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Prosecutor: Defense in murder case knew of witnesses' jail-cell conversation; no reason for new trial
(Local News ~ 10/20/17)
Two eyewitnesses to a 2016 murder were held in the same jail cell, but the defense knew that fact before Malcolm Harris was convicted in a jury trial, a Cape Girardeau County prosecutor said. A judge should not acquit Harris or grant him a new trial, assistant prosecuting attorney Angel Woodruff wrote in response to a defense motion...
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One injured in shooting Thursday in Cape
(Local News ~ 10/20/17)
A shooting injured a Cape Girardeau man in his mid-30s early Thursday evening, police said. Cape Girardeau police public-information officer Sgt. Rick Schmidt said the department received reports of multiple shots fired about 5:30 p.m. and arrived at the scene at 433 S. Sprigg St. to find one victim near a gold Buick SUV...
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Cole Swindell with guest artists RaeLynn and Adam Craig to perform Saturday at Show Me Center
(Entertainment ~ 10/20/17)
Country-music singer and songwriter Cole Swindell will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Show Me Center as part of his "You Should Be Here" Tour. Swindell, a platinum-selling recording artist and record-breaking seven-time No. 1 hit maker, will be joined by special guest artists RaeLynn and Adam Craig...
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Dutchtown trustee appointed, another step toward dissolution process
(Local News ~ 10/20/17)
Cape Girardeau County employee Ken Eftink was appointed trustee in the Dutchtown dissolution process at the regular Cape Girardeau County Commission meeting Thursday. Presiding Commissioner Clint Tracy said the commission had discussed the matter, and it made logical sense to appoint Eftink, whom Tracy called “basically the resident expert” on Dutchtown...
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Humane Society hopes to get 250 spay/neuter operations over the next 120 days via free vouchers
(Local News ~ 10/20/17)
The Humane Society of Southeast Missouri is offering free vouchers for Spay Day, an event set for Oct. 30 that will allow people who already have a pet dog or cat to get them altered for free. Executive director Tracy Poston said people are invited to line up starting at 9 a.m. Oct. 30 at the Salvation Army at 701 Good Hope St. in Cape Girardeau. ...
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Chief explains benefits of new Cape Girardeau police station as construction continues
(Local News ~ 10/20/17)
Construction on the city’s new police station is on budget and on schedule for substantial completion before the new year, Cape Girardeau police chief Wes Blair said Wednesday. Blair said the $11 million project, which will house police operations and city court, is a marked improvement over the current police station. ...
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Local officers honored for Crisis Intervention efforts
(Local News ~ 10/20/17)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Perry County Sheriff's Department detective Cpl. Jason Klaus said the implementation of Crisis Intervention Team training in Southeast Missouri is because of the work of one woman, who died Oct. 8. "There was one individual," he told those gathered at Robinson Construction Event Hall in Perryville. "Her name was Audrey Burger. She had a vision."...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 10/20/17)
Today is Friday, Oct. 20, the 293rd day of 2017. There are 72 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Oct. 20, 1967, a jury in Meridian, Mississippi, convicted seven men of violating the civil rights of slain civil rights workers James Chaney, Andrew Goodman and Michael Schwerner; the seven received prison terms ranging from 3 to 10 years...
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SEMO's Arrow student newspaper up for national award
(Editorial ~ 10/20/17)
Congratulations to the Arrow, Southeast Missouri State University’s student newspaper, for its nomination as a finalist for a Pinnacle Award for its special project on sexual assaults on campus. The in-depth examination of the school’s policies concerning reported rapes, students’ stories of how they were treated throughout the process and the challenges of the university systems and checks and balances was the biggest project taken on by an Arrow staff in at least decades, and maybe in the history of the publication. ...
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A washing machine, a wedding dress, a slice of real life
(Column ~ 10/20/17)
One thing about being old is not being young enough to be fresh out of school, newly wed, broke, with no car and making weekly trips to visit a coin-operated laundromat. This is what I was thinking the other day as my wife and I sat waiting for a couple of heavy-duty machines to clean, rinse and spin our throw rugs. We have a perfectly good washing machine and dryer, but the laundromat’s heavy-duty coin gobblers do a better job with things like rugs...
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British Film Institute strips Harvey Weinstein of high honor
(Entertainment ~ 10/20/17)
LONDON -- The British Film Institute stripped disgraced producer Harvey Weinstein of its highest honor Thursday, saying his alleged "appalling conduct" stands in opposition to the organization's values. Weinstein was awarded a BFI Fellowship in 2002 for his contribution to British cinema...
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Two-story 'Star Wars' replica in yard for Halloween is big hit
(Entertainment ~ 10/20/17)
PARMA, Ohio -- A two-story "Star Wars"-inspired Halloween yard display in Ohio is inspiring children to pick up light sabers and attracting hundreds of visitors from across the state. Elevator mechanic Nick Meyer spent half a year and more than a thousand dollars building the four-legged All Terrain Armored Transport, or AT-AT walker, replica that's nearly as tall as his home in the Cleveland suburb of Parma. ...
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Country stars honor shooting victims at CMT Artists show
(Entertainment ~ 10/20/17)
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Singer Jason Aldean and other stars honored victims of a mass shooting at a country-music festival in Las Vegas instead of accepting awards at the CMT Artists of the Year show Wednesday night. The format of the show pivoted to focus on victims of the shooting, as well as those recovering from hurricanes and wildfires, with a night of somber tributes, inspirational anthems and voices lifted in harmony...
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Jury convicts ex-Oklahoma police officer in 4th murder trial
(National News ~ 10/20/17)
TULSA, Okla. -- A white former Oklahoma police officer was convicted of first-degree manslaughter late Wednesday in the off-duty fatal shooting of his daughter's black boyfriend after jurors in three previous trials couldn't decide whether to find him guilty of murder...
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Alaska rescue group takes in alligator that outgrew bathtub
(National News ~ 10/20/17)
WASILLA, Alaska — It was an odd day for one Alaska animal-control officer who took a call about an alligator outgrowing its bathtub. KTUU-TV reported a Wasilla resident called 911 this week after realizing the more than 4-foot-long alligator named Allie couldn’t live in a tub anymore. Rescue group Valley Aquatics took Allie in. Valley Aquatics owner Sheridan Perkins said Allie is a 3-year-old American alligator. Perkins said she has thought about re-homing Allie in Florida...
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Slain man feared his co-worker, widow says
(National News ~ 10/20/17)
WILMINGTON, Del. -- The widow of a man killed in a workplace shooting in Maryland said Thursday her husband was so concerned about the gunman's explosive temper he brought it up in church prayer sessions. Bayarsaikhan Tudev was one of three people shot and killed Wednesday at a granite manufacturer in Edgewood, Maryland...
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Backyard chicken trend causes spike in infections, 1 fatal
(National News ~ 10/20/17)
DES MOINES, Iowa -- Luke Gabriele was a healthy 14-year-old football player in Pennsylvania when he began to feel soreness in his chest that grew increasingly painful. After his breathing became difficult, doctors detected a mass that appeared to be a tumor...
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Spain prepares to strip Catelonia of powers as crisis deepens
(International News ~ 10/20/17)
BARCELONA, Spain -- The crisis over Catalonia's quest for independence escalated Thursday, as Spain's central government prepared the unprecedented step of stripping the wealthy region of some of its self-governing powers after its leader refused to abandon secession...
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Prototypes for border wall are taking shape
(National News ~ 10/20/17)
SAN DIEGO -- The last two of eight prototypes for President Donald Trump's proposed border wall took shape Thursday at a construction site in San Diego. The prototypes form a tightly packed row of imposing concrete and metal panels, including one with sharp metal edges on top. Another has a surface resembling an expensive brick driveway...
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Out of the past: Oct. 20
(Out of the Past ~ 10/20/17)
There will be Christmas decorations this year in the Jackson business district and along East Jackson Boulevard; that was assured yesterday, when the Jackson Board of Aldermen voted 8-0 to donate $10,000 to a community-wide fund drive to purchase new Christmas decorations...
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Elsie Walter
(Obituary ~ 10/20/17)
ORAN, Mo. -- Elsie Louise Walter, 81, of Oran died Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017, at her home. She was born July 6, 1936, in Helena, Montana, to the late John and Ione O'Brien. She married George J. Walter on Aug. 14, 1954, in Hernando, Mississippi, and he preceded her in death March 20, 1997...
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Carl Talley
(Obituary ~ 10/20/17)
Carl Lee Talley, 81, of Jackson passed away Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017, at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau. He was born March 18, 1936, near Millersville to Harry and Carrie Statler Talley. The Talley family moved to Jackson in 1938. He and Mary Louise Milde were married Feb. 14, 1958...
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Rick Overbey
(Obituary ~ 10/20/17)
STURDIVANT, Mo. -- Rick Overbey, 63, of Sturdivant passed away Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017, at his home. He was born Oct. 14, 1954, in Bloomfield, Missouri, the son of Ora "Kenner" and Helen Williamson Overbey. Rick worked as a mechanic at VanMatre Buick in Cape Girardeau for 33 years. He enjoyed riding horses, hunting and fishing. His favorite thing was spending time with his grandchildren...
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Gene Mason
(Obituary ~ 10/20/17)
Dennis G. "Gene" Mason Sr., 90, of Cape Girardeau passed away Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2017, at the home of his son in Kansas City, Missouri. He was born Aug, 5, 1927, in Jackson to Oscar and Carrie Steimel Mason. He and Dorris M. Vogelsang were married July 31, 1948, in Arkansas...
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Rodger Long
(Obituary ~ 10/20/17)
SEDGEWICKVILLE, Mo. -- Rodger Scott Long, 44, of Sedgewickville entered into rest Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. He was born July 21, 1973, in Chaffee, Missouri, son of Leo "Muck" Wilson and Mildred I. Douglas Long...
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Ronald Jaynes
(Obituary ~ 10/20/17)
Ronald Leslie Jaynes, formerly of Parma and Sikeston, Missouri, and Cape Girardeau, died Friday, Oct. 13, 2017, at Jackson Manor in Jackson. A memorial service will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 27 at First Church of the Nazarene in Cape Girardeau...
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Jackson police report 10/20/17
(Police/Fire Report ~ 10/20/17)
The Jackson Police Department released the following items. Arrest does not imply guilt. Arrest n Erica Gray, 32, of Jackson was arrested on a Madison County, Missouri, warrant and issued a citation for failure to register a motor vehicle and failure to use a turn signal...
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Cape Girardeau police report 10/20/17
(Police/Fire Report ~ 10/20/17)
The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests n Angela N. Parker, 33, of Jackson was arrested at 2300 N. Kingshighway on a Fresno, California, warrant. Assaults n Domestic assault was reported in the 1400 block of North Kingshighway...
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Missouri Supreme Court rules on public defender caseloads
(State News ~ 10/20/17)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- The Missouri Supreme Court has ruled a southeastern Missouri public defender who said she's overloaded must ask permission from a judge before denying additional cases. Supreme Court judges this week ruled against public defender Leslie Hazel, who had asked them to block a judge from forcing her to take on more clients. Stoddard County Circuit Court Judge Robert Mayer previously had ruled she didn't ask his permission as outlined in state law...
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Hyperloop One: Missouri among top 5 for high-speed track
(State News ~ 10/20/17)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- An official from a company working to commercialize high-speed Hyperloop transportation said Missouri is among the top five contenders for a track. Hyperloop One Global Head of Policy Dan Katz said Thursday that Missouri now is among the company's top-five options, if not among the top three. Hyperloop technology comprises a tubular track through which a train-like pod carrying passengers or cargo travels at high speeds...
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Missouri proposes innovation corridor for Amazon's 2nd home
(State News ~ 10/20/17)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Missouri officials were submitting a bid Thursday for Amazon's second headquarters that would involve an innovation corridor between Kansas City and St. Louis rather than a single location in one of the state's major metropolitan areas...
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Prayer 10/20/17
(Prayer ~ 10/20/17)
O Father God, thank you for grace and the gift of eternal life through your Son Jesus. Amen.
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Speak Out 10/20/17
(Speak Out ~ 10/20/17)
Tears ran down my face as I read today's obituary that included a newborn baby girl and a 16-year-old young man. Some things in life are not fair. Somethings in life make no sense. My heart hurts for both families. How much longer can the mall in Cape Girardeau last? Every time I visit the mall I see more business leaving. ...
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Artifacts 10/20/17
(Entertainment ~ 10/20/17)
Halloween Storytelling will be at 7 p.m. today at Bollinger Mill State Historic Site, 113 Bollinger Mill Road in Burfordville, and will feature professional storyteller Marilyn Kinsella. Bring a lawn chair for seating. Refreshments provided after storytelling. Free event...
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Best Bet: Eighth annual VintageNOW Fashion Show set
(Entertainment ~ 10/20/17)
The eighth annual VintageNOW Fashion Show will take place Saturday at the Osage Centre, 1625 N. Kingshighway in Cape Girardeau. Doors open at 6 p.m. Saturday. The theme decade for VintageNOW 8 is the 1980s, and the evening will draw inspiration from that iconic decade, re-imagined for today. Tickets are $25 for general admission. All proceeds benefit the Safe House for Women, whose mission is to provide safe shelter and support services for women and their children who have experienced domestic violence and abuse.
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Births 10/20/17
(Births ~ 10/20/17)
Daughter to Heather Marie Brown of Jackson, Saint Francis Medical Center, 11:09 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017. Name, Everly Marie. Weight, 8 pounds. Second daughter. Brown is the daughter of Angie McIntire and Chris Brown of Jackson. She is employed by Subway...
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Homegrown steers
(Submitted Story ~ 10/20/17)
Landon and Layton Hahn of Millersville show their homegrown steers at the SEMO District Fair. Layton's won the highest ADG (Average Daily Gain) Award at 4 pounds a day and Landon's finished second at 3.8 pounds a day. Both brothers are in the Jackson High School FFA...
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