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Southeast Missouri State football reaches out to local police, join forces for flag football event
(College Sports ~ 07/13/16)
Southeast Missouri State football coach Tom Matukewicz was out of town on vacation with his family when he woke up to the news that five Dallas Police Officers had been shot and killed by snipers during a peaceful protest. That had come on the heels of the shooting deaths of two African-American men by police officers...
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Cape Junior Legion baseball looks to build on district title at zone
(Community Sports ~ 07/13/16)
The Cape Girardeau Plaza Tire Post 63 Junior Legion baseball team has, so far, checked off the boxes on its list of goals. A strong 26-8 regular-season record; a district tournament title. Next up is the zone tournament. "We're out at Capaha [Park] practicing right now," junior legion coach Josh Meyer said via phone interview Tuesday night. ...
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Giebler drops into tie for second after Round 2 of MGA event at Dalhousie
(Community Sports ~ 07/13/16)
Cape Girardeau resident Brevin Giebler fell out of a tie for the lead but remains among the top pursuers as the MGA 2016 Stroke Play Championship heads into its final two rounds today at Dalhousie Golf Club. Giebler shot a 1-under 71 in the second round Tuesday to fall two shots behind Travis Mays, who was among three players tied for the lead entering the day...
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Obama pays tribute to Dallas officers shot in racial attack
(National News ~ 07/13/16)
DALLAS -- At a memorial for slain police officers, President Barack Obama declared Tuesday that a week of deeply troubling violence has appeared to expose "the deepest fault lines of our democracy." But he insisted the nation is not as divided as it seems and called on Americans to search for common ground in support of racial equity and justice...
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SEMO ROUNDUP: Parks will represent OVC on national committee, volleyball staff makes addition
(College Sports ~ 07/13/16)
Southeast Missouri State student-athlete Megan Parks was chosen to serve on the NCAA Division I National Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, it was announced Tuesday. Parks, who competes in track & field and cross country, is the president of SAAC at Southeast and has participated in the Ohio Valley Conference's SAAC as well as the 2015 NCAA Leadership Forum...
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Jackson, developer buy land near I-55 from Southeast Foundation
(Local News ~ 07/13/16)
The city of Jackson has partnered with Benton Hill Investments to buy almost 80 acres for future development. The property, on South Old Orchard Road near the East Main Street interchange at Interstate 55, was purchased from the Southeast Missouri University Foundation, a separate, not-for-profit organization that raises funds and manages property on Southeast Missouri State University's behalf...
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Airport board considers foundation to help fund improvements
(Local News ~ 07/13/16)
Cape Girardeau's airport advisory board voted Tuesday to set up a foundation account to help fund future airport improvements such as a public observation deck. The Cape Girardeau City Council nixed funding for the observation deck last month, to the dismay of airport board members who favored the project...
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Jackson school board passes new strategic plan
(Local News ~ 07/13/16)
A new strategic plan that's been in the works for months in the Jackson school district is official after school-board members approved it at their meeting Tuesday night. "I think we've painted with a broad enough brush that we're doing what we need to be doing for our community," Superintendent John Link said before the board voted to adopt the plan...
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Cape native creates walk-through comic book for ark attraction
(Local News ~ 07/13/16)
A comic book artist and illustrator who spent his early years in Cape Girardeau knows how to graphically tell stories. But his latest venture is huge: a full-scale, walk-through, Christian comic book on a massive Noah's ark attraction. Colin Dyer said the exhibit, which includes large video screens, is scheduled to open in September at the ark attraction in Williamstown, Kentucky. The 510-foot-long, $100 million ark opened last week...
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Taking advantage of shootings
(Column ~ 07/13/16)
By any definition, this past week has been both tragic and unsettling in countless ways. Yet by now we have come to reluctantly accept the growing polarization along racial lines that erupted once again this week. Pundits galore have opined with their views on the underlying cause of this division and yet, even in the arena of competing opinions, there remains a deep divide...
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Semoball Awards an inspiring night for student-athletes
(Editorial ~ 07/13/16)
Another Semoball Awards is in the books, and this year's program was just as insipiring as the last two. Student-athletes from 57 high schools in the region were recognized for their achievements, not only in their individual sports, but also in academics, sportsmanship and physical comeback...
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Cleanup continues from 2015 deadly flooding in Texas
(National News ~ 07/13/16)
SAN MARCOS, Texas -- Senon Selgado's family rode out floods before in their home near the Blanco River, but Memorial Day weekend of 2015 was different. The water rose too high, too quickly. By the time his granddaughter and her children threw on their clothes and called 911, emergency workers had advised them to climb onto the roof...
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The Greenbrier reopens to guests after West Virginia floods
(National News ~ 07/13/16)
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. -- An iconic, nearly 240-year-old hotel reopened in West Virginia on Tuesday, about two weeks after the state was ravaged by deadly floods. The Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs reopened about noon to a steady stream of paying guests, said front door valet dispatcher Margaret Bennett...
- Fire, fire, burning bright in downtown Cape (Local News ~ 07/13/16)
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Official: 22 dead in head-on train crash in Italy
(International News ~ 07/13/16)
MILAN -- Survivors described being thrown forward violently and freeing themselves from a tangle of metal and body parts after two Italian commuter trains collided head-on Tuesday in the southern region of Puglia, killing at least 22 people and injuring scores more...
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Nobel winner Malala promotes education at Kenya refugee camp
(International News ~ 07/13/16)
DADAAB, Kenya -- Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai visited the world's largest refugee camp on her 19th birthday Tuesday and voiced concern Kenya's plans to close it could create "a generation lost." The government announced in May it plans to close the camp in eastern Kenya near the Somali border by the end of the year, citing it as a security liability...
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Obama pays tribute to Dallas officers shot in racial attack
(National News ~ 07/13/16)
DALLAS -- President Barack Obama urged Americans rattled by a week of violence and protests to find "open hearts" and new empathy Tuesday in a speech that seesawed between honoring police officers for their bravery and decrying racial prejudice that can affect their work...
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Documents: Paterno ignored boy's Sandusky complaint in 1976
(National News ~ 07/13/16)
HARRISBURG, Pa. -- Penn State football coach Joe Paterno, told by a teenage boy in 1976 assistant coach Jerry Sandusky molested him in a shower, responded he didn't want to hear about it and had "a football season to worry about," according to court documents unsealed Tuesday...
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Many in law enforcement feel frayed relationship with Obama
(National News ~ 07/13/16)
DALLAS -- After each fatal shooting of a black man by an officer, President Barack Obama has spoken out against bad policing, giving voice to the generations of African-Americans who have found themselves at the wrong end of a baton, a snarling dog or a gun...
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Inmate who killed 2 at courthouse was handcuffed
(National News ~ 07/13/16)
ST. JOSEPH, Mich. -- An inmate charged with violent crimes was handcuffed when he wrested a gun from a sheriff's deputy and killed two bailiffs at a southwestern Michigan courthouse, a sheriff said Tuesday. Berrien County Sheriff Paul Bailey said he had wrong information Monday when he said Larry Darnell Gordon was not restrained during his escape attempt as he was being escorted from a holding cell to the courtroom in St. Joseph, about 100 miles northeast of Chicago...
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Clinton gets long-awaited endorsement from Sanders
(National News ~ 07/13/16)
PORTSMOUTH, N.H. -- A contentious Democratic primary fight ended Tuesday with hugs, handshakes and thank-yous, as Bernie Sanders told supporters their "political revolution" was dependent upon getting Hillary Clinton elected as the country's next president...
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Police: 3 arrested in 'credible threat' to harm officers
(National News ~ 07/13/16)
BATON ROUGE, La. -- Police arrested three suspects and were seeking a possible fourth suspect accused of stealing several handguns as part of what authorities Tuesday described as "substantial, credible threat" to harm police officers in the Baton Rouge area...
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Son of country singer Craig Morgan dies in boating accident
(Entertainment ~ 07/13/16)
WAVERLY, Tenn. -- The 19-year-old son of country music singer Craig Morgan was found dead after what authorities described as a weekend boating accident along the Tennessee River basin, Morgan's publicist said. Publicist Cindy Hunt said in a statement late Monday the Humphreys County Sheriff's Department in Tennessee recovered the body of the teen, Jerry Greer, on Monday evening in an area called Kentucky Lake in northwestern Tennessee...
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Out of the past: July 13
(Out of the Past ~ 07/13/16)
The Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport is scheduled to become a part of a nationwide automated weather-reporting network in September 1993; the Automated Surface Observation System is sponsored by the U.S. departments of Commerce, Transportation and Defense...
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Ethelyn Venson
(Obituary ~ 07/13/16)
Ethelyn Venson, 81, of Jackson, formerly of Mounds, Illinois, died Monday, July 11, 2016, at Jackson Manor Nursing Home in Jackson. Visitation will be from 5 to 6 p.m. Friday at St. John Missionary Baptist Church in Mounds. The funeral will be at 6 p.m. Friday at the church. Interment will be Monday in Mound City National Cemetery at Mound City, Illinois...
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Staff Sgt. Raheem Terry
(Obituary ~ 07/13/16)
MOUNDS, Ill. -- Staff Sgt. Raheem R. Terry, 32, of Honolulu, formerly of Mounds, died Saturday, July 2, 2016, from injuries received in a motorcycle accident. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Meridian High School in Mounds. Interment will be private on Monday in Mound City National Cemetery in Mound City, Illinois...
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Gail Miller
(Obituary ~ 07/13/16)
Gail Ann Miller, 61, of Cape Girardeau died Monday, July 11, 2016, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. She was born June 14, 1955, in Cape Girardeau to Fred Eugene and Geraldine Marie Norvell Dormeyer. She married Billy Gene Miller on July 16, 2002, in Charleston, Missouri...
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Rev. Luther Lawrence
(Obituary ~ 07/13/16)
MOUNDS, Ill. -- The Rev. Luther Lee Lawrence, 72, of Mounds died Sunday, July 10, 2016, at his home. Visitation will be from noon to 1 p.m. Saturday at Massie Funeral Home. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Ronnie Mack officiating. Interment will be in Green Lawn Memorial Garden in Villa Ridge, Illinois...
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E.P. 'Pug' Kurre
(Obituary ~ 07/13/16)
E.P. "Pug" Kurre, 97, of Jackson died Tuesday, July 12, 2016, at Chateau Girardeau Nursing Home in Cape Girardeau. Arrangements are incomplete at McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson.
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Dale Kinder
(Obituary ~ 07/13/16)
MARBLE HILL, Mo. -- Dale M. Kinder, 88, formerly of Marble Hill, died Sunday, July 10, 2016, at Harris Manor in Farmington, Missouri. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday at Hutchings Funeral Chapel in Marble Hill. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at the chapel. Burial will be in Cape County Memorial Park Cemetery in Cape Girardeau...
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Joan Kerby
(Obituary ~ 07/13/16)
BENTON, Mo. -- Joan Marie "Joanie" Kerby, 71, of Benton joined the heavenly choir Monday, July 11, 2016. She was born Nov. 17, 1944, to Theon Peter and Lorena Wesley Hawkins Urhahn. She married John Alvin Kerby on Aug. 30, 1973, in Metropolis, Illinois. John preceded her in death Dec. 16, 2010...
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James Harrell Jr.
(Obituary ~ 07/13/16)
AURORA, Ill. -- James L. Harrell Jr., 69, of Aurora, formerly of Mounds, Illinois, died Saturday, July 9, 2016, at the Presence Mercy Medical Center in Aurora. Visitation will be from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Friday at Massie Funeral Home in Mounds. The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. Interment will be in Mound City National Cemetery, with military honors provided by the Illinois National Guard and area veterans...
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Arvella Estes
(Obituary ~ 07/13/16)
Arvella Alberta Estes, 96, of Jackson, passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2016, at Jackson Manor Nursing Home in Jackson, where she resided the past five years. The youngest of 10 children, Arvella was born Aug. 27, 1919, in Whitewater to George and Eda Scholz Rhodes. Arvella grew up in rural America, experienced two world wars and the Depression. Her father passed away when she was only 10 years old, leaving her mother with seven children and a large farm debt...
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Jackson police report 7/13/16
(Police/Fire Report ~ 07/13/16)
The Jackson Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrest n Jacob Alexander Parrish, 23, of Palatka, Florida, was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated on drugs, possession of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia...
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Cape Girardeau fire report 7/13/16
(Police/Fire Report ~ 07/13/16)
The Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls Monday: n Medical assists at 2:19 a.m. on Masters Drive; 12:24 p.m. on South Lorimier Street; 1:08 p.m. on South Pacific Street; 1:24 p.m. on Lowes Drive; 3:12 p.m. on Independence Street; 3:21 p.m. on Interstate 55; 5:28 p.m. on Linden Street; and 6:55 p.m. on Olive Street...
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Cape Girardeau police report 7/13/16
(Police/Fire Report ~ 07/13/16)
The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests n David A. Rodgers, 35, of Sikeston, Missouri, was arrested on a parole/probation warrant for a parole violation and a Scott County warrant for failure to appear for forgery...
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Tribunal rejects China's expansive South China Sea claims
(International News ~ 07/13/16)
THE HAGUE, Netherlands -- An international tribunal rejected China's extensive claims in the South China Sea in a landmark ruling Tuesday that also found the country had aggravated the seething regional dispute and violated the Philippines' maritime rights by building up artificial islands that destroyed coral reefs and by disrupting fishing and oil exploration...
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Britain's prime minister chairs his final Cabinet meeting
(International News ~ 07/13/16)
LONDON -- The brutal swiftness of British politics was on display Tuesday as moving vans pulled up to take David Cameron's possessions away from 10 Downing Street and his successor posed for photos in front of her new home. Cameron will step aside today after losing the campaign to keep Britain in the European Union. The next prime minister, Theresa May, is seeking to bring calm to Britain after upheaval following the unexpected result...
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Missouri university professor works on carbon dioxide device
(State News ~ 07/13/16)
COLUMBIA, Mo. -- A University of Missouri professor is working with two students to create a device to remove carbon dioxide from the emissions of fossil-fuel power plants. William Jacoby is an associate professor of bioengineering and chemical engineering, The Columbia Daily Tribune reported...
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National prosecutors association discusses police shootings
(State News ~ 07/13/16)
ST. LOUIS -- About 150 black prosecutors from around the U.S. have gathered in St. Louis to tackle the subject of prosecuting police shootings. The panel discussion Monday was a part of a weeklong convention held by the National Black Prosecutors Association about the criminal justice system, The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported...
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St. Louis-area officer shot needs long-term care
(State News ~ 07/13/16)
BALLWIN, Mo. -- A suburban St. Louis police officer who was shot last week during a traffic stop "will forever be changed by his injuries" and require long-term care, his police chief said Tuesday. Ballwin officer Mike Flamion, 31, of House Springs has been hospitalized since he was shot in the back Friday as he walked to his patrol car after stopping a man for speeding. ...
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Kansas City powers American League to another All-Star victory
(Professional Sports ~ 07/13/16)
San Diego -- Eric Hosmer and Salvador Perez made sure the Kansas City Royals will start at home, sweet, home if they get a chance to defend their World Series title. The Royals duo homered off former Kansas City teammate Johnny Cueto during a six-pitch span in the second inning, Hosmer added an RBI single to become MVP of the All-Star Game and the American League beat the National League 4-2 Tuesday night for their fourth straight win...
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Jackson jiujitsu instructor earns coveted black belt
(Local News ~ 07/13/16)
A Jackson jiujitsu instructor has earned his black belt, making him the only person in the region with such a distinction and one of fewer than 60 throughout the state. Brian Imholz owns Gracie Jiu-Jitsu of Southeast Missouri, where he has taught the martial art for more than three years. He trains in St. Louis with J.W. Wright of Gracie Humaita St. Louis. Imholz has been practicing jiujitsu for 11 years and martial arts for more than 20...
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SEMO Pirates get desired shutout to open Senior Babe Ruth baseball state tournament
(Community Sports ~ 07/13/16)
CHARLESTON, Mo. -- SEMO Pirates coach Tyler Trover didn't hesitate to go with his top pitchers in pool play after reviewing the new format of the Senior Babe Ruth state baseball tournament. Pirates right-handed starting pitcher Brock Beacham kept his team in prime contention for the No. ...
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Route F in Cape County reduced for pipe replacement
(Local News ~ 07/13/16)
Route F in Cape Girardeau County between Route A and Route Z will be reduced with a 10-foot width restriction as Missouri Department of Transportation crews replace a pipe under the roadway. The work will take place from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. today, according to a MoDOT news release...
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Beaver attacks woman on Beaver Lake
(National News ~ 07/13/16)
ASHEVILLE, N.C. -- A 67-year-old woman said she was attacked by a beaver while paddleboarding on a lake named for the rodent in North Carolina. Betsy Bent said the beaver knocked her board over from underneath the water Friday at Beaver Lake, then latched on to her leg and wouldn't let go. Bent said a fisherman on the lake knocked the beaver off her twice, but it attacked again before letting her go. Bent needed stiches and rabies shots. The animal is being tested for rabies...
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Nation briefs 7/13/16
(National News ~ 07/13/16)
WASHINGTON -- Attorney General Loretta Lynch deflected a barrage of Republican questions Tuesday about her decision not to prosecute Hillary Clinton for her use of private email, saying it "would not be appropriate" to discuss the matter in her role as the nation's top law-enforcement official. ...
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Prayer 7/13/16
(Prayer ~ 07/13/16)
O Lord Jesus, we find strength in you, our refuge. Amen.
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