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Sixth meth lab busted in six weeks in Stoddard County
(Local News ~ 06/23/09)
BLOOMFIELD, Mo. -- The Stoddard County Sheriff's Department reported the seizure of yet another methamphetamine lab in Stoddard County. The lab, of the shake and bake type growing in popularity in the region, marks the sixth busted by county officers in the past six weeks...
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Power restored to all but a few AmerenUE customers in Cape Girardeau County
(Local News ~ 06/23/09)
AmerenUE had restored power to all but six customers by 3:10 p.m. today following a Monday night storm that left hundreds of the utility's customers in Cape Giradeau County in the dark. The late night thunderstorm downed numerous trees and power lines.
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Man with possible connection to 2000 murder of Sheila Box dies in prison
(Local News ~ 06/23/09)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- A former Sikeston, Mo., resident serving a 10-year sentence for assault in the Missouri Department of Corrections died Saturday in his prison cell, according to department spokeswoman Jacqueline Lapine.
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Cape Girardeau Tour of Missouri sign unveiled
(Local News ~ 06/23/09)
Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder, community leaders and bike enthusiasts gathered Monday morning in downtown Cape Girardeau for the unveiling of the sign for the city's Tour of Missouri stop.
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Sikeston utility employee helps police catch alleged purse snatcher
(Local News ~ 06/23/09)
SIKESTON, Mo. -- The actions of a Sikeston Board of Municipal Utilities employee led to the quick arrest of a robbery suspect Friday afternoon.
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Prayer 6/23/09
(Prayer ~ 06/23/09)
Our eyes see the glory of your creation, O God, and we give you praise. Amen.
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Dr. Bob Hamblin to Portray Clarence Jordan at First Baptist Church on June 28th
(Submitted Story ~ 06/23/09)
Dr. Robert Hamblin, a professor of English at Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau, will present "Great Cloud of Witnesses: Clarence Jordan on the History of First Baptist Church" in morning worship at 10:45 a.m., Sunday, June 28th, at First Baptist Church, 1289 Lexington Avenue, Cape Girardeau...
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New National Guard recruits to participate in Commander's Cup this weekend
(Submitted Story ~ 06/23/09)
FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. -- More than 400 members of the Missouri National Guard's Recruitment Sustainment Program will descend upon Fort Leonard Wood June 26-28 for a Commander's Cup competition. Soldiers from all nine of the program's different companies, which are located in St. Joseph, Springfield, Kansas City, Sedalia, Jefferson City, Cape Girardeau, St. Louis, Macon and Festus, will compete for bragging rights in a series of military events...
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Albino Baby Deer Frolicking Around
(Submitted Photo ~ 06/23/09)
Here's a shot of a baby albino deer I took Sunday evening in our neighborhood. Isn't he cute?
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Dean, Gingrich to debate health care at the Show Me Center in October
(Local News ~ 06/23/09)
Politicians from opposite ends of the political spectrum will debate health care at Southeast Missouri State University this fall.
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Fifth grader finishes in Top-10 in state math competition
(Submitted Story ~ 06/23/09)
Riley Knight, fifth grader at Cape Girardeau Middle School and member of the Math Olympiad team, walked away with first-place in the problem-solving competition at the regional math contest at Southeast Missouri State University. That win earned Riley the privilege of competing at the state level held at Missouri State University in Springfield, where she finished ninth in the state! Riley is pictured below with her Missouri Mathematics State Contest ribbon. ...
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Fourth at the Fort - Living History
(Submitted Story ~ 06/23/09)
Fourth at the Fort! Living History July 4, 2009 For the four years of the Civil War, Fort D protected the city of Cape Girardeau from attack. Now the old fort will come to life once more. WHO: The Turner Brigade (Civil War re-enactors) and friends from the Civil War Roundtable of Cape Girardeau...
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Coffee Camp calls on DNR to stop planned Union monument at Lexington
(Submitted Story ~ 06/23/09)
The Missouri Sons of Union Veterans May newsletter "The Unionist"; states that the group plans to place a monument at the Battle of Lexington { Missouri } State Historic Site attentively set for September 26, 2009 ...
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Heartland Travelers win Midwest Regional Title
(Submitted Photo ~ 06/23/09)
Front row Left to right Kasie Menz,Casie White,Whitney Ostendorf,Coleen Stanley,Pagie Silverthorn,Allison Peters, Back row; Coach Gary Silverthron,Kristen Broadway,Misty Mezo,Amanda Williams,Dakota Knop, Ally Hanson,Laurn Buch,Cortney Ostendorf,Coach Greg Jameson Heartland came from the losers bracket to defeat the sweet spots 2 game for the touranment win at Cape Girardeau on Sunday June 21 for the Midwest Regional Title in the 18 and over bracket...
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Abby
(Submitted Photo ~ 06/23/09)
Abby Owners: Bailey Bowers and Tharon Cowell JR Abby is a 1 year old yorkie poo who's favorite thing to do is visit her Grams Judy and Paw Paw Bill
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Take a walk: Heading for a healthier lifestyle, one step at a time
(Health ~ 06/23/09)
PELHAM, N.H. -- Brian Bishop was eating and stressing himself to death until a heart attack at age 28 got his attention. Now, after losing more than 100 pounds, he is a poster child -- literally -- for a national program to walk to a healthier lifestyle...
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Pavement repairs planned on I-55 in Scott County
(Local News ~ 06/23/09)
SIKESTON, Mo. -- Crews will be making pavement repairs to southbound Interstate 55 in Scott County beginning at 7 a.m. Tuesday and ending at 5 p.m. Wednesday.
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Sikeston mourns passing of well known doctor
(Local News ~ 06/23/09)
SIKESTON, Mo. -- Family, friends, former patients -- an entire community -- are mourning the loss while celebrating the life of Dr. Ed Masters today. Masters, 63, died Sunday at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau. "It's a loss to the world," said Paul Walters of Alton, Ill., a former patient of Masters making the three-hour drive for today's visitation. "He was an amazing person."...
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Health calendar 6/23/09
(Health ~ 06/23/09)
This week's health events
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Out of the past 6/23/09
(Out of the Past ~ 06/23/09)
25 years ago: June 23, 1984 With the close of voter registration books only 18 days away, County Clerk Rodney Miller says he expects 200 to 300 more names to be added to the eligibility rolls for the Aug. 7 primary election in Cape Girardeau County; there presently are about 32,400 registered voters in the county...
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Dow falls on bleak news for world economy
(National News ~ 06/23/09)
NEW YORK -- A bleak forecast for the world economy pushed stocks to their biggest loss in two months. Major stock indexes tumbled by more than 2 percent Monday, sending the Dow Jones industrial average down 201 points, after the World Bank estimated the global economy will shrink 2.9 percent in 2009. It previously predicted a 1.7 percent contraction...
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Six killed in D.C. transit train accident
(National News ~ 06/23/09)
WASHINGTON -- One Metro transit train smashed into the rear of another at the height of the capital city's Monday evening rush hour, killing at least six people and injuring scores of others as the front end of the trailing train was thrust into the air and fell atop the first...
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Police use live bullets, tear gas to halt protest in Iran
(International News ~ 06/23/09)
CAIRO -- Riot police cracked down on demonstrators in Iran's capital Monday, hours after the Revolutionary Guard threatened to crush any further post-election protests. A witness described an "air of sadness" marked by people wailing prayers into the night...
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Bond questions plan to dump soil in Missouri River
(State News ~ 06/23/09)
ST. LOUIS -- Two years after the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers halted dredging projects in Missouri aimed at restoring habitat for an endangered fish along the Missouri River, Sen. Kit Bond has again raised concerns about the strategy, saying it's environmentally unsound...
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Governors pledge to cooperate on plan for high-speed rail line
(State News ~ 06/23/09)
ST. LOUIS -- Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon and Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn on Monday pledged to share resources, expertise and information to make a planned high-speed rail corridor between St. Louis and Chicago a reality. At a news conference at the St. Louis Amtrak station, the Democratic governors said cooperation between the states will help them compete for part of roughly $8 billion in federal stimulus money set aside for high-speed rail...
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Stimulus workshop
(Editorial ~ 06/23/09)
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, otherwise known as the federal stimulus program, makes federal grants and low-interest loans available to local governments, not-for-profit organizations, chambers of commerce and small businesses. The program aims to provide a quick start for projects that will add jobs, fuel the economy and promote economic development...
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State champion Bulldogs clean up all-state honors
(High School Sports ~ 06/23/09)
The state champion Notre Dame baseball team received plenty of attention in the Missouri High School Baseball Coaches Association's all-state voting. Four Bulldogs players were named to the Class 3 first team, which was released Monday. Pitcher Colton Young, catcher Mark Hagedorn, outfielder Austin Greer and utility man Dylan Drury all earned a spot on the first team...
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Tournament seeks hundreds of volunteers
(Community Sports ~ 06/23/09)
Mark Hogan knows all about the importance of making a quality pitch as Southeast Missouri State's baseball coach. The Redhawks' season has been over for about a month, but Hogan is making a key pitch that does not center around the diamond. Hogan's delivery is to the public as he seeks hundreds of volunteers for the American Junior Golf Association's Rolex Tournament of Champions that will be held July 1 through 4 at Dalhousie Golf Club...
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Nutt assembles daunting schedule for inaugural year
(College Sports ~ 06/23/09)
Dickey Nutt laughed when asked how difficult it was putting together his first schedule as Southeast Missouri State's men's basketball coach. "It's been a long, long time since I was able to put together a schedule so quickly and easily," said Nutt, hired a little more than three months ago to rebuild Southeast's floundering program. "The phone rings off the hook on a daily basis, people wanting to play. That's not a good sign...
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Mets strike early, hold on to down Cards
(Professional Sports ~ 06/23/09)
NEW YORK -- No matter how many All-Stars get injured, the New York Mets plan to stick around in the pennant race. Tim Redding pitched into the eighth inning for his first win with the Mets, and substitute setup man Brian Stokes got Albert Pujols to ground into a crucial double play, leading New York past the St. Louis Cardinals 6-4 on Monday night...
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La Russa refuses to bask in managerial milestone
(Professional Sports ~ 06/23/09)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Cardinals manager Tony La Russa pantomimes a few swings in short left field as his team takes batting practice, occasionally turning to make a point to Kansas City's Trey Hillman, who flashes his glove at balls whizzing by. A night earlier, just an hour before the game, the two opposing managers could be found sitting on a bench atop the Cardinals' dugout, leaning on the rail, again talking shop...
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Nancy Stinson
(Obituary ~ 06/23/09)
Nancy Sue Stinson, 66, of Jackson died Monday, June 22, 2009, at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau. Arrangements are incomplete at McCombs Funeral Home in Jackson.
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Alice Brinkley
(Obituary ~ 06/23/09)
Alice P. Brinkley, 70, of Cape Girardeau died Monday, June 22, 2009, at Southeast Missouri Hospital. Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Eldon Groff
(Obituary ~ 06/23/09)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Eldon L. Groff, 69, of Perryville died Sunday, June 21, 2009, in Perryville. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to service time Saturday at Young and Sons Funeral Home. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Stan Hargis officiating...
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Kylie Vines
(Obituary ~ 06/23/09)
MARBLE HILL, Mo. -- Kylie Marie Vines of Marble Hill was born and died Saturday, June 20, 2009, at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau. Graveside service will be at 9 a.m. today at Bollinger County Memorial Park Cemetery pavilion, with the Rev. Bill Rhodes officiating...
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Cleo Weschke
(Obituary ~ 06/23/09)
Cleo "Skip" Weschke died Sunday, June 22, 2009. Beloved husband of Anna Martin Weschke 57 years; dearest father of Charles (Suzanne) Weschke, and the late Cynthia Weschke; cherished grandfather of Kassi, Jacob and Lauren Weschke; dear brother of Faye Solsolsbee and the late Edna McCurry and Earline Covington; dear uncle, cousin and friend...
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Carson Burns
(Obituary ~ 06/23/09)
Carson S. Burns, 72, of Jackson passed away Sunday, June 21, 2009, at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau. He was born June 28, 1936, in Oakland, Miss., son of William H. and Pearl Pipkin Burns. He and Betty Pulliam were married Nov. 4, 1963, in Jackson...
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Dr. Edwin Masters
(Obituary ~ 06/23/09)
Dr. Edwin Jordan Masters, 63, a renowned and beloved family physician, died Sunday, June 21, 2009, the day of his 39th wedding anniversary and Father's Day. Dr. Masters' life is celebrated for the incredible list of achievements accomplished during his lifetime. He loved being a doctor. Solving complicated medical cases was the challenge he relished most...
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Cletis Mouser
(Obituary ~ 06/23/09)
Cletis B. Mouser, 87, of Jackson passed away Sunday, June 21, 2009, at his home. He was born Dec. 6, 1921, in Scopus, Mo., to Andrew J. and Susan Sawyer Mouser. He and Celeste "Tudy" Lincoln were married Nov. 9, 1946, in Jackson. She passed away Oct. 13, 2008...
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John Holshouser
(Obituary ~ 06/23/09)
John Allen Holshouser, 65, of Cape Girardeau died Monday, June 22, 2009, at Southeast Missouri Hospital. He was born July 8, 1943, in Cape Girardeau, son of Charles Mason and Velma Drucille Allen Holshouser. He and Jan M. Allgood were married Sept. 2, 1972, at Maple Avenue United Methodist Church in Cape Girardeau...
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Phillip Simpson
(Obituary ~ 06/23/09)
CARLINVILLE, Ill. -- Phillip Allan Simpson, 69, of Carlinville passed away Sunday, June 21, 2009, at St. John's Hospice in Springfield, Ill. Phil was born Feb. 20, 1940, in Cairo, Ill., son of James Robert and Anne Spies Simpson. He and Mary Ann Bilauski were married Feb. 18, 1967, in Carlinville. She passed away Aug. 11, 1997. Phil later married Wilma Rhoads in December 1998. She passed away in June 1999...
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Hilda Shumpert
(Obituary ~ 06/23/09)
Hilda Shumpert, 78, of Cape Girardeau died Friday, June 19, 2009, at Heartland Care and Rehab. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to service time Wednesday at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Donny Ford officiating. Burial will be in Cape County Memorial Park...
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Nalin Huber
(Obituary ~ 06/23/09)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Nalin M. Huber, 32, of Perryville died Friday, June 19, 2009, at her home. Visitation will be from 6:30 a.m. to service time today at Young and Sons Funeral Home in Perryville. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. today at the funeral home, with Art Dickerson officiating. Burial will be in Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery...
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Floyd Hoehn
(Obituary ~ 06/23/09)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Floyd W. Hoehn, 95, of Perryville died Sunday, June 21, 2009, at Perry County Memorial Hospital. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today and 6:30 a.m. to service time Wednesday at Young and Sons Funeral Home. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Thomas Handrick officiating. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery...
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Speak Out 6/23/09
(Speak Out ~ 06/23/09)
Petty omission; Hot dogs; University info; Wastewater problem; Need for reform?; Abortion hero
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Meyer pitches Cape past district favorite
(Community Sports ~ 06/23/09)
Josh Meyer said the Cape Girardeau Post 63 Ford & Sons American Legion baseball team found extra motivation in facing Dunklin County. That's because the Dodgers came to town with a 19-1 record and a 15-game winning streak. They also are the District 14 favorites in most years...
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Glover grabs U.S. Open title with one key birdie
(Professional Sports ~ 06/23/09)
FARMINGDALE, N.Y. -- Lucas Glover steadied his hands for a 3-foot par putt on the 18th hole, an anticlimatic finish to five dreary days at a U.S. Open filled with more delays than drama. The unlikely champion turned to soak up a beautiful sight beneath gathering clouds Monday at Bethpage Black...
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Obama signs tough tobacco law
(National News ~ 06/23/09)
WASHINGTON -- President Obama cited his own long struggle to quit the cigarettes he got hooked on as a teenager as he signed the nation's strongest-ever anti-smoking bill Monday and praised it for providing critically needed protections for children...
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May exisiting home sales rose by 2.4 percent
(National News ~ 06/23/09)
WASHINGTON -- A real estate group says sales of previously occupied homes rose modestly from April to May, the third monthly increase this year, but signs of any housing recovery are fragile at best. The National Association of Realtors said Tuesday that home sales rose 2.4 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.77 million last month, from a downwardly revised pace of 4.66 million in April. Prices, meanwhile, dropped by 16.8 percent from a year ago...
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House Democrats to open hearings on health bill
(National News ~ 06/23/09)
WASHINGTON -- House Democrats are pushing forward with a partisan health care bill even as a key Senate Democrat labors to achieve an elusive bipartisan compromise on President Barack Obama's top legislative priority. The action on both sides of the Capitol comes with lawmakers mindful of next week's July 4 congressional recess. Most will return home to face constituents with plenty of questions about their plans to overhaul the nation's costly health care system...
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AP source: Ford to get $5.9 billion in US loans
(National News ~ 06/23/09)
WASHINGTON -- A congressional official says the Energy Department is lending $5.9 billion to Ford Motor Co. and providing about $2.1 billion in loans to Nissan Motor Co. and Tesla Motors Inc. from a $25 billion fund to develop fuel-efficient vehicles...
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Insurance industry lays down marker on health care
(National News ~ 06/23/09)
WASHINGTON -- The insurance industry Tuesday laid down a marker on health care, warning in stark terms that a proposed government insurance plan would dismantle the employer coverage Americans have relied on for a half century and overtake the system...
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Summer enrollment at Three Rivers Community College increases for third consecutive year
(Local News ~ 06/23/09)
Summer enrollment at Three Rivers Community College has increased for the third consecutive year, foreshadowing higher numbers for the fall, college officials said.
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Search continues for resident of house smeared with blood
(Local News ~ 06/23/09)
Police are still looking for a 25-year-old woman reported missing over the weekend by family members, said Cpl. Adam Glueck, spokesman for the police department.
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