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Downtown Cape celebration to feature Grinch, Santa
(Local News ~ 11/29/17)
Even the Grinch will celebrate Christmas in downtown Cape Girardeau this year. Horse-drawn wagon rides, a visit with Santa Claus and the opportunity to meet the Grinch in Whoville will highlight the annual Downtown Christmas Open House this weekend...
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Cape church designs service for those afflicted with dementia
(Local News ~ 11/29/17)
Alzheimer's disease and dementia affect more than 5 million Americans, according to the Alzheimer's Association. One Cape Girardeau church has designed worship services to help those affected by it. Westminster Presbyterian Church at 1820 Perryville Road -- a church with the fish and cross landscaped into its hillside -- now holds a dementia- and Alzheimer's-friendly service at 10:45 a.m. Sundays. About 30 to 40 people typically attend...
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Area lawmakers cool to plan to cap electric-rate increases
(Local News ~ 11/29/17)
By Mark Bliss Area lawmakers have not embraced a proposed electric rate cap advocated by two Missouri business associations. The Missouri Grocers Association and the Missouri Retailers Association want state lawmakers to cap rate hikes at 3 percent annually while preserving strong regulatory oversight by the Public Service Commission (PSC)...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 11/29/17)
Today in History Today is Wednesday, Nov. 29, the 333rd day of 2017. There are 32 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Nov. 29, 1947, the U.N. General Assembly passed a resolution calling for the partitioning of Palestine between Arabs and Jews; 33 members, including the United States, voted in favor of the resolution, 13 voted against while 10 abstained. (The plan, rejected by the Arabs, was never implemented.)...
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Plenty to read about basketball, high school and professional
(Editorial ~ 11/29/17)
The end of high school football season means the beginning of basketball season in Southeast Missouri. Basketball has deep roots in Southeast Missouri; it's the sport that all the local high schools play, and there is a rich and successful history here. Whether you're talking about Scott County Central's past dynasty or Charleston's or recent upstart dynamos in boys or girls basketball, there is always something to talk about for the boosters and fans in the area...
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Why many Christians support Trump
(Column ~ 11/29/17)
The head cleric of the Church of England says he still doesn't understand why Christians support President Donald Trump. Now under normal circumstances, this off-handed comment by a religious leader in a foreign country would go virtually unnoticed...
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Aspiring actress details allegations against Weinstein
(National News ~ 11/29/17)
NEW YORK -- An aspiring actress who met Harvey Weinstein by chance in 2014 detailed in tears Tuesday how she said the media mogul made her stand in front of a mirror in his hotel room in Cannes, France, while he stood behind her, groping her and forcing her to perform a sex act after pretending to be interested in her career...
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Jay-Z leads Grammy noms with 8 as rap, R&B take center stage
(Entertainment ~ 11/29/17)
NEW YORK -- Jay-Z is the leader of the 2018 Grammy Award nominations in a year where the top four categories are heavily dominated by rap and R&B artists, giving the often overlooked genres a strong chance of winning big. The Recording Academy announced Tuesday that Jay-Z is nominated for eight honors, including album, song and record of the year. ...
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Out of the past: Nov. 29
(Out of the Past ~ 11/29/17)
Larry Watkins of Marion, Illinois, is the new president of the Cape Girardeau Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; he has selected Jack Kramer of Cape Girardeau as first counselor. Cape Girardeau officials have set mid-December as the date they will market bonds to finance a $4 million project to expand the city's parks and recreation facilities; the proposal will include construction of softball and soccer fields at Shawnee Park; acquisition of a 90-acre tract at Mount Auburn Road and Kingshighway for development as a park; construction of a $32,000-square-foot, multi-use building on the site; completion of a fitness trail through Arena Park and the new park site, and added emphasis by the Convention and Visitors Bureau on recreation in the city.. ...
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Joe Whitmore
(Obituary ~ 11/29/17)
Joseph "Joe" Lee Whitmore, 79, of Jackson passed away Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2017, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. He was born Sept. 15, 1938, in St. Louis, son of John and Marie Clark Whitmore. He and Marilyn Sperling were married June 25, 1988...
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Verna Reed
(Obituary ~ 11/29/17)
DEXTER, Mo. -- Verna E. Graff Reed, 80, of Dexter passed away Monday, Nov. 27, 2017, in Sikeston, Missouri. Verna was born July 3, 1937, in Perry County, Missouri, daughter of Vincent E. and Mary E. Graff. She was married to Earl F. Reed on June 21, 1958, in Perryville, Missouri...
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Arthur Harrison
(Obituary ~ 11/29/17)
PARIS, Tenn. -- Arthur William Harrison Jr., 86, of Paris died Saturday, Nov. 25, 2017, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris. Arthur was born March 9, 1931, in Cape Girardeau to the late Arthur William Harrison and the late Marie Patton Harrison...
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Nancy Brinker
(Obituary ~ 11/29/17)
MAKANDA, Ill. — Nancy Carol Brinker, 84, of Makanda died Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, at Memorial Hospital in Carbondale, Illinois. Her wishes were to be cremated. Graveside inurnment will be at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at Mound City National Cemetery in Mound City, Illinois. Crain Funeral Home in Anna, Illinois, is in charge of arrangements.
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Jackson fire 11/29/17
(Police/Fire Report ~ 11/29/17)
The Jackson Fire Department responded to the following calls: Tuesday n Mutual aid in Fruitland. n Emergency medical service on Sue Drive. n Citizen assist on North Bast Street. n Emergency medical service on Brandom Street.
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Jackson police 11/29/17
(Police/Fire Report ~ 11/29/17)
The Jackson Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests n Teresa Valentine, 43, of Sikeston, Missouri, was arrested on a Scott County warrant. n Paige Sides, 29, of Cape Girardeau was arrested on a Jackson warrant for failure to appear...
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Cape Girardeau police report 11/29/17
(Police/Fire Report ~ 11/29/17)
The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests n Patrick J. Nissen, 52, 43 N. Henderson Ave., was arrested at 43 N. Henderson Ave. on a Cape Girardeau County warrant. n Myquille Jimmon Anderson, 23, of Jackson was arrested on a Cape Girardeau warrant for no insurance, improper lane usage and leave the scene...
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SNAP apologizes to accused priest as part of settlement
(State News ~ 11/29/17)
ST. LOUIS -- A support group for victims of clergy abuse has apologized to a Roman Catholic priest who sued after child molestation charges against him were dropped and jurors in a separate lawsuit concerning the allegations sided with the China-born priest...
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McCaskill, Blunt back extension for Joplin tornado funding
(State News ~ 11/29/17)
JOPLIN, Mo. -- Missouri's U.S. senators are backing Joplin's request for a deadline extension on several federally funded tornado recovery projects. The Joplin Globe reported Sens. Claire McCaskill, a Democrat, and Roy Blunt, a Republican, wrote to Federal Emergency Management Agency officials Monday urging them to take a serious look at Joplin's request. About $1 million in federal funds is at risk if Joplin doesn't receive the extension sought last month...
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Missourians can fly with current IDs for up to 1 more year
(State News ~ 11/29/17)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Missouri has received a temporary federal waiver that will allow state residents to board airplanes and enter federal installations using their current driver's licenses and identification cards. The Missouri Department of Revenue announced Tuesday the state will have until at least October 2018 to comply with a federal REAL ID law. Without the waiver, Missourians without a federally approved identification might have been unable to board airplanes beginning in January...
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Gov. Greitens sued over removal from Missouri school board
(State News ~ 11/29/17)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- A Joplin man who was appointed to the Missouri Board of Education and then blocked from voting on the fate of the state education commissioner is suing Gov. Eric Greitens to remain on the board while discussions continue. Greitens appointed John T. ...
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Big contracts, no storm tarps for Puerto Rico
(National News ~ 11/29/17)
WASHINGTON -- After Hurricane Maria damaged tens of thousands of homes in Puerto Rico, a newly created Florida company with an unproven record won more than $30 million in contracts from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to provide emergency tarps and plastic sheeting for repairs...
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GOP moves tax overhaul ahead; shutdown still a threat
(National News ~ 11/29/17)
WASHINGTON -- Republicans held together and moved their signature tax overhaul a crucial step ahead Tuesday as wavering GOP senators showed a growing openness. But its fate remained uncertain, and a planned White House summit aimed at averting a government shutdown was derailed when President Donald Trump savaged top Democrats and declared on Twitter, "I don't see a deal!"...
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FCC chief goes after Hollywood, tech companies
(National News ~ 11/29/17)
NEW YORK -- The head of the Federal Communications Commission defended his plan to undo the country's net-neutrality rules by bringing the culture wars to telecommunications policy. There has been constant media coverage since chairman Ajit Pai last week unveiled his plan to end Obama-era net neutrality rules, which were meant to keep broadband providers from playing favorites with websites and apps. ...
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Trump pick is winner, for now, in fight over consumer agency
(National News ~ 11/29/17)
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump scored a victory Tuesday when a federal judge refused to block the president's choice to temporarily run the nation's top consumer financial watchdog and, for the moment, ended a two-way battle for leadership of the agency...
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Fed chairman nominee says he favors loosening some bank regulations
(National News ~ 11/29/17)
WASHINGTON -- Jerome Powell, President Donald Trump's pick to be chairman of the Federal Reserve, told senators at his confirmation hearing Tuesday that he believes some bank regulations can be rolled back -- something the administration and Wall Street favor. But he stressed that he will protect the central bank's political independence, calling it vital for the Fed's role...
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Ivanka Trump's India visit raises questions about her brand
(International News ~ 11/29/17)
HYDERABAD, India -- Ivanka Trump described the hurdles faced by women during a speech Tuesday at a business conference in India, which is treating her trip like a royal visit. But her solo outing also highlighted questions about whether her message of empowering poor women matches her actions...
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Trump gets blowback for his 'Pocahontas' jab at Navajo event
(National News ~ 11/29/17)
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. -- Families of Native American war veterans and politicians of both major parties are criticizing President Donald Trump for using a White House event honoring Navajo Code Talkers to take a political jab at a Democratic senator he has nicknamed "Pocahontas."...
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North Korea launches ICBM, possibly longest-range test yet
(International News ~ 11/29/17)
SEOUL, South Korea -- After 2 1/2 months of relative peace, North Korea launched its most powerful weapon yet early today, a presumed intercontinental ballistic missile that could put Washington and the entire eastern U.S. seaboard within range. Resuming its torrid testing pace in pursuit of its goal of a viable arsenal of nuclear-tipped missiles that can hit the U.S. ...
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Pope demands rights for all in Myanmar, omits 'Rohingya'
(International News ~ 11/29/17)
NAYPYITAW, Myanmar -- Pope Francis insisted Tuesday that Myanmar's future depends on respecting the rights of each ethnic group, an indirect show of support for Rohingya Muslims who have been subject to decades of discrimination and a recent military crackdown described by the U.N. as a textbook campaign of "ethnic cleansing."...
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President vows to unite Kenyans but deadly clashes continue
(International News ~ 11/29/17)
NAIROBI, Kenya -- President Uhuru Kenyatta vowed at his inauguration Tuesday to unite Kenyans after months of election turmoil, but violence flared anew as police shot dead at least three people, including a child, when opposition supporters tried to hold a memorial for dozens killed in earlier protests...
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Britain's new royal couple sets wedding date for May
(Entertainment ~ 11/29/17)
LONDON -- Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will have a May wedding at Windsor Castle's St. George's Chapel, Kensington Palace announced Tuesday. Windsor Castle, west of London, is one of Queen Elizabeth II's main residences. The 15th-century chapel is as historic but more intimate than Westminster Abbey, where Harry's older brother, William, married Kate Middleton in 2011...
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Obama re-emerges on global stage with trip to Asia, France
(National News ~ 11/29/17)
WASHINGTON -- Now a private citizen, former President Barack Obama re-emerged on the global stage Tuesday as he opened a three-country tour that includes meetings with the leaders of China and India, just as President Donald Trump courts those same world powers...
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Bali volcano spews ash 4.7 miles high, closing airport again
(International News ~ 11/29/17)
KARANGASEM, Indonesia -- A volcano with a deadly history on Indonesia's Bali, one of the world's most popular resort islands, has spewed ash 4.7 miles high and closed the island's international airport for a third day today. Authorities have told 100,000 people to leave an area extending 6 miles from Mount Agung as it belches grey and white ash plumes, the low clouds hanging over the volcano at times hued red from the lava welling in the crater...
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Bannon to campaign for embattled Moore in Alabama
(National News ~ 11/29/17)
Former White House strategist Steve Bannon told CNN on Tuesday he is going to campaign for Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore at a rally in the state next week, making a show of support for the embattled Republican a week before the special election...
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Area officials advise against outdoor burning after brush fires
(Local News ~ 11/29/17)
County and emergency officials advised against outdoor burning Tuesday as several area fire departments spent the day battling brush fires. County officials in Scott, Cape Girardeau and Perry counties issued no-burn orders this week. The Cape Girardeau County Commission issued a no-burn advisory Tuesday, citing a combination of temperature, low humidity, dry ground cover and strong winds...
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Prayer 11/29/17
(Prayer ~ 11/29/17)
O Lord Jesus, may we always remember the reason for the Christmas season. Amen.
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Big-haired 'White Knight of Soul' Wayne Cochran dies at 78
(Entertainment ~ 11/29/17)
MIAMI -- Wayne Cochran, the "blue-eyed soul" singer known for his towering pompadour, has died of cancer at his Florida home, according to his son Christopher Cochran. He was 78. The singer, who was called the "White Knight of Soul" for songs such as "Last Kiss,' saw his heyday in the 1960s and '70s. He had fans from the Blues Brothers to Rod Stewart and Elvis Presley, but he gave it all up to become a minister at a church he founded in Miami. He died Nov. 21...
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Births 11/29/17
(Births ~ 11/29/17)
Daughter to Klayton Louis and Kelsey Blair Kyle of Oran, Missouri, Southeast Hospital, 5:58 p.m. Monday, Nov. 20, 2017. Name, Caroline Blair. Weight, 7 pounds, 1 ounce. Second daughter. Mrs. Kyle is the former Kelsey Seyer, daughter of Michael and Cindy Seyer of Jackson. She is employed by Leet Eyecare. Kyle is the son of Kelly and Pam Kyle of Oran. He is employed by Buzzi Unicem...
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Lawmakers push for historic trail status for Route 66
(State News ~ 11/29/17)
CARTHAGE, Mo. -- Lawmakers are pushing Congress to give historic trail status to Route 66 to help preserve the iconic roadway, which passes through Missouri and seven other states. The U.S. House Natural Resources subcommittee considered legislation Nov. 15. The bill designates the 2,400-mile roadway from Chicago to Santa Monica, California, as the Route 66 Historic Trail, the Joplin Globe reported...
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Making the World a Better Place One Hybrid Car at a Time
(Submitted Story ~ 11/29/17)
I am in a group called the Roaring Recyclers and we are participating in the Lexus Eco Challenge. We are a group of sixth graders at Central Middle School trying to help the environment. For this challenge, we have to find a problem in our community(ex. ...
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Pastor
(Submitted Story ~ 11/29/17)
Thursday December 7th Pastor David D. McNeely will present a video presentation of The Church of God outreach program in overseas missions. Pastor McNeely made the journey to Port Au Prince Haiti in 2016 and 2017 with Bishop Keith Patrick Foreign Missions Ambassador for The Church of God USA...
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