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Kansas City hospital research helps children
(State News ~ 12/08/14)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Research at Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City is helping parents understand their children with neurological and developmental disorders. Hospital researchers published their findings on 119 such children last week. The Kansas City Star reported they mapped the children's entire exome, the 1 to 2 percent of the human genome responsible for most genetic disorders...
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Missouri Muslim boy's slaying being investigated as hate crime
(State News ~ 12/08/14)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Friends of a Muslim teenager who was run down and killed in a crash that's being investigated as a possible hate crime said they had been alarmed in recent weeks by someone driving around with anti-Islamic messages painted on a vehicle...
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Mo. bill would set deadline to finish ballots
(State News ~ 12/08/14)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- A Missouri lawmaker has filed legislation intended to save the state thousands of dollars on elections by setting deadlines for altering proposals on the ballot. State Sen. Will Kraus, a Lee's Summit Republican running for secretary of state in 2016, drafted a bill that would set a deadline of eight weeks before an election to make changes to ballot initiatives or referendum, about two weeks earlier than the generally accepted standard...
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Mo. high court to hear gun-rights case
(State News ~ 12/08/14)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Just months after Missouri voters approved stronger constitutional gun rights, the new amendment is being put to the test by a convicted drug dealer who is citing it as a reason why his former felony shouldn't disqualify him from carrying a gun...
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Missouri nuns break bread 9M times over
(State News ~ 12/08/14)
CLYDE, Mo. -- When Pope Francis comes to Philadelphia for the World Meeting of Families next year, Sister Lynn D'Souza hopes to have the work of the Benedictine Sisters of Perpetual Adoration there, too. "In 1993, when Pope John Paul was in Denver for World Youth Day, we had the privilege of being able to provide the altar breads for that," Sister Lynn said. "We would love to be a part of this historic moment as well."...
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Cairo, Mounds officials meet to curb violence
(Local News ~ 12/08/14)
CAIRO, Ill. -- About two dozen officials from Cairo and Mounds, Illinois, met Thursday to discuss youth violence between the two towns.
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Statistics lacking in debate over police behavior
(National News ~ 12/08/14)
Ferguson, Missouri. Cleveland, Ohio. Staten Island, New York. Eutawville, South Carolina. In each place, individuals -- all unarmed except for a child carrying a pellet gun -- died at the hands of police officers. All of the dead were black. The officers involved, white...
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Attacks on Pearl Harbor commemorated during observance at Mississippi River
(Local News ~ 12/08/14)
About 10 people gathered Sunday at the Cape Girardeau riverfront to remember those who died at Pearl Harbor, marking the United States' entry into World War II. On Dec. 7, 1941, the Imperial Japanese Navy conducted a surprise military strike at the naval base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. It was supposed to be a time of discussing peace, but the attack killed approximately 2,500 people and injured another 1,000...
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Barge Tows Loose on the Mississipi North of Wittenburg
(Submitted Photo ~ 12/08/14)
Took a plane ride with a friend yesterday. He had noticed several barge tows pulled over to the Mississippi's banks close to Cape, and wanted to see if he could find out why. Flying north toward Tower rock, we discovered that several coal barges had broken loose upstream from Wittenburg...
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Holiday Dancers Perform at Sounds of the Season
(Submitted Photo ~ 12/08/14)
Dancers with the Academy of Dance Arts perform at a packed house at the Sounds of the Season concert on Sunday, Dec. 7, at Cape Bible Chapel. The concert benefits cancer patients through the Southeast Cancer Center Patient Experience Fund. The Sounds of the Season concert will air on KFVS and WQWQ television stations during the holiday season. ...
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Jackson Middle School Students of the Month for December
(Submitted Photo ~ 12/08/14)
Jackson Middle School Students of the Month for December and school officials, from left: (front row) Herizahn Webb, Mallorie Coffee, Hunter Bilek and Riley Wiseman; (second row) Assistant Principal Mike Martin, Makenna Wessell, Liza Schell, Jeremy Brown, Nic Jiminez, Kyle Seabaugh and Principal Janelle Pope. Not pictured: Celena Looman. SoutheastHEALTH recognizes these students in its role as a Partner in Education with Jackson Middle School...
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Cape Girardeau County Transit Authority's buses, taxis will probably 'hit 200,000 rides this year'
(Local News ~ 12/08/14)
Whether it's for work, shopping or doctors' appointments, many Cape Girardeau residents turn to public transit as the primary way to travel around town. Some of the more frequent riders of the Cape Girardeau County Transit Authority's fixed bus routes don't have a personal vehicle, but said that fact doesn't inhibit their travels around the city...
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Plans unfolding for Dexter Health Campus
(Local News ~ 12/08/14)
DEXTER, Mo. -- With the promise of providing a needed choice for health care closer to home, Saint Francis Medical Partners is planning a presence in Dexter with the construction of its Dexter Health Campus, a facility of more than 45,000 square feet to be housed at U.S. 60 and Harris Drive...
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Defending champion Jackson receives top seed for Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament
(High School Sports ~ 12/08/14)
The Jackson and Central basketball teams met for the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament title a year ago.
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New Salem United Methodist Women
(Submitted Story ~ 12/08/14)
December 3, 2014. The New Salem United Methodist Women's Unit met at the Church Fellowship Hall with 14 members and 11 husbands and Pastor Steven Koerner as guests for a catered meal for their Christmas Party. We are giving donation to the Southeast Missourian for gifts for the Elderly for Christmas and a donation to Hope House in Jackson, MO...
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SOUTHERN ILLINOIS AIDS Holiday Project Seeks Family Sponsors
(Submitted Story ~ 12/08/14)
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS AIDS Holiday Project Seeks Family Sponsors The Southern Illinois AIDS Holiday Project is working to meet the needs of 150 low-income households impacted by HIV / AIDS in the 22 southern-most counties of Illinois. Additional family sponsors are needed to help make this project a success...
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Howie the cat ornaments being sold to benefit retired greyhounds
(Submitted Story ~ 12/08/14)
Busch Pet Products is selling it's 2014 Howie the cat ornament to benefit retired racing greyhounds. All proceeds from the sale of the commemorative ornament will go to the Greyhound Pets of America-Cape Girardeau Chapter. There are a limited number of ornaments available and they are $5 each. ...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 12/08/14)
Today is Monday, Dec. 8, the 342nd day of 2014. There are 23 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Dec. 8, 1941, the United States entered World War II as Congress declared war against Imperial Japan, a day after the attack on Pearl Harbor...
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U.S. sends 6 prisoners from Guantanamo to Uruguay
(International News ~ 12/08/14)
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay -- Six prisoners held for 12 years at Guantanamo Bay have arrived as refugees in Uruguay, a South American nation with only a tiny Muslim population, amid a renewed push by President Barack Obama to close the prison. The six men -- four Syrians, a Tunisian and a Palestinian -- were detained as suspected militants with ties to al-Qaida in 2002 but were never charged...
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K-9 units useful for important police work
(Editorial ~ 12/08/14)
Some of the most overlooked cops walk with four legs. Police dogs serve the community. A recent story in the Southeast Missourian highlighted that Cape Girardeau is fortunate enough to have two police dogs, both German shepherds. These amazing dogs help in many different ways, from helping sniff out drugs to subduing fleeing suspects to serving as backup...
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Out of the past 12/8/14
(Out of the Past ~ 12/08/14)
Residents of Cape Girardeau awaken to the first snowfall of the season; the snow amounts to only one inch at the airport and slightly more in some parts of the city; still, it's enough to snarl morning rush hour traffic and close most area schools for the day...
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Speak Out 12/8/14
(Speak Out ~ 12/08/14)
Laura Simon is a world class photojournalist! I want to comment on those NFL players who raised their hands at the football game. That was very distasteful. I think they should apologize. That wasn't needed. They are going through that crap enough as it is, overdoing it. But, they love a camera and they love attention. I think Al Sharpton and his gang are the same way...
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'Hunger Games' tops slow weekend at the box office
(Entertainment ~ 12/08/14)
LOS ANGELES -- "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay -- Part 1" continues to dominate the domestic box office, but awards season hopefuls "Wild" and "The Imitation Game" proved their might with impressive limited release showings on this sleepy post-Thanksgiving weekend...
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Births 12/8/14
(Births ~ 12/08/14)
Daughter to James Edgar and Amy Nichole Cox III of Sikeston, Missouri, Saint Francis Medical Center, 11:34 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2014. Name, Lily Pearl. Weight, 6 pounds, 9 ounces. First child. Mrs. Cox is the former Amy Shaver, daughter of Greg and Donna Shaver of Jackson. She is a teacher with the Sikeston School District. Cox is the son of Jimmy and Wendy Cox of Sikeston. He is self-employed with Bootheel Striping and Asphalt...
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Scott City fire report 12/8/14
(Police/Fire Report ~ 12/08/14)
The Scott City Fire Department responded to the following calls. November 28 n At 5:21 p.m., emergency medical assist on Lake Shore Drive. n At 8:25 p.m., emergency medical assist on Interstate 55, mile marker 92. November 29 n At 8:30 a.m., emergency medical assist on Jefferson Avenue...
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Jackson fire report 12/8/14
(Police/Fire Report ~ 12/08/14)
JACKSON The Jackson Fire Department responded to the following calls Sunday: n A motor vehicle accident on Interstate 55. n A motor vehicle accident on St. Andrews Court.
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Debra Bentley
(Obituary ~ 12/08/14)
THEBES Ill. -- Debra Bentley, 57, of Thebes died Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, at Southeast Hospital. Arrangements incomplete at Crain Funeral Home in Anna, Illinois.
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Japan: Auto recall overhaul needed for global woes
(Business ~ 12/08/14)
TOKYO -- The top Japanese auto safety official acknowledged Friday that Japan's recall system needs an overhaul to better respond to global problems highlighted by the debacle over Takata air bags that can explode. "The framework in place now doesn't allow for that," Masato Sahashi, director of the recall office at the transport ministry, said in a telephone interview. "Japanese people are very worried about the safety of their cars."...
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People on the Move 12/8/14
(Business ~ 12/08/14)
Dr. Aravind Pothineni is a new member of Southeast Hospital's medical staff, according to a release from the organization. Pothineni, MD, obtained medical degrees through study in India, Pennsylvania and New York, and is now affiliated with Dr. Khalid Khan at Southeast Pulmonology. He is board certified in internal medicine, critical care and pulmonology...
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Business Notebook: National jobless rate remains at lowest level in six years
(Business ~ 12/08/14)
The Associated Press reported Friday that the jobless rate in the U.S. was 5.8 percent for the second month in a row and that 2014 is on track to be the best year for job growth since 1999. A November jobs report showed a 321,000-jobs gain during the month, which was the largest jump in almost three years. ...
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Police: Man swapped furniture while neighbors away
(National News ~ 12/08/14)
TACOMA, Wash. -- A Washington state man is accused of swapping furniture with his neighbors while they were away. The News Tribune reported the Lakewood man and a friend who is accused of helping him pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges of residential burglary...
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These retailers could use Christmas cheer
(Business ~ 12/08/14)
The holiday shopping season is always a make-or-break period for struggling retailers. But this year, the fight to grab shoppers has intensified, making it difficult for stores to use the season that accounts for about 20 percent of the retail industry's annual sales to bounce back...
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Cape Girardeau County Commission agenda 12/8/14
(Local News ~ 12/08/14)
Cape Girardeau County Commission 1 Barton Square, Jackson 9 a.m. today Open session n Approval of minutes -- Dec. 4 Communications/reports -- other elected officials n None at this time Public comments n Items listed on the agenda Routine business n Purchase orders...
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Matukewicz speaks to basketball coaches at seeding meeting for basketball tournament
(College Sports ~ 12/08/14)
Southeast Missouri State football coach Tom Matukewicz always jumps at the opportunity to talk to other coaches. His answer, he said, when he was asked to speak to a room full of coaches, officials and tournament organizers at the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament seeding meeting was, "Hell yes."...
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Rams record second straight shutout
(Professional Sports ~ 12/08/14)
LANDOVER, Md. -- On a day in which the St. Louis Rams finished off their first back-to-back set of shutouts since 1945 -- and made a not-so-subtle statement about getting the better of the Robert Griffin III trade -- they again sent a message that's bigger than football.
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Survivors mark Pearl Harbor anniversary
(National News ~ 12/08/14)
PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii -- Veterans who survived the Pearl Harbor attack that launched the United States into World War II attended Sunday's 73rd anniversary ceremony with the help of canes, wheelchairs and motorized scooters. Wearing purple orchid lei, about 100 Pearl Harbor and World War II survivors attended the ceremony overlooking a memorial that sits atop sunken battleship USS Arizona. Many of them arrived well before the sun came up...
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Prayer 12/8/14
(Prayer ~ 12/08/14)
Father God, we give you thanks for your promises are true. Amen.
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