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Jimmy Carter: 'I have cancer'
(National News ~ 08/13/15)
ATLANTA -- Former President Jimmy Carter revealed a recent liver surgery found cancer has spread in his body but gave few details about his prognosis in a brief statement released Wednesday. "Recent liver surgery revealed that I have cancer that now is in other parts of my body," Carter said in the statement released by the Carter Center. "I will be rearranging my schedule as necessary so I can undergo treatment by physicians at Emory Healthcare."...
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County finds it slow going to improve roads to Millersville mine
(Local News ~ 08/13/15)
Cape Girardeau County is having mixed success gaining property easements so two county roads near Millersville can be altered to accommodate truck traffic from a new sand mine. Capital Sand Proppants, owned by Capital Sand Co. Inc. of Jefferson City, Missouri, began mining and processing Northern White frac sand at a large site south of Highway 72 between Jackson and Millersville earlier this year...
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Man who played Santa accused of raping child
(Local News ~ 08/13/15)
A Jackson man is facing charges after allegedly sexually assaulting a child. Jeffery B. Moffat, 55, has been charged with first-degree statutory rape and first-degree statutory sodomy involving a 7-year-old. Moffat allegedly "knowingly had sexual intercourse" and "deviate sexual intercourse" with the girl, according to the complaint filed in the case. The incidents are alleged to have taken place between Aug. 1, 2014, and Jan. 31, 2015, in Cape Girardeau County...
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Broadway historic district may be expanded
(Local News ~ 08/13/15)
A collaboration between Old Town Cape and Southeast Missouri State University's Historic Preservation Program seeks to expand the boundaries of Cape Girardeau's downtown Broadway-Middle Commercial Historic District. The application, submitted to the State Historic Preservation Office for review in late July, would add the 600, 700 and 800 blocks of Broadway to the district...
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Coroner: Inmate dead after hanging himself in jail
(Local News ~ 08/13/15)
The suspect in a hostage situation near Miner, Missouri, has committed suicide. Gary Ray Corder Jr., 31, was pronounced dead Tuesday at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Scott County Coroner Scott Amick confirmed Wednesday. A news release from the Scott County Sheriff's Office said the inmate was found unconcious Tuesday in what appeared to be an attempted suicide and was transported to the hospital. ...
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Pink Up football game, jersey auction announced by Southeast Missouri State and Saint Francis Medical Center
(College Sports ~ 08/13/15)
The Pink Up game will be on Oct. 31 against Tennessee Tech. Game-worn jerseys can be bid on at pinkupcape.com for the next two months.
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chillin
(Submitted Photo ~ 08/13/15)
Mr. Cuddles chillin in his man chair
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Grassroots Lobbying Workshop
(Submitted Story ~ 08/13/15)
A Grassroots Lobbying Workshop is being held at the Cape Public Library on August 22, 9:30 am - 1:30 pm. Ryan Johnson, with Missouri Alliance for Freedom, is presenting the workshop. You will get an up close look at how a bill really becomes law, how a bill is killed, and how to navigate the House and the Senate. ...
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Dance for a Cause: MS Awareness Dance Competition on October 3, 2015
(Submitted Story ~ 08/13/15)
Seeking dancers and spectators to support cutting-edge research and life-changing programs and services for people living with MS at the First Annual Dance for a Cause: MS Awareness Dance Competition taking place on October 3rd at Southeast Missouri State University (North Rec Center) from 2 p.m. ...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 08/13/15)
Today is Thursday, August 13, the 225th day of 2015. There are 140 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On August 13, 1961, East Germany sealed off the border between Berlin's eastern and western sectors; within days, the Communist authorities began building a wall that would stand for the next 28 years...
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Old Town Cape brings home more hardware
(Editorial ~ 08/13/15)
Leaders of Old Town Cape recently returned home with some new hardware that recognizes the organization's efforts. The downtown organization was recognized at the 2015 Missouri Main Street Conference in Kansas City. The awards included the following: Adaptive Reuse award on behalf of Janus Development Group; Business Excellence award for Thomas R. ...
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Hooked on Science: Sound of gas
(Community ~ 08/13/15)
Materials n Two empty water bottles n Water n Alka-Seltzer Instructions STEP 1: Fill each of the bottles less than 1/4 of the way with water. STEP 2: Blow across the top of the bottles and observe. STEP 3: Add two Alka-Seltzer tablets to one of the bottles and observe...
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Three things Cape Girardeau students need to know as they head back to school
(Community ~ 08/13/15)
As students in the Cape Girardeau School District head back to the classrooms today, there are a few updates at the district to keep in mind -- from an amended dress code to updated technology and reporting systems. The Cape Girardeau School Board relaxed the district's dress code this summer, giving students more options for what to wear. ...
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Some districts battle shortage of teachers as school begins
(Community ~ 08/13/15)
OKLAHOMA CITY -- As students return to their classrooms this year, some may find fewer teachers waiting to greet them. Many schools -- particularly in places with growing populations and difficult working conditions -- are having a tough time getting enough teachers to fill all their jobs. Districts say they're struggling the most in areas such as math, science, special education and foreign languages...
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Out of the past: Aug. 13
(Out of the Past ~ 08/13/15)
While Jackson prepares for the opening of the 83rd edition of the American Legion Jackson Homecomers this evening, a committee has been created to try to resolve uptown merchants' complaints about the loss of business during the week-long event; some say the festivities are outgrowing the uptown location...
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As anniversary and protests fade, Ferguson looks ahead
(State News ~ 08/13/15)
FERGUSON, Mo. -- By Wednesday, police outnumbered protesters in the St. Louis suburb that launched the "Black Lives Matter" movement, signaling that the nightly demonstrations could be fading after the anniversary of Michael Brown's death. But Ferguson, and the issues that elevated it to national prominence, are sure to be closely watched in the months to come. A look at what's ahead:...
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Kansas City Diocese apologizes to victims of priest abuse
(State News ~ 08/13/15)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Catholic Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph has apologized to victims of priest sexual abuse and invited them to a series of prayer services, but some say the move is inadequate and does little to prevent abuse. The diocese sent letters last week from Archbishop Joseph F. ...
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Births 8/13/15
(Births ~ 08/13/15)
Son to Joseph Michael Wilson and Logan Renee Hunt of Jackson, Southeast Hospital, 3:45 a.m. Sunday, July 26, 2015. Name, Joseph Lorn. Weight, 6 pounds, 1 ounce. Second child, first son. Hunt is the daughter of David and Lisa Hunt of Jackson. Wilson is the son of Toni Wilson of Barnhart, Missouri...
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Lawyer defends action of cop fired after fatal shooting
(National News ~ 08/13/15)
ARLINGTON, Texas -- An attorney for a Texas police officer in training who fatally shot an unarmed, black college football player during a suspected burglary at a car dealership defended his client's actions Wednesday and rebuked those of the police chief who fired him...
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Speak Out 8/13/15
(Speak Out ~ 08/13/15)
Dr. Ben Carson is an absolutely brilliant and successful neurosurgeon. After listening to him in the first debate, I am convinced that he should return to full-time doctoring. Any two-way combination of Bush, Kasich and Rubio would stand a chance of beating Hillary and her likely running mate, U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio)...
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Jackson police report 8/13/15
(Police/Fire Report ~ 08/13/15)
The Jackson Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. n Jerry Looney, 36, 2094 Old Toll Road, No. 27, was arrested on a Jackson warrant for failure to appear on an original charge of speeding. n Gentry Matthews, 21, of St. Charles, Missouri, was arrested on suspicion of possession of less than 35 grams of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia...
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Cape Girardeau police report 8/13/15
(Police/Fire Report ~ 08/13/15)
The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. n A suspect was in custody pending formal charges of domestic assault. n Ryan M.H. Brock, 20, and Nicholas J. Bollinger, 20, both of Scott City, were arrested on suspicion of stealing iPhone cords at Wal-Mart, 3439 William St...
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Eleanor 'Ellie' Waterman
(Obituary ~ 08/13/15)
Eleanor M. "Ellie" Waterman, 91, of Cape Girardeau, formerly of Canton, Massachusetts, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2015, at The Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau. She was born Aug. 14, 1923, at home in Lakewood, Rhode Island, one of three children of Frederick and Mary Ann McCarron Grant...
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Joseph Warren Jr.
(Obituary ~ 08/13/15)
MINNITH, Mo. -- Joseph "J.D." Doyle Warren Jr., 75, of Ingleside on the Bay, Texas, died Saturday, July 4, 2015, at his home. He never recovered from two heart attacks. J.D. was born Nov. 8, 1939, in Minnith to Joseph Doyle Warren Sr. and Anna Ruth Lorentz. He was married June 9, 1967, to Sharon K. Sams, who survives him...
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Charles Ward
(Obituary ~ 08/13/15)
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. -- Charles W. Ward, son of the late Carnelia Ward, was born Aug. 5, 1942, in Pyletown, Missouri, and departed this life Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2015, at Kindred-St. Anthony's Hospital in St. Louis at the age of 73. Mr. Ward had worked as a plant manager for Ready Mix Concrete Co., he was a resident of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, and a veteran of the United States Air Force...
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Gordon Spencer
(Obituary ~ 08/13/15)
Gordon R. Spencer, 79, of Cape Girardeau died Monday, Aug. 10, 2015, at his home. He was born March 5, 1936, in Cortland, Ohio, son of Reed and Hazel Spencer. He married Fay Looney of East Prairie, Missouri on Sept. 15, 1962, in Merced, California. Gordon served three years in the Marine Corps and 23 years in the Air Force, retiring in 1980 with the rank of chief master sergeant. ...
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Rev. Dennis Clark Sr.
(Obituary ~ 08/13/15)
OLMSTED, Ill. -- The Rev. Dennis Ray Clark Sr., 67, of Olmsted passed away at 8:11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2015, at his home. The Rev. Clark was born March 18, 1948, in Dexter, Missouri, son of the late Viris Clark and Nelda Poole Clark. The Rev. Clark was a heavy machine operator with Union Local 318, an Army veteran and was a minister of the Crusaders for Christ Church in Mounds, Illinois...
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Sandra Riehn
(Obituary ~ 08/13/15)
Sandra K. Riehn, 68, of Cape Girardeau died Sunday, Aug. 9, 2015, at her home. She was born Oct. 4, 1946, in Bloomfield, Missouri, to John and Erma Cooper Ivy. She and Pete Riehn were married in 1972 in Cape Girardeau. He preceded her in death in 1974...
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Ex-Missouri senator Dempsey joins Gate Way Group lobbying firm
(State News ~ 08/13/15)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Missouri's former top senator has taken a new job with a St. Louis-based lobbying firm. The Gate Way Group said Wednesday former Senate president pro tem Tom Dempsey will serve as its director of business development and oversee efforts to expand its government affairs work to other states and the federal government...
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5-story building collapses in St. Louis; no known injuries
(State News ~ 08/13/15)
ST. LOUIS -- Firefighters are investigating the partial collapse of a five-story brick building in the Laclede's Landing area of downtown St. Louis. Part of the building gave way Wednesday. People were inside, but there were no reports of injuries. Fire officials say they believe everyone who was in the building is accounted for...
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Missouri attorney general candidate fights records request
(State News ~ 08/13/15)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- A Republican candidate for Missouri attorney general is pushing back against a Sunshine Law request for his emails and other records. Records provided Wednesday to The Associated Press show University of Missouri School of Law associate professor Josh Hawley argued against releasing his work emails and other documents...
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Springfield zoo losing popular Hippo
(State News ~ 08/13/15)
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- The Dickerson Park Zoo in Springfield says its popular hippopotamus is being moved to a zoo in Cincinnati. The Springfield News-Leader reported zoo officials say Henry the hippopotamus needs a better living space than the one he's had at the Dickerson Park Zoo for the last three years...
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Bond revoked for Kennett murder suspect
(Local News ~ 08/13/15)
KENNETT, Mo. -- A Kennett man charged with murder is in custody after his bond was revoked Wednesday. Allan Branum made an appearance in court at the Dunklin County Justice Center and was placed in handcuffs and led away. He had been granted a pass to travel to Cape Girardeau. ...
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Jackson School District sets tax-rate hearing for Aug. 25
(Local News ~ 08/13/15)
The Jackson School Board this week set the district's tax-rate hearing date for 7 p.m. Aug. 25 at the board office, 614 E. Adams St. The current tax rate is $3.80 per $100 of assessed valuation, the same as the previous school year. "We are still gathering information, but we do not expect that rate to change," said Wade Bartels, associate superintendent of finance and business operations...
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Suspect sought in shooting near Kennett
(Local News ~ 08/13/15)
KENNETT, Mo. -- The Dunklin County Sheriff's Department is looking for a suspect in connection with a shooting early Wednesday just outside the Kennett city limits. The shooting occurred at 6:45 a.m. in the 500 block of Sagebrush. One person was shot in the leg, but the injury was not considered life-threatening...
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Vote expected Monday on Poplar Bluff council applicants
(Local News ~ 08/13/15)
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. -- During a special meeting Tuesday that lasted fewer than 30 minutes, the Poplar Bluff City Council interviewed five applicants for a vacant at-large council member seat. Most candidates came forward with assurances they have no hidden agenda and professing a desire to help the community. Concerns about utility board autonomy, the Black River Coliseum, city hall and city finances also were highlighted during the brief conversations with candidates...
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Mom arrested for kidnapping 2 children
(Local News ~ 08/13/15)
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. -- Acting on information from Tennessee authorities, two young children allegedly kidnapped by their non-custodial mother were found early Tuesday morning at a South Poplar Bluff home and are back with their grandmother. About 8 p.m. Monday night, Poplar Bluff Police received a request for assistance from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation about a parental kidnapping, said Capt. Dave Sutton...
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ISIS affiliate in Egypt releases image of slain Croat captive
(International News ~ 08/13/15)
CAIRO -- A Croatian hostage abducted in Egypt by Islamic State militants has been beheaded, according to an image circulated Wednesday online -- a killing that, if confirmed, would be the first of its kind involving a foreign captive in the country, undermining government efforts to project stability and buttress an economic turnaround...
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Cuba dissidents won't attend U.S. Embassy event
(International News ~ 08/13/15)
WASHINGTON -- Cuban dissidents, so long the center of U.S. policy toward the island, won't be invited to Secretary of State John Kerry's historic flag-raising at the U.S. Embassy in Havana on Friday, illustrating how U.S. policy is shifting focus to its single-party government...
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At least 17 dead after explosions hit China port city
(International News ~ 08/13/15)
TIANJIN, China -- Huge explosions at a warehouse for dangerous materials in the Chinese port of Tianjin killed at least 17 people, injured hundreds and sent fireballs into the night sky, officials and witnesses said today. China's state broadcaster, CCTV, said at least 17 people were killed, and 32 were in critical condition in hospitals. Hundreds of others were taken to hospitals. The explosions late Wednesday knocked doors off buildings in the area and shattered windows several miles away...
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Group behind anti-abortion videos somewhat of a mystery
(National News ~ 08/13/15)
SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- It calls itself the Center for Medical Progress, and its name has been all over the news in the past few weeks after it began releasing hidden-camera videos that set off an uproar over the use of tissue from aborted fetuses in medical research...
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Experts see long-term risks from Colorado mine spill
(National News ~ 08/13/15)
DURANGO, Colorado -- Toxic waste that gushed from a Colorado mine and threatened downstream water supplies in at least three states will continue to be dangerous when contaminated sediment gets stirred up from the river bottom, authorities said Wednesday, suggesting there is no easy fix to what could be a long-term public-health risk...
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Steve Martin to be honored at Bluegrass Awards
(Entertainment ~ 08/13/15)
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Movie star, comedian and Grammy-winning musician Steve Martin will be honored by the International Bluegrass Music Association with a distinguished achievement award. The association Wednesday announced special awards recipients and nominees for the International Bluegrass Music Awards, which will be presented Oct. 1 in Raleigh, North Carolina...
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Clinton tries reassure backers
(National News ~ 08/13/15)
WASHINGTON -- Try as she might to focus on the policies she wants to enact if elected president, Hillary Rodham Clinton can't dig out of her inbox. Clinton's email problems are getting worse. She agreed to turn over her private server to the Justice Department this week on the same day Congress got word at least two emails that traversed the device while she was secretary of state contained information that warranted one of the government's highest levels of classification...
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Nixon confident NFL is in St. Louis' future
(Professional Sports ~ 08/13/15)
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. -- Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon remains confident in St. Louis as an NFL city, even if Rams owner Stan Kroenke succeeds in moving his franchise back to Los Angeles. After visiting Chiefs practice Wednesday, Nixon was asked about the future of the Rams in Missouri. NFL owners had met in suburban Chicago a day earlier and discussed the relocation of at least one team to the West Coast, and the Rams were among the teams presenting proposals...
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Wacha leads Cardinals to 4-2 win over Pirates
(Professional Sports ~ 08/13/15)
The Cardinals catcher had an RBI triple, a stolen base and threw out a would-be base stealer.
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Southbound I-55 in Scott County reduced for bridge work
(Local News ~ 08/13/15)
Southbound Interstate 55 in Scott County will be reduced to one lane as the Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform repairs beginning at the ramp and ending at the Interstate 57 overpass bridge. The work will take place from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. today, according to a news release from MoDOT...
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Woman takes limo to shoplift in mall
(National News ~ 08/13/15)
ROCHESTER, Minn. -- Police say a woman accused of shoplifting arrived in style at a mall. Lt. Jim Evenson said the woman stole about $300 in merchandise from a store at the Apache Mall in Rochester, then fought with security officers before running away. As police searched for the suspect, the limo driver stopped and asked officers who they were looking for. When he heard her description, he told police it might be the woman who had called for a ride back to Kahler Grand Hotel...
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Southeast Missouri State women's soccer team drops exhibition game
(College Sports ~ 08/13/15)
The Southeast Missouri State women's soccer team surrendered a pair of second-half goals in a 2-0 loss to Memphis on Wednesday in an exhibition contest at Houck Stadium. Memphis broke up a scoreless game when Elysia Masters scored off a free kick by teammate Olivia Gauthier from about 35 yards out in the 65th minute...
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Documenting the Death Railway
(Column ~ 08/13/15)
The following information was taken primarily from an article in the military newspaper "Stars and Stripes." The Death Railway was characterized in the film "Bridge on the River Kwai." The railway is known for POW atrocities in World War II. Ron Beattie is a 67-year-old Australian engineer who has lived in Thailand since 1990 and admits to having an obsession with the Death Railway. ...
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Prayer 8/13/15
(Prayer ~ 08/13/15)
O Jesus, may we be filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through you. Amen.
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