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Multilayered, multi-tasking the norm for Central senior
(Community ~ 01/02/14)
Caleb Jones is a young man with many layers. He plays football for the Cape Girardeau Central High School Tigers, he's a newly minted Eagle Scout, he does American Indian dancing and he loves anything to do with military history. In Boy Scouts for about three years, Jones has raced up the ranks, earning the Eagle Scout designation in June. He was recognized for that accomplishment with an honor court in December...
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Justice delays health law's birth control mandate
(National News ~ 01/02/14)
WASHINGTON -- The Supreme Court has thrown a hitch into President Barack Obama's new health care law by blocking a requirement that some religion-affiliated organizations provide health insurance that includes birth control. Justice Sonia Sotomayor late Tuesday night decided to block implementation of the contraceptive coverage requirement, only hours before the law's insurance coverage went into effect on New Year's Day...
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Red Kettle drive still needs contributions
(Local News ~ 01/02/14)
The Salvation Army's Red Kettle campaign in Cape Girardeau is about 70 percent of the way toward its $384,000 goal, Capt. Ronnie Amick said Tuesday. Although the kettles are gone, people still can donate by mail or online at tsacapegirardeau.org. Kettles are usually put out the weekend before Thanksgiving or Thanksgiving week and are removed Christmas Eve, Amick said...
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Hikers mark 2014's first day at Trail of Tears Park
(Local News ~ 01/02/14)
Whether their reason was to get a jump-start on a New Year's resolution for fitness or just enjoy a little time outdoors, several Southeast Missouri residents joined the Missouri Department of Natural Resources on Wednesday at Trail of Tears State Park for an annual First Day Hike...
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Firefighter treated for minor injuries after fall
(Local News ~ 01/02/14)
The Cape Girardeau firefighter who fell through a floor while trying to extinguish a blaze at a vacant house Monday ended up going to the hospital with minor injuries later in the evening, a supervisor said. Capt. Dean Lynn didn't stop working after he fell partway through the floor Monday afternoon while fighting a fire at 801 S. Benton St., assistant chief Mark Hasheider said...
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Southeast SportsCare Presents Sportsmanship Award
(Submitted Photo ~ 01/02/14)
This year's recipient of the Southeast SportsCare Sportsmanship Award was Ryan Foltz, a senior at Meadow Heights High School. A $300 check was presented to the Meadow Heights Athletic Department in his honor at the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament. ...
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SOTO Expands into New Market
(Submitted Story ~ 01/02/14)
David E. Soto of SOTO Property Solutions announced the signing of two contracts to manage several properties in the greater St. Louis area. "These two contracts are just the start of our planned growth in the St. Louis market" says Soto. "Our goal was to set up infrastructure using today's technology to allow us to go beyond the Cape Girardeau area. ...
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Dingeldein Gala to recognize artists, contributions
(Local News ~ 01/02/14)
A festive evening for the arts is set for 6 to 8 p.m. Friday when the Arts Council of Southeast Missouri announces recipients of the Otto F. Dingeldein and Friend of the Arts awards. The gala will be held at the Historic Oliver-Leming House in Cape Girardeau. Murielle Gaither, executive director of the arts council, said about 100 people are expected. The 6 to 8 p.m. time frame is a time change, announced Monday by the organization...
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State audit gives Bollinger County a low rating
(Local News ~ 01/02/14)
Southeast Missouri's Bollinger County received the second-lowest possible rating on an audit issued by the state Monday. Auditor Tom Schweich gave the county a "fair" rating after finding problems with controls and procedures in several offices and a potential law violation related to the amount of taxes being levied on residents...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 01/02/14)
Today is Thursday, Jan. 2, the second day of 2014. There are 363 days left in the year. Today's Highlights in History: On Jan. 2, 1974, President Richard Nixon signed legislation requiring states to limit highway speeds to 55 miles an hour as a way of conserving gasoline in the face of an OPEC oil embargo. (The 55 mph limit was effectively phased out in 1987; federal speed limits were abolished in 1995.) "Singing cowboy" star Tex Ritter died in Nashville at age 68...
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14 injured in Minneapolis fire
(National News ~ 01/02/14)
MINNEAPOLIS -- A billowing fire engulfed a three-story building with several apartments near downtown Minneapolis early Wednesday, sending more than a dozen people to hospitals with injuries -- some critical -- ranging from burns to trauma associated with falls...
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Barbara Bush remains hospitalized in Houston
(National News ~ 01/02/14)
HOUSTON -- Former first lady Barbara Bush remains hospitalized with a respiratory-related issue, but her condition hasn't changed, a spokesman for her husband's office said Wednesday. Bush, 88, was admitted to Houston Methodist Hospital on Monday, though it wasn't announced until former President George H.W. Bush's office released a statement Tuesday...
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‘Murder, She Wrote' star Angela Lansbury honored
(Entertainment ~ 01/02/14)
LONDON -- Honor, She Got. Hollywood star Angela Lansbury, best known as the clue-collecting supersleuth in the television series "Murder, She Wrote," has been made a Dame of the British Empire. The 88-year-old actress was one of more than 1,000 people who were recognized by Queen Elizabeth II in the New Year's Honors List...
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Pope stresses strength, courage, hope in new year
(International News ~ 01/02/14)
VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis, laying out his hopes Wednesday for the just-begun year, urged people to work for a world where everyone accepts each other's differences and where enemies recognize they are brothers. "We are all children of one heavenly father. We belong to the same human family and we share a common destiny," Francis said, speaking from his studio window overlooking St. Peter's Square, jammed with tens of thousands of faithful, tourists and Romans...
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Palestinian envoy in Prague killed by bomb in safe
(International News ~ 01/02/14)
PRAGUE -- The Palestinian ambassador to the Czech Republic died Wednesday in an explosion that occurred when he opened an old safe that had been left untouched for more than 20 years, officials said. Ambassador Jamal al-Jamal, 56, was at home with his family at the time of the explosion, according to Palestinian Embassy spokesman Nabil El-Fahel. Al-Jamal was rushed to a hospital where he died, according to police spokeswoman Andrea Zoulova...
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Groomers are dazzling up dogs with bling, bows
(Community ~ 01/02/14)
LOS ANGELES -- Sugarplum went into the salon as a reddish-blonde dachshund mix and came out with pink and green ears, a rainbow tail and a bow in her fur. "It's like having a little unicorn creature," said Sasha Sinnott, a lawyer from Pasadena, Calif., who was nearly giddy about her dog's makeover...
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Lawmakers mull changes to governor's budget clout
(State News ~ 01/02/14)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Spending cuts by Gov. Jay Nixon, including the freeze of several hundred million dollars during his campaign to sustain the veto of a tax cut, is prompting Missouri lawmakers to contemplate a constitutional amendment targeting the governor's budget power...
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St. Louis bar: 35 and older only, please
(State News ~ 01/02/14)
ST. LOUIS -- Look around the Zodiac Lounge in north St. Louis and chances are you won't see any 20-somethings. The bar, situated between an environmental Superfund site and an Aldi supermarket, seeks a decidedly older clientele. And it makes no bones about it: The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported that a sign on the front door requests that customers be at least 35 years old...
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Jackson captures Christmas Tournament title
(Editorial ~ 01/02/14)
It was another exciting end to the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament Monday night. In a matchup of rival schools, Jackson defeated Cape Girardeau Central 59-55 in the championship contest at the Show Me Center. After the first half, Jackson led Central 27-18. But Central came out strong in the third quarter, falling just short in its comeback effort...
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Births 1/2/14
(Births ~ 01/02/14)
Son to Timothy John and Hannah Christine McDonald of Scott City, Saint Francis Medical Center, 8:27 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 19, 2014. Name, Brody Michael. Weight, 8 pounds, 4 ounces. Second son. Mrs. McDonald is the former Hannah McCormick, daughter of Esther McCormick of Marble Hill, Mo., and Ron McCormick of Sikeston, Mo. Mr. and Mrs. McDonald are registered nurses at Saint Francis. He is the son of Michael and Jane McDonald of New Smyrna Beach, Fla...
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Out of the past 1/2/14
(Out of the Past ~ 01/02/14)
The Cape Girardeau County prosecuting attorney's office ended 1988 with a record number of cases being filed; more than 1,200 cases were filed last year, including 418 felony cases, 605 misdemeanor and 38 search warrants. Air Evac will replace the helicopter based at Saint Francis Medical Center as soon as a new aircraft can be located, says Tom Sharp, vice president of the company; no decision, however, has been made by the hospital's board of directors to continue or discontinue the helicopter service.. ...
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Jackson fire report 1/2/14
(Police/Fire Report ~ 01/02/14)
Firefighters responded to the following calls Monday: Firefighters responded to the following call Tuesday:...
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Jackson police report 1/2/14
(Police/Fire Report ~ 01/02/14)
The Jackson Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. DWI...
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Cape Girardeau fire report 1/2/14
(Police/Fire Report ~ 01/02/14)
The Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls Monday: The Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls Tuesday:...
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Cape Girardeau police report 1/2/14
(Police/Fire Report ~ 01/02/14)
The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests...
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Nora Vinyard
(Obituary ~ 01/02/14)
Nora Marie Vinyard, 89, of Jackson passed away Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2013, at Saint Francis Medical Center. She was born Feb. 22, 1924, in Kurreville, Mo., daughter of Frank and Ivy Dell Statler Niswonger. She and Samuel Charles Vinyard were married July 18, 1942, in St. Louis. He passed away May 7, 2011...
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Francis Williams
(Obituary ~ 01/02/14)
CAIRO, Ill. -- Francis Leo Williams, Jr., 27, of Cairo, died Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2013, at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion, Ill. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until funeral service time at 11 a.m. Saturday at First Missionary Baptist Church in Cairo...
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Joseph Richardson
(Obituary ~ 01/02/14)
Joseph Allan Richardson, 59, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., formerly of Oriole, died Monday, Dec. 30, 2013, at his home. Friends may call from 4 p.m. until service time Friday at Fellowship Baptist Church in Cape Girardeau. A memorial service will be at 6 p.m. Friday at the church, with the Rev. Frank Burgess officiating. A private graveside service will be at a later date...
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Christopher Josephs
(Obituary ~ 01/02/14)
Christopher David Josephs, 33, of Scott City died Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2013, at his home. He was born Nov. 17, 1980, in Detroit, to Barry and Virginia May Prass Josephs. He graduated in 1999 from Scott City High School. He was involved in Future Business Leaders of America and played alto saxophone in the school band. ...
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Rita Hinkebein
(Obituary ~ 01/02/14)
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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Marilyn Dippold
(Obituary ~ 01/02/14)
Marilyn Rose Dippold, 82, of Cape Girardeau died Thursday, Dec. 26, 2013, at The Arbors. She was born Aug. 4, 1931, in Cape Girardeau, to Oscar and Edna Hilpert Grebing. She and Richard Dippold Sr. were married April 15, 1951, in Cape Girardeau. He preceded her in death June 5, 2012...
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Edward Baker
(Obituary ~ 01/02/14)
Edward D. Baker, 81, of Scott City passed away Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2014, peacefully at his home surrounded by family. He was born May 9, 1932, to Fred and Laura Bosse Baker in Madison, Ill. After he honorably served in the Air Force, he married Sarah A. Lee on May 9, 1952. They had three beautiful children, daughter Sherry Braden, and his twin sons, Ronald and Donald Baker. Later in his life, he met Sharon Raines, who has been by his side for 12 wonderful years...
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Cape Girardeau County Commission agenda 1/2/14
(Local News ~ 01/02/14)
1 Barton Square, Jackson 9 a.m. today Open session Executive session Pertinent address: 1 Barton Square, Jackson, Mo...
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Hooked on Science: Bouncing balls
(Community ~ 01/02/14)
What happens when you place a tennis ball directly above a basketball and then drop both of them at the same time? A transfer of energy occurs that will create an out-of-control bouncing ball. STEP 1: Hold the tennis ball directly above the basketball so that the balls are touching...
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Old Town Cape director featured at First Friday Coffee
(Local News ~ 01/02/14)
The Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce First Friday Coffee will feature a program titled "What's Up Downtown," presented by Old Town Cape executive director Marla Mills. A continental breakfast will be available at 7 a.m. Friday at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau, and the program will begin at 7:40 a.m...
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Southeast Missouri State women's basketball team falls to Belmont
(College Sports ~ 01/02/14)
The Redhawks dropped their OVC opener Tuesday
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Cotton Bowl to serve as grudge match for Missouri, Oklahoma State
(Professional Sports ~ 01/02/14)
Missouri will face its first Big 12 opponent since leaving conference
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Blues' Schwartz scores in sixth straight game
(Professional Sports ~ 01/02/14)
St. Louis rolled past stuggling Wild 6-1 on Tuesday
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Autopsy: Smoke inhalation killed woman in Jackson fire
(Local News ~ 01/02/14)
Cape Girardeau County Coroner John Clifton said Tuesday afternoon that a preliminary autopsy had shown carbon monoxide poisoning due to smoke inhalation caused the death of a Jackson woman on Sunday. Sandra Riggins, who lived in an apartment at 320 Shawnee Circle in Jackson, died in a fire at her home Sunday. The blaze was called in to the Jackson Fire Department at 1:50 p.m. that day...
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Pourney fires ace at Kimbeland C.C.
(Community Sports ~ 01/02/14)
Leroy Pourney of Jackson posted his third career hole-in-one last week at Kimbeland Country Club. Pourney used a 7-wood to ace No. 8, a par 3 playing 154 yards. Witnesses were Bob Brosey and Wanda Brosey. -- From staff report...
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Prayer 1/2/14
(Prayer ~ 01/02/14)
O Lord Jesus, may others come to know you this new year. Amen.
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Southeast Missouri State men's basketball team to launch conference action at West co-favorite Murray St.
(College Sports ~ 01/02/14)
The New Year is here, and for the Southeast Missouri State men's basketball team it means the Ohio Valley Conference season has arrived. Southeast will open its conference schedule with a road game against Murray State at 7 p.m. today at the CFSB Center in Murray, Ky...
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Guest column: State better equipped to manage parks
(Column ~ 01/02/14)
A battle is under way over the future of one of Missouri's most beautiful natural treasures -- the Ozark National Scenic Riverways. Anyone who has spent time along the 134 miles of the Jacks Fork and Current rivers in southern Missouri knows the incredible beauty of this resource. But a plan by the federal government to restrict access to the area has drawn considerable opposition from those most affected, the people who live, work and play along the rivers...
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