- Where does it lead to? (Submitted Story ~ 02/06/17)
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Despite effectiveness, few fire sprinklers are found in area homes
(Local News ~ 02/06/17)
Over the years, firefighters in Cape Girardeau and Jackson have responded to fires in commercial buildings with sprinkler systems. In each of those cases, the sprinkler systems mandated by the city's building codes put out the fire quickly and allowed everyone to escape without injuries, fire chiefs for both departments said...
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Rep. Smith seeks to block federal highway dollars to sanctuary cities
(Local News ~ 02/06/17)
U.S. Rep. Jason Smith has filed legislation to block Federal Highway Trust Fund dollars from going to states and local governments that refuse to obey federal immigration laws. "Over 300 cities and counties employ policies to stonewall the federal government and prevent the Department of Homeland Security from effectively enforcing our immigration laws," Smith wrote in a statement issued Thursday before introducing the legislation...
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Meet Tom Strickland, the man who started Jackson's uptown revitalization
(Local News ~ 02/06/17)
Tom Strickland did not set out to lead an initiative to revitalize and restore uptown Jackson, but he doesn't object to the situation, either. In 2000, Strickland thought he'd look into getting his building at 113 W. Main St. in Jackson placed on the National Register of Historic Places. He hired a consultant who suggested he look into creating a historic district instead...
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Business notebook: Former Chinese restaurant owner begins new venture
(Business ~ 02/06/17)
Four years ago, Peter Cai sold his former business, China Palace, on Broadway. Then, with newfound free time, he went out in search of new flavor. "After I sold that restaurant, we went everywhere," he said. "Just to travel, to try different food. It gave me a chance to kind of pick and choose what I want here." By "here," he means his new restaurant, Little Kitchen, which opened three months ago at 1036 N. Sprigg St. in Cape Girardeau...
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SEMO Drug Task Force sees rise in meth, hydrocodone, Xanax seizures
(Local News ~ 02/06/17)
The SEMO Drug Task force seized large amounts of methamphetamine, hyrdocodone and Xanax in 2016 and are up significantly from seizures in 2015. The SEMO Drug Task Force consists of 15 law-enforcement officers from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Cape Girardeau Police Department, Sikeston Department of Public Safety, Perry County Sheriff's Office, Stoddard County Sheriff's Office and New Madrid County Sheriff's Office...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 02/06/17)
Today in History Today is Monday, Feb. 6, the 37th day of 2017. There are 328 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Feb. 6, 1952, Britain's King George VI, 56, died at Sandringham House in Norfolk, England; he was succeeded as monarch by his 25-year-old elder daughter, who became Queen Elizabeth II...
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Age Spots: The center of a community
(02/06/17)
The center of a community Aging Matters covers 18 counties in Southeast Missouri. That is a lot of miles when you need to drive it for meetings, presentations or to meet with clients. Recently a new employee and I were in Van Buren for a meeting and realized it was time for lunch. ...
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Essential changes and updates you should know about when entering tax season
(02/06/17)
Delayed refunds for some taxpayers and the introduction of private collection agencies to recover overdue tax bills are among the changes affecting tax returns filed for tax year 2016. Christopher Miller with the Internal Revenue Service said the IRS expects to process around 2.8 million tax returns from Missouri this year. ...
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Easy does it: Repurposing made simple
(02/06/17)
Type "repurposing" into your search bar and you'll get results for every skill level, every time investment and every imaginable object. It can seem like too much, but these simple repurposes are a good place to start: n No-sew coasters Simply cut back pockets out of old blue jeans for a fun, easy project. Coasters can be all alike or mix and match. Instructions can be found at hometalk.com/26399592/casual-and-cute-blue-jean-coasters...
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‘A new life’: Repurpose and refurbish household items for a fresh, new look
(02/06/17)
Refurbishing or repurposing items for your home has become a very popular trend thanks to popular websites like Pinterest and HGTV shows like "Fixer Upper." It's a way to breathe new life into the things that you already have and love without having to make potentially expensive purchases...
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Ralph Hayes’ personal experience highlights significance of Heart Health Month
(02/06/17)
Ralph Hayes was not entirely surprised when he had to undergo heart bypass surgery in October. Both his parents had undergone bypasses, and he had a stent inserted in 2007. The surprise came because he was feeling well when a nurse at Saint Francis Medical Center, his workplace, familiar with his heart history advised him to take a stress test he had missed six months earlier...
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Scott County euchre tournaments unite generations of family, friends
(02/06/17)
Some words seem to be everywhere. Trump was one of them in the month of January. The then President-elect Donald Trump consumed the majority of the nation's attention from the start of the new year in the buildup toward his inauguration on Jan. 20. While protesters gathered around the country the day after the inauguration to voice their objection to the new president, 104 people assembled in the gymnasium at St. ...
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Area native John Selby navigates between ownership and retirement
(02/06/17)
John Selby sat with his wife, Vivian, and dog, Cooper, in their recently purchased 25-foot Winnebago at his shop at Signature Systems on South Kingshighway. They talked about a trip last year to North Carolina where they visited the real-life Mayberry, a town called Mount Airy, the hometown of Andy Griffith. ...
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From phishing to spoofing, local experts discuss technology scams and how to avoid them
(02/06/17)
Fishing is a hobby that many enjoy and do more of once they retire. But for scammers and con artists, phishing -- that's right, with a "ph" -- is work for them, and the goal is to fleece money out of people by prying credit card information from them...
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Millersville teacher Linda Sandlin reflects on fruitful career, relationships formed
(02/06/17)
Linda Sandlin has been shaping the minds of second-graders at Millersville Attendance Center for 32 years. With a plan to retire at the end of this school year, Sandlin says she'll be completing a career of teaching at least 750 area children. "My entire career has been here, in this very room. And I started my student teaching here in Jackson. I was in first grade at the Primary Annex, so a long time ago," she says with a laugh...
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Delicious Reading: Potato love
(02/06/17)
For my February column, in honor of Valentine's Day,I considered looking into "romantic" foods (those that are part of traditional candlelit dinners, like chataeubriand and chicken roulade) or foods associated with being an aphrodisiac (oysters, chocolate and other foods that are supposed to contain substances that put us in the mood for amore). ...
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Now Read This: ‘Can’t We Talk About Something More Pleasant?’ by Roz Chast
(02/06/17)
'Can't We Talk About Something More Pleasant?' by Roz Chast Last year, my husband and his sister faced the tough realization that their mother could no longer live by herself. They moved her from her home to an efficiency apartment in a retirement facility. Many of you have been in the same position of watching a loved one decline and then faced the monumental task of sorting through possessions...
- She said yes! (02/06/17)
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The little black rat
(02/06/17)
When she came to us, she was only about 8 inches long, a tiny black wart of a pup. They sat her on the floor and left. The poor little thing was shaking so hard, terrified, and I couldn't help it -- I had to pick her up and cuddle and talk to her, holding her fast until she finally stopped shaking. ...
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This article is dope, I think
(02/06/17)
As a writer, I’m always curious about the ongoing evolution of the English language. Some phrases and expressions have changed greatly over the years. Things that meant one thing when I was young mean something entirely different now. In pursuit of this research, I consulted my best friend, Tony, who happens to be the parent of teenage daughters (poor guy!). ...
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Speak Out 2/6/17
(Speak Out ~ 02/06/17)
My experience getting to work by 8 a.m. seems to indicate that the new Independence roundabout either needs tweaking, or there needs to be a lot of drivers' ed. Traffic backs up four to 10 deep on East Rodney while west-bound Independence traffic won't even slow down...
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Olympian Shawn Johnson speaks at SEMO tonight
(Editorial ~ 02/06/17)
Southeast Missouri State University's Speakers Series continues tonight. Gymnast Shawn Johnson will present "An Evening with Shawn Johnson" at 7:30 p.m. in the Show Me Center. We expect her address to be as inspirational as her life story. She has enjoyed success on many levels and is a perfect selection to speak about the rewards of hard work. ...
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Future of Medicare
(Letter to the Editor ~ 02/06/17)
It is hard to believe that our nation celebrated Medicare's 50th anniversary just over a year ago, yet there is now a move in Congress to drastically change the program that has achieved so much. Don't be fooled: The push for a Medicare voucher system, sometimes called premium support, is an effort to shift costs onto over 1 million individuals on Medicare in our state, a number that is rising fast. ...
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Prayer 2/6/17
(Prayer ~ 02/06/17)
O Lord Jesus, we praise you, for you are forever faithful. Amen.
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Delta Queen backers say safety will be addressed
(State News ~ 02/06/17)
KIMMSWICK, Mo. -- Delta Queen steamboat supporters have assured the head of the Coast Guard any safety concerns about the vessel will be addressed before taking to the water. Before the boat can carry passengers, it must be exempt from the federal Safety of Life at Sea Act, which prohibits overnight excursions on wooden vessels, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported...
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Greitens rescinds Nixon board of curators nominations
(State News ~ 02/06/17)
COLUMBIA, Mo. -- Gov. Eric Greitens rescinded the nominations of two members of the University of Missouri Board of Curators who were seated by former Gov. Jay Nixon when the Legislature wasn't in session. Greitens' decision on Tuesday to withdraw the nominations of Jon Sunvold and Patrick Graham came after two other Nixon appointees, Tom Voss and Mary Nelson, resigned in January, The Columbia Daily Tribune reported...
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Ferguson to pay $3M for naked, unarmed man's stun gun death
(State News ~ 02/06/17)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The city of Ferguson, Missouri, dropped its appeal of a federal jury's $3 million award to survivors of a naked, unarmed, black man who died after a police officer repeatedly shocked him with a stun gun and will pay the money, court filings show...
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State revenue collections up 3 percent this year
(State News ~ 02/06/17)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Missouri's revenue collections are up and appear on pace to meet the state's slashed budget. State budget director Dan Haug on Friday announced net general revenues are up 3 percent so far this fiscal year. That's lower than what the last governor and Legislature estimated when they drafted the current budget...
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Dorothy Imogene Hale
(Obituary ~ 02/06/17)
Dorothy Imogene Hale, 88, of Jackson passed away Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017, at the Monticello House in Jackson. She was born Feb. 26, 1928, in Madison County, Missouri, to Bro. Coda Raymond and Elizabeth Lily June Lane Brown. She and Samuel P. Hale were married Mar. 28, 1948, in Advance, Missouri. Three children were born to their union...
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Paul Turner
(Obituary ~ 02/06/17)
Paul Dennis Turner, 91, of Jackson died Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. He was born Tuesday, Jan. 26, 1926, in Oak Ridge to Pier and Ruby (Cotner) Turner. He and Hester Cobble were married Sunday, Jan. 9, 1944, at Osceola, Arkansas...
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Cape Girardeau police report 2/6/17
(Police/Fire Report ~ 02/06/17)
CAPE GIRARDEAU The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests n Christi M. Gonzalez, 38, no address given, was arrested on suspicion of stealing at Wal-Mart, 3439 William St. n A suspect was in custody pending formal charges of assault...
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Cape Girardeau County Commission agenda 2/6/17
(Local News ~ 02/06/17)
Cape Girardeau County Commission 1 Barton Square, Jackson 9 a.m. today Approval of minutes n Minutes of the Feb. 2 meeting Communications/reports -- other elected officials n None at this time Public comments n Items listed on agenda Routine business...
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Cape Girardeau City Council agenda 2/6/17
(Local News ~ 02/06/17)
Cape Girardeau City Council City hall 401 Independence St. Study session, 5 p.m. today Items for Discussion n Capital improvements program discussion Regular session, 7 p.m. Public hearing n A public hearing to consider a request for a special-use permit for a residential treatment facility at 2852 Independence St...
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Cape Girardeau fire report 2/6/17
(Police/Fire Report ~ 02/06/17)
CAPE GIRARDEAU The Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls: Friday n Medical assists were made at 7:17 a.m. on South Spanish Street; 8:18 a.m. on Linden Street; 9:19 a.m. on North Henderson Avenue; and 8:48 p.m. on Broadway. n At 6:35 a.m., citizen assist on South West End Boulevard...
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Jackson fire report 2/6/17
(Police/Fire Report ~ 02/06/17)
JACKSON The Jackson Fire Department responded to the following calls: Thursday n Emergency medical service on Orchard Drive. n Mutual aid for brush fire on Interstate 55. n A house fire on West Mary Street. n A citizen assist on North High Street. n Mutual aid for a motor-vehicle collision in Fruitland...
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'La La Land' dances toward Oscars with Directors Guild win
(Entertainment ~ 02/06/17)
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. -- "La La Land" director Damien Chazelle waltzed off late Saturday night with the top honor at the Directors Guild of America Awards. It's the latest stop on the ebullient musical's journey to the Oscars, but it wasn't all song and dance at the annual awards ceremony...
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Shyamalan's 'Split' leads box office for third weekend
(Entertainment ~ 02/06/17)
NEW YORK -- M. Night Shyamalan's multiple-personality thriller "Split" led the box office for a third-straight week, an unusual streak for a low-budget horror film. According to studio estimates Sunday, "Split" came out on top again with $14.6 million in North American ticket sales, bringing the Universal Pictures release's three-week haul to $98.7 million...
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What the Fluff? An American lunchbox icon is turning 100
(Entertainment ~ 02/06/17)
SOMERVILLE, Mass. -- Fluff turns 100 this year, and the marshmallow concoction that has been smeared on a century's worth of schoolchildren's sandwiches has inspired a festival and other sticky remembrances. Every year, between 5 million and 7 million pounds of the sticky cream invented in suburban Boston in 1917 is produced and sold worldwide, although half the supply is bought up by New Englanders and people in upstate New York...
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A commuter's dream: Entrepreneurs race to develop flying car
(Business ~ 02/06/17)
WASHINGTON -- Even before George Jetson entranced kids with his cartoon flying car, people dreamed of soaring above traffic congestion. Inventors and entrepreneurs long have tried and failed to make the dream a reality, but that may be changing. Nearly a dozen companies around the globe, including some with deep pockets, such as European aircraft maker Airbus, are competing to be the first to develop a new kind of aircraft that will enable commuters to glide above crowded roadways...
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Women slowly are getting more seats in the boardroom
(Business ~ 02/06/17)
NEW YORK -- The number of women sitting at the table in corporate boardrooms across the country is rising slowly, but it's rising. Just over 15 percent of all director seats at publicly traded U.S. companies were held by women as of Dec. 31, according to a study by Equilar, a corporate-research firm...
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Amazon increasingly wants to be its own deliveryman
(Business ~ 02/06/17)
NEW YORK -- Amazon isn't content just being the "everything store." Increasingly, it looks like it wants to be its own deliveryman, too. Its announcement last week of a new air-cargo hub in Kentucky is Amazon's latest foray into building out its own shipping and logistics unit...
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Southeast class for aspiring business owners returns
(Business ~ 02/06/17)
SIKESTON, Mo. -- Becky Brown's business is enjoying sweet success, and she credits much of its recent growth to LaunchU, a five-week class she took last year at Southeast Missouri State University-Sikeston. As her cupcakes baked in the oven for her Cakes Reanimated business, Brown paused to talk about LaunchU, which will be offered for a second time in Sikeston, beginning Feb. 13...
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Travelers arrive in U.S. to hugs and tears after ban is lifted
(National News ~ 02/06/17)
BOSTON -- Travelers from the seven predominantly Muslim countries targeted by President Donald Trump enjoyed tearful reunions with loved ones Sunday in the U.S. after a federal judge swept the ban aside. Airlines around the world allowed people to board flights as usual to the United States...
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White House predicts courts will reinstate travel ban
(National News ~ 02/06/17)
WASHINGTON -- Rebuffed in its bid for a quick reversal, the White House said Sunday it expected the courts to reaffirm President Donald Trump's executive power and reinstate a ban on refugees and travelers from seven predominantly Muslim countries entering the United States...
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Despite White House warning, Israel pushes settlement bill
(International News ~ 02/06/17)
JERUSALEM -- Israel's prime minister is moving ahead with a contentious law that would legalize dozens of settlement outposts in the West Bank, despite claims by experts the bill itself is illegal and a warning from the White House that settlement construction "may not be helpful."...
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The cave squeaker returns: Rare frog seen after decades
(International News ~ 02/06/17)
HARARE, Zimbabwe -- The cave squeaker is back. Researchers in Zimbabwe said they have found a rare frog that hadn't been seen in decades. The Artholeptis troglodytes, known as the "cave squeaker" because of its preferred habitat, was discovered in 1962, but there were no reported sightings of the elusive amphibian after that...
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Charity turns old blankets into winter coats for refugees
(International News ~ 02/06/17)
THESSALONIKI, Greece -- It's been a miserable winter in Greece, especially for the many thousands of refugees staying in tents in old factories and warehouses. At a tiny workshop in the northern city of Thessaloniki, they're trying to make a bit of a difference...
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Founder of Montgomery Bank dies at 96
(Local News ~ 02/06/17)
SIKESTON, Mo. -- Longtime Sikeston businessman and civic leader Joel Montgomery Sr. died Friday. He was 96. Montgomery perhaps is best known as the founder of Montgomery Bank, of which there are locations in the St. Louis area and Southeast Missouri, including Cape Girardeau, Jackson, Sikeston, Dexter and Miner...
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Democratic gains may stay elusive in 2018
(National News ~ 02/06/17)
Passionate protests against Donald Trump's presidency have swelled the ranks of Democratic activists, but their new enthusiasm faces a hard reality: Republicans remain well-positioned to retain their grip on power in the 2018 elections. While Republicans hold only a slim majority in the U.S. Senate, Democrats occupy most of the seats up for election in two years...
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Boy finds rattlesnake in toilet
(National News ~ 02/06/17)
ABILENE, Texas -- A snake-removal expert said rattlesnakes often hide in Texas homes, but having one peer up from a toilet is unusual. Nathan Hawkins said Friday he was called to a home after a boy lifted the toilet lid and found a rattlesnake poking out of the water. Hawkins said the snake got into the plumbing through an exposed pipe. The boy's mother decapitated the snake, and Hawkins removed 23 others he found in the storm cellar and beneath the home...
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People on the move 2/6/2017
(Business ~ 02/06/17)
Financial representative Kelly Darby of Jackson was named Modern Woodmen Representative of the Month in the Missouri East Region for her work in January. She also was named Life Leader and Life Application Leader in the same region last month. -- From staff reports...
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Out of the past: Feb. 6
(Out of the Past ~ 02/06/17)
The public works committee of the U.S. House of Representatives has directed the General Services Administration to conduct a study of space needs for all federal agencies based in Cape Girardeau; the results of the study will help decide whether to proceed with an expansion of the present Federal Building, construction of a new facility or acquisition of buildings to house federal offices...
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