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Smoking suspected in fatal Dexter fire
(State News ~ 01/09/14)
DEXTER, Mo. -- A Dexter woman has died in a house fire that investigators believe was caused by smoking. The Daily Statesman reported firefighters found the body of 78-year-old Reta Sue Vanmatre in her home shortly after 9 a.m. Wednesday. No one else was in the house at the time...
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Jackson teen has had two books published - with one on the way - and written dozens more
(Community ~ 01/09/14)
Joshua Taylor seems to have a sense of purpose beyond his 14 years. Already he has written at least 40 books and had two published and is working on another. Taylor's writing also has appeared in the Southeast Missourian Jr., printed monthly. His two published books are "The Humming Bird's Song," self-published in 2010, and "Epic -- Book One: History Mealevolence," an e-book published in 2012 by Heard Word Publishing in Aurora, Colo...
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Prosecutor in Maryville rape case to address media
(State News ~ 01/09/14)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- More than two months after being appointed special prosecutor to re-examine a northwest Missouri teenager's claims she was raped by an older schoolmate who wasn't held accountable, Jackson County prosecuting attorney Jean Peters Baker plans to address the media about the case this week...
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Despite fed cuts, Truman parks run by Mo. are open
(State News ~ 01/09/14)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Despite trouble on the federal level, Missouri-operated park sites devoted to former president Harry Truman are alive and well. Budget cuts in Washington have forced the closure of federally-operated Truman sites, such as the Truman Farm Home in Grandview south of Kansas City...
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Mo. governor wants to renew medicine program
(State News ~ 01/09/14)
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon wants to continue a prescription drug program that is due to expire later this year. Nixon traveled to Springfield on Wednesday to announce that his budget proposal will include nearly $24 million to continue providing prescription drug coverage for some low-income seniors and the disabled...
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Missouri Legislature agenda includes tax cuts, schools
(State News ~ 01/09/14)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Missouri lawmakers opened their annual session Wednesday with a renewed vow to enact income tax cuts and a stronger -- though still shaky -- drive to pare back union powers by ending their mandatory fees. The legislative session that runs through May 16 also will include an emphasis on education, including whether -- and how -- to revise a law that has placed additional financial strain on unaccredited school districts by requiring them to pay the costs of students who choose to transfer elsewhere.. ...
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Couple accused of selling pot to officer
(Local News ~ 01/09/14)
BENTON, Mo. -- A Benton couple is in jail after an arrest in connection with an undercover drug operation last year, the Scott County Sheriff's Department reported Wednesday. Jennifer Carpenter, 19, and Steven Patrick, 24, both of rural Benton, face one count each of felony distribution of a controlled substance, according to a news release from Scott County Sheriff Rick Walter...
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Scott City man indicted on drug charge
(Local News ~ 01/09/14)
BENTON, Mo. -- A grand jury has indicted a Scott City man on a felony drug distribution charge, Scott County Sheriff Rick Walter reported in a news release Wednesday. Jimmy Simms, 49, of Mar-Elm Street faces one count of distribution of a controlled substance, the release stated...
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Water main break in Scott City causes precautionary boil water order
(Local News ~ 01/09/14)
A boil-water order has been issued for two days in Scott City as a precautionary measure after a water main break occurred Tuesday evening. City clerk Cindy Urhahn said public works employees worked late into the night and were back at the break early Wednesday morning to fix the problem...
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Firefighters extinguish blaze near Gordonville
(Local News ~ 01/09/14)
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Firefighters from the Gordonville and Whitewater fire protection districts responded Wednesday to a fire that destroyed a shed at the Joan N. Pierce farm west of Gordonville. A dog inside the shed escaped the fire. ...
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Missouri Senate to block former Rep. Fowler from parole board
(Local News ~ 01/09/14)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Republican senators plan to block the gubernatorial appointment of a former GOP lawmaker from Southeast Missouri to the state parole board because he voted against an income-tax cut that had been a Republican priority. As Missouri's Legislature opened its session Wednesday, several Republican senators said they won't allow the chamber to confirm the appointment of former Rep. Dennis Fowler of Advance, Mo., to the Missouri Board of Probation and Parole...
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Laptops distributed at Central High School
(Local News ~ 01/09/14)
Cape Girardeau students experienced a historic moment Wednesday when about 1,180 convertible laptops were distributed in Central High School's Commons Area. "I'm extremely excited," Central High School principal Mike Cowan said. "We've been very fortunate at Cape Central High School to have [had] several historic moments in recent years."...
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County may OK its budget today
(Local News ~ 01/09/14)
The Cape Girardeau County Commission will consider approval of the 2014 county budget today, which increases proposed spending little from the previous year. Auditor Pete Frazier said Wednesday he was putting finishing touches on the annual general revenue budget. ...
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Saint Francis Employees Donate $10,800 to Local Red Cross
(Submitted Photo ~ 01/09/14)
Saint Francis Medical Center's employees recently made a $10,884 contribution to the American Red Cross through their Power of Sharing Campaign. The Power of Sharing Campaign raised more than $136,500 for six human service agencies selected by the employee committee...
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Saint Francis Employees Donate $55,900 for Cancer Care
(Submitted Photo ~ 01/09/14)
Saint Francis Medical Center's employees recently made a $55,906 contribution to the Saint Francis Cancer Care Fund through their Power of Sharing Campaign. The Cancer Care Fund assists Saint Francis cancer patients with transportation, medicines and other needs that arise during treatment. The Power of Sharing Campaign raised more than $136,500 for six human service agencies selected by the employee committee...
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Saint Francis Employees Donate $18,700 to Regional Catholic Charities
(Submitted Photo ~ 01/09/14)
Saint Francis Medical Center's employees recently made a $18,709 contribution to the Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri through their Power of Sharing Campaign. The Power of Sharing Campaign raised more than $136,500 for six human service agencies selected by the employee committee...
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Saint Francis Employees Donate $28,000 to Local Safe House for Women
(Submitted Photo ~ 01/09/14)
Saint Francis Medical Center's employees recently made a $28,128 contribution to Safe House for Women through their Power of Sharing Campaign. The Power of Sharing Campaign raised more than $136,500 for six human service agencies selected by the employee committee...
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Saint Francis Employees Donate $7,400 to Local United Way
(Submitted Photo ~ 01/09/14)
Saint Francis Medical Center's employees recently made a $7,400 contribution to the United Way of Southeast Missouri through their Power of Sharing Campaign. The Power of Sharing Campaign raised more than $136,500 for six human service agencies selected by the employee committee...
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Saint Francis Employees Donate $15,500 to Lutheran Family & Children's Services
(Submitted Photo ~ 01/09/14)
Saint Francis Medical Center's employees recently made a $15,517 contribution to Lutheran Family and Children's Services of Missouri through their Power of Sharing Campaign. The Power of Sharing Campaign raised more than $136,500 for six human service agencies selected by the employee committee...
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Fowler named Chief Operating Officer of Cameron Insurance Companies
(Submitted Story ~ 01/09/14)
CAMERON, Mo.- (January 9, 2014)- On behalf of the Board of Directors for Cameron Mutual Insurance Company, Gayle Cobb as Chairman of the Board is pleased to make the following announcements regarding executive leadership of the company: The Board of Directors has selected Brad Fowler to serve as Chief Operating Officer. ...
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Christmas in February at the Oliver House
(Submitted Story ~ 01/09/14)
Christmas in February at the Oliver House Museum Christmas at the Oliver House is magical time, with all ten rooms of the house decorated, so if you missed this magical time at the Oliver House we would like to extend an opportunity to experience Christmas in February...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 01/09/14)
Today is Thursday, Jan. 9, the ninth day of 2014. There are 356 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Jan. 9, 1914, the County of Los Angeles opened the country's first public defender's office, headed by Walton J. Wood...
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Speak Out 1/9/14
(Speak Out ~ 01/09/14)
Thank you, Johannes Gutenberg! Every time I pick up a copy of the Southeast Missourian I am reminded that ever since the wheel, humankind's most important invention has been and remains the printing press. Too much salt I would rather deal with snow on the ground for a day or two than the salt that MoDOT sprays down every time it gets cold outside. ...
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Support tax relief for all
(Letter to the Editor ~ 01/09/14)
Missouri lawmakers have returned to Jefferson City this month with a jam-packed agenda in tow. One issue that has the potential to dominate all the others in 2014 is the issue that dominated 2013 -- tax relief. That fact came into sharp focus over the last month. ...
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City made good decision on delaying solar panels
(Editorial ~ 01/09/14)
There are times when putting the brakes on a major undertaking in city government is the right call. This was the case recently when the city of Cape Girardeau determined to hold off, at least for now, on solar panels for several city properties. City engineer Casey Brunke told the Southeast Missourian the city advertised two times this fall for bids on solar panels. ...
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Francis Griffith
(Obituary ~ 01/09/14)
Francis Griffith, 71, of Holts Summit, Mo., died Saturday, Jan. 4, 2014, at St. Mary's Hospital in Jefferson City, Mo. He was born July 3, 1942, in Cape Girardeau, to the late Clarence Eugene and Betsy Jaco Griffith. He and Betty Jane Hardin were married Sept. 20, 1969, in Cape Girardeau...
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Kenneth Francis
(Obituary ~ 01/09/14)
ADVANCE, Mo. -- Kenneth Henry Francis, 72, of Advance passed away Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2014, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. He was born Sept. 8, 1941, in Grassy, Mo., son of Henry Coy and Beulah E. Smith Francis. He married Harlena Henson on Aug. 28, 1960...
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C.A. Baugus
(Obituary ~ 01/09/14)
C.A. Baugus, 84, of Cape Girardeau passed away Monday, Jan. 6, 2014, at the Lutheran Home. He was born Jan. 17, 1929, in Savannah, Tenn., son of Marvin R. and Ethel Ollie Clements Baugus. He and Rose Schaefer were married Nov. 13, 1948, in Piggott, Ark...
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Ella Skinner
(Obituary ~ 01/09/14)
Ella A. Skinner, 82, of Jackson passed away Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2014, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. She was born June 30, 1931, in Jackson, daughter of Gus and Leona Wohlgemuth Wedekind. She and Warren S. Skinner were married May 9, 1954...
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Kirby LaRose
(Obituary ~ 01/09/14)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Kirby J. LaRose, 90, of St. Peters, Mo., formerly of Perryville, died Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2014, at Chestnut Terrace in St. Peters. He was born Dec. 30, 1923, in Perry County, to Edward and Stella Whistler LaRose. He married Betty Jean Klobe on Jan. 14, 1950, in Claryville, Mo. She preceded him in death Dec. 12, 2000...
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Births 1/9/14
(Births ~ 01/09/14)
Son to Brent Michael and Malerie Phillips Essner of Jackson, Southeast Hospital, 5:53 p.m. Monday, Dec. 23, 2013. Name, Brendan Michael. Weight, 8 pounds, 12 ounces. First child. Mrs. Essner is the former Malerie Goodman, daughter of Tim and Cathy Goodman of Jackson. She is a physical therapist at HealthPoint Rehab. Essner is the son of Dennis and Becky Essner of Kelso, Mo. He is an occupational therapist at Saint Francis Medical Center...
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Stock market's slow start may bode ill for 2014
(National News ~ 01/09/14)
NEW YORK -- The stock market's sluggish start in 2014 may not be what investors expected after last year's strong finish. As of Wednesday, the fifth trading day of the year, the Standard & Poor's 500 index was down 0.6 percent for 2014, after falling four of the five days. A year ago, the index had climbed 2.2 percent, getting a boost after lawmakers passed a bill to avoid government spending cuts and tax increases. Stocks also got a lift after the government reported that hiring held up...
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Solar storm delays International Space Station supply flight
(National News ~ 01/09/14)
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A strong solar storm is interfering with the latest grocery run to the International Space Station. On the bright side, the orbiting lab has won a four-year extension, pushing its projected end-of-lifetime to at least 2024...
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Government says most school discipline need not mean court
(National News ~ 01/09/14)
WASHINGTON -- The Obama administration on Wednesday pressed the nation's schools to abandon what it described as overly zealous discipline policies that send students to court instead of the principal's office. Even before the announcement, school districts around the country have been taking action to adjust the policies that disproportionately affect minority students...
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Jackson police report 1/9/14
(Police/Fire Report ~ 01/09/14)
The Jackson Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests Summonses Property damage Burglaries Thefts Robbery Miscellaneous...
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Cape Girardeau police report 1/9/14
(Police/Fire Report ~ 01/09/14)
The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests Assaults Thefts...
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Cape Girardeau fire report 1/9/14
(Police/Fire Report ~ 01/09/14)
The Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls Tuesday:...
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Messages tie Christie aide to Jersey traffic jam
(National News ~ 01/09/14)
TRENTON, N.J. -- A political dirty-tricks probe of Gov. Chris Christie's inner circle broke open Wednesday with the release of emails and texts that suggest one of his top aides engineered traffic jams in a New Jersey town in September to punish its mayor...
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DeGeneres collects 14th People's Choice award
(Entertainment ~ 01/09/14)
LOS ANGELES -- The fans made their top picks in television, music and film at the 2014 People's Choice Awards and deemed Ellen DeGeneres their favorite daytime TV host, making her the woman with the most People's Choice honors -- a total of 14 trophies...
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Investigators study scene of Air Force copter crash
(International News ~ 01/09/14)
LONDON -- Authorities in England cordoned off flooded marshes Wednesday to investigate the crash of a military helicopter that killed four U.S. Air Force crewmembers. The Pave Hawk helicopter slammed into the eastern coast during a low-level training mission Tuesday. Teams combing the marshes have been hampered by bullets scattered across the scene and have not yet recovered the crew's remains...
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Al-Qaida-linked group ramps up Mideast violence
(International News ~ 01/09/14)
BEIRUT -- Al-Qaida is positioning itself as a vanguard defending the Sunni community against what it sees as persecution by Shiite-dominated governments across Syria, Lebanon and Iraq. As a result, a Syrian rebellion whose aim was the removal of President Bashar Assad is evolving into something both bigger and more ambiguous: a fight increasingly led by Sunni jihadis -- often foreign and animated mainly by hatred of Shiites -- who are determined to create an Islamic state...
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White House defends Biden against Gates' criticism
(National News ~ 01/09/14)
WASHINGTON -- The White House is bristling over former Defense Secretary Robert Gates' new memoir accusing President Barack Obama of showing too little enthusiasm for the U.S. war mission in Afghanistan and sharply criticizing Vice President Joe Biden's foreign policy instincts...
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Magnetic Mason jar
(Community ~ 01/09/14)
Mason jars are typically used in canning to preserve food. Using a Mason jar and a few other materials from around the house you can create a magnetic Mason jar. Materials Instructions STEP 1: Tie the string to one of the ends of the paper clip...
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Georgia upsets Missouri at home
(Professional Sports ~ 01/09/14)
Georgia’s 70-64 win snapped Missouri’s 26-game home winning streak to open SEC play
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Matukewicz adds to staff
(College Sports ~ 01/09/14)
Southeast Missouri State football coach Tom Matukewicz announced the addition of three more coaches to his first staff on Wednesday. Jon Wiemers will serve as the Redhawks' offensive line coach as well as assistant head coach, Ricky Coon will coach the defensive line and Matt Martin was named running backs coach and special team coordinator...
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SEMO men face Belmont in OVC home opener
(College Sports ~ 01/09/14)
Senior forward Tyler Stone is probable to play but will not start
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Cardinals cruise
(High School Sports ~ 01/09/14)
Josey Long scored 35 points to lead Woodland past Meadow Heights in tourney opener
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Oran runs by Puxico in win
(High School Sports ~ 01/09/14)
The Eagles defeated the Indians 70-34 to open Delta New Years Tournament
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Giffords, others mark third anniversary of shooting
(National News ~ 01/09/14)
TUCSON, Ariz. -- Gabrielle Giffords marked the three-year anniversary of an attack that left her severely wounded and forced her to resign from Congress by sky diving Wednesday in a feat that highlights her ongoing recovery after having to learn how to walk and talk again...
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Saxony, SCC to face off in tournament semifinals
(High School Sports ~ 01/09/14)
The top-seeded Saxony Lutheran girls basketball team raced to a 32-2 lead after one period and went on to post an easy 83-11 victory over host and No. 8 seed Delta in the Delta New Years Tournament on Wednesday. Grave Mirley led four players scoring in double figures for the Crusaders with 19 points, including four 3-pointers. Tess Daniel added 15 points for Saxony (6-2), which led 51-6 at the half...
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Who's next: U. of Mo. dean's list
(Community ~ 01/09/14)
The University of Missouri fall semester 2013 dean's list includes the following local students:Cape Girardeau Jackson Millersville Oak Ridge...
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Out of the past 1/9/14
(Out of the Past ~ 01/09/14)
Cape Girardeau County's proposed 1989 budget is up about 5 percent over 1988; if past years are an indication, however, only about three-fourths of what has been budgeted will actually be spent; the general revenue portion of the budget is $4.9 million, while the road and bridge portion is at $1.75 million...
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Prayer 1/9/14
(Prayer ~ 01/09/14)
O Lord God, we trust in you for you are the author of our faith. Amen.
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