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Settlement nears in lawsuit over Schnucks breach
(State News ~ 10/24/13)
ST. LOUIS (AP) - The suburban the St. Louis-based grocery chain Schnucks Markets has agreed to a settlement in a class-action lawsuit stemming from a computer system breach that compromised credit and debit cards of about 2.4 million customers. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that a preliminary settlement was presented to St. Louis Circuit Judge David Dowd on Wednesday. The judge is expected to rule in the coming weeks...
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Cease-and-desist letter issued by Greenville School District
(Local News ~ 10/24/13)
A Williamsville, Mo., man has been issued a cease-and-desist letter, urging him to "immediately cease making defamatory statements" against a local school official. The letter, from Mickes Goldman O'Toole LLC, is addressed to Brian Becker on behalf of Greenville superintendent Todd Porter. It says failure to immediately cease making defamatory statements "may result in legal action against you."...
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Three Rivers, Missouri State sign agreement for campus in Willow Springs
(Local News ~ 10/24/13)
WILLOW SPRINGS, Mo. -- Three Rivers College made official Tuesday an agreement that will allow it to open the institution's sixth full-service off-campus location. The college will partner with Missouri State University to provide college-level courses in Willow Springs. The pair signed an agreement during a ceremony at Willow Springs High School to form the South Central Education Consortium...
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Author, physician Ben Carson to speak Feb. 22 in Sikeston
(Local News ~ 10/24/13)
SIKESTON, Mo. -- It was education and determination that took Ben Carson from a life of poverty to becoming one of the nation's most renowned physicians. In February, Carson will be in Sikeston to talk about his life and the country he says made it possible...
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BioKyowa Visiting Japanese Scholar selected
(Local News ~ 10/24/13)
The Center for Faulkner Studies at Southeast Missouri State University has announced the selection of the 2013 BioKyowa Visiting Japanese Scholar, Dr. Satoshi Kanazawa, professor of letters at Kyoto Prefectural University. The award is sponsored by BioKyowa Inc., a Cape Girardeau business with headquarters in Japan, according to a news release from Southeast...
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Red Sox beat Cardinals 8-1 in World Series opener
(Professional Sports ~ 10/24/13)
BOSTON -- Given a bit of help by the umpires and a lot more by the Cardinals, the Boston Red Sox turned this World Series opener into a laugher. Mike Napoli hit a three-run double right after the umps reversed a blown call, Jon Lester made an early lead stand up and the Red Sox romped past sloppy St. Louis 8-1 Wednesday night for their ninth straight Series win...
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Health care sign-up snags; White House to move deadline
(National News ~ 10/24/13)
WASHINGTON -- On the defensive, the Obama administration acknowledged Wednesday its problem-plagued health insurance website didn't get enough testing before going live and hinted it would change the signup deadline for individual coverage. The administration said technicians were deep into the job of fixing major computer snags but provided no timetable...
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Compensation study on SEMO Regents agenda
(Local News ~ 10/24/13)
When it meets today, the Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents will consider approving recommendations made by J.W. Terrill, a St. Louis firm hired by the university to conduct a salary equity study. The meeting is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. in the Board of Regents Room of Academic Hall. The board is expected to go into a closed session first, then reconvene in open session at 12:30 p.m., according to the university. Attendees should enter Academic Hall at the northeast door...
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Emotion, finances keep women with abusive partners
(Local News ~ 10/24/13)
"Cass" knew her husband's behavior was irrational -- and potentially dangerous. He questioned her when she put on makeup or shaved her legs before work. He bugged her van and confronted her with the recordings, claiming he could hear a man's voice in the vehicle with her -- a voice no one else could hear...
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Acting Out! livens up with 'Dead'
(Local News ~ 10/24/13)
A suspenseful battle between the living and the undead will be fought on stage when Acting Out!'s "Night of the Living Dead" debuts tonight at the band shell in Jackson City Park. A stage adaptation of George A. Romero's classic horror film, "Night of the Living Dead," is scheduled for 7 p.m. tonight, Friday and Saturday and will be the last production of the 2013 Acting Out! season...
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Celebrating National Caregivers Month in Cape
(Submitted Story ~ 10/24/13)
"Together We Care Conference" will take place on November 8, 2013 from 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. in Cape Girardeau. The SADI Independent Living Services Building at 755 S. Kingshighway will be the site of the free event in celebration of National Family Caregivers Month...
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The Humane Society's Featured Pet
(Submitted Photo ~ 10/24/13)
Benny is 7 years old. He is neutered and declawed. His owner went into a nursing home and now Benny needs a home! Benny is available for adoption at the Humane Society, 573-334-5837.
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Fall Festival
(Submitted Story ~ 10/24/13)
Come join Mount Auburn Christian Church on October 31 from 6pm-8pm for our Fall Festival! Come enjoy FREE food & games, a bounce house, & much more! Dress up, eat some cotton candy & popcorn & have a safe family friendly Halloween. Mount Auburn is located at 930 N. Mt. Auburn Rd, Cape Girardeau, MO. For more information contact the church at 573-803-2050 or mtauburncc.org...
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Castor River
(Submitted Photo ~ 10/24/13)
a day at castor river
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Nelson receives House Resolution
(Submitted Story ~ 10/24/13)
James Nelson, retired teacher/principal of Jackson High School was honored on Sept. 28 at the Jackson High School class of 1953 60 reunion banquet held at the Jackson Senior Center. Nelson is the sole surviving teacher from the class of 1953. He received a Missouri House Resolution from State Representative Donna Lichtenegger, recognizing his lifetime achievements. The resolution was presented by Shirley Young, mistress of ceremonies...
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Oak Ridge 3rd Graders Learn Preparedness
(Submitted Photo ~ 10/24/13)
Recently, the 3rd grade class at Oak Ridge Elementary School took part in the American Red Cross Pillowcase Project. The program emphasizes the importance of developing an emergency communications plan, fire evacuation plan and emergency contact cards...
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"It's All about the Kids" Jackson Kiwanis 5K run/w
(Submitted Story ~ 10/24/13)
5K run/walk "It's all about the kids", 8am Sat., Nov. 9, 2013, at Orchard Elementary School, 1402 Orchard Drive, Jackson. Sponsored by the Jackson Kiwanis Club. Registration forms are available at jacksonmokiwanis.org or caperoadrunners.org. For more information call Roger Jespersen, 572-803-0757...
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Missouri Gov. Nixon heads security, public safety panel
(State News ~ 10/24/13)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon says he has been chosen to head up a public safety committee for the National Governors Association. Nixon said Wednesday the association's Homeland Security and Public Safety Committee focuses on the National Guard, criminal justice and veterans affairs, as well as other security and safety issues...
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Sen. Blunt wants response to attacks on Christians
(State News ~ 10/24/13)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt wants the State Department to respond to recent attacks on Christians in Egypt. The Missouri Republican joined Tennessee's GOP senators, Lamar Alexander and Bob Corker, in a letter to the State Department. They want the U.S. to urge Egypt's government to take steps to protect Coptic Christian churches, communities and individuals...
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Raids in Mo., Kan. target synthetic marijuana
(State News ~ 10/24/13)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Law enforcement officers in Missouri and Kansas served 45 search warrants and made 31 arrests in an operation to crack down on synthetic drugs commonly known as K2. The Kansas City Star reported a dozen local, state and federal law enforcement agencies took part in raids Tuesday in the Kansas City metropolitan area and Topeka, Kan. They seized roughly 24,000 individual packages of the synthetic drugs and more than $100,000 in cash by midafternoon...
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Power plant ash hits part of Springfield
(State News ~ 10/24/13)
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- A power plant malfunction caused fly-ash to billow over part of Springfield. City Utilities spokesman Joel Alexander said the ash is normally captured in a scrubber system, but the malfunction allowed the ash to be emitted through the top of a stack at the John Twitty Energy Center and into the atmosphere...
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Nixon plans 'significant down payment' for schools
(State News ~ 10/24/13)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon said Wednesday he will propose "a real investment in our K-12 classrooms and make a significant down payment" toward full funding for public schools. The Democratic governor wants to fully fund Missouri's school formula by the time he leaves office in January 2017. He said the improving economy has created an opportunity to invest in Missouri's children...
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Officials: Help prevent deer disease spread
(State News ~ 10/24/13)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Missouri's firearms deer season takes place next month, and conservation officials are asking hunters to help prevent the spread of chronic wasting disease. The disease is deadly to deer, but there is no evidence it can affect humans. Deer can be affected through exposure to soil containing abnormal proteins that are called prions. The prions can get into soil when infected deer decompose on the surface...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 10/24/13)
Today is Thursday, Oct. 24, the 297th day of 2013. There are 68 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Oct. 24, 1962, a naval quarantine of Cuba ordered by President John F. Kennedy went into effect during the missile crisis; the blockade was aimed at interdicting the delivery of offensive weapons to the island...
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Homecoming
(Editorial ~ 10/24/13)
Southeast Missouri State University will welcome thousands of graduates back to campus this weekend to celebrate tradition and the future of the university. Homecoming is a major undertaking. Activities started earlier in the week and kick into high gear tonight when Academic Hall is reopened with a 5:30 p.m. ...
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Exemptions from Obamacare
(Letter to the Editor ~ 10/24/13)
Our dictator-in-chief holds a news conference claiming that the coverage and premiums under Obamacare are a really good deal for all Americans. If it's all that good, Mr. President, why aren't you and all of the other politicians in Washington enrolled in it? Oh, that's right. You're all "exempt." That is just so wrong!...
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Support for Empty Bowls
(Letter to the Editor ~ 10/24/13)
Last season, thanks to community support, we received more than $6,700 in donations toward the Salvation Army's community meals. This year, our 8th annual Empty Bowls banquet will be from noon to 2 p.m. Nov. 3 at the Salvation Army, 701 Good Hope. Admission is $12 at the door with all proceeds benefiting the meals with friends program...
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Speak Out 10/24/13
(Speak Out ~ 10/24/13)
Obama is saying that people shouldn't listen to radio hosts who are against him. I challenge Barack Obama to debate Rush Limbaugh on television or on radio. Obama would not win. Well, they did it to us again. The gas stations went up 15 cents in one day. I've been watching the price of crude, and it hasn't gone up; as a matter of fact, it's gone down. Why do the gas prices go up 15 cents per gallon in one day? It will take months for it to get down to where it was...
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Sex offender's freedom in U.S. ends abruptly
(National News ~ 10/24/13)
SEATTLE -- For a few weeks, Michael Sean Stanley managed to cut away from a troubled life in Canada and navigate a bizarre pathway to freedom. The sex offender removed his electronic monitoring bracelet, eluded a Canadian manhunt and headed for the border. He was allowed to cross into Washington state, where local authorities told the U.S. citizen to register as a sex offender but didn't arrest him, since he'd committed no crimes here...
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Detroit bankruptcy trial starts
(National News ~ 10/24/13)
DETROIT -- An attorney representing Detroit urged a judge Wednesday to allow the city to fix staggering financial problems through bankruptcy, arguing that without it about 65 cents of every tax dollar eventually would be gobbled up by debts and other obligations...
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Pope Francis expels German ‘luxury bishop' from diocese
(International News ~ 10/24/13)
VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis expelled a German bishop from his diocese Wednesday pending the outcome of a church inquiry into his new $43 million residence complex. The Vatican didn't say how long Bishop Franz-Peter Tebartz-van Elst, 53, would spend away from the diocese of Limburg but it refused calls to remove him permanently. It gave no information on where he would go or what he would do...
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Tropical Storm Raymond weakens, spares Mexico
(International News ~ 10/24/13)
ACAPULCO, Mexico -- A weakening Tropical Storm Raymond moved away from Mexico's Pacific coast Wednesday, granting relief to a region devastated by a storm last month. At its peak, Raymond was a Category 3 hurricane with winds of 125 mph that threatened to collide with the Mexican coast. But it spun in place offshore for more than a day before heading out to sea, largely sparing the already sodden region...
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Troy Lingle
(Obituary ~ 10/24/13)
ADVANCE, Mo. -- Troy Duane Lingle, 63, of Advance passed away Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2013, at his home. He was born June 21, 1950, at Bonne Terre, Mo., son of Troy Albert and Rosetta Humphreys Lingle. He and Gail Brown were married Dec. 19, 1970, at Arnold, Mo...
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Births 10/24/13
(Births ~ 10/24/13)
Daughter to Donald Lemoin Jeffries and Amber Dawn Reynolds of Cape Girardeau, Saint Francis Medical Center, 12:12 a.m. Monday, Sept. 30, 2013. Name, Aubrey Layne. Weight, 5 pounds, 6 ounces. Third child, second daughter. Ms. Reynolds is the daughter of Mathew Reynolds and Sheila Reynolds of Cape Girardeau. She is deli manager at BG's Olde Tyme Deli and Saloon. Jeffries is the son of Don Jeffries and Annette Jeffries of Cape Girardeau. He is a maintenance worker at Sports Academy...
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Out of the past 10/24/13
(Out of the Past ~ 10/24/13)
There was bumper-to-bumper traffic all afternoon yesterday at Trail of Tears State Park as thousands turned out to view a wagon train and riders making the trek from North Carolina to Oklahoma to commemorate the Trail of Tears forced march of the Cherokee Indians 150 years ago...
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Cape Girardeau police report 10/24/13
(Police/Fire Report ~ 10/24/13)
The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Summonses Burglary Theft Miscellaneous...
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Cape Girardeau fire report 10/24/13
(Police/Fire Report ~ 10/24/13)
Firefighters responded to the following calls Monday:...
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Jackson police report 10/24/13
(Police/Fire Report ~ 10/24/13)
The Jackson Police Department released the following items. Summonses Theft Miscellaneous...
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Biden: U.S. on cusp of mental health changes
(National News ~ 10/24/13)
BOSTON -- Vice President Joe Biden said Wednesday the country is on the cusp of what he called "remarkable changes" in the treatment of mental illness. Speaking at a forum on mental health to mark the 50th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy's signing of the Community Mental Health Act, Biden said the human brain is the new frontier for exploration...
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Tests: Baby born with HIV may be cured
(National News ~ 10/24/13)
Doctors now have convincing evidence they put HIV into remission, hopefully for good, in a Mississippi baby born with the AIDS virus -- a medical first that is prompting a look at how hard and fast such cases should be treated. The case was reported earlier this year, but some doctors were skeptical the baby was really infected rather than testing positive because of exposure to virus in the mom's blood...
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Soft-spoken teen accused of killing popular teacher
(National News ~ 10/24/13)
DANVERS, Mass. -- A well-liked teacher was found slain in woods behind this quiet Massachusetts town's high school, and a 14-year-old boy who was found walking along a state highway overnight was charged with killing her. Blood found in a second-floor school bathroom helped lead investigators to the body of Colleen Ritzer, a 24-year-old math teacher at Danvers High School who was reported missing when she didn't come home from work Tuesday, Essex District Attorney Jonathan Blodgett said...
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Deputies shoot, kill 13-year-old
(National News ~ 10/24/13)
SANTA ROSA, Calif. -- Northern California sheriff's deputies have shot and killed a 13-year-old boy after repeatedly telling him to drop what turned out to be a replica assault rifle, sheriff's officials and family members said. Two Sonoma County deputies on patrol saw the boy walking with what appeared to be a high-powered weapon Tuesday afternoon in Santa Rosa, sheriff's Lt. Dennis O'Leary said...
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Judge orders release of JonBenet grand jury docs
(National News ~ 10/24/13)
DENVER -- A Colorado judge Wednesday ordered the release of the 1999 grand jury indictment in the killing of 6-year-old JonBenet Ramsey, possibly shedding light on why prosecutors decided against charging her parents in her death. Senior District Court Judge J. ...
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Bombing suspect may blame brother
(National News ~ 10/24/13)
BOSTON -- Dzhokhar Tsarnaev's lawyers may try to save him from the death penalty in the Boston Marathon bombing by arguing he fell under the murderous influence of his older brother, legal experts say. The outlines of a possible defense came into focus this week when it was learned Tsarnaev's attorneys are trying to get access to investigative records implicating the now-dead brother in a grisly triple slaying committed in 2011...
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3-month-old Prince George is christened in London
(Entertainment ~ 10/24/13)
LONDON -- Dressed in a lace-and-satin gown designed in the 1840s, Britain's 3-month-old future monarch, Prince George, was christened Wednesday with water from the River Jordan at a rare gathering of four generations of the royal family. The occasion had historic overtones: the presence of Britain's 87-year-old monarch and three future kings, Princes Charles, William and, of course, little George...
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Norway tried to stop suspect in Kenyan mall attack
(International News ~ 10/24/13)
OSLO, Norway -- Norway's domestic intelligence service tried to prevent one of the suspected gunmen in the Nairobi mall attack from joining Somali militants more than three years ago, but failed to talk him out of it, the agency's chief said Wednesday...
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Mixed bag when U.S. exam scores compared globally
(National News ~ 10/24/13)
WASHINGTON -- So how do U.S. eighth-graders do in math and science when compared to their peers around the globe? Turns out it matters which state they live in, according to a study being released today. Massachusetts was the top performing state, but it lagged behind some Asian countries in terms of its students' overall score on exams and the number of high achievers...
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Women tell of surviving domestic violence
(Local News ~ 10/24/13)
For the first 20 years of their relationship, "Cass'" husband was a near-ideal mate. "It was great. He was a good husband. He was attentive. I couldn't have asked for better," the Southeast Missouri woman said, speaking on condition of anonymity. Then her husband suffered a stroke, and his behavior changed abruptly...
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Auburn transfer Josh Langford forced to remain patient
(College Sports ~ 10/24/13)
Patience will be a virtue for Josh Langford over the next several weeks. He's got no choice. That doesn't mean Southeast Missouri State's highly touted basketball transfer from Auburn won't be anxious. "I'm going to be very anxious. I'm going to be ready to get out there," Langford said with a smile...
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Kelly sets sights on state title
(High School Sports ~ 10/24/13)
For the Kelly softball team, a trip to the final four is tradition. The Hawks have made it to the state semifinals 15 times since the program began in 1980, including seven times in the past 10 seasons. But titles have been elusive for the Hawks, whose last state title came in 2004...
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Lester, Red Sox rout Cardinals in opener
(Professional Sports ~ 10/24/13)
BOSTON -- Given a bit of help by the umpires and a lot more by the Cardinals, the Boston Red Sox turned this World Series opener into a laugher. Mike Napoli hit a three-run double right after the umps reversed a blown call, Jon Lester made an early lead stand up and the Red Sox romped past sloppy St. Louis 8-1 Wednesday night for their ninth straight Series win...
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Merkel calls Obama, complains about spying
(International News ~ 10/24/13)
BERLIN -- German Chancellor Angela Merkel complained to President Barack Obama on Wednesday after learning U.S. intelligence may have targeted her mobile phone, saying that would be "a serious breach of trust" if confirmed. For its part, the White House denied the U.S. is listening in on Merkel's phone calls now...
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Things in a relationship that should send up red flags
(Local News ~ 10/24/13)
* Is your partner jealous and possessive? n Has your partner ever stalked anyone for any reason? Source: Safe House for Women...
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Reporter recalls Marine barracks blast 30 years on
(National News ~ 10/24/13)
It had been a massive, four-story building that had withstood airstrikes and artillery -- now reduced to a mountain of rubble. Enormous chunks of concrete, their twisted steel reinforcements ripped bare, balanced precariously on piles of debris. Only cracked concrete frames on the ground floor bore any semblance to what had stood there before...
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Cape Girardeau County Commission agenda 10/24/13
(Local News ~ 10/24/13)
Administrative Office Building 1 Barton Square, Jackson 9 a.m. today Open session Discussion and possible action 1 Barton Square, Jackson, Mo...
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Prayer 10/24/13
(Prayer ~ 10/24/13)
O Lord Jesus, we lift our eyes to you, our Deliverer and Savior. Amen.
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High school roundup: Bulldogs roll past Indians
(High School Sports ~ 10/24/13)
The Notre Dame boys soccer team continued its late-season surge with Wednesday night's 3-0 win at Jackson. Devin Ziegler led the Bulldogs with two goals and Chandler Dorris added a goal. Benjamin Parsons and Russell Beussink recorded assists. "We are not making the same mistakes that we made in the beginning of the season," said Notre Dame coach Matt Vollink, whose squad improved to 10-9-1. "I like how this team has come together and progressed."...
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Southeast fall baseball series starts today
(College Sports ~ 10/24/13)
The Southeast Missouri State baseball team's annual fall Red & Black intrasquad series will begin with the opening game today at 3 p.m. at Capaha Field. The five-game series continues at 5 p.m. Friday, followed by contests Oct. 31 at 3 p.m., Nov. 1 at 5 p.m. and Nov. 5 at 3 p.m...
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Dexter senior looks ahead at college majors and which university to attend: Harvard, Yale or Washington?
(Community ~ 10/24/13)
Jacob Robinson is going to have some tough choices to make in the coming year. But every high school senior should be so lucky. The Dexter High School senior will most likely have to choose from among Harvard University, Washington University or Yale University for his college destination...
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Hooked on Science: Seeds in a pumpkin
(Community ~ 10/24/13)
Using a little science you can determine how many seeds are in a pumpkin without dissecting the pumpkin. Materials Instructions STEP 1: Weigh, determine the diameter and circumference of each pumpkin and count the lines on each pumpkin. Record your information...
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Next calendar 10/24/13
(Community ~ 10/24/13)
TODAY NEW MOVIES EVENTS FRIDAY EVENTS SATURDAY EVENTS SUNDAY EVENTS NEXT WEEK NEW MOVIES NEW RELEASES GAMES DVDs CDs...
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Who's next 10/24/13
(Community ~ 10/24/13)
Olivia Bradshaw, a senior at the University of Central Missouri, was part of the crew for the university's production of "A Thai Tale" that ran from Sept. 22 to 24. Bradshaw, daughter of Joseph Bradshaw and Diann Bradshaw-Ulmer of Scott City, was the sound designer for the production. Bradshaw was a 2010 graduate of Scott City High School. The University of Central Missouri is in Warrensburg, Mo...
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