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Cardinals post second straight walk-off win vs. Pirates
(Professional Sports ~ 07/09/14)
Wong's ninth-inning home run came less than 24 hours after Adams' winning blast
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Captive deer to stay under control of Conservation
(Local News ~ 07/09/14)
With Gov. Jay Nixon's veto of two bills, captive deer will remain under the control of the Missouri Department of Conservation. Had the bills been approved, captive cervids (deer) would have been considered livestock, which would give the state's Department of Agriculture control of their care...
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Southeast Hospital Opens New Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
(Submitted Story ~ 07/09/14)
Southeast Hospital ushered in a new era in neonatal care on Tuesday, July 8, moving five babies into the new, family-centered Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. The eight-suite unit replaces an older facility. The new unit consists of single-family suites, creating private areas for families to bond with their babies. The well-baby nursery and family waiting room also were renovated as part of the project...
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Cape police test officer-worn cameras
(Local News ~ 07/09/14)
Cape Girardeau's scofflaws might want to make sure they're ready for their close-ups before committing any crimes in the next few weeks. For the next four to six weeks, the Cape Girardeau Police Department will be testing body-worn cameras for patrol officers, said Darin Hickey, public information officer for the department...
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Undefeated Chaffee Cardinals
(Submitted Photo ~ 07/09/14)
The Chaffee Cardinals 8U team recently had an undefeated season with a final record of 15-0. This picture shows the team after they won the Chaffee Tournament in Chaffee, MO on June 30, 2014 and proudly wearing their hard-earned medals. Players were: Colin Menz, Drake Robertson, Connor Berry, Easton Fowler, Tanner Estep, Logan Menz, Kade Atkins, Aiden Kinder, Michael Foulk, Carter Cossou, Eli Glueck, Luke Seyer and Tyler Ramsey. ...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 07/09/14)
Today is Wednesday, July 9, the 190th day of 2014. There are 175 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On July 9, 1944, during World War II, American forces secured Saipan as the last Japanese defenses fell. On this date:...
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Mary Kasten, new movie and service for state senators
(Column ~ 07/09/14)
Congratulations to Mary Kasten for winning the Southeast Missourian Spirit of America award. Like the energizer bunny, she keeps going in promoting things that are good for America, Missouri and Cape Girardeau. About 50 years ago, Mary and her husband Mel were part of a small group in which I participated in studying Americanism and the communist threat...
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Immigration and the president
(Column ~ 07/09/14)
To keep a conspiracy, a lie or an illegal act in check, you must first have a code of silence. Participants in a conspiracy must abide by a spoken or unspoken understanding that the wayward deed will unravel if anyone breaks that bond of silence. And, it goes without saying, that the fewer involved, the less chance that someone will say the wrong words and the truth will begin to surface...
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Fun awaits at annual Southeast Missourian Jr. Park & Rec day
(Editorial ~ 07/09/14)
The weather this summer has been spectacular. The heat and humidity that typically greets us this time of year have been mild. This reprieve from heat has been perfect for enjoying outdoor activities. On Friday there will be plenty of activities taking place at the Osage Community Centre for the Southeast Missourian Jr. Park & Rec Day...
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Speak Out 7/9/14
(Speak Out ~ 07/09/14)
Your taxes will go up if you do not get out and vote Aug. 5. There are two tax increases: Proposition K, which is "for the kids." This is a tax with no oversight. There are social workers in every school to take care of kids and refer them to numerous social programs and church programs. ...
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Tree topples onto coaster; riders left dangling
(National News ~ 07/09/14)
SANTA CLARITA, Calif. -- An entire tree fell onto a roller coaster's tracks in California, dislodging the front car and keeping nearly two dozen riders hanging 20 to 30 feet in the air for hours, according to the state agency that investigates workplace accidents...
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DEA employees encountered man left in cell for days
(National News ~ 07/09/14)
SAN DIEGO -- Four U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration employees saw or heard a handcuffed college student who was kept in a San Diego cell for five days without food or water, but they did nothing because they assumed someone else was responsible, investigators said Tuesday in a report that faulted the workers and other officials for an incident that led to nationwide changes in the agency's detention policies...
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Virginia James
(Obituary ~ 07/09/14)
MARBLE HILL, Mo. -- Virginia Myrtle James, 93, of Marble Hill passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2014, at Jackson Manor in Jackson. She was born Aug. 24, 1920, in Knob Lick, Missouri, daughter of Patrick and Flora Marshall Acuff. She and Dale Randolph James were married May 16, 1946. He preceded her in death June 30, 1975...
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Joyce Barnett
(Obituary ~ 07/09/14)
Joyce Barnett, 80, of Scott City died Monday, July 7, 2014, at her home. She was born Sept. 13, 1933, in St. Louis, to Alvie Thomas and Oneita Faye Davis Mincher. She married Billy Gene Barnett Sr. Feb. 2, 1952. Joyce was a real estate agent. She is survived by her husband, Billy of Scott City; two sons, Billy (Mary) Barnett Jr. ...
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Births 7/9/14
(Births ~ 07/09/14)
Son to Shawn J. Wente and Shannon R. Brady of Jackson, Southeast Hospital, 9:42 p.m. Saturday, June 28, 2014. Name, Brantley James. Weight, 7 pounds. Fourth child, third son. Ms. Brady is the former Shannon Meyer, daughter of John and Ruth Ann Meyer of Cape Girardeau. She is employed at Southeast HealthPoint Rehab. Wente is the son of Jim and Rose Wente of Jackson. He is employed with SoutheastHEALTH Information Systems...
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Jackson police report 7/9/14
(Police/Fire Report ~ 07/09/14)
The Jackson Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrest Summonses Thefts Miscellaneous...
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Cape Girardeau police report 7/9/14
(Police/Fire Report ~ 07/09/14)
The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests Summonses Assault Thefts Burglaries Miscellaneous...
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Forgotten vials of smallpox found in storage room
(National News ~ 07/09/14)
ATLANTA -- A government scientist cleaning an old storage room at a research center near Washington made a startling discovery last week -- decades-old vials of smallpox packed away and forgotten in a cardboard box. The six glass vials were intact and sealed, and scientists haven't establish whether the virus is dead or alive, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Tuesday...
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Pharmacist charged in theft of 200,000 pills
(National News ~ 07/09/14)
NEW YORK -- A major hospital's former pharmacy chief stole nearly 200,000 oxycodone pills from the medical center over more than five years and has been charged under a state drug-kingpin law more often aimed at accused street dealers, narcotics prosecutors said Tuesday...
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Woman allowed to break lease on suspected killer's home
(State News ~ 07/09/14)
ST. LOUIS -- A woman who discovered her rental home was the likely site of several slayings by a suspected serial killer is moving out early after appealing to St. Louis public housing officials when her landlord wouldn't budge. KMOV-TV reported Tuesday that Catrina McGhaw rented a house in Ferguson, Missouri, that was once home to Maury Troy Travis...
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Gov. Nixon vetoes bill closing records of fraud tips
(State News ~ 07/09/14)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Gov. Jay Nixon vetoed legislation that would have closed records of waste and fraud reported to the lieutenant governor's office. Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder does not generally investigate such allegations across state government but had wanted to start a website to take tips...
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Missouri lawyer pleads guilty to bank robbery
(State News ~ 07/09/14)
WARRENTON, Mo. -- A 64-year-old lawyer and businessman who already had admitted to robbing three banks pleaded guilty Tuesday another bank heist and to shooting a Missouri trooper. Warren Gladders of Wentzville pleaded guilty to five felony charges in Warren County Circuit Court in the September armed robbery at the First Bank of Marthasville. ...
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River hampers efforts to salvage sunken towboat
(State News ~ 07/09/14)
ST. LOUIS -- The Coast Guard may have to wait another month for the rain-swollen Mississippi River to subside before attempting to salvage a towboat that inexplicably sunk with 10,000 gallons of diesel fuel aboard, a spokesman said Tuesday. The 70-foot, 140-ton Jim Marko went down July 1 on the Illinois side of the river near St. Louis, posing a potential environmental headache involving the diesel...
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Nixon leans against right-to-farm ballot measure
(State News ~ 07/09/14)
COLUMBIA, Mo. -- Gov. Jay Nixon said Tuesday he is leaning toward opposing an August ballot measure that would insert a right to farm in the Missouri Constitution, ending his silence on the subject. The farming amendment was referred to the ballot by Missouri's Republican-led Legislature, with the support of some Democrats, and has been officially endorsed by the Missouri Republican State Committee...
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Collective seeks to ensure teens' success in county
(Local News ~ 07/09/14)
Representatives from a group of local agencies have been meeting to figure out how they can improve youths' futures in Cape Girardeau County. Melissa Stickel, director of community development at United Way of Southeast Missouri, told the Success By 6 Leadership Team on Tuesday that the group, with a working title of Collective Impact in Education, has met for six months. Facilitated by United Way, it includes large and small youth-service organizations...
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Deadline to register to vote in primary election is today
(Local News ~ 07/09/14)
The voter registration deadline for the Aug. 5 primary election is today. To register to vote in Cape Girardeau County, residents must submit a voter registration application to the county clerk's office. Voters may register at: Online registration can be found at sos.mo.gov/votemissouri/request.php...
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Annual Parks and Rec Day to usher in fun
(Local News ~ 07/09/14)
The Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation Department knows how to celebrate National Parks and Recreation Month. With games and ice cream, of course. The department will host its annual Parks and Rec Day on Friday, when people of all ages can enjoy a petting zoo, obstacle courses, Nerf wars and ice cream. The best part, said recreation coordinator Cassie Essner, is it's all free...
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Tow truck driver leads cops to burglary suspect
(Local News ~ 07/09/14)
Information from a tow-truck driver helped authorities arrest a suspected burglar and recover guns and electronics stolen from at least two homes in Butler County. "The homeowners returned home from vacation and found their house had been broken into," said Butler County sheriff's deputy Travis Huddleston. " ... Their truck had been stolen [along with] numerous electronics and firearms."...
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Man admits to shooting wife because 'I got tired of her'
(Local News ~ 07/09/14)
NAYLOR, Mo. -- A Naylor man faces domestic assault charges after allegedly shooting his wife during an argument Saturday morning. Bobby S. Leonard, 59, was charged Saturday with first-degree domestic assault and armed criminal action or first-degree domestic assault...
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2 arrested in connection with Sonic heist
(Local News ~ 07/09/14)
MALDEN, Mo. -- A Fisk, Missouri, man is among two being held in the Dunklin County Jail on charges stemming from a Saturday afternoon robbery at the Sonic Drive-In in Malden. Jesse T. Sandage of Fisk and Davine S. Donnelly of Buffalo, Missouri, were charged Sunday with second-degree robbery and kidnapping by Dunklin County Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Jonce Chidister...
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Police seek suspect in home burglary
(Local News ~ 07/09/14)
Cape Girardeau police are looking for whoever was responsible for a residential burglary Monday night on Montgomery Street. A woman called police about 10:30 p.m. Monday to report she had just returned to her home in the 1700 block of Montgomery Street and was unlocking her front door when she heard two gunshots from inside, said Darin Hickey, public information officer for the Cape Girardeau Police Department...
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Fourth person arrested in connection with Mississippi County killing
(Local News ~ 07/09/14)
CHARLESTON, Mo. -- A fourth person is in custody in connection with the murder of a Poplar Bluff, Missouri, man. The Mississippi County Sheriff's Department reported the arrest Monday afternoon of a Mississippi County man in connection with the murder of Derell Davis. Davis' body, which had multiple lacerations to the neck and abdomen, was discovered by fishermen Saturday evening in the Drinkwater Sewer in northern Mississippi County...
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Redburn makes first appearance as Southeast Missouri State softball coach
(College Sports ~ 07/09/14)
Southeast's new softball coach was officially introduced on campus Tuesday
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River's rise may not be as severe as once feared
(State News ~ 07/09/14)
ST. LOUIS -- The Mississippi River continued its slow rise Tuesday at several Missouri and Illinois towns, but there was reason for optimism after overnight rainfall wasn't as bad as predicted. Spurred by heavy recent rains to the north, the Mississippi rose quickly over the past two weeks, reaching major flood levels from central Iowa south to near St. Louis. Storms brought strong winds, hail and still more rain to northern Missouri and western Illinois Monday night and Tuesday morning...
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Obama urges $3.7 billion for border crisis
(National News ~ 07/09/14)
WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama appealed to Congress on Tuesday for $3.7 billion in emergency spending to deal with the immigration crisis on the nation's southern border, where unaccompanied children have shown up by the thousands in a human drama that's causing a political storm in Washington and beyond...
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1956 Grand Canyon crash game-changer in air travel
(National News ~ 07/09/14)
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. -- In the mid-1950s, air travel was a shadow of the highly advanced operation of checks and rules seen today. The skies were largely uncontrolled, and pilots outside major U.S. cities relied on sight to avoid catastrophes. Then, two commercial airplanes crashed over the Grand Canyon in June 1956, killing all 128 people aboard in the deadliest aviation disaster of the time and helping spur an overhaul to flight safety. ...
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Israelis begin an offensive; Gaza fires back with rockets
(International News ~ 07/09/14)
JERUSALEM -- Israel on Tuesday launched its largest offensive in the Gaza Strip in nearly two years, carrying out an aerial assault on scores of targets and killing 25 people in what officials called an open-ended operation aimed at ending weeks of heavy rocket fire...
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Ukraine gets aggressive on separatists
(International News ~ 07/09/14)
DONETSK, Ukraine -- Ukraine's government took an increasingly aggressive stance Tuesday toward pro-Russia separatists, vowing to expunge them from their reduced area of control and imposing new conditions before peace talks can restart. But as the military moves to encircle rebel-held territory in eastern Ukraine, the government also said it would stop using air and artillery strikes that drove the rebels from other towns so as to avoid terrorizing civilians...
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Area digest 7/9/14
(Community Sports ~ 07/09/14)
Ryan West shot an 80 to win the boys ages 16 to 19 Tour division at the Gateway PGA Junior Series event Monday at Bent Creek Golf Course. West finished four shots ahead of Derrick Garner. Conner McKiney (103) won the girls 16 to 19 Tour, while Brandon Wagner (84) won the boys 14 and 15 Tour...
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Jackson Junior Legion wins 10-7
(Community Sports ~ 07/09/14)
The Jackson Junior American Legion baseball team closed its regular season with a 10-7 victory over Pemiscot Senior Legion on Tuesday in Caruthersville, Missouri. Jackson scored five times in the third inning and used 2 1/3 innings of two-hit relief by winning pitcher Ben Maudie in the nine-inning game...
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Britain's luxury Rolls-Royce car sales soaring worldwide
(International News ~ 07/09/14)
LONDON -- They are rolling symbols of wealth and excess, starting at $263,000 a pop, with most buyers choosing custom options that can easily double the price. And they are more popular than ever before. Rolls-Royce reported a startling rise in demand for their distinctive cars Tuesday...
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Cardinals' Garcia to undergo thoracic surgery Friday
(Professional Sports ~ 07/09/14)
ST. LOUIS -- Cardinals left-hander Jaime Garcia will undergo thoracic outlet surgery Friday to relieve nerve issues in his pitching arm, shoulder and hand. Garcia and doctors believe the injury has dogged him for several years. Garcia referred to the procedure, which involved the removal of the first rib, as the "most logical and only option I have." He made the announcement on his 28th birthday...
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Nash sees young people as saviors of the future
(Entertainment ~ 07/09/14)
NEW YORK -- Graham Nash feels optimistic young people will once again change America for the better. So while he's frustrated by political ideals surrounding issues like global warming and marriage equality, he realizes "those powers against progress" will naturally run their course...
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Out of the past 7/9/14
(Out of the Past ~ 07/09/14)
The congregation of the New Testament Bible Baptist Church, 209 E. Cape Rock Dr., voted to disband on May 10; having acquired the property, the Calvary Road Chapel, a nondenominational church, is now holding services there; the pastor is the Rev. Alonzo Rhodes...
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Prayer 7/9/14
(Prayer ~ 07/09/14)
Father God, we glorify you for every good gift comes from you, our provider. Amen.
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Settlement reached in suit over Remington rifles
(National News ~ 07/09/14)
ST. LOUIS -- One of the nation's leading gun manufacturers has reached a settlement in a nationwide lawsuit claiming a popular hunting rifle has a defective trigger mechanism that can cause injury and death. Gun owner Ian Pollard sued Remington Arms Co. ...
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Stocks fall for a second day
(National News ~ 07/09/14)
NEW YORK -- Investors unloaded stocks for a second day ahead of a slew of corporate earnings that will help them determine whether a recent run-up in the market is justified. The selling Tuesday follows record closes last week. Internet companies bore the brunt of the declines. ...
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