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Dismantling of handball court begins
(Local News ~ 03/12/13)
Early steps in the dismantling of the handball court at the Southeast Missouri State University River Campus began Monday. The court, built in either 1843 or 1853, is possibly the oldest in the nation. Last December, the Board of Regents approved the dismantling of the court to make room for a new academic and residential building on the River campus, but said the bricks would be preserved for use in the new building's construction...
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Day 1, black smoke, no new pope; a new day dawns
(International News ~ 03/12/13)
VATICAN CITY -- Black smoke poured from the Sistine Chapel chimney Tuesday, signaling that cardinals had failed on their first vote of the papal conclave to choose a new leader for the world's 1.2 billion Catholics and their troubled church....
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Group trying for public radio station in Poplar Bluff
(Local News ~ 03/12/13)
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. -- A group has formed to bring a community radio station to Poplar Bluff. The board of Black River Public Radio is working to raise funds to apply for a permit from the Federal Communications Commission for a low-wattage FM station, said group president Robert Smith...
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Mo. license officials assure security of documents
(Local News ~ 03/12/13)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Officials who oversee Missouri's driver's license bureau assured lawmakers Monday that although they are digitally copying personal documents from applicants, none of the information is being shared with other entities. A House committee convened a special hearing on Missouri's new driver's license procedures after a Southeast Missouri man filed a lawsuit last week challenging a new requirement that documents such as birth certificates and concealed weapons endorsements be scanned into a state computer system. ...
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Bell pleads not guilty in Cape double murder
(Local News ~ 03/12/13)
A Cape Girardeau man charged last month with the shooting deaths of Shannon James and Misty Cole on Monday entered a plea of not guilty in court. Kenneth D. Bell Jr., 22, appeared in a Cape Girardeau County Courtroom before Judge Benjamin Lewis. Bell waived his arraignment and had his case continued until April 18. Bell is charged with two counts of first-degree murder and one count of armed criminal action, which could put him in prison for the rest of his life if he's convicted...
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Second-year coach Margenthaler sees progress in Southeast Missouri State women's basketball program
(College Sports ~ 03/12/13)
The second-year coach remains optimistic despite program falling short of OVC tourney again
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Scott County school board changes dance policy
(Local News ~ 03/12/13)
A policy that did not allow same-sex dates at the prom and other student dances was removed from the student handbook by the Scott County Central School Board on Monday. The change comes after efforts made by Stacy Dawson, an openly gay senior at Scott County Central High School, to be allowed to bring his same-sex date to the prom in April...
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Sabreliner cuts tied to sequester, wind down of wars
(Local News ~ 03/12/13)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Layoffs at Sabreliner Corp. are the result of a "perfect storm:" the federal sequester and the reduction of military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, an official at the aircraft manufacturing and repair company said Monday. Nearly 180 local union members have lost their positions since layoffs began Nov. ...
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Document: Cape Girardeau deer population survey presentation
(Local News ~ 03/12/13)
The Missouri Department of Conservation at the March 4 Cape Girardeau City Council meeting presented a report on its recently completed survey of the urban deer population. The findings were presented in advance of an April 2 vote in the city on whether to repeal an ordinance establishing an urban deer hunting program...
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Former teacher gets probation on sex charge
(Local News ~ 03/12/13)
A former Southeast Missouri junior high school teacher who pleaded guilty last month to sending explicit photos of himself to a student was sentenced to probation Monday. The sentence also calls for him to attend outpatient counseling and to register as a sex offender for the rest of his life...
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Mutley
(Submitted Photo ~ 03/12/13)
Mutley was my husbands Christmas present. He is an amazing little dog. He has been know to pick up radio stations all around the world with those ears.
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Cape Girardeau rental license deadline nears
(Local News ~ 03/12/13)
Development services staff in Cape Girardeau are working to sign up all landlords for licenses to rent property for an inspection program as an April 12 deadline nears. A rental inspection program that, as of Monday, had seen 155 landlords register 1,842 units was created through a unanimous city council vote last October...
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TEETH YARD SIGNS
(Submitted Story ~ 03/12/13)
We are blitzing our community with 10 large teeth yard signs to bring attention to good oral health for everyone and especially for children. The signs started in the yard of Dr. Terry Spence at Innovative Orthodontics on Broadway. The yard signs will be placed in front of a dental office each day thru March 22. ...
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Deployed Guardsman and Family honor Cape employers
(Submitted Story ~ 03/12/13)
For Spc. David Vaughn and his wife, Tricia, the support they receive is more than just helpful, it's life saving. Vaughn is currently deployed with the 1138th Engineer Sapper Company in Afghanistan conducting route clearance missions since September 2012...
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Tickets Available Now for Mother/Son Game Night
(Submitted Story ~ 03/12/13)
The City of Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation Department is selling tickets for their popular Mother/Son Game Night until April 5. The event allows mothers to have night full of fun and games with their sons from 6-9 p.m. on Saturday, April 6 at the Osage Centre. The night will consist of activities that include relay races, obstacle courses and video games. Refreshments will be provided and it is asked that the mothers and sons wear tennis shoes with active wear...
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Colorful Egg Day in Cape Girardeau
(Submitted Story ~ 03/12/13)
The City of Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation Department will host Colorful Egg Day from 5:30-6:30 p.m. on March 21 at the 4-H Exhibit Hall. Join the in on the fun and dye hard-boiled eggs before decorating them with stickers and other supplies. The deadline to register your child is March 15. The registration cost is $10 for Cape Girardeau residents and $12 for non-Cape Girardeau residents. The 4-H Exhibit Hall is located behind the A.C. Brase Arena at 410 Kiwanis Drive...
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Start Smart Baseball Classes in Cape
(Submitted Story ~ 03/12/13)
The City of Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a program called Start Smart Baseball, which teaches children, ages 3 to 5 years, the skills needed to eventually play organized tee ball, baseball and softball. The Start Smart Baseball program introduces basic skills that will help children transition to future leagues, all in an environment where the children can be free of the fear of competition and injury. ...
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Girl's Summer Basketball in Cape Girardeau
(Submitted Story ~ 03/12/13)
The City of Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation Department will host the Girl's Summer Basketball League for junior high and high school teams. School teams or traveling teams are welcome. There will be a division for junior high teams, freshman teams, junior varsity teams and varsity teams...
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Hunt for Eggs, Chance to Win Prizes in Cape
(Submitted Story ~ 03/12/13)
Candy and Easter eggs will cover the Osage Centre gymnasium on March for the Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by the City of Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation Department, Schnucks, Pepsi and River Radio. Special eggs found during the hunts will correspond with gift baskets that contain additional prizes...
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Family Video to raise money for Lymphoma research
(Submitted Story ~ 03/12/13)
Family Video, the nation's largest movie and game rental chain, is taking a leading role in the fight against Lymphoma. For the second year in a row, Family Video customers are invited to Round It Up for Lymphoma in stores between March 15 and March 31. ...
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Mo. Gov. Nixon traveling to South Korea, Taiwan
(State News ~ 03/12/13)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon is heading to South Korea and Taiwan to sign several trade agreements. The governor plans to depart Friday for a weeklong trip. He is to be accompanied by first lady Georganne Nixon, the directors of the departments of agriculture and economic development and four state lawmakers -- Republican Sen. ...
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Push to make bass fishing a Mo. high school sport
(State News ~ 03/12/13)
REPUBLIC, Mo. -- A southwest Missouri high school teacher says the state should add bass fishing as a high school sport. Jim Huson, a teacher at Republic High School, said a proposal to add the sport will be on the spring ballot for high school administrators. He said bass fishing would become a sport if it gets approval from 50 percent, plus one, of the administrators...
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Changes proposed to Mo. utility bills
(State News ~ 03/12/13)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Legislation that would allow Missouri power companies to ask for an infrastructure surcharge has been revised to reduce the cap on charges, require customer bills to be credited for improper costs and add an expiration date for the measure...
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Missouri House endorses health care conscience measure
(State News ~ 03/12/13)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Missouri health-care workers could refuse to participate in procedures and research that run afoul of their religious, moral or ethical beliefs under legislation given first-round approval Monday by the House. Physicians, nurses, medical researchers and certain others involved in health care could not be discriminated against for refusing. ...
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Recent storms ease the drought in middle of U.S.
(State News ~ 03/12/13)
ST. LOUIS -- Recent rain and snowstorms have eased the grip of the worst U.S. drought in decades in portions of the nation's midsection, swelling some major inland rivers to near flood stage and drenching some farmland enough to possibly delay fast-approaching spring planting...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 03/12/13)
Today is Tuesday, March 12, the 71st day of 2013. There are 294 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On March 12, 1933, President Franklin D. Roosevelt delivered the first of his 30 radio addresses that came to be known as "fireside chats," telling Americans what was being done to deal with the nation's economic crisis...
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Cash can bribe dieters to lose weight, study finds
(Community ~ 03/12/13)
Willpower apparently can be bought. The chance to win or lose $20 a month enticed dieters in a yearlong study to drop an average of 9 pounds -- four times more weight than others who were not offered dough to pass up the doughnuts. Many employers, insurers and Internet programs dangle dollars to try to change bad habits such as smoking or not exercising, but most studies have found this doesn't work very well or for very long...
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Anna Tripp
(Obituary ~ 03/12/13)
Anna L. Moore Tripp, 62, passed away Sunday, March 10, 2013, in Lake St. Louis, Mo. For more information, go to www.stygar.com or call 636-936-1300.
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Larry Stevens
(Obituary ~ 03/12/13)
BLOOMFIELD, Mo. -- Larry Lee Stevens, 65, of Bloomfield passed away Saturday, March 9, 2013, at his home. He was born Feb. 26, 1947, in Kinder, Mo., son of Theodore and Opal Burchett Stevens. Larry was an electrician with IBEW Local 1. Survivors include a son, Richard Allen Stevens of Puxico, Mo.; two daughters, Vickie Lee Stevens of Chaffee, Mo., and Pam Akins of Vienna, Ill.; a sister, Dinah Dugger of Bay City, Texas; seven grandchildren; and special friend, Mandy Clary of the home...
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Dicky Schroeder
(Obituary ~ 03/12/13)
Dicky Lee "Dick" Schroeder, 63, of Jackson passed away Sunday, March 10, 2013, at his home. He was born Dec. 26, 1949, in Cape Girardeau, son of Gilbert C. and Marjorie "Lucille" Sides Schroeder. Dick attended Jackson High School. He enlisted in the U.S. Army on Dec. 8, 1967. He served in Vietnam and was honorably discharged Dec. 7, 1970...
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Freida Proffer
(Obituary ~ 03/12/13)
ADVANCE, Mo. -- Freida M. Proffer, 87, of Advance passed away Sunday, March 10, 2013, at NHC Nursing Facility in St. Charles, Mo. She was born Aug. 6, 1925, in Bollinger County, daughter of Sherman and Lucy Davis Clark. She and Joe Proffer were married May 28, 1941, in Advance. He preceded her in death Feb. 28, 1984...
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Larry Miller
(Obituary ~ 03/12/13)
Larry Burnett Miller, 69, of Cape Girardeau died Thursday, March 7, 2013, at his home. He was born Dec. 3, 1943, in Oklahoma City to Ray Ellis and Meryl Margaret Bolton Miller. Survivors include two sons, Brian (Marcia) Miller of Oklahoma City and Terry (Tina) Miller of Midland, Texas; a sister, Carolyn M. ...
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Terry Hunter
(Obituary ~ 03/12/13)
CHAFFEE, Mo. -- Terry Lynn Hunter, 52, of Cambron, Mo., formerly of Chaffee, died Sunday, March 3, 2013, after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was born Oct. 16, 1961, at Lilbourn, Mo., to the late Ray E. and Sylvia G. Hunter. Survivors include two sisters, Kathleen Schrum of Chaffee and Cathy Gaines of Cape Girardeau; four brothers, Dennis Hunter of East Cape Girardeau, Ill., Carl Ray and Johnny Hunter of Chaffee and Ricky Hunter of Cape Girardeau; and a special friend, Ruth Dobbs of Puxico, Mo.. ...
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Joe Hager
(Obituary ~ 03/12/13)
Joe Charles Hager, 76, of Cape Girardeau passed away Monday, March 11, 2013, at the family home in Cape Girardeau. He was born Jan. 19, 1937, in Painton, Mo., to Charles Henry "Fudge" and Grace B. Jewel Widner Hager. He and Sylvia Griswell were married Aug. 7, 1965...
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Children are a blessing
(Letter to the Editor ~ 03/12/13)
Jeremiah 1:5 tells us: "Before I formed you in the womb I knew you ..." It is not man and woman who create babies; it is God himself. Man and woman have to cooperate, yes. But it is God who does the conception. When we use artificial contraception or sterilization or abortion-inducing drugs [ACSAID], we are saying no to God...
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Molly Kinder
(Editorial ~ 03/12/13)
For many high school seniors, the last few months before graduation are filled with plans for the summer and goals for entering college, the military or workforce. But for Cape Girardeau Central High School student Molly Kinder, college, though in her plans, will have to wait. For now, she's looking to spend a year abroad as a missionary...
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An affront to all Americans
(Letter to the Editor ~ 03/12/13)
March 4, 2013, a day that should be noted for unparalleled obstruction of justice of the highest levels. Attorney General Eric Holder wrote a letter to Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky. In general, the letter was about the hypothetical use of presidential authority to kill American citizens on U.S. soil through the use of means facilitated by the Pentagon and the Department of Defense...
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Princess whose forbidden love gripped Sweden dies
(Entertainment ~ 03/12/13)
STOCKHOLM -- She was one of the better kept secrets of Sweden's royal household: a commoner and divorcee whose relationship with Prince Bertil was seen as a threat to the Bernadotte dynasty. In a touching royal romance, Welsh-born Princess Lilian and her Bertil kept their love unofficial for decades and were both in their 60s when they finally received the king's blessing to get married...
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Destination Cape: Local events benefit our economy
(Column ~ 03/12/13)
Cape Girardeau and our immediate surrounding area is the regional hub between St. Louis and Memphis. A large part of my election platform stated the need to nurture and expand that regional status. I feel we continue to accomplish that goal. The most obvious large economic drivers that fuel this status are retail, medical, educational and industrial. ...
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Out of the past 3/12/13
(Out of the Past ~ 03/12/13)
The Southeast Missouri State basketball Indians mounted a furious comeback, scoring the last 13 points of the game, to capture the NCAA Division II South Central Regional at the Show Me Center; the Ron Shumate-coached Tribe defeats the University of Missouri-St. Louis Rivermen 73-69...
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Construction continues Monday on Life Care Center
(Local News ~ 03/12/13)
ADAM VOGLER ~ avogler@semissourian.com Construction continues on a building for Life Care Center of Cape Girardeau on Monday at 365 Broadview St. ...
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Jackson police report 3/12/13
(Police/Fire Report ~ 03/12/13)
Summonses...
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U.N. says N. Korea can't unilaterally dissolve 1953 armistice
(International News ~ 03/12/13)
SEOUL, South Korea -- A state-run newspaper in North Korea said Monday the communist country had carried out a threat to cancel the 1953 armistice that ended the Korean War, after days of increased tensions over its latest nuclear test. A U.N. spokesman said later in the day, however, that North Korea cannot unilaterally dissolve the armistice...
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Senate Democrats unveil catchall government funding bill
(National News ~ 03/12/13)
WASHINGTON -- Top Senate Democrats and Republicans Monday night released a catchall government funding bill that denies President Barack Obama new money for implementing signature first-term accomplishments such as new regulations on Wall Street and his expansion of government health-care subsidies, but provides modest additional funding for domestic priorities including health research...
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U.S. citing security to censor more public records
(National News ~ 03/12/13)
WASHINGTON -- The Obama administration answered more requests from the public to see government records under the Freedom of Information Act last year, but more often than it ever has, it cited legal exceptions to censor or withhold the material, according to a new analysis by The Associated Press. It frequently cited the need to protect national security and internal deliberations...
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Pro-gun voters put heat on Democratic senators
(National News ~ 03/12/13)
HELENA, Mont. -- U.S. Sen. Max Baucus has been here before. Back during the Clinton era, the Democrat faced a choice: support an assault weapons ban urged by a president from his own party and risk angering constituents who cherish their gun rights, or buck his party. He chose the ban, and nearly lost his Senate seat...
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Judge strikes down NYC ban on supersized sodas
(National News ~ 03/12/13)
NEW YORK -- A judge struck down New York City's pioneering ban on big sugary drinks Monday just hours before it was supposed to take effect, handing a defeat to health-minded Mayor Michael Bloomberg and creating confusion for restaurants that had already ordered smaller cups and changed their menus...
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Exercise programs for children can be fun and encourage good, lifelong healthy habits
(Community ~ 03/12/13)
Local fitness programs are sparking interest in health and nutrition among youth in the community. According to a 2007 National Survey of Children's Health, 31 percent of Missouri children ages 10 to 17 were considered obese or overweight. This earned the state a rank of 23 compared to the rest of the nation. The same survey revealed that nearly 30 percent of the same age of children participated in vigorous physical activity every day...
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Police search for missing Miner woman
(Local News ~ 03/12/13)
MINER, Mo. -- Police continued to search Monday for a Miner woman who has been missing since Thursday. Jordan Miller, 26, has been missing since Thursday afternoon or night according to reports. She last was seen driving a tan 1995 Buick LeSabre with extensive driver's side damage and a license plate number of UB1-K0L...
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Mississippi River flood gates readied for inspection Monday
(Local News ~ 03/12/13)
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com ABOVE: A Cape Girardeau public works crew tested the Broadway floodgate Monday in advance of today's scheduled inspection by the U.S. ...
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Southeast Missouri State baseball team will host perennially strong Creighton
(College Sports ~ 03/12/13)
The Southeast Missouri State baseball team has had a winning record all season, thanks to the program's first 5-0 start since 1995. Today the Redhawks will try to avoid falling back to the .500 mark for the first time this year. Southeast (9-8) begins a four-game homestand as perennial Missouri Valley Conference power Creighton (6-3) visits for a 2 p.m. first pitch...
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Cardinals fall to Yankees in exhibition play
(Professional Sports ~ 03/12/13)
TAMPA, Fla. -- Derek Jeter is just about ready to play in the field for the first time this year. Jeter went 0 for 2 in his second game as a designated hitter since returning from a broken ankle, a 4-0 win for the New York Yankees over the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday...
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Road work 3/12/13
(Local News ~ 03/12/13)
MoDOT to hold transportation listening session in Poplar Bluff The Missouri Department of Transportation will hold a listening session from 5 to 7 p.m. March 21 at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, as part of a statewide effort called On the Move. ...
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Jackson woman pleads guilty to reduced drug charge
(Local News ~ 03/12/13)
A 20-year-old Jackson woman Monday pleaded guilty to methamphetamine-related charges that were reduced from drug distribution to simple possession as part of a plea deal with prosecutors. Makala M. Lopez admitted to Judge Benjamin Lewis that she was guilty of drug possession. Lopez was arrested in January on a felony count of distributing a controlled substance...
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Conclave to elect next pope opens amid uncertainty
(International News ~ 03/12/13)
VATICAN CITY -- Cardinals are scheduled to enter the Sistine Chapel today to elect the next pope amid more upheaval and uncertainty than the Catholic church has seen in decades: There's no front-runner, no indication how long voting will last and no sense that a single man has what it takes to fix the many problems...
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Jackson American Legion post marks 94th anniversary
(Local News ~ 03/12/13)
American Legion Post 158 of Jackson is celebrating its 94th anniversary. The celebration is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Thursday at the post home, 319 N. High St. Dinner will begin at 6:45 p.m. and the special guest will be American Legion Department of Missouri Commander Arthur L. Wilson. The celebration is open to all members and their guests...
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Owner: SUV in Ohio crash that killed 6 teens was stolen
(National News ~ 03/12/13)
WARREN, Ohio -- Investigators on Monday tried to piece together what eight teenagers crammed into a stolen SUV were up to before the vehicle flipped over into a pond, killing six of them. Authorities gave few details about where the group of friends had been and why they were out around daybreak Sunday, speeding down a two-lane road. ...
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Prayer 3/12/13
(Prayer ~ 03/12/13)
Lord Jesus, may we boldly share our faith with others, proclaiming your goodness. Amen.
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Senate bill on vehicle sales tax is a power grab
(Column ~ 03/12/13)
For Missourians contemplating buying or selling a motor vehicle to another person, the purchase of that vehicle could become more expensive. On Feb. 18, the Missouri Senate passed Senate Bill 182, a bill regarding levying a local sales tax on all motor vehicles sales...
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Candidate questionnaire: Jeff Glenn
(Local News ~ 03/12/13)
NAME: Jeff Glenn AGE: 43 PLACE OF BIRTH: Sikeston SPOUSE, CHILDREN'S NAMES: My wife Tracey and I will celebrate our 18th anniversary in June. Our oldest son, Zac, is in 8th grade at CJHS. Our youngest son, Josh, is in 5th grade at CMS. EDUCATION: Master of Public Administration, Southeast Missouri State University...
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U.S. official: N. Korea poses serious threat
(National News ~ 03/12/13)
WASHINGTON -- An unpredictable North Korea, with its nuclear weapons and missile programs, stands as a serious threat to the United States and East Asia nations, the director of National Intelligence warned Tuesday in a sober assessment of worldwide threats...
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Candidate questionnaire: Norman Brant
(Local News ~ 03/12/13)
NAME: Norman Brant AGE: 60 PLACE OF BIRTH: Cape Girardeau, Raised in Scott City SPOUSE, CHILDREN'S NAMES: Judy Ann Brant EDUCATION: Scott City High School OCCUPATION: Highway Superintendent EMPLOYER: GlennView Strategies BUSINESSES OWNED, ALL OR PART:...
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Cape Girardeau police report 3/12/13
(Police/Fire Report ~ 03/12/13)
The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. DWI...
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