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PES students urged to "Bee" A Reader this summer
(Submitted Story ~ 06/27/16)
Students at Perryville Elementary School are participating in a summer reading program to keep their skills fresh, and are encouraging their classmates to join the fun. “The ‘Bee’ A Reader Summer Reading Challenge at PES is helping our students maintain their reading skills, which will make the transition to the next school year a success,” said Amanda Grein, a Title 1 reading specialist. ...
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Local players compete at APA Junior National Championships in Davenport, Iowa
(Submitted Story ~ 06/27/16)
Local players to Compete with over 225 junior players ranging from ages 7-18 from around the U.S. and Canada from July 7 to 10.
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Business notebook: Melting Co. adds to Cape's food-truck fleet
(Business ~ 06/27/16)
Cape Girardeau has a blossoming food-truck community, and it just became one truck larger. Melting Co., with its navy blue exterior and minimal orange and yellow logo, has began making appearances throughout Cape Girardeau, offering gourmet grilled-cheese sandwiches to hungry customers...
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Danger of fentanyl alters way police officers operate
(State News ~ 06/27/16)
ST. LOUIS -- The street version of fentanyl blamed in the deaths of thousands of Americans also is threatening police officers, forcing changes in long-standing basics of drug investigations, from confiscations to testing and undercover operations, law enforcement officials say...
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TRC approves $26M budget, with no tuition increase
(Local News ~ 06/27/16)
The Three Rivers College Board of Trustees on Thursday approved a $26.2 million operations budget for fiscal 2017, which reflects an anticipated enrollment decrease of 3 percent. College financial officials attributed the slight decline to an improved economy...
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Motocross racing isn't just for the young
(Local News ~ 06/27/16)
OLD APPLETON -- The first riders were out working the track well before 9:30 a.m. Sunday, but it wasn't looking good. Riders from all over the country had gathered at Sky High motocross park in Old Appleton for the 2 Brothers AHRMA National races, where the heats were scheduled to begin at 10 a.m., but a couple of inches of overnight rain had left parts of the track a muddy, slogging mess...
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Officials: Ash borer less of a problem here than in St. Louis
(Local News ~ 06/27/16)
Missouri's ash trees face destruction at the hands of a tiny insect that has wreaked havoc in the St. Louis area and infested much of Southeast Missouri. Colonies of the emerald ash borer have been spotted in 23 Missouri counties, including 16 in Southeast Missouri, said community forester Jennifer Behnken of the Missouri Department of Conservation...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 06/27/16)
Today in History Today is Monday, June 27, the 179th day of 2016. There are 187 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On June 27, 1966, the Gothic soap opera "Dark Shadows," having to do with mysterious and supernatural goings-on in Collinsport, Maine, premiered on ABC-TV...
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Prayer 6-27-16
(Prayer ~ 06/27/16)
O Lord Jesus, we pray that rain would bless our dry land. Amen.
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Speak Out 6/27/16
(Speak Out ~ 06/27/16)
Olympics in Rio brings the problem of the Zika virus concern. Now comes the doping scandal from Russian teams -- who else cheats? The last, and most important, concern is how these governments spend millions of dollars to host the games in the reality of the country's dire poverty and pollution. ...
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Fire department upgrades will help keep Cape safe
(Editorial ~ 06/27/16)
The Cape Girardeau Fire Department has the responsibility of keeping Cape residents safe. Already a trusted and efficient agency, the upcoming upgrades will lead to an even higher level of productivity. The fire department meets both local and national standards for responding to emergency medical service calls. ...
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Cardinals hit 6 HRs in 11-6 win over Mariners
(Professional Sports ~ 06/27/16)
SEATTLE -- In a ballpark known to keep hitters at bay, the St. Louis Cardinals flexed their power at Safeco Field on Sunday. Matt Carpenter and Tommy Pham each homered twice as the Cardinals went deep six times in an 11-6 victory over the Seattle Mariners...
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Fallujah 'liberated' from IS group, Iraqi commander says
(International News ~ 06/27/16)
BAGHDAD -- Five weeks after a military operation began, a senior Iraqi commander declared Sunday the city of Fallujah was "fully liberated" from the Islamic State group, giving a boost to the country's security and political leadership in its fight against the extremists...
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Scotland may block England's exit from EU
(International News ~ 06/27/16)
LONDON -- Britain's decision to remove itself from the European Union brought more political turmoil Sunday as Scotland's leader threatened to block the move and the opposition Labour Party's leader faced a coup attempt from his own legislators. The sense of unease spread as European leaders stepped up pressure on Britain to begin its complex exit from the 28-nation EU immediately, rather than wait several months, as British Prime Minister David Cameron prefers...
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Big crowds, more security mark gay-pride parades
(National News ~ 06/27/16)
NEW YORK -- With a moment of silence followed by the roar of motorcycles, New York City's gay pride parade began Sunday, a celebration of barriers breached and a remembrance of the lives lost in a shooting at a gay nightclub in Florida. Crowds of onlookers stood a dozen deep along Fifth Avenue, many waving rainbow flags. Some spectators held up orange "We are Orlando" signs, and indications of increased security were everywhere, with armed officers standing by...
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California wildfire destroys 200 homes, buildings
(National News ~ 06/27/16)
LAKE ISABELLA, Calif. -- A ravenous and deadly wildfire in central California burned 200 homes, many belonging to retirees on fixed incomes with few other possessions. "Most people here, this is all they had," said Daniel O'Brien, 53, who lost two rental mobile homes. "You have these moments where you just want to break down crying and fall apart."...
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What investors will be looking at with UK voting to leave EU
(Business ~ 06/27/16)
NEW YORK -- Britain's vote to leave the European Union last week sent shudders through financial markets, and understandably so. Investors now enter a period of deep uncertainty, expected to last not weeks but years, affecting the EU, the world's largest collective economy with 500 million people...
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Clerical errors prevent some PreCheck screenings for U.S. flights
(Business ~ 06/27/16)
NEW YORK -- Thousands of fliers enrolled in trusted-traveler programs such as PreCheck aren't getting the expedited screening they paid for because of clerical errors with their reservations. The most common problem is their date of birth or government "known traveler number" entered incorrectly into a reservation...
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Court says lawsuit against Missouri's Bass Pro can proceed
(Business ~ 06/27/16)
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- A federal appeals court has ruled a 2011 discrimination lawsuit against Springfield-based Bass Pro Shops can proceed. The lawsuit, which was filed in federal court in Texas by the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in 2011, accuses the outdoor retailer of discriminating against black and Hispanic job applicants, The Springfield News-Leader reported...
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Out of the past: June 27
(Out of the Past ~ 06/27/16)
THEBES, Ill. -- While high water on the Mississippi River continues to delay completion of a 2.7 miles of relocated Highway 3 between Gale and Thebes, Illinois, site work has started for the final 4.3 miles of relocated highway between Thebes and Twente Crossing Road, north of Olive Branch, Illinois...
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Adrienne Ptacek
(Obituary ~ 06/27/16)
Mrs. Adrienne Kay Ptacek, 57, of Jackson went to her heavenly home Wednesday, June 22, 2016. Friends may call from 9 a.m. until service time Tuesday, June 28, 2016, at La Croix United Methodist Church in Cape Girardeau. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with the Rev. J.T. Thomason officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery in Cape Girardeau...
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Floyd Hoffman
(Obituary ~ 06/27/16)
Floyd E. Hoffman, 83, of New Wells passed away peacefully Saturday, June 25, 2016, at the Monticello House in Jackson, where he had resided since January. He was born Oct. 6, 1932, in New Wells to Benjamin and Edna Kutscher Hoffman. He and Mildred Wallman were married June 12, 1955, at Zion Lutheran Church in Pocahontas...
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Paul Harris
(Obituary ~ 06/27/16)
ADVANCE, Mo. -- Paul Harris, 92, of Advance passed away Friday, June 24, 2016, at the Veterans Home in Cape Girardeau. He was born Sept. 8, 1923, at Brownwood, Missouri, the son of Roy and Emma Long Harris. Paul had worked at Railway Express in St. Louis. He was a member of First General Baptist Church in Advance...
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Barker Gee
(Obituary ~ 06/27/16)
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Barker Leighton Gee was a songwriter, singer and master of several instruments, with his choice being electric and acoustic guitar. He performed and recorded with various groups throughout his career. Indie punk rock, blues, punk rock, Southern indie punk rock and jazz were his favorite genres to perform. ...
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Russell 'Fingers' Anderson
(Obituary ~ 06/27/16)
Russell Wayne "Fingers" Anderson, 66, of Scott City died Friday, June 24, 2016, at Heartland Care and Rehab in Cape Girardeau. He was born June 24, 1950, in East St. Louis, Illinois, to Carroll Lynn and Wilma Dixie Anderson. At the age of 5 years old he was adopted by Jessie Earl and Mary Ruth Colyer Anderson. He and Edna J. Brockmeyer were married July 3, 1971, at Cape Girardeau...
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Scott City fire report 6/27/16
(Police/Fire Report ~ 06/27/16)
The Scott City Fire Department responded to the following calls: June 18 n At 6:36 a.m., emergency medical service in the 400 block of North Lincoln Street. n At 10:55 a.m., vehicle fire on Route M. n At 10:56 a.m., emergency medical service in the 100 block of Western Avenue...
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Jackson police report 6/27/16
(Police/Fire Report ~ 06/27/16)
The Jackson Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Assault n Assault was reported in the area of Wimbledon Drive. Miscellaneous n Check the welfare was requested in the 900 block of Kimbel Lane. n A fireworks violation was reported in the 300 block of East Lane...
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Cape Girardeau police report 6/27/16
(Police/Fire Report ~ 06/27/16)
The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests n A suspect was in custody pending formal charges of possession of drug paraphernalia. n Shocka Martina-Ann Woodson, 29, no address given, was arrested on a warrant...
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Births 6/27/16
(Births ~ 06/27/16)
Daughter to Roger Travis and Michelle Nicole Barton of Chaffee, Missouri, Saint Francis Medical Center, 8:35 a.m. Monday, June 20, 2016. Name, Nova McKenzie. Weight, 5 pounds, 12 ounces. Third child, second daughter. Mrs. Barton is the former Michelle McGuire, daughter of Darlene and Rick Kinder of Cape Girardeau and Mark McGuire of Chaffee. Barton is the son of Lonnie and Teresa Barton of Chaffee. He is employed by LeGrand's Transmission...
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BET Awards full of Prince tributes and political moments
(Entertainment ~ 06/27/16)
The BET Awards -- or "The Prince Tribute Show" -- featured emotional and energetic performances from Sheila E., Stevie Wonder and Jennifer Hudson honoring the Purple One, along with political statements on issues ranging from racial injustice to the U.S. presidential election...
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Wind power transmission line supporters to try again
(State News ~ 06/27/16)
COLUMBIA, Mo. -- Supporters of a transmission line that would carry wind power from western Kansas to the East Coast said they plan to present the proposal again in Missouri, the only state in the project's path that has rejected the plan. At the same time, opponents of the Grain Belt Express Clean Line promise they are ready to again defeat the plan for the 780-mile Grain Belt Express line, which would transmit electricity from Dodge City, Kansas, across northern Missouri and Illinois to a substation in Sullivan, Indiana, where it would connect to an existing grid extending farther east.. ...
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Judge: Lawyers can have Michael Brown juvenile records
(State News ~ 06/27/16)
CLAYTON, Mo. -- Attorneys for the city of Ferguson and other defendants in a wrongful-death lawsuit brought by Michael Brown's parents can have access to juvenile records involving the black 18-year-old who was fatally shot by a white police officer in 2014, a judge ruled...
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Ex-St. Louis sheriff's deputy sues for race discrimination
(State News ~ 06/27/16)
ST. LOUIS -- A former St. Louis sheriff's deputy who is seeking office has filed a lawsuit accusing the sheriff's department of racial discrimination. Johnnie Chester filed the lawsuit Tuesday in St. Louis court against Sheriff James W. Murphy alleging a "pattern and practice" of racial discrimination in the department. Chester, who is black, alleges unequal pay and professional advancement based on race...
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Joplin tornado spawns research among engineers, scientists
(State News ~ 06/27/16)
JOPLIN, Mo. -- Tornado research has surged since a massive twister destroyed much of Joplin and killed 161 people. Engineers, meteorologists and social scientists have published almost 800 peer-reviewed studies about tornadoes over the past five years, The Joplin Globe reported. David Roueche, a doctoral student in wind engineering at the University of Florida, said that's a 36 percent increase from the five-year period before the Joplin storm...
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Missouri law aims to help teachers of traumatized children
(State News ~ 06/27/16)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Missouri teachers trying to wrest control of the classroom back from unruly students can put on a stern look, raise their voices or use suspensions or other punishments as discipline. But backers of what's called a trauma-informed approach say those aren't always effective with stressed-out children, and they want to do more to help teachers emotionally prepare students to learn...
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Nixon says he will veto gun-rights bill
(State News ~ 06/27/16)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon plans to veto today a sweeping gun-rights bill that would allow the concealed carry of firearms without a permit and expand residents' rights to stand and fight against perceived threats -- a move that could set up a battle with the Republican-controlled Legislature...
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Cape Girardeau County Commission agenda 6/27/16
(Local News ~ 06/27/16)
Approval of minutes n Minutes of the June 23 meeting Communications/reports -- other elected officials n None at this time Public comments n Items listed on agenda Routine business...
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Crash on Sunday at William and Sprigg streets
(Local News ~ 06/27/16)
Cape Girardeau police work the scene of an accident Sunday afternoon at the intersection of William and Sprigg streets. Police said least one person was taken to Saint Francis Medical Center for treatment of a laceration.
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People on the move 6/27/16
(Business ~ 06/27/16)
Jordan Sheets has been appointed as an architectural intern for Dillie Traxel Architecture. Over the summer, Sheets will gain general office experience within the company before returning to University of Texas at Austin in the fall. Sheets is pursuing his master's degree in architecture. He earned an undergraduate degree in interior design from the University of Missouri-Columbia. Previous practical experience includes working on civic and renovation projects in Vail, Colorado...
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Motorcyclist hits black cow at night, dies
(National News ~ 06/27/16)
RUSSELL, Kan. -- A 59-year-old man died when the motorcycle he was driving Friday night collided with a black cow on a blacktopped road near Russell. It is not clear whether James Zordel was speeding or whether the cow suddenly appeared from the side of the road. "It was dark. He was driving down a blacktop road, and he hit a black cow," state trooper Brant Birney said, adding what caused the accident never may be known. Zordel, who was not wearing a helmet, died at the scene...
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Assistant coach cites family reasons for leaving Southeast Missouri State men's basketball program
(College Sports ~ 06/27/16)
It's been just over six months since Benjy Taylor's hiring as a Southeast Missouri State men's basketball assistant was announced, and now Rick Ray will be left filling the spot. Taylor's resignation was announced by the athletic department Monday, and a desire to move closer to his family -- sons Tyler, Otto III and Ostin, and daughter Olive -- was cited as the reason for his departure...
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Cardinals allow Royals to grab early 'Mo' in their four-game, in-state series
(Professional Sports ~ 06/27/16)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- There have been plenty of times over the years when Royals pitcher Danny Duffy would give up a first-inning home run, or fall into a big early hole, and it would cause everything else to slowly unravel. The left-hander showed Monday night just how much he's matured...
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