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Part of Broadway to close at 1 p.m.
(Local News ~ 08/20/13)
Part of Broadway will be closed this afternoon while the city makes emergency repairs to sewer lines, according to the city of Cape Girardeau's public information office. The closure begins at 1 p.m. in the 700 block of Broadway between North Ellis Street and North Sprigg Street. Traffic will be detoured during the closure...
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Disease possibilities in crops increase amid rain
(State News ~ 08/20/13)
LAMAR, Mo. -- The University of Missouri Extension is warning that recent wet weather increases the chances of diseases developing in corn and soybeans. Agronomy specialist Jill Scheidt said rain carries funguses in the air, making it easier for the funguses to spread. She said diseases such as rust, gray leaf spot, northern corn leaf blight, brown spot, crazy top and stalk and ear rots develop best in wet and humid conditions...
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Mo. unemployment rate topped 7 percent in July
(State News ~ 08/20/13)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Missouri's unemployment rate is back above 7 percent for the first time in a year. Figures released Monday by the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics show Missouri's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 7.1 percent in July. That was up two percentage points from the previous month...
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Motocross championship to be held in Old Appleton
(Local News ~ 08/20/13)
The Mid-South MX Championship Series is expected to bring exciting motocross action Sunday to Old Appleton. Sky High Motocross Park in Old Appleton will host a round of the championship series, and the event is expected to bring in riders from as far as five hours away. The age range for racers will be anywhere from 4 to 50, and as many as 300 racers are expected to take part in the championship series...
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Jackson, Cape announce Labor Day trash schedules
(Local News ~ 08/20/13)
Jackson and Cape Girardeau will alter their trash-collection schedules in observance of the Labor Day holiday. The Jackson Sanitation Department will not be operating Sept. 2. Garbage that would normally be collected that day will be picked up Sept. 3. The Recycling Center, 508 Eastview Court, will be closed Sept. 2...
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Sabreliner, Teamsters negotiations to continue today
(Local News ~ 08/20/13)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Larry Tinker, president and business representative of Teamsters Local Union No. 600, said contract negotiations between Teamsters and Sabreliner Corp. still are ongoing, and will resume at 9 a.m. today. The Republic Monitor of Perryville reported Thursday that Teamsters, which represents a large part of Sabreliner's employee base, unanimously voted "no" to Sabreliner's proposed contract terms...
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Jason Smith visits Christmas tree farm in Jackson
(Local News ~ 08/20/13)
U.S. Rep. Jason Smith on Monday kicked off a week of touring Missouri farms, making his fourth stop on the tour at Meier Horseshoe Pines Christmas Tree Farm in Jackson. A Cattlemen's Association Meeting in Cape Girardeau was his last stop Monday. Steve and Theresa Meier are in their 25th season of selling Christmas trees. The farm at 2146 County Road 330 in Jackson is a choose-and-cut Christmas tree farm. The Meier family plants about 2,500 Christmas trees in three varieties each year...
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Stoddard County Fair parade route to be not so sweet this year
(Local News ~ 08/20/13)
The Stoddard County Fair and Parade are well into the planning stage, and one notable change is on the horizon. Effective with the 2013 parade, no candy or other items will be distributed to spectators along the parade route. "We've had problems for years," Sammy Huey, Fair Board chairman, said of the parade. "It is strictly a safety issue. Many of the larger cities like Sikeston have already enforced the rule. It was just a matter of time before we had to put our foot down."...
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Murder suspect turns down plea offer
(Local News ~ 08/20/13)
A Cape Girardeau murder suspect has turned down a plea offer, his lawyer reported Monday in court. Steven Lee Williams, 35, faces charges of second-degree murder and armed criminal action in connection with the September shooting death of 38-year-old Darcus Purl...
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City council voices support for senior housing proposals
(Local News ~ 08/20/13)
Resolutions of support for two separate developments of senior housing projects in Cape Girardeau were passed by the Cape Girardeau City Council on Monday. Chad Hartle, president of RCH Development Inc., presented his plan for a senior housing development Monday and MACO Development Co. LLC on Aug. 5 presented its plan for Silver Springs Apartments senior housing, which would feature 40 units in the area of Silver Springs Road and Spruce Street...
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Ill. governor signs speed limit increase
(Local News ~ 08/20/13)
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- Ignoring concerns voiced by members of his own administration, Gov. Pat Quinn signed legislation Monday raising the rural interstate speed limit to 70 mph.
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Override of Missouri gun bill veto likely
(State News ~ 08/20/13)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) -- After meeting privately as a caucus, House Republicans said Monday that a veto override appears likely for a high-profile gun bill but the odds remain uncertain for an income tax cut that was spiked by Democratic Gov. Jay Nixon...
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Starr quality: Former child actor Jeff Starr now lives and works in Anna, Ill.
(Local News ~ 08/20/13)
ANNA, Ill. -- Child stars are a curious bunch. Some, such as Jodie Foster or Kurt Russell, have been able to parlay their early successes into long-lasting careers. But others who had a youthful day in the sun aren't quite able to reattain the status they once had, and various magazines and tabloids frequently report on former child stars involved in some kind of trouble...
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Cellphone tower, business park rezoning approved
(Local News ~ 08/20/13)
A much-debated special-use permit for a 140-foot cellphone tower to be built in downtown Cape Girardeau will be granted to AT&T, the city council decided Monday. The council decided in favor of the issue as part of its consent agenda. Before the approval, several people spoke in favor of the cellphone tower, but no one, as they had at past meetings, spoke in opposition. ...
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Public hearing on use tax planned for Friday
(Local News ~ 08/20/13)
Cape Girardeau County commissioners held an in-depth discussion Monday about a use tax proposal and set a public hearing for Friday they hope will gather input about the issue, which could go before voters in November...
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Local players hope to contribute to Southeast Missouri State football team
(College Sports ~ 08/20/13)
Southeast has five players who played high school football at local schools
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Fun at the Cardinal Game
(Submitted Photo ~ 08/20/13)
We took Madison to a Cardinal game to help celebrate her 4th Birthday! She loved sitting in the #4 seat!
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Dr. Lowrey
(Submitted Photo ~ 08/20/13)
Madison uses her "doctoring" skills while playing at Discovery Playhouse
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Full Moon
(Submitted Photo ~ 08/20/13)
full moon through two trees
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Danny Quinn
(Submitted Photo ~ 08/20/13)
Danny Quinn, double dapple tweenie Dachshund, in repose in the field.
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Today in History
(National News ~ 08/20/13)
Today is Tuesday, Aug. 20, the 232nd day of 2013. There are 133 days left in the year. Today's Highlights in History: On August 20, 1968, the Soviet Union and other Warsaw Pact nations began invading Czechoslovakia to crush the "Prague Spring" liberalization drive...
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Generous children
(Editorial ~ 08/20/13)
There's nothing wrong with children receiving birthday gifts. But what if, instead of receiving, they chose to give? Instead of playing with new things, they shared with others in need? We've heard stories of young people who do this, and the Southeast Missourian has highlighted several, including the one in the Aug. 11 Good Times about Phoenix and Portia Schmidt...
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Wages and unemployment
(Letter to the Editor ~ 08/20/13)
On Aug. 12 the Southeast Missourian reprinted an article from Investor's Business Daily titled "Unemployed young people." Two of the points made in this article stated that among the reasons for a high unemployment rate for this age group was a 42 percent increase in the minimum wage since 2007 and that this contributed to pricing them out of the job market...
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Speak Out 8/20/13
(Speak Out ~ 08/20/13)
The caller who was proud of Obama for gas prices needs to find someone else to be proud of. If Obama had his way, we'd be paying $5 or $6 a gallon. It incarcerates 716 out of every 100,000 people. As a result, compared to all other countries in the world, it has the highest incarceration rate. What is it? The good ol' USA...
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Actor John Goodman receives honorary degree
(Entertainment ~ 08/20/13)
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Actor John Goodman said he's learned to be grateful for his blessings, rather than always striving for more. Goodman was awarded an honorary doctoral degree of humane letters Sunday during the convocation at Missouri State University in Springfield. He graduated from the school with a fine arts degree in 1975...
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Recent study says inducing labor may lead to autism
(Community ~ 08/20/13)
CHICAGO -- The biggest study of its kind suggests autism might be linked with inducing and speeding up labor, preliminary findings that need investigating since labor is induced in increasing numbers of U.S. women, the authors and other autism experts say...
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Drug safely cuts prostate cancer risk, study finds
(Community ~ 08/20/13)
Long-term results from a major federal study ease worries about the safety of a hormone-blocking drug that can lower a man's chances of developing prostate cancer. The drug cut prostate cancer risk by 30 percent without raising the risk of dying of an aggressive form of the disease as earlier results hinted it might...
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Births 8/20/13
(Births ~ 08/20/13)
Daughter to Desmond Jackson and Ashley D. Misch of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Hospital, 12:36 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 8, 2013. Name, Zoe Grace. Weight, 7 pounds, 11 ounces. First child. Son to Scott Keith and Bethany Grace Kirchhoff of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Hospital, 12:09 p.m. ...
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Out of the past 8/20/13
(Out of the Past ~ 08/20/13)
Thunderstorms yesterday and today apparently have broken the weeklong heat wave that has scorched the Midwest, but not before taking its toll; two deaths in Cape Girardeau have been linked to the hot temperatures. The second annual Schnucks Food Fair kicks off at the Show Me Center and will continue tomorrow afternoon; organizers say attendance at the two-day event could exceed last year's count of 55,000...
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Cape Girardeau fire report 8/20/13
(Police/Fire Report ~ 08/20/13)
Firefighters responded to the following calls Sunday:...
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Cape Girardeau police report 8/20/13
(Police/Fire Report ~ 08/20/13)
The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. DWI Arrests Summonses Burglaries Thefts Property damage Miscellaneous...
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Doris White
(Obituary ~ 08/20/13)
MARBLE HILL, Mo. — Doris Mae White, 84, of Marble Hill died Thursday, Aug. 15, 2013, at her home. A memorial service will be at a later date in Longmont, Colo. Hutchings Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
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Lyle Royal
(Obituary ~ 08/20/13)
ADVANCE, Mo. -- Lyle Welch Royal, 93, of Virden, Ill., formerly of Advance, died Friday, Aug. 16, 2013, at St. John's Hospice in Springfield, Ill. He was born Jan. 19, 1920, at Swinton, Mo., to Lyman and Mary Royal. He and Virginia Margaret Norman were married March 6, 1943, in Pascagoula, Miss...
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Carol Mosier
(Obituary ~ 08/20/13)
Carol Ann Mosier, 74, of Jackson, formerly of Ste. Genevieve, Mo., died Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2013, at Jackson Manor. She was born March 3, 1939, in St. Louis, to Lester and Julia Roth Mosier. Carol owned and operated an in-home health-care business in Ste. Genevieve several years...
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Willia Minton
(Obituary ~ 08/20/13)
Willia B. Minton, 104, of Katy, Texas, formerly of Cape Girardeau, died Saturday, Aug. 17, 2013, at her home. She was born Feb. 4, 1909, in Bollinger County, to William and Josie Kinder Slinkard. Willia had worked at International Shoe Co. She is survived by two daughters-in-law; 10 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild...
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Walter Jones
(Obituary ~ 08/20/13)
Walter Lee Jones, 66, of Cape Girardeau died Thursday, Aug. 15, 2013, at Southeast Hospital. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to service time Saturday at Ford and Sons Sprigg Street Funeral Home. The funeral will be at noon Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Fairmount Cemetery...
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Glenda Jones
(Obituary ~ 08/20/13)
Glenda Bernice Jones, 56, of Sikeston, Mo., formerly of Cape Girardeau, died Saturday, Aug. 17, 2013, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. There is no service. Ford and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Ricky Hunter
(Obituary ~ 08/20/13)
Ricky Kenneth Hunter, 49, of Cape Girardeau died Saturday, Aug. 10, 2013, at Life Care Center. A private memorial service will be at a later date. Hutchings Funeral Chapel in Marble Hill, Mo., is in charge of arrangements.
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John Criddle
(Obituary ~ 08/20/13)
John Clifford Criddle, 60, of Arbor passed away Sunday, Aug. 18, 2013, at the family home. He was born April 24, 1953, in Cape Girardeau, to James William and Doris Marie Owens Criddle. He and Susan Schearf were married Oct. 20, 1972. John was a produce manager from 1974 to 2000 at Schapers IGA, Wetterau, Malone & Hyde and SuperValu. He farmed with his dad and brother on the family farm. He also was a self-employed small engine repairman specializing in John Deer mowers...
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Marguerite Burke
(Obituary ~ 08/20/13)
DEXTER, Mo. -- Marguerite R. Burke, 84, of Dexter passed away Monday, Aug. 19, 2013, at Golden Living Center in Dexter. She was born April 23, 1929, in East Prairie, Mo., daughter of William B. and Elsie Tuttle Layton. Mrs. Burke was affiliated with First Church of the Nazarene and Second General Baptist Church, both in Dexter. ...
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Health beat: Vaccines are especially important for adults with chronic conditions
(Community ~ 08/20/13)
Vaccines are an important step in protecting adults against serious, sometimes deadly, diseases. Even if you were vaccinated at a younger age, the protection from some vaccines can wear off or the virus or bacteria that the vaccine protects against changes so your resistance is not as strong. As you get older, you may also be at risk for vaccine-preventable diseases due to your age, job, hobbies, travel or chronic health condition...
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Thousands of Syrians flee to Kurdish region of Iraq
(International News ~ 08/20/13)
BAGHDAD -- Tens of thousands of Syrian Kurds swarmed across a bridge into neighboring Iraq's northern self-ruled Kurdish region during the last few days in one of the biggest waves of refugees since the rebellion against President Bashar Assad began, U.N. officials said Monday...
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Egypt says court raises possibility of a free Mubarak
(International News ~ 08/20/13)
CAIRO -- Jailed ex-Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak could be released later this week, judicial officials said Monday, a move that would fuel the unrest roiling the country after the autocratic leader's successor was removed in a military coup...
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Task force advises coasts to prepare for rising seas
(National News ~ 08/20/13)
NEW YORK -- Coastal communities should assume floods are going to happen more frequently and realize that spending now on protective measures could save money later, according to a report issued by a presidential task force charged with developing a strategy for rebuilding areas damaged by superstorm Sandy...
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California kidnap suspect leaves money to victim's family
(National News ~ 08/20/13)
SAN DIEGO -- A man who died in a shootout with FBI agents after kidnapping a 16-year-old girl and killing her mother and brother named a member of the victims' family as his life insurance beneficiary, a spokesman for the man's family said Monday...
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Creditors file objections to Detroit bankruptcy
(National News ~ 08/20/13)
DETROIT -- The city's biggest employee union, retirees and even a few dozen residents filed objections Monday to Detroit's request for bankruptcy protection, the largest municipal filing in U.S. history and a move aimed at wiping away billions of dollars in debt...
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Hands-free device is required in Illinois law
(Local News ~ 08/20/13)
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- Illinois motorists could face a $75 fine if they are caught using a cellphone without a hands-free device beginning Jan. 1. In action Friday, Gov. Pat Quinn signed the new rule into law, as well as a proposal that increases penalties for any accident in which use of an electronic device while driving is the cause...
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Fisher says Richardson is Rams' starting RB
(Professional Sports ~ 08/20/13)
ST. LOUIS -- Without doing much in the second week of the preseason, Daryl Richardson solidified his status as the St. Louis Rams' front runner at running back. "I mean basically from a starting standpoint, yeah, I think Daryl will probably take the first snap against Arizona," coach Jeff Fisher said after practice Monday night...
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Cardinals use late two-out rally to beat Brewers
(Professional Sports ~ 08/20/13)
MILWAUKEE -- It took a few days for speedy St. Louis infielder Kolten Wong to show he can provide a spark for the Cardinals in the NL playoff race. Wong got his first two major-league hits Monday night, keying a four-run rally with an infield single in an 8-5 win over the Milwaukee Brewers...
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Prayer 8/20/13
(Prayer ~ 08/20/13)
O Lord God, we praise you, for you are the Rock of our salvation. Amen.
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Angels shut down Pujols for season
(Professional Sports ~ 08/20/13)
The former Cardinals star will let his injured foot rest until spring training
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