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'Excellent' first meeting for Obama, Trump
(National News ~ 11/10/16)
WASHINGTON (AP) -- In a cordial beginning to their transfer of power, President Barack Obama and President-elect Donald Trump met at the White House Thursday. Obama called the 90-minute meeting "excellent," and his successor said he looked forward to receiving the outgoing president's "counsel."...
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Gen. Seth J. McKee presented with Legion of Honor award
(Submitted Story ~ 11/10/16)
The Republic of France presented the Legion of Honor award to Gen. Seth J. McKee on Saturday, Nov. 5, in Scottsdale, Arizona. The presentation was made by Brig. Gen. Vincent Cousin, Defense Attache for the Embassy of France in Washington and a combat fighter pilot in the French Air Force. ...
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Students awarded Senior Matters scholarships
(Submitted Story ~ 11/10/16)
Fourteen members of the Class of 2017 received $500 scholarships in connection with the Senior Matters Expo in Cape Girardeau. This year’s winners include Jackson High School’s Hannah Hunt and Thomas Landewee; Cape Girardeau Central High School’s Megan Schoonover and Madison Dush; Scott City High School’s Amanda Oleson and Casey Medlin; Saxony Lutheran High School’s Johnathan Mueller and Lucas Ruessler; Oak Ridge High School’s Olivia Ruiz and Macy Jo Schamburg; Eagle Ridge Christian School’s Kaitlyn Todd and Gabriel Ellinghouse; and Notre Dame Regional High School’s Colling Smith and Jordan Huff.. ...
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GOP rides historic night in Missouri
(State News ~ 11/10/16)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Republicans pulled off a clean sweep of Missouri's top offices on Election Day, giving the party an unprecedented level of dominance in the former bellwether state. Donald Trump's victory at the top of the ticket Tuesday was the start of the big night for Republicans in the Show-Me State...
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Clinton says Trump should be given 'chance to lead'
(National News ~ 11/10/16)
WASHINGTON -- Republicans claimed a mandate Wednesday for President-elect Donald Trump after his election triumph, and an emotional Hillary Clinton told crestfallen supporters the GOP victor deserved a "chance to lead." President Barack Obama pledged a smooth transition of power...
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Firearm season for deer begins Saturday
(Local News ~ 11/10/16)
Archers will lay down their bows Friday as their portion of deer hunting season winds down, making way for deer hunters with firearms. The archery season began Sept. 15, with a brief break for a youth hunting season Oct. 29 and 30. During the youth weekend, hunters between the ages of 6 and 15 bagged 11,171 deer, down 22 percent from 2015's total of 13,582, according to the Missouri Department of Conservation...
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Home's veterans display in Jackson draws admirers
(Local News ~ 11/10/16)
John Rice said people have a habit of stopping by his house at 1443 Oak St. in Jackson to snap pictures or admire his veterans display. Some people have gone out of their way to thank Rice and his wife when they worked in their front yard. "I've met more people in Jackson than I've ever known before," Rice said...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 11/10/16)
Today in History Today is Thursday, Nov. 10, the 315th day of 2016. There are 51 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Nov. 10, 1766, Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, had its beginnings as William Franklin, the Royal Governor of New Jersey, signed a charter establishing Queen's College in New Brunswick...
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Dazzling decorating easy as 1-2-3
(Community ~ 11/10/16)
Shiny silver and gold, the warm glow of lights, dazzling bursts of color -- the Christmas tree helps fill our homes with laughter and love during the merriest of seasons. And while gathering together to trim the tree is a beloved family tradition for many of us, let's be honest -- for others, it's an intimidating decorating nightmare. But don't be overwhelmed -- it's easy to go from dazed to dazzling with a few insider tips...
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Eight timesaving tips for the holidays
(Community ~ 11/10/16)
The holidays are magical, but all that fun and festivity can eat up a lot of your time. Don't let the joy of the season be overshadowed by a hectic schedule and too many to-do's. These 10 simple tips and tricks will help you save time so you can focus on what really matters...
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How to get your finances back on track in the new year
(Local News ~ 11/10/16)
When it comes to money, it seems there's never enough, and with the holidays looming ahead, it's easy to accumulate more debt than you had intended. LaKenya Taylor, author of the book "Improving Your Money Flow," says having a plan is important. "Have a holiday financial plan and stick to it," she says. "Keep yourself in the black and not in the red. ... I know you want to be kind and get a gift, plus cook for everyone, but this year, do something a little different."...
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The power of a good fit: Kriste Martin opens bra boutique in downtown Cape Girardeau
(Local News ~ 11/10/16)
Kriste Martin is all about finding solutions. Martin, who opened Perfect Fit Bra Boutique on Oct. 19 on Broadway in downtown Cape Girardeau, says she originally came up with the idea to open her own bra shop when she herself couldn't find a well-fitting bra in Southeast Missouri...
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Paws & Effect: Keep pets safe during the holidays
(Column ~ 11/10/16)
It's the holiday season! Decorations, parties and food are just a few of the things we humans look forward to this time of year. Your pet? Not so much. Before you decorate the house, host the party or bake the cookies, take into consideration your pet's needs and safety. Your dog and cat thrive on routine, so try to keep your pet's schedule as close to normal as possible...
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Shyness is normal in children, but at times may signal underlying issues
(Local News ~ 11/10/16)
Parents want their children to have happy lives. Part of that happiness involves being engaged with peers and with others in the community. For kids who are shy, that can be a bit tricky, but some people are just hard-wired that way, experts say. "Some of us are predisposed; we are shy, reticent about speaking," says Utahna Hancock, a licensed professional counselor who specializes in couples and family therapy at The Dale & Hancock Center in Cape Girardeau. ...
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Sarah Geringer's new book of devotionals encourages women to 'focus on peace, not perfection'
(Local News ~ 11/10/16)
As a working mother of three busy children, Sarah Geringer of Jackson knows what it means to make sure her family's needs are met each day. By extension, she also knows just how much more taxing the process can be during the winter holiday season, when wrapping gifts, cooking lavish meals and attending holiday events are added to an already hectic mix...
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Feeling stressed? Practice mindfulness and self-care to put your mind, and body, at ease
(Local News ~ 11/10/16)
For most people, stress is a part of everyday life: Someone cuts you off in traffic. You're late for work. Your basement is flooded. Your spouse isn't doing their fair share of the chores again. Someone "unfriends" you on Facebook. Your boss is on the warpath. The cable technician doesn't arrive on time. The washing machine suddenly breaks. Your car has a flat tire. The baby sitter doesn't show up. The utility bill is twice as high as it should be...
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10 office organization tips to boost productivity
(Community ~ 11/10/16)
Empty boxes, piles of paper, pens strewed about -- everyone is guilty of office disorganization. What most people don't realize is a messy, disheveled office space can dramatically reduce worker efficiency and productivity. A staggering 98 percent of office workers say they'd be more productive at their jobs if their offices were more organized, according to a 2015 Post-it study surveying 1,000 full-time office workers. ...
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Start with the dinner table to make a holiday decor statement
(Local News ~ 11/10/16)
Wintertime is nearly upon us, and when it comes to table decorations, who can resist a festive centerpiece or table feature to help pull a gathering of friends and family together? Linda McKinnis of Design Exclusive in Cape Girardeau says first and foremost, holiday tables should mesh well with a room's existing decorations and design...
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Tasty soup recipes to try this season
(Local News ~ 11/10/16)
As cooler months approach, comforting, home-cooked meals become household staples, especially when it comes to soup. "The family is ... more in the mood to gather around the table and all of those good smells, all of those good things that simmer all day long are what we're in the mood for, I think, when it gets cooler out," says Brooke Clubbs, recipe columnist for The Best Years and communications instructor at Southeast Missouri State University...
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Ideas for hanging on to school-year memories and artwork
(Community ~ 11/10/16)
Kids often come home from school bearing armfuls of classroom art. The evenings bring comments about their day's events and sometimes hilarious descriptions of their world. Parents are sure they'll save and remember all those paper creations and memorable words. But the pace of life soon takes over, and even organized moms and dads can end up inundated...
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Holiday equations: A cheat sheet to take the mystery out of Thanksgiving math
(Community ~ 11/10/16)
Thanksgiving math actually isn't all that hard. You just need to use a few basic equations. For example, to estimate the amount of wine you'll need, begin by multiplying the number of in-laws you are expecting by the estimated number of offensive jokes your uncle is likely to tell (remember to round up). Take the product of that and multiply it by the number of children likely to overhear the offensive jokes. Buy that many bottles of wine...
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'You're always stronger than you think you are': How two local women kept their families moving forward through difficult times
(Local News ~ 11/10/16)
It starts with a sense of shock. When your child gets a bad diagnosis or injury, as did Rachelle Weber's oldest son Nolan, the world stops on a dime. "It's like, 'Did I really just hear that?'" she says "Is this going to affect the rest of our lives? It's shock and denial."...
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The Five of Clubbs: Avuncular
(Column ~ 11/10/16)
avuncular: (adjective) like an uncle: kind or friendly like an uncle When I first learned this definition, it forever became imprinted in mind as "like my Uncle Denny." My mom's younger brother, Dennis, was the kind of guy who took a home movie when he found my cousin and me, two guilty-looking toddlers, covered in baby powder. ...
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Create a room that's perfect for guests, but practical for you, too
(Community ~ 11/10/16)
Hosting houseguests can be a challenge under the best of circumstances. Having a well-designed, private space for them is a huge help, but many homeowners don't have a dedicated room just for that. "Realistically, most people don't have guests every week," says interior designer Betsy Burnham, founder of Burnham Design in Los Angeles, so many people create hybrid guest room/home office spaces, or blend a guest room with a playroom or crafting room...
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Holiday kitchen disaster? We've got a fix for that!
(Community ~ 11/10/16)
If you're planning to entertain at home this holiday season, you'd be wise to bear in mind the words of Julia Child: "Never apologize. Never explain." Because something is going to go wrong. Something always does. But that doesn't mean you need to tell the world. ...
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Cape Girardeau women hit the bodybuilding circuit with strength and determination
(Local News ~ 11/10/16)
Several months ago, Tara Landewee wrote her goal of appearing in a bikini bodybuilding competition on the goals board in the Osage Centre fitness room. A graduate of Southeast Missouri State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in health management with an option in health promotion, Landewee has been focused on her health and working out for most of her life...
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Five ways to say goodbye to your 'sad desk lunch'
(Community ~ 11/10/16)
You're running out the door, already late and thinking about that important 8 a.m. meeting. Lunch is the last thing on your mind. In fact, you usually just pick something up from the deli line or local fast food place and hurry back to your desk. Sound familiar? You're not alone. ...
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The Beauty Counter: How to rock a red lipstick
(Column ~ 11/10/16)
It is my firm belief that wearing red lipstick can be as effective as changing from an office pantsuit into a slinky LBD (little black dress). That being said, one of the biggest fears I hear from women is they are terrified of how they will look in a red or dark-colored lipstick. ...
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Parents: Are you guilty of arguing in front of your kids? (Part 2)
(Column ~ 11/10/16)
In the last issue, we covered some of the effects parental conflict can have on children. This time we'll cover ways to at least reduce the harm caused by such arguing and conflict -- and, in certain cases, if done correctly, ways of handling conflict that can actually model for your child appropriate conflict resolution and problem-solving skills they can use themselves...
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GOP keeps Senate control as Democrats fall
(National News ~ 11/10/16)
Associated Press Congressional Correspondent WASHINGTON -- Republicans held onto their slim Senate majority, a stinging blow to Democrats in a night full of them. Democrats had been nearly certain of retaking control but saw their hopes fizzle as endangered GOP incumbents won in Missouri, Pennsylvania, North Carolina and even Democrat-friendly Wisconsin...
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Veterans Day 2016
(Column ~ 11/10/16)
I am writing this in the evening of Monday, Nov. 7, 2016, in advance of selecting our representatives for president and congress as well as state and local officials. While we can take pride in the fact that our electoral process is still functioning, polls show that this election of a president has been extremely contentious with the two least popular candidates in modern history. Their conduct has assured them they will remain unpopular...
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Little Free Libraries popping up in Cape
(Editorial ~ 11/10/16)
If you've been looking for something to do with books collecting dust on your shelves, look no further. Little Free Library sites are popping up all over Cape Girardeau. Over the past few weeks these boxes filled with books that are free for the taking have been dedicated along Frederick Street between William and Good Hope streets as well as outside the Cape Girardeau Police Department...
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Rights and responsibilities: Area students learn about voting during mock elections
(Community ~ 11/10/16)
Mock elections were held Tuesday in several area schools, including Cape Girardeau Central Junior High in Cape Girardeau and East Elementary in Jackson. At the beginning of Nichole Buehrle's eighth-grade advisory period Tuesday, students were instructed to get on their classroom laptops and open a Google Form displaying the two main party candidates, Donald Trump (Republican) and Hillary Clinton (Democrat), and an option to write in an alternative, such as third-party candidates Gary Johnson (Libertarian) or Jill Stein (Green Party).. ...
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Big victories for legal pot but path ahead is uncertain
(National News ~ 11/10/16)
LOS ANGELES -- The number of Americans living in states with recreational marijuana more than tripled after at least three states voted to fully legalize the drug. But the election of Republican Donald Trump and GOP majorities in the Senate and House tempered advocates' excitement about an easing of federal restrictions...
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Anguish for many female Clinton voters
(National News ~ 11/10/16)
Maggie Passmore of St. Paul, Minnesota, had been watching election returns at a party but reverted to watching at home "when things got scary." She fell asleep, then awoke to learn Donald Trump was defeating Hillary Clinton. "And then I threw up," said Passmore, 54. "My body totally rejected the result."...
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Some minorities find 'President-elect Trump' a scary prospect
(National News ~ 11/10/16)
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- Across America, many members of minority groups awoke Wednesday to something that had seemed an implausible nightmare just a day earlier: President-elect Donald Trump. After a race that shattered norms of civility and restraint, Trump's ascendency to the White House on the power of overwhelming white support left some with the sinking feeling that they now live in a country where they simply don't matter. ...
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Mostly white community flashpoint in Chicago racial tension
(National News ~ 11/10/16)
CHICAGO -- A largely white Chicago neighborhood many police officers and firefighters call home took center stage this week in the city's tensions over gun violence, race and policing as protests erupted following the fatal police shooting of a black man...
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Lil Wayne's jail memoir details emotional highs and lows
(Entertainment ~ 11/10/16)
NEW YORK -- As soon as Lil Wayne knew he was going to jail for gun possession, he mapped out his plan to survive. "There was, 'OK, let's get a plan together ... from when you go in ... and when you get out,'" the rapper said of his eight-month stint in New York City's Rikers Island in 2010...
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Pakistan deports National Geographic's iconic 'Afghan Girl'
(International News ~ 11/10/16)
KABUL, Afghanistan -- Afghanistan's president on Wednesday welcomed home Sharbat Gulla, National Geographic's famed green-eyed "Afghan Girl," hours after she was deported from Pakistan, the latest in the odyssey of the globally recognized refugee. Gulla's deportation came after a regional court in the Pakistani city of Peshawar convicted her on charges of carrying a forged Pakistani ID card and staying in the country illegally...
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7 killed in London during tram derailment
(International News ~ 11/10/16)
LONDON -- Seven people were killed and more than 50 injured when a tram derailed while rounding a tight curve in a rainstorm in south London, police said Wednesday. Investigators said the train, which tipped over on its side, apparently was going faster than permitted...
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Bodies found on suspected serial killer's land identified
(National News ~ 11/10/16)
Two bodies found on the rural property of a South Carolina man linked to five other deaths were a couple who had a history of panhandling and had been buried there for nearly a year, authorities said Wednesday. One of the victims was 25-year-old Meagan Leigh McCraw-Coxie of Spartanburg, South Carolina, who appears to have died from a gunshot wound to the head...
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Out of the past: Nov. 10
(Out of the Past ~ 11/10/16)
The congregation of First Assembly of God Church in Cape Girardeau has a new pastor; the Rev. Gary Brothers and his wife, Rose, and daughters, Jennifer and Julie, come to Cape Girardeau from Providence, Kentucky, where Brothers pastored eight years...
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Erma Thomas
(Obituary ~ 11/10/16)
Erma Jean Thomas, 85, of Friedheim died Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2016, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. She was born Dec. 24, 1930, in Perryville, Missouri, daughter of Oscar and Addie Klaus Lohman. She and Clifford J. Thomas were married Oct. 2, 1949. He survives in Friedheim...
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John Shelton Jr.
(Obituary ~ 11/10/16)
ANNA, Ill. -- John B. Shelton Jr., 82, of Anna died at 5:43 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. He was born April 9, 1934, in Trigg County, Kentucky, the son of John Barnette and Clyde Elizabeth Joiner Shelton Sr. He married Margaret Hillman on Aug. 22, 1954...
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Vinita Schwab
(Obituary ~ 11/10/16)
Vinita Beatrice Schwab, 107, formerly of Cape Girardeau, died Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016, at Lindley Health Care in Newport, Arkansas. A graveside funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Cape County Memorial Park in Cape Girardeau. Ford and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements...
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Karen McCain
(Obituary ~ 11/10/16)
Karen McCain, 55, of Delta died Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016, at the family home. Friends may call from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday at Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Chaffee, Missouri. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the chapel. Burial will be at Forest Hills Memorial Gardens near Morley, Missouri...
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Rodney Martin
(Obituary ~ 11/10/16)
Rodney Martin, 77, of Delta died Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. He was born July 11, 1939, in Woodland, California, to William and Ella Watson Martin. He and Nancy Pannell were married July 11, 1997. Rodney proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force from 1956 to 1961. He enjoyed woodworking, gardening, reading, painting and traveling...
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Delia Marshall
(Obituary ~ 11/10/16)
ADVANCE, Mo. -- Delia Virginia Marshall, 87, of Advance passed away peacefully Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016, at her home with family. She was born Aug. 29, 1929, in St. Louis to the late Lawrence and Catherine Halpin Marshall. Delia retired as a clerk for the Missouri Pacific Railroad company after many years of service. She was very talented and enjoyed working with stained glass, quilting and crocheting...
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Jennifer Kirchhoff
(Obituary ~ 11/10/16)
Jennifer Ann Ruch Kirchhoff was born April 1, 1971. She came into this world talking and has never quit since. She talked about everything, but mainly how much she loved her family, especially Clara, her daughter. Jennifer loved her pets. She graduated from Southeast Missouri State University with a master’s in counseling. She always looked into what you were saying, how you were saying it and what you meant by it...
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Willie Bedford Sr.
(Obituary ~ 11/10/16)
CAIRO, Ill. — Willie Lee Bedford Sr., 57, of Cairo died Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, at his home. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Jesus Is Lord Freewill Baptist Church in Cairo. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. Interment will be in Spencer Heights Memorial Park in Mounds, Illinois. Massie Funeral Home in Mounds is in charge of the arrangements...
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Jackson police report 11/10/16
(Police/Fire Report ~ 11/10/16)
The Jackson Police Department released the following items. Arrest does not imply guilt. Arrest n Robert J. Reynolds, 33, of Jackson was arrested on two Cape Girardeau County warrants. Summons n Jacob J. Ressel, 31, of Jackson was issued a summons for a stop-sign violation...
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Cape Girardeau fire report 11/10/16
(Police/Fire Report ~ 11/10/16)
The Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls Tuesday: n Medical assists were made at 12:53 a.m. on Hackberry Street; 1:32 a.m. on Hackberry Street; 2:01 a.m. on Themis Street; 3:21 a.m. on Towers Circle; 5:42 a.m. on North Henderson Avenue; 8:15 a.m. on Parker Street; 8:18 a.m. on Bloomfield Street; 12:52 p.m. on William Street; 4:30 p.m. on North Silver Springs Road; 4:53 p.m. on William Street; 6:46 p.m. on William Street; and 9:22 p.m. on William Street...
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Cape Girardeau police report 11/10/16
(Police/Fire Report ~ 11/10/16)
The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests n Mark E. Brazel, 45, 1101 Good Hope St., was arrested at Fountain and North streets on two Cape Girardeau warrants for expired license plates and no insurance...
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GM laying off over 2,000 at 2 car plants as sales slow
(National News ~ 11/10/16)
DETROIT -- Shifting demand from cars to trucks and SUVS is forcing General Motors to lay off more than 2,000 workers indefinitely at two assembly plants in Ohio and Michigan starting in January. The company said Wednesday it will suspend the third shifts at factories in Lordstown, Ohio, and Lansing, Michigan, because of the market change, which is growing and shows no sign of abating...
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Vitamin D deficiency is widely overestimated, doctors warn
(National News ~ 11/10/16)
Doctors are warning about vitamin D again, and it's not the "we need more" news you might expect. Instead, they say there's too much needless testing and too many people taking too many pills for a problem few people truly have. The nutrient is crucial for strong bones and may play a role in other health conditions, though that is far less certain. ...
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US stocks surge following Trump victory; bond prices tumble
(National News ~ 11/10/16)
It turns out that President Donald Trump may not be bad for the stock market after all. Asian stock markets stumbled shortly after Trump overtook Hillary Clinton in the presidential vote count early Wednesday. From there, Wall Street appeared set for a slump of its own, only it never materialized...
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Spy agency to come to once-vibrant St. Louis neighborhood
(State News ~ 11/10/16)
ST. LOUIS -- Almost all of the homes in the 100-acre swath north of downtown are empty now. The number of houses lining the streets to the north of the old Pruitt-Igoe housing site had been dwindling for years. People moved. Buildings crumbled. Vacant lots stayed undeveloped...
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Voter turnout in Missouri falls short of high expectations
(State News ~ 11/10/16)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Missouri's voter turnout is slightly up from the 2012 elections but didn't meet record-breaking predictions by election officials. Secretary of State Jason Kander on Wednesday announced the unofficial turnout in Tuesday's election was a little less than 67 percent. More than 2.8 million registered voters cast ballots in the state...
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Missouri voters back photo ID mandate; court fight likely
(State News ~ 11/10/16)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Nearly two-thirds of voters in the Missouri election backed a constitutional amendment requiring them to show photo identification at the polls starting next summer, although legal experts predicted Wednesday the mandate would have to survive another court challenge before taking effect...
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Cape Girardeau County Commission agenda 11/10/16
(Local News ~ 11/10/16)
Approval of minutes n Minutes of the Nov. 7 meeting Communications/ reports -- other elected officials n None at this time Public comments n Items listed on agenda Routine business...
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Grill starts fire Wednesday in Cape
(Local News ~ 11/10/16)
The Cape Girardeau Fire Department responds to a fire Wednesday in Cape Girardeau.
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Thousands protest Trump win around U.S.
(National News ~ 11/10/16)
CHICAGO -- The raw divisions exposed by the presidential race were on full display across America on Wednesday, as protesters flooded city streets to condemn Donald Trump's election in demonstrations that police said were mostly peaceful. From New England to heartland cities such as Kansas City, Missouri, and along the West Coast, many thousands of demonstrators carried flags and anti-Trump signs, disrupting traffic and declaring they refused to accept Trump's triumph...
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Police: Woman threatens customer with gun in gas station
(Local News ~ 11/10/16)
A Cape Girardeau woman threatened a customer with a handgun inside a gas station at 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, police said. Cape Girardeau police arrested Amanda Faye Francis, 31, after arriving at the scene. The Cape Girardeau County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office charged Francis with unlawful use of a weapon, assault on a law-enforcement officer and resisting arrest. Francis’ bond was set at $15,000 cash or surety...
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Area voters turn out heavily for GOP candidates; support 4 of 6 Missouri ballot issues
(Local News ~ 11/10/16)
Voters in Cape Girardeau, Scott, Perry and Bollinger counties overwhelmingly cast their ballots for Donald Trump and every Republican statewide candidate in Tuesday’s election. They also approved four state ballot issues by large margins and rejected two other measures, reflecting results statewide...
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Puxico woman accused of killing husband in his sleep takes plea deal
(Local News ~ 11/10/16)
KENNETT, Mo. — A Puxico, Missouri, woman pleaded guilty Monday to a lesser murder charge in connection with the 2013 shooting death of her husband, who she killed because “something” told her to “end him.” Victoria Lee Isaac, 51, accompanied by her attorney, Patti Tucka of the Public Defender’s Office, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and felony armed criminal action before Presiding Circuit Judge Robert Mayer...
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Caruthersville Wal-Mart closing to leave $100K hole in tax revenue
(Local News ~ 11/10/16)
CARUTHERSVILLE, Mo. — Caruthersville Mayor Mike McGraw said the city could see a loss of $100,000 when the Wal-Mart store there closes its doors in 90 days. Eighty-five people are employed by Caruthersville’s Wal-Mart in full or part-time positions...
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Students, bus driver uninjured in Perry County school bus accident
(Local News ~ 11/10/16)
A Perry County School District 32 bus was involved in a collision at 7:15 a.m. Wednesday. In an email, Kate Martin, communications director for the district, said there were no students injured, and the bus driver was unharmed. Martin said a school bus — bus 1 — was stopped on Route N to pick up students when it was rear-ended by another vehicle...
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St. Louis city orders homeless shelter to shut down
(State News ~ 11/10/16)
ST. LOUIS — The city of St. Louis has ordered a downtown homeless shelter to shut down, claiming the site is operating illegally without an occupancy permit. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported the walk-in New Life Evangelistic Center was ordered Wednesday to cease and desist on property it has called home for four decades. ...
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Birth 11/10/16
(Births ~ 11/10/16)
Daughter to Blake and Bethany Fields of University City, Missouri, Mercy Hospital in St. Louis, 10:28 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016. Name, Scarlett Aurora. Weight, 7 pounds, 1 ounce. First child. Mrs. Fields is the former Bethany Rouggly, daughter of Mike and Cindy Rouggly of Jackson. She is a registered nurse at Mercy Hospital. Fields is the son of Marsha Fields of Jackson and the late Roger Fields. He is a supply-chain analyst at ROI in St. Louis...
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Student's Kit Kat stolen; company sends 6,500 more
(National News ~ 11/10/16)
MANHATTAN, Kan. -- Kansas State University student Hunter Jobbins said he left his car unlocked with a Kit Kat bar in the cup holder last month. When he came back, the candy had been replaced with a note. The thief wrote, "I love Kit Kats so I checked your door and it was unlocked. Did not take anything other than the Kit Kat. I am sorry and hungry." Jobbins' picture of the note went viral. Hershey responded by sending a representative with 6,500 Kit Kat bars...
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Hooked on Science: Turkey-baster ping-pong ball launcher
(Community ~ 11/10/16)
n Turkey baster n Ping-pong balls STEP 1: Using the turkey baster, engineer a turkey-baster ping-pong ball launcher that will shoot a ping-pong ball at least 15 feet. STEP 2: Convey your design through sketches, drawings and a physical model, known as a prototype...
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Learning briefs 11/10/16
(Community ~ 11/10/16)
The following students have been awarded scholarships to attend Southeast Missouri State University for the 2017-2018 academic year: Katie Black of Jackson was awarded the Regents' Scholarship. Black is the daughter of David and Kristi Black of Jackson and will be a 2017 graduate of Jackson High School...
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Prayer 11/10/16
(Prayer ~ 11/10/16)
O Lord God, the Great I Am, may we always be faithful in prayer. Amen.
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