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Mo. bill would bar sharing of concealed carry list
(State News ~ 04/23/13)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) - A Missouri House panel has endorsed legislation making it illegal to share a list of every concealed weapons permit holder in the state. The measure responds to Republican objections that a list of concealed gun permit holders based on data kept by the state's driver's license agency was provided to a federal Social Security investigator looking for potential disability fraud...
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A talented artist and now, bombing suspect's wife
(National News ~ 04/23/13)
NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (AP) -- Lawyers for the wife of the deceased Boston Marathon bombing suspect say she is doing everything she can to assist authorities.
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More rain expected for swollen Midwest rivers
(State News ~ 04/23/13)
PEORIA HEIGHTS, Ill. (AP) -- More rain on Tuesday was the last thing flood fighters across the Midwest wanted to see, adding more water to swollen rivers that are now expected to remain high into next month. Floodwaters were rising to record levels along the Illinois River in central Illinois. In Missouri, six small levees north of St. Louis were overtopped by the surging Mississippi River, though mostly farmland was affected...
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Mo. offering tax break on some appliances
(State News ~ 04/23/13)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Missouri consumers are being offered a temporary break on the state sales tax on energy-efficient appliances. The Revenue Department says its fifth annual Show-Me Green Sales Tax Holiday runs through Thursday of this week. The event lifts the 4.2 percent state sales tax on dishwashers, furnaces, air conditioners and other appliances that carry the Energy Star label...
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High water closes Dorena-Hickman Ferry
(Local News ~ 04/23/13)
DORENA, Mo. -- The Dorena-Hickman Ferry halted operations about 8:30 a.m. Monday, when floodwaters reached the top of the Kentucky landing at Hickman, Ky., according to a news release from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. The ferry normally is forced to halt operations when the Cairo, Ill., gauge reaches about 44 feet. ...
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Missing Union County boy found safe
(Local News ~ 04/23/13)
ANNA, Ill. -- A 4-year-old Goreville, Ill., boy who wandered away from his home Sunday afternoon, was found Sunday evening by the Union County Sheriff's Department. According to Jeremy Moss, a dispatcher for the sheriff's department, Evan Innman was found at about 7:30 p.m. ...
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Davis case delayed until May 6
(Local News ~ 04/23/13)
The suspect in a 1980 rape in Cape Girardeau was scheduled for arraignment Monday, but his strange response to routine questions prompted a delay. Daryl K. Davis is accused of breaking into the basement apartment of a Southeast Missouri State University student and raping her at knife point...
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Conrad pleads guilty to vehicular assault
(Local News ~ 04/23/13)
A Jackson man pleaded guilty Monday to three counts of vehicular assault in connection with a car crash that injured three passengers. Timothy Conrad, 22, admitted he was the driver in a Dec. 8 rollover accident on County Road 651. Conrad faced up to 21 years in prison if convicted on all three counts...
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Run shows solidarity with Boston bombing victims
(Local News ~ 04/23/13)
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com More than 100 people with the Run for God group at Lynwood Baptist Church join the Boston Marathon Solidarity Run on Monday in Cape Girardeau. Running groups across the nation organized runs in support for the bombing victims in Boston....
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Train cars derailed at Rockview for second time this year
(Local News ~ 04/23/13)
ROCKVIEW, Mo. -- Another train derailed Monday in Rockview on tracks shared by the Burlington Northern Santa Fe and Union Pacific rail companies. The derailment happened at about 4:30 p.m. at a curve; four railcars were thrown from the tracks. Two fell onto their sides and a white powdery substance spilled from a container...
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Officer honored for valor during Jackson shootout
(Local News ~ 04/23/13)
A Missouri State Highway Patrol officer has been honored for his efforts to protect the public during a shootout last year in Jackson. Sgt. Shawn Price, who has been with the patrol since 1997, received the agency's 2012 Valor Award for his actions in a June 13 shooting involving a man accused of trying to kill his wife and several police officers...
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Attorney: Nixon subpoenaed to testify in concealed carry document suit
(Local News ~ 04/23/13)
A subpoena has been issued to Gov. Jay Nixon to testify in a lawsuit challenging the Missouri Department of Revenue's controversial storing and sharing of information on concealed-carry weapons permit holders, according to Stoddard County Prosecuting Attorney Russ Oliver...
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Perryville board appoints interim police chief
(Local News ~ 04/23/13)
Perryville has a new police chief. The city's board of aldermen approved the appointment of Lt. Direk Hunt as interim police chief Monday night at a special meeting. Hunt replaces the former chief, Keith Tarrillion, who resigned in March amid allegations of misconduct...
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National Guard soldiers helping with sandbagging in Dutchtown
(Local News ~ 04/23/13)
As many as 40 Missouri National Guard soldiers could be helping people in Dutchtown protect their property from rising floodwaters when the full contingent of soldiers arrives. Missouri National Guard spokeswoman Maj. Tamara Spicer said on Monday that an unspecified number of soldiers from the 1140th Engineer Battalion already were in Dutchtown helping with sandbagging and levee reinforcement efforts, and as many as 40 could be on scene before the work is done...
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Boston bombing suspect charged; religious motive seen
(National News ~ 04/23/13)
BOSTON -- The two brothers suspected of bombing the Boston Marathon appear to have been motivated by a radical brand of Islam but do not seem connected to any Muslim terrorist groups, U.S. officials said Monday after interrogating and charging Dzhokhar Tsarnaev with crimes that could bring the death penalty...
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Cardinals win opener of series vs. Nationals
(Professional Sports ~ 04/23/13)
WASHINGTON -- The setting and the situation were so similar, Pete Kozma couldn't help but recall what happened six months ago. "I can think of one game," he said, more mischief in his words than in his deadpan facial expression. With two runners on, No. ...
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Steve Schaffner will retire after 22 years of conducting the Central junior, senior high school orchestras
(Local News ~ 04/23/13)
As does any teacher, Steve Schaffner has highs and lows as orchestra director for Cape Girardeau Central junior and senior high schools. Now that Schaffner is retiring after 22 years, he said he'll miss his students more than anything. "I'll miss the kids terribly," he said. "They keep you young."...
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Fruitland incorporation seekers asked to go back to square one
(Local News ~ 04/23/13)
Fruitland residents seeking incorporation didn't get the answer they wanted Monday. Helmut Starr, a St. Louis attorney representing the Cape Girardeau County Commission, said Fruitland residents who are seeking to incorporate again will have to approach Cape Girardeau and Jackson on whether those cities want to annex their community...
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Dogwood Blooms
(Submitted Photo ~ 04/23/13)
The Dogwood trees are in full bloom on a sunny warm day at the Pine Crest Azalea Gardens near Oak Ridge Mo.
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5th Annual Mouse Races for MS
(Submitted Story ~ 04/23/13)
Join us on Saturday, April 27th for Cape Girardeau's version of the Kentucky Derby. The 5th Annual Mouse Races for MS will be held at the VFW located at 1049 North Kingshighway in Cape Girardeau. The event hosted by Sandy Hoffman of MedAssets and Lisa Rogers of Care Purchasing Services, Inc., will feature 36 mice, competing in six races with the winner of those six races competing in a final race to see which mouse earns the title of "The Fastest Mouse in the Midwest"! All the proceeds from this event will go directly to the Gateway Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and be used to fund important research, programs and services.. ...
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Almost There
(Submitted Photo ~ 04/23/13)
Things are just now starting to bloom at the Pine Crest Azalea Gardens near Oak Ridge Mo, although still very beautiful there, by Sunday the 27th everything should be in full bloom if you are planning on a drive in the country.
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The Kellerman Foundation Awards First Grants
(Submitted Story ~ 04/23/13)
Press Release : For immediate release The Kellerman Foundation Awards First Grants The Kellerman Foundation for Historic Preservation awarded its first two Historic Preservation grants on Friday, April 19, 2013 to two Southeast Missouri State University students. The grants were awarded to Samantha Kluesner and Chris Kinder, both Historic Preservation students...
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McDonalds Donates To Jackson R-2 Foundation
(Submitted Story ~ 04/23/13)
The Jackson R-2 Foundation has received a grant in the amount of $3450 from Ronald McDonald House Charities to be used for the purchasing of modern technology for the classrooms. The funds will purchase iPads to be used by 5th grade students at West Lane Elementary...
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U.S. representative to speak at church growth clinic
(Local News ~ 04/23/13)
SIKESTON, Mo. -- A church growth clinic in Sikeston will host Rep. Emanuel Cleaver as one of its featured speakers. First United Methodist Church is hosting the Church Growth Clinic at 8 a.m. Saturday at 1307 N. Main St. Rep. Cleaver will speak about courageous leadership...
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Oriole on hummingbird feeder
(Submitted Photo ~ 04/23/13)
An Oriole bird on the hummingbird feeder while a hummingbird watches.
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Today in History
(National News ~ 04/23/13)
Today is Tuesday, April 23, the 113th day of 2013. There are 252 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On April 23, 1943, U.S. Navy Lt. (jg) John F. Kennedy assumed command of PT-109, a motor torpedo boat, in the Solomon Islands during World War II. (On Aug. 2, 1943, PT-109 was rammed and sunk by a Japanese destroyer, the Amagiri, killing two crew members; Kennedy and 10 others managed to survive.)...
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Medication nation: Study shows antibiotic overuse
(Community ~ 04/23/13)
NEW YORK -- U.S. doctors are prescribing enough antibiotics to give them to 4 out of 5 Americans every year, an alarming pace that suggests they are being overused, a new government study finds. Overuse is one reason antibiotics are losing their punch, making infections harder to treat. The report released April 10 gives the first detailed look at usage of these medicines in every state and finds it highest in the South and Appalachia...
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War medicine now is helping Boston bomb victims
(Community ~ 04/23/13)
Advances in war medicine are now helping Boston bomb victims
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Regional farming
(Editorial ~ 04/23/13)
While those of us who live in more urban parts of the area may not realize it on a daily basis, farming is a major component to Southeast Missouri's economy. Earlier this month, Dr. Michael Aide, chairman of the Department of Agriculture at Southeast Missouri State University, spoke at the Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce First Friday Coffee...
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Out of the past 4/23/13
(Out of the Past ~ 04/23/13)
Richard Esicar, proprietor of a well-known local smokehouse, is hoping authorities will locate the swine who abducted his prize pig; at large are hog-nappers who stole a large, concrete sow weighing more than 300 pounds from in front of Esicar's Old Hickory Smokehouse...
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Jackson police report 4/23/13
(Police/Fire Report ~ 04/23/13)
The Jackson Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Summonses...
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Cape Girardeau police report 4/23/13
(Police/Fire Report ~ 04/23/13)
The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Summonses Assaults Burglaries Thefts Property damage Miscellaneous The Southeast Missouri State University Department of Public Safety released the following items...
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Norma Stephens
(Obituary ~ 04/23/13)
ADVANCE, Mo. -- Norma F. Stephens, 98, of Advance passed away Sunday, April 21, 2013, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. She was born Feb. 19, 1915, in McGee, Mo., daughter of Henry David and Emma Eva Mudge Fronabarger. She and Claude Stephens were married March 10, 1938, in West Plains, Mo. He preceded her in death Oct. 3, 2010...
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Charles Robinson
(Obituary ~ 04/23/13)
ANNA, Ill. -- Charles "Sarge" Robinson, 66, of Anna died Saturday, April 20, 2013, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. He served in the U.S. Army more than 35 years, from the Vietnam War to Operation Iraqi Freedom. Visitation will be from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Crain Funeral Home in Anna...
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Steve Niswonger
(Obituary ~ 04/23/13)
Steve O. Niswonger, 58, of Cape Girardeau died Sunday, April 21, 2013, at his home. He was born April 16, 1955, in Cape Girardeau, to Chester D. and Thelma "Pat" Crites Niswonger. He graduated from high school in 1973 in Memphis, Tenn. He and Shirley J. Laurentius were married June 4, 1977, in Cape Girardeau...
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Shirley Jones
(Obituary ~ 04/23/13)
Shirley J. Jones, 63, of Friedheim died Sunday, April 21, 2013, at Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Crystal City, Mo. Friends may call from 4 p.m. until time of service Friday at Young and Sons Funeral Home in Perryville, Mo. The funeral will be at 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Paul Carter officiating...
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Cletus Jansen
(Obituary ~ 04/23/13)
Cletus L. Jansen, 85, of Cape Girardeau died Monday, April 22, 2013, at Chateau Girardeau in Cape Girardeau. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Crain Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau. Parish prayers will be at 7 p.m., followed by Knights of Columbus rosary...
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Blanche Graff
(Obituary ~ 04/23/13)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Blanche Marie Strattman Graff, 93, of Perryville died Monday, April 22, 2013, at Independence Court in Perryville. She was born April 2, 1920, in Lithium, Mo., to Albert and Laura Love Hagan. She married Lawrence C. Strattman of Kaskaskia Island, Ill., on Nov. 7, 1942. He preceded her in death June 24, 1975. She then married Arthur Graff on April 5, 1980. He preceded her in death June 2, 2009...
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Births 4/23/13
(Births ~ 04/23/13)
Daughter to Andrew Joseph and Mindy Ann Taylor of Jackson, Southeast Hospital, 2:35 p.m. Sunday, April 14, 2013. Name, Adalynn Elizabeth. Weight, 8 pounds, 2 ounces. Third daughter. Mrs. Taylor is the former Mindy McAtee, daughter of Robert and Ruth McAtee of Perryville, Mo. She is a lead expert with J.C. Penney. Taylor is the son of Kathy Taylor and John Hager, and Mark and Theresa Taylor, all of Perryville. He works in sales support with AT&T...
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Road work 4/23/13
(Local News ~ 04/23/13)
Work on Ohio River bridge to restrict truck traffic this summer PADUCAH, Ky. -- The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is reviewing bids for a planned project that will affect truck traffic on the U.S. 51 Ohio River Bridge between Wickliffe, Ky., and Cairo, Ill. ...
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Health beat: Coping with stress
(Community ~ 04/23/13)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC] would like to provide the following information to help cope with stress following a traumatic event. Strong emotions like fear, sadness or other symptoms of depression are normal, as long as they are temporary and don't interfere with daily activities. If these emotions last longer or cause other problems, it's a different story...
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Portable ATMs, phone-charging in China quake zone
(International News ~ 04/23/13)
LUSHAN, China -- The tent village that sprang up in two days to house quake survivors in mountain-flanked Lushan is no ordinary refugee camp. China's full range of disaster response is on display: Trucks with x-ray equipment, phone-charging stations, bank tellers-on-wheels -- even a tent for insurance claims...
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Mo. Senate votes to cut money for license bureau
(State News ~ 04/23/13)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Missouri residents could be unable to get driver's licenses if a funding cut passed Monday by the Missouri Senate were to ultimately become law. The elimination of funding for Missouri's driver's license bureau was perhaps the most dramatic proposal in a Senate budget plan chock full of reductions intended to grab the attention of executive branch officials accused by some senators of being uncooperative or less than forthcoming when describing how they spend state money...
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Backers: Don't link immigration bill to Boston
(National News ~ 04/23/13)
WASHINGTON -- Democratic supporters of a new immigration bill on Monday accused opponents of trying to "exploit" the Boston Marathon bombings to hold up the legislation, sparking a testy exchange at a Senate hearing. "I never said that. I never said that," Sen. ...
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Flight delays pile up Monday after FAA budget cuts
(National News ~ 04/23/13)
NEW YORK -- It was a tough start to the week for many air travelers. Flight delays piled up Monday along the East Coast as thousands of air traffic controllers were forced to take an unpaid day off because of federal budget cuts. Some flights into New York, Baltimore and Washington were delayed by more than two hours as the Federal Aviation Administration kept planes on the ground because there weren't enough controllers to monitor busy air corridors...
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FBI: No ricin evidence found in home of Mississippi suspect
(National News ~ 04/23/13)
OXFORD, Miss. -- Investigators haven't found ricin in the house of a Mississippi man accused of mailing poisoned letters to President Barack Obama, a U.S. senator and a local judge, according to testimony Monday from an FBI agent. Agent Brandon Grant said a search of Paul Kevin Curtis' vehicle and house Friday in Corinth, Miss., did not turn up ricin, ingredients for the poison, or devices used to make it. ...
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With CD, Fall Out Boy wants to save rock ‘n' roll
(Entertainment ~ 04/23/13)
NEW YORK -- When Fall Out Boy learned Elton John was a fan of their music, they jokingly thought he might want to record with them. As it turned out, he did. "We were nearly done with the album," lead singer Patrick Stump said in a recent interview. "I think we were mixing at that point, but he said ‘yes' and we were like, ‘Oh, wow. OK, yes."'...
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More rain, snow could lead to more flooding; river continues rise at Cape
(Local News ~ 04/23/13)
GRAFTON, Ill. -- The Mississippi River started its slow decline at some problematic spots Monday, but the spring flood is far from over. The Mississippi and countless other Midwestern rivers still were significantly above flood stage, spurred by heavy rain last week. Levee breaks caused problems in Indiana, and floodwaters flirted with the Michigan State University campus...
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High school roundup: Jackson soccer blanks Notre Dame
(High School Sports ~ 04/23/13)
All the local high school events reported Monday to the Southeast Missourian.
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Rams still trying to parlay last year's RG3 deal
(Professional Sports ~ 04/23/13)
ST. LOUIS -- The pricey Robert Griffin III trade was worth it to the Washington Redskins, who won the NFC East after finishing last the previous four years. The St. Louis Rams already consider themselves the real winners in the deal, and they're still getting paid off...
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Holocaust remembrance at Southeast canceled
(Local News ~ 04/23/13)
Southeast Missouri State University said it is canceling a Holocaust remembrance observance scheduled for Wednesday. The university announced the cancellation Monday in a news release. Rachel Miller, who survived the Holocaust, had been scheduled to speak at the event. The university's news bureau said Miller, who recently spoke before a presentation of the play "The Diary of Anne Frank" at Cape Girardeau Central High School, was ill and unable to travel...
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Cape Girardeau fire report 4/23/13
(Police/Fire Report ~ 04/23/13)
Firefighters responded to the following calls Sunday:...
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Prayer 4/23/13
(Prayer ~ 04/23/13)
O Lord Jesus, each day may our love for one another grow. Amen.
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Southeast Missouri State baseball team looks to avenge drubbing
(College Sports ~ 04/23/13)
Southeast gets another crack at Salukis after giving up 25 runs in the last meeting
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Al-Qaida offshoot rearms with Twitter
(National News ~ 04/23/13)
Battered by a French-led military campaign in Mali, al-Qaida's North African arm is trying something new to stay relevant: Twitter. The PR campaign by the terror network seeks to tap into social grievances and champion mainstream causes such as unemployment, all in bid to reverse decline and win new followers...
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