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Top 10 stories of 2013
(Local News ~ 12/31/13)
Editor's note: This compilation of the top 10 stories of the year is based on voting by the Southeast Missourian newsroom staff. Reporters and editors suggested 20 stories; the 10 with the highest number of votes were selected.
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Home electricity use in US falling to 2001 levels
(Local News ~ 12/31/13)
NEW YORK -- The average amount of electricity consumed in U.S. homes has fallen to levels last seen more than a decade ago, back when the smartest device in people's pockets was a Palm pilot and anyone talking about a tablet was probably an archaeologist or a preacher...
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Kansas City couple claims $71.5M Powerball jackpot
(State News ~ 12/31/13)
PLATTE WOODS, Mo. -- A Kansas City, Mo., couple is having a happy holiday season after winning a $71.5 million Powerball jackpot in the Christmas night drawing. The Missouri Lottery said Monday in a news release that Kevin Carlson, 49, and his wife, whose name was not released, claimed the prize Thursday. Carlson celebrated his birthday the next day and has quit his job as a mechanic. His wife plans to keep working...
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Woman taken to hospital after domestic dispute
(Local News ~ 12/31/13)
A woman was taken to a hospital Saturday night to be treated for a cut to her arm after an altercation with her girlfriend, police reported. Police received a call at 7 p.m. Saturday about a domestic dispute, said public information officer Darin Hickey of the Cape Girardeau Police Department...
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Cape man accused of burglary, domestic assault
(Local News ~ 12/31/13)
A Cape Girardeau man is facing three felony charges after police received a report he broke into a home early Monday morning and brandished a gun. Demetrius Willis, 24, was charged with first-degree burglary, second-degree domestic assault and unlawful use of a weapon, online court records show...
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Fire that killed Jackson woman ruled accidental
(Local News ~ 12/31/13)
The Office of the State Fire Marshal/Division of Fire Safety has listed the fire that killed a Jackson woman Sunday as accidental and caused by smoking, communications director Mike O'Connell said in an email to the Southeast Missourian. Fire Safety is assisting the Jackson Fire Department, which is the lead agency, O'Connell said in the email...
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Thebes home 'a total loss' after fire
(Local News ~ 12/31/13)
THEBES, Ill. -- A house fire in Thebes that started early Monday morning rekindled later in the morning, summoning volunteer firefighters back to the scene. No one was at home at the time of the fire, said Larry Hale, assistant fire chief of the Thebes Volunteer Fire Department. The former wood residence at 123 Bean Ridge Road in Thebes was a "total loss and I mean a total loss," Hale said...
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Juvenile reports robbery in Cape Girardeau
(Local News ~ 12/31/13)
Police were investigating a report of an armed robbery Monday morning behind a gas station in the 500 block of South Sprigg Street. About 11:05 a.m., a juvenile reported he had been robbed of an undisclosed amount of money behind the Rhodes station at Sprigg Street and Highway 74, said public information officer Darin Hickey of the Cape Girardeau Police Department...
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Libla's bill advocates children's rights
(Local News ~ 12/31/13)
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. -- It takes too long to find permanency for children removed from their parents' care because of drug related problems, according to state Sen. Doug Libla of Poplar Bluff, R-Dist. 25. Libla has pre-filed a bill he will introduce in January regarding the termination of parental rights. Senate Bill 530 shifts the burden to parents to prove they are fit to care for their child in cases of possession, use or manufacturing of methamphetamine, heroin and cocaine...
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Case against murder suspect set for March
(Local News ~ 12/31/13)
The first-degree murder case against a Dexter, Mo., man is set to go to trial in March. Glen Scott Evans faces two counts of armed criminal action and one count each of first-degree murder and first-degree robbery in connection with the shooting death of Sean Crow, 34, a heavy equipment operator whose body was found Feb. 20 in a red pickup truck outside a fast-food restaurant in Advance, Mo...
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Morley, Mo., mayor charged with shoplifting
(Local News ~ 12/31/13)
A Southeast Missouri mayor is facing a misdemeanor charge for shoplifting. Jonathan McNeely, mayor of Morley, Mo., was given a citation to appear in municipal court by Cape Girardeau police about 7 p.m. Saturday and released after being detained by loss-prevention officers at Wal-Mart in Cape Girardeau. ...
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Fire is second this year in vacant house
(Local News ~ 12/31/13)
No one was hurt, but a Cape Girardeau firefighter had a near-miss Monday in a blaze that caused extensive damage to a vacant house on Benton Street -- the second fire in the structure this year. About 2:45 p.m. Monday, firefighters responded to a report of smoke coming from a structure at 801 S. Benton St...
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New year means Mo. wage hike, business tax cut
(State News ~ 12/31/13)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Wages will rise for Missouri's low-income workers and taxes will fall for some corporations as a result of laws taking effect with the new year. While that may be good news for some, it's not good enough for labor and business groups that want to see even further increases in Missouri's minimum wage or even deeper reductions in state tax rates...
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Christmas Tournament: Jackson beats Central to earn championship
(High School Sports ~ 12/31/13)
The top-seeded Indians remained undefeated as they topped third-seeded Central 59-55 to claim the title.
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Univ. of Mo. Extension Business Development Program releases economic results
(Submitted Story ~ 12/31/13)
University of Missouri Extension Business Development Program releases economic impact results for past three years In the past three years, the Missouri Small Business & Technical Assistance Centers (MO SBTDC) and Missouri Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (MO PTAC), programs of the University of Missouri Extension Business Development Program (BDP), have assisted Missouri companies with technical assistance and education resulting in the following results for client firms:...
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Christmas Tournament: Charleston bounces back for third place against SCC
(High School Sports ~ 12/31/13)
The Bluejays (7-4) overcame a sloppy start to capture third place with an 81-74 victory Monday night at the Show Me Center.
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Today in History
(National News ~ 12/31/13)
Today is Tuesday, Dec. 31, the 365th and final day of 2013. Today's Highlight in History: On Dec. 31, 1879, Thomas Edison first publicly demonstrated his electric incandescent light in Menlo Park, N.J. On this date: In 1775, during the Revolutionary War, the British repulsed an attack by Continental Army generals Richard Montgomery and Benedict Arnold at Quebec; Montgomery was killed...
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Celebrate the new year with ‘Auld Lang Syne'
(Editorial ~ 12/31/13)
The following is our annual New Year's Eve editorial. Tonight we celebrate the beginning of a new year. And the song that many will sing as the clock strikes midnight is "Auld Lang Syne." Here is an excerpt of the song. Should old acquaintance be forgot,...
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Guest column: Time to restore economic success
(Column ~ 12/31/13)
What do I wish for in 2014? No MO excuses! 2014 needs to be a time of bold actions, policy solutions and leadership. While our elected leaders jump through hoops every time a company utters the word "jobs," the reality is that Missouri's stagnant economy is trapped by Gov. Nixon and the state legislature's lack of vision...
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Cape Girardeau fire report 12/31/13
(Police/Fire Report ~ 12/31/13)
The Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls Sunday:...
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Births 12/31/13
(Births ~ 12/31/13)
Son to Gary DeWayne Williams and Patricia Macias of Cape Girardeau, Saint Francis Medical Center, 5:16 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, 2013. Name, Ayden Genie. Weight, 6 pounds, 11 ounces. Ms. Macias is the daughter of Rosalva Lara of Cape Girardeau and Jesus Macias of California. Williams is the son of Lohoma Williams of Cape Girardeau...
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Out of the past 12/31/13
(Out of the Past ~ 12/31/13)
Dennis Miller, the disparaging host of the "Saturday Night Live" comedic "Weekend Update" news feature, signed autographs at Storey's Food Giant in Cape Girardeau yesterday; Miller was here to promote his just-released video, "Live from Washington ... It's Dennis Miller."...
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Cape Girardeau police report 12/31/13
(Police/Fire Report ~ 12/31/13)
The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests Property damage Miscellaneous...
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Rick Youngblood
(Obituary ~ 12/31/13)
Rick Youngblood, 56, of Cape Girardeau died peacefully in his sleep Monday, Dec. 23, 2013, at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born March 30, 1957, in Anna, Ill., to Clarence and Maybell Miller Youngblood. Rick is survived by three very close cousins, Judy (Steve) Dunn of Metropolis, Ill., Sandy Dexter of Anna and Billy Joe Tucker of Cape Girardeau; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends...
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Walter Winkler
(Obituary ~ 12/31/13)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Walter J. "Wally" Wink-ler, 88, of Perryville died Monday, Dec. 30, 2013, at his home. He was born March 4, 1925, at Apple Creek, Mo., to Theodore and Louise Ponder Winkler. He married Zita Hennemann on Oct. 16, 1954, at Apple Creek...
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Elmer Underwood
(Obituary ~ 12/31/13)
BLOOMFIELD, Mo. -- Elmer Underwood, 88, of Bloomfield passed away Saturday, Dec. 28, 2013, at his home. He was born June 16, 1925, at Bloomfield, son of Roy and Josie Quick Underwood. He and Anna Lois Cook were married Jan. 30, 1946. She preceded him in death Sept. 29, 1993...
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Jon Thomas
(Obituary ~ 12/31/13)
BENTON, Mo. -- Jon J. Thomas, 44, of Benton died Thursday, Dec. 26, 2013, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. A memorial service with full military rites will be at 3 p.m. Friday at Unity Baptist Church, with the Rev. Dennis Lowe officiating...
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Delphine Schnurbusch
(Obituary ~ 12/31/13)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Delphine Schnurbsuch, 83, of Perryville died Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013, at Independence Care Center. She was born April 27, 1930, at Apple Creek, Mo., to Joseph Leo and Hermina Helena Wingerter Schnurbusch. Delphine was a former member of St. Joseph Catholic Church at Apple Creek, and a current member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Perryville...
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Sandra Riggins
(Obituary ~ 12/31/13)
Sandra L. Riggins, 59, of Jackson died Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013, in a fire at her home. A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church in Perryville, Mo. Burial will be private. Miller Family Funeral Home in Perryville is in charge of arrangements...
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Bobby Pecord
(Obituary ~ 12/31/13)
MILLER CITY, Ill. -- Robert Joseph "Bobby" Pecord, 77, of Miller City passed away Saturday, Dec. 28, 2013, at his home. He was born March 29, 1936, at Mound City, Ill., son of Merlin and Lena Deckard Pecord. Bobby was an Air Force veteran. He was a retired farmer, and owned and operated Sleepy's Lounge and Campground 15 years in the Horseshoe Lake area. He was a member and served as past president of Alexander-Pulaski County Sportsmen's Club of Miller City...
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Rita Hinkebein
(Obituary ~ 12/31/13)
ORAN, Mo. -- Rita Clara Kieffer Hinkebein, 88, of Maryland Heights, Mo., fortified with the sacraments of holy mother church, passed away peacefully Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013, at her home with family and friends by her side. She was a native of Oran...
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Justin Green
(Obituary ~ 12/31/13)
Justin C. Green, 34, of Central City, Colo., formerly of Cape Girardeau, died Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2013, at his home. He was born Sept. 14, 1979, in Sikeston, Mo. Justin attended St. Vincent Grade School and Central High School in Cape Girardeau, and Le Cordon Bleu in Las Vegas. ...
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William Frierson
(Obituary ~ 12/31/13)
William Henry Frierson, 75, of Cape Girardeau died Friday, Dec. 27, 2013, at Landmark Hospital. He was born Jan. 24, 1938, in Columbia, Tenn., to Sam H. and Janie Wilson Frierson. He and Callie S. Davis were married Aug. 4, 2004, in Cape Girardeau. William was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in the Korean War...
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Charley Foulk
(Obituary ~ 12/31/13)
ROCKVIEW, Mo. -- Charley C. Foulk, 70, of Rockview passed away Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013, at the family home. He was born Feb. 16, 1943, in Fornfelt to Clifford B. and Laura Bernice Lipe Foulk. He married Charlotte Ann Schott on May 11, 1963. Charley was a veteran of the United States Air Force...
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It's ‘wait till next year' again for the Rams
(Professional Sports ~ 12/31/13)
ST. LOUIS -- If the Rams had any games left on the schedule, rookie Tavon Austin said he would have definitely been back from a high-ankle sprain that sidelined him three games. And that would have at least made for some more excitement for St. Louis...
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Health beat: Your New Year quit smoking plan
(Community ~ 12/31/13)
If your New Year's resolution is to quit smoking, you're in good company. It's a popular goal and many, many people succeed. There are more former smokers in the United States -- nearly 50 million -- than current smokers. Planning ahead can help make your healthy resolution a reality. Two good resources to help you quit are smokefree.gov and 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669), where you can get free advice and support...
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UNOS to oversee transplants of hands, faces
(Community ~ 12/31/13)
WASHINGTON -- Sure your liver or kidney could save someone's life. But would you donate your hands, or your face? Signing up to become an organ donor may get more complicated than just checking a box on your driver's license. The government is preparing to regulate the new field of hand and face transplants as it does standard organ transplants, giving more Americans who are disabled or disfigured by injury, illness or combat a chance at this radical kind of reconstruction...
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Southeast women set for conference play
(College Sports ~ 12/31/13)
The Redhawks will host Belmont in their OVC opener at 2 p.m. Sunday.
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Body clock may be to blame when tots fight sleep
(Community ~ 12/31/13)
WASHINGTON -- "Just one more story, please?" "I need a glass of water." "Mom, I can't sleep!" When youngsters continually struggle to fall asleep at night, new research suggests maybe their body clock doesn't match their bedtime. That doesn't mean tots should be up at all hours...
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Russia bombings kill 31, raise concern on Olympics
(International News ~ 12/31/13)
MOSCOW -- Two suicide bombings in as many days have killed 31 people and raised concerns that Islamic militants have begun a terrorist campaign in Russia that could stretch into the Sochi Olympics in February. Russian and international Olympic officials insisted the site of the games, protected by layers of security, is completely safe...
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Officials urging evacuation near N.D. derailment
(National News ~ 12/31/13)
CASSELTON, N.D. -- Authorities urged residents to evacuate a small North Dakota town Monday night after a mile-long train carrying crude oil derailed outside of town, shaking residents with a series of explosions that sent flames and black smoke skyward...
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Feds announce test sites for drone aircraft
(National News ~ 12/31/13)
LAS VEGAS -- Six states were named Monday by federal officials to develop test sites for drones -- a critical next step for the burgeoning industry that could one day produce thousands of unmanned aircraft for use by businesses, farmers and researchers...
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Congress letting 55 tax breaks expire at end of the year
(National News ~ 12/31/13)
WASHINGTON -- In an almost annual ritual, Congress is letting a package of 55 popular tax breaks expire at the end of the year, creating uncertainty -- once again -- for millions of individuals and businesses. Lawmakers let these tax breaks lapse almost every year, even though they save businesses and individuals billions of dollars. And almost every year, Congress eventually renews them, retroactively, so taxpayers can claim them by the time they file their tax returns...
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Christmas Tournament: Notre Dame survives Oran rally in fifth-place game
(High School Sports ~ 12/31/13)
The Bulldogs won 71-68 after the Eagles rally fell short in the final seconds.
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Christmas Tournament: Below's 35 leads Advance past Oak Ridge in consolation final
(High School Sports ~ 12/31/13)
The senior guard scored 17 of his game-high 35 points in the fourth quarter, helping the Hornets complete a furious comeback and force an overtime before Advance captured an 83-77 victory over Oak Ridge.
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Route PP in Cape County closed for accident cleanup
(Local News ~ 12/31/13)
Route PP in Cape Girardeau County, between Highway 72 and County Road 330, will be closed for clean up of an accident. The work will take place from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. today, according to a news release from the Missouri Department of Transportation. All work is weather permitting. Work zones will be marked with signs. Motorists are urged to use caution while traveling near the area. For more information, contact MoDOT's Customer Service Center at 888-275-6636 or visit modot.org/southeast...
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Prayer 12/31/13
(Prayer ~ 12/31/13)
O Lord Jesus, may we place our hope in you, our precious Savior. Amen.
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Charles Nenninger
(Obituary ~ 12/31/13)
Charles "Chip" Nenninger, 34, of Cape Girardeau passed away Monday, Dec. 30, 2013, at Southeast Hospital. He was born Aug. 19, 1979, in Cape Girardeau, to Charles B. and Debra Taylor Nenninger. Chip graduated from Jackson High School in 1999. He was the manager for the football, track and basketball teams for the Indians. Chip loved movies and trivia, spending time with his family and his niece, Hailey. Fishing and hunting were passions of his life, which he shared with his father...
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