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Four by Four 12/6/15
(Community ~ 12/06/15)
Name three things you like about the holiday season. I love Christmas music. I put it on before I went to bed last night. Hanging out with my family and Christmas shopping. How would you rate your housekeeping ability? I keep it tidy, but not clean. If I try on a shirt or something, I don't go hang it back up. I'll just put it on my bed...
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Railroads beat back new safety rules after derailments
(National News ~ 12/06/15)
A pair of train derailments in 2012 that killed two people in Maryland and triggered a fiery explosion in Ohio exposed a little-known truth about railroads in the U.S. and Canada: No rules govern when rail becomes too worn down to be used for hauling hazardous chemicals, thousands of tons of freight or myriad other products on almost 170,000 miles of track...
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All aboard! Upstairs room contains massive model railroad
(Community ~ 12/06/15)
Dean Coffin, hunched over and peering through the tiny tunnel, couldn't think why his train kept going in reverse. "It somehow reversed again; I don't know how," Coffin said, puzzling over the knobs on his remote control. "It did this before, but I don't know why."...
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Obama to give speech tonight about terrorism
(National News ~ 12/06/15)
WASHINGTON -- The White House says President Barack Obama will address the nation from the Oval Office at 7 p.m. today about the steps the government is taking to keep people safe after the attack last week in California. Obama will provide an update on the San Bernardino, California, attack that killed 14 and wounded 21 and will discuss the broader threat of terrorism...
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Almost 1,000 participate in Holiday Home Tour for charity
(Local News ~ 12/06/15)
Hundreds of area residents took part Saturday in the 28th annual Holiday Home Tour in Cape Girardeau and Jackson. Three Cape Girardeau homeowners and three in Jackson pulled out all the stops decorating for the holidays and opened their doors to help raise money for a local charity...
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Replacement of No Child Left Behind law draws mixed reaction
(Local News ~ 12/06/15)
Congressional action to replace the federal No Child Left Behind Act with new legislation to govern American education has drawn praise from local educators who believe it will turn more classroom control to states and local school districts. After years of failed efforts, the House passed the Every Student Succeeds Act last week by a vote of 359-64, U.S. Rep. Jason Smith (R-Mo.), however, was among those who voted against the measure...
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Perry County Lutheran Chorale Christmas Concert - January 3rd
(Submitted Story ~ 12/06/15)
Join us for a Christmas Music Concert on Sunday, January 3rd, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 304 County Rd 515, New Wells, MO 63732. Familiar favorites like "O Holy Night" and "The Hallelujah Chorus" will be included as well as Mendelssohn's "There Shall a Star" and "Bring a Torch, Jeannette Isabella"...
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River view
(Submitted Photo ~ 12/06/15)
St Louis river front and Arch from the Pere Marquette towboat.
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Today in History
(National News ~ 12/06/15)
Today in History Today is Sunday, Dec. 6, the 340th day of 2015. There are 25 days left in the year. Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights, begins at sunset. Today's Highlight in History: On Dec. 6, 1865, the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, abolishing slavery, was ratified as Georgia became the 27th state to endorse it...
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Richardson -- 70 years
(Anniversary ~ 12/06/15)
Stanley B. and Irene A. Richardson of Cape Girardeau celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on Nov. 29, 2015, with a gathering of immediate family members at Ryan's Restaurant in Cape Girardeau. Richardson and the former Irene A. Ford were married Nov. ...
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Caldwell -- Schippers
(Engagement ~ 12/06/15)
Conrad and Teresa Caldwell of Benton, Missouri, announce the engagement of their daughter, Jacquelynne Nicole Caldwell of Benton, to Jared Louis Schippers of Cape Girardeau. He is the son of Eugene and LaDonna Schippers of Cape Girardeau. Jacquelynne works at Alan Wire in Sikeston, Missouri...
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Wilkinson -- 60 years
(Anniversary ~ 12/06/15)
Frank and Nelda Wilkinson of Cape Girardeau celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Nov. 26, 2015, with a dinner at the West Baden Springs Hotel in French Lick, Indiana. Celebrating with them were the couple's sons, daughters-in-law and some of their grandchildren...
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FYI Dec. 6, 2015
(Community ~ 12/06/15)
The Historic Hanover Lutheran Church at 2949 Perryville Road in Cape Girardeau is hosting a German Christmas service at 3 p.m. today. Students of Fred Poston, instructor of German, will read the Christmas story from Luke 2:1-7. Hymns will be sung in German and in English. Fellowship and refreshments will follow in the meeting room of Hanover Church, across the road...
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Christmas Child effort totals 14,489
(Community ~ 12/06/15)
Communities of Southeast Missouri packed 14,489 shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan's Purse that sends gifts to children living in difficult situations around the world. The boxes are filled with small items such as toys, school supplies and hygiene items. ...
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Walk raises $15,000 for suicide awareness
(Community ~ 12/06/15)
More than 500 people participated in the Cape Girardeau Out of the Darkness Walk at North Cape County Park to raise money for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, the vision of which is to create a world without suicide. These walks honor loved ones lost to suicide, raise funds, build awareness and help prevent suicide. ...
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A small bird that likes to go fishing
(Community ~ 12/06/15)
The belted kingfisher is a small bird, a little bigger than a robin and sporting colors similar to a blue jay. There are other kinds of kingfishers across the world, but the belted kingfisher is the only one native to Missouri. This bird can be found year-round in Southeast Missouri...
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Club news 12-6-15
(Community News ~ 12/06/15)
The John Guild Chapter of National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution held the Good Citizen Dinner Nov. 18 at Delmonicos Restaurant in Jackson. Julie Robinson presided. Hostesses were Pam Friedrich, Kay Burford and Linda Hutson. Following dinner, Adelaide Parsons, Good Citizen chairman, introduced the Good Citizens from four area schools. ...
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Putting my gardens to bed
(Community ~ 12/06/15)
Last summer was a challenging summer. It started out well, and then we got a month of rain. Bugs were just unreal, and fungus and other diseases seemed to thrive. Spend some time now for a more successful garden next summer. For the past several weeks, my main goal has been getting my gardens in shape for winter and ready for summer gardening. ...
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Christmas flower
(Community ~ 12/06/15)
During the past few days, I have seen a lot of poinsettias placed on shelves at retail outlets. The plant obviously is popular during the Christmas season. With the popularity of the poinsettia during the Christmas holiday season in mind, I Googled "History of the Poinsettia" and clicked on search. I was hoping to find out why this plant was so popular...
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Feathered friends have their own feast; remembering our veterans
(Community ~ 12/06/15)
While strolling, I wondered whatever happened to Nora Lee Powers. Happy birthday to Jill Hodge, Allen Cox, Brenda Swain, Julie Prindle, Betty Vandeven, Diane Eftink, Christa Beck, Jodi Pfefferkorn, Tony Swain, Kelly Burnett, Shirley Mobley, Billy Simmons, Doug Mirly, Bob Sullivan, Alex Stone, Bradley Uhrhan, Kim Wagoner, Kevin Lape, Leroy Uhrhan, Daniel Rains, Christina Daniels, Jason Ourth, Scott Hendix and August Asmus...
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Even the pope is concerned about global warming
(Community ~ 12/06/15)
Pope Francis recently warned of the consequences of ignoring the scientific evidence related to global warming. In a speech in Kenya he said, "It would be sad, and dare I say even catastrophic, were special interests to prevail over the common good ..."...
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Elvis, FDR and Churchill
(Community ~ 12/06/15)
In the late '70s, I had a brief, unsuccessful and completely unremarkable career as an Elvis impersonator. Now that you've recovered from a laughing spell, some elaboration is in order. It was a brief career because I only did it once; it was unsuccessful because there was no payment for the gig; and it was completely unremarkable because there was a clear sense from those present that they were watching what amounted to a train wreck. But I enjoyed myself...
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Advent is here
(Community ~ 12/06/15)
At Mass the other day, Father Jim French spoke about Jesus' second coming in relation to Advent, instead of Jesus' coming as a baby, which is what I usually think I'm waiting for during Advent. He brought our attention to the line "Thy kingdom come" from the Lord's Prayer, and talked about how we can do this in our daily lives...
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Much to be thankful for, but tough time for depression
(Editorial ~ 12/06/15)
On Thanksgiving Day, we had the privilege of sharing with you some stories of inspiration, stories of people who were thankful after overcoming adversity. There was the story of Lorelai Clubb, the 12-year-old girl who has bravely battled cancer and captured the hearts of the community. For the first time in several months, she was able to return home and be with her family. She appears to be on solid ground and headed for complete recovery. What a time to celebrate...
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Prayer 12-6-15
(Prayer ~ 12/06/15)
Great is your name, O Lord Jesus, in all the earth. Amen.
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Bold steps needed for Alzheimer's
(Letter to the Editor ~ 12/06/15)
Alzheimer's is a devastating and costly disease. It is the only leading cause of death among the top 10 in the U.S. without a way to prevent, cure or even slow its progression. Now is the time to change the trajectory of this disease. Today, the more than 5 million Americans living with Alzheimer's cost our nation an estimated $226 billion, including $153 billion to Medicare and Medicaid. ...
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Speak Out 12/6/15
(Speak Out ~ 12/06/15)
The day after the mass shooting in San Bernardino, the U.S. Senate voted in favor of continuing to allow those on the government's terrorist "watch list" to legally purchase guns. And now, if you'll excuse me, I'm not feeling well. So much for the significance of big money in presidential races. Jeb Bush has raised more than all of the other Republican candidates combined and yet shows no significant movement beyond 5 percent in the polls...
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Births 12/6/15
(Births ~ 12/06/15)
Daughter to Chayse Daniel and Heather Lynn Schuette of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Hospital, 2:12 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2015. Name, Adalynn Sophia Kay. Weight. 6 pounds, 4 ounces. Second child, first daughter. Mrs. Schuette is the former Heather Matyasovszky, daughter of Tony and Linda Matyasovszky of Cape Girardeau. Schuette is the son of David Schuette of Jackson and Charlotte Schuette. He is a shift manager at Wendy's...
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Out of the past: Dec. 6
(Out of the Past ~ 12/06/15)
Employees of the Scott City Police Department were given polygraph tests last week at a cost of more than $900 to the city after a string of thefts within the department; $90 -- including $30 in city funds, equipment and one employee's badge -- have been taken over a period of two to three years...
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U.S. can't access NSA phone records in California terror case
(National News ~ 12/06/15)
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. government's ability to review and analyze five years' worth of telephone records for the married couple blamed in the deadly shootings in California lapsed four days earlier when the National Security Agency's controversial mass-surveillance program was formally shut down...
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Interview shows moments of humility, introspection from Trump
(National News ~ 12/06/15)
STERLING, Va. -- Donald Trump's Republican campaign for president is built on the same win-at-all-costs, no-second-guessing confidence that made him billions in real estate and a star of reality television. Yet in a recent interview with The Associated Press, the GOP front-runner displayed rare, if fleeting, moments of humility and introspection...
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Nation, world briefs 12/6/2015
(National News ~ 12/06/15)
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- High wind again kept space station supplies stuck on Earth. An unmanned rocket loaded with 7,400 pounds of cargo for the International Space Station -- the first U.S. shipment in months -- was grounded by dangerous gusts Saturday. ...
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Woman in California rampage had become more devout
(National News ~ 12/06/15)
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. -- A change came over Tashfeen Malik two or three years ago. She started dressing more conservatively, wearing a scarf that covered nearly all her face and became more devout in her Muslim faith, according to some who knew her in Pakistan...
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Cops' versions of teen's killing at odds with video
(National News ~ 12/06/15)
CHICAGO -- Police officers who watched a colleague shoot a black Chicago teenager 16 times filed reports depicting a different version of events than what dashcam footage showed, portraying the teen as far more menacing than he appeared in the video...
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Scott City fire report 12/6/15
(Police/Fire Report ~ 12/06/15)
The Scott City Fire Department responded to the following calls: n At 6:06 p.m., emergency medical service in the 400 block of East Maple Street. n At 6:22 p.m., a motor vehicle accident at Main Street and Lincoln Avenue. n At 10:29 p.m., emergency medical service in the 28000 block of Highway 61...
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Cape Girardeau police report 12/6/15
(Police/Fire Report ~ 12/06/15)
The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. n John D. Hager, no age given, of Cape Girardeau was issued a summons for driving while intoxicated, failure to maintain a lane, having an unlicensed vehicle and leaving the scene of an accident...
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Imogene Whorton
(Obituary ~ 12/06/15)
Imogene Whorton, 87, of Delta passed away Thursday, Dec. 3, 2015, at Chaffee Nursing Center in Chaffee, Missouri. She was born July 30, 1928, near Oran, Missouri, to the late John and Ruth Moore Pippin. She married Harold Whorton on Aug. 25, 1948, and he preceded her in death Oct. 20, 1981...
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McGraddie Robinson
(Obituary ~ 12/06/15)
McGraddie "Mac" Robinson, 55, of Jackson passed away Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2015, at his home. He was born Dec. 24, 1959, in Cairo, Illinois, son of Ralph C. Robinson and Novella Jones Williams. He and Gabriele Bielmeier were married Sept. 16, 1981. Mac was a member of Crossroads Church in Jackson. ...
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Patricia Kjer
(Obituary ~ 12/06/15)
Patricia Marie Kjer, 71, of Scott City died Friday, Dec. 4, 2015, in Cape Girardeau. She was born Dec. 8, 1943, in Franklin County, Missouri, the daughter of Mary E. Greenwood Thress. She married James D. Kjer on Oct. 19, 1981, and he preceded her in death Sept. 23, 1992...
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Danny Kiefer
(Obituary ~ 12/06/15)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Danny Joseph Kiefer, 59, of Perryville died Dec. 5, 2015, at his home. Visitation will be from 3 p.m. until time of service Wednesday at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the church, with the Rev. Milton Ryan CM officiating...
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Stephen Harris
(Obituary ~ 12/06/15)
Stephen T. Harris, 71, of Cape Girardeau died Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015, at Saint Francis Medical Center. Arrangements are incomplete at Ford and Sons Funeral Home.
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Steve Farrow
(Obituary ~ 12/06/15)
Steven Nelson Farrow, 61, of Cape Girardeau passed away Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015, at the home of a sister in Jackson. He was born Nov, 15, 1954, to Nelson C. and Emma F. Sparkman Farrow. He and Rose M. Jett were married Nov. 14, 1992, in Cape Girardeau...
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Harold Brown
(Obituary ~ 12/06/15)
Harold W. Brown, 72, of Jackson passed away Friday, Dec. 4, 2015, at his home. He was born Dec. 29, 1942, in Whitewater, the son of Roby and Carrie Young Brown. He and Darla Bullock were married Feb 14, 1986, in Jackson. Harold worked for Florsheim Shoe Co. as a supervisor for more than 40 years. After his career at the Shoe Co., he went to work at The Lutheran Home as a bus driver, where he enjoyed meeting and making new friends...
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Missouri lawmakers propose lifting gun ban at colleges
(State News ~ 12/06/15)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Two Republican Missouri lawmakers have proposed legislation to allow the concealed carrying of firearms on college campuses, adding to a national debate over how to prevent campus gun violence after a fatal shooting at Umpqua Community College in Oregon...
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Donkey basketball raises money for Jackson student events
(Local News ~ 12/06/15)
What do you get when you bring eight donkeys, a basketball and two teams of enthusiastic players to Jackson High School's old gym on a Saturday night? It's donkey basketball. This event Saturday served as a fundraiser for Jackson High School's Project Graduation's 2016 celebration, including the senior breakfast, senior walk and the senior all-night party, according to event manager Cecile Schover...
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Two Perryville cops lose home to fire started by turkey fryer
(Local News ~ 12/06/15)
Two Perryville, Missouri, police officers were left homeless after a turkey-fryer fire spread from an outside wall to the attic Wednesday in the 2900 block of Route P in Perry County. Officer Alec Friedrich was heating oil in a turkey fryer about 2 p.m. Wednesday while officer Nathan James, who owns the house, slept after a midnight shift, according to Perryville assistant fire and police chief Bill Jones...
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'Community champs' Limbaugh and Rust interviewed at chamber event
(Local News ~ 12/06/15)
Members of the Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce were treated to a panel discussion with two "Community Champs" at this month's First Friday Coffee. Jay Knudtson, chairman of the chamber board and a former Cape Girardeau mayor, led the panel that featured political commentator, author and lawyer David Limbaugh and Gary Rust, chairman of the board of Rust Communications, which owns the Southeast Missourian...
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2 men charged in separate incidents in Cape for possessing meth, weapons
(Local News ~ 12/06/15)
On Thursday and Friday, Cape Girardeau and Southeast Missouri Drug Task Force officers accused two men from different states of possessing methamphetamine and carrying weapons. The first encounter about 3 p.m. Thursday was set up by a Perry County, Missouri, informant for an eight-ball of meth to be sold in the Cape Girardeau Wal-Mart parking lot, a task-force officer wrote in a probable-cause statement...
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Southeast Missouri State men's basketball team falls to 0-7 with loss vs. Memphis
(College Sports ~ 12/06/15)
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- As he turned to go back into his team's locker room at the FedExForum several minutes after the Southeast Missouri State men's basketball team's game against the Memphis Tigers on Saturday night, sophomore guard Marcus Wallace smiled when asked if he had anything else to say about the game...
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Southeast public safety hire delayed
(Local News ~ 12/06/15)
The Southeast Missouri State University Department of Public Safety will undergo an evaluation of its organizational structure through Jan. 1. Subsequently, a decision on hiring a new director of public safety will not come until after the New Year, Southeast...
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High school roundup: Notre Dame boys basketball team edges Charleston
(High School Sports ~ 12/06/15)
All scores were reported to the Southeast Missourian on Friday.
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Ex-Stone Temple Pilots frontman Weiland dead at 48
(Entertainment ~ 12/06/15)
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. -- Scott Weiland, the magnetic former frontman of the Stone Temple Pilots whose three-decade career in music also included solo albums and a spot in the supergroup Velvet Revolver, has died. He was 48. The singer's manager, Tom Vitorino, confirmed the death early Friday morning. Vitorino referred to a statement on Weiland's Facebook page that said the singer died in his sleep while on a tour stop in suburban Minneapolis...
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Missouri AD put new coach Barry Odom 'through the wringer'
(College Sports ~ 12/06/15)
COLUMBIA, Mo. -- The second time Barry Odom interviewed for the Missouri coaching job was supposed to be a rough ride to see how he'd react. "He wasn't lying when he said they put me through the wringer," Odom said Friday at his introductory news conference. "I was ready. Let's make the decision, let's go to work."...
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Cardinals look to even score from early stumble against Rams
(Professional Sports ~ 12/06/15)
ST. LOUIS -- In the first meeting between the Cardinals and Rams, Nick Foles threw three touchdown passes, two of them to Tavon Austin, and Todd Gurley rushed for 141 yards. Since then, the Rams' offense has gone south. The Cardinals haven't forgotten that stumble against an NFC West rival. They aim to keep their surge going, and keep the Rams down...
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Kadri scores 2 to lead Maple Leafs to 4-1 win over Blues
(Professional Sports ~ 12/06/15)
ST. LOUIS -- Nazem Kadri scored twice and Roman Polak had two assists to lead the Toronto Maple Leafs past his former team, the St. Louis Blues, 4-1 on Saturday night. Brad Boyes and P.A. Parenteau also scored for Toronto, which had lost two straight and five of six. Garret Sparks stopped 27 shots for his second career victory...
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High school roundup: Cape Central girls basketball team wins first game of season
(High School Sports ~ 12/06/15)
All scores were reported to the Southeast Missourian on Saturday.
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Man brings horse hobby to downtown Christmas event
(Local News ~ 12/06/15)
With a grunt and a light haunch-smack, the 1,400-pound half-brothers Tucker and Ray jingled back into downtown traffic. An hour into the Downtown Christmas Open House festivities in Cape Girardeau, carriage driver Steve Stroder of Marble Hill, Missouri, said his draft horses know the drill...
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Robert Loggia, movie and TV tough guy, dies at 85
(Entertainment ~ 12/06/15)
Oscar-nominated actor Robert Loggia, who was known for gravelly voiced gangsters from "Scarface" to "The Sopranos" but who was most endearing as Tom Hanks' kid-at-heart toy-company boss in "Big," has died. He was 85. Loggia's wife Aubrey Loggia said he died Friday at his home in Los Angeles after a five year battle with Alzheimer's...
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Brenda Hatch
(Obituary ~ 12/06/15)
Brenda Kay Hatch, 68, of Jackson passed away Thursday, Dec. 3, 2015, at her home. She was born Oct. 15, 1947, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, daughter of Riley Carlton and Juanita May Mondy Litchfield. She and Alvin Gene Hatch were united in marriage April 30, 1966...
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Bollinger County man charged with stealing $19,000 worth of items
(Local News ~ 12/06/15)
A Bollinger County man was accused Friday of stealing about $19,000 in items from a man who was away working on a riverboat. Daniel Wayne Mouser, 29, of Marble Hill, Missouri, is charged with felony theft, felony theft of a firearm and second-degree burglary...
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Nothing fancy here; just good, fun holiday recipes
(Community ~ 12/06/15)
As I mentioned last week, there are so many recipes I want to pass along to you this Christmas season, but I know I will only touch the surface before the season will come and go. So let's just dive right in to what I found for you today. Nothing fancy, just recipes that are good, yet fun, for you to try in the next few weeks...
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