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Happy Birthday Jesus from Guardian Angel School
(Submitted Story ~ 12/16/16)
There is no better way to celebrate Christmas, than to have a birthday party for Jesus. Every year, Guardian Angel School in Oran does just that. On Wednesday, December 14, all the students, faculty & staff gathered in the gym, where Michelle Priggel, our religion teacher, reminded everyone that before you open gifts on Christmas morning you should tell Jesus Happy Birthday. ...
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Local Greek chapters donate toys to St. Jude
(Submitted Story ~ 12/16/16)
Two men from the Phi Delta Theta fraternity at Southeast Missouri State University, along with two women from the Delta Delta Delta sorority at Southeast, took a trip on Dec. 15 to Memphis, Tennessee, to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The group donated more than 200 toys that were collected between both Greek chapters to the children at the hospital...
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Notre Dame student organization donates funds to Saint Francis Foundation
(Submitted Story ~ 12/16/16)
The Athletes Give Back (AGB) organization at Notre Dame Regional High High School presented a check for $2,000 to the Saint Francis Medical Center Foundation “Pink Up” campaign. Pictured (from left): ABG student-athletes Taylor Allen, Ben Womack, Anna Kate Klueppel, Lindsay Parker and Allie Ziegler present the check to Laura Boos Probst, Notre Dame class of ’09, Saint Francis Foundation...
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Three accused of vandalizing decorations in Jackson
(Local News ~ 12/16/16)
Jackson police investigated two juveniles and a 17-year-old Jackson resident with damaging Christmas ornaments on the lawn of a local resident, police said. Officers investigated vandalism -- 11 punctured inflatable yard ornaments -- on Dec. 4 in the 2000 block of Providence Drive, according to a Jackson Police Department news release. ...
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Two suspects face drug charges in Perry County
(Local News ~ 12/16/16)
Perry County, Missouri, sheriff's deputies arrested two people in possession of seven different types of drugs Tuesday, deputies said. The Perry County Prosecuting Attorney's Office charged Peggy Ann Korn, 37, and Aaron Robert McDowell, 32, both of Perryville, Missouri, with three counts of intent to distribute a controlled substance, four counts of possession of a controlled substance and misdemeanor unlawful use of drug paraphernalia...
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Cape Girardeau City Council: Stormwater tax extension could help fund maintenance of drainage system
(Local News ~ 12/16/16)
When Cape Girardeau voters are asked to extend a stormwater/parks sales tax in 2018, it could include funding for maintenance of stormwater-drainage structures, city council members said Thursday. Council members voiced that view at a special study session with city staff. The session, held at the Osage Centre, focused solely on stormwater issues. The council took no formal action...
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Ameren putting finishing touches on $84 million upgrade in Cape
(Local News ~ 12/16/16)
Two years after Ameren Missouri broke ground on its $84 million substation and transition-line project, the energy provider is preparing to call the job complete. The project began in December 2014, when Ameren constructed the Heritage substation on Ameren-owned land south of Route K, followed later by another substation called Hitt...
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Former Cape firefighter sues city, charging 'disability discrimination' in his firing
(Local News ~ 12/16/16)
A former Cape Girardeau firefighter has sued the city, contending the local government engaged in “disability discrimination” for firing him after he suffered a seizure. The lawsuit was filed late last month in Cape Girardeau County Circuit Court by attorney Andrew Tarry on behalf of his client, Ryan Rascher...
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Officers pull gas-soaked man from burning car; prevent him from driving into fireworks store
(Local News ~ 12/16/16)
Two Scott County sheriff’s deputies dragged a man out of a burning car after he threatened to commit suicide and drive the car into Boomland on Wednesday night in Benton, Missouri. After a short pursuit, deputy Tim Hill stopped the man about 9 p.m. near a gas pump near Boomland, Sheriff Rick Walter said. Hill stopped the man based on a report he had driven off without paying for gasoline earlier that night, Walter said...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 12/16/16)
Today in History Today is Friday, Dec. 16, the 351st day of 2016. There are 15 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Dec. 16, 1991, the U.N. General Assembly rescinded its 1975 resolution equating Zionism with racism by a vote of 111-25...
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Prayer 12/16/16
(Prayer ~ 12/16/16)
Lord Jesus, we fix our eyes on you, the author and perfecter of our faith. Amen.
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Chickengate: Uncle Joe takes a fearless stand
(Column ~ 12/16/16)
Dear Uncle Joe: You talked a lot about chickens in your column last week. Thanks, by the way, for terrorizing my grandkids who now are afraid I'm going to wring the neck of Clabby, the old hen in the pen in our backyard. The kids love this hen, and after seeing what you said in the newspaper, they break out sobbing every time they look at the bird. ...
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Winter commencement this weekend at SEMO
(Editorial ~ 12/16/16)
This weekend nearly 800 Southeast Missouri State University students will walk across the stage and receive their college diplomas. Southeast's winter commencement ceremony begins at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Show Me Center. The largest number of undergraduate and graduate degrees for a winter ceremony in the last decade will be awarded, with 781 students receiving degrees -- 632 undergraduates and 149 master's and specialist candidates...
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Response on the Electoral College
(Letter to the Editor ~ 12/16/16)
In response to John Piepho's letter, Dec. 6 edition. The Electoral College Provision (Article II, section I) was written in 1787 and ratified in 1791. It is the law of the land. You are correct that the founders were worried about major population centers, mainly on the east and left coasts today, choosing a leader for all the people in flyover country today. ...
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MerchEntice: 'Tis the season for shabby chic
(Column ~ 12/16/16)
'Tis the season to (fill in the blank). Eat that. Buy that. Try that. Wear that. So many traditions are being practiced this time of year. Some loved. Some enjoyed. Some endured. The holiday season can undeniably be described as a cocktail of stress and tension, shaken, not stirred, served over ice ... ...
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Out of the past: Dec. 16
(Out of the Past ~ 12/16/16)
ALTENBURG, Mo. -- In times of economic trouble for schools across the state, tiny Altenburg Public School is paying cash for a new building addition. Superintendent Richard Hoffman said the 77-student school district has been saving money for the past six years to build the $120,000 structure...
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Tommie Wilkie
(Obituary ~ 12/16/16)
Tommie Lou Wilkie, 81, of Jackson, formerly of Memphis, Tennessee, died Thursday, Dec. 15, 2016, at Woodland Hills Nursing Home in Marble Hill, Missouri. Her memorial service will be at a later date at Stephens Cemetery in Stephens, Arkansas. Ford and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements...
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Anna Totty
(Obituary ~ 12/16/16)
BELLEVILLE, Ill. -- Anna Rosetta Friese Totty, 81, of Belleville entered into rest Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2016, with her family and her dog, Teddy Bear, by her side. She was born Aug. 18, 1935, in Daisy to Roscoe and Odessa Hahs Friese. Anna and Moses Audrey Totty were married Oct. 18, 1953, at Morley, Missouri. He died June 15, 1993...
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Barbara Minton
(Obituary ~ 12/16/16)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Barbara June Minton, 85, of Charlotte, Arkansas, formerly of Perryville, died Thursday, Dec. 15, 2016, at her home. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday and from 6:30 to 10 a.m. Tuesday at Young and Sons Funeral Home in Perryville...
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Andy Matz
(Obituary ~ 12/16/16)
MORLEY, Mo. -- Andrew Patrick "Andy" Matz, 95, died Thursday, Dec. 15, 2016, at Chaffee Nursing Center in Chaffee, Missouri. Born Dec. 4, 1921, in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania, he was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served during World War II. Andy worked as a butcher for A&P Stores for 25 years; worked at Burger King in Sikeston, Missouri, for five years; and was a butcher for Ward Food Mart in Jackson and a butcher for Benton Bestway in Benton, Missouri, before retiring...
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John Huckabee
(Obituary ~ 12/16/16)
John Charles Huckabee, 61, of Cape Girardeau passed away Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016, at Jackson Manor Nursing Home. He was born Dec. 4, 1955, in Pocahontas, Arkansas, to Floyd and Wyvonna Jackson Huckabee. John was a graduate of Cape Girardeau Central High School...
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Chester Alexander
(Obituary ~ 12/16/16)
Chester W. Alexander, 80, of Cape Girardeau died Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2016, at Southeast Hospital. Arrangements are pending at McCombs Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau.
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Cape Girardeau fire report 12/16/16
(Police/Fire Report ~ 12/16/16)
The Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls Wednesday: n Medical assists were made at 1:34 a.m. on North Silver Springs Road; 5:39 a.m. on South Park Avenue; 6:38 a.m. on Farrar Drive; 8:10 a.m. on South Silver Springs Road; 8:15 a.m. ...
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Cape Girardeau police report 12/16/16
(Police/Fire Report ~ 12/16/16)
The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests n Nathan A. Miller, 35, of Thebes, Illinois, was arrested on a Cape Girardeau warrant for improper registration. n Dylan S. Tellor, 26, of Scott City was arrested at Sprigg Street and Highway 74 on a Scott City warrant for failure to appear for stealing...
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Births 12/16/16
(Births ~ 12/16/16)
Son to Marvin Shay and Meagan Clair Nienhaus of Scott City, Southeast Hospital, 3:15 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2016. Name, Grayson Anthony Allen. Weight, 5 pounds, 15.5 ounces. First child. Mrs. Nienhaus is the former Meagan Littrell, daughter of Anthony R. ...
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What the 'Growing Pains' cast did after the show ended
(Entertainment ~ 12/16/16)
NEW YORK -- The death of Alan Thicke has saddened every fan of "Growing Pains," the warm family sitcom in which he played Dr. Jason Seaver, a psychiatrist and ideal TV dad. The show lives on in reruns and memories since its ABC run ended in 1992 after seven seasons. But a quarter-century later, what has become of the actors who portrayed the rest of the Seaver clan?...
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An international 'Rogue One' cast for a new 'Star Wars' era
(Entertainment ~ 12/16/16)
SAN FRANCISCO -- "Star Wars" always has had a wide variety of faces and languages in its films, but besides a few outliers, the diversity was limited mainly to that of the various creatures inhabiting the planets. "The Force Awakens" cracked that seal a bit, but it's the spinoff film "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" that really bursts through the arbitrary barrier with a large international cast, including Mexican actor Diego Luna, Danish actor Mads Mikkelsen, the British-Pakistani actor Riz Ahmed, Chinese stars Donnie Yen and Jiang Wen, Australian Ben Mendelsohn, African-American actor Forest Whitaker and British actress Felicity Jones .. ...
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#SemoSelfie 12/16/16
(Entertainment ~ 12/16/16)
Found the box! Actually, Sissy knew exactly where it was and took me to it. It's super handy having a Cast Member for a sister! #capegirardeau #capegirardeaumerchantile #thebox #semoselfie
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Local musicians to pay tribute to the music of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
(Entertainment ~ 12/16/16)
The last time The Rude Dog Pub hosted a tribute night, organizer and guitarist Adam Hellman didn't know how it would fare; he just knew he had to learn a whole stack of classic songs from roots-rock icons The Band. "We thought we would enjoy it and it would maybe be a nice community builder," Hellman said. "But that might possibly be the most fun I ever had playing music. So the next day, we said, 'We have to do another one.'"...
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Report: Beijing adds weapons to South China Sea islands
(International News ~ 12/16/16)
BEIJING -- China appears to have installed anti-aircraft and anti-missile weapons on its man-made islands in the strategically vital South China Sea, a U.S. security think tank said, upping the stakes in what many see as a potential Asian powder keg...
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U.S. withholds aid from Philippines
(National News ~ 12/16/16)
WASHINGTON -- The United States said Thursday it is withholding a major aid package to the Philippines and is troubled by the nation's leader's boast he used to drive around looking for criminals to kill. It's the latest sign of strain in U.S.-Philippine relations since President Rodrigo Duterte launched a crackdown on illegal drugs that has led to thousands of deaths in police gunbattles...
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Egypt: Traces of explosives found on victims of Paris flight
(International News ~ 12/16/16)
CAIRO -- Traces of explosives have been found on some of the victims of an EgyptAir flight from Paris that crashed in the Mediterranean Sea in May, Egypt's government said Thursday, a finding that could deal another blow to the country's vital tourism sector...
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Survivors evacuate Aleppo
(International News ~ 12/16/16)
BEIRUT -- Weeping, hobbling on crutches or dragging suitcases, hundreds of survivors of a devastating government bombardment and siege left the last sliver of opposition-held Aleppo on Thursday, an evacuation that sealed the end of the rebellion's most important stronghold and was a watershed moment in Syria's 5-year-old civil war...
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Stolen ones, zeroes are returned in Philadelphia
(National News ~ 12/16/16)
PHILADELPHIA -- Scores of ones and zeroes stolen from addresses mounted on the homes of Philadelphia residents have been returned. The news website Billy Penn reported a trash bag containing 83 metal address markers was left Monday at the home of Meghan Haley, who had released surveillance footage of a man and woman going around the neighborhood in September, ripping zeroes and ones off the fronts of homes. She said she doesn't know who returned the numbers...
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Justice Department probing California jail snitch scandal
(National News ~ 12/16/16)
SANTA ANA, Calif. -- The U.S. Justice Department on Thursday opened an investigation into a long-running scandal over the use of jailhouse informants in Orange County, California, federal authorities said. The civil pattern-or-practice investigation will look into allegations county prosecutors and sheriff's officials used jailhouse snitches to get information from defendants in violation of their constitutional rights, the U.S. attorney's office in Los Angeles said in a statement...
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Ex-Milwaukee officer charged in fatal shooting of black man
(National News ~ 12/16/16)
Prosecutors charged a Milwaukee police officer Thursday with killing a black man in August, alleging the man had thrown his gun away and was unarmed when the officer fired the fatal shot. Dominique Heaggan-Brown, who is also black, was charged with reckless homicide in the Aug. 13 death of Sylville Smith, which sparked two days of riots on Milwaukee's north side...
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Delaware court says death-penalty ruling is retroactive
(National News ~ 12/16/16)
DOVER, Del. -- A Delaware Supreme Court ruling earlier this year declaring the state's death-penalty law unconstitutional is retroactive, meaning an inmate convicted of killing a police officer must be resentenced to life in prison, the justices said in a follow-up decision Thursday...
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Mississippi court OKs challenge to questioned execution drug
(National News ~ 12/16/16)
JACKSON, Miss. -- A Mississippi man sentenced to death for the murder of a community college student won consent from the state's highest court Thursday to challenge a lethal-injection drug that's been blamed for botched executions and other problems around the country...
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Facebook gets serious about fighting fake news
(National News ~ 12/16/16)
NEW YORK -- Facebook is taking new measures to curb the spread of fake news on its huge and influential social network. It will focus on the "worst of the worst" offenders and partner with outside fact-checkers and news organizations to sort honest news reports from made-up stories that play to people's passions and preconceived notions...
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Yahoo's mega breach shows how vulnerable data is
(National News ~ 12/16/16)
NEW YORK -- The revelation of Yahoo's latest hack underscores what many Americans have known for years: All those emails, photos and other personal files stored online can be stolen easily, and there's little anyone can do about it. The only saving grace is the attackers apparently did not exploit the information for fraud. But their true motives remain a mystery...
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Electoral College unlikely to upend Trump victory
(National News ~ 12/16/16)
WASHINGTON -- There's more hustle than hope behind an effort to derail Donald Trump's presidency in the Electoral College. Republican electors are being swamped with pleas to buck tradition and cast ballots for someone else at meetings across the country Monday that are on course to ratify Trump as the winner. AP interviews with more than 330 electors from both parties found little appetite for a revolt...
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White House suggests Putin was involved in hacking
(National News ~ 12/16/16)
WASHINGTON -- The Obama administration suggested Thursday that Russian President Vladimir Putin personally authorized the hacking of Democratic officials' email accounts in the run-up to the presidential election and said it was "fact" such actions helped Donald Trump's campaign...
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Plunging temperatures, powerful winds reach Northeast U.S.
(National News ~ 12/16/16)
CONCORD, N.H. -- Plunging temperatures and gusty winds made their way Thursday into the Northeastern U.S., the next victim in the path of dangerously low temperatures to hit the country. A strong Arctic cold front moved across the region, with temperatures falling throughout the day and commuters, schools and outdoor workers slowing down, girding up and taking precautions...
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Dylann Roof convicted of all counts in church slaughter
(National News ~ 12/16/16)
CHARLESTON, S.C. -- Dylann Roof was convicted Thursday in the chilling slaughter of nine black church members who had welcomed him to their Bible study, a devastating crime in a country already deeply embroiled in racial tension. The same federal jury that found Roof guilty of all 33 counts will reconvene next month to hear more testimony and weigh whether to sentence him to death...
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Springfield noise-amplification rule gets pushback
(State News ~ 12/16/16)
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Springfield officials said new rules proposed to regulate the use of noise-amplification devices won't restrict what people say -- only their volume. The lawyer representing a preacher arrested after delivering sermons downtown told council members Monday they were interfering with religious speech, the Springfield News-Leader reported...
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Missouri prison head won't seek to work under next governor
(State News ~ 12/16/16)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Missouri's Department of Corrections director is withdrawing his request to stay on under the next governor following calls for him to leave, he said in emails obtained Thursday by The Associated Press. George Lombardi's change of plans comes after reports of a culture of harassment and employee lawsuits that drew criticism from state lawmakers...
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Best Bet: Flashlight candy-cane hunt
(Entertainment ~ 12/16/16)
Area children are invited to hunt candy canes from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. today on the grounds of the Arena Building, 410 Kiwanis Drive in Cape Girardeau. The fee is $3 for pre-registered children and adults or $5 at the event. For more information, call (573) 339-6340...
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Artifacts 12/16/16
(Entertainment ~ 12/16/16)
Cup 'n' Cork will host, and local musicians will lead Christmas music and singing for everyone from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the restaurant, 11 N. Spanish St. in Cape Girardeau. St. Paul Lutheran Church will lead a festival service of anthems, Scripture readings and carols for the congregation beginning at 6:30 p.m. today at Old St. Vincent's Church, 119 S. Spanish St. in Cape Girardeau...
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