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Eastern Illinois women's basketball snaps 21-game losing streak with win over Southeast
(College Sports ~ 02/07/16)
CHARLESTON, Ill. -- The Eastern Illinois women's basketball team had gone more than three months without winning a game. The Panthers, who had lost their last 21 games after defeating IUPUI in their home opener on Nov. 13, clawed their way back from a double-figure halftime deficit on Saturday afternoon to defeat Southeast Missouri State 64-59 at Lantz Arena...
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Southeast Missouri State men's basketball falls to Eastern Illinois
(College Sports ~ 02/07/16)
CHARLESTON, Ill. -- As the final second ticked off the shot clock, Southeast Missouri State forward Trey Kellum received a pass on the block, turned and laid it in to give the Redhawks their largest lead of the game at seven with 3 minutes, 35 seconds left in the first half...
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Missouri defends law capping cities' traffic ticket revenue
(State News ~ 02/07/16)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- A new Missouri law overhauling the state's municipal courts and police departments violates the separation of powers, defies the state constitution's limits on unfunded mandates and unfairly singles out the St. Louis area, an attorney representing 12 St. Louis County municipalities told a courtroom Friday...
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About 50 Rams employees left behind in move to Los Angeles
(State News ~ 02/07/16)
EARTH CITY, Mo. -- As the St. Louis Rams organization packs up its headquarters in preparation for moving the National Football League team to Los Angeles, about 50 employees are preparing to be left behind. Since the NFL voted to allow the Rams to relocate to Los Angeles on Jan. ...
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Missouri considers easing adoptee birth certificate access
(State News ~ 02/07/16)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Danika Donatti first met her biological father when he was in hospice dying from complications of a disease she might also carry. Donatti, 18, was adopted shortly after birth. She has known the names of her biological parents since childhood, but she didn't try to form a relationship with them until she learned her biological father was fighting cancer and spinocerebellar ataxia type 6, a rare genetic disorder that degrades muscle control and that she had a 50 percent chance of inheriting.. ...
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Missouri Democrat proposes gun ban for domestic abusers
(State News ~ 02/07/16)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- While there's consensus in some other Republican-dominated states to ramp-up laws to keep firearms out of the hands of domestic abusers, a Missouri proposal to do that appears to have little chance in the GOP Legislature. Democratic St. Louis Rep. Stacey Newman said her bill to ban those convicted of domestic violence from having firearms would give police tools to prevent gun deaths...
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Bill seeks to help vocational students enter the workforce
(Local News ~ 02/07/16)
The Missouri House will take up legislation designed to help high-school graduates with career and technical education enter the workforce. The bill's sponsor, state Rep. Kathy Swan, R-Cape Girardeau, is optimistic the bill will become law. A House committee unanimously approved the measure late last week, sending it to the full House...
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Local military members discuss women registering for draft, physical standards
(Local News ~ 02/07/16)
Should women have to register with the Selective Service when they turn 18? And should those who choose to serve in the military be required to meet the same physical standards as men? Much chatter has been devoted to these topics in recent days, but unless or until Congress amends the Military Selective Service Act, the answers depend on whom you ask...
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East Missouri Action Agency awarded funding to help flood victims
(Local News ~ 02/07/16)
East Missouri Action Agency has been awarded $100,000 in funding from the Missouri Housing Development Commission to assist those affected by recent flooding. The funds will be used to provide temporary or permanent housing and/or home repair to families or individuals whose homes were destroyed or damaged...
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Saint Francis moving Convenient Care out of hospital's ER
(Local News ~ 02/07/16)
Beginning March 1, Convenient Care, the walk-in facility within the emergency department at Saint Francis Medical Center, will consolidate with and become part of Immediate Convenient Care (ICC), an urgent-care facility with locations in Cape Girardeau and Jackson...
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Police suspect Missouri bandits hit Oak Ridge, stole car before escapade to Alabama, Florida
(Local News ~ 02/07/16)
A man and woman from Joplin, Missouri, suspected in robberies and abductions across the southeast may have made a pit stop in Oak Ridge before heading to Alabama. Authorities had linked Blake Fitzgerald and Brittany Nicole Harper, both 30, to a series of crimes in Alabama and Georgia, saying the offenses fit a similar pattern: People are robbed, kidnapped and let go unharmed, usually after a vehicle is stolen. ...
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Plungers head into water to raise money for Special Olympics
(Local News ~ 02/07/16)
It could be said the 175 participants that turned out for the 10th annual Polar Plunge lucked out Saturday. The sun was bright, the air was 52 degrees and the water in Lake Boutin at Trail of Tears State Park only 7 degrees lower than that. “There is a God, because I have been praying for weather like this for months now,” said announcer Faune Riggin of KZIM-KSIM radio...
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Presidential executive actions spur gun sales locally, sheriff, dealers say
(Local News ~ 02/07/16)
Two men brought pistols Friday to the Cape Girardeau Gun Show at the Arena Building, but not in any capacity as a dealer. They walked up and down the aisles with the gun boxes under their arms, eventually meeting in the middle to try to make a trade...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 02/07/16)
Today in History Today is Sunday, Feb. 7, the 38th day of 2016. There are 328 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Feb. 7, 1936, President Franklin D. Roosevelt authorized a flag for the office of the vice president. On this date:...
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Bison, llamas, sheep -- oh my!
(Community ~ 02/07/16)
Neal Franke has been in the business of buying and selling animals since he was 7 years old. Franke, who will turn 53 on Thursday, says he bought his first sheep and calf with birthday money when he was 7. Once he graduated into his teenage years, he began going to the local 5-H Ranch to watch and help out with the animal sales. Initially drawn to the bison for its ties to American history and early plains life, he decided to buy his first at age 20...
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Sighting the northern harrier hawk
(Community ~ 02/07/16)
The bird I have photographed here is a northern harrier. It is a medium-size hawk native to North America. Its summer range extends into Northern Canada and Alaska, but its winter range brings it as far south as the very northern tip of South America...
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FYI 2-7-16
(Community ~ 02/07/16)
A town hall meeting is planned from 7 to 8:30 Thursday, Feb. 11, at the Cape Girardeau Public Library, 711 N. Clark St. in Cape Girardeau. The event will be presented by the League of Women Voters of Southeast Missouri, the Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce and the Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce. ...
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DIY Doughnuts for a sweet holiday
(Community ~ 02/07/16)
Almost everybody loves fresh, warm doughnuts. But almost everybody doesn't love the hassle of making those fresh, warm doughnuts. It's a messy process that involves making a dough that can be temperamental. Who has time for that on Valentine's Day? So we've created a method of making doughnuts that takes the temperamental out of the equation. ...
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The comfort of homemade cornbread
(Community ~ 02/07/16)
About a month or so ago, Marge bought a spiral sliced ham that we really enjoyed. The ham had a fair-sized bone in it that just shouted out that it was meant for a big pot of beans. So just over a week ago, Marge got her bigger Crock-Pot out and we began to put together some ham and beans. ...
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Romantic treats for Valentine's Day
(Community ~ 02/07/16)
Valentine's Day is approaching quickly, and I am seeing many pretty and tasty-looking chocolate dessert recipes on magazine covers, on Facebook and in the grocery store. I decided to scroll through Facebook for a few minutes and found a couple of recipes I saved to fix for my family either on or near Valentine's Day. A little special treat does not have to be fancy at our house; taste is the most important thing for and my husband and our children...
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Building on a good thing: Part 1
(Community ~ 02/07/16)
This June, my wife and I will celebrate our 21st wedding anniversary. We dated for three years before our wedding. It amazes me to think we have known each other for nearly a quarter of a century. I am truly blessed in many ways. Proverbs 18:22 says, "He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the Lord." These words of wisdom are directed toward men to encourage them toward marriage by highlighting the blessings of marriage. ...
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'It is what it is'
(Community ~ 02/07/16)
Sometimes you have to accept life as it is. "You can be anything you want to be," "Nothing is impossible," and the Bible scripture, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me," Philippians 4:13, are popular quotes now. I am more than a positive thinker. I live by that label, so I am in agreement with them. But I've learned there is a certain of amount of fallacy in the statements. Unforeseen circumstances and situations you can't understand lurk in the background...
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Chamber membership drive begins, some Sweethearts background and Mark Hopkins' history
(Community ~ 02/07/16)
While strolling, I wondered whatever happened to Andrew Zupka. Happy birthday to Brenda Bryant, Chris Siebert, Wade Cannon, Butch Baker, Rocky Rainey Jr., Missy Ikerman, Belindia Breedlove, Mary Stovall, JD Tollison, Trevor Duncan, Ruth Ann Hailey, Joy Kinder, Sharon Maben, Becky Glastetter, Mike Dragoni, Eddie Wagoner, Susie Pobst, Robert Penrose, Woodrow Proctor, Jerry Woolsey Jr., Linda Glastetter, Joanne Brucker, Kenneth Plunk, Estella Sharp, Jimmy Dooley, Cindy Teegarden and Gary Sadler...
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What iT was, was democracy
(Community ~ 02/07/16)
One must wonder what our country's governing system looks like to an outsider observing our political process at work for the first time. I am reminded of Andy Griffith and his classic comedy routine called, "What it was, was football." At the end of his presentation, he concluded that football was a bunch of fellows fighting over a pumpkin while being supervised by several convicts. In truth, had he applied his simple logic to our election process he might have been pretty close to right...
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Snider -- Chasteen
(Engagement ~ 02/07/16)
Steve and Jeanette Snider of Chaffee, Missouri, announce the engagement of their daughter, Candice Hope Snider, to Alexander Cain Chasteen, both of Overland Park, Kansas. He is the son of Larry and Cindy Chasteen of Oran, Missouri. Candice is working toward her master's degree in biomedical science and will begin medical school for her DPM degree in the fall of 2016...
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Bueter -- Nussbaum
(Engagement ~ 02/07/16)
Anthony "Butch" Bueter of Leopold, Missouri, announces the engagement of his daughter, Allison Ann Bueter of Leopold, to Larry David Nussbaum II of Leopold. He is the son Larry and Connie Nussbaum of Leopold. Allison is also the daughter of the late Deborah Bueter...
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Jordan -- Matthews
(Engagement ~ 02/07/16)
John and Kathy Jordan of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Hillary Jordan of Jackson, to Ryan Matthews of Jackson. His parents are Jim and Debbie Matthews of Jackson. Hillary is a 2007 graduate of Jackson High School. She received a bachelor of science degree in criminal justice from Southeast Missouri State University in 2011. She is a probation and parole officer...
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Jansen -- 73 years
(Anniversary ~ 02/07/16)
Leon and Bernice Jansen of Cape Girardeau celebrated their 73rd wedding anniversary on Jan. 13, 2016, with immediate family at Chateau Girardeau. Jansen and the former Bernice Dirnberger were married Jan. 13, 1943, at St. Denis School in Benton, Missouri. Their attendants were Herman Jansen and Lavern Wilhelm...
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Club news 2-7-16
(Community News ~ 02/07/16)
Lorilee Petrich Short has been nominated to stand for election as Missouri State society treasurer. The election will be held at the state conference April 14 through 17 at the Embassy Suites, St. Charles Convention Center, St. Charles, Missouri. Lorilee is currently serving the State Society as corresponding secretary and John Guild Chapter as treasurer...
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Senior Center menus 2-7-16
(Community ~ 02/07/16)
Monday: Lasagna or vegetable beef soup, lima beans, garden salad, whole-grain garlic bread, mixed fruit or ice cream and cookie. Tuesday: Cheeseburger or chili cheese dog, baked potato wedges, baked beans, gelatin salad, whole-grain bun, fresh apple slices or Black Forest cake...
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SOUTHEAST ROUNDUP: Redhawks gymnasts fall to Lindenwood, Missouri in tri-meet
(College Sports ~ 02/07/16)
The Southeast Missouri State gymnastics team finished third in its tri-meet vs. Missouri and Lindenwood on Friday night. The Redhawks posted a score of 192.300. The host Tigers won the meet with a score of 196.625 -- its highest team total since 2010 -- and Lindenwood was second with 194.000...
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Alabama's Norris leads Tide past Missouri 80-71
(College Sports ~ 02/07/16)
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- Riley Norris made three 3-pointers and scored 18 points to help Alabama beat Missouri 80-71 on Saturday. Arthur Edwards and Justin Coleman made back-to-back 3-pointers to give Alabama its largest lead of the game at 67-43 with 9:28 remaining...
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Advance boys basketball picks up vengeful win on the road vs. Dexter
(High School Sports ~ 02/07/16)
DEXTER, Mo. -- The state-ranked Advance boys basketball team entered Friday's contest against Dexter desperately in need of a win. The Hornets, who had dropped three of four games for the first time this season, endured a tense ending but came away with the victory...
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Scott City boys basketball routs Clarkton on neutral floor
(High School Sports ~ 02/07/16)
All scores were reported to the Southeast Missourian on Saturday.
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Lehtera, Elliott lead Blues past Wild 4-1
(Professional Sports ~ 02/07/16)
ST. LOUIS -- Jori Lehtera had a goal and an assist, and Brian Elliott made 38 saves as the St. Louis Blues beat the Minnesota Wild 4-1 on Saturday night. Vladimir Tarasenko, Paul Stastny and Troy Brouwer also scored for the Blues, who got their first regulation win in four tries against the Wild and improved to 8-3-1 in their last 12 at home...
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Prayer 2-7-16
(Prayer ~ 02/07/16)
May we bless our children, O Lord Jesus, teaching them to love you. Amen.
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Black History Month events highlight many topics
(Editorial ~ 02/07/16)
Southeast Missouri State University has several events planned to celebrate Black History Month in February. The headliner of the event will be the hip-hop artist Common, who has won multiple Grammy Awards and won a Golden Globe Award and an Academy Award for best original song "Glory" for the film "Selma." He co-starred in that movie. He also launched an organization dedicated to the empowerment and development of America's urban youth...
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Out of the past: Feb. 7
(Out of the Past ~ 02/07/16)
Perryville, Missouri, Alderman Robert V. Pirrie, 52, was killed late yesterday afternoon, when the single-engine plane he was flying crashed into a plowed, muddy field west of Dutchtown. The Cape Girardeau City Council has tabled action on a proposal to repeal parking restrictions on Kage Hills Drive, after 10 residents of the street attended yesterday's council meeting to oppose the parking ban; residents said they would settle for no-parking along the crest of a hill on the street, provided parking is allowed on at least one side of the remainder of the street.. ...
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Jackson police report 2/7/16
(Police/Fire Report ~ 02/07/16)
The Jackson Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests n Robert A. Bailey, 29, of Scott City was arrested on a Jackson warrant for failure to appear in court on a show-cause order. n Marc D. Whiteside, 27, 1225 Brandom St., was arrested on suspicion of assault and peace disturbance...
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Cape Girardeau police report 2/7/16
(Police/Fire Report ~ 02/07/16)
The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests n Miehsa L. Henderson, 24, of Charleston, Missouri, was arrested on a Cape Girardeau County warrant for a probation violation. n Ashley J. Taylor, 32, 16 Starview Court, was arrested on suspicion of child neglect...
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Rev. Cy H. Smith Jr.
(Obituary ~ 02/07/16)
COLUMBIA, Mo. -- The Rev. Cy H. Smith Jr., 88, of Columbia, formerly of Cape Girardeau, died Friday, Feb. 5, 2016, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia. He was born Sept. 21, 1927, in Belle, Missouri, to Cyles Harold and Della Frances Williams Smith Sr. He and Georgiann Nolting were married April 2, 1949, at Bland, Missouri...
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Jerry Siebert
(Obituary ~ 02/07/16)
CARTERVILLE, Ill. -- Jerry Siebert, 62, of Carterville passed away Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016, at his home surrounded by his loving family after a courageous 18-month battle with cancer. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, nephew and uncle whom will be greatly missed...
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Johnny Seabaugh
(Obituary ~ 02/07/16)
Pastor Johnny L. Seabaugh, 82, of Jackson died Friday, Feb. 5, 2016, at his home. Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Monday at the chapel of McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson. The funeral will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with the Revs. Mark Carbaugh and James Dillard officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery in Cape Girardeau with an honor guard graveside service...
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Amilda Schmitt
(Obituary ~ 02/07/16)
PADUCAH, Ky. -- Mary Amilda Schmitt, 91, of Paducah passed away at 9:05 a.m. Friday, Feb. 5, 2016, at Parkview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Amilda was born March 13, 1924, in McCracken County, Kentucky, to Louis and Hallie Kaufman. A woman of strong faith, she was a member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church. She will be remembered as a very loving, caring, giving person who took great joy in helping others...
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William 'Bill' Noce
(Obituary ~ 02/07/16)
William "Bill" J. Noce, 80, of Burfordville passed away Friday, Feb. 5, 2016, at his home. He was born July 3, 1935, in Red River township, Arkansas, son of Tony W. and Ruby L. Gray Noce. He married Susan Provençal on Dec. 16, 1972, in Clinton, Massachusetts...
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Avis Muench
(Obituary ~ 02/07/16)
Avis L. Muench, 100, of Cape Girardeau died Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016, at her home surrounded by family. She was born Sept. 15, 1915, in Bethany, Missouri, the daughter of Orley W. and Eva M. Bartlett. In 1936, she married Carl Julius Muench Sr. in Higginsville, Missouri...
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Ora Masters
(Obituary ~ 02/07/16)
Ora Freemon Masters, 88, of Gordonville passed away peacefully Friday, Feb. 5, 2016, at his home after being diagnosed eight months prior with esophageal cancer. Up until his diagnosis, Ora was fortunate to have lived an extremely healthy and active lifestyle. In fact, one of his favorite sayings was, "If I felt any better, I couldn't stand it!"...
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Patsy Lukefahr
(Obituary ~ 02/07/16)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Patsy E. Lukefahr, 84, of Perryville died Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016, at Holiday Residential Care Center in Perryville. She was born April 18, 1931, in Friedheim, daughter of Fred William and Mabel Thoroughman Oehl. She and Leroy W. Lukefahr were married June 25, 1950. He preceded her in death June 19, 2005...
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Ferneita Hahn
(Obituary ~ 02/07/16)
Ferneita Adelle Hahn, 100, a resident of Chateau Girardeau in Cape Girardeau, passed away Thursday, Feb. 4, 2016, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. She was the oldest daughter of Samuel M. and Bertha Shrum Dulaney. She grew up primarily in the Lutesville, Missouri, area and was married to Willard Rosvell Hahn on Sept. 3, 1938, in Jackson. He passed away April 7, 2004...
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Rev. W. Lee Cook
(Obituary ~ 02/07/16)
The Rev. W. Lee Cook, 82, of Jackson died Thursday, Feb. 4, 2016, at his home. He was born Nov. 24, 1933, in Corning, Arkansas, to Marion Amzie and Goldie Wampler Cook. Lee and Dorothy J. Gunn were married June 19, 1954, at Dexter, Missouri. The Rev. Cook started in the ministry when he was 17 years old. He served in Ottumwa, Iowa; Kansas City; Poplar Bluff; Kirksville; and Advance, Missouri, retiring in 2010. He also worked for Old American Insurance for more than 45 years...
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Stella Bailey
(Obituary ~ 02/07/16)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Stella L. Bailey, 83, of Perryville died Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016, at Perry County Memorial Hospital in Perryville. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday and from 6:30 to 10 a.m. Tuesday at Young and Sons Funeral Home in Perryville...
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Births 2/7/16
(Births ~ 02/07/16)
Daughter to Jack Weston and Erin Elizabeth Pind of Cape Girardeau, Saint Francis Medical Center, 5:01 p.m. Monday, Jan. 25, 2016. Name, Adelyn Marie. Weight, 8 pounds, 7 ounces. First child. Mrs. Pind is the former Erin Schwent, daughter of Gary and Linda Schwent of Ste. Genevieve, Missouri. She is employed by Springleaf Financial. Pind is the son of Marilyn and Jeff Pind of Cape Girardeau. He is employed by the Geek Squad...
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Turkey under pressure as Syrians mass at border
(International News ~ 02/07/16)
BEIRUT -- Turkey came under mounting pressure to open its border Saturday as tens of thousands of Syrians fleeing a government onslaught sought entry and the European Union called on Ankara to grant them refuge. As many as 35,000 Syrians have massed along the closed border, according to Suleyman Tapsiz, governor of the Turkish border province of Kilis. He said Turkey would provide aid to the displaced within Syria, but would open the gates only in the event of an "extraordinary crisis."...
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Seoul, Tokyo threaten to intercept North Korean rocket debris
(International News ~ 02/07/16)
SEOUL, South Korea -- South Korea and Japan vowed to shoot down any debris that falls on their territories from a long-range rocket North Korea plans to fire this month, with Seoul saying Thursday it has detected launch preparations by Pyongyang. North Korea has informed international organizations it will launch an observation satellite aboard a rocket between Monday and Feb. ...
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In Brazil, pregnant women urged to be cautious with a kiss
(International News ~ 02/07/16)
RIO DE JANEIRO -- In a sign of mounting global concern over the Zika virus, health officials on Friday warned pregnant women to think twice about the lips they kiss and called on men to use condoms with pregnant partners if they have visited countries where the virus is present...
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Somali officials: Suicide bomber may have blown hole in jet
(International News ~ 02/07/16)
MOGADISHU, Somalia -- A suicide bomber is suspected to have set off the explosive that blew a hole in a jetliner, sucked the man out of the plane and forced the aircraft to make an emergency landing Tuesday in Somalia's capital, Mogadishu, Somali officials said Saturday...
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Deadly NYC crane collapse under review
(National News ~ 02/07/16)
NEW YORK -- Officials are working to determine why a huge construction crane that was being lowered during strong winds came crashing down onto a street, killing a pedestrian and crushing a row of parked cars. Three other people were hurt by debris, two of them seriously...
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Over 100 missing, 14 dead as strong quake rattles Taiwan
(International News ~ 02/07/16)
TAINAN, Taiwan -- Rescuers were searching late Saturday for more than 100 people still missing after a powerful, shallow earthquake struck southern Taiwan before dawn, causing a high-rise residential building to collapse and killing at least 14 people and injuring hundreds...
- Rubio under fire in GOP debate after rise in polls (National News ~ 02/07/16)
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Branded for Bernie: Dozens get inked with free Sanders tat
(National News ~ 02/07/16)
MONTPELIER, Vt. — Fans of Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders are wearing their support for him on their sleeves – and on their rib cages, calves, necks and backs. Several dozen people have flocked to Aartistic Tattoo in Montpelier, Vermont, to get a free tattoo of the senator, complete with his unkempt hair and thick-rimmed glasses...
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4X4 2-7-16
(02/07/16)
What are your plans for Valentine's Day? I'm currently single, so I have no major plans for Valentine's Day. What's your favorite color? Why? Red, because I grew up watching the Chicago Bulls and one of their main colors is red. Feb. 12 is Abraham Lincoln's birthday. Who is your favorite president and why?...
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