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Suspect in custody in cop shooting
(State News ~ 12/15/14)
PLEASANT VALLEY, Mo. -- Authorities say a man suspected of shooting a Missouri police officer has been taken into custody. The Missouri State Highway Patrol said in a news release the suspect was arrested Sunday in Kansas City, Kansas, on a federal probation violation warrant and taken to the jail in Wyandotte County...
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St. Louis officer to be disciplined over wearing Darren Wilson name tag
(State News ~ 12/15/14)
ST. LOUIS -- A St. Louis city police officer faces disciplinary action for wearing a tag on his sleeve bearing the last name of the former Ferguson officer who shot and killed Michael Brown. St. Louis police chief Sam Dotson told the St. Louis Post-Dispatch he "couldn't be more disappointed" and that he thinks the officer will get "some days off for his actions."...
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New implant offers St. Louis woman the chance to hear again
(State News ~ 12/15/14)
CHESTERFIELD, Mo. -- After years with hearing loss, a suburban St. Louis woman has received a new type of cochlear implant that may restore her ability to hear high-frequency sounds. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported that earlier this month, 40-year-old Stephanie Gurley-Thomas became the first person in the St. Louis region to receive the new type of implant created for adults who have lost the ability to hear high-frequency sounds, but who can still pick up low-frequency sounds...
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Hunting of bobcats up to outgoing Ill. governor
(State News ~ 12/15/14)
ST. LOUIS -- Ken Staley spends days setting traps in pursuit of beavers, otters, raccoons and muskrats. Yet the southwestern Illinois man for years has craved the chance to catch a more exotic prey: bobcats. "I'm not sure what an Illinois bobcat is worth, but a western one fetches a really nice price -- upwards of $100-plus," said Staley, who pursues trapping to supplement his window-coverings business in Millstadt, a village just southeast of St. Louis...
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Missouri elk population grows, but no hunts yet
(State News ~ 12/15/14)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Missouri's elk population is growing, but the state's conservation agency isn't quite ready to start issuing hunting permits for the herds. The Jefferson City News-Tribune reported that the state has about 125 elk after reintroducing the animal to Missouri's native wildlife population several years ago by trapping about 50 annually in Kentucky and taking them to the Peck Ranch Conservation Area in Southeast Missouri...
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Bill would ban aid for immigrant students
(State News ~ 12/15/14)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Some Missouri student immigrants spared from potential deportation could qualify for the same community college scholarships as state residents who are citizens under a proposal under fire from a Republican lawmaker. State Rep. ...
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CIA report revives legal debate on interrogation
(National News ~ 12/15/14)
WASHINGTON -- When the CIA sought permission to use harsh interrogation methods on a captured al-Qaida operative, the response from Bush administration lawyers was encouraging, even clinical. In one of several memos forming the legal underpinnings for brutal interrogation techniques, the CIA was told Abu Zubaydah could lawfully be placed in a box with an insect, kept awake for days at a time and slapped multiple times in the face. ...
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Parks and Rec Department prepares for annual Calls from Santa program
(Local News ~ 12/15/14)
For young children around the world, this time of year is one of the most magical. Christmas trees are decorated, colored lights are strung and all that's left is the countdown for Dec. 25. For those children who anxiously await the return of Santa, the city of Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation Department are once again providing a free service that will hopefully tide youngsters over until the big day...
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Alcohol codes get another look from Cape Council
(Local News ~ 12/15/14)
Before the year ends, the Cape Girardeau City Council will take another look at amending a section of codes regarding alcoholic beverages. The council has considered tightening the city code in past years, and recently took the issue up most in August...
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Southeast Missouri State football team holds awards banquet
(College Sports ~ 12/15/14)
Southeast Missouri State football coach Tom Matukewicz spoke to a crowd of his players, their parents, other members of the athletic department and supporters at the inaugural Football Awards luncheon Sunday afternoon at the Student Recreation Center-North.
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Biking, walking in Cape easier than in past, but it could still use improvements, some say
(Local News ~ 12/15/14)
Cape Girardeau has come a long way in becoming more bicycle- and pedestrian-friendly, some residents have noticed. Extended and additional sidewalks, combined with designated bike lanes and "share the road" signs have made it easier to navigate the city on foot or on two wheels, but some say it could be made even simpler with a few changes...
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Bill upping status of World War I museum advances
(State News ~ 12/15/14)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Missouri's Liberty Memorial in Kansas City is one step closer to gaining ramped up national status. The U.S. Senate last week passed legislation that would designate the landmark as the nation's World War I Museum and Memorial. Both Sens. Roy Blunt and Claire McCaskill serve on the Senate Armed Services Committee and pushed for the provision in this year's annual defense bill...
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'Gone' shopping: Local businesses stock up on 'Gone Girl' merchandise
(Business ~ 12/15/14)
Shopping for a holiday gift this year with a little hometown flavor and a Hollywood-size flair? Local businesses and a downtown organization have "Gone Girl"-inspired items available, based on the best-selling book turned big-screen success filmed partly in Cape Girardeau last year...
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Alliance Bank donates to United Way
(Submitted Photo ~ 12/15/14)
Employees of Alliance Bank donated $4,592.00 to United Way of Southeast Missouri's 2014 campaign.
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PolyOne donates to United Way
(Submitted Photo ~ 12/15/14)
Employees of PolyOne donated $6,754.75 to United Way of Southeast Missouri's 2014 campaign.
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CPU donates to United Way
(Submitted Photo ~ 12/15/14)
Employees of CPU donated $1,550.00 to United Way of Southeast Missouri's 2014 campaign.
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MidAmerica Hotels donates to United Way
(Submitted Photo ~ 12/15/14)
Employees of MidAmerica Hotels donated $3,130.00 to United Way of Southeast Missouri's 2014 campaign.
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Big Brothers Big Sisters donates to United Way
(Submitted Photo ~ 12/15/14)
Employees of Big Brothers Big Sisters donated $468.00 to United Way of Southeast Missouri's 2014 campaign.
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Dean's list standards to be raised at SEMO
(Local News ~ 12/15/14)
By next fall, Southeast Missouri State University students will have a more difficult time being recognized on the Dean's Honor List. They will be required to maintain a grade-point average of 3.75 or above, earn B's or higher and have no failing grades in credit-only and pass/fail courses. The summer session also will be removed from consideration...
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Christmas in the Cabin
(Submitted Photo ~ 12/15/14)
Decorated tree seen through the window in the Missouri Botanical Gardens as part of the Garden Glow Christmas display.
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Garden Glow
(Submitted Photo ~ 12/15/14)
Part of the colorful light display in the reflecting pools at the Missouri Botanical Gardens as part of the Garden Glow decorations
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Chaffee City Council meeting 12/15/14
(Local News ~ 12/15/14)
City hall 222 W. Yoakum Ave. 7 p.m. today n Minutes n Building permits n Planning and zoning committee n Ronnie Moyers -- sewer line n Doyle Wilison n Police department n Fire department n Judges report n Emergency preparedness n Liquor license applications...
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Scott City City Council agenda 12/15/14
(Local News ~ 12/15/14)
City hall 215 Chester Ave. 7 p.m. today n Approval of minutes of Dec. 1 n Approval of bills, $56,613.53 n Public forum, visitors may speak on city matters n Old business n New business n Park director Phyllis Crump; Pat Brazel, Ward 2 n Fire chief Jay Cassout; Rodney Uhrhan, Ward 2...
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Cape Girardeau County Commission agenda 12/15/14
(Local News ~ 12/15/14)
1 Barton Square, Jackson 9 a.m. today n None at this time n Items listed on the agenda n Purchase orders n Cape Girardeau County Common Reorganized Sewer District Board agenda and prior meeting minutes. n None at this time n None at this time n None at this time...
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Cape Girardeau City Council agenda 12/15/14
(Local News ~ 12/15/14)
City hall 401 Independence St. n No action will be taken during the study session. n Planning and Zoning Commission report n Appearances regarding items not on the agenda n Agenda review n Legal actions and litigation, confidential communications with legal counsel and property acquisition pursuant to RSMo. Sections 610.021 (1) and (2)...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 12/15/14)
Today is Monday, Dec. 15, the 349th day of 2014. There are 16 days left in the year. Today's Highlights in History: On Dec. 15, 1944, the U.S. Senate approved the promotions of Henry H. Arnold, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Douglas MacArthur and George C. Marshall to the five-star rank of General of the Army and the nominations of William D. ...
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Business briefs
(Business ~ 12/15/14)
WEBCURRENT OPENS IN CAPE Webcurrent Communications, 339 Broadway in Cape Girardeau, opened Nov. 3. The business is a web developer service owned by Julie K. Wolpers. FIREPLACE CENTER TO CLOSE The Fireplace Center at 1028 N. Kingshighway in Cape Girardeau plans to close its doors at the end of the year because of the retirement of its owners, David and Noretta Blattner. Sales at the store will be ongoing until all merchandise is sold. After closing, the location will be available for rent...
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Names in the news
(Business ~ 12/15/14)
AMOS NAMED NEW MEMBER LEADER SIKESTON, Mo. -- Patricia Amos of Sikeston, a financial representative with Modern Woodmen Fraternal Financial, was new member leader in the Missouri East region in October. She has been with the company since October. EMPLOYEES HONORED AT CENTURY 21...
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Stories to watch: What's next in Southeast Missouri business
(Business ~ 12/15/14)
As the world faces a new year in 2015, businesses face new challenges, ranging from agricultural commodity prices to the political environment. Here's a look at business stories you'll want to watch in the coming year: Agriculture Despite increased 2014 yields over previous years, Southeast Missouri farmers could face a bleak economic picture because of increased supply in the market...
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A team effort for development: Talking shop with Chauncy Buchheit, executive director of the Southeast Missouri Regional Planning Commission
(Business ~ 12/15/14)
Over a three-decade plus career, Chauncy Buchheit, executive director of the Southeast Missouri Regional Planning Comission, has played a vital role in economic development for Southeast Missouri. He began with the commission, also known as the SEMO RPC, in 1980, as a planner and leader of a job training program. ...
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Stories of the year: Business moves that made headlines in 2014
(Business ~ 12/15/14)
Pepsi MidAmerica will be the first tenant at Greater Cape Girardeau Business Park, a move that's expected to bring about 74 jobs to the region. Construction of the $3.1 million customer service center is set to begin in the coming weeks, says Molly Hood, assistant city manager and director of development services. The 18-acre site is within the park at Interstate 55 and LaSalle Avenue, land purchased in 2012 by the city from Southeast Missouri State University...
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Health briefs
(Business ~ 12/15/14)
CAPE MEDICAL WEIGHT LOSS UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP Cape Medical Weight Loss and Family Practice, 2132 William St. in Cape Girardeau, changed ownership. Debbie Evans is the new owner. ROCKWELL DENTAL CUTS RIBBON POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. -- The Greater Poplar Bluff Area Chamber of Commerce and Dr. Stuart Rockwell held a ribbon cutting for Rockwell Dental, 1125 Herschel Bess Blvd., Suite 2...
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Bankruptcies
(Business ~ 12/15/14)
Bankruptcies filed through November for the Southeastern Division of the Eastern District of Missouri's U.S. Bankruptcy Court are listed below with their corresponding case numbers. The Southeast Division includes the counties of Bollinger, Butler, Carter, Dunklin, Madison, Mississippi, New Madrid, Pemiscot, Perry, Reynolds, Ripley, Scott, Shannon, Stoddard and Wayne. Court is held in Cape Girardeau...
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Business licenses
(Business ~ 12/15/14)
Business licenses issued in Cape Girardeau during November include the following: Brake Away LLC, out of town Dave's Studio-Visual Art Services, 1764 Pemiscot St. Dazspell Creations, 5 N. Main St., Suite D Family Dollar Store of Missouri Inc., 736 William St...
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Tax liens
(Business ~ 12/15/14)
Cape Girardeau County Tax liens and lien discharges recorded at the office of Scott R. Clark, recorder of deeds, during November are filed by the Missouri Department of Revenue, except as indicated by IRS designation. For more information, contact the recorder's office at 573-243-8123...
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Bond producers say screenplay stolen in Sony hack
(Entertainment ~ 12/15/14)
LONDON -- The producers of James Bond films have acknowledged that an early version of the screenplay for the new movie "SPECTRE" was among the material stolen in the massive cyberattack on Sony Pictures Entertainment. The producers said in a statement Saturday they are concerned that third parties who received the screenplay might seek to publish it -- and warned the material is subject to copyright protection around the world...
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Cow bolts butcher shop, police give chase
(National News ~ 12/15/14)
Cow bolts butcher shop, police give chase POCATELLO, Idaho -- A 1,000-pound cow being prepared for slaughter jumped a 6-foot fence and bolted through the streets of Pocatello before police shot and killed it after a lengthy pursuit. Pocatello police chief Scott Marchand told the Idaho State Journal his officers fired two shots at the heifer because it posed a safety risk...
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Out of the past 12/15/14
(Out of the Past ~ 12/15/14)
Cape Girardeau escaped yesterday's snowstorm with just a dusting; the St. Louis area was hardest hit in the state with 7 inches and a temperature of 3 degrees; Cape Girardeau's morning low is 8 degrees. City park board and pool committee members plunged ahead last night with planning for a recreational swimming pool, agreeing with a consultant's suggestion that an aquatic center should be built on the site of the Capaha Park pool...
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Several performances this month in Cape Girardeau
(Editorial ~ 12/15/14)
The River Campus at Southeast Missouri State University is the gift that keeps giving. On Thursday night, a touring group from Nebraska brought "A Christmas carol" to Cape Girardeau. Then on Saturday, the Southeast Missouri State University Percussion Ensemble presented two family holiday concerts...
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Speak Out 12/15/14
(Speak Out ~ 12/15/14)
With the countless numbers of employees that the city of Cape Girardeau has, why can't' one of them stay after 5 o'clock to accept payments for services? These payments are ridiculously inflated because there is no competition and because we are forced to pay the city for them. At least you could make somebody available to accept that payment...
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Marie Moore
(Obituary ~ 12/15/14)
Marie A Moore, 89, of Cape Girardeau died Saturday, Dec. 13, 2014, at her home. She was born June 8, 1925, in Cape Girardeau to Monty O. and Mary Haynes Baylor. She and Lee E. Moore were married in April 1944 in Cape Girardeau. He preceded her in death Aug. 11, 1991...
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Margie Proffer
(Obituary ~ 12/15/14)
Margie Marie Proffer, 85, of Whitewater died Saturday, Dec. 13, 2014, at Life Care Center in Cape Girardeau. She was born Aug. 11, 1929, in Oak Ridge, to Oscar and Anna Mae Hahs Schweer. She and Norman (N.A.) Proffer were married Feb. 10, 1951. She worked for International Shoe Co. in Jackson for 15 years...
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Marjorie Kutscher
(Obituary ~ 12/15/14)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Marjorie "Berniece" B. Kutscher 96, of Perryville died Saturday, Dec. 13, 2014, at her home. Friends may call from 4 and 8 p.m. today or from 6:30 to 10 a.m. Tuesday at Young and Sons Funeral Home. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Stan Hargis officiating. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery...
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Troy Hendrix
(Obituary ~ 12/15/14)
Troy Dean Hendrix, 72, of Jackson passed away Saturday, Dec. 13, 2014, at his home. He was born Sept. 23, 1942, son of Troy I. and Lala V. "Sue" Pennebaker Hendrix. He and Kay Jones were married April 2, 1965. She survives. Troy was a member of Oak Ridge Baptist Church. He worked several years at Brennecke Chevrolet in Jackson as the collision repair manager. Troy owned and operated Hendrix Body and Frame in Fruitland and Hendrix Classic Vehicles in Sedgewickville, Missouri. He retired in 2010...
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Bobby Helderman
(Obituary ~ 12/15/14)
Bobby A. Helderman, 78, of Jackson, formerly of Marble Hill, Missouri, died Sunday, Dec. 14, 2014, at Monticello House. A visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the chapel of McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Jimmie Corbin officiating. Burial will be in Russell Heights Cemetery in Jackson...
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Angela Hayden
(Obituary ~ 12/15/14)
PERRYVILLE Mo. -- Angela M. Hayden, 43, of Perryville died Friday, Dec. 12, 2014, at her home. Friends may call from 11 a.m. until time of service Wednesday at Young and Sons Funeral Home. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday the funeral home, with the Rev. Don Estes officiating...
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Hostage situation erupts in Sydney
(International News ~ 12/15/14)
SYDNEY -- A hostage situation erupted inside a chocolate shop and cafe in Australia's largest city today, with the nation's prime minister saying it may be "politically motivated." New South Wales state police said they were dealing with "an armed incident," and said they were trying to make contact with people inside the Lindt Chocolat Cafe in Sydney...
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Texas weighs allowing open carry of handguns
(National News ~ 12/15/14)
AUSTIN, Texas -- Long depicted as the rootin'-tootin' capital of American gun culture, Texas is one of the few states with an outright ban on the open carry of handguns. That could change in 2015, with the Republican-dominated Legislature and Gov.-elect Greg Abbott expected to push for expanded gun rights...
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Japan's ruling coalition wins big in elections
(International News ~ 12/15/14)
TOKYO -- Japan's ruling coalition won a solid victory in lower house elections Sunday, giving Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's Liberal Democrats up to four more years to pursue a range of economic and political reforms. The conservative Liberal Democratic Party, which has ruled for most of the post-World War II era, locked up a solid majority of 291 seats and with its coalition partner, the Buddhist-backed Komei party, will hold more than two-thirds of the House of Representatives, national broadcaster reported.. ...
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Like low gas prices? So does the station owner
(National News ~ 12/15/14)
NEW YORK -- So you think you are finally getting one over on the gas stations as you pay well under $3 a gallon for the first time in four years? Guess again. Gas stations love low prices, too -- and not just because customers are nicer when they are paying less...
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People on the Move 12/15/14
(Business ~ 12/15/14)
Cheryl Mothes of Jackson, a financial adviser for Edward Jones Financial, attended the annual Winner's Circle Top Women Advisors Summit in Palm Beach, Florida, this month. This year's trip was the third consecutive for Mothes, according to a news release. Attendance at the conference is reserved for top female financial advisers...
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Business Notebook: State chamber of commerce tour to kick off in Cape
(Business ~ 12/15/14)
The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry will introduce a new initiative, Missouri 2030: An Agenda to Lead, on Thursday in Cape Girardeau during the first of a series of meetings to be held throughout the state. The initiative consists of a 15-year plan designed to improve Missouri's competitiveness, according to a release...
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Southeast Missouri State women's basketball team has winning streak broken by Vandals
(College Sports ~ 12/15/14)
Southeast Missouri State senior guard Allyson Bradshaw was named to the Glass City Classic all-tournament team after a career-high 21-point performance Sunday, but the women's basketball team lost to Idaho 78-62 to conclude the tournament in Toledo, Ohio...
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Stastny victorious in his first return to Colorado
(Professional Sports ~ 12/15/14)
DENVER -- Paul Stastny didn't get the welcome home he hoped for, but he got the win. T.J. Oshie scored from the slot at 1:03 of overtime and the St. Louis Blues beat the Colorado Avalanche 3-2 on Saturday night. Kevin Shattenkirk had a goal and an assist and defenseman Alex Pietrangelo also scored for the Blues, who have won four straight and gave Stastny a win in his return to Denver...
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Missouri State hires Missouri defensive coordinator Steckel
(Professional Sports ~ 12/15/14)
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Missouri State has hired Missouri defensive coordinator Dave Steckel as its head coach. The 57-year-old Steckel is a long-time aide of Gary Pinkel and replaces Terry Allen, who was 37-64 in nine seasons and 4-8 last season. The school announced last month that it would not renew Allen's contract, set to expire at the end of January...
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Highway 34 in Bollinger County reduced for pavement work
(Local News ~ 12/15/14)
Highway 34 in Bollinger County, from Highway 51 to Route B, will be reduced as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform pavement repairs. A MoDOT news release says the work will take place from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. today through Wednesday. All work is weather permitting. The work zone 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 12/15/14
(Prayer ~ 12/15/14)
Lord Jesus, thank you that it is by your grace which we are saved. Amen.
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Hello and goodbye: A look at the comings and goings of 2014
(Business ~ 12/15/14)
In 2014, Southeast Missouri said 'hello' to ... Retail options in downtown Cape Girardeau In downtown Cape Girardeau, Yearing 4 Yarn, Tangled Yarn, Lattitudes, Ophelia and Muriel's Secret Garden were new additions for 2014. Additionally, Cup 'n' Cork relocated from its longtime location on Main Street to the corner of Spanish and Independence streets. ...
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