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Area lawmakers receive thousands of dollars in lobbyist gifts
(Local News ~ 04/10/16)
Four area Republican lawmakers received more than $15,000 in meals and other items from lobbyists over the past several years, online records show. Lobbyists gifts included everything from hotel expenses and Southeast Missouri State University Redhawk floor mats to University of Missouri athletic events and St. Louis Cardinals baseball games...
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Local bars wary in wake of Long Shots copyright lawsuit
(Local News ~ 04/10/16)
Recent litigation between music copyright authority Broadcast Music Inc. and Long Shots Bar and Billiards in Cape Girardeau has made local bars and restaurants wary. After being sued by BMI for copyright infringement, Long Shots and BMI settled the lawsuit for an undisclosed sum...
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Man arrested after fight with knife at restaurant
(Local News ~ 04/10/16)
An argument Friday led to a stabbing between co-workers at a Jackson restaurant. Cape Girardeau police arrested a man on suspicion of assault Friday morning.
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Today in History
(National News ~ 04/10/16)
Today in History Today is Sunday, April 10, the 101st day of 2016. There are 265 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On April 10, 1916, the Professional Golfers' Association of America was founded in New York. On this date: In 1790, President George Washington signed the first United States Patent Act...
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A Southern Illinois favorite and other buttery recipes
(Community ~ 04/10/16)
Growing up in Southern Illinois, I have deep roots for many traditions, and some of those are related to food. In extreme southern Alexander County years ago, you would have found Cairo to be a booming and thriving town. Today, many residents have moved away, and most businesses have closed their doors...
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An arboreal donation, a bird watcher's update and baseball season openers
(Community ~ 04/10/16)
While strolling, I wondered whatever happened to Sharon Bruce. Happy birthday to Pam Kelso, Courtney Scheeter, Ian Hemingway, Tonya King, Jonah Hendrix, Dave White, Bertie Evans, Kirk Hemingway, Ryan Dysinger, Katherine Phillips, Daniel Peeple, Tom Cunningham, Kevin Dudley, Lindsay Phillips, Sherrin Rains, Liz Hartman, Gary Hester, Diane Curry, David Little, Terry Boese, Mark McKinley, Layton Tenkhoff, Anna Schmitt, Andy Proffer, Gladys Eifert, Zachary Wachter, Debbie Mirly, Richard Hinkebein, Angela Rehm, Ann Ingram, Kim Shell, Mary Elizabeth Hagan, Patsy Tenkhoff, Shannon Dannenmueller, Jeff Dacus, Tammy Eifert, Paul Keller, Roberta Grojean and Steve Whitaker.. ...
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From nymph to adult
(Community ~ 04/10/16)
Last Sunday as I sat at the edge of a pond, I spotted this dragonfly that had just emerged from its final nymph stage. Dragonfly nymphs can live in water for several months to as long as five years. Dragonfly nymphs catch and eat aquatic insects and invertebrates, such as tadpoles. They are dark brown, ugly water creatures that are preyed upon by fish...
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Prayer 4-10-16
(Prayer ~ 04/10/16)
Thanks be to you, O God, for you give us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.
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Use-tax defeat sends message to city
(Editorial ~ 04/10/16)
When it comes to violence and politics, it's sometimes counterproductive to oversimplify. Last week we had major local news in both areas. And both converged in a roundabout way. With politics, local voters approved the extension of a vehicle tax, but rejected a local use tax, which would have imposed a sales tax on purchases made out of state and used here. ...
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Foie Gras: A french culinary luxury
(Community ~ 04/10/16)
The city of Strasbourg, the capital of the Alsace region of France, rivals Paris in the minds of many, and after a recent trip there I can see why. As one travel writer put it, Strasbourg is precisely what you would expect from Paris! Alas, the charms of the City of Light are sometimes obscured these days by the nearly 30 million tourists each year who inevitably take their toll on the city's infrastructure. Not so with Strasbourg...
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Putting the worst trip ever into perspective
(Community ~ 04/10/16)
I've been a mom now for five years, five months, 9 days and 6 hours, so it's safe to say I know a thing or two. It's even safer to say I'm still learning a thing or two! A few weeks ago, I stupidly decided to drive eight hours northwest to visit my family for Easter. The trip itself was not stupid; it was very thought out, down to the last tank of gas. The stupid part was at the last minute, Max found out he couldn't go, and instead of canceling, I decided I was cool enough to go it alone...
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Transplants and planting for a spring garden
(Community ~ 04/10/16)
If you are anything like me, I pity you in some ways. When I go to stores like Sunny Hill or open catalogs like Starks, I get immediate "Want that" or "I need that!" Starks has a collection of Muscadine grapes that are just calling my name. Then I start looking at the blueberries and the same happens. But once I get the plant or bush home, now I need to plant it. How deep should I plant it, or are there things I should know about that variety?...
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Felter -- Black
(Wedding ~ 04/10/16)
Laura Kathryn Felter of Nevada, Missouri, and Austin Dean Black of Columbia, Missouri, were married Oct. 10, 2015, at El Tomaria Farm in Benton, Missouri. Brother Alan Black performed the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Zeno "Sam" and Jolene Felter of Benton. The groom is the son of Alan and Brenda Black of Deepwater, Missouri...
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Animal Planet explores ASPCA program for second chance dogs
(Community ~ 04/10/16)
LOS ANGELES -- Animal Planet will soon celebrate the success of a unique program aimed at second chance dogs, often shy and traumatized victims of puppy mills, hoarders and abandonment. In an hourlong special, the network delves into the Behavior Rehabilitation Center at St. ...
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Dewitt -- Balsman
(Engagement ~ 04/10/16)
Brad and Jacinda Dewitt and the late Lori Dewitt of Morehouse, Missouri, announce the engagement of their daughter, Taylor Ann, to Alex Joseph Balsman, both of Jackson. Alex is the son of Randall and Sharon Balsman of Jackson. Taylor is a graduate of Sikeston High School and Southeast Missouri State University. She is an administrative assistant in the Jackson School District...
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Schaper -- Jordan
(Engagement ~ 04/10/16)
Tammy Schaper of Jackson announces the engagement of her daughter, Melissa Diann, to Andrew Thomas Jordan, both of Jackson. Andrew is the son of Kevin and Carol Jordan of Jackson. Melissa is a 2006 graduate of Jackson High School. She is a cashier at Wal-Mart in Jackson...
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Club news - 4-10-16
(Community ~ 04/10/16)
The Nancy Hunter Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution met March 23 at the Cape Girardeau Public Library. Janet Stovall and Cheri Smith were guests. Donna Grantham introduced her husband, Tom, historian and volunteer at the Glenn House, who gave a PowerPoint presentation, "Cape Girardeau: Stepping Back in Time." A certificate of appreciation was presented to him for an outstanding program...
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Senior center menus 4-10-16
(Community ~ 04/10/16)
Monday: Smothered pork cutlet or pepper steak, mushroom rice pilaf, spring green peas, pickled beet salad, whole-grain bread, sugar-free banana pudding or chilled tapioca pudding. Tuesday: Ham slice or baked chicken salad, sweet potatoes, black-eyed peas, whole-grain hot roll, pineapple tidbits or pineapple right-side-up cake...
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4x4 April 10, 2016
(04/10/16)
April 13 is Scrabble Day. What is your favorite board game?
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Out of the past: April 10
(Out of the Past ~ 04/10/16)
Saint Francis Medical Center staff performs the hospital's first open-heart surgery, and the patient -- identified only as a male -- is doing well; a second procedure is scheduled for tomorrow. The Cape Girardeau Recycling Center will move to larger quarters by the end of the month as part of an expansion of public works facilities; the city in February approved purchase of property adjacent to the public works building, 219 N. Kingshighway...
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High school roundup: Notre Dame baseball team upsets top-ranked Westminster
(High School Sports ~ 04/10/16)
Tyler Essner allowed one unearned run in a complete-game performance, leading the seventh-ranked Notre Dame baseball team to a 3-1 win over top-ranked Westminster Christian Academy on Saturday in St. Louis, Missouri. Essner scattered seven hits and had two strikeouts and three walks to pick up the win on the mound for Notre Dame (7-1). Ross Essner had a double to lead the Bulldogs at the plate...
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Clarence Miller
(Obituary ~ 04/10/16)
Another of the greatest generation, Clarence Miller of Cape Girardeau, formerly of Mounds, Illinois, passed peacefully Friday, April 8 at age 91. Clarence honored his country by serving in WWII at the young age of 18. As a combat engineer, he participated in the landing on Utah Beach on D-Day, making sure supplies got to the infantry. He saw much action and hardship during his two-and-a-half years of service as the troops advanced to Germany...
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Patrick McFadden
(Obituary ~ 04/10/16)
Patrick T. McFadden, 77, of Cape Girardeau died Thursday, April 7, 2016, at Fountainbleau Lodge in Cape Girardeau. He was born Nov. 23, 1938, in Greeley, Nebraska, to Leo and Zella Clark McFadden. Patrick proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He enjoyed Hershey’s syrup, whole milk and mowing the yard...
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James Carr
(Obituary ~ 04/10/16)
WOLF LAKE, Ill. — James L. Carr, 79, of Wolf Lake, formerly of Summerfield, Florida, died at Wednesday, April 6, 2016, at his home. As per his wishes, there will be no services. Cremation will be accorded. Crain Funeral Home in Anna, Illinois, was in charge of arrangements.
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Scott City fire report 4/10/16
(Police/Fire Report ~ 04/10/16)
The Scott City Fire Department responded to the following calls: April 2 n At 4:07 a.m., emergency medical service in the 100 block of West Outer Road. n At 11:38 p.m., emergency medical service in the 2100 block of Main Street. April 3 n At 1:31 a.m., emergency medical service in the 100 block of West Maple Street...
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Jackson fire report 4/10/16
(Police/Fire Report ~ 04/10/16)
The Jackson Fire Department responded to the following calls: Friday n A citizen assist on Pecan Lane. n Emergency medical service on Goodson Drive. n Emergency medical service on Old Orchard Road. n Emergency medical service on South Hope Street...
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Jackson police report 4/10/16
(Police/Fire Report ~ 04/10/16)
The Jackson Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests n April D. Cecil, 32, of Cape Girardeau was arrested on suspicion of unlawful use of drug paraphernalia. n Berta L. Usrey, 44, of Cape Girardeau was arrested on suspicion of operating a motor vehicle without a license, possession of methamphetamine, possession of a controlled substance and a Cape Girardeau warrant...
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Cape Girardeau police report 4/10/16
(Police/Fire Report ~ 04/10/16)
The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. DWI n Justin R. Cobb, 22, Malden, Missouri, was issued a summons for driving while intoxicated. Arrests n Micheala Layne Bell, 18, 428 S. Ellis St., was arrested on a Cape Girardeau warrant for possession of a controlled substance...
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Road work 4/10/16
(Local News ~ 04/10/16)
Route A in Perry County will be closed as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform maintenance to the bridge over Indian Creek between county roads 424 and 426. The work will take place from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 18, according to a MoDOT news release...
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Missouri lawmakers weigh daily fantasy sports rules, taxes
(State News ~ 04/10/16)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Missouri House members last week took action to be among the first states to pass laws protecting daily fantasy sports, a business that has fallen under national scrutiny by state lawmakers and attorneys general. Daily fantasy sports sites such as DraftKings and FanDuel could continue to operate in Missouri under the proposal passed by the House 104-38 on Thursday...
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St. Louis Mayor Francis Slay won't seek re-election in 2017
(State News ~ 04/10/16)
ST. LOUIS -- St. Louis Mayor Francis Slay, the longest-serving mayor in the city's history, announced unexpectedly Friday he will not seek re-election when his fourth term ends next year. The Democrat, who has led St. Louis since 2001, did not take questions during a brief, quickly called news conference at city hall, saying he didn't want the announcement to be an "extended eulogy."...
- Cape Council gets sworn in Friday (Local News ~ 04/10/16)
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Van Zandt: Show nixed because North Carolina law is 'evil virus'
(Entertainment ~ 04/10/16)
NEW YORK -- Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band canceled their North Carolina concert because of the state's new law blocking anti-discrimination rules for the LGBT community, said guitarist Steven Van Zandt, calling it the kind of legislation that's like an "evil virus" spreading around the U.S...
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After induction, Steve Miller slams Rock Hall of Fame
(Entertainment ~ 04/10/16)
Steve Miller had just performed at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony, but he wasn't finished. In fact, he was just getting started. The new inductee ripped the rock hall in a backstage interview, calling the evening a "lazy" night with "a bunch of fat cats" tantamount to a bad reality show -- only he used a stronger epithet than "bad."...
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Small town turns on Hastert as details of allegations emerge
(National News ~ 04/10/16)
YORKVILLE, Ill. -- The small town that boasted of the role it played in Dennis Hastert's ascent from high-school wrestling coach to speaker of the U.S. House spoke bitterly of him Saturday, a day after prosecutors detailed allegations Hastert sexually abused several members of the team...
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Sanders wins Wyoming caucus; GOP candidates campaign in East, West
(National News ~ 04/10/16)
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- Looking East and West for support, Republican presidential candidates angled Saturday to pick up more delegates in Colorado while bidding for favor a half-continent away in New York's all-important April 19 primary. On the Democratic side, Bernie Sanders picked up another win in Wyoming, but it did nothing to help him gain ground in the delegate chase...
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Lead found in water of southern Missouri town
(National News ~ 04/10/16)
Tap water is mostly off limits at the Head Start daycare center in the southern Missouri town of Ava. The center's cook, Sandra Porter, avoids the faucet when rinsing potatoes, preparing macaroni and performing other kitchen chores as she prepares meals for the nearly five dozen 3- and 4-year-olds...
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Copter saves man who scaled cliff to propose
(National News ~ 04/10/16)
MORRO BAY, Calif. -- As marriage proposals go, Michael Banks' was a cliff-hanger. Banks, 27, scaled 600-foot Morro Rock on the Southern California coast Thursday morning to propose to his girlfriend live, on the Facetime app. The good news, Morro Bay fire Capt. Todd Gailey said: The man's girlfriend said yes. The bad news: Banks got stuck, and had to be plucked by helicopter for a tricky, post-proposal flight to safety. Morro Rock has been the site of several fatal falls over the years...
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After Wisconsin stumble, Trump moves to reshape his campaign
(National News ~ 04/10/16)
NEW YORK -- When Donald Trump walked onstage for his final rally before Wisconsin's presidential primary, he found an unfamiliar sight: hundreds of empty seats. The election eve rally Monday at the grand Milwaukee Theatre, which featured the heavily promoted campaign return of the GOP front-runner's wife, was intended as a capstone of Trump's three-day blitz through the state. ...
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3 rescued from deserted island after writing 'help' on beach
(National News ~ 04/10/16)
HONOLULU -- Three men who had been missing for three days were rescued from a deserted Pacific island after a U.S. Navy plane spotted the word "help" spelled out in palm leaves on the beach, officials said Saturday. The men's families reported them missing Tuesday after they failed to show up at the Micronesian island of Weno, U.S. Coast Guard spokeswoman Melissa McKenzie said...
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Water systems repeatedly exceed federal standard for lead
(National News ~ 04/10/16)
GALESBURG, Illinois -- This railroad town promotes its ties to Abraham Lincoln, Ronald Reagan and the poet Carl Sandburg. But Galesburg's long history also shows in a hidden way: Aging pipes have been leaking lead into the drinking water for decades...
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Water with unsafe lead amounts found in hundreds of schools
(National News ~ 04/10/16)
TOLEDO, Ohio -- Responding to the crisis in Flint, Michigan, school officials across the country are testing classroom sinks and cafeteria faucets for lead, trying to uncover any concealed problems and to reassure anxious parents. Just a fraction of schools and daycare centers nationwide are required to check for lead because most receive their water from municipal systems that test at other locations. State and federal lawmakers have called for wider testing...
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Mexico to consider extradition of suspect in Texas slaying
(International News ~ 04/10/16)
MEXICO CITY -- A ruling on extraditing a woman who is on the FBI's 10 Most Wanted fugitives list for the killing of her ex-boyfriend's new girlfriend in Texas could come anywhere from two to 12 months, a Mexican official said Saturday. The federal official, who was not authorized to be named discussing the matter publicly and spoke on condition of anonymity, said the United States has a 60-day window to formally request the extradition of Brenda Delgado, who was captured by Mexican agents in the city of Torreon in the northern state of Coahuila.. ...
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Belgians find elusive 'man in the hat' from airport video
(International News ~ 04/10/16)
BRUSSELS -- After nearly three weeks of searching, Belgian authorities announced Saturday they had finally identified the elusive "man in the hat" spotted alongside the two suicide bombers who blew themselves up at Brussels Airport: It was Paris attacks suspect Mohamed Abrini...
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IS frees most of 300 abducted cement workers, kills 4
(International News ~ 04/10/16)
BEIRUT -- The Islamic State group released most of the 300 cement workers it abducted near Damascus after questioning them to find out who were Muslims and killing four who were members of the minority Druze sect, a Syrian opposition monitoring group and a news agency linked to the extremists reported Saturday...
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Fire destroys shed near downtown Cape apartments
(Local News ~ 04/10/16)
A shed behind a downtown apartment complex was destroyed in an afternoon fire Friday. Cape Girardeau firefighters responded about 4:30 p.m. and found the shed on fire, having damaged the neighboring Lorimont House buildings on North Lorimier Street. A power line was knocked down and in the rear yard of the apartment buildings...
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Cape School Board chooses new officers
(Local News ~ 04/10/16)
At a special meeting Friday afternoon, members of the Cape Girardeau School Board chose new officers, now that the April 5 election is past. Jeff Glenn, who received more than 40 percent of the vote to begin his second term, became board president. He previously served as vice president...
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Cape officials honor late Andy Juden Jr.
(Local News ~ 04/10/16)
Cape Girardeau city officials honored the late Andy Juden Jr. on Friday afternoon at the Merriwether Street Pump Station he managed for decades. Mayor Harry Rediger told the crowd of about 30 people, including many of Juden’s relatives, “We are here to honor a man who loved Cape Girardeau.” ...
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Blues sign defenseman Joel Edmundson to 2-year extension
(Professional Sports ~ 04/10/16)
ST. LOUIS -- The St. Louis Blues signed rookie defenseman Joel Edmundson to a two-year, $2.1 million contract extension Friday. The 22-year-old Edmundson was a second-round draft pick in 2011. Edmundson has one goal and eight assists in 66 games and has set a franchise rookie record with 162 hits. He also ranks among the rookie leaders with 63 penalty minutes...
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Cardinals get MLB-record 3 pinch-hit HRs, beat Braves 7-4
(Professional Sports ~ 04/10/16)
ATLANTA -- Greg Garcia couldn't believe his pinch-hit home run in the ninth inning set a major league record. He assumed the Cardinals already had the mark with two pinch-hit homers earlier in the game. The Cardinals became the first team with three pinch-hit home runs in a game and rallied from a four-run deficit to beat the Atlanta Braves 7-4 Friday night...
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Southeast Missouri State baseball team drops second straight to Austin Peay
(College Sports ~ 04/10/16)
The Southeast Missouri State baseball team sustained back-to-back losses for the first time in a month after dropping Game 2 of its series at Austin Peay 8-6 in Clarksville, Tennessee. Saturday's loss cemented the Redhawks' first Ohio Valley Conference series loss and marked the first time they've been defeated in consecutive games since being swept in two games by Ole Miss on March 8 and 9. Southeast fell to 21-10 and 12-2 in conference...
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Martinez leads Cardinals to 12-2 win over struggling Braves
(Professional Sports ~ 04/10/16)
ATLANTA -- Pitcher Carlos Martinez drove in two runs, matching the total he allowed in six innings, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat Julio Teheran and the winless Atlanta Braves 12-2 on Saturday night. At 0-4, Atlanta is the only NL team without a victory this season...
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Ovechkin nets 3 goals, Holtby ties wins record for Washington
(Professional Sports ~ 04/10/16)
ST. LOUIS -- It was a milestone evening for the Washington Capitals. And a forgettable finale for the St. Louis Blues. Alex Ovechkin had three goals to reach 50 for the seventh time, Braden Holtby won his 48th game to tie the NHL single-season record and the Capitals dashed the Blues' Central Division title hopes with a convincing 5-1 victory on Saturday night...
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Randles makes her pitch to be elected lieutenant governor
(Local News ~ 04/10/16)
Bev Randles’ overarching point Friday to the Cape County Republican Women’s Club was she is the right messenger for the Republican Party for lieutenant governor. “We must win in 2016, but how do we go about doing that?” Randles said. “One: our message is right. ...
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Veterans Home resident taken to hospital after fire in room
(Local News ~ 04/10/16)
A fire in a room at the Missouri Veterans Home in Cape Girardeau sent the occupant to the hospital Saturday afternoon. Shortly after 6 p.m. Saturday, the Cape Girardeau Fire Department received a report of a smoke alarm at the Veterans Home, but the call was upgraded when facility staff reported seeing flames coming from under the door of one of the rooms...
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AP-GfK Poll: Improved economic outlook boosts Obama approval
(National News ~ 04/10/16)
WASHINGTON -- As many in the United States hold their noses in the search for the next president, they're increasingly warming to the president they already have. Buoyed by some good economic news and a surge of goodwill from his base of supporters, President Barack Obama is seeing his approval rating rise. That puts Obama, who leaves office in January, in a position to remain a force in the political debate at a point in his final term when some others faded into the background...
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Powerful blast levels Bollinger County house
(Local News ~ 04/10/16)
MARBLE HILL, Mo. -- A powerful explosion Saturday night destroyed a Bollinger County home north of Marble Hill. The blast occurred about 8:30 p.m. at a residence on County Road 852, just off Highway 51. The house was unoccupied at the time. North Bollinger County Fire Department chief Shane Welker said Saturday night authorities have not determined the blast's cause...
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PBS documentary on Jackie Robinson reveals complicated life
(Entertainment ~ 04/10/16)
NEW YORK -- PBS' documentary on the life of Jackie Robinson gets most interesting when the gloves and bats are put away for good. The two-part film directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Burns and David McMahon airs at 8 p.m. Monday and Tuesday on most PBS stations. The first part details Robinson's early life and his baseball career, when he became the first black player in Major League Baseball in 1947...
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A fighting Chance: Baby Chance Popp beats leukemia, thanks to bone-marrow transplant from big sister
(Community ~ 04/10/16)
It was just supposed to be a name that Amber Popp and her husband, Cory, could agree on. "We definitely didn't realize when we picked it out, how perfect it was," she said. Baby Chance, however, earned his name both by being diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia and by beating it...
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FYI 4/10/16
(Community ~ 04/10/16)
SoutheastHEALTH will provide free Peripheral Artery Disease screenings from 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 13, at Family Medicine of Poplar Bluff, 2002 Kanell Blvd. in Poplar Bluff, Missouri; 1 to 4 p.m. Friday, April 15, at HealthPoint Fitness, 2126 Independence in Cape Girardeau; 1 to 4 p.m. ...
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