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Jackson blanks ND
(High School Sports ~ 04/28/10)
The Notre Dame Bulldogs looked poised to break a scoreless tie just five minutes into the second half. A minute later, after a diving save by Jackson goalie Morgan Riddick, the Indians scored first. The Indians (10-3) countered the Bulldogs (7-6) with an Erin Eakens goal six minutes into the second half and defeated Notre Dame 2-0 on Tuesday night...
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Three companies interested in St. Louis casino
(Local News ~ 04/28/10)
ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Three companies are expressing interest in opening a casino in St. Louis once the President casino closes this summer. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported Tuesday that the companies are Isle of Capri Casinos, Casino Celebration and Blue Sky Development Corp...
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Scott City man acquitted of molestation charge
(Local News ~ 04/28/10)
At the end of the trial of a Scott City man accused of molestation, Cape Girardeau County Prosecuting Attorney Morley Swingle told jurors their decision came down to one question -- whether they believed an 8-year-old girl. After about an hour of deliberation, jurors decided they didn't. They found Brian Palmer not guilty of felony child molestation.
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Parents speak to Jackson School Board on budget issues, gifted program
(Local News ~ 04/28/10)
Parents and a student approached the Jackson School Board for answers regarding budget cuts, including those to the district's gifted program, Alert. During Tuesday night's board meeting, five parents presented their thoughts on the value of gifted education even in times of economic difficulty. ...
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Gov. Nixon signs legislation to speed health insurance payments at Cape Girardeau stop
(Local News ~ 04/28/10)
Beginning Jan. 1, doctors and hospitals can expect health insurers to pay bills more promptly under a law that could help Saint Francis Medical Center collect $42 million in old claims.
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Jackson chamber membership grows by 18 percent since late 2008
(Local News ~ 04/28/10)
When Brian Gerau first came on board as Jackson Chamber of Commerce executive director in November 2008, membership stood at 380 as chamber staff were recovering from the death of executive director Marybeth Williams only months earlier. But thanks to social media, e-mailed newsletters and other methods of communication with members, overall membership has increased by about 18 percent since late 2008...
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Thank you for "Showing Me You Care".
(Submitted Story ~ 04/28/10)
A Special Thanks to those individuals, groups, and businesses who came forward and volunteered their time during National Volunteer Week, April 17-24, 2010. Without your generosity, many of the projects would not have been completed. I would personally like to express my appreciation to these dedicated volunteers:...
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8th District Candidate Presents Solutions
(Submitted Story ~ 04/28/10)
Air Force veteran and local Jackson businessman Larry Bill, Independent Conservative Candidate for Congress, addressed a crowd of over 300 people at Farmington recently. At the event, Mr. Bill stuck to his positive campaigning approach where he outlined solutions for upcoming problems. ...
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Area home sales up this spring over last
(Local News ~ 04/28/10)
With Friday the deadline to qualify for federal tax credits, local real estate agents are seeing an increase in home sales. Buyers taking advantage of the incentives have many real estate agents working overtime and posting sales increases compared to last spring, according to a survey of local agencies...
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Cape Wastewater: More Interesting than You Knew
(Submitted Photo ~ 04/28/10)
Quite a view from the top of Cape Girardeau's water treatment facility. Did you know that bugs assist in the natural treatment of our wastewater? Stay-tuned for the May Chronicle e-newsletter for more! If you're not signed-up for our monthly newsletter and press releases, you're going to miss your chance to e-tour our wastewater facility...
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KOW PASTURE CLASSIC PROCEEDS TO HELP VETERANS
(Submitted Photo ~ 04/28/10)
Organizers and sponsors of the 25th annual Kow Pasture Klassic recently distributed a record amount of money raised at this year's event. Picture above presenting a check for $5,500 to the Missouri Veterans Home are, left to right: Marvin Westrich, event volunteer; Heather and Rick Lawson, Owners of Shindler's Tavern in New Hamburg; Mitch Miller, Kohlfeld Distributing; Debbie Monroe, Missouri Veterans Home; Harold Moore and Ron Bollinger, volunteers for this event and the Veterans Home...
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KOW PASTURE KLASSIC PROCEEDS TO HELP CHILDREN
(Submitted Photo ~ 04/28/10)
Organizers and sponsors of the 25th annual Kow Pasture Klassic recently distributed a record amount of money raised at this year's event. Picture above presenting a check for $5,500 to the Kenny Rogers Children's Center are, left to right: Marvin Westrich, event volunteer; Heather and Rick Lawson, Owners of Shindler's Tavern in New Hamburg; Mitch Miller, Kohlfeld Distributing; Michelle Fayette, Kenny Rogers Children's Center; Harold Moore and Ron Bollinger, volunteers for this event and the Veterans Home.. ...
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PRESS RELEASE: Ban on Off Shore Drilling
(Submitted Story ~ 04/28/10)
Midge Potts for Senate 2010 www.electmidge.com Contact: Midge Potts midge@electmidge.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 28th, 2010 Senate Candidate Potts Suggests Ban on Off Shore Drilling Progressive Party Co-Chair Pushes Renewable Energy Springfield, MO - Midge Potts, Progressive/Green candidate for US Senate in Missouri announced on Wednesday that if elected she would introduce legislation to repeal sections of the recent energy bill that allow increased drilling off of the coast of Virginia. ...
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Elephants and aerialists perform Thursday in Piccadilly Circus
(Local News ~ 04/28/10)
There's only one place in Cape Girardeau to find a boxing kangaroo, a giant jungle monster and motorcycles flying through the "Chamber of Doom." All this and more will be at the Piccadilly Circus at 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the Show Me Center...
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Opryland Hotel
(Submitted Photo ~ 04/28/10)
Inside Opryland Hotel
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Opryland Hotel
(Submitted Photo ~ 04/28/10)
My fiance is getting deployed, so we took a little vacation to Opryland Hotel in Nashville,TN
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Local Jackson football hero to present honors
(Submitted Story ~ 04/28/10)
A local Jackson football star, quarterback John Jackson will be performing the Military Honors and rose prsentation to the winner at the Kentucky Derby this Saturday. Former standout quarterback John Jackson, currently living in Louisville Kentucky,is now serving as a sargent in the United States Marines. He has been with the military for five years and has served a tour in Iraq along with other military performances that has allowed him this high honor...
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HOW SWEET IS THIS?
(Submitted Photo ~ 04/28/10)
MACY IS OUR THREE Y.O. YORKIE. SHE IS SO SWEET. SHE GETS ALONG WITH EVERYONE, (ESPECIALLY MY HUSBAND) AND ALL DOGS. WE LOVE HER SO MUCH. HER FAVORITE TRICK IS TO LAY ON HER BACK AND UNDER THE COVERS, WHEN IT IS BEDTIME, SHE IS NOT SPOILED AT ALL, HA HA.....
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True Love
(Submitted Photo ~ 04/28/10)
Love Is In The Air
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PHS Concert Choir Receives Excellent Rating
(Submitted Photo ~ 04/28/10)
The Perryville High School Concert Choir participated in the Missouri State Music Contest on March 17th at the Southeast Missouri State University River Campus. The choir received a "2, Excellent" rating on their performance which included the folk-song "Shennandoah" and "Lord of Hosts" by Handel. The choir was also scored on sight-reading...
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PHS Student Councils Received Award
(Submitted Story ~ 04/28/10)
The Perryville High School Student Council has been awarded the Gold Honor Council Award for 2009. The award was presented at the annual Missouri Association of Student Councils Convention, held at Jefferson City High School in Jefferson City, Missouri...
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Dexter man arrested following shooting incident
(Local News ~ 04/28/10)
DEXTER, Mo. -- A Dexter man is behind bars today following his alleged role in a string of crimes that culminated with a shooting outside of a Dexter factory. Arrested was James Eli Payne, 49. He is charged with the Class C felony of tampering in the first degree, the Class B felony of burglary in the first degree, the Class C felony of stealing (three counts), the Class A felony of robbery in the first degree, the Class A felony of armed criminal action (two counts), the Class C felony of assault in the second degree, the Class B felony of assault in the first degree and the Class D felony of unlawful use of a weapon.. ...
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Food Network spawns edgy sister channel
(Community ~ 04/28/10)
There's more food TV than ever to chew on -- shows featuring barbecue tips, chef smackdowns, easy Italian dishes, sailor-mouthed kitchen bosses, diner dispatches and cakes that look like race cars. Want more? Or maybe the better question is, need more?...
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Drinking, driving
(Editorial ~ 04/28/10)
Drinking and driving can be deadly. Students at Notre Dame Regional High School in Cape Girardeau recently experienced firsthand the tragic consequences of mixing alcohol and driving during a mock accident staged on the school's campus. The students saw the crash scene, the body of a dead teenager nearby, the anguish of parents who arrived at the scene and the efforts of emergency personnel who worked the accident...
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Speak Out 4/28/10
(Speak Out ~ 04/28/10)
IN light of today's economic recession and downward spiraling of the job market, it would be interesting to discover how many jobs would be available for our legal residents if they were not filled by those who are located here illegally. The unlawful labor practices of both the unscrupulous employers and the illegal aliens continue to undermine the welfare and livelihood of all who reside here legally. ...
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Prayer 4/28/10
(Prayer ~ 04/28/10)
Spare us, O God, from storms and floods, and keep us safe. Amen.
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Firing line
(Column ~ 04/28/10)
In April 1985, Ronnie Lee Gardner shot and killed a lawyer during a court appearance at the Metropolitan Hall of Justice in Salt Lake City. Though handcuffed, a female acquaintance slipped him a small-caliber weapon, and he fatally shot a lawyer in court that day for a completely different case. Gardner was in the courtroom to discuss evidence in an earlier murder case against him...
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'Peanuts' gang sold to Joe Boxer owner for $175 million
(Entertainment ~ 04/28/10)
NEW YORK -- You've got a new owner, Charlie Brown. Newspaper publisher E.W. Scripps Co. is selling licensing rights for Snoopy, Charlie Brown and the rest of the "Peanuts" gang to Iconix Brand Group Inc., the licensing company that owns Joe Boxer and London Fog...
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EU moves to help aviation recover $3.3 billion losses
(International News ~ 04/28/10)
BRUSSELS -- Europe should help its aviation industry recover from up to $3.3 billion in losses from the volcanic ash crisis by reforming its air traffic control system, offering loans and suspending some rules like bans on nighttime flights, the European Union said Tuesday...
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Lawmakers brawl in Ukraine over pro-Russia measure
(International News ~ 04/28/10)
KIEV, Ukraine -- The speaker of Ukraine's parliament huddled under umbrellas as eggs rained down and smoke bombs filled the chamber with an acrid cloud. Then the lawmakers attacked each other, punching and brawling in the aisles. The chaos erupted Tuesday as parliament approved a treaty allowing Russia to extend the lease on a naval base in a Ukrainian port on the Black Sea until 2042 -- a move bitterly opposed by pro-Western lawmakers. ...
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China wants telecoms to inform on clients giving out state secrets
(International News ~ 04/28/10)
BEIJING -- China is poised to strengthen a law to require telecommunications and Internet companies to inform on customers who discuss state secrets, potentially forcing businesses to collaborate with the country's vast security apparatus that stifles political dissent...
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Mexico issues travel alert over new Ariz. law
(International News ~ 04/28/10)
MEXICO CITY -- The Mexican government warned its citizens Tuesday to use extreme caution if visiting Arizona because of a tough new law that requires all immigrants and visitors to carry U.S.-issued documents or risk arrest. Two top U.S. officials, meanwhile, criticized the measure and said it may face a legal challenge by federal authorities...
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Malcolm X assassin freed on parole in New York
(National News ~ 04/28/10)
NEW YORK -- The only man to admit shooting Malcolm X was freed on parole Tuesday, 45 years after he assassinated the civil rights leader. Thomas Hagan, the last man still serving time in the 1965 killing, was freed from a Manhattan prison where he spent two days a week under a work-release program, state Department of Correctional Services spokeswoman Linda Foglia said...
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Fine print hinders efforts to insure young adults
(National News ~ 04/28/10)
WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama is pushing to speed up insurance coverage for young adults in their twenties -- a key early benefit of his health care overhaul -- but the law's fine print suggests some won't be able to sign up until next year...
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Panama's ex-dictator Noriega jailed in France
(International News ~ 04/28/10)
PARIS -- Former Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega, fresh out of a Miami prison where he spent two decades, was sent back behind bars in France on Tuesday to await a new legal battle -- this time on charges he laundered cocaine profits by buying luxury apartments in Paris...
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Reid: Senate will act on climate bill ahead of immigration bill
(National News ~ 04/28/10)
WASHINGTON -- Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said Tuesday he is willing to bring up climate change legislation ahead of an immigration bill, a possible first step toward resolving a dispute with Senate Republicans that threatens to derail a bipartisan effort months in the making...
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Police report 4/28/10
(Police/Fire Report ~ 04/28/10)
The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests...
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Fire report 4/28/10
(Police/Fire Report ~ 04/28/10)
Firefighters responded to the following calls Monday:...
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August Glaab Jr.
(Obituary ~ 04/28/10)
August Glaab Jr., 80, of Cape Girardeau died Monday, April 26, 2010, at Saint Francis Medical Center. He was born Aug. 4, 1929, in Tamms, Ill., to August B. and Virgie Coryell Glaab Sr. He and Shirley Vick were married Jan. 2, 1959. Glaab was a member of Lynwood Baptist Church, where he served in the Junior Department, as Sunday school secretary, and usher...
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Virginia Grant
(Obituary ~ 04/28/10)
MORLEY, Mo. -- Virginia "Ginny" Grant, 66, of Morley passed away Tuesday, April 27, 2010, at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau. She was born Sept. 16, 1943, at Morley, to the late Raymond and Lucille Isaacs Emerson Jr. Ginny owned Morley Cafe the past several years. She was a member of First Baptist Church...
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Loral Brune
(Obituary ~ 04/28/10)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Loral J. Brune, 75, of Perryville died Monday, April 26, 2010, at Independence Care Center of Perry County. She was born Jan. 31, 1935, in Lixville, Mo., daughter of the late Oscar H. and Mellie Crites Brune. Survivors include two brothers, Clyde "Bill" Brune of Sedgewickville, Mo., Kelly Brune of Friedheim, Mo.; five sisters, Mary D. Brune of Perryville, Verna L. Hobeck of Daisy, Jean Seems of Sun City, Ariz., Ruth Kutscher of St. Louis, and Dorothy Buck of Parma, Ohio...
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Robert Street
(Obituary ~ 04/28/10)
BENTON, Mo. -- Robert Lee Street, 58, of Benton died Tuesday, April 27, 2010, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to service time Saturday at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Chapel. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the chapel, with the Rev. Eric Shrum officiating...
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Births 4/28/10
(Births ~ 04/28/10)
Daughter to Richard and Jessica McNeely of Scott City, St. Mary's Medical Center in St. Louis, 12:26 a.m. Wednesday, April 7, 2010. Name, Leah Nichole. Weight, 6 pounds, 15 ounces. Third child, second daughter. Mrs. McNeely is the former Jessica Horman, daughter of Delbert Horman of Osage Beach, Mo., and Susan Horman of Scott City. She is a registered nurse with Crown Hospice. McNeely is the son of David and Lucita McNeely of Scott City. He is employed by Stanley Steemer...
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Out of the past 4/28/10
(Out of the Past ~ 04/28/10)
Dr. Irving L. Smith, superintendent of the Enid District of the United Methodist Churches in Oklahoma and former Cape Girardeau resident, preaches in the morning and evening at Grace United Methodist Church; at the evening service, he portrays the Biblical character Jonah...
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Jackson police report 4/28/10
(Police/Fire Report ~ 04/28/10)
The Jackson Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests...
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Jackson fire report 4/28/10
(Police/Fire Report ~ 04/28/10)
Firefighters responded to the following calls Sunday:...
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Courthouse ceremony highlights education and history center
(Local News ~ 04/28/10)
Fourteen people will become new U.S. citizens Friday during a ceremony dedicating a new history and educational display at the Rush H. Limbaugh Sr. U.S. Courthouse. The immigrants, from seven countries, will be the first to take the citizenship oath in Cape Girardeau since July 2008, said Jim Woodward, court clerk for the Eastern District of Missouri...
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Part of Route ZZ in Stoddard County reduced today
(Local News ~ 04/28/10)
Route ZZ in Stoddard County will be reduced to one lane between County Road 612 and County Road 616 while the Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform ditch work. Weather permitting, the work will take place from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Thursday...
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Molina caps another Cardinals comeback
(Professional Sports ~ 04/28/10)
The catcher's two-run single helped lift St. Louis to a 5-4 win against the Braves
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Idaho scientists find fabled earthworm
(National News ~ 04/28/10)
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Two living specimens of the fabled giant Palouse earthworm have been captured for the first time in two decades, University of Idaho scientists revealed on Tuesday. Researchers on March 27 located an adult and a juvenile specimen of the worms, which have become near mythic creatures in the Palouse region of Washington and Idaho. The adult specimen was positively identified by University of Kansas earthworm expert Sam James a few weeks later...
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Senators see privacy issue in Facebook expansion
(National News ~ 04/28/10)
SAN FRANCISCO -- Facebook's plan to spread its online social network to other websites could be detoured by regulators looking into privacy concerns that have raised the ire of federal lawmakers. Four senators said Tuesday that Facebook needs to make it easier for its 400 million users to protect their privacy as the site opens more avenues for them to share their interests and other personal information...
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Obama tour draws protest
(State News ~ 04/28/10)
MACON, Mo. -- One day before President Barack Obama's planned visit to Main Street Missouri, hundreds of small-town protesters offered their own message Tuesday night: Keep your hands off our government. They praised God and country while blasting what they said was unneeded health care reform and creeping socialism. ...
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Gamble, luck saved teen accidentally shot with handgun
(National News ~ 04/28/10)
WASHINGTON -- He felt like he was suffocating, struggling to breathe despite the bullet hole in his chest. Shot in the aorta -- near where the body's biggest artery leaves the heart -- somehow 16-year-old Dimitrios Philliou didn't bleed to death before the ambulance screeched up to the hospital...
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Counting sea life, sometimes little things are big
(National News ~ 04/28/10)
WASHINGTON -- If the Census Bureau thinks it has its hands full counting Americans, imagine what scientists are up against in trying to tally every living thing in the ocean, including microbes so small they seem invisible. And just try to get them to mail back a form...
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Dr. Grow: A lot of space isn't needed to start a garden, just ingenuity and planning
(Column ~ 04/28/10)
A few months ago I received an unsigned letter from an individual who criticized my columns. The writer said all I talked about was how to kill things. I should be talking about how to grow things. I showed the letter to a friend of mine who referred to it as mild hate mail. I didn't know that a gardener could be "hated" for weeding...
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Recipe Swap: Recipes to add to your list of things to try
(Column ~ 04/28/10)
Last Sunday our daughter Lexie was confirmed at church. It was a wonderful day with family and friends sharing in her special day and enjoying some good food together. I kept the food simple because we had to be at both church services. I did as much ahead of time as I could, and it all worked out great. ...
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Sheriff: Domestic disturbance call turns into meth lab bust
(Local News ~ 04/28/10)
BENTON, Mo. - Five people were in custody Tuesday morning after officers discovered a working methamphetamine lab, the Sikeston Standard Democrat reported. Tommy L. Brewer, 46, and Sheila K. Brewer, 39, of rural Sikeston, Harry Gordon, 20, of East Prairie, Michael D. ...
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Old Town Cape sets goal of $22,000 for Friday's annual auction
(Local News ~ 04/28/10)
A scooter, jewelry and a $2,500 TV advertising package top the list of items up for auction to benefit downtown Cape Girardeau development. The 23rd annual Charles L. Hutson Auction to benefit Old Town Cape will be at 6:30 p.m. Friday at the Riverview Room at Buckner Brewing Co...
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Redhawks' five-game winning streak ends at Central Arkansas
(College Sports ~ 04/28/10)
Central Arkansas surprised the OVC front-runner with an 8-7 victory
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Redhawks get OVC honors
(College Sports ~ 04/28/10)
The Southeast Missouri State track and field program received three of the four Ohio Valley Conference weekly awards after strong performances over the weekend. Senior Brandon Colbert was named male field athlete of the week for the fourth time this year...
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Urhahn powers Oran to 8-7 win vs. Woodland
(High School Sports ~ 04/28/10)
Nolan Urhahn drove in five runs to help Oran hold off Woodland 8-7 in baseball action Tuesday. The Eagles jumped out to an 8-2 lead after three innings then withstood the Cardinals' rally. Kody Moore picked up the win while Gabe Kielhofner got the save for Oran (10-6)...
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Gulf Coast businesses wait as oil creeps toward beaches
(National News ~ 04/28/10)
BILOXI, Miss. -- This time, it's not a hurricane that threatens to wreck their livelihoods -- it's a blob of black ooze slowly making its way toward the Gulf Coast. Hotel owners, fishermen and restaurateurs are keeping anxious watch as an oil slick spreads from a wrecked drilling rig site. Forecasters say it could wash ashore within days near delicate wetlands, oyster beds and pristine white beaches...
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Former airman detained on flight after claim of explosives
(National News ~ 04/28/10)
BANGOR, Maine -- The former Air Force member who was detained Tuesday on a trans-Atlantic flight after allegedly claiming he had explosives in his luggage and a fake passport lives a "squeaky clean" life and has never been in trouble before, his father said...
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Greek debt crisis spreads to Portugal
(National News ~ 04/28/10)
ATHENS -- Stocks around the world tanked after ratings agency Standard & Poor's on Tuesday downgraded Greek bonds to junk status and downgraded Portugese bonds two notches, showing investors that Greece's financial contagion is spreading. Major European exchanges fell more than 2.5 percent, and on Wall Street, the Dow Jones industrial average finished down 213 points, or 1.9 percent. The euro slid more than 1 percent to nearly an eight-month low...
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Goldman execs deny wrongdoing in crisis
(National News ~ 04/28/10)
WASHINGTON -- Defending his company under blistering criticism, the CEO of Goldman Sachs told senators Tuesday that customers who bought securities from the Wall Street giant in the run-up to a national financial crisis came looking for risk "and that's what they got."...
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SIU official finalist for university job in Mo.
(State News ~ 04/28/10)
CARBONDALE, Ill. (AP) -- An administrator at Southern Illinois University's flagship campus in Carbondale is one of two finalists for a university presidency in neighboring Missouri. Larry Dietz has been vice chancellor for student affairs in Carbondale since 2000. He's vying with Charles Ambrose of Pfeiffer University in Misenheimer, N.C., for the top job at the University of Central Missouri...
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Miles rejoins Cardinals with minor-league contract
(Professional Sports ~ 04/28/10)
ST. LOUIS -- St. Louis Cardinals backup catcher Jason LaRue has been activated from the 15-day disabled list after recovering from a right hamstring injury. The Cardinals also announced Tuesday they had signed infielder Aaron Miles to a minor league contract. Miles was a member of the Cardinals team that won the 2006 World Series...
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Shearon wins Steamboat triathlon
(Community Sports ~ 04/28/10)
Jonathan Shearon won the Steamboat triathlon Sunday, covering the course in 1 hour, 16 minutes, 16.50 seconds.
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Southeast Missourian Player of the Week: Brett Thomas
(High School Sports ~ 04/28/10)
The junior standout helped his team avenge a loss to Leopold in the championship game of the tournament it hosts with a dominant performance on the mound.
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