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Southeast Missouri State's Tellor launches three HRs in finale of OVC baseball series
(College Sports ~ 03/31/14)
The Southeast first baseman blasted three HRs in an 11-1 win over the Skyhawks
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Troubled Normandy School District faces uncertain future
(State News ~ 03/31/14)
NORMANDY, Mo. -- While most school districts are already hiring new teachers and preparing for next fall, Normandy superintendent Ty McNichols is in something of a holding pattern. Normandy and the neighboring Riverview Gardens district are unaccredited and were forced by a Missouri Supreme Court ruling last summer to pay tuition and transportation costs for students wishing to attend better-performing districts. The move has all but bankrupted Normandy...
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Sociology comes back to Washington University
(State News ~ 03/31/14)
ST. LOUIS -- Washington University in St. Louis has announced plans to revive its sociology department. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported Washington University yanked the department in 1991. But university officials now say it will reinstitute the department, hiring professors and eventually again offering the major to students. Classes could begin as early as this fall. The university plans to hire two sociology professors a year for several years...
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Woman works to stop violence
(State News ~ 03/31/14)
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. -- Lynn Masterson knows firsthand that violent crimes harm more than just the victim. The St. Joseph woman lost a 15-year-old cousin about 20 years ago when another teen shot and killed him. Decades later, the pain of this remains -- but so does a purpose to stop violent deaths...
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2 arrested after bringing pot to Moberly jail
(State News ~ 03/31/14)
MOBERLY, Mo. -- Two women have been arrested after authorities accused them of bringing marijuana to a central Missouri jail. Officers with the North Missouri Drug Task Force and Moberly police arrested a 29-year-old woman from Harrison, Ark., and a 22-year-old Springfield, Mo., woman after they allegedly brought marijuana to the Moberly Correctional Facility, where they were visiting an inmate...
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No charges expected in Springfield hospital shooting
(State News ~ 03/31/14)
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Springfield authorities say no charges are expected from a hospital shooting last year that left one man dead and his wife wounded. A police report says 69-year-old Booker Cox died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the chest. He was hospitalized for renal failure. His 70-year-old wife was also shot but survived. The report says the shooting was a failed double-suicide...
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Federal institute releases final report on Joplin tornado
(State News ~ 03/31/14)
JOPLIN, Mo. -- A federal agency's final report about its technical investigation into the 2011 Joplin tornado calls for nationally accepted standards for building design and construction, and public shelters and emergency communications that the group says can significantly reduce tornado deaths...
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Missouri couple claim $96.5M Powerball prize
(State News ~ 03/31/14)
ST. CHARLES, Mo. -- Less than a week after they won a $96.5 million Powerball prize, an eastern Missouri husband and wife have already made big changes in their lives and big plans for their future. John and Susan Brands, both 49, of St. Charles, were identified Friday by the Missouri Lottery as the winners of the jackpot in the March 22 drawing...
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Greene County dealing with unclaimed dead
(State News ~ 03/31/14)
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- It's been years since a formal count, but officials now estimate the number of people who have died in Greene County with their remains unclaimed, sitting in a cabinet, is now about 200. The last count at Springfield Mortuary Service showed 182, but that number continues to grow as more of the county's deceased people are not tended to by family...
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Analysis: Property tax relief fades at Missouri Capitol
(State News ~ 03/31/14)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Not too long ago, Missouri legislators were clamoring to provide relief to elderly homeowners from rapidly rising property taxes. Then the housing bubble burst, home values fell in some areas, and so did state revenue. Lawmakers allowed the expiration of a state program that had helped offset local property tax hikes for some seniors and disabled residents...
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Veterans wilderness haven near Bloomfield 'big success'
(Local News ~ 03/31/14)
BLOOMFIELD, Mo. -- It's been nearly two years since the concept of making available a haven in the wilderness for disabled veterans became a reality in Stoddard County. When Tom Love and Alan Hedrick turned over a 125-acre tract of land southwest of Bloomfield in May 2012 to the Kenady-Hanks American Legion for the purpose of providing that safe haven, they didn't imagine how the facility would flourish and how many disabled veterans would visit Gobbler Ridge Farms...
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Pocahontas board chosen through write-in ballots
(Local News ~ 03/31/14)
When voters in Pocahontas go to the polls April 8, their ballots will be fill-in-the-blank, not multiple choice. No candidates' names appear on the ballot for the town's board of trustees, because no one filed to run. Instead, to fill the five seats on the board, residents will write in the names of candidates they deem worthy. The top five vote-getters will become board members, who then choose a mayor, clerk and treasurer, Pocahontas Mayor Mark Kasten said...
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Rural residents confront higher health-care costs
(National News ~ 03/31/14)
DENVER -- Bill Fales wanted a new baler and a better irrigation system for the 700-acre ranch where he raises grass-fed beef cattle, but he scrapped those plans when he saw his new health insurance premiums. His Cold Mountain Ranch is in western Colorado's Rocky Mountains, a rural area where outpatient services are twice as expensive as the state average. Fales recently saw his monthly premiums jump 50 percent, to about $1,800 a month...
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Cape assistant police chief Roger Fields dies at 50
(Local News ~ 03/31/14)
With "deep sadness" Sunday the Cape Girardeau Police Department announced the death of assistant chief Roger Fields, a news release said. He was 50. Fields died at a local hospital from "a complex medical condition," the release said. He had served the department for 26 years, starting in April 1988, according to the release...
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Historic convent slated for demolition
(State News ~ 03/31/14)
BEL-NOR, Mo. -- Standing inside a gutted chapel on the fringe of the University of Missouri-St. Louis, the director of facilities management on campus paused to take a whiff of the musty air. "Can you smell the mold?" Frank Kochin asked during a tour. "It's worse in the basement."...
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Business Notebook: Missouri comes out on top in gross job gains last year
(Business ~ 03/31/14)
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released business employment dynamics for the state, showing that from March to June last year, gross job gains exceeded gross job losses by more than 12,500 in private sector establishments. Gross job gains totaled 131,513 and gross job losses were 119,004...
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Common Core concerns aired at PAPER meeting
(Local News ~ 03/31/14)
Common Core is about loss of local control, centralization of education and minimum standards -- not high expectations, Stacy Shore, legislative liaison for Concerned Women of America of Missouri told an audience of 117 at the Rose Theatre on Sunday...
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Church to hold "Christmas" Spring Concert
(Submitted Story ~ 03/31/14)
Immaculate Conception Church in Jackson will hold its Spring Concert on Sunday, May 4th at 3:00P.M. at the church on Hope Street. The concert will actually be the Christmas Concert which was postponed twice during the winter months and will feature the Adult Choir, Choristers, Bells of Joy Ringers and 16 musicians. ...
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Advocates Rally at Capitol for Kids, Meet With Legislators
(Submitted Story ~ 03/31/14)
MEDIA ADVISORY Advocates Rally at Capitol for Kids, Meet With Legislators Social Media Opportunities: Twitter Handle: @mochildadvocacy Hashtag: #MOCAD2014 Interview/video opportunities: (On-site contact: Stephanie Joellenbeck 314-662-3189 (cell)...
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People on the Move 3/31/14
(Business ~ 03/31/14)
Dennis Lewis joined SoutheastHEALTH as senior operations manager. He will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations of SoutheastHEALTH's physician practices outside the hospital. Lewis has a bachelor's degree in communication from Central Methodist University in Fayette, Mo., and a master's degree in health administration form the University of Phoenix...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 03/31/14)
Today is Monday, March 31, the 90th day of 2014. There are 275 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On March 31, 1814, Paris was occupied by a coalition of Russian, Prussian and Austrian forces; the surrender of the French capital forced the abdication of Emperor Napoleon...
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Out of the past 3/31/14
(Out of the Past ~ 03/31/14)
Workers are raising the roof three feet above the doorway at one of the old IXL Manufacturing handle-factory buildings in Jackson; this will allow some of the larger pieces of equipment that make up the Oldtimers Agricultural Museum at Altenburg, Mo., to be moved into the new museum quarters; the move should begin tomorrow...
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‘Noah' rises to top of box office with $44M debut
(Entertainment ~ 03/31/14)
LOS ANGELES -- After weathering a sea of controversy, "Noah" arrived in first place at the weekend box office. Paramount's biblical epic starring Russell Crowe in the titular role opened with $44 million, according to studio estimates Sunday. The take on the tale of Noah's Ark from "Black Swan" director Darren Aronofsky led some religious groups to claim the story had been inaccurately depicted and prompted Paramount to add a disclaimer to marketing materials noting that "artistic license has been taken" in telling the story.. ...
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Speak Out 3/31/14
(Speak Out ~ 03/31/14)
I am so totally embarrassed of the Legislature in the state of Missouri for the bill they just passed for the right to have a rodeo. That is pathetic. That is just plain sad and pathetic. Why would they need to pass such a stupid bill? These men act like seventh- graders. It's pitiful. They don't even act like adults...
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Opening Day 2014: Welcome back baseball
(Editorial ~ 03/31/14)
The National League champion St. Louis Cardinals start the season on the road today in Cincinnati against the Reds. This year's team has a lot to like, and here are a few things to watch for this season. Manager Mike Matheny's challenge will be to find time off for the prize catcher. A full season takes its toll on any player's body. The Cardinals are used to playing in October, so to keep Molina fresh, it will be important to give him time off -- regardless of whether Molina wants it...
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Jackson police report 3/31/14
(Police/Fire Report ~ 03/31/14)
The Jackson Fire Department responded to the following calls Friday:...
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Cape Girardeau fire report 3/31/14
(Police/Fire Report ~ 03/31/14)
The Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls Saturday:...
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Cape Girardeau police report 3/31/14
(Police/Fire Report ~ 03/31/14)
The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. DWI...
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Helen Rudisaile
(Obituary ~ 03/31/14)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Helen M. Rudisaile, 87, of Perryville died Friday, March 28, 2014, at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis. She was born Feb. 27, 1927, in Perry County, the daughter of William and Elsie Hoffman Clifton. She and Roy R. Rudisaile were married Sept. 14, 1947. He preceded her in death Dec. 23, 1990...
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Sheridan Prevallet
(Obituary ~ 03/31/14)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Sheridan Prevallet, 71, of Perryville died Saturday, March 29, 2014, at Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Crystal City, Mo. She was born Jan. 18, 1943, in St. Louis, daughter of Jesse and Thurn Meininger Kiefer. She and Dale Prevallet were married April 25, 1964. He survives in Perryville...
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Monica Popp
(Obituary ~ 03/31/14)
Monica Lynn Popp, 42, of Jackson walked into God's heavenly arms Saturday, March 29, 2014. She was born Sept. 14, 1971, in Independence, Mo., to Lynn Paul Ainsworth and JoAnn Strack Fee. Monica and Roger Popp were married on Nov. 1, 1997, at Cape Girardeau...
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Helen Humes
(Obituary ~ 03/31/14)
Helen B. Humes, 91, of Jackson passed away Friday, March 28, 2014, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. She was born Dec. 27, 1922, in Neelys Landing, daughter of Charles F. and Bessie Lou Sides Clingingsmith. Helen and Leroy Humes were married July 22, 1943. He passed away July 5, 2001...
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John Dybell
(Obituary ~ 03/31/14)
John S. Dybell, 92, of Jackson died Sunday, March 30, 2014, at his home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Crain Funeral Home of Cape Girardeau.
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Some of the proposals for tackling student debt
(Business ~ 03/31/14)
President Barack Obama and lawmakers in Congress are debating how to address the issue of rising student loan debt, something experts say is contributing to the widening gap between the rich and everyone else. Some of the proposals:n Obama has proposed extending the "pay-as-you-earn" repayment plan to all student borrowers. The program limits student loan payments based on income but is only available to borrowers who took out loans after October 2007...
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Safety agency missed Cobalt clues
(Business ~ 03/31/14)
DETROIT -- For years, the U.S. government's auto safety watchdog sent form letters to worried owners of the Chevrolet Cobalt and other General Motors small cars, saying it didn't have enough information about problems with unexpected stalling to establish a trend or open an investigation...
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Cardinals open season today vs. Reds
(Professional Sports ~ 03/31/14)
CINCINNATI -- No waiting for one of the NL Central's longstanding rivalries to resume. The Cardinals and Reds can start playing their annual game of look-who's-in-first right from the first pitch. The defending National League champions will open the season in Cincinnati this afternoon, only the second time in the last 20 years that they've squared off to start the season. It's an appropriate beginning -- the season often ends with one of those two at the top...
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$270M chocolate plant is proof of U.S. sweet tooth
(Business ~ 03/31/14)
TOPEKA, Kan. -- Americans aren't losing their taste for chocolate. Need proof? Look to Kansas, where candy giant Mars Inc. is operating its first new plant in 35 years to churn out millions of sweets every day. Company officials had a grand opening Thursday for the sprawling, $270 million chocolate plant -- which they say exists mostly to meet U.S. demand for its M&M's and Snickers-brand candy...
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Austin Peay uses four-run inning to defeat Southeast Missouri State softball team
(College Sports ~ 03/31/14)
The Southeast Missouri State softball team built an early lead before committing costly errors in the late innings and fell 6-2 to Austin Peay in the final game of a three-game series Sunday at the Southeast Softball Complex. The Redhawks, 7-18 overall and 2-5 in Ohio Valley Conference play, failed to carry over their offensive outburst from Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader...
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Seabed of jet hunt zone mostly flat with one trench
(International News ~ 03/31/14)
WELLINGTON, New Zealand -- Two miles beneath the sea surface where satellites and planes are looking for debris from the missing Malaysian jet, the ocean floor is cold, dark, covered in a squishy muck of dead plankton and -- in a potential break for the search -- mostly flat. The troubling exception is a steep, rocky drop ending in a deep trench...
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Mudslide death toll rises to 21; search dogs to rest
(National News ~ 03/31/14)
DARRINGTON, Wash. -- Many of the dogs essential in the search for victims of the deadly mudslide that buried a mountainside community will take a two-day break, rescue crews said Sunday, as the official death toll rose and more bodies were recovered...
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U.S., Russia talks fail to end Ukraine deadlock
(International News ~ 03/31/14)
PARIS -- The United States and Russia agreed Sunday that the crisis in Ukraine requires a diplomatic resolution, but four hours of talks between U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov failed to break a tense East-West deadlock over how to proceed...
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Prayer 3/30/14
(Prayer ~ 03/31/14)
O Lord Jesus, we sing praises to you for you are the name above all names. Amen.
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Microsoft's Office apps for iPad ushers in new era
(Business ~ 03/31/14)
Microsoft has released an iPad version of its popular Office software suite, a breakthrough heralding a new era under a CEO who promises to focus more on the devices that people are using instead of trying to protect the company's lucrative Windows franchise...
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