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Sponsored: Gratitude in unexpected places: Beverly Self finds medical, emotional help along cancer journey
(Local News ~ 10/22/17)
Beverly Self's mother was only 41 when breast cancer took her life. That loss shaped Beverly's proactive preventative care, such as a baseline mammogram when she turned 35 and annual mammograms after she turned 40. She's thankful that, because of what happened to her mother, she always sought the newest developments in cancer detection. ...
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Officials, south Cape residents discuss Purpose Built model
(Local News ~ 10/22/17)
Plans to improve south Cape Girardeau with a long-term Purpose Built Community revitalization model began taking form Saturday during a public meeting at Shawnee Parks Center in Cape Girardeau between city officials and residents. If successful, the Purpose Built Community model hopes to revamp the south side over the course of 10 years, but some residents say they need change now...
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Jackson takes closer look at curbside recycling
(Local News ~ 10/22/17)
Jackson residents want curbside recycling, according to survey results, but city officials said more information is needed before proceeding. A comprehensive survey of Jackson residents conducted in the spring gave city officials a lot of information on several topics, including what residents see as priorities for the city...
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Cape's casino flourishing as it celebrates fifth year
(Local News ~ 10/22/17)
The 7-foot-tall birthday cake in the Isle Casino Cape Girardeau lobby celebrates the casino's fifth anniversary. But Lyle Randolph, the casino's vice president and general manager, said they have more to celebrate than just years in operation. The casino's revenue -- for itself and the city -- has grown consistently since its opening Oct. 30, 2012...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 10/22/17)
Today is Sunday, Oct. 22, the 295th day of 2017. There are 70 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Oct. 22, 1962, in a nationally broadcast address, President John F. Kennedy revealed the presence of Soviet-built missile bases under construction in Cuba and announced a quarantine of all offensive military equipment being shipped to the Communist island nation...
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Burger -- Carroll
(Engagement ~ 10/22/17)
Russell and Stephanie Burger of Chaffee, Missouri, announce the engagement of their daughter, Kristain Burger, to Tom Carroll, both of Cape Girardeau. He is the son of Charlie and Rebecca Carroll of Ramsey, Illinois. Kristain received a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing from St. Louis University and a Master of Science degree in nurse anesthesia from Webster University. She is a nurse anesthetist at Missouri Delta Medical Center...
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Couch -- Fenwick
(Engagement ~ 10/22/17)
Martiniana Couch of Gainesville, Georgia, announces the engagement of her daughter, Georgia Gabriella Araujo Couch, to Adam Stephen Fenwick, both of Atlanta. He is the son of Stephen and Nancy Fenwick of Cape Girardeau. Georgia is also the daughter of the late Timothy Couch...
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Welker -- Montgomery
(Engagement ~ 10/22/17)
Dr. James and Terri Welker of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Emily Clare Welker, to Michael Reinhard Preuschoff Montgomery, both of Jackson. He is the son of Dr. Claudia Preuschoff of Cape Girardeau. Emily received a bachelor's degree in social work in 2013 and a bachelor's degree in nursing in 2016 from St. Louis University. She is a registered nurse on the labor and delivery floor at Southeast Hospital...
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Hahn -- 50 years
(Anniversary ~ 10/22/17)
David and Virginia Hahn of Chaffee, Missouri, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Saturday, Oct. 21. They celebrated by attending Mass at Guardian Angel Catholic Church in Oran, Missouri, and at a dinner party after Mass.
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4x4 - 10-22-17
(10/22/17)
What do you think of the Nina and Pinta visiting Cape Girardeau?
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Senior Center menus for Oct. 23 through 27, 2017
(Community ~ 10/22/17)
Monday: Beefy soft taco or Chicken southwest soup, seasoned black beans, lettuce, cheese and tomatoes, tortilla chips and citrus fruit salad or cinnamon streusel cake. Tuesday: Oven-fried chicken or Polish sausage and sauerkraut, mashed potatoes, California-blend veggies, whole-grain hot roll and mixed fruit dessert or coconut cream pie...
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The giant eastern crane fly
(Column ~ 10/22/17)
This insect looks like a great big mosquito, but it isn't. It is only a harmless crane fly. There are many kinds and sizes of crane flies and the one shown here is one of the largest in North America. It is a giant eastern crane fly. Crane flies are sometimes called gallinippers, mosquito hawks, or skeeter eaters. They only live in their winged adult state for a few days, and their sole purpose is to breed. It is quite likely that adult crane flies do not eat anything at all...
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FYI - 10-22-17
(Community ~ 10/22/17)
Guardian Angel PCCW will host a sausage and ham breakfast 8 a.m. to noon today at the Guardian Angel School gym, 514 Church St. in Oran, Missouri. Cost is $7 for adults, $3 for children ages 60 to 12 and free to children ages 5 and younger. A river-wall dedication of General Seth McKee, USAF, (ret.) will be held at 3 p.m. ...
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Learning briefs 10-22-17
(Community ~ 10/22/17)
Three Rivers College student and Oran resident Katy Wondel was awarded the Three Rivers Endowment Trust's Achievement Scholarship. The Achievement Scholarship is awarded to a student in Three Rivers College's Nursing or Business programs. Students from across Three Rivers College's 15-county service area have received Wylma Noll Memorial Scholarships. ...
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Harvey and Bathsheba
(Column ~ 10/22/17)
The headline to this column may seem like piling on to a famous man's disgrace. Harvey Weinstein is ruined and perhaps justifiably so. The Hollywood mogul has been accused by actress after actress for inappropriate behavior, for using his position of power to intimidate ingenues into sex...
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Living in all cirmcumstances
(Column ~ 10/22/17)
Last Sunday the Gospel reading was from Philippians 4:12-13 (NAB). In these verses Paul writes, "I know how to live in humble circumstances; I know also how to live with abundance. In every circumstance and in all things I have learned the secret of being well fed and of going hungry, of living in abundance and of being in need. I can do all things in him who strengthens me."...
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Adopt A Pair of Jacks 10-22-17
(Community ~ 10/22/17)
You would never know this pair of lively and fun Jack Russells are seniors. They need a loving adoptive home together before it gets much colder! They are available for adoption at Safe Harbor; call (573) 243-9823.
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A festive weekend provided a multitude of reasons for celebration
(Column ~ 10/22/17)
Happy birthday to Gayliene Glency, Blake Senciboy, Wayne McAlister, David Halter, Genni Ourth, Clara Gramlisch, Emmie Hawkins, David Schaefer, Bob Ross, Joseph Kinder, Carolyn Hinkle, Josh Boley, Teresa Tipler, Jerry Beck, Alex Bader, Billy Phillips, Jane Cook, Casey Graviett, Mark Siebert, Maria Lynn, BT 'Doc' Moudy, Crystal Owens, Monroe Richardson, Ginny Ruiz, Richard Walther, Christopher Trost, Jamie Holland, Amy Hooker, Shari Hargrove, Candice Lee, Erica Cobb, Jamie Duncan, Blaine Swinford, Forrest Lynn, Daniel Bridwell, Aiden Owens, Michael Spies and Rosalie Friga.. ...
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Club news 10-22-17
(Community News ~ 10/22/17)
The New McKendree United Methodist Women met Oct. 10 in the church fellowship hall with 16 members and one guest (Karen Green) present. President Mary Klaproth called the meeting to order. Karen Green from the Sikeston SEMO Food Bank gave the program explaining her duties and how the food bank serves the community...
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Where is your mind?
(Column ~ 10/22/17)
Since my wife works at Southeast Missouri State University we can get shots and such on campus. So I went up on Monday but they didn't have any of the special flu shots for seniors ages 65 and older. There wasn't a single person in the waiting room at the time. ...
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Tasty appetizers for the big game
(Column ~ 10/22/17)
Football season has arrived, which means snack food, appetizers or hearty main dishes in front of the big games on television. I do not particularly like football, but I do enjoy the marching band and the tailgating that often goes along with the games...
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Author unveils real story behind favorite cookies
(Column ~ 10/22/17)
Truly engrossing stories usually involve units of three. Consider "The Three Musketeers," "Goldilocks and the Three Bears" and the bestselling romance novel, "Three Nights of Sin." The story I want to share here also relies on the impact of the number three. I call it "A Tale of Three Cookies." Each tale is drawn from Stella Parks' beautiful new cookbook, and candidate for the year's most clever cookbook title, "BraveTart."...
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Prayer 10-22-17
(Prayer ~ 10/22/17)
O Heavenly Father, we praise you for your ways are higher than our ways. Amen.
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Crime data rises; activism offers hope for turnaround
(Editorial ~ 10/22/17)
Perceptions can be precarious, but then again, so can statistics. It’s important we not rely on anecdotal incidents to set public policy and overreact to situations that may not represent the entire situation. Cape Girardeau police chief Wes Blair addressed the city council with crime stats at a recent meeting, and the numbers showed some troubling trends...
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Problems with CTA
(Letter to the Editor ~ 10/22/17)
Months before my daughter’s wedding on Oct. 7, I called Cape County Transit Authority to make preparation to have my 86-year-old mother transported to the wedding and reception. CTA informed to call back a couple of days before the event. On Thursday, Oct. 5, I called to make the arrangement and was told I needed paperwork sent from the nursing home. ...
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Fox renewed O'Reilly contract despite knowing of allegations
(Entertainment ~ 10/22/17)
NEW YORK -- The Fox News Channel said the company knew a news analyst planned to file a sexual-harassment lawsuit against Bill O'Reilly when it renewed the popular personality's contract in February. The New York Times reported Saturday the company renewed the TV host's contract after he reached a $32 million settlement with the analyst...
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St. Louis college prof grabbed, arrested at board meeting
(State News ~ 10/22/17)
ST. LOUIS -- A St. Louis Community College professor was grabbed from behind by an officer, pulled to the ground, handcuffed and arrested at a college system board meeting after trying to object out of turn to rules laid out for the meeting. The college released video of the incident involving adjunct math professor Steve Taylor, who said he spoke out of turn after the board threatened to kick out anyone who clapped. ...
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Kansas City's request for bridge funds upsets other cities
(State News ~ 10/22/17)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Kansas City's efforts to obtain $40 million in federal funding to replace an important bridge are unsettling officials for neighboring cities, who think the request would stop them from trying to get funds for their transportation projects...
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Columbia school moves closer to dropping Lee reference
(State News ~ 10/22/17)
COLUMBIA, Mo. -- A new name is being sought for a Missouri elementary school that originally was named after Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee. The Columbia Daily Tribune reported a committee was picked last week to come up with recommendations on what to call the century-old Columbia school. Twenty-five years ago, the school became Lee Expressive Art Elementary School, with the Lee standing for "learn, explore, express."...
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Ameren making $130M of repairs to Missouri nuclear plant
(State News ~ 10/22/17)
REFORM, Mo. -- Missouri's only nuclear power plant is undergoing a nearly $130 million repair project that includes the first overhaul of its main generator since the plant began operating in 1984. The Callaway Energy Center shut down earlier this month for a regularly scheduled refueling and is expected to be offline for 60 days while repairs are made...
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Missouri waives birth-certificate fees for foster-care children
(State News ~ 10/22/17)
JEFFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens said the state no longer will make children in foster care pay a $15 fee to get copies of their birth certificates. Greitens in a Friday statement said the change is aimed at making it easier for teenagers in foster care to get records needed to apply for a driver's license and jobs...
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Few hit so far by cuts to aid for Missouri seniors, disabled
(State News ~ 10/22/17)
COLUMBIA, Mo. -- Few people have lost in-home and nursing care despite recent funding cuts, but Republican lawmakers Friday said they're still trying to come up with a funding solution to prevent further reductions to services. Data from the Department of Health and Senior Services show only 35 people were dropped out of close to 60,000 receiving services at the end of September, although it hasn't been long since Republican Gov. ...
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Robert Steffens
(Obituary ~ 10/22/17)
FARRAR, Mo. -- Robert "Bob" T. Steffens, 78, of Farrar died Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and from 6:30 to 8 a.m. Wednesday at Young and Sons Funeral Home in Perryville, Missouri...
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Robert Gaines
(Obituary ~ 10/22/17)
ORAN, Mo. — Robert Taylor Gaines, 94, of Oran passed away Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017, at his family home. He was born Sept. 20, 1923, in Portageville, Missouri, to the late Robert Bert and Della Taylor Gaines. He married Emma Eftink on Feb. 21, 1950, and she survives of the home...
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Steven Collier
(Obituary ~ 10/22/17)
MARBLE HILL, Mo. -- Steven Randall Collier, 58, of Marble Hill died Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017, at his home. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. today at Hutchings Funeral Chapel in Marble Hill. A memorial service will be at 4 p.m. today at the chapel, with the Rev. Franklin Radford officiating...
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Charles Blattner
(Obituary ~ 10/22/17)
Charles Frederick Blattner of Cape Girardeau passed away Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017, at Chateau Girardeau Health Center at the age of 85. He was born Nov. 20, 1931, in Cape Girardeau, the sixth of seven children of Charles Frederick and Helena Maria Rosa Kies Blattner, both now deceased. Preceding him in death were five of his six siblings...
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Larry Biggs
(Obituary ~ 10/22/17)
Larry Biggs, 55, of Scott City died Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017, at his home. A graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Lightner Cemetery in Scott City, with the Rev. Randy Morse officiating. Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel of Scott City is in charge of arrangements.
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Jackson police report 10/22/17
(Police/Fire Report ~ 10/22/17)
The Jackson Police Department released the following items. Theft n Theft was reported in the 3000 block of East Jackson Boulevard. Miscellaneous n Peace disturbance was reported in the area of Old Cape Road and Marilyn Drive. n Peace disturbance was reported in the 400 block of North Shawnee Boulevard...
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Cape Girardeau fire report 10/22/17
(Police/Fire Report ~ 10/22/17)
The Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls: Thursday n Medical assists were made at 9:57 a.m. on Franklin Avenue; 3:01 p.m. on North Silver Springs Road; 3:07 p.m. on Jefferson Avenue; 3:45 p.m. on North Cape Rock Road; 6:14 p.m. on Gordonville Road; and 8:45 p.m. on Saddleridge Lane...
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Five former presidents appear together for hurricane relief
(Entertainment ~ 10/22/17)
AUSTIN, Texas -- The five living former presidents appeared together Saturday for the first time since 2013 at a concert to raise money for victims of devastating hurricanes in Texas, Florida, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Democrats Barack Obama, Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter and Republicans George H.W. and George W. Bush gathered on stage in College Station, Texas, home of Texas A&M University, putting aside politics to try to unite the country after the storms...
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Cape Girardeau police report 10/22/17
(Police/Fire Report ~ 10/22/17)
The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. DWI n A suspect was in custody pending formal charges of driving while intoxicated at 1925 Broadway. Arrests n A suspect was in custody pending formal charges of false declaration at 45 S. West End Blvd...
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Births 10/22/17
(Births ~ 10/22/17)
Daughter to Matthew Gerald and Paige Clarissa Reinagel of Cape Girardeau, Saint Francis Medical Center, 3:29 a.m. Monday, Sept. 25, 2017. Name, Clare Genevieve. Weight, 9 pounds, 4 ounces. First child. Mrs. Reinagel is the former Paige Schumer, daughter of Tom and Debbie Schumer of Cape Girardeau. ...
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Voter advocates push Illinois to exit multistate database
(National News ~ 10/22/17)
CHICAGO -- Voter-rights advocates are pushing Illinois election officials to withdraw from a longtime multistate voter-registration database over questions of accuracy, security and voter suppression. The Interstate Voter Registration Crosscheck Program is aimed at cleaning voter records and preventing voter fraud...
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Wildfires plunge vineyard workers, owners into same struggle
(National News ~ 10/22/17)
SONOMA, Calif. -- When the wildfires ignited, vineyard workers stopped picking grapes and fled for their lives. Some vineyard owners decided to stay and fight back, spending days digging firebreaks and sleeping among their vines for safety. As the danger drew closer, grape pickers spread word of the threat and helped neighbors pack their homes. The owner of an elite golf resort abandoned his home to try to save his golf course...
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Judge tosses $417M award against Johnson & Johnson
(National News ~ 10/22/17)
LOS ANGELES -- A judge on Friday tossed out a $417 million jury award to a woman who claimed she developed ovarian cancer by using Johnson & Johnson talc-based baby powder for feminine hygiene. Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Maren Nelson granted the company's request for a new trial, saying there were errors and jury misconduct in the previous trial that ended with the award two months ago...
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NAACP names new leader for more active future
(National News ~ 10/22/17)
WASHINGTON -- The NAACP turned to an insider Saturday to help bring the nation's oldest civil-rights organization back to prominence. Derrick Johnson, 49, of Jackson, Mississippi, was hired as the NAACP's 19th president and CEO after having served as interim leader since July and previously as vice chairman of the NAACP Board of Directors...
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Road work 10/22/17
(Local News ~ 10/22/17)
Contractor crews will begin installing chevrons on various routes in Southeast Missouri beginning Nov. 9 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Chevrons are signs that warn drivers of a change in direction or a narrowing of a road. ...
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Funeral held for soldier at center of Trump fight
(National News ~ 10/22/17)
COOPER CITY, Fla. -- Mourners remembered not only a U.S. soldier whose combat death in Africa led to a political fight between President Donald Trump and a Florida congresswoman but his three comrades who died with him. Some of the 1,200 mourners exiting the church after Saturday's service said the portrait of Sgt. ...
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Trump has no plans to block scheduled release of JFK records
(National News ~ 10/22/17)
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump said he doesn't plan to block the scheduled release of thousands of never publicly seen government documents related to President John F. Kennedy's assassination. "Subject to the receipt of further information," he wrote in a Saturday morning tweet, "I will be allowing, as President, the long blocked and classified JFK FILES to be opened."...
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54 Egyptian police killed in ambush
(International News ~ 10/22/17)
CAIRO -- At least 54 policemen, including 20 officers and 34 conscripts, were killed when a raid on a militant hideout southwest of Cairo was ambushed, officials said Saturday. The ensuing firefight was one of the deadliest for Egyptian security forces in recent years...
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Foreigners who joined IS faced almost certain death in Raqqa
(International News ~ 10/22/17)
PARIS -- The forces fighting the remnants of the Islamic State group in Syria have tacit instructions on dealing with foreigners who joined the extremist group by the thousands: Kill them on the battlefield. As they made their last stand in the northern Syrian city of Raqqa, an estimated 300 extremists holed up in and around a sports stadium and a hospital and argued among themselves about whether to surrender, according to Kurdish commanders leading the forces that closed in...
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Spanish PM aims to take over Catalan govt; residents aghast
(International News ~ 10/22/17)
BARCELONA, Spain -- The Spanish government announced an unprecedented plan Saturday to sack Catalonia's separatist leaders, install its people in their place and call a new regional election, using previously untapped constitutional powers to take control of the prosperous region that threatens to secede...
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Court blocks immigrant teen's access to abortion
(National News ~ 10/22/17)
WASHINGTON -- An appeals court is blocking, for now, an abortion sought by a pregnant 17-year-old immigrant being held in a Texas facility, ruling the government should have time to try to release her so she can obtain the abortion outside of federal custody...
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Trump jabs back at 'wacky' congresswoman as spat rolls on
(National News ~ 10/22/17)
WASHINGTON -- Unwilling to put the tussling behind, President Donald Trump on Saturday jabbed back at the Democratic lawmaker who has slammed him for his words of condolence to a military widow, calling Rep. Frederica Wilson "wacky" and contending she is "killing" her party...
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Agreements ease transfer for Three Rivers nursing, education grads to Southeast
(Local News ~ 10/22/17)
SIKESTON, Mo. — Southeast Missouri State University and Three Rivers College officials signed articulation agreements Thursday at Three Rivers College-Sikeston. The pact paved the way for a seamless transition for Three Rivers Associate of Applied Science in Nursing graduates into Southeast’s online RN-BSN program and for Three Rivers Associate of Arts in Teaching graduates to transfer into five Southeast Bachelor of Science in Education programs...
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Long journey: Man hikes 2,100 miles on the Appalachian Trail
(Community ~ 10/22/17)
Pat McMenamin took an unusual journey this year, in more ways than one. McMenamin, 48, who at the beginning of 2017 was a criminal defense lawyer in Cape Girardeau, took a long look at his life and realized now was the time to do something he'd been wanting to undertake for 20 years: hike the Appalachian Trail, a grueling 2,100-mile trek through the Appalachian Mountain range, from Georgia to Maine...
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Out of the past: Oct. 22
(Out of the Past ~ 10/22/17)
The long-awaited construction of elevators in three academic buildings at Southeast Missouri State University is expected to begin next week; the work will be done by Penzel Construction Co. of Jackson, adding elevators to the Art, Grauel and the Social Science buildings...
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