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Department of Revenue offers tax filing tips
(Local News ~ 02/16/12)
The Missouri Department of Revenue has several tips for improving the processing, speed and accuracy of submitted tax returns. The first suggestion is to file electronically. Electronic forms are available at http://dor.mo.gov/forms/. The forms can be printed out and mailed in...
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Poplar Bluff man gets 13 years on meth charges
(Local News ~ 02/16/12)
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. -- A Poplar Bluff man was sentenced to 13 years in prison Tuesday for possessing methamphetamine with intentions of distributing it in Stoddard County. Hershel B. Deaton, aka Hershel Huff, 57, was convicted in January by a Butler County jury of the Class B felony of possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute and Class C felony of possession of a chemical (pseudoephedrine) with intent to manufacture methamphet- amine...
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Man accused of making threat at Cape bank charged with peace disturbance
(Local News ~ 02/16/12)
The man who allegedly threatened to rob a Cape Girardeau bank last week has been charged with disturbing the peace. Daniel T. Koontz, 55, was arrested Friday after he entered the US Bank at 325 N. Kingshighway around 12:45 p.m. and allegedly became angry with a teller because she would not cash a check, according to a probable-cause statement. Koontz did not have an account with the bank nor did he have any identification...
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Missouri State Highway Patrol investigating hit-and-run on Highway 34
(Local News ~ 02/16/12)
The Missouri State Highway Patrol was investigating an incident in which a man fled from the scene of a two-car crash that injured the driver of the other vehicle Tuesday night near Burfordville. Trooper Clark Parrot said the crash occurred around 7:25 p.m. on Highway 34 when the driver of a northbound truck failed to yield while driving through an intersection. A westbound vehicle struck the truck on its right side. The driver of the truck fled on foot...
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Mo. Senate backs bill to delay candidacy filing
(Local News ~ 02/16/12)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Missouri senators are quickly trying to postpone the state's candidacy filing period for the 2012 elections because of lingering uncertainties about the boundaries for state Senate, House and U.S. congressional districts. The Senate gave initial approval Wednesday to legislation that would delay filing by about a month -- setting the period to run from March 27 through April 24. ...
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Inmate escapes from Stoddard County courtroom
(Local News ~ 02/16/12)
BLOOMFIELD, Mo. -- A prisoner being held at the Stoddard County Jail escaped custody just before noon Wednesday from a courtroom in the Stoddard County Justice Center. Jason Stroup, 34, of Puxico, Mo., was at the justice center awaiting his appearance before Judge Stephen Sharp when he apparently walked out of the facility...
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Tainted sprouts again linked to Jimmy John's
(Local News ~ 02/16/12)
WASHINGTON -- Sprouts from the sandwich chain Jimmy John's have again been linked to an outbreak of foodborne illness. The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Wednesday that 12 cases of E. coli poisoning in five states are linked to clover sprouts eaten at Jimmy John's restaurants. ...
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DNR requiring upgrades to 10 Fruitland-area wastewater systems
(Local News ~ 02/16/12)
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources is requiring upgrades to 10 Fruitland-area wastewater treatment facilities, with officials pointing to problems that range from a need for disinfection to total overhauls. And in the coming months at least a dozen other systems that mostly serve residential subdivisions will need to make costly changes before state operating permits are issued...
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Southeast Missouri State men's basketball team falls to nationally ranked Murray State
(College Sports ~ 02/16/12)
The Murray State men's basketball team defeated Southeast Missouri State 75-66 on Wednesday at the Show Me Center.
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Show Me Center executive director, assistant director leave
(Local News ~ 02/16/12)
David Ross, the only executive director the Show Me Center has ever known, is out after 25 years at the helm. Also gone is assistant director Greg Talbut, who also has worked at the facility since it opened in 1987. Specifics were sparse late Wednesday, and Southeast Missouri State University spokeswoman Ann Hayes would only confirm that a news release was forthcoming today...
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81 students sent home from Cape Central High School with flu-like symptoms
(Local News ~ 02/16/12)
Cape Girardeau Central High School sent students with flu-like symptoms home en masse Wednesday.
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Missouri House bill would equalize copays charged pharmacy customers
(Local News ~ 02/16/12)
Pharmacists hope a bill in the Missouri House will give people more choices when it comes to filling their prescriptions. Rep. Steve Hodges, D-East Prairie, has proposed a bill he says will put retail pharmacies on an even playing field with mail-order pharmacies...
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Enjoy a FREE Breakfast with Buchheit
(Submitted Story ~ 02/16/12)
The timeless tradition of bringing the family around the table to enjoy a hearty breakfast on Saturday morning just got a little easier. Buchheit is hosting a free breakfast for the entire community Saturday, Feb. 18 from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. Also, from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. Saturday, customers who spend $75 or more will receive $10 back on a Buchheit gift card...
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Hearing to be held March 1 on Bollinger County road improvements
(Local News ~ 02/16/12)
The Missouri Department of Transportation will hold a public hearing March 1 to discuss improvements to Highway 34 in Bollinger County. The meeting will be held between 4 and 7 p.m. at the Woodland Elementary School gym on Highway 34 in Marble Hill, Mo., and will have an open-house format, so visitors can stop by to talk one-on-one with a member of the project team. No formal presentation will be given...
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Truck jumps curb, dangles from tree
(State News ~ 02/16/12)
CRESTWOOD, Mo. -- The driver of a sweeper truck is recovering after a bizarre accident in St. Louis County left him dangling from a tree on a bluff over Interstate 44 for about an hour. The accident happened around 3:45 a.m. Wednesday when the man was cleaning the Sam's Club parking lot in Crestwood. ...
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Some say homeless being dropped off in St. Louis
(State News ~ 02/16/12)
ST. LOUIS - Concerns are being raised in St. Louis that surrounding towns and counties are bringing homeless people downtown and dropping them off. The Rev. Chris Rice of the New Life Evangelistic Center told KMOX Radio (http://cbsloc.al/xnyyKh) that vans will pull up near his center that serves the homeless and he'll see police officers take handcuffs off men and drop them off. ...
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Mo. Senate panel to examine social services costs
(State News ~ 02/16/12)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - A special state Senate committee will look into potential savings in Missouri's social services programs. Senate President Pro Tem Rob Mayer says he has appointed five people to the committee, which will meet weekly with the goal of submitting initial recommendations by March 1...
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Senator seeks Mo. funding for religious schools
(State News ~ 02/16/12)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - A Missouri state senator says religious groups should not be barred from receiving state funds to operate their schools. Republican Scott Rupp, of St. Louis County, is sponsoring legislation to abolish language in the Missouri Constitution that prohibits public funding for religious groups to operate schools...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 02/16/12)
Today is Thursday, Feb. 16, the 47th day of 2012. There are 319 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Feb. 16, 1862, the Civil War Battle of Fort Donelson in Tennessee ended as some 12,000 Confederate soldiers surrendered; Union Gen. Ulysses S. Grant's victory earned him the nickname "Unconditional Surrender Grant."...
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Love letters of Barrett, Browning go online
(National News ~ 02/16/12)
WELLESLEY, Mass. (AP) -- "I love your verses with all my heart, dear Miss Barrett ..." So begins the first love letter to 19th century poet Elizabeth Barrett from her future husband, fellow poet Robert Browning. Their 573 love letters, which capture their courtship, their blossoming love and their forbidden marriage, have long fascinated scholars and poetry fans. ...
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Financial literacy
(Editorial ~ 02/16/12)
Students in area schools are learning important lessons on financial literacy, lessons many adults -- including some politicians -- would be wise to learn. Focus Bank has worked with 41 schools in Southeast Missouri and northwest Arkansas to help students ages 8 to 13 learn basic financial principles. ...
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Speak Out 2/16/12
(Speak Out ~ 02/16/12)
AS a reader commented, I too noted that no stations other than EWTN televised the largest human rights events, including the West Coast Rally for Life, since Martin Luther King Day. They would rather show all the inhumane actions of the Occupy Wall Street people. ...
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what's neXt 2/16/12
(Community ~ 02/16/12)
"Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance 3D," rated PG-13 @Cape West 14 Cine "The Secret World of Arriety," rated G @Cape West 14 Cine Sunday NEXT WEEK "Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater 3D," 3DS "Heavy Fire: Afghanistan," X360 "Puss in Boots," PG "Tower Heist," PG13...
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Route OO in Cape County to close for pipe replacement
(Local News ~ 02/16/12)
Route OO between County Road 369 and County Road 375 in Cape Girardeau County will be closed today as Missouri Department of Transportation crews replace a pipe under the roadway. Weather permitting, the work will take place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The work zone will be marked with signs. Motorists are urged to use caution while traveling near the area...
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Lawmaker: No cussing in class for teachers
(National News ~ 02/16/12)
PHOENIX -- A teacher's role may be to expand a student's vocabulary, but one Arizona lawmaker wants to make sure that doesn't include four-letter words. A state legislator has introduced a bill that would punish public school teachers if they use words that violate the obscenity and profanity guidelines set forth by the Federal Communications Commission...
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Audrey McIntire
(Obituary ~ 02/16/12)
Audrey Lorene McIntire, 89, of Cape Girardeau passed away Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012, at the home of a daughter in Chaffee, Mo. She was born Dec. 28, 1922, near Leora, Mo., in Stoddard County, daughter of James C. and Mary Lee Ona Hill Grim. She and Curtis Edwin McIntire were married June 27, 1942, in Cape Girardeau. He passed away June 6, 2004...
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Russell Hill
(Obituary ~ 02/16/12)
McCLURE, Ill. -- Russell Dale Hill, 68, of McClure died of natural causes Monday, Feb. 13, 2012, at his home. He was born May 21, 1943, in Cape Girardeau, to Russell Miles and Marjorie Ellen Westerwelle Hill. Russell served in the U.S. Air Force four years, including a tour in Vietnam...
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Benjamin Bufkin Jr.
(Obituary ~ 02/16/12)
MOUND CITY, Ill. -- Benjamin Bufkin Jr., 58, of Mound City died Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012, at his home. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until time of service Friday at First Missionary Baptist Church. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with the Rev. Luther Butler Jr. officiating. Burial will be in Mound City National Cemetery...
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Donald Kelpe
(Obituary ~ 02/16/12)
Donald F. Kelpe, 76, of Cape Girardeau died Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012, at his home. Ford and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Imogene Ridings
(Obituary ~ 02/16/12)
MARBLE HILL, Mo. -- Imogene Ridings, 81, of Marble Hill died Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012, at Woodland Hills. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at Liley Funeral Home in Marble Hill. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church, with the Rev. Ed Stoner officiating. Burial will be in Bollinger County Memorial Park Cemetery near Marble Hill...
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Mary Derr
(Obituary ~ 02/16/12)
COAL CITY, Ill. -- Mary Claire Maguire Derr, 65, of Coal City passed away Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012, in Mesa, Ariz. She was born July 5, 1946, in Kankakee, Ill., daughter of Ellsworth "Pat" and Margaret Breen Maguire. She and Paul William Derr were married March 8, 1965, in Eureka, Ill...
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Herman Arnzen
(Obituary ~ 02/16/12)
Herman Arnzen, 74, of Jackson died Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. McCombs Funeral Home in Jackson is in charge of arrangements.
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Births 2/16/12
(Births ~ 02/16/12)
Son to Nicholas Andrew and Kelsey Lee James of Advance, Mo., Saint Francis Medical Center, 12:46 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012. Name, Peyton Andrew William. Weight, 5 pounds, 11 ounces. Mrs. James is the former Kelsey McCarty, daughter of Susie Logston and Michael Logston of Marble Hill, Mo. She is employed at Subway. James is the son of Anita James of Marble Hill and Tony James of Dexter, Mo. He is employed by Standley Batch...
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Roberta Brown
(Obituary ~ 02/16/12)
MOUNDS, Ill. -- Roberta Brown, 84, of Mounds died Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. Visitation is from 11 a.m. to service time Friday at First United Methodist Church in Mounds. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday at the church, with the Revs. Jerry Herring and Mike Shearer officiating. Burial will be in American Legion Cemetery in Dongola, Ill...
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Out of the past 2/16/12
(Out of the Past ~ 02/16/12)
Sunday dinner was a little late for 900 to 1,000 customers of Union Electric living in the northwest residential area of Cape Girardeau when the power went out; many of the homes in the area also lost heat with electricity; for some, power was out for nearly five hours...
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Who's next 2/16/12
(Community ~ 02/16/12)
Honors, achievements -- From staff reports...
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Cape Girardeau fire report 2/16/12
(Police/Fire Report ~ 02/16/12)
Firefighters responded to the following calls Tuesday:...
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AG says 'end is near' for troubled disability fund
(State News ~ 02/16/12)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Missouri's attorney general warned Wednesday that a state fund for disabled workers is on financial life support and suggested it should either be abolished or revamped so that it can be replenished by imposing larger surcharges on businesses...
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House negotiators ironing out details on extending payroll tax cut
(National News ~ 02/16/12)
WASHINGTON -- Negotiators on Capitol Hill worked into Wednesday night trying to iron out final details of an agreement to extend a cut in the payroll taxes paid by most Americans. The legislation also would renew jobless benefits for millions more...
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Prayer 2/16/12
(Prayer ~ 02/16/12)
O Lord Jesus, may we love others as you have loved us. Amen.
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Jackson police and fire reports 2/16/12
(Police/Fire Report ~ 02/16/12)
The Jackson Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests Firefighters responded to the following call Monday:...
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Cape Girardeau police report 2/16/12
(Police/Fire Report ~ 02/16/12)
The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests...
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14-year-old writes book about his life in college
(Community ~ 02/16/12)
LOS ANGELES -- The one thing 14-year-old Moshe Kai Cavalin dislikes is being called a genius. All he did, after all, was enroll in college at age 8 and earn his first of two associate of arts degrees from East Los Angeles Community College at age 9, graduating with a perfect 4.0 GPA...
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Tweets used in Kenya village to thwart thieves, save lives
(International News ~ 02/16/12)
LANET UMOJA, Kenya -- When the administrative chief of this western Kenyan village received an urgent 4 a.m. call that thieves were invading a schoolteacher's home, he sent a message on Twitter. Within minutes residents in this village of stone houses gathered outside the home, and the thugs fled...
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High school roundup: Last-second shots won't fall for St. Vincent boys basketball team
(High School Sports ~ 02/16/12)
All the scores from Wednesday that were reported to the Southeast Missourian.
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Jackson's Talbut to run at Arkansas State
(High School Sports ~ 02/16/12)
Jackson senior Riley Talbut has signed to compete in cross country and track at Arkansas State.
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Missouri men's basketball team exacts revenge vs. Oklahoma State
(College Sports ~ 02/16/12)
COLUMBIA, Mo. -- If seeking revenge for one of its only two losses this season was on No. 3 Missouri's mind, the Tigers kept that goal in the locker room Wednesday night. "Just business," Missouri guard Kim English said after an 83-65 rout of Oklahoma State that wasn't nearly as close as the final score suggested. "But we definitely remembered how we didn't perform in Stillwater."...
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Hooked on Science: Straw instrument
(Community ~ 02/16/12)
Have you ever wanted to make a musical instrument? All you need is a pair of scissors and a straw. Materials Instructions STEP 1: Flatten one end of the straw. STEP 2: Using the scissors, cut a triangle into the flattened end of the straw. STEP 3: Put the cut end of the straw in your mouth and blow...
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Cape Girardeau man charged with statutory rape pleads guilty, gets four years in prison
(Local News ~ 02/16/12)
A Cape Girardeau man charged with statutory rape pleaded guilty and received four years in prison Tuesday. Mark A. Musselman Jr., 27, was arrested Nov. 14 after allegedly having sexual intercourse with a 13-year-old girl in February 2011, according to police. The girl does not live in Cape Girardeau but was visiting when the sexual contact is reported to have occurred...
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Iran claims major steps in nuclear fuel
(International News ~ 02/16/12)
TEHRAN, Iran -- Iran said Wednesday it is dramatically closer to mastering the production of nuclear fuel even as the U.S. weighs tougher pressures and Tehran's suspected shadow war with Israel brings probes far beyond the Middle East. Iran further struck back at the West by indicating it was on the verge of imposing a midwinter fuel squeeze to Europe in retaliation for a looming boycott of Iranian oil but denied reports earlier in the day that six nations had already been cut off...
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In federal court: Man pleads guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm
(Local News ~ 02/16/12)
The U.S. attorney's office released the following information Monday for defendants who appeared before U.S. District Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh Jr. Pleaded guilty Name: Caleb E. Smith Residence: Cape Girardeau Charges: Being a previously convicted felon in possession of a firearm...
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Children's Arts Festival a big success
(Column ~ 02/16/12)
The Arts Council of Southeast Missouri would like to extend a warm thank you to the residents of this community, and the communities of Southeast Missouri, for helping to make the 2012 Children's Arts Festival such a success. The arts council galleries experienced an all-time high in attendance at the First Friday opening reception for the event, where more than 1,000 school-aged children and their families convened to celebrate the successes and accomplishments of the featured young artists. ...
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National Merit Finalists named
(Community ~ 02/16/12)
Two Cape Girardeau Central High School seniors have been announced as finalists in an annual academic competition for recognition and scholarships. Veronica Ely, daughter of Candace Ely, and Lizzie Nussbaum, daughter of Mark and Sarah Nussbaum, are being recognized for their scores on the 2011 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. ...
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