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Mo. House endorses measure on budget-cut powers
(Local News ~ 02/20/14)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Lawmakers could block spending cuts enacted by the Missouri governor under a proposed constitutional amendment that cleared the House on Thursday. The Republican-controlled Legislature has voiced displeasure with budget cuts in recent years by Democratic Gov. Jay Nixon, including the freeze of several hundred million dollars last year while he campaigned to sustain his veto of a tax cut...
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Mo. Senate adopts Ozark Riverways resolution
(Local News ~ 02/20/14)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Missouri senators have adopted a resolution asking the state's congressional delegation to block the federal government's proposed management plan of the Ozark National Scenic Riverways. The National Park Service is in the midst of changing the management plan for the southeastern Missouri park along the spring-fed Current and Jacks Fork rivers. ...
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Missouri House backs pair of income tax cut plans
(State News ~ 02/20/14)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Disregarding objections from Democratic Gov. Jay Nixon, Republican House members endorsed a pair of income tax cuts Wednesday that could reduce Missouri tax revenue by hundreds of millions of dollars annually. Each of the two bills given preliminary approval would create a tax break for business income that's reported on individual tax returns. ...
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Missouri House committee backs $100M increase in school aid
(State News ~ 02/20/14)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- A Missouri House panel endorsed a $100 million funding boost Wednesday for public schools as Republican and Democratic lawmakers alike said the state couldn't afford a significantly larger increase sought by Gov. Jay Nixon...
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Mo. bill would give flexibility on executions
(State News ~ 02/20/14)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- A state senator proposed Wednesday to give Missouri prison officials more choices in deciding how they want to execute inmates, as the state is facing increasing scrutiny for its current lethal injection methods. Sen. Kurt Schaefer introduced legislation that would give the department full discretion in deciding how to put inmates to death. ...
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Nixon signs Missouri candidate filing legislation
(State News ~ 02/20/14)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Members of the military and people with disabilities would have a better chance to be listed first on the ballot under a measure Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon signed into law on Wednesday. Missouri uses a random drawing to determine the ballot order for candidates who file in person on the first day of a filing period. The legislation allows proxies to draw numbers for candidates who cannot be physically present because they are disabled or deployed on active military duty...
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Springfield football coach charged in girl's death
(State News ~ 02/20/14)
ST. LOUIS -- A middle-school football coach was charged Wednesday with first-degree murder in the death of a 10-year-old girl who was snatched off a street just blocks from her southwest Missouri home as several residents watched in horror. Craig Michael Wood also faces kidnapping and armed criminal action charges, according to Greene County Prosecuting Attorney Dan Patterson, who filed the charges late Wednesday afternoon. ...
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Nursing students reach 100 percent passing rate on national exam
(Local News ~ 02/20/14)
Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center nursing students have again achieved a 100 percent passing rate on the national nursing boards. Practical Nursing Program administrator Donna Johnson said that objective has been reached four of the last five years and many other times in the 40-year history of the program. The latest group of 39 day and evening students graduated in September...
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Young journalist offers advice to mass media students
(Local News ~ 02/20/14)
Only out of school for 18 months, Wes Lowery is already an online reporter covering Congress for The Washington Post. Lowery, who has also reported on a number of top national stories -- such as the Boston Marathon bombing, the Aaron Hernandez case for The Boston Globe and the Christopher Dorner manhunt for the Los Angeles Times -- spoke to an estimated 200 mass media students Wednesday at the Rose Theatre in the Grauel Building at Southeast Missouri State University...
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'Perfect' study day at Cape Rock
(Local News ~ 02/20/14)
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com ABOVE: Southeast Missouri State University nursing students Lainie Ungerer, left, her sister Jessi, center, and Madison Huckstep study for their pharmacology class Wednesday on the Mississippi River overlook at Cape Rock Park in Cape Girardeau. ...
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Scott County churches open food pantry
(Local News ~ 02/20/14)
BENTON, Mo. -- A group of Scott County churches have united to offer a community food pantry to Benton-area residents. The first food distribution of Jesus in Disguise Food Pantry will take place from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Denis Catholic Church in Benton...
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Central senior to attend U.S. Air Force Academy
(Community ~ 02/20/14)
Joining several Central High School graduates, Jonah Roop has been named to the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo. The journey was a short one for Roop, a senior, who decided to pursue the seat in September after his father, Bethel Assembly of God pastor Phil Roop, suggested it. Justin Gibbs, deputy chief of staff for U.S. Rep. Jason Smith, said Smith nominates candidates for the military academies, but uses an advisory board to help make the selection...
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Limbaugh to seek another term as county prosecutor
(Local News ~ 02/20/14)
Cape Girardeau County Prosecuting Attorney Chris Limbaugh said Wednesday he brings "fresh eyes but great mentors" to the position he has held for 14 months. Limbaugh, a Republican, on Wednesday announced his intention to seek another term as county prosecutor...
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Navigators say some can't afford insurance, but don't qualify for subsidies
(Local News ~ 02/20/14)
After the Affordable Care Act jumped substantial hurdles along the rollout of the online health-care marketplace, people now are able to enroll in health insurance plans with more ease, local navigators say. But some individuals are coming across another problem -- Missouri's Medicaid guidelines prevent many from being able to afford insurance because they don't qualify for federal subsidies...
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Police teach city employees to stop active shooters
(Local News ~ 02/20/14)
As a video about a mass shooting flickered across a screen Wednesday afternoon, shots rang out in the darkened conference room at the Osage Centre. Most of the 56 Cape Girardeau city employees in the room gasped and turned in the direction of the sound as a man nearest the shooter jumped to his feet and grabbed his chair, brandishing it like a weapon...
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Talking Eagle
(Submitted Photo ~ 02/20/14)
These two were sure having a talk.
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Another cold day
(Submitted Photo ~ 02/20/14)
Took this photo on a very cold day, as a barge goes by.
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Barn at sunrise
(Submitted Photo ~ 02/20/14)
Barn with grambrel-shaped roof at sunrise near Lake Girardeau, Cape Girardeau County.
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McDonald's Donates to St. Paul Lutheran School
(Submitted Story ~ 02/20/14)
St. Paul Lutheran School in Jackson, MO, has received a grant from Ronald McDonald House Charities in the amount of $3000 to support the Reading Journeys Program implemented in the classrooms. The project will provide quality literature, improve reading fluency and incorporate more technology-based instruction...
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Southeast baseball team wins home opener
(College Sports ~ 02/20/14)
The Redhawks defeated Harris-Stowe 6-4 on Wednesday to improve to 3-2 on the season.
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Today in History
(National News ~ 02/20/14)
Today is Thursday, Feb. 20, the 51st day of 2014. There are 314 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Feb. 20, 1944, during World War II, U.S. strategic bombers began raiding German aircraft manufacturing centers in a series of attacks that became known as "Big Week."...
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Crisp museum features high school artists through March 16
(Editorial ~ 02/20/14)
Many of the area's top artists in high school have their work on display at the River Campus. The 36th annual High School Art Exhibition was held Feb. 9. More than 300 pieces were submitted; 100-plus are on display at the Crisp Museum through March 16...
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Baseball players treat wet field
(Local News ~ 02/20/14)
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Southeast Missouri State infielder Nolan Fisher helps his teammates spread infield conditioner before their home opener with Harris-Stowe on Wednesday, Feb. ...
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Births 2/20/14
(Births ~ 02/20/14)
Son to Mike Todd and Kara Skelton of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Hospital, 8:32 a.m. Monday, Feb. 10, 2014. Name, William Finley "Will". Weight, 7 pounds, 4 ounces. Second son. Mrs. Skelton is the former Kara Finley, daughter of Jim and Jo Ella Finley of Cape Girardeau. She is owner of Academy of Dance Arts. Skelton is the son of Bill and Paula Skelton of Scott City. He is sales manager at Coad Toyota...
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Out of the past 2/20/14
(Out of the Past ~ 02/20/14)
Speaking at a Black History Month event yesterday, Krista Stevens challenged the Southeast Missouri State University administration to address a "racism" problem on the campus; she was one of several people who addressed the crowd of close to 100 people at Academic auditorium...
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Cape Girardeau fire report 2/20/14
(Police/Fire Report ~ 02/20/14)
The Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls Monday:...
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Cape Girardeau police report 2/20/14
(Police/Fire Report ~ 02/20/14)
The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests...
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Letter: Boy Scout praises baseball
(Community ~ 02/20/14)
Hi, my name is Garrett Auer. I am a seventh-grader at Scott City Junior High. I am working at receiving the Eagle Scout award for Troop 5 out of Cape Girardeau. I am currently working on star. In order to do this, part of my requirements is to summit a letter to a local newspaper for the communications merit badge...
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Letter: Boy Scout praises scouting
(Community ~ 02/20/14)
Hi, My name is Dylan Hackler. I am a seventh-grader at Scott City Junior High. I am working at receiving the Eagle Scout award for Troop 5 out of Cape Girardeau. I am currently working on star. In order to do this, part of my requirements is to summit a letter to a local newspaper for the communications merit badge...
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Hooked on Science: Muscle cards
(Community ~ 02/20/14)
Do playing cards have muscles? Using your breath and a few other materials from around the house you can increase the strength of your playing cards. STEP 1: Push the thumbtack through the center of the playing card. STEP 2: Hold the playing card against the bottom of the spool, so the thumbtack is sticking into the hole in the bottom of the spool...
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Clarkson leads Mizzou past Vanderbilt
(Professional Sports ~ 02/20/14)
COLUMBIA, Mo. -- It's been so long since Jabari Brown last scuffled, one of his teammates blamed it on elements well beyond the junior guard's control. "I think it was a solar eclipse tonight or something because you rarely see him miss shots that he's used to taking and making," Jordan Clarkson said after scoring 21 points to help the Tigers hold off Vanderbilt 67-64 on Wednesday night. "He's human like everybody else."...
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Earline Wiseman
(Obituary ~ 02/20/14)
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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Mary Smith
(Obituary ~ 02/20/14)
CAIRO, Ill. -- Mary Jewel Smith, 90, of Cairo died Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014, at her home. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to service time Sunday at Crain Funeral Home in Cairo. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Richard Reynolds officiating. Burial will be in Spencer Heights Cemetery in Mounds, Ill...
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Donald Raney
(Obituary ~ 02/20/14)
Donald L. Raney, 54, of Jackson died Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2014, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. Cremation accorded by McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson. There will be no service.
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Mary Newell
(Obituary ~ 02/20/14)
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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Southeast men's basketball team hosts another pivotal OVC game
(College Sports ~ 02/20/14)
The Redhawks are a game out of the final conference tournament spot.
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Jerrel Busey
(Obituary ~ 02/20/14)
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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Nancy Blechle
(Obituary ~ 02/20/14)
CARBONDALE, Ill. -- Dr. Nancy Marie Blechle, 43, of Carbondale died Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2014, at her home. She was born March 25, 1970, in Perryville, Mo., daughter of Robert J. and Georgia Fay Henderson Blechle. Nancy had been an educator at Pinckneyville Community High School. ...
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Cape Girardeau County Commission agenda 2/20/14
(Local News ~ 02/20/14)
1 Barton Square Jackson 9 a.m. today Open session Communications/reports, other elected officials Public comments Routine business Action items Appointments and possible action item Discussion and possible action Discussion and possible action, county advisory boards...
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Taliban official says prisoner swap discussed with U.S.
(International News ~ 02/20/14)
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan -- Washington has held indirect talks with the Taliban over the possible transfer of five senior Taliban prisoners from Guantanamo Bay in exchange for a U.S. soldier captured nearly five years ago, a senior Taliban official said...
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Family: Australian missionary being held in North Korea
(International News ~ 02/20/14)
HONG KONG -- Australia's prime minister today urged citizens abroad to obey the laws of foreign countries after an Australian missionary who carried Christian pamphlets was detained in North Korea. John Short, 75, was questioned and then arrested in his Pyongyang hotel Sunday, a day after he arrived in the North Korean capital, his family said. He has lived in Hong Kong for 50 years and has been arrested previously in China for evangelizing...
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Obama pressed by Canada, Mexico on expanded trade agreements
(International News ~ 02/20/14)
TOLUCA, Mexico -- Pressed by North American allies on an array of politically fraught issues, President Barack Obama on Wednesday vowed to press ahead with stalled efforts to expand trade agreements for the Americas into Asia and overhaul fractured U.S. immigration laws. But Obama made no promises to frustrated Canadian leaders about his long-anticipated decision on the Keystone XL pipeline...
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Venezuela awaits fate of jailed opposition leader
(International News ~ 02/20/14)
CARACAS, Venezuela -- Held at a military jail, opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez waited to learn Wednesday if he will be charged for violence that has erupted during protests that have revitalized challenges to 15 years of socialist rule in the oil-rich nation...
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Ukraine leader names new army chief after clashes
(International News ~ 02/20/14)
KIEV, Ukraine -- Ukraine's protest leaders and the president they aim to oust called a truce Wednesday, just hours after the military raised fears of a widespread crackdown with a vow to defeat "terrorists" responsible for seizing weapons and burning down buildings...
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Couple sent to prison for 2nd prayer death
(National News ~ 02/20/14)
PHILADELPHIA -- A couple who believed in faith-healing were sentenced Wednesday to 3 1/2 to seven years in prison in the death of a second child who never saw a doctor despite being stricken with pneumonia. Herbert and Catherine Schaible defied a court order to get medical care for their children after their 2-year-old son, Kent, died in 2009. Instead, they tried to comfort and pray over 8-month-old Brandon last year as he, too, died of treatable pneumonia...
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Los Angeles cardinal unlikely to face charges
(National News ~ 02/20/14)
LOS ANGELES -- The nation's largest Roman Catholic archdiocese has agreed to pay $720 million to clergy abuse victims over the past decade and released internal files that showed Cardinal Roger Mahony shielded priests and ordered a surrogate to withhold evidence from police, yet Mahony and other archdiocese leaders are unlikely to face criminal charges...
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City streets closed as ice falling from skyscrapers creates hazard
(National News ~ 02/20/14)
NEW YORK -- City dwellers facing one of the most brutal winters on record have been dealing with something far more dangerous than snow falling from the sky: ice tumbling from skyscrapers. The West Side Highway and several streets around New York's new 1 World Trade Center, the nation's tallest building, were closed during Wednesday's morning rush hours when wind-blown sheets of dagger-shaped ice hit the pavement near the 1,776-foot structure -- shattering potentially deadly, fast-falling projectiles.. ...
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Stores track phones to see where shoppers go
(National News ~ 02/20/14)
WASHINGTON -- Should shoppers turn off their smartphones when they hit the mall? Or does having them on lead to better sales or shorter lines at the cash register? Retailers are using mobile-based technology to track shoppers' movements at some malls and stores. ...
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Gov't cancels plan to collect plate data
(National News ~ 02/20/14)
WASHINGTON -- The Homeland Security Department abruptly reversed course Wednesday and dropped plans to allow a private company to give the government access to a nationwide database of license plate tracking information. Secretary Jeh Johnson directed that a contract proposal issued last week be canceled...
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Downside of low inflation: A weaker global economy
(National News ~ 02/20/14)
WASHINGTON -- Since the recession ended 4 1/2 years ago, Americans have struggled with high unemployment, static pay and a slow economy. Yet they've had one thing in their favor: low inflation. Well, hold the applause. It might be unfathomable to people who still bear scars from the double-digit inflation of the 1970s, but what the global economy could use right now is a dose of higher prices...
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Brief thaw lifts sprits and raises flooding risks
(National News ~ 02/20/14)
CHICAGO -- As dozens of moms and nannies pushing strollers descended on Chicago's Lincoln Park to enjoy a rare sunny, mild day, shrinking mounds of snow and growing puddles signaled that one of the cruelest winters in memory is about to get miserable in a whole different way...
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High school roundup: Montgomery reaches milestone in Chaffee win
(High School Sports ~ 02/20/14)
Chaffee senior Charlie Montgomery scored his 1,000th career point in his final regular-season home game on Wednesday night. Montgomery's game-high 18 points helped the Red Devils beat Greenville 67-55 on Senior Night to improve to 16-9 on the season...
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Southeast Missourian Athlete of the Week: Jackson's Caitlyn Palmer
(High School Sports ~ 02/20/14)
Palmer won two events and broke a meet record in being named MVP of the Show-Me Conference swim meet last week.
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Who's neXt 2/20/14
(Community ~ 02/20/14)
-- From staff reports Maria Kinder ...
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Prayer 2/20/14
(Prayer ~ 02/20/14)
O Lord God, we seek your presence, for you are our Heavenly Father. Amen.
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Southeast women's basketball coach vows changes after loss
(College Sports ~ 02/20/14)
Ty Margenthaler said effort "wasn't there" in Southeast women's 66-55 road loss to Murray State on Wednesday.
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