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Gala aims to find cancer cure
(Local News ~ 08/25/13)
By Rachel Weatherford ~ For the Southeast Missourian Dozens of people from the Cape Girardeau area raised money Saturday night to fight a disease that kills millions of people, while chatting and having fun at the Plaza by Ray's. The event was the 26th annual American Cancer Society's A Cure for Cape Cancer Gala. The theme this year was "Samba for Life," featuring a Brazilian touch...
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Critics say tax-cut bill will wreck education funding
(Local News ~ 08/25/13)
Opponents of House Bill 253 name education funding as the reason lawmakers should not vote for a veto override in an upcoming session of the Missouri Legislature. Over the past few months, Gov. Jay Nixon has traveled the state to campaign against an override of his veto. Supporters of the legislation say it would offer the first cut to Missourians' income taxes in 100 years if state revenue rises by $100 million annually...
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Tax-cut supporters say it will boost economy, jobs
(Local News ~ 08/25/13)
Uncertainty remains about the possibility of a veto override of House Bill 253 as the legislative session nears, yet many supporters of the income tax-cut bill aren't giving up their campaign. As Missouri's governor continues visits throughout the state to shore up support for his side of the argument by presenting troubling education-funding scenarios as a result of the bill, a coalition of lobbyists, pro-business groups and legislators trying to spread a very different message: The bill will create a better tax policy for Missouri they say has seen success in nearby states.. ...
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Marching for King's dream: 'Task is not done'
(National News ~ 08/25/13)
WASHINGTON -- Tens of thousands of people marched to the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial and down the National Mall on Saturday, commemorating the 50th anniversary of King's famous speech and pledging his dream includes equality for gays, Latinos, the poor and the disabled...
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Lake McDonald
(Submitted Photo ~ 08/25/13)
Lake McDonald near the west entrance to Glacier National Park
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Southeast Missouri State football team tries to shake back-to-back 3-8 seasons
(College Sports ~ 08/25/13)
The odds appear to be stacked against a young, inexperienced Southeast Missouri State football team this season. Coach Tony Samuel doesn't see things that way. He doesn't see why the Redhawks can't be a surprise Ohio Valley Conference contender, like they were in 2010 when they captured the program's first OVC title and gained the program's first playoff berth on any level...
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Cardinals in position to sweep Braves after 6-2 win
(Professional Sports ~ 08/25/13)
St. Louis won 6-2 on Saturday to keep the pressure on the Pirates
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Pirates lose, drop into tie for first with Cardinals
(Professional Sports ~ 08/25/13)
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO -- Buster Posey had three hits, Pablo Sandoval drove in two runs and the San Francisco Giants beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-3 on Saturday night. Tim Lincecum pitched into the sixth inning after two rocky starts for his first win in more than two weeks. The former two-time NL Cy Young winner walked four but struck out eight and pitched out of trouble in back-to-back innings before giving way to the bullpen...
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Cape Girardeau church to mark March on Washington anniversary
(Local News ~ 08/25/13)
A Cape Girardeau church will mark a pivotal date in the American civil rights struggle next week. The 50th anniversary of the March on Washington and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have A Dream" speech will be observed at 7 p.m. Wednesday at St. James AME Church, 516 North St...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 08/25/13)
Today is Sunday, Aug. 25, the 237th day of 2013. There are 128 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On August 25, 1943, U.S.-led Allied troops liberated New Georgia in the Solomon Islands from Japanese forces during World War II...
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A hazy August sunset
(Column ~ 08/25/13)
Summer sunsets over water are some of nature's most inspiring offerings. Watching and waiting for a single cloud to partially obscure the sun may allow you to capture what appears to be rays of the sun being cast into the sky. In reality, as in my photo here, the darker rays are shadows against the sky caused by altitude variations of the top of the cloud...
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Cannon - Hayward
(Wedding ~ 08/25/13)
Caitlin Danielle Cannon and Dr. Jacob Michael Hayward were married Oct. 14, 2012, at Hawkin House in Webster Groves, Mo. Nathan Combs performed the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Christopher and Pamela Cannon of Cape Girardeau. The groom is the son of Michael and Christine Hayward of Maquoketa, Iowa...
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Dozier - Berry
(Wedding ~ 08/25/13)
Krista Beth Dozier and Daniel Patrick Berry were married July 21, 2013, in Treasure Island, Fla. The Rev. Lauren Byers performed the sunset ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Jim and Carol Dozier of Madison, Ind. The groom is the son of Dan and Janet Berry of Cape Girardeau...
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Robert - Crader
(Engagement ~ 08/25/13)
David and Carla Robert of Benton, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Mindy Robert, to Brad Crader. He is the son of Stanley and Deborah Crader of Jackson. Mindy is a 2006 graduate of Kelly High School. She received a bachelor of science degree in nursing from Southeast Missouri State University in 2010. She is a registered nurse at Saint Francis Medical Center...
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Walton - Steck
(Engagement ~ 08/25/13)
April Walton of Covington, Tenn., and Donnie and Shari Walton of Holts Summit, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Megan Walton, to Shane Steck, both of Cape Girardeau. He is the son of Bob and Judy Steck of Jackson, Dan and Lisa Greene of Cape Girardeau, and the late Tempa Greene...
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Pickens - Peeler
(Engagement ~ 08/25/13)
Caroline Hoxworth and Tim and Paula Pickens of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Jesse Nicole Pickens, to Kevin Andrew Peeler. He is the son of Robert and Trudy Peeler of McClure, Ill. Jesse is a 2006 graduate of Jackson High School. She is employed at Southeast Hospital...
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Payton - Meystedt
(Engagement ~ 08/25/13)
James and Linda Payton of Kansas City, Mo., announce the engagement of their granddaughter, Lauren Payton, to Aron Meystedt, both of Dallas, Texas. He is the son of Kermit and Sandy Meystedt of Cape Girardeau. Lauren received a bachelor of science degree in commercial photography from Southeast Missouri State University in 2012. She is a free lance photographer in Dallas...
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Landewee - Klein
(Engagement ~ 08/25/13)
Janet Landewee of Kelso, Mo., announces the engagement of her daughter, Vanessa Rae Landewee, to John Eric Klein, both of Cape Girardeau. He is the son of Kelli and Rodney Clutts of Anna, Ill., and Larry and Ruthy Klein of Cairo, Ill. Vanessa is also the daughter of the late Anthony Landewee...
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Kinsey - Kitchen
(Engagement ~ 08/25/13)
Richard and Jan Kinsey of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Lauren Suzanne Kinsey, to Kory Paul Kitchen. He is the son of Terry and Barbara Kitchen of Cape Girardeau. Lauren is a 2008 graduate of Central High School, and a 2012 graduate of SoutheastHEALTH College of Nursing and Health Sciences. She is a registered nurse at the Lutheran Home...
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Hoehn - Besand
(Engagement ~ 08/25/13)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Charlie and Sue Hoehn of Perryville announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Sue Hoehn, to Christopher Paul Besand. He is the son of Paul and Lisa Besand of Perryville. Jennifer is a 2003 graduate of Perryville High School. She received a bachelor of science degree in dietetics from Southeast Missouri State University in 2007. She is a registered dietitian at Saint Francis Medical Center...
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Brothers - Urzi
(Engagement ~ 08/25/13)
The Rev. Gary and Rose Brothers of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Julie Brothers, to David Urzi, both of St. Louis. He is the son of Tony and Debbie Urzi of Wentzville, Mo. Julie is a graduate of Jackson High School. She received a bachelor of arts in government from Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Okla., a master's in business administration from St. ...
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Abner - Holzum
(Engagement ~ 08/25/13)
Tim and Kandy Abner of Marble Hill, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Amanda Suzanne Abner, to Robert Theodore Holzum. He is the son of Ted and Vicki Holzum of Jackson. Amanda is a 2005 graduate of Woodland High School, and 2006 graduate of Trendsetters School of Cosmetology. She is a hairstylist at Concepts Styling Salon in Cape Girardeau...
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FYI
(Community ~ 08/25/13)
The Black Diamond Ranch in Cobden, Ill., will host a market for vendors, sellers and buyers from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today. The market is held the last Sunday of every month and all proceeds benefit special needs teens through the Diamonds in the Rough Youth Programs. ...
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Kenny Rogers Children's Center receives check
(Community ~ 08/25/13)
Western and Southern Life Insurance presented a check to the Kenny Rogers Children's Center in the amount of $1,669 from proceeds raised during its BBQ Brown-Bag Lunch fundraiser. The event was held Aug. 9 in conjunction with Rodeo Week in Sikeston, Mo. ...
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Group joins in prayer to begin school year
(Community ~ 08/25/13)
By NOREEN HYSLOP ~ Dexter Daily Statesman DEXTER, Mo. -- In the wake of the shooting tragedy at New Town, Conn., in December 2012, and the continuing threats to the safety of students in a school setting, a woman took on the task this month to protect her children and the children who attend Dexter Schools by doing something she and her family believe is the best way to secure their safety -- she decided to pray -- and to invite others to do the same on the evening before the start of the school year in Dexter.. ...
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All things in life evolve and renew
(Community ~ 08/25/13)
You stand and you look around. You see other people performing tasks that you once thought only you were capable of. In the beginning you attempt feats in life. We all must because we're young and evolving. We have to make our mark. Janice was the mother of grown children, and she prided herself on keeping up with the current, refusing to dwell on the bygone. ...
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Back to school, back to school
(Community ~ 08/25/13)
All across the country kids are heading back to school. Kindergartners to college freshman with anxious mommas in tow are heading off into their brave new worlds to do something they've been preparing for all of their lives. The Old Testament book of Judges tells the story of Gideon, a man called to be a military man serving and leading his people from their enemies -- enemies who raided the land of Gideon's kinsmen, devastating everything in their path, stealing their crops and livestock and in general created a feeling of terror. ...
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Taking a BLT from sandwich to pizza via the grill
(Community ~ 08/25/13)
Editor's note: Elizabeth Karmel is a grilling and Southern foods expert and executive chef at Hill Country Barbecue Market restaurants in New York and Washington, as well as Hill Country Chicken in New York. She is the author of three cookbooks, including "Soaked, Slathered and Seasoned."...
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Social media comes a wide array of delicious recipes
(Column ~ 08/25/13)
Today we start out with a pasta dish that is so easy you won't believe it and wind up with a super rich chocolate dessert recipe. All of the recipes today are from friends who have shared them on their Facebook pages. I must have friends who love recipes and love to cook, because most of the recipes I have tried lately have all come from Facebook. I hope you enjoy these, and I am sure there will be more to come...
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Adopt Blondie
(Community ~ 08/25/13)
Blondie is 1 1/2 years old and is spayed. For more information, call the Humane Society at 334-5837. Blondie is 1 1/2 years old. She is spayed...
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Adopt Noodles
(Community ~ 08/25/13)
Noodles is a young calico cat. She is quite a love and a cutie. Noodles is playful and would be a lot of company. For more information, call Safe Harbor at 243-9823. ...
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Pet of the week
(Community ~ 08/25/13)
Pet Name: Danny Quinn Submitted by: Roberta Beach Favorite activity: Laying around in the yard. Danny Quinn, double dapple tweenie Dachshund, in repose in the field...
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NYC wedding witness needed? Photogs say, 'I will'
(Community ~ 08/25/13)
NEW YORK -- Hundreds of people get married at New York city hall every day. Some couples forget flowers or rings, but what about the one real necessity -- a witness? That's where Goran Veljic and Braulio Cuenca come in. Between them, the two wedding photographers have served as witnesses for thousands of couples, a duty that both markets their services and allows them to share in the happiest day of people's lives...
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School menus Aug. 26-30
(Menus ~ 08/25/13)
MONDAY--Hot dog, broccoli & cheese or cherry tomatoes or baby carrots, pears. TUESDAY--Mini totally tacos, refried beans or cherry tomatoes or baby carrots, orange sections. WEDNESDAY--Pork steak with or without gravy, green beans or cherry tomatoes or baby carrots, roll, mixed fruit...
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Dean's lists
(Community ~ 08/25/13)
The University of Missouri recently announced students named to the spring 2013 dean's list. Each school and college at the University of Missouri determines those students who are named to the list based on unique criteria. Kristen Begley, Anna Bowles, Kelsey Bradshaw, Jonathon Clements, Abby Crites, Matthew Davis, Ashley Diemer, Madeline Dufek, Kathryn Garner, Alyssa Gutwein, Abby Hartmann, Kurt Heischmidt, Alicia Herzog, Ethan Holcomb, Landon House, Bob Howard, Kaci Howard, Laurel Kasten, Valerie Kelley, John Kratochvil, Ryan Ladd, Kelsey Lawrence, Liam Maher, Jerica Moore, Emily Muir, Sarah Nussbaum, Matthew Ponder, Olivia Roth, Kristyn Sanders, Rebecca Schneider, Kathy Scienski, Jordan Sheets, Samuel Stahly, Katherine Walton, Nicholas Wren. ...
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Bigham - Lindsay
(Engagement ~ 08/25/13)
Patricia Ann Bigham and Jacob Scott Lindsay announce their engagement. She is the daughter of Greg Hohler of Jackson and Christine Graham of Cape Girardeau. Jacob is the son of Scott and Sharon Lindsay of Sedgewickville, Mo., and Gina Solak of Jackson...
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Mcclard - Evans
(Engagement ~ 08/25/13)
Randy and Sharon McClard of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, MeKisha Renee McClard, to Lance Michael Evans. He is the son of Perry and Pamala Evans of Jackson. MeKisha is a 1998 graduate of Jackson High School, and 2008 graduate of Trendsetters School of Cosmetology. She is manager at Sport Clips in Cape Girardeau...
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Road work
(Local News ~ 08/25/13)
Lee Avenue in Jackson closing this week for transformer installation Lee Avenue in Jackson will be closed between West Jackson Boulevard, near the Rhodes 101 Stop Convenience Store, and West Jackson Trail to allow for the installation of a new electrical substation transformer in the Industrial Substation. ...
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Charles Werner
(Obituary ~ 08/25/13)
Charles Ray "Speedy" Werner died peacefully Aug. 21, 2013. He was 83. Charles was born June 28, 1930, in Fairfield, Ill., the second of four children, to the late James Harold Werner and Ella Mae Tedford Werner. He was raised in Fairfield and graduated from Fairfield High School in 1948. Charles graduated from Southern Illinois University in 1953 with a Bachelor of Science in commercial art. He was a member of the TKE fraternity...
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Doris Grigsby
(Obituary ~ 08/25/13)
TAMMS, Ill. -- Doris Marie Grigsby, 79, of Tamms died at 1:40 a.m. Friday, Aug. 23, 2013, at Saint Francis Medical Center. She was born April 26, 1934, in Grand Chain, Ill., the daughter of Roy and Violet Ablett Minor. Doris loved to cook, collected cookbooks and was known for her potato salad. Doris was a waitress at The Goose Pit. She loved to spend time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren...
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Larry Ray Goines
(Obituary ~ 08/25/13)
Larry Ray Goines of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013, at the Missouri Veterans Home in Cape Girardeau. Arrangements are incomplete at Hutchings Funeral Home.
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Births 8/25/13
(Births ~ 08/25/13)
Daughter to Daniel Jordan Hays of Shreveport, La., and Jennifer Lee Stovall of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Hospital, 7:59 p.m. Tuesday, June 25, 2013. Name, Lorelei Jane. Weight, 8 pounds, 8 1/2 ounces. Second daughter. Ms. Stovall is the former Jennifer Morris, daughter of Randol and Marlene Morris of Cape Girardeau. ...
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Glodean Eyre
(Obituary ~ 08/25/13)
Glodean Eyre, 91, of Cape Girardeau died Saturday, August 24, 2013, at Southeast Hospital. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Chapel. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the chapel with the Rev. Donny Ford officiating...
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Robert Dale Brown
(Obituary ~ 08/25/13)
MCCLURE, Ill. — Robert Dale Brown, 71, of McClure died Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013. Arrangements are incomplete at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home.
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Out of the past 8/25/13
(Out of the Past ~ 08/25/13)
An agreement is reached between the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and officials with the Southeast Missouri Regional Port on a method to stop a slide along the slack water harbor at the port. Gina Beussink of Gordonville is the 1988 Homecomers Queen; other members of the court are first runner-up Jacklyn Smith of Cape Girardeau and second runner-up Shelley Pietsek of Ste. Genevieve, Mo...
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Afghan villagers dissatisfied with life sentence for massacre
(National News ~ 08/25/13)
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. -- The villagers traveled nearly 7,000 miles to learn the fate of the American soldier who gunned down their children, siblings and parents, who set their lifeless bodies afire with a kerosene lantern. And when the news came, it came in a simple gesture: a thumb's up from their interpreter...
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Fort Hood shooter may not receive death penalty
(National News ~ 08/25/13)
Maj. Nidal Hasan and many of his victims in the Fort Hood shooting seem to want the same thing -- his death. While survivors and relatives of the dead view lethal injection as justice, the Army psychiatrist appears to see it as something else -- martyrdom...
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Linda Ronstadt tells AARP she has Parkinson's
(Entertainment ~ 08/25/13)
LOS ANGELES -- Linda Ronstadt said she suffers from Parkinson's disease, which has robbed her ability to sing. The 67-year-old music legend tells AARP Magazine, in an article posted online Friday, that she was diagnosed eight months ago and "can't sing a note."...
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Aid group says Syria ‘chemical' attack killed 355
(International News ~ 08/25/13)
DAMASCUS, Syria -- Syrian state media accused rebels of using chemical arms against government troops in clashes Saturday near Damascus, while an international aid group said it has tallied 355 deaths from a purported chemical weapons attack earlier this week...
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Wingsuit jump over St. Louis called off
(State News ~ 08/25/13)
ST. LOUIS -- Plans for a wingsuit flight over downtown St. Louis were called off Friday over security concerns, a spokeswoman for the flier said. Alexander Polli, a 28-year-old wingsuit flier with a huge following on YouTube, had planned to jump from a plane 4,000 feet above downtown about an hour before Friday night's Cardinals game against the Atlanta Braves. ...
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Jackson fire report 8/25/13
(Police/Fire Report ~ 08/25/13)
Firefighters responded to the following calls Friday:...
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Jackson police report 8/25/13
(Police/Fire Report ~ 08/25/13)
The Jackson Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. DWI Arrests Summonses...
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Cape Girardeau police report 8/25/13
(Police/Fire Report ~ 08/25/13)
The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. DWI Arrests Summonses Thefts Property damage Miscellaneous...
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Cape Girardeau fire report 8/25/13
(Police/Fire Report ~ 08/25/13)
Firefighters responded to the following calls Wednesday:...
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Jewel Morgan
(Obituary ~ 08/25/13)
CAIRO, Ill. -- Jewel M. Morgan, 93, of Cairo died Thursday, Aug. 22, 2013, at her home.
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Robert Isaacs Jr.
(Obituary ~ 08/25/13)
Robert Leon Isaacs Jr., 71, formerly of Cape Girardeau, died Friday, July 19, 2013, at his home in North Fort Myers, Fla. He was born Dec. 7, 1941, in Sikeston, Mo., to Robert Leon and Willie Belle Williams Isaacs Sr. Robert was a 1959 graduate of Central High School in Cape Girardeau. ...
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Betty Morris
(Obituary ~ 08/25/13)
Betty Jane Morris, 86, of Berwick, La., passed away Thursday, Aug. 22, 2013, at her home. She was born Aug. 5, 1927, at Commerce, Mo., to Willie and Gladys Wright. She was a former resident of Scott City and several communities in Florida. One of her greatest joys in life was her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, " her sweet angles." She loved cooking for her family; every meal was like a Thanksgiving spread. ...
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Laverne Clifton
(Obituary ~ 08/25/13)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Laverne E. Clifton, 90, of Perryville passed away Thursday, Aug. 22, 2013, at her home. She was born Dec. 6, 1922, in Seventy-Six, Mo., daughter of John Edward and Ruth Louise Louveau Rhyne. Mrs. Clifton was a cook at Park-Et Restaurant for 24 years. She was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Crosstown, Mo...
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Kay Jerls
(Obituary ~ 08/25/13)
Rosalyn "Kay" Jerls, 56, of Puxico, Mo., passed away Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2013, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. She was born Feb. 5, 1957, in Cape Girardeau, daughter of Paul B. and Marjorie L. Mabrey Brown. Loving survivors include her mother, Marjorie Brown of Whitewater; three sons, James Jones of Whitewater, Ronnie Slinkard of Scott City, Rocky Jerls of Puxico; a daughter, Jen Jerls of Puxico; four brothers, Bradley (Lorraine) Brown of Cape Girardeau, Arlen, Ronnie and Danny Brown of Whitewater; two sisters, Sylvia Jo Brown of Shawneetown, Joyce May of Whitewater; and a special friend, Jack May.. ...
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Linda Dinkins
(Obituary ~ 08/25/13)
BELL CITY, Mo. -- Linda Dinkins, 61, of Bell City passed away Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2013, at her home. She was born April 29, 1952, in Talihina, Okla. She was raised by Archie and Agnes Swarm as well as Geneva Grace and Elver Huff. Linda married Dallas Dinkins on April 5, 1996. He preceded her in death on March 3, 2013...
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Thomas Arnold
(Obituary ~ 08/25/13)
Family and friends of Thomas L. Arnold, former attorney in Benton, Mo., are invited to a remembrance gathering from 3 to 6:30 p.m. Aug. 31 at Scott City Knights of Columbus Hall. Arnold, 91, passed away Friday, April 19, 2013, in Green Valley, Ariz...
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Blaze destroys duplex
(Local News ~ 08/25/13)
No one was injured in a fire early Saturday morning at a duplex just off West Cape Rock Drive, a firefighter said. Assistant chief Kelly Allen of the East County Fire Protection District said the fire marshal is investigating the cause of the blaze, which destroyed the building...
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Water company to temporarily use well in Cairo
(Local News ~ 08/25/13)
CAIRO, Ill. -- Residents may notice changes in their tap water, according to a news release from Illinois American Water. The company, which supplies water to customers in Cairo, is switching to well water as it performs maintenance at the water treatment plant, the release stated...
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Poplar Bluff seizes Internet firm's assets
(Local News ~ 08/25/13)
By DAVID SILVERBERG ~ Daily American Republic POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. -- Assets owned by Poplar Bluff Internet were seized Thursday to partly satisfy a $206,787 judgment the city of Poplar Bluff obtained in Butler County Circuit Court. Butler County Sheriff's Department process server Jerry Armes executed the judgment while being accompanied by Poplar Bluff Street Department workers with a truck and a trailer...
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Baptism permits not needed on Ozark Riverways
(Local News ~ 08/25/13)
By DONNA FARLEY ~ Daily American Republic Groups are no longer required to obtain a special use permit to hold baptisms in the Ozark National Scenic Riverways, officials announced Thursday. The reversal in policy came after inquiries from U.S. Rep. Jason Smith (R-Salem, Mo.)...
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The '93 flood
(Editorial ~ 08/25/13)
Twenty years ago this summer, Southeast Missouri endured the biggest natural disaster in a generation. The Great Flood of 1993 was a monster that wouldn't go away. The river, relentless and heavy, remained above flood stage virtually all summer. On Aug. 8, 1993, it reached a peak of 48.49 feet, 16 feet above the 32-foot flood stage. It remained above flood stage for 126 consecutive days. The flood affected about 300 people and more than 100 buildings in Cape Girardeau...
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Speak Out 8/25/2013
(Speak Out ~ 08/25/13)
Sign of the times at the Little League World Series: Uniforms have a patch in yellow that says "I don't Cheat." WOW. Call your State Rep. Shelley Keeney, Sens. Claire McCaskill and Roy Blunt and Congressman Jason Smith! I just want to let everyone in Bollinger County know that the family services is five employees short for the county. ...
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Prayer 8-25
(Prayer ~ 08/25/13)
Lord Jesus, we praise you for you are our Savior, rescuer, deliverer, protector and healer. Amen.
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Area calendar
(Community Sports ~ 08/25/13)
Basketball Coaches Clinic: The Southeast Missouri Basketball Coaches Association will hold its 2013 coaches clinic Sept. 28 at the Jackson High School gym. Speakers will be Southeast Missouri State coach Dickey Nutt, SIU Carbondale associate head coach Tom Hankins, Shawnee (Ill.) Community College coach John Sparks, Sikeston High School coach Gregg Holifield, Republic High School coach Trevyor Fisher, Kirkwood High School coach Bill Gunn and Missouri Basketball Coaches Association executive director Denny Hunt. ...
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Young Redhawks defense will be tested
(College Sports ~ 08/25/13)
Southeast Missouri State's defense was especially hit hard by graduation as the unit returns just three starters from last year's squad that went 3-8 overall and a seventh-place 2-6 in the nine-team Ohio Valley Conference. The Redhawks' top four tacklers a year ago, and five of their top six, were seniors. Seniors also accounted for all eight of Southeast's league low total of quarterback sacks...
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Redhawks have experience on offensive side
(College Sports ~ 08/25/13)
Southeast Missouri State's offense is the team's most experienced unit, returning six starters from last year's squad that went 3-8 overall and a seventh-place 2-6 in the nine-team Ohio Valley Conference. The Redhawks' offense has primarily relied on a strong rushing attack in recent years, leading the OVC and ranking among the 10 FCS rushing teams each of the past three years...
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Southeast Missouri State gymnasts claim fifth No. 1 ranking for GPA
(College Sports ~ 08/25/13)
The Southeast Missouri State women's gymnastics team is back on top of the nation academically. It was announced Friday that, for the fifth time in seven years, Southeast posted the highest cumulative grade-point average among all NCAA programs as recognized by the National Association of Collegiate Gymnastics Coaches/Women...
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Cards' Wainwright dominates in 15th win
(Professional Sports ~ 08/25/13)
The Redbirds' ace struck out nine Braves in a 3-1, complete-game victory
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Cardinals place struggling Westbrook on 15-day DL
(Professional Sports ~ 08/25/13)
ST. LOUIS -- Right-hander Jake Westbrook was placed on the 15-day disabled list by the St. Louis Cardinals because of a lower back strain. The move, announced on Friday, is retroactive to Thursday. Cardinals manager Mike Matheny said rookie left-hander Tyler Lyons will take Westbrook's spot in the rotation Monday against Cincinnati...
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Rams rookie Ogletree shines in exhibition loss to Broncos
(Professional Sports ~ 08/25/13)
St. Louis lost 27-26 despite the strong showing by the first-round draft pick
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Music fills downtown Oran
(Local News ~ 08/25/13)
Madison Ramsey, 12, sings during the talent show at Oran Downtown Daze on Saturday in Oran, Mo. This is the first year for the community festival, which featured food, music, arts and crafts, the talent show and several beauty pageants. Ramsey finished second in the talent contest...
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Mollie White donated 20 inches of hair in daughter's memory
(Community ~ 08/25/13)
Mollie White, a resident of the Life Care Center in Cape Girardeau, couldn't hold back her tears as her long, dark hair was being cut. "I hope Sabrina is proud of me," said White, 54. White was overcome with emotion in the Life Care Center salon Monday because her hair was being donated in memory of her daughter, Sabrina White, who passed away in 2006 after a two-year battle with cancer. ...
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Tourney helps couple realize goal of overseas missions
(Community ~ 08/25/13)
Stephen and Candice Schroeder are taking the first steps in their journey to be missionaries overseas. On Aug. 17, about 60 people participated in a Wiffle ball golf tournament to help them on their way. Held at the Martin Tree Farm Wiffle Ball Golf Course in Cape Girardeau, the First Fruits Charity Wiffle ball golf tournament helped raise money to send the Cape Girardeau couple to New Tribes Bible Institute in Jackson, Mich., where they'll undergo two years of training -- studying the Bible, understanding how to learn languages, how to translate the Bible and how to exist in the jungle and other harsh climates and environments.. ...
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