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Southeast women ambush Southern Mississippi
(College Sports ~ 11/17/09)
John Ishee's young, inexperienced Southeast Missouri State women's basketball team is growing up right before his eyes. And quickly. The Redhawks passed their first major test of the season with flying colors Monday night, upsetting visiting Southern Mississippi 73-63...
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Business After Hours location changed
(Local News ~ 11/17/09)
The location of tonight's Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours has changed. Originally scheduled at Port Cape Girardeau, the event will now take place inside the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport terminal lobby from 5 to 6:30 p.m...
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Patton, Mo., man charged with rape, molestation of 14-year-old after DNA test results come back
(Local News ~ 11/17/09)
MARBLE HILL, Mo. -- A Patton, Mo., man faces statutory rape and child molestation charges in a case where authorities admit they kept the wrong man in jail for eight months based on false testimony from the victim. James E. Primer, 41, was charged Monday by Bollinger County Prosecuting Attorney Stephen Gray. DNA testing identified Primer as the father of a child born June 20 to a girl who was 13 at the time she became pregnant, according to a sworn statement filed with the charges...
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No names released yet in fatal Cairo fire
(Local News ~ 11/17/09)
CAIRO, Ill. - An investigation continues into a house fire that killed two people Monday. Though few details have been released, the tragedy has some searching for answers in the latest string of fires in the town of 3,600.
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Man sentenced in Southeast Missouri mortgage fraud case
(Local News ~ 11/17/09)
A former Cape Girardeau man was sentenced Monday to 135 months in prison for his role in a mortgage fraud scheme involving the sale of residential real estate in Sikeston, Mo.
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Sedgewickville man arrested on suspicion of sexual abuse of minor
(Local News ~ 11/17/09)
MARBLE HILL, Mo. -- Michael Lappe, 31, of Sedgewickville has been charged with a Class C felony count of second-degree statutory sodomy and a misdemeanor child molestation charge in connection with the alleged sexual abuse of a 14-year-old girl. According to Bollinger County court documents, the girl's mother reported to the Bollinger County Sheriff's Department Friday that Lappe's wife had allegedly discovered Michael Lappe had been sexually involved with the girl for several months...
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Cape Girardeau City Council hires firm to collect delinquent utility bills
(Local News ~ 11/17/09)
In an attempt to shore up city revenue, the Cape Girardeau City Council on Monday night hired a Kansas City collection firm to chase people who haven't paid their utility bills. Kansas Counselors Inc. will get 22 cents out of every dollar it collects on long-term delinquencies. Each year, the city forgoes about $127,000 in payments for trash, water and sewer service and $2,000 in other uncollected revenue but has never had a contract with a debt collection agency...
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Gracie is ready for Christmas "Where's the presents?"
(Submitted Photo ~ 11/17/09)
"Its all about me"
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Victoria's Secret Model Search: Allison Turner, Runway Angel
(Submitted Story ~ 11/17/09)
Please vote for Allison Turner in the VS Model Search today up until today at 7PM CST!
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Harry Rediger to run for Cape mayor; field of candidates now at 3
(Local News ~ 11/17/09)
Standing in front of the J.C. Penney store where he was manager for 20 years, retired businessman Harry Rediger on Monday announced he will run for mayor of Cape Girardeau. With more than 50 supporters nearby, including many prominent business leaders, Rediger said he's ready for a challenge after years of involvement in city and civic causes. ...
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Christmas Arts & Crafts Extravaganza This Weekend
(Submitted Story ~ 11/17/09)
Shoppers are sure to find a one-of-a-kind gift for everyone on their list at the 39th Annual Christmas Arts & Crafts Extravaganza this weekend sponsored by the Arts Council of Southeast Missouri. Nearly 300 artisans and crafters from across the mid-west will fill the Show-Me Center and Osage Centre with their handmade wares this Saturday, Nov. ...
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Life Care Center of Cape Girardeau Halloween party filled with fun
(Submitted Story ~ 11/17/09)
On Oct. 30, 2009, residents at Life Care Center of Cape Girardeau, Mo., participated in a Halloween party. "Halloween is so much fun," said Christy Farrow, admissions and marketing director. "What other day can you dress up as someone else?" The assisted living dining room was used for the food, which included nachos, hot dogs, popcorn and chili. The main dining room was the scene of the party...
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New Readiness NCOs announced for Cape, Farmington units
(Submitted Story ~ 11/17/09)
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. -- New readiness non-commissioned officers have taken their positions for the Missouri National Guard at the 1140th Engineer Battalion's Headquarters Company in Cape Girardeau and the 1138th Engineer Company in Farmington. Unit readiness non-commissioned officers oversee and manage training and operations for the company on a daily basis. ...
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Can you find the dog in this picture?
(Submitted Photo ~ 11/17/09)
Lucy enjoys playing in the leaves!
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Concert Closes Jerry Ford 50 Years of Music Exhibit
(Submitted Story ~ 11/17/09)
The "Jerry Ford's 50 Years of Music" exhibit will close Nov. 28 at 3pm. "Jerry and his musical groups have graciously donated their time during the 2009 season by holding free monthly concerts." states Viney Mosley, Director of the Cape River Heritage Museum. ...
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Food that's healthy for soul and body
(Health ~ 11/17/09)
When people gather for the holidays, they tend to do so around a table. Unfortunately, the food they're putting on that table will rack up calories, sodium and health problems. The NAACP and the American Stroke Association have teamed up to present the Power to End Stroke health fair Saturday with health screenings, exercise demonstrations and healthy twists on soul food staples...
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Jackson aldermen delay vote on rezoning residential area
(Local News ~ 11/17/09)
The Jackson Board of Aldermen delayed a vote to rezone property that one day could be used for senior citizen apartments. During a public hearing Monday developers from RCH Development of Jackson made their case to have 3 acres of property at the intersection of Oak Hill Road and East Main Street rezoned from residential to commercial use...
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About 100 rally in Kennett to support defendant in Walmart case
(Local News ~ 11/17/09)
KENNETT, Mo. -- A crowd of people gathered at a rally for Heather Ellis chanted, "No justice. No peace," in Kennett on Monday, claiming that the allegations against the black woman accused of assault on police are false. Approximately 100 protesters gathered at the Kennett Walmart at around 11 a.m., including members of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC). ...
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Area leaders approve agreement between Southeast, Three Rivers
(Local News ~ 11/17/09)
Officials took a step toward providing community college access in Cape Girardeau County Monday. A group of business and education leaders unanimously approved an agreement to start offering courses at the Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center...
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Speak Out 11/17/09
(Speak Out ~ 11/17/09)
Veterans salute; Against seniors; No savings; The Lord's day; Honoring veterans; Recycling glass; Helpful fireman; Between the lines; Trying terrorists; Burning plastic; Smoking, drinking
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Finance lessons
(Editorial ~ 11/17/09)
Teaching students the fundamentals of personal finance has become a standard part of the curriculum at many high schools. By the time these young people enter college, they face a different kind of financial reality: student loans and other expenses related to getting a good education. These students also are looking to the future: Will the training they receive translate into a decent job?...
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Prayer 11/17/09
(Prayer ~ 11/17/09)
For all parents who teach good values to their children, we pray to you, O God. Amen.
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Recipes from "The New Soul Food Cookbook for People with Diabetes"
(Health ~ 11/17/09)
Recipes from "The New Soul Food Cookbook for People with Diabetes"
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CDC: Sexually transmitted diseases up, better testing cited for rise
(Health ~ 11/17/09)
ATLANTA -- Sexually spread diseases continue to rise, with reported chlamydia cases setting yet another record in 2008, government health officials said Monday. Last year there were 1.2 million new cases of chlamydia, a sometimes symptomless infection that can lead to infertility in women. It was the most ever reported, up from the old record of 1.1 million cases in 2007...
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Millions will have to repay part of tax credit enacted in February
(National News ~ 11/17/09)
WASHINGTON -- More than 15 million taxpayers may owe the government $250 or more because of how the IRS last spring set up President Barack Obama's tax break that was designed to help consumers spend the U.S. economy out of recession. Individuals with more than one job and married couples in which both spouses work may have to repay the government $400, either through a smaller tax refund or a larger tax bill, according to a report released Monday by the Treasury Department's inspector general for tax administration. ...
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With overdue win, expectations return for Michelle Wie
(Professional Sports ~ 11/17/09)
From a hotel suite in Honolulu overlooking the golf course where Michelle Wie first showed her awesome potential, she looked at newspaper photos from various stages of her youth and realized those days were behind her. She was 15 and had just turned pro...
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Ravens blank Browns 16-0 for first shutout since 2006
(Professional Sports ~ 11/17/09)
CLEVELAND -- Ray Rice scored on a 13-yard run and safety Dawan Landry returned an interception of Brady Quinn 48 yards for a touchdown on Cleveland's next play as the Ravens defeated the Browns 16-0 on Monday night. The Ravens (5-4) didn't score in the opening half, when they used up their three timeouts in the first 6:15 and converted just one third down...
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Patriots coach stands by gamble
(Professional Sports ~ 11/17/09)
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Bill Belichick defended his decision to go for it on fourth down as criticism mounted Monday of the call that led to the New England Patriots' loss. The coach hailed as one of the NFL's best was a target of columnists, talk radio callers and two of his former players. Why, they all wondered, did he gamble with a six-point lead and just over two minutes to go against the Indianapolis Colts?...
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Rams show progress in latest loss to Saints
(Professional Sports ~ 11/17/09)
ST. LOUIS -- The St. Louis Rams lost again and are down another wide receiver, but they're feeling a lot better about themselves after nearly upsetting the unbeaten New Orleans Saints. In the 28-23 loss to the unbeaten Saints (9-0) on Sunday, Rams receiver Keenan Burton suffered a torn patella tendon in one of his knees and will be lost for the season. The Rams (1-8) placed him on the injured reserve list and said he will undergo surgery...
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MU receiver Perry suffers broken leg in win against Kansas State
(Professional Sports ~ 11/17/09)
COLUMBIA, Mo. -- Missouri wide receiver Jared Perry will miss the rest of the season with a fractured right leg. Perry, a senior, was hurt on an end around for a 5-yard gain in the second quarter of Saturday's 38-12 victory at Kansas State. The school said the fracture is slight and is hopeful Perry could return to play in a bowl game if the Tigers (6-4, 2-4 Big 12) get an invitation...
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Rookie of the Year awards go to Marlins' Coghlan, A's' Bailey
(Professional Sports ~ 11/17/09)
NEW YORK -- Florida Marlins left fielder Chris Coghlan won the National League Rookie of the Year award in a close vote Monday, and Oakland Athletics closer Andrew Bailey took the AL honor. Coghlan edged Philadelphia Phillies pitcher J.A. Happ, receiving 17 first-place votes and 105 points in balloting by the Baseball Writers' Association of America. Happ, the only player picked on all 32 ballots, had 10 first-place votes and 94 points...
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Police report 11/17/09
(Police/Fire Report ~ 11/17/09)
Cape Girardeau The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. DWI Arrests Summons Thefts Burglary Property damage Assaults Miscellaneous...
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Fire report 11/17/09
(Police/Fire Report ~ 11/17/09)
Cape Girardeau Firefighters responded to the following calls Sunday: Firefighters responded to the following calls Monday: Jackson Firefighters responded to the following calls Sunday: Firefighters responded to the following calls Monday:...
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Out of the past 11/17/09
(Out of the Past ~ 11/17/09)
25 years ago: Nov. 17, 1984 Four helicopters from Scott Air Force Base near Belleville, Ill., thunder into Cape Girardeau carrying about 30 members of a U.S. Army Reserve medical unit, which will soon be headquartered here; two of the helicopters touch down on top of the parking garage at Southeast Missouri Hospital and the other two land at Saint Francis Medical Center...
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Racers coach will not return
(College Sports ~ 11/17/09)
Two days after the Murray State football team lost 49-13 to Southeast Missouri State, Racers athletic director Allen Ward announced coach Matt Griffin will not return for a fifth season. Ward said a search for a replacement would begin immediately. Murray State fell to 3-6 overall and 2-5 in the Ohio Valley Conference with Saturday's loss to the Redhawks. The Racers have compiled an 11-33 record in Griffin's four seasons...
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Part of I-55 down to one lane
(Local News ~ 11/17/09)
A section of northbound Interstate 55 will be reduced to one lane this week while Missouri Department of Transportation crews repair pavement in Perry County. According to a MoDOT news release, the section of road at Route M, the 135 mile marker, will be reduced to one lane from 6:30 a.m. Tuesday to 5 p.m. Wednesday. For more information, call MoDOT at 888-275-6636...
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Tammy Pitts
(Obituary ~ 11/17/09)
MARBLE HILL, Mo. -- Tammy Renay Pitts, 46, of Marble Hill died Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009, at her home. She was born Nov. 15, 1962, in St. Louis, daughter of William Sheril and Bernice Marie Douglas Pitts. Miss Pitts served her country proudly in the U.S. Army and the U.S. Coast Guard, where she earned a degree in electronics and telecommunications...
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Clinton Muller
(Obituary ~ 11/17/09)
Clinton J. Muller, 93, died Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009, at the Lutheran Home, where he had lived the past two and one-half months. He lived at Saxony Manor the previous 12 years. He was born July 6, 1916, in Scribner, Neb., a son of Adolph and Bertha Muller. He and Marjorie M. Morgan were married June 29, 1941. She died May 21, 2006...
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Ida Hairston
(Obituary ~ 11/17/09)
Ida Lee Hairston, 84, of Cape Girardeau died Monday, Nov. 16, 2009, at the Lutheran Home. Ford and Sons Sprigg Street Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Pat Meisenheimer
(Obituary ~ 11/17/09)
Beulah I. "Pat" Meisenheimer, 98, of Cape Girardeau died Monday, Nov. 16, 2009, at the Lutheran Home. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to service time Thursday at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with the Revs. Jim Sanderson and Karen Nothdurft officiating. Burial will be in Cape County Memorial Park...
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Mae Knupp
(Obituary ~ 11/17/09)
JONESBORO, Ill. -- Mae C. "Peanut" Knupp, 85, of Jonesboro died Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009, at her home. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Home in Jonesboro. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Paul Tirey officiating. Burial will be in Jonesboro Cemetery...
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Cape Girardeau County commissioners approve some night meetings
(Local News ~ 11/17/09)
The Cape Girardeau County Commission has approved holding some nighttime meetings. All three commissioners today approved meeting at 7 p.m. on Dec. 7, 10, 14 and 17. Additionally, the commission will meet at 7 p.m. on the first Thursday of January, February and March. The commission currently meets in open session only on Monday and Thursday mornings, unless a special meeting is scheduled...
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Cape School Board OKs increases to insurance plan
(Local News ~ 11/17/09)
To keep the cost of health insurance under control, the Cape Girardeau School Board increased employee contributions to the plan Monday. The office visit copay increased by $10 to $30. Deductibles and prescription medicine copays also increased. The cost of health insurance, which is contracted through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, increased by 8.9 percent for the district, including the changes. Last year the district's core plan increased by 12.63 percent...
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St. Paul Lutheran School
(Honor Roll ~ 11/17/09)
St. Paul Lutheran School Scholastic Honor Roll 5th grade: Noah Franke, Payne Guilliams, Emily Hallman, Dawson Klinkhardt, Brock Murphy, Alyssa Ogle, Allyson, Shaw, Katelyn Strange. 6th grade: Jack Bagley, Chloe Kasten, Elizabeth Kiefner, Grace Mirly, Brianna Mueller, Grant Strange...
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