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Sheriff IDs child killed, woman missing in flood
(State News ~ 08/08/13)
ST. LOUIS (AP) -- A southwest Missouri woman died after another round of torrential downpours caused flash flooding that swept away her car, authorities said Thursday. McDonald County emergency management director Greg Sweeten said the woman died early Thursday when water from normally dry Brush Creek suddenly overwhelmed Route 90 near the town of Jane, Mo., flooding the road up to 6 feet deep...
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More flooding hits south-central Missouri
(State News ~ 08/08/13)
ROLLA, Mo. -- Heavy thunderstorms early Wednesday hit already saturated areas of south-central Missouri, where one child has been reported killed and a woman remains missing in flooding that forced the closure of major highways and a handful of evacuations...
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Scott County woman charged with drug distribution
(Local News ~ 08/08/13)
BENTON, Mo. -- A Benton woman was arrested on felony drug charges after a Tuesday search of her home, according to a news release from the Scott County Sheriff's Department. Sharon Daniels, 53, was charged with felony possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute and misdemeanor unlawful use of drug paraphernalia, the news release said...
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Highway commission seeks comments on railroad crossings improvements
(Local News ~ 08/08/13)
The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission is soliciting comments on a proposed railroad crossings project. The commission is considering a proposal to improve existing railroad crossings in Perry, New Madrid, Scott and Pemiscot counties in or near McBride, Marston, Matthews, Sikeston and Hayti...
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Judge: Death row inmate failed to prove innocence
(State News ~ 08/08/13)
ST. LOUIS -- A judge's review of a murder case has found flaws in the prosecution but not enough to prove the innocence of a death row inmate convicted of killing two sisters by throwing them off a St. Louis-area bridge. Reginald Clemons, 41, has been on Missouri's death row for 20 years. ...
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Florida inmate says he knows fate of missing Mo. boy
(State News ~ 08/08/13)
ST. CHARLES, Mo. -- A Florida prison inmate says he knows what happened to a St. Louis-area boy who disappeared 25 years ago, and authorities in Missouri are trying to determine if his story is legitimate. Scott Kleeschulte of St. Charles was 9 when he disappeared on June 8, 1988, while walking near a wooded area not far from his home...
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MU med school looks to fill rural doc shortage
(State News ~ 08/08/13)
COLUMBIA, Mo. -- A new study shows University of Missouri medical students who spend time in rural communities while in school are more likely to start their careers away from big cities. Researchers led by Dr. Kevin Kane, of the medical school's family and community medicine department, interviewed nearly 230 participants in the summer program. ...
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Use tax approved in Dexter
(Local News ~ 08/08/13)
DEXTER, Mo. -- Dexter voters approved a use tax in Tuesday's election. "It was close," city administrator Mark Stidham said. "One good thing about it is that the state gave the people until 2014 to get this passed. It's great that the people have gone ahead and put this behind us."...
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Dunklin County probation officer charged with corruption
(Local News ~ 08/08/13)
KENNETT, Mo. -- A probation officer in Kennett is accused of having sex with one of the people he was supervising. Frederick B. Tates on Wednesday was arrested by the Dunklin County Sheriff's Department and charged with felony acceding to corruption and felony sexual contact with an offender...
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Advance murder suspect's case moved to Cape County
(Local News ~ 08/08/13)
BLOOMFIELD, Mo. -- A Dexter, Mo., man accused of involvement in a murder in Advance, Mo., will have his case heard in Cape Girardeau County. Scott Evans was charged for his alleged role in the Feb. 19 shooting death of Sean Crow at a McDonald's in Advance...
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Meridian students to attend classes in shifts because of mold
(Local News ~ 08/08/13)
MOUNDS, Ill. -- Meridian students will get plenty of practice taking turns when school starts next week. Meridian Elementary School closed in May after an administrator discovered a potentially dangerous strain of mold in the 33-year-old building...
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Woods-Mickelson rivalry could be renewed this week
(Professional Sports ~ 08/08/13)
PITTSFORD, N.Y. -- Here they are again, back at the top of the world rankings. Tiger Woods, No. 1. Phil Mickelson, No. 2. Wouldn't it be something if they went out in the final pairing of the PGA Championship on Sunday, dueling head-to-head with a major title on the line, still the guys to beat after all these years?...
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McIlroy still searching for last year's form
(Professional Sports ~ 08/08/13)
PITTSFORD, N.Y. -- The curls no longer spilled from under his cap, a big change for Rory McIlroy. Prompted to reveal the rest of his free haircut, he removed his hat and wild brown locks sprang to life. "Still a little bit on the top," he said Wednesday with an easy smile...
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Dodgers knock out Miller, whip Cardinals
(Professional Sports ~ 08/08/13)
ST. LOUIS -- The Los Angeles Dodgers knocked out Shelby Miller after just two pitches. Then they poured it on against the replacements, bouncing back a night after their franchise-record 15-game road winning streak ended. "We swung the bats great," starter Ricky Nolasco said after a 13-4 victory on Wednesday night. "Everybody was swinging the bats today."
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Muck can't stop the bucking at Sikeston rodeo
(Local News ~ 08/08/13)
SIKESTON, Mo. -- Even an arena turned into a watery muck from heavy Wednesday morning rain couldn't dampen the enthusiasm of nearly 10,000 rodeo fans on the opening night of the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo. The rodeo, in its 61st year, presented professional rodeo events and country-music star Brantley Gilbert for the spectators. ...
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Feds searched murder suspect's home the day before body was found
(Local News ~ 08/08/13)
BONNE TERRE, Mo. -- The day before the body of a Cape Girardeau tattoo artist was found in a septic tank in rural St. Francois County, federal investigators executed a search warrant on the home of the man accused of killing him. Melvin Scherrer, 49, of Bonne Terre faces five felony charges, including first-degree murder and felonious restraint, in connection with the death of 38-year-old Samuel Francis, who was last seen Dec. 17 at a residence outside Desloge, Mo...
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City supports stop sign on Highway 51; or does it?
(Local News ~ 08/08/13)
MARBLE HILL, Mo. -- Since the Marble Hill Board of Aldermen voted to support a plan for the Missouri Department of Transportation to install a stop sign at Highway 51 and Third Street, some who drive regularly on Highway 51 have questioned the decision...
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Rain could continue into weekend
(Local News ~ 08/08/13)
Although Southeast Missouri saw a slight reprieve from the damp weather Wednesday afternoon, the rain and storms are far from over. According to the National Weather Service in Paducah, Ky., additional storms are possible through the rest of the week and into the weekend. Beverly Poole, meteorologist for the National Weather Service, said the area is "stuck in a pattern."...
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Hello from Atticus!
(Submitted Photo ~ 08/08/13)
Atticus is a 4 year old Havanese that we adopted after he was rescued off the streets of a nearby town. He had heart worms and was very sick. Atticus is healthy now and is a joy to be around! My granddaughter took this picture and didn't realize he stuck his tongue out until she saw the photo...
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3 Knights and a Lutheran reign at KC BBQ FEST
(Submitted Story ~ 08/08/13)
The Jackson team 3 Knights and a Lutheran won grand championship honors which was sponsored by Kohlfeld Distributing at the Knights of Columbus cookoff held at Scott City the weekend of August 2nd/3rd.There were 19 teams from,Springfiled,Dexter,Hillsboro and the local area...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 08/08/13)
Today is Thursday, Aug. 8, the 220th day of 2013. There are 145 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On August 8, 1963, Britain's "Great Train Robbery" took place as thieves made off with 2.6 million pounds in banknotes...
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Electric conversion
(Editorial ~ 08/08/13)
Technology continues to provide incredible opportunities. This week it means a focus on electric vehicles. Now in its third year, the Electric Vehicle Conversation Convention returned to Cape Girardeau on Tuesday. It continues though Sunday. About 150 people were expected to be in town to learn about the technology championed by Cape Girardeau resident Jack Rickard...
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Speak Out 8/8/13
(Speak Out ~ 08/08/13)
The Cape Municipal Band needs to be congratulated on a successful year. The music was enjoyed by many of us on Wednesday night, and I hope they know we appreciate what they did. We thank them. I want to thank the wonderful person who found my driver's license and put it in my mailbox on Big Bend Road. Thank you...
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More Powerball players seek big jackpots only
(National News ~ 08/08/13)
DES MOINES, Iowa -- The allure of capturing the estimated $425 million Powerball jackpot had players in a buying frenzy Wednesday, further confirming a trend that lottery officials say has become the big ticket norm: Fatigued Powerball players, increasingly blasé about smaller payouts, often don't get into the game until the jackpot offers big bucks...
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James Williams
(Obituary ~ 08/08/13)
ST. LOUIS -- James Joseph Williams of St. Louis, fortified with the sacraments of Holy Mother Church, died Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2013, in St. Louis. Beloved husband 56 years of Carolyn Pearce Williams; dear father of Kimberly Williams, Pamela (Joe) Goldfeld, Tamara (Gary) Reding and James J. ...
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Michael Upchurch
(Obituary ~ 08/08/13)
MARQUAND, Mo. -- Michael Wayne "Country" Upchurch, 54, of Marquand passed away Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2013, at his home. He was born March 11, 1959, in St. Louis, son of Manuel William and Esther Yvonne Mills Upchurch. He and Diane Hagar were married Jan. 9, 1993...
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Rodney Shell
(Obituary ~ 08/08/13)
MOREHOUSE, Mo. -- Rodney Leon Shell, 60, of Morehouse died Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2013, at his home. He was born Nov. 2, 1952, in Cape Girardeau, to Leon Albert Shell and Kathryn Proffer Shell Alcorn. Rodney had been employed by Associated Electric, and then eight years at Fox Haven Country Club in Sikeston, Mo., until ill health forced his retirement. ...
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Kim Eifert
(Obituary ~ 08/08/13)
Kim Allen Eifert, 59, of Scott City died Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2013, at his home. He was born Feb. 8, 1954, in Cape Girardeau, to Ray Allen and Florence Elizabeth August Eifert. Kim had worked at Eifert's Gulf, Roth Hardware, Miller Drywall, Drury Cos. and most recently as a teacher's aide at Scott City schools and with Appraisal Consultants. He was a member of Illmo United Methodist Church...
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Richard Lipps
(Obituary ~ 08/08/13)
Richard L. Lipps, 65, of Jackson died Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2013, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. Arrangements are incomplete at Ford and Sons Funeral Home.
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Births 8/8/13
(Births ~ 08/08/13)
Daughter to Garrett Stephen and Courtney Ann Sander of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Hospital, 9:50 p.m. Thursday, July 25, 2013. Name, Cambrie Ann. Weight, 8 pounds, 12 ounces. Mrs. Sander is the former Courtney Urhahn, daughter of Greg and Susan Urhahn of Jackson. She is employed by the Scott County School District. Sander is the son of Regina Sander of Scott City. He is employed by S&L Builders...
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Consumer borrowing rose $13.8B in June
(National News ~ 08/08/13)
WASHINGTON -- Americans borrowed more in June to buy cars and attend schools. But they were frugal again with their credit cards, as many remain wary of taking on high-interest debt. Consumers increased their borrowing $13.8 billion in June from May to a seasonally adjusted $2.85 trillion, the Federal Reserve said Wednesday in its monthly report on consumer credit. That's the highest level ever...
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Freddie Mac earns $5 billion in second quarter
(National News ~ 08/08/13)
WASHINGTON -- Freddie Mac earned $5 billion from April through June, the seventh straight profitable quarter for the mortgage giant. The second-quarter gain reported Wednesday compares with net income of $3 billion in the same period of 2012. Freddie says its earnings were due largely to increased profits from investments made to hedge against rising interest rates. That helped offset losses on mortgages during the quarter...
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Group questions benefit of mobile apps for toddlers
(National News ~ 08/08/13)
WASHINGTON -- Can a mobile app really teach a baby to find her nose? Or learn to recognize letters and numbers? Not according to an advocacy group that filed a complaint Wednesday with the Federal Trade Commission alleging that two popular baby app developers -- Fisher-Price Inc. and Open Solutions -- are trying to dupe parents into thinking their online games make infants and toddlers smarter...
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Out of the past 8/8/13
(Out of the Past ~ 08/08/13)
Allan A. Maki Jr., a New Orleans lawyer with extensive background in maritime and corporate law and economic development, was named the new executive director of the Southeast Missouri Regional Port Authority; he succeeds Tom Cooley. Arena Park is being proposed as a site for a privately-operated "fun park"; local businessmen Gary Stanley and Gary Helwege say the proposed park would include an Olympic-size swimming pool, three large water slides, a wave pool for children, a go-cart track, an 18-hole miniature golf course and an amusement arcade.. ...
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Jackson police report 8/8/13
(Police/Fire Report ~ 08/08/13)
The Jackson Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests Assaults Thefts Property damage Miscellaneous...
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Cape Girardeau police report 8/8/13
(Police/Fire Report ~ 08/08/13)
The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests Assault Property damage Miscellaneous...
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Cleveland house in kidnap case demolished
(National News ~ 08/08/13)
CLEVELAND -- With several swipes from the arm of an excavator and a smattering of applause from spectators, demolition began Wednesday morning on the Cleveland house where three women were held captive and raped over a decade. It took about an hour and 20 minutes to tear down the house, which occurred as part of the plea deal that spared Ariel Castro a possible death sentence. He was sentenced last week to life in prison plus 1,000 years...
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Obama calls off Russia summit amid Snowden tensions
(National News ~ 08/08/13)
LOS ANGELES -- In a rare diplomatic rebuke, President Barack Obama called off an upcoming Moscow summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday, sending a stern message of disapproval over Russia's harboring of National Security Agency leaker Edward Snowden...
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Southeast gaining two more top graduates this fall
(Community ~ 08/08/13)
Woodland's top senior Cassidy Sawyer has been rodeoing since she was 10 years old. Her specialty is barrel racing. She wears the cowgirl get-up: long-sleeve, button-up shirts, a cowgirl hat, a buckle, jeans and boots. But not just any boots. "My boots I always wear -- I'm obsessed with them," she said. "I wear them, like, everyday. They have shark teeth on them and say ‘Maneater.'"...
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Who's neXt? 8/8/13
(Community ~ 08/08/13)
Scarlett Patterson of Cape Girardeau was named to the chancellor's list at the University of Arkansas for the spring 2013 semester. To qualify for the list, a 4.0 grade point average must be achieved for the semester. The University of Arkansas is in Fayetteville, Ark...
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Next calendar 8/8/13
(Community ~ 08/08/13)
TODAY NEW MOVIES EVENTS FRIDAY EVENTS SATURDAY EVENTS SUNDAY EVENTS NEXT WEEK NEW RELEASES GAMES DVDs CDs...
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Hooked on Science: String and button spinner
(Community ~ 08/08/13)
String and buttons are two ingredients you might discover in the junk drawer. Did you know you can use those materials to create a science toy that might get the entire family "Hooked on Science." Materials Instructions STEP 1: Thread one end of the string through an eye of the button and then thread the string through the eye directly across from the first eye...
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Best Bet: The return of Tunes
(Entertainment ~ 08/08/13)
After a hiatus to beat the mid-summer heat, the Tunes at Twilight free concert series resumes Aug. 16 with a performance by folk singer Jack Williams. Other musicians playing the second half are Anne McCue, The Melroys, Warren Wilken, Jimmy Davis and John Latini. The concerts start at 6:30 p.m. at the Common Pleas Courthouse Gazebo in downtown Cape Girardeau...
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Unlikely partners, prospects in newest Middle East peace process
(Column ~ 08/08/13)
In the film "Dumb and Dumber," Jim Carrey's character of Lloyd Christmas, upon being told by his love interest that their chances of a relationship were not "one in a hundred," but instead "more like one out of a million," responded: "So you're telling me there's a chance ... YEAH!"...
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SEMO women's soccer picked for third in OVC
(College Sports ~ 08/08/13)
The Southeast Missouri State women's soccer team has been picked to finish third in the Ohio Valley Conference this year. Defending OVC regular-season and tournament champion Tennessee-Martin is favored to repeat according to Wednesday's preseason poll voted on by the league's coaches and sports information directors...
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Former SEMO golfer to play in PGA Championship
(College Sports ~ 08/08/13)
Former Southeast Missouri State golfer Caine Fitzgerald has qualified to participate in the PGA Championship beginning today at Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester, N.Y. Fitzgerald, 39, is an assistant pro at Murphy Creek Golf Course in Aurora, Colo. He qualified for the PGA Championship by finishing in the top 20 at the PGA Professional National Championship held earlier this summer in Sunriver, Ore...
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Redskins LB Fletcher still hasn't missed a game
(Professional Sports ~ 08/08/13)
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- Look at London Fletcher's career stats, particularly the column of numbers under the letter "G." Nothing but 16s for "Games" played. On and on and on. Through four years with the St. Louis Rams. Five with the Buffalo Bills. Six with the Washington Redskins...
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Allegretti, 'Captain Kangaroo' character, dies
(Entertainment ~ 08/08/13)
NEW YORK -- Cosmo Allegretti, who created and voiced puppet characters like Grandfather Clock and Dancing Bear on the children's television show "Captain Kangaroo," has died. He was 86. Allegretti, who had homes in Hampton Bays, N.Y., and New River, Ariz., died of emphysema July 26 in Arizona, his attorney and friend John Munzel said Wednesday...
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Kenya's main airport closed by poor response to fire
(International News ~ 08/08/13)
NAIROBI, Kenya -- A poorly equipped fire brigade reacted slowly to a small fire at Kenya's main airport, allowing it to grow into an inferno that destroyed the arrival hall Wednesday, forcing the airport to be closed and disrupting air traffic...
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Cape Girardeau County Commission Agenda 8/8/13
(Local News ~ 08/08/13)
Administrative Office Building 1 Barton Square, Jackson 9 a.m. today Open session 1 Barton Square, Jackson, Mo...
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Prayer 8/8/13
(Prayer ~ 08/08/13)
O Lord Jesus, precious Savior, thank you for showing us your unfailing love. Amen.
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