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Iraqi prime minister's bloc wins provincial vote
(International News ~ 02/06/09)
BAGHDAD -- Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki's allies swept to victory over Shiite religious parties during last weekend's provincial elections in Iraq -- an endorsement of his crackdown on extremists, according to official results released Thursday...
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Ruth Heitman
(Obituary ~ 02/06/09)
DEXTER, Mo. -- Ruth Heitman, 83, died Monday, Feb. 2, 2009, in Dexter. She was born Dec. 18, 1925, in St. Louis, to William and Lydia Horstbrink. She was a graduate of Beaumont High School and a 1947 graduate of Central Bible College in Springfield, Mo. During her internship in college, Mrs. Heitman taught children on the Blackfoot Indian Reservation in Idaho. She has been a licensed minister with the Assemblies of God for 52 years...
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Winford Keesee
(Obituary ~ 02/06/09)
Winford R. Keesee, 76, of Fanning Springs, Fla., died Monday, Jan. 26, 2009. He was born Sept. 13, 1932, at Fornfelt, son of Clyde and Essie Mullinax Keesee. Keesee served 20 years in the U.S. Air Force and was a veteran of the Korean War and Vietnam War...
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Commissioners stage Capitol rally over payments for housing state inmates
(Local News ~ 02/06/09)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Commissioners from Cape Girardeau and Scott counties asked state lawmakers Thursday for the full amount authorized by the legislature to pay for housing state inmates. They got the same answer: It isn’t going to happen any time soon, if ever...
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Judge may exclude Bonds' positive tests
(Professional Sports ~ 02/06/09)
SAN FRANCISCO -- A federal judge says she might toss some of the strongest evidence against Barry Bonds, a blow to prosecutors trying to prove the home-run king lied when he denied knowingly using performance-enhancing drugs. U.S. District Judge Susan Illston said her "preliminary thoughts" were to exclude from trial three 2000-2001 positive drug tests that prosecutors say belong to Bonds unless there is a direct link that the urine samples came from the former San Francisco Giants slugger...
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Kinder to speak at First Friday Coffee
(Local News ~ 02/06/09)
Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder will be the speaker at the Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce's First Friday Coffee. Kinder will discuss the upcoming Tour of Missouri bicycle race that will take place Sept. 7 to 13. Cape Girardeau has been selected as one of the stops on the tour. The program will begin at 7:40 a.m. inside the Show Me Center, and a continental breakfast is available...
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Missouri lawmakers hope to alter initiative process
(State News ~ 02/06/09)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Just a few months after the November election, some Missouri lawmakers are pushing to significantly change the way initiative petitions work. The proposals would change how a petition's ballot summary is approved, make some petitions harder to pass and prohibit petition circulators from being paid on a per-signature basis...
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Patriots, unsure about Brady, place franchise tag on Cassel
(Professional Sports ~ 02/06/09)
BOSTON -- The New England Patriots placed the franchise tag on Matt Cassel on Thursday. The move means the quarterback remains a free agent, but the Patriots can match any offer made by another team or allow him to sign with that team in exchange for two first-round draft picks...
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Missouri catches Texas at right time
(College Sports ~ 02/06/09)
AUSTIN, Texas -- The Texas Longhorns are struggling. A team that spent most of the first half of the season in the Top 10 has lost two straight games at home for the first time since the 2001-2002 season and finds itself stuck back in the pack in the Big 12...
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Speak Out 2/6/09
(Speak Out ~ 02/06/09)
Jackson snow removal I don't know if I should blame the mayor of Jackson or the street department, but this has been the absolutely worst-handled snow removal ever. I drive to Cape Girardeau and the streets look great. Jackson, surely you can do better than this...
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Play dress up: Prom is months away, but now is the time to start shopping
(Community ~ 02/06/09)
When it comes to prom dresses this year, anything goes. Ball gowns, flowing dresses, floral print, animal print, Grecian-style gowns, "everything sells," according to Sandy Schilling, owner of Weddings & Parties Complete in Jackson. She said the styles are similar to 2008, but the Grecian gowns, with a long, pleated skirt and bunched fabric or a bejeweled top, are new and the prints have gotten "just a little bit more out there."...
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Little green, lots of rough as golf courses struggle during difficult financial times
(High School Sports ~ 02/06/09)
INDIANAPOLIS — Saddlebrook Golf Course took a look at the bottom line and decided it was time to cut some deals, offering a two-year membership for nearly 80 percent off the normal daily rate. In neighboring Illinois, greens fees at the Greenview Golf Club in Centralia are down from $35 a round to $23, which includes a cart...
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Cheers: Notre Dame, Central do it together
(Editorial ~ 02/06/09)
Cheerleaders at Notre Dame Regional High School and Cape Girardeau's Central High School in 2006 started a wonderful tradition. The two squads perform a dual cheer. Cheerleaders from both schools learn a new cheer made up by the host school. Of course, the cheerleaders are just as competitive as the teams they represent. ...
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FBI takes sudden new interest in 'Tylenol Man'
(National News ~ 02/06/09)
BOSTON -- James W. Lewis has a habit of getting into trouble. And a knack for getting out of it, too. He was charged with killing and dismembering a man in Kansas City, Mo., in 1978, but the case was thrown out. He was jailed on rape charges decades later in Massachusetts, but went free when the victim refused to testify...
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Contracts approved for two Southeast Mo. road projects
(Local News ~ 02/06/09)
The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission approved contracts for two Southeast Missouri road projects as well as a contract for improvements to guardrails and guard cables throughout the Southeast District. A $6.7 million project for improvements to U.S. ...
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Marijuana scandal jolts Japan's sumo world
(International News ~ 02/06/09)
TOKYO -- Sumo wrestlers with pot bellies, yes. Sumo wrestlers with pot? Now that's harder to grapple with. In the past six months, four wrestlers have been kicked out of the ancient sport for allegedly smoking marijuana, creating the biggest drugs-in-sports scandal Japan has ever seen...
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Out of the past 2/6/09
(Out of the Past ~ 02/06/09)
25 years ago: Feb. 6, 1984 A polar blast blew into Southeast Missouri yesterday but pushes eastward today, leaving behind snow and bitter cold temperatures; the low yesterday was 11 degrees, but wind gusts approached 36 miles per hour, sending the chill factor to minus 26 degrees...
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Eric Going
(Obituary ~ 02/06/09)
Eric Christopher Going, 41, of Las Vegas passed away Sunday, Feb. 1, 2009, at his home. He was born Feb. 19, 1967, in St. Louis, son of Chester "Chet" Going and Kathleen Reed Peterson. He and Maribel Rodriguez were married June 30, 1990, in Las Vegas...
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Patent fight shows perils of 'technology transfer'
(State News ~ 02/06/09)
COLUMBIA, Mo. -- Mere months ago, the University of Missouri routinely touted chemical engineering professor Galen Suppes for his innovative research into renewable energy. Now the school considers him a renegade scientist trying to keep the university from getting its fair share of profits from his inventions. Missouri is suing the professor in federal court...
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Learning briefs 2/6
(Community ~ 02/06/09)
SCHOLARSHIPS n The following students received a scholarship to attend Southeast Missouri State University for the 2009-2010 academic year: Douglas McDonough of Benton, Mo., received the President's Scholarship; Annabelle Criddle of Cape Girardeau received a President's Plus Scholarship and a MAP Scholarship; Angela L. Morton, Brooke V. Morris, Alicia N. Dunn, John M. Unterreiner and David M. Martin Jr. of Cape Girardeau received Regents' Scholarships...
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Man who froze in home leaves $600K to hospital
(National News ~ 02/06/09)
BAY CITY, Mich. -- An attorney says a 93-year-old Michigan man who froze to death after a power company restricted electricity to his home over roughly $1,000 in unpaid bills left an estimated $600,000 to a hospital. Marvin Schur's attorney, Cathy Reder, told the Detroit Free Press the World War II veteran bequeathed his entire fortune to Bay Medical Center...
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Free agent Sheets may need elbow surgery
(Professional Sports ~ 02/06/09)
FORT WORTH, Texas -- Free agent right-hander Ben Sheets could be headed for elbow surgery after contract negotiations with the Texas Rangers fell through because of the injury. Texas had been discussing a two-year deal with Sheets, the NL starter in the All-Star game last season, a person familiar with the talks said Thursday, speaking on condition of anonymity...
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Veil of secrecy surrounding octuplets' mother vanishes
(National News ~ 02/06/09)
WHITTIER, Calif. -- The veil of secrecy octuplets' mother Nadya Suleman shrouded herself in for more than a week was lifted Thursday with the release of public documents showing that the 33-year-old woman struggled with depression for years until she finally began to realize her childhood dream of having a huge family...
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More sour economic reports for employment and retail
(Business ~ 02/06/09)
WASHINGTON -- More people sought unemployment benefits than expected last week and laid-off workers found it harder to land new jobs as the economy struggled to show signs of life. Sour economic indicators Thursday also plagued the retail industry: Weak factory orders were reported for December and sales declines last month for many major stores raised concerns about the industry's health...
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Power outage a challenge for Sikeston animal shelter
(Local News ~ 02/06/09)
The ice storm that ravaged Southeast Missouri and left thousands without power also left many dogs, cats and livestock throughout the region without heat or water. The Sikeston Area Humane Society has been without power for more than a week, and it could be another week until electricity is restored, said director Lanette Baker...
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Mitsubishi offers buyouts at central Illinois plant
(Business ~ 02/06/09)
NORMAL, Ill. -- Mitsubishi Motors North America has offered a third round of buyouts to employees at a central Illinois plant. Spokesman Dan Irvin says employees at the plant in Normal have until April 1 to accept the lump sum of $85,000 and three months of medical bills...
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Lawmakers say food safety fixes need push from President Obama
(Business ~ 02/06/09)
WASHINGTON -- Fixing the nation's food safety woes may not be possible this year unless President Obama makes it a top priority, a senior lawmaker warned after a hearing Thursday exposed loopholes in government oversight that contributed to the ongoing national salmonella outbreak...
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Prayer 2/6/09
(Column ~ 02/06/09)
For those who provide aid and comfort, we pray to you, O God. Amen.
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Gov. to consolidate scholarships
(State News ~ 02/06/09)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Gov. Jay Nixon is seeking to consolidate various scholarship and grant programs under the state Department of Higher Education. Among the scholarship programs being transferred is the A+ Schools Program, which has been run by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. The program provides two years of free community college tuition for graduates of certain high schools who had good grades and good attendance and performed volunteer tutoring or mentoring...
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Births 2/6/09
(Births ~ 02/06/09)
Record Son to Darryl Spencer and Kayo Record of Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Chuden Hospital in Hiroshima, Japan, 5:38 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008. Name, Benjamin Matsuura. Weight, 9 pounds, 2 ounces. First child. Mrs. Record is the former Kayo Matsuura, daughter of Kazuo and Yuriko Matsuura of Hiroshima. Mr. and Mrs. Record are missionaries. He is the son of Roger and Constance Record of Benton, Mo...
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Hooked on science: Blubber bag
(Community ~ 02/06/09)
Have you ever wondered how polar bears and other animals keep warm in the cold weather? They use blubber, a thick layer of fat that helps insulate. You can make a blubber bag by using a few items from around the house. Materials n Shortening n Ice n Water...
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Judge orders freeze on assets of Ind. money manager's wife
(National News ~ 02/06/09)
INDIANAPOLIS -- The estranged wife of an indicted Indiana money manager withdrew tens of thousands of dollars from bank accounts that also included investor money in the week before she filed for divorce, a judge ruled Thursday in freezing her assets in hopes that clients can recoup their losses...
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Glenn James
(Obituary ~ 02/06/09)
Glenn David James, 71, of Cabool, Mo., died Monday, Jan. 26, 2009, at his home. He was born Jan. 7, 1938, in Mayfield, Mo., son of Davy and Oma Jones James. He and Virginia Ann Maness were married Dec. 24, 1959. James had lived in Cabool since 1957. He helped build the Thompson Poultry Plant, where he worked several years. He had also worked at the Ford dealership, Honeycutt Chevrolet and Matherly Sand and Gravel...
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Iowa City police say man showed up drunk for jail
(National News ~ 02/06/09)
IOWA CITY, Iowa -- Authorities said an Iowa City man may not have picked the best time to get loaded when he showed up drunk to serve a public intoxication sentence. Now he faces another charge. Police said the 19-year-old showed up Tuesday at the Johnson County Jail on to serve his three-day sentence and officials smelled alcohol on his breath. According to court records, tests showed the man had a blood-alcohol content of 0.101 percent when he arrived at the jail...
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Government spending: New jobs
(Letter to the Editor ~ 02/06/09)
We are near the point where we have to stop fretting about the money our government is spending to save our economy. It would be nice if everyone would lay off poor FDR, too. The New Deal saved us. The government created thousands of good jobs with projects that brought flood control and cheaper energy, not to mention more jobs in support businesses and raw materials...
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U.S. Navy watches as Somali pirates nab $3.2 million
(International News ~ 02/06/09)
NAIROBI, Kenya -- As U.S. Navy ships looked on, Somali pirates sped away Thursday with $3.2 million in ransom after releasing an arms-laden Ukrainian freighter -- ending a four-month standoff that focused world attention on piracy off Somalia's lawless coast...
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Israeli navy seizes Lebanese ship carrying aid for Gaza
(International News ~ 02/06/09)
JERUSALEM -- The Israeli navy intercepted a ship carrying humanitarian supplies from Lebanon to the Gaza Strip and towed the vessel into port Thursday, foiling a new attempt by international activists to break Israel's blockade of the Palestinian territory...
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Congress risks criticism over luxury retreat trips
(Business ~ 02/06/09)
WASHINGTON -- Members of Congress were quick to shame corporate executives for over-the-top extravagance during the economic crisis, flying private jets and taking luxury junkets. But some lawmakers are strolling fancy resorts spending tens of thousands of taxpayer dollars and mingling with lobbyists...
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Summitt becomes first Div. I coach to win 1,000 games
(High School Sports ~ 02/06/09)
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- Pat Summitt now has 1,000 victories, an unprecedented height even she finds dizzying. "It's a hard number to even comprehend," the Tennessee coach said. Summitt became the first Division I basketball coach -- men's or women's -- to win 1,000 career games Thursday night as her 12th-ranked Lady Vols beat Georgia 73-43. It was their second chance in four days at giving their coach her latest and one of her greatest milestones...
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Thanks for county road help
(Letter to the Editor ~ 02/06/09)
I would like to take this opportunity to thank the residents and property owners for their assistance and cooperation in removal of the snow and ice this past week. Many individuals provided hard work with their shovels, trucks and tractors in clearing portions of the county roads before our equipment was able to get to their roads. ...
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Lil Wayne has steep climb to best album
(Community ~ 02/06/09)
NEW YORK -- Although the Grammys were slow to recognize hip-hop, over the past decade, rap acts have enjoyed a bevy of Grammy nominations, often emerging as the leader when nominations are announced. This year, rap leads the way again, with the omnipresent rapper Lil Wayne receiving eight nominations...
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Fire report 2/6/09
(Police/Fire Report ~ 02/06/09)
Cape Girardeau Firefighters responded to the following calls Wednesday: n At 5:26 p.m., a gas odor in the unit block of North Henderson Avenue. n At 6:07 p.m., a carbon monoxide alarm in the 500 block of Olive Street. n At 6:08 p.m., emergency medical service in the 2500 block of Lynnwood Drive...
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A man of patience
(Column ~ 02/06/09)
Patience is the reward of those who last long enough. As someone who has lived by newspaper deadlines for more than 40 years, I have never tolerated tardiness or detours well. Nor I have I been comfortable with the schedule-clogging pace of others. Now that I am comfortably advanced in birthdays, I am beginning to understand that my hurry-up life hasn't always been worth the frustration that comes from being a slave to punctuality. ...
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Southeast Missouri State University, Three Rivers announce campus reopenings
(Local News ~ 02/06/09)
Southeast Missouri State University and Three Rivers Community College announced Thursday the scheduled reopenings of their campuses closed due to power outages caused by last week's ice storm. The Southeast Missouri State University campuses in Sikeston and Malden will reopen Monday, while the Kennett campus will remain closed until Feb. 16. Southeast programs in Poplar Bluff at the Three Rivers campus will also resume Monday...
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SEMO Electric reduces estimate for restoring power to two weeks
(Local News ~ 02/06/09)
Southeast Missouri saw more signs of life returning to normal Thursday as the number of people without power continued to decrease and major institutions reported plans to return to regular operations. The State Emergency Management Agency reported Thursday afternoon that 14,861 customers of rural electric cooperatives remain without power, with a total of just under 20,000 customers without power statewide. ...
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One-shouldered styles are firmly in place as a trend
(Community ~ 02/06/09)
NEW YORK -- The one-shoulder look has gone from toga to trend in mere months. Asymmetrical styles were all over the runways during the spring previews and then Michelle Obama, now the first lady of fashion, wore a one-shoulder gown by Jason Wu to the inaugural balls last month...
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Geithner plans to unveil bailout plan Monday
(National News ~ 02/06/09)
WASHINGTON -- Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner and other top officials are putting the finishing touches on a plan to overhaul the government's $700 billion financial rescue program. A Treasury official said Geithner will deliver a speech Monday outlining the new plan...
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Robert McCrite
(Obituary ~ 02/06/09)
TAMMS, Ill. -- Robert McCrite, 47, of Tamms died Thursday, Feb. 5, 2009, at his home. Crain Funeral Home in Tamms is in charge of arrangements.
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Blues miss target again in shootout
(Professional Sports ~ 02/06/09)
ST. LOUIS -- The Edmonton Oilers got the two points they needed. Robert Nilsson and Sam Gagner scored in a shootout for Edmonton, and Dwayne Roloson stopped both St. Louis attempts in the Oilers' 2-1 victory Thursday night. Gagner ended the shootout with a goal on his first attempt of the season, giving the Oilers a full two points in the standings...
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Mo. House OKs economic development package
(State News ~ 02/06/09)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- The House passed a job-creation package backed by Gov. Jay Nixon on Thursday, but confirmation of the governor's economic development director remained snagged in the Senate. The House legislation expands a popular business incentive program while sprinkling other tax breaks to employers. It's a key component in the type of pocketbook issues that Republican legislative leaders and the Democratic governor have said will be the session's priority...
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William Niemann
(Obituary ~ 02/06/09)
William Dale "Bill" Niemann, 62, of Athens, Ala., formerly of Jackson and Gordonville, passed away Thursday, Jan. 22, 2009. He was born Nov. 23, 1946, son of William John and Tavia Lange Niemann. He was baptized at Christ Lutheran Church in Gordonville. He attended Gordonville grade school and graduated from Jackson High School. He attended Lebanon Church in Athens...
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Leopold wins MVC semifinal in wild fashion
(High School Sports ~ 02/06/09)
ZALMA — Larry Nussbaum said that no matter how much he practices, there's no way to simulate the pressure of free throws in overtime. Nussbaum and his Leopold teammates looked like pros at handling the pressure Thursday. The Wildcats hit 12 of their 14 free throws in the second half and overtime as they squeaked out a 74-68 victory over Oak Ridge in the semifinals of the Mississippi Valley Conference tournament...
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Kirkwood works to mend a year after city hall killings
(State News ~ 02/06/09)
KIRKWOOD, Mo. -- One year after a gunman opened fire at city hall, this St. Louis suburb will remember six victims with a candelight service Saturday night. But many Kirkwood residents have focused on something more intangible -- trying to heal divisions in their community...
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Police report 2/6/09
(Police/Fire Report ~ 02/06/09)
Cape Girardeau The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests n Detrayous D. Curry, 24, 1423 Luce St., No. 2, was arrested on a probation violation warrant. n A subject is in custody pending charges of receiving stolen property...
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neXt up 2/6/09
(Community ~ 02/06/09)
Friday n New movies "Coraline" Rated PG @ Cape West 14 Cine "Frost/Nixon" Rated R @ Town Plaza Cinema "He's Just Not That Into You" Rated PG-13 @ Cape West 14 Cine "Push" Rated PG-13 @ Cape West 14 Cine n First Friday art walk @ various galleries, check SE Live for specific times and places...
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Zalma reaches MVC final
(High School Sports ~ 02/06/09)
Meadow Heights' Ethan Mayfield stepped to the line with 1.7 seconds left and his team down two. Mayfield nailed the front end of the 1-and-1, but missed the second shot. Zalma snagged the rebound for the 77-76 victory in the semifinal round of the Mississippi Valley Conference tournament Thursday in Zalma...
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U.S. diplomat found dead in Ethiopian capital
(International News ~ 02/06/09)
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia -- A young American diplomat has been found dead at his house in the Ethiopian capital and foul play is suspected, U.S. and Ethiopian officials said Thursday. A U.S. State Department official in Washington said the body of Brian Adkins was discovered Saturday in Addis Ababa on his 26th birthday. The official said Adkins had not been the subject of any threats but foul play appeared to be involved...
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Kinder says Tour of Missouri stop is promotional opportunity for Cape Girardeau
(Local News ~ 02/06/09)
Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder believes the upcoming Tour of Missouri bicycle race could be the best opportunity to promote Cape Girardeau and the state to millions of people on a national and international level. "I hope my hometown will embrace it and get excited about it," Kinder business leaders and a handful of school-aged children at the monthly First Friday Coffee at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. ...
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Power restored to 70 percent of Sikeston
(Local News ~ 02/06/09)
SIKESTON, Mo. -- Sikeston Board of Municipal Utility workers continue to log long days in their efforts to restore electricity to the city. BMU General Manager Ed Throop said Thursday afternoon about 70 percent of the city had electrical power. Throop asked residents without power to please be patient...
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This afternoon on seMissourian.com
(Local News ~ 02/06/09)
An AMBER alert that was issued this morning after a man allegedly abducted his wife and infant child in Scott City was canceled early this afternoon after police found the suspect and stopped him on Interstate 44 near Cuba, Mo.We're following the situation this afternoon, and should have more information as to motive and the nature of the alleged abduction later today.Click here to read what details we have now. ...
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Man sought in Scott City Amber Alert stopped on I-44
(Local News ~ 02/06/09)
A man sought for taking a child from a Scott City convenience store was captured on Interstate 44 near Cuba, Mo., the Scott City Police Department said.An Amber Alert was issued this morning for Dallis Michael Harris, 1 year old, who police believed was taken, along with his mother, Samantha Rhea Harris, 22, from the Rhodes Travel Center on Nash Road."All I can give you is that the vehicle has been stopped on I-44 outside Cuba," said officer Mike Culler of the Scott City Police Department. ...
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Ice Storm Challenges Water and Wastewater Systems
(Submitted Story ~ 02/06/09)
Ashland, Missouri - February 6, 2009 - Many public water and wastewater systems from southwest Missouri to the eastern boot heel were brought to a halt as a result of the ice storm that blanketed the region during a 36 hour period. Water and wastewater operators worked day and night that week to restore flows in their systems. ...
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Brad Skelton: Remembered with love, respect and smiles
(Local News ~ 02/06/09)
This story would be better if Brad Skelton was telling it. He was quick with a smile, able to make a good story even better and draw a laugh while doing it. On Friday, his family and friends told the tales. They cried and they laughed. They recalled telling details...
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Fallen Gordonville soldier honored in two ceremonies today
(Local News ~ 02/06/09)
JEFFERSON CITY -- Memorial services will take place in Gordonville and Jefferson City to honor a Gordonville man who died in Iraq one year ago today. Family, friends and others will gather at 4 p.m. at Christ Lutheran Cemetery, 248 Albert Lane in Gordonville, for an informal service to remember Staff Sgt. Brad Skelton...
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Police find child sought in Amber Alert
(Local News ~ 02/06/09)
Law enforcement spent Friday morning searching for a Sikeston man that police believe abducted his 1-year-old son and wife from an area gas station. Dallis M. Harris, 1, and Samantha R. Harris, 22, were recovered during a vehicle stop on Interstate 44 near Cuba, Mo., according to Scott City officer Jessica Martin...
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Nixon requests 'major' disaster declaration for Missouri
(Local News ~ 02/06/09)
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Gov. Jay Nixon has asked President Barack Obama to declare 22 Missouri counties as major disaster areas, a move aimed at speeding recovery for regions hit hard by last week’s ice storm. Nixon announced the request Friday during a meeting with county commissioners in Jefferson City. The request also seeks a waiver of some or all of the 25 percent match that state and local governments normally have to pay for disaster funding...
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