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Perryville baseball team squeezes past Dexter at district tourney
(High School Sports ~ 05/15/16)
Perryville baseball coach Jeff Steffens wanted to force the Dexter defense to make a split-second decision with the winning run standing at third base and the game tied at 4-all with one out in the bottom of the seventh inning. "We had a safety squeeze on," Steffens said. ...
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Boggetto homers twice as Southeast Missouri State baseball takes down Stephen F. Austin
(College Sports ~ 05/15/16)
These are promising times for Branden Boggetto. As his final days at Southeast Missouri State dwindle down, Boggetto is beginning to settle into his daily routine and strictly focus on baseball. The senior shortstop hammered a pair of home runs in the Redhawks' 9-5 win over Stephen F. Austin on Sunday afternoon at Capaha Field, providing further proof that he's well-prepared for his team's postseason march...
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Proposed demolition of former Oran City Hall draws criticism
(Local News ~ 05/15/16)
ORAN, Mo. — Controversy is building around the old Oran City Hall, which is scheduled to be demolished within days. When the city services moved out of the building in November, the city council began discussing the fate of the building at 118 Mountain St.
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Emergency c-section on dead mother saves baby following I-55 wreck
(Local News ~ 05/15/16)
A baby was saved from her mother's lifeless body following a fatal wreck on Interstate 55 on Wednesday morning in Cape Girardeau. Knowing the mother was dead, emergency personnel performed CPR to give baby Maddyson a chance to live. Baby Maddyson was no longer in critical condition as of Friday afternoon, but it is uncertain whether the child suffered brain damage due to a lack of oxygen...
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Artists criticize selection policies for roundabout sculpture designs
(Local News ~ 05/15/16)
A decision to commission a sculpture for Cape Girardeau's Fountain Street roundabout has sparked debate over the selection process among local artists. It also has focused attention on the structure of the city's public art committee. The Cape Girardeau City Council without any real discussion approved a sculpture project and major improvements to Capaha Field last month as part of a partnership agreement with Southeast Missouri State University...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 05/15/16)
Today is Sunday, May 15, the 136th day of 2016. There are 230 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On May 15, 1776, Virginia authorized its delegation to the Continental Congress to support independence from Britain. On this date: In 1862, President Abraham Lincoln signed an act establishing the Department of Agriculture...
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Steffens -- Smith
(Engagement ~ 05/15/16)
Duaine and Linda Steffens of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Erin Olivia Steffens, to Trae Robert Smith of Jackson. He is the son of Bradley and Brenda Smith of Jackson. Erin is a 2009 graduate of Jackson High School and received a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing from Southeast Missouri State University in 2012. She is a registered nurse in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit at Saint Francis Medical Center...
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McCartney -- Williams
(Wedding ~ 05/15/16)
Maureen McCartney and Warren Williams, both of San Diego, were married Oct. 10, 2015, at Mission Bay Park in San Diego. The Rev. Matthew McCartney performed the ceremony. Maureen is the daughter of Thomas and Colleen McCartney of Bakersfield, California. Warren is the son of Dr. Craig and Robin Williams of Cape Girardeau...
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White -- Miller
(Engagement ~ 05/15/16)
Alan and Catherine White of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Sarah Catherine White, to Alexander Ryan Miller, both of St. Louis. He is the son of Duanne and Deanna Miller of St. Peters, Missouri. Sarah is a 2006 graduate of Cape Girardeau Central High School. ...
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Meridian High School
(Honor Roll ~ 05/15/16)
Meridian High School High Honor Roll 9th grade: Kendrick Blake, Charles Helton, Treston Masters, Sydnie Walker. 10th grade: Cymone Ballard, Larry Barnett, Alexis Crain, Mia Davis, RaKyah Jeter, Destiny Lowe 11th grade: Katie Adams, Alyzon Agbayani, India Wade...
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St. Vincent de Paul School
(Honor Roll ~ 05/15/16)
St. Vincent de Paul School A Honor Rol 4th grade: Addison Beussink, Carley Bieser, Elizabeth Brooks, Brycen Clark, Jake Coalter, Tim DeYong, Ella Domian, Gavin Dunn, Alexandra Etherton,Salvatore Galati, Vita Galati, Jack Gardner, William Gardner, Alexander Godbey, Madeline Hendrickson, Laci Heuring, Kate Hopper, Sami Hussein, Lilly James, Madison Keck, Caroline Logel, Nolan McGuire, Suna Mungee, Aubrey Neumeyer, Sarah Patterson, Emmett Pfeifer, Gabriel Raines, Blake Schreckenberg, Reagyn Strickland, Thomas Southard,Jackie Taylor, Judd Thoma, Charlie West, Madelyn White.. ...
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4x4
(05/15/16)
Who do you go to for advice?
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Baby fox squirrel
(Community ~ 05/15/16)
No doubt about it, baby animals are cute. Even this baby fox squirrel has the look of innocence and blamelessness. Baby animals in the woods are very vulnerable to attack by predators. They must learn fast how to escape harm. Going unnoticed is important to the safety of most young animals in nature...
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FYI 5-15-16
(Community ~ 05/15/16)
The Salvation Army will host these Meals with Friends from noon to 1 p.m. May 16 to 20. n Monday: Beanie Weenies, carrots, dessert and bread n Tuesday: Lobster ravioli, mixed vegetables, dessert and bread n Wednesday: Ham, green beans, sliced potatoes, cornbread and dessert...
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Helping tomatoes and cucumbers grow up
(Community ~ 05/15/16)
I grew up North of Arthur, Nebraska, in the Sandhills. It was a rural environment where you measured the distance to your closest neighbor in miles. We lived about two miles from the Fryes and about the same from the Hartmans. And with it being rural, pretty much everyone raised a garden. ...
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Bold new recipes to try this spring
(Community ~ 05/15/16)
Do you ever get into a cooking rut and need a few new recipes to try? If so, you might take a look at the recipes I am sharing with you today. All of these recipes are family friendly, flavorful and economical. Now is the time to break out of that rut and try some new entree recipes for springtime cooking...
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Aspire to live, not just be successful
(Community ~ 05/15/16)
It is that time of year again. Young men and women -- and some not so young -- are donning caps and gowns to celebrate graduation. They have successfully met all of the requirements to complete their respective degree. Graduate or not, there are some matters from 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12 that speak to everyone moving into the next stage of real life...
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Don't yearn for what used to be
(Community ~ 05/15/16)
If you look back, what do you see? Do you see a bag-full of happenings and experiences you've learned from -- or do you feel the load of regrets? Do you wish for what used to be, for times gone by, the people who are gone, former neighborhoods, states of health or happier times in general?...
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May 21 raffle, gospel event to benefit St. Jude
(Community ~ 05/15/16)
Gary Atchley of Sikeston, Missouri, has survived cancer five times throughout his life. He faced his last battle with stage 4 cancer in 1998, but was healed overnight in the pre-operation room in the hospital. "I was supposed to go in (for surgery) that morning. ...
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Garden art can bring drama and design to outdoor spaces
(Community ~ 05/15/16)
If you came across any of Barbara Sanderson's work in a garden, you might think you'd stepped into Alice's Wonderland. The Seattle-based glass blower crafts flowers, arbors, lights and fountains for natural settings, aiming to create a magical, otherworldly tableau...
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Serving fruit for dessert can be both virtuous and decadent
(Community ~ 05/15/16)
According to my grandmother, fruit is God's candy, making it the perfect ending to a meal. I agree with Grandma -- fruit is a lovely, healthy way to end a meal. But I'll also confess that the dessert lover in me sometimes craves something a smidge fancier. And by fancier, I mean with chocolate...
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Chaffee City Hall reminders, a Cecil Harris visit and summer road trip memories
(Community ~ 05/15/16)
While strolling, I wondered whatever happened to Myrtle Hubbard. Happy birthday to Neal Rogers, Ernie Dalton, Debra Bader, Eddie Lair, Gail Dumey, Rick Duncan, Larry Glueck, David Moore, Jessie Brown, Wanda Hahn, Chris Montgomery, Shirley Jones, Leslie Herbst, Richard Sanders, Sherry Dirnberger, Rachel Daniel, Madison Cannon, Candi Bowman, Shirley Barber, Jerry Williams, Mary Rose, Dayneen Glastetter, Bobby Hinton, Anna Kinder, Gerald Whitmore, Samantha Kluesner, Darlene Seyer, Tull Garner, Delbert Horman, Kathy Reisenbichler, Chelsey Hanback, Steve Graham, Tammy Rains, Jimmy Wolsey and Rockey Rainey.. ...
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A primer on government power
(Community ~ 05/15/16)
We are in the midst of a very contentious presidential race. Many see this as a "watershed" election with the future of the United States hanging in the balance. Few seem overly concerned that congressmen and senators also are running for office. In truth, the real power in our government is in Congress, and the watershed issues actually are decided on the congressional hill in Washington, D.C., and not at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave...
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Club news 5-15-16
(Community News ~ 05/15/16)
Members of the John Guild Chapter, National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution attended the 117th Missouri State Conference at the Embassy Suites Hotel and Convention Center in St Charles, Missouri. This was the largest group ever, with 706 attending...
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Senior center menus 5-15-16
(Community ~ 05/15/16)
Monday: Smothered pork cutlet or pepper steak, mushroom rice pilaf, green peas, pickled beets, whole-grain bread and sugar-free banana pudding or regular banana pudding. Tuesday: Ham slice or hot chicken salad, sweet potatoes, black-eyed peas, whole-grain hot roll and pineapple tidbits or cherry cheesecake...
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Something fishy: Bowfishing is a sport of skill, precision and camaraderie
(Community ~ 05/15/16)
For Lance Altenthal of Jackson, bowfishing began as a way to keep his skills sharp in the months when deer season and other hunting periods were closed. He heard about the sport through friends who also are avid hunters and enjoy being outdoors. "It was something we were able to do over the summer," he said...
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Prayer 5-15-16
(Prayer ~ 05/15/16)
Father God, may our conversations always be full of grace, seasoned with salt. Amen.
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What's next, graduates? 7 tips for making the grade in the workplace
(Editorial ~ 05/15/16)
Thousands of our boys and girls effectively became adults in recent days and weeks as they graduated from high school. On Saturday, 1,327 graduated with various degrees from Southeast Missouri State University. For all of these young men and women, life is about to change, and dramatically so...
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Speak Out 5/15/16
(Speak Out ~ 05/15/16)
Payday loans should be banned in Missouri, period. Their interest rates can reach levels of 80 percent to 100 percent, making the usurious interest rates of the old days look good. Google has banned online ads for them. Will the Missouri Legislature ban them as it should? That's a rhetorical question...
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For original Trump team, a moment to celebrate, reflect
(National News ~ 05/15/16)
NEW YORK -- They were the core of the original Trump team, a small group of largely obscure political operatives who signed on a year ago for the seemingly quixotic presidential campaign of an oft-mocked celebrity businessman. Yet there they were in the lobby of the Trump Tower in New York City, sharing a public embrace as Donald Trump's victory in Indiana made it clear he was on track to be the Republican nominee for president. The improbable had come to pass...
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Vermont to require drug makers to explain price increases
(National News ~ 05/15/16)
MONTPELIER, Vt. -- Vermont is poised to become the first state requiring drug companies to explain their price increases, and Bob and Deborah Messing think that's a good idea. The Messings live in Montpelier and are in their early 70s. She's on Orencia, a Bristol-Myers Squibb product, for rheumatoid arthritis. He recently finished a course of Harvoni, made by Gilead Sciences Inc., to treat hepatitis C...
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Some question whether Clinton voters lack enthusiasm
(National News ~ 05/15/16)
DES MOINES, Iowa -- Rock concert rallies versus intimate town halls. Adoring groupies versus dutiful voters. Sweeping promises versus targeted proposals. Whether Hillary Clinton is competing against Democratic rival Bernie Sanders or presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump, one concern is much the same. They are outsider candidates riding a wave of populist excitement, while she is viewed as a traditional, establishment choice...
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Housebroken, half-ton bison for sale
(National News ~ 05/15/16)
ARGYLE, Texas -- An 8-year-old bison named Bullet has outgrown its Texas home, and the owner wants to find a new place for the 1,000-pound pet to roam. Karen Schoeve said Bullet occasionally is allowed inside the family's house but needs more space and grassland. She said the bison is tame and housebroken. The family has posted a Craigslist ad listing Bullet as for sale for almost $6,000, as long as the new owner will allow the bison to continue interacting with people...
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Peace deal expected with armed Afghan group
(International News ~ 05/15/16)
KABUL, Afghanistan -- Afghanistan is expected to finalize a peace deal with a notorious militant group in the coming days, in what could be a template for ending the 15-year war with the Taliban, a government official and a representative of the militant group said Saturday...
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States dig in against transgender directive
(National News ~ 05/15/16)
RALEIGH, N.C. -- Politicians in Texas, Arkansas and elsewhere vowed defiance --and other conservative states could follow suit -- after the Obama administration told public schools across the U.S. on Friday to let transgender students use the bathrooms and locker rooms that match their gender identity...
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Photo controversy highlights black women in Long Gray Line
(National News ~ 05/15/16)
Self-expression is hardly a part of life for cadets at the United States Military Academy. So it was far from ordinary when 16 black women put their spin on the traditional graduation photo, hoisting their fists in the air while in their dress uniforms, swords at their sides...
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Sheriff Joe Arpaio of Arizona found in contempt of court
(National News ~ 05/15/16)
PHOENIX -- The six-term sheriff of metro Phoenix has been found in contempt of court for disobeying a federal judge's orders in a racial profiling case, bringing the lawman who calls himself "America's Toughest Sheriff" a step closer to a possible criminal contempt case that could expose him to fines and even jail time...
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Out of the past: May 15
(Out of the Past ~ 05/15/16)
Cape Girardeau public schools athletic director Gary Lynch will be head football coach at Central High School and a classroom teacher next school year; the school board approved Lynch's reassignment at its meeting last night; it also hired Richard Giles, principal at Lee Hunter Elementary School in Sikeston, Missouri, to head Charles C. Clippard Elementary School...
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Marie Wells
(Obituary ~ 05/15/16)
DECATUR, Ill. — Clare M. “Marie” Wells, 96, of Decatur passed away Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016. One of five children, she was born Feb. 7, 1920, near Egypt Mills to Dr. O.J. and Clare J. Bray Miller. She and Joseph H. Wells were married April 10, 1948, in Cape Girardeau. They had been married 43 years when Joseph passed away May 30, 1991...
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Marilyn Lesch
(Obituary ~ 05/15/16)
Marilyn Kaye Lankford Lesch, 69, of Delta died Friday, May 13, 2016, at the family home. Friends may call after 4 p.m. Monday at Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Chaffee, Missouri. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral chapel...
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Brenda Halter
(Obituary ~ 05/15/16)
Brenda K. Halter, 39, of Cape Girardeau passed away Thursday, May 12, 2016, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. She was born Nov. 2, 1976, in Cape Girardeau to Bernard and Lillian Mae Nanna Halter. Brenda worked at VIP Industries and loved music. She was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church...
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James Clippard
(Obituary ~ 05/15/16)
James E. Clippard, 89, of Cape Girardeau died Saturday, May 14, 2016, at his home. Arrangements are incomplete at Crain Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau.
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Scott City fire report 5/15/16
(Police/Fire Report ~ 05/15/16)
The Scott City Fire Department responded to the following calls: May 7 n At 8:19 a.m., structure fire at 436 N. Frederick St. n At 7:18 p.m., gas odor at 213 Druetta Ave. May 8 n At 9:20 a.m., motor-vehicle collision on County Road 212. n At 4:47 p.m., May 8 EMS call in the 700 block of Fourth Street East...
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Jackson police report 5/15/16
(Police/Fire Report ~ 05/15/16)
The Jackson Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrest n Derek R. Ivy, 34, of Benton, Missouri, was arrested on a Cape Girardeau warrant. Summons n Charles E. David III, 29, of Jackson was issued summonses for displaying plates of another vehicle and failure to register a motor vehicle...
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Cape Girardeau police report 5/15/16
(Police/Fire Report ~ 05/15/16)
The Cape Girardeau police department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. DWI n Iris L.L. Anderson, 28, 122 Centennial Drive, was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated. n Joshua K. Morris, 29, 2308 Jane Drive, was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated and failure to drive on the right half of the road...
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Births 5/15/16
(Births ~ 05/15/16)
Daughter to Kevin Ray and Mindy Jo Graves of Dongola, Illinois, Southeast Hospital, 7:26 a.m. Monday, April 25, 2016. Name, Brenlee Jo. Weight, 8 pounds, 8 ounces. Second child, first daughter. Mrs. Graves is the former Mindy Goins, daughter of Eddie and Donna Goins of Dongola. She is employed by Jonesboro (Illinois) School. Graves is employed by Menard Correctional Center at Menard, Illinois...
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Missouri man gets 25 years in Illinois murder-for-hire plot
(State News ~ 05/15/16)
CARTHAGE, Ill. -- A Missouri man pleaded guilty in Illinois to trying to hire someone to kill a 4-year-old girl to prevent her from testifying against him in a sexual abuse case. Christopher O. Brown, 27, of Revere, Missouri, entered the plea to one count of solicitation of murder for hire Thursday in a western Illinois court, The Quincy Herald-Whig reported. A Hancock County judge immediately sentenced Brown to 25 years in prison...
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St. Louis jury convicts man for accomplice's death
(State News ~ 05/15/16)
ST. LOUIS -- A St. Louis man has been convicted of charges stemming from the death of a man killed during a robbery authorities say they planned together. The jury Friday found 30-year-old Albert T. Millsapp guilty of second-degree murder and other charges after a four-day trial. Sentencing is June 30...
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Legislature upholds veto on changing union dues collection
(State News ~ 05/15/16)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Missouri senators fell one vote short of overriding Gov. Jay Nixon's veto early Friday morning after a Democrat withdrew her support of changing how public-sector unions collect dues. The bill would have required public employees to annually reauthorize paying their union dues and fees through paycheck withholdings, rather than allowing automatic withholdings. ...
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Missouri lawmakers pass expanded gun rights on final day
(State News ~ 05/15/16)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Missouri lawmakers passed a sweeping expansion of gun rights Friday, allowing people to carry concealed guns without needing permits while also expanding their right to stand and fight against perceived threats. The legislation, which goes to Democratic Gov. Jay Nixon, was among the most prominent measures passed by the Republican-led Legislature on the final day of its annual session...
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Missouri lawmakers pass ethics laws but fail on gift ban
(State News ~ 05/15/16)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- GOP Speaker Todd Richardson, who assumed leadership of the Missouri House a year ago when his predecessor resigned amid scandal, said the 2016 Legislative session brought progress toward change in a state that's been called the wild west of ethics, but he's disappointed a bill to limit lobbyist gifts didn't win approval...
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Stripling, Dodgers beat Cardinals 8-4 for rookie's 1st win
(Professional Sports ~ 05/15/16)
LOS ANGELES -- Ross Stripling was in a celebratory mood and Michael Wacha was going to pay for it a second time after losing to his former college roommate. Stripling earned his first victory in his seventh major league start and got his first big-league hit in his initial at-bat off Wacha, Yasiel Puig homered and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 8-4 Friday night in the series opener...
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Kazmir goes 8 2/3 innings, Dodgers beat Cardinals 5-3
(Professional Sports ~ 05/15/16)
LOS ANGELES -- Scott Kazmir pitched 8 2/3 innings, Adrian Gonzalez and Corey Seager homered and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-3 on Saturday night. Gonzalez hit a solo home run, his fourth of the season, to lead off the fourth inning. Seager, who had three hits, ripped a solo home run in the seventh inning...
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Cup final awaits either playoff-starved Blues or Sharks
(Professional Sports ~ 05/15/16)
ST. LOUIS -- The rest of the postseason, the St. Louis Blues have home-ice advantage. Now, if they can only capitalize on it. The Blues are in the Western Conference finals for the first time since 2001 not because of those rip-roaring, standing room crowds, but because they've been so good at blocking out the noise elsewhere...
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Kelly's Maurice Davis qualifies for three state track and field events
(High School Sports ~ 05/15/16)
The Class 2 Track and Field State Championships will be filled with local athletes after a bevy of area standouts qualified through the Class 2 Sectional 1 meet Saturday at Troy Buchanan High School in Troy, Missouri. Headlining the day was Kelly's Maurice Davis, the defending state champion in the 100-meter dash who qualified for three individual events -- the 100, 200 and triple jump. ...
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Perryville track and field teams perform well at districts
(High School Sports ~ 05/15/16)
The Perryville boys had a strong showing at the Class 4 District 1 track and field meet Saturday at Hillsboro High School, winning a district title in the 1,600-meter relay and qualifying for the sectional meet in an additional eight events. The Pirates relays led the way, with the 1,600 group of Payton Besand, Pablo Mattingly, Emilio Mattingly and Kyle Wood standing atop the podium with a time of 3 minutes, 31.37 seconds. ...
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Pregnant woman hospitalized after apartment fire
(Local News ~ 05/15/16)
A pregnant woman was taken to a hospital after a fire broke out in an apartment Saturday afternoon. The Cape Girardeau Fire Department was called to a fire in a two-story apartment building at 333 N. Ellis St. at 12:22 p.m. Firefighters encountered a fire in the front room and bedroom of one of the upstairs units, according to a report filed by battalion chief Mark Starnes...
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Benton man gets probation for bringing gun on school property
(Local News ~ 05/15/16)
BENTON, Mo. — A Scott County man facing charges for bringing a gun on to Kelly High School property in November was ordered by a judge to community service and probation. Landon Michael Urhahn, 18, of Benton was sentenced Wednesday to five years of supervised probation, according to Missouri Case.net...
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Cape County sheriff, challenger spar over call for change in law enforcement
(Local News ~ 05/15/16)
Cape Girardeau County Sheriff John Jordan and challenger David Diveley sparred Friday over a call for change in the sheriff’s department. The two GOP candidates spoke at a luncheon meeting of the Cape Girardeau County Women’s Club at Dexter Bar-B-Que in Cape Girardeau...
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9-year-old boy reports attempted abduction in Jackson
(Local News ~ 05/15/16)
Jackson police say a man tried to abduct a 9-year-old boy in Jackson on Saturday afternoon. According to a news release from Jackson Police Department Capt. Rodney Barnes, officers went to the 200 block of Lacey Street after receiving reports of an alleged abduction...
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Owner shows off restoration of historic Spradling House
(Local News ~ 05/15/16)
The Spradling House at 1304 Broadway made its debut late Friday afternoon as a made-over property that used to be in disrepair. Once home to the grandfather of former Cape Girardeau mayor Al Spradling, the two-story, gold-brick building constructed about a century ago now is available for lease as a commercial space, said Rick Hetzel, owner of R. Hetzel Properties LLC...
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HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP: Cape Girardeau Central baseball rallies past Hillsboro at district tourney
(High School Sports ~ 05/15/16)
All scores were reported to the Southeast Missourian on Friday and Saturday.
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Southeast president touts variety of 1,300 new graduates
(Local News ~ 05/15/16)
More than 1,300 students were awarded degrees during Southeast Missouri State University’s 143rd commencement ceremony Saturday afternoon at the Show Me Center. This year’s graduating class included graduates from all 50 states and scores of countries around the world, Southeast president Carlos Vargas-Aburto told thousands of friends and family members in the crowd...
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