News ~ 08/21/13)
DETROIT -- He was the master of his genre, the Dickens of Detroit, the Chaucer of Crime. Pretty much every novel Elmore Leonard wrote from the mid-1980s on was a best-seller, and every fan of crime stories knew his name. George Clooney was an admirer. So were Quentin Tarantino, Saul Bellow, Stephen King and millions of ordinary readers...
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Cape Girardeau to give money to other governments for storm sirens
(Local News ~ 08/21/13)
Two local cities and Cape Girardeau County soon may be able to boost their ability to provide early warnings of storms and other emergencies. Cape Girardeau's city council plans to give the county, Scott City and Jackson each a portion of an adjacent-community fund created when Isle Casino Cape Girardeau opened last fall. Three percent of the money generated by taxes and fees from the casino's operation goes into the fund, which the council plans to share with nearby communities each year...
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Postal Service: Change in local mail pickup time going smoothly
(Local News ~ 08/21/13)
The local change in the U.S. Postal Service's first-class mail pickup times to 1:30 p.m. instead of 5 p.m. has gone according to plan, the Postal Service says, but that doesn't mean local residents and businesses are happy about it, or even know about it...
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Full Moon
(Submitted Photo ~ 08/21/13)
Another full moon
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Canoeists on Lake Louise
(Submitted Photo ~ 08/21/13)
Canoeists on the beautiful Lake Louise in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada.
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Day at Bollinger Mill
(Submitted Photo ~ 08/21/13)
We took Lily and Logan for an afternoon at Bollinger Mill. They loved walking over the bridge and looking at the water. We had a great time!!!
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American Queen Steamboat
(Submitted Photo ~ 08/21/13)
The American Queen headed up river
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Perryville voters to decide on chief selection process Nov. 5
(Local News ~ 08/21/13)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- The Perryville Board of Aldermen on Tuesday unanimously approved an ordinance providing for a ballot measure to change the way the city chooses its police chief. Under state law, Perryville -- which is incorporated as a fourth-class city -- must elect a city marshal to serve as chief unless residents vote to let city leaders appoint a chief instead...
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California coast
(Submitted Photo ~ 08/21/13)
One of many beautiful scenes along Hwy 1 in California.
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Raffle Proceeds Benefit American Cancer Society
(Submitted Story ~ 08/21/13)
Cathy Pincksten owner of Merci purchased a raffle ticket from Cancer Gala Committee Members, Amanda Hunter & Alecia Robert. The winner of the raffle will get a fabulous Louis Vuitton bag and money clip and raffle ticket sales will benefit the American Cancer Society. Only 200 tickets are being sold. Tickets are still available for purchase through Friday at Merci or at the American Cancer Society office. For more information call 334-9358 or www.cureforcapegala.org...
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Shawnee Announces Bookstore Voucher Winners
(Submitted Story ~ 08/21/13)
Shawnee Announces Bookstore Voucher Winners Shawnee Community College announces winners of the 14 bookstore vouchers given away during the Registration Blitz, and New Student Orientation. Six $100 bookstore vouchers were given to students who registered for classes during "Registration Blitz Week" at each of the following locations:...
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District 32 staff continues safety training
(Submitted Story ~ 08/21/13)
While students enjoyed summer break from classes, the staff at Perry County School District 32 learned new ways to ensure the safety of everyone on campus. Summer training was offered in a variety of safety areas including first aid and CPR, fire suppression and medical triage, and intruder response...
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W.E. Walker-Lakenan, LLC Expands
(Submitted Story ~ 08/21/13)
Managing partners Joe Stahly and Chad Hartle have announced their newest location in Perryville, MO Effective July, 1 2013 W.E. Walker-Lakenan, LLC and Lakenan Insurance Agency in St. Genevieve/St. Louis have entered into an equal joint venture, purchasing the longtime established Lakenan Insurance agency of Perryville...
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Second person arrested in connection with murder of Scott City woman
(Local News ~ 08/21/13)
A second arrest has been made in connection with the murder of Scott City resident Cynthia Canoy. Tiffany Warner, 24, of Jackson and girlfriend of accused murderer Neil Howland, was arrested Wednesday afternoon. Warner is being charged with a class D felony of tampering with physical evidence in a felony prosecution...
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Scott County murder suspect makes first court appearance
(Local News ~ 08/21/13)
BENTON, Mo. -- A man accused of killing his mother then burning her body to cover up the crime made his first appearance Wednesday on the charges in Scott County. Neil Howland Jr., 25, of Scott City appeared via video Wednesday for arraignment after being charged with four felonies in connection with the Aug. 7 murder of his mother Cynthia Canoy, also of Scott City...
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Stahly Named Young Agent Of The Year
(Submitted Story ~ 08/21/13)
Jon Stahly, AIP, was named the 2013 "Young Agent of the Year" by the Missouri Association of Insurance Agents. The award was presented at MAIA's annuly leadership banquet at Tan Tar A Resort at Lake of the Ozarks. The annual award recoginizes an independent insurance agent under the age of 40 who has demonstrated dedication through involvement in state or local associations activities, through personal efforts to advance as an insurance professional, and through involvement in community activities.. ...
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Advance murder case moved to Dunklin County
(Local News ~ 08/21/13)
BLOOMFIELD, Mo. -- Matthew Cook will not stand trial in Stoddard County for his alleged role in a Feb. 19 killing at a McDonald's in Advance, Mo. Earlier this month, attorneys for Cook filed a request for a change of venue and judge in the case...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 08/21/13)
Today is Wednesday, Aug. 21, the 233th day of 2013. There are 132 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On August 21, 1983, Philippine opposition leader Benigno S. Aquino Jr., ending a self-imposed exile in the United States, was shot dead moments after stepping off a plane at Manila International Airport...
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Newborn granddaughter the big highlight of two-week vacation
(Column ~ 08/21/13)
I've been AWOL for the past two weeks. Put my quill pen aside and coordinated my absence with the Obama vacation. Hey, if he's not working, neither am I! I did return to the office with a new granddaughter, which was my original reason for fleeing the office...
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Welcome back
(Editorial ~ 08/21/13)
Many Southeast Missouri State University students are returning to town this week. The fall semester kicks off Monday. Freshmen will begin moving in Thursday. According to the university's news bureau, there are about 1,200 first-year students joining the university...
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Prayer 8/21/13
(Prayer ~ 08/21/13)
Lord Jesus, thank you for giving us peace even in the most troubling times. Amen.
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Charleston man arrested as suspect in shooting
(Local News ~ 08/21/13)
CHARLESTON, Mo. -- A man wanted in the Aug. 13 shooting of a Charleston man was arrested Monday. About 11:15 a.m. Monday, Charleston Department of Public Safety officers arrested Decarlos Clemons, 19, of Charleston for his involvement in the shooting of 20-year-old Christopher Smith, according to department director Robert Hearnes...
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Aretha Franklin 85 percent healed of unknown illness
(Entertainment ~ 08/21/13)
NEW YORK -- Aretha Franklin won't say what caused her latest health problems, but said she's had a "miraculous" recovery and is looking forward to performing soon. "My treatments are going very well. My last CT scan, my doctor at the CT scan and everyone sees this says that this is miraculous, absolutely miraculous," Franklin said...
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Emergency repairs close Broadway
(Local News ~ 08/21/13)
ADAM VOGLER ~ avogler@semissourian.com Workers with the city of Cape Girardeau use heavy equipment to break up part of the street Tuesday in the 700 block of Broadway between North Ellis Street and North Sprigg Street. ...
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Births 8/21/13
(Births ~ 08/21/13)
Son to Liaquat Ali Shaikh and Syeeda Rahiha Hassan of Cape Girardeau, Saint Francis Medical Center, 7:15 p.m. Monday, Aug. 12, 2013. Name, Muhammad Hamdaan. Weight, 5 pounds, 15 ounces. Second son. Ms. Hassan is the daughter of Ather Hassan and Rubina Begum of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. She and Shaikh are self-employed at Stunnas. He is the son of Abbas and Maimoona Shaikh of St. Charles, Mo...
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Out of the past 8/21/13
(Out of the Past ~ 08/21/13)
Tracy A. Carroll has begun his duties as the new associate minister at First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ); he is a native of St. Joseph, Mo., and grew up in Des Moines, Iowa. ORAN, Mo. -- For the first time in 40 years, steam railroad passenger service returns briefly to Oran, when the St. ...
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Woman's bad timing with a SWAT team nets a DWI charge
(Local News ~ 08/21/13)
One woman's night out ended badly Monday when she came home to find a SWAT team in her neighborhood, a police spokesman reported. A Cape Girardeau Police Department SWAT team was executing a search warrant in the 500 block of South Pacific Street when an intoxicated driver pulled up Monday evening, said Darin Hickey, public information officer for the department...
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Cape shooting may be related to Ill. home invasion
(Local News ~ 08/21/13)
An early morning shooting Tuesday that sent one man to the hospital may be related to a reported home invasion in East Cape Girardeau, Ill., according to an investigator. About 3:30 a.m. Tuesday, a man with a gunshot wound was found at a carwash at Themis and Middle streets in Cape Girardeau, a Cape Girardeau police spokesman said, after police went to the carwash...
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Road work 8/21/13
(Local News ~ 08/21/13)
Pavement repairs to reduce Route Z in Cape County Route OO in Cape County closed for bridge replacement -- From the Missouri Department of Transportation...
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Cape Girardeau fire report 8/21/13
(Police/Fire Report ~ 08/21/13)
The Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls Monday:...
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Cape Girardeau police report 8/21/13
(Police/Fire Report ~ 08/21/13)
The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. DWI...
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Wilma Myers
(Obituary ~ 08/21/13)
Wilma Mabel Myers, 91, formerly of Jackson, died Sunday, Aug. 18, 2013, in skilled nursing at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau. She was born May 3, 1922, at Old Appleton, daughter of Edward James and Nora M. Weisbrod Biri. She and Willard D. "Bill" Myers were married Sept. 25, 1940, at Benton, Mo...
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Robert Mouser
(Obituary ~ 08/21/13)
MORLEY, Mo. — Robert Mouser of Morley died Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2013, at Chaffee Nursing Center in Chaffee, Mo. Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
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Billy Luttrell
(Obituary ~ 08/21/13)
Billy J. Luttrell, 78, of Millersville died Monday, Aug. 20, 2013, at his home. Arrangements are incomplete at McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson.
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Patricia Jones
(Obituary ~ 08/21/13)
MARBLE HILL, Mo. -- Patricia E. Whitener Jones, 64, of Houston, Texas, formerly of Marble Hill passed away Friday, Aug. 2, 2013, in Houston. She was born April 15, 1949, at Scopus, Mo., daughter of David and Dorothy Osborn Whitener. Patricia was a seamstress and owner of E.K. Enterprise Upholstery in Houston...
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Henry Johnson
(Obituary ~ 08/21/13)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. — Henry Clyde Johnson, 71, of Perryville died Friday, Aug. 16, 2013, at his home. Service is private. Miller Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Frederick Franey
(Obituary ~ 08/21/13)
Frederick Joseph Franey, 71, of Cape Girardeau died Monday, Aug. 19, 2013, at his home. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until time of service Friday at McCombs Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau. Funeral service will be at 12:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, with the Revs. Zachery Strong and Phillip Roop officiating. A committal service with military honors will be at 3 p.m. Friday at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield...
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Linda Dinkins
(Obituary ~ 08/21/13)
Linda Dinkins of Perkins died Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2013, at her home. Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Chaffee, Mo., is in charge of arrangements.
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Marguerite Burke
(Obituary ~ 08/21/13)
DEXTER, Mo. -- Marguerite R. Burke, 84, of Dexter passed away Monday, Aug. 19, 2013, at Golden Living Center in Dexter. She was born April 23, 1929, in East Prairie, Mo., daughter of William B. and Elsie Tuttle Layton. She and James C. Burke were married July 23, 1946, in Dexter. He preceded her in death Nov. 1, 1993...
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Local players could fill key roles for Southeast Missouri State soccer team
(College Sports ~ 08/21/13)
The Southeast Missouri State soccer team has more often than not featured several local players on an annual basis since coach Heather Nelson started the program in 1999. That is again the case this season. The Redhawks have three players who graduated from area high schools...
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Cards allow Brewers to escape Central cellar
(Professional Sports ~ 08/21/13)
Milwaukee climbed out of a 3-0 hole and beat St. Louis 6-3
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Fisher chooses bland over showing Rams' hand
(Professional Sports ~ 08/21/13)
ST. LOUIS -- Jeff Fisher is determined to keep everyone guessing for the rest of the preseason. So you can expect the St. Louis Rams coach to bring out two more conservative game plans. "We've got a regular season we're concerned about," Fisher said. "We're throwing it and we're handing it off...
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OVC baseball tournament to remain in Tennessee
(College Sports ~ 08/21/13)
The Ohio Valley Conference announced Tuesday a three-year deal to continue to hold its annual baseball tournament at The Ballpark at Jackson in Jackson, Tenn. The deal ensures the 2014, 2015 and 2016 tournaments will be held at The Ballpark at Jackson. The 2014 event will be held May 21-25...
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Court indicts Musharraf in Bhutto killing
(International News ~ 08/21/13)
RAWALPINDI, Pakistan -- In an unprecedented ruling that tests the military's aura of inviolability, a court indicted former president and army chief Pervez Musharraf on Tuesday on murder charges stemming from the 2007 assassination of ex-Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto...
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20-year-old man charged in Georgia school shooting
(National News ~ 08/21/13)
DECATUR, Ga. -- A man with an assault rifle and other weapons exchanged gunfire with officers Tuesday at an Atlanta-area elementary school before surrendering, a police chief said, with dramatic overhead television footage capturing the young students racing out of the building, being escorted by teachers and police to safety. No one was injured...
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Area digest 8/21/13
(Community Sports ~ 08/21/13)
Betty Michel was medalist at the Women's Golf Association's recent event at Cape Giraradeau Country Club. Judi Brey and Mary Ellen Bean tied for second. Lance Bray and Allison Bray won the Parent-Child two-person scramble at Dalhousie with a 63. Troy Bell and Sarah Bell both had 66, while Troy Bell and Jonathan Bell also had 66...
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Cardinals' Shannon recovering from heart surgery
(Professional Sports ~ 08/21/13)
ST. LOUIS -- Mike Shannon, the former St. Louis Cardinals third baseman who has been a popular radio broadcaster for the team for more than 40 years, is recovering after heart surgery. The Cardinals said Wednesday that Shannon, 74, is resting comfortably and is expected to make a full recovery. He had surgery Monday to replace his aorta valve. The team said the surgery had been planned for some time...
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