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Perry County coroner bound over for arraignment on felony charges
(Local News ~ 02/19/14)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- A judge found probable cause Tuesday to bind Perry County Coroner Herbert Miller over for arraignment on felony charges of financial exploitation of the elderly and theft. Miller is accused of taking more than $80,000 from a 94-year-old woman over whom he had power of attorney...
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GOP panel picks Rolla businessman to run for Smith's old seat
(Local News ~ 02/19/14)
CUBA, Mo. -- Members of the 120th Legislative District Republican Committee selected a candidate Monday night for the special election to fill the Missouri House seat left vacant by Jason Smith. According to a news release from the committee, two candidates were considered before votes were cast. After one round of voting, Rolla-area businessman Shawn Sisco was declared the party's nominee...
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Missouri Senate endorses university funding bill
(State News ~ 02/19/14)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Missouri Senators endorsed legislation Tuesday that would institute performance-based funding for the state's four-year universities, but only in years the state can afford a funding increase for higher education. Under the legislation, the 13 public four-year universities and the state's technical college would work with the Department of Higher Education to develop five performance standards, such as graduation rates, that will determine how much more money they will get in a given year.. ...
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Advance's Below drops 49 points on Oran in 76-61 win
(High School Sports ~ 02/19/14)
It was already a special night for Advance senior Lane Below. The standout guard was celebrating senior night, his last time playing on his home court, and was honored before the game commemorating his 1,600 points in his career as a Hornet. What Below did next goes down in the storybooks...
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Rep. Jason Smith visits classes at Central High School
(Local News ~ 02/19/14)
Students in two advanced placement government courses at Central High School received a real-life civics lesson Tuesday when U.S. Rep. Jason Smith talked about his job. About 50 students from Marty Vines' AP U.S. government and politics and comparative government and politics classes and Steve Richardet's American government course gathered in the Richard D. ...
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Former Cape police chief Butch Boyd dies at 73
(Local News ~ 02/19/14)
Former Cape Girardeau police chief Howard "Butch" Boyd, 73, died at his home in Cape Girardeau on Tuesday. Born in Cape Girardeau in 1940, Boyd, weighed only 3 pounds because of his premature birth and earned his nickname "Butch" from the nurses because he was "a survivor."...
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Limbaugh to seek another term as Cape Girardeau County prosecutor
(Local News ~ 02/19/14)
Cape Girardeau County Prosecuting Attorney Chris Limbaugh on Wednesday announced his intention to seek another term as prosecutor. Limbaugh, a Republican, was appointed prosecuting attorney in December 2012 to replace Morley Swingle, who left the position to take a job as a federal prosecutor...
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Cape Girardeau Native Preps for National Album Release
(Submitted Story ~ 02/19/14)
Cape Girardeau native JayShon "Damar" Johnson prepares for national album release. This Gospel music powerhouse brings a unique urban and contemporary blend to gospel music, that has allowed him to minster all over the country.Damar has experience success in the ministry of music, for and foremost giving all the praises to God. ...
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The Humane Society's Featured Pet
(Submitted Photo ~ 02/19/14)
Bradley is 9 months old and very sweet! He is already neutered and ready for adoption at the Humane Society 573-334-5837. See more pets available at semopets.org.
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Cape Central Middle School Sixth Grade Students of the Month
(Submitted Photo ~ 02/19/14)
Cape Central Middle School sixth grade Students of the Month for February, from left: (front row) Mason Dunn, Sadie Reynolds and Nathan Reynolds; (second row) Montell Jackson, Lydia Garner, Sarah Fite, Nathan Shadron and Matthew Cleek; (third row) Arianna Harris, Zach Benn, Sarah Dowdy and Maddi Fluharty. SoutheastHEALTH recognizes these students in its role as a Partner in Education for Cape Central Middle School...
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Cape Central Middle School Fifth Grade Students of the Month
(Submitted Photo ~ 02/19/14)
Cape Central Middle School fifth grade Students of the Month for February, from left: (front row) Sonya Otero, Nathan Boerboom, Marcus Gibson, Jocelyn King and Keven Fasig; (second row) Brendan Beasley, Rachel Keele, Chris Irvin and Ben Asher; (third row) Alyssa Windisch, Tori Scott, Maria Rodriguez and Levi Tuschhoff. SoutheastHEALTH recognizes these students in its role as a Partner in Education for Cape Central Middle School...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 02/19/14)
Today is Wednesday, Feb. 19, the 50th day of 2014. There are 315 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Feb. 19, 1942, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066, clearing the way for the U.S. military to relocate and intern Japanese-Americans during World War II...
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Mo. flag panel appears to be waste of time
(Editorial ~ 02/19/14)
As a state, we face a number of issues. Missouri's General Assembly will debate many topics that could affect those of us who call the Show Me State home. Whether it's taxes, health care, education funding or any other issue, legislators have plenty to do this session. That's why we're a bit confused one state legislator would like to spend valuable time -- and funding from the office of the secretary of state -- on forming a panel to consider changes to Missouri's state flag...
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The folly of global warming (or climate change)
(Column ~ 02/19/14)
Secretary of State John Kerry was in Indonesia last week to promote the ongoing charade of global warming. He picked the perfect time to discuss global warming as he fled the Northeast and the record ice and snowfall and bitter temperatures. Kerry must not have gotten the memo that it's no longer global warming -- since that has become a highly popular punch line -- and it has now become climate change...
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Shortage of execution drugs becomes more acute
(National News ~ 02/19/14)
ST. LOUIS -- The nation's shortage of execution drugs is becoming increasingly acute as more compounding pharmacies conclude that supplying the lethal chemicals is not worth the bad publicity and the legal and ethical risks. The scarcity of drugs for lethal injections has forced states to scramble for substitutes. And experts say whatever alternatives are found will almost certainly face costly court challenges made more complicated by laws that cloak the process in secrecy...
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New Iowa abortion rule on billing has surprising result
(National News ~ 02/19/14)
DES MOINES, Iowa -- While many states passed sweeping abortion laws last year, the Iowa General Assembly endorsed just one -- a perplexing measure befitting one of the few legislatures under divided control. The GOP-led House and the Democratic-controlled Senate, in a compromise, put Gov. ...
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Warm-up in sight after new Eastern storm
(National News ~ 02/19/14)
BOSTON -- A speedy winter storm that blew through parts of the Great Lakes and East on Tuesday is expected to leave a trail of warmer weather and rain that should provide a respite for residents weary of weeks of bitter cold but create the potential for flooding and collapsing roofs in some areas...
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Millard Baltzell
(Obituary ~ 02/19/14)
McCLURE, Ill. -- Millard Wayne "Skeeter" Baltzell, 68, of McClure died Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2014, at his home. He was born Dec. 15, 1945, in Grand Tower, Ill., to William and Ruby Reed Baltzell. He and Ruth Ann Froggatt were married Oct. 31, 1964, in Murphysboro, Ill...
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Butch Boyd
(Obituary ~ 02/19/14)
Howard Harvey "Butch" Boyd Jr., 73, of Cape Girardeau died Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2014, at his home. He was born Sept. 16, 1940, in Cape Girardeau, to Howard Harvey and Zelma Myra Gilkison Boyd Sr. He and Patricia Ann Rudert were married Jan. 1, 1961, in Cape Girardeau...
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Jerrel Busey
(Obituary ~ 02/19/14)
Jerrel Earl Busey, 78, of Jackson died Monday, Feb. 17, 2014. He was born Sept. 18, 1935, in Waterloo, Iowa, to Alfred and Opal Vokes Busey. He and Patricia Griffith were married May 19, 1957, in Waterloo. Jerrel served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He was an ME2...
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Betty Humphreys
(Obituary ~ 02/19/14)
ZALMA, Mo. -- Betty June Humphreys, 82, of St. Louis, formerly of Zalma, passed away Saturday, Feb. 8, 2014. She is the daughter of the late Elbert and Ruth Clubb Shrader; loving wife of Charles W. Humphreys; mother of the late Mike Humpheys; grandmother of Bob Humphreys, Becky (Mike) Rosenberger and Anna (Travis) Morgan; great-grandmother of Abigail, Madison, Riley, Wyatt and Camryn; mother-in-law of Jan Humphreys; sister to Gail Shrader, Pauline Fowler and the late Modean Lingle; aunt of Sheila Fowler; aunt, cousin and friend to many.. ...
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William Cortez Jr.
(Obituary ~ 02/19/14)
William Andreas Cortez Jr., 58, of Jackson died Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2014, at his home. He was born Jan. 7, 1956, in San Jose, Calif., to Guillermo Andreas and Juanita Imogene Stone Cortez Sr. Survivors include his children, Marjorie Boone of Imperial, Mo., Kristina Johnson of Paducah, Ky., Elijah, Stevie and Austin Cortez of Jackson and Kiefer Mecham of Springfield, Mo.; 12 grandchildren; a sister, Juanita Grisham of Farmington, Mo.; other relatives and friends...
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Earline Wiseman
(Obituary ~ 02/19/14)
Earline Wiseman, 73, of Crump passed away Monday, Feb. 17, 2014, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. She was born Feb. 3, 1941, in Crump, to Oscar "Earl" and Flora Williams Wiseman. Earline was a graduate of Delta High School. She was a fingerprint examiner with the FBI in Washington, D.C., 30 years, retiring in 1999 and returning to Crump...
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Thomas Pannell
(Obituary ~ 02/19/14)
OLMSTED, Ill. -- Thomas P. "Pat" Pannell, 91, of Olmsted died Monday, Feb. 17, 2014, at Day Star Nursing Home in Cairo, Ill. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to service time Saturday at Crain Funeral Home in Cairo. The funeral will be at noon Saturday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Dennis Clark officiating. Burial will be in Concord Cemetery at Olmsted...
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Cheryl Lorenz
(Obituary ~ 02/19/14)
FROHNA, Mo. -- Cheryl A. Lorenz, 65, of Frohna died Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2014, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. He was born July 1, 1948, in Farrar, Mo., son of Herbert and Eugenia Burroughs Lorenz. He and Carol Miesner were married Oct. 23, 1971...
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Births 2/19/14
(Births ~ 02/19/14)
Son to David Matthew and Abbie Jill Edwards of Sikeston, Mo., Southeast Hospital, 7:03 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2014. Name, Pierce David. Weight, 5 pounds, 15 ounces. Third child, second son. Mrs. Edwards is the former Abbie VanAmburg, daughter of Sharon and Dennis Turner of Sikeston and Stephen VanAmburg and Linda Venable of Jackson. ...
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Broadway project receives engineering award
(Local News ~ 02/19/14)
The project that revamped Broadway has received recognition from state engineering and landscape organizations. At the Cape Girardeau City Council meeting Monday night, Mayor Harry Rediger announced the city received the 2014 Engineering Excellence Honor Award from the American Council of Engineering Companies of Missouri for the Broadway Corridor Project...
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Police seek robbery suspect
(Local News ~ 02/19/14)
Police are looking for an unknown suspect who robbed a woman in broad daylight Tuesday in Cape Girardeau. About noon, a woman called police to report she had just been robbed near Aspen and Mimosa drives, said Darin Hickey, public information officer for the Cape Girardeau Police Department...
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Cape Girardeau fire report 2/19/14
(Police/Fire Report ~ 02/19/14)
Firefighters responded to the following calls Sunday: Firefighters responded to the following calls Monday:...
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Cape Girardeau police report 2/19/14
(Police/Fire Report ~ 02/19/14)
The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests Summonses Thefts Assault Burglary Miscellaneous...
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'Wall That Heals' coming to Perryville in June
(Local News ~ 02/19/14)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Local veterans returning from Vietnam came home to no fanfare and no recognition, Michael Lundy told the Perryville board of aldermen Tuesday night. "We did absolutely nothing for the Vietnam vets when they returned home," Lundy said...
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SEMO banquet honors students from challenging backgrounds
(Local News ~ 02/19/14)
Sharon Berry started college in 1982, but didn't finish until 31 years later in December, when she earned a bachelor's degree in social work from Southeast Missouri State University. "I had two kids, so I had to put my education on hold," said Berry, who hails from St. Louis and has lived in Cape Girardeau the past eight years. "I had a job but I wanted a career."...
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Redigers will receive award from SEMO
(Local News ~ 02/19/14)
Harry and Frances "Fran" Rediger of Cape Girardeau will receive the 2014 Friend of the University Award at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 28 in the Bedell Performance Hall at the River Campus, a Southeast Missouri State University news release said. University president Kenneth W. ...
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Thai police clash with protesters
(International News ~ 02/19/14)
BANGKOK -- Gunbattles broke out Tuesday as hundreds of riot police made their strongest attempt to clear anti-government protest sites around Thailand's capital, leaving at least four people dead and 64 others injured. Gunshots were heard near the prime minister's offices, where riot police wearing helmets and bulletproof vests had started to remove protesters and dismantle a makeshift stage. ...
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Riot police move against Kiev protesters
(International News ~ 02/19/14)
KIEV, Ukraine -- Defiant protesters shouted "Glory to Ukraine" as burning tents lit up the night sky after thousands of riot police moved against the sprawling protest camp in the center of Kiev on Tuesday. The police, armed with stun grenades and water cannons, attacked the camp after at least 13 people -- including six officers -- died and hundreds were injured in street clashes. ...
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Venezuela opposition leader arrested before supporters
(International News ~ 02/19/14)
CARACAS, Venezuela -- Opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez emerged from days of hiding and surrendered to police before thousands of supporters Tuesday, saying he hopes his arrest awakens Venezuela to the corruption and economic disaster caused by 15 years of socialist rule...
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Senate endorses gun constitutional amendment
(State News ~ 02/19/14)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Missouri senators gave preliminary approval to a proposed amendment to the state's constitution that would increase protections for gun owners. The bill endorsed Monday would go before Missouri voters in November. The amendment would define the right to bear arms as "unalienable" and require the state to defend against any "infringement" of that right. It would include defending one's "family" with a firearm as a guaranteed constitutional right...
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A narrow squeeze for traffic
(Local News ~ 02/19/14)
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Traffic moves past a street repair crew pouring concrete Tuesday in the 1800 block of Perryville Road north of Cape Rock Drive in Cape Girardeau. ...
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Cold weather slides away
(Local News ~ 02/19/14)
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Heather Gianesin walks alongside her nephew, Lawson Emmons, and niece Kailyn, as they slide down the roller slide Tuesday at Melaina's Magical Playland in Cape County Park North. ...
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Central hands first SEMO Conference basketball loss to Charleston boys
(High School Sports ~ 02/19/14)
The Tigers pulled out a 65-59 win over the Bluejays
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Southeast Missouri State women's basketball team visits Murray St. for a make-up game
(College Sports ~ 02/19/14)
Tonight's contest was to be played last month but was canceled due to a power outage
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Cardinals use World Series loss as starting point for 2014 season
(Professional Sports ~ 02/19/14)
JUPITER, Fla. -- St. Louis Cardinals manager Mike Matheny said the Cardinals can channel the disappointment they experienced in a six-game World Series loss to the Boston Red Sox last year into incentive to push themselves harder this spring. "To use that as a motivator to move forward, I think, is a very valuable tool," Matheny said. "We've got to use our past as one of our greatest teachers."...
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Southeast Missouri State baseball team drops pitchers duel to UALR
(College Sports ~ 02/19/14)
Southeast mustered just four hits in a 1-0 loss to the Trojans
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Road work 2/19/14
(Local News ~ 02/19/14)
Route BB in Perry County closed for pipe replacement Route BB in Perry County, between Route T and County Road 738, will be closed as Missouri Department of Transportation crews replace a pipe under the road. The work will take place from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday...
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High school roundup: CBC defeats Jackson boys basketball team 74-66
(High School Sports ~ 02/19/14)
All the local high school events reported Tuesday to the Southeast Missourian.
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Out of the past 2/19/14
(Out of the Past ~ 02/19/14)
A series of vespers for the Lenten season will be offered today and the next three Sunday evenings at St. Mary's Cathedral; the service consists of sung psalms, scripture readings and the Canticle of Mary from the Gospel of Luke. A new Cape Girardeau baking business brings together more than 45 years of experience in cake and cookie baking and decorating; Crown Cake & Party, 616 Broadway, is operated by Wes Kinsey, his sister Barb Kinsey and Lois Unfer...
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Prayer 2/19/14
(Prayer ~ 02/19/14)
O Lord Jesus, we join with other believers in praising you, our Mighty Redeemer. Amen.
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103 Torah scrolls from Hungary found in Russia
(Entertainment ~ 02/19/14)
BUDAPEST, Hungary -- Hungarian Jewish leaders say they have found 103 Torah scrolls taken from Hungary during the Holocaust in a Russian library. Rabbi Slomo Koves said Tuesday the sacred texts were discovered in the manuscript section of the Lenin State Regional Library of the western Russian city of Nizhny Novgorod...
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Mary Newell
(Obituary ~ 02/19/14)
CAIRO, Ill. -- Mary Catherine Newell, 97, of Cairo died Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2014, at Day Star Nursing Home in Cairo. She was born March 2, 1916, in Cairo, daughter of Edward Dyas and Wilhelminia Alice Wallbaum of Cairo. On July 24, 1943, at St. Mary's Church in Mound City, Ill., she married Fred Newell. He preceded her in death Jan. 1, 1992...
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