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Artist Cheryl Constien twists wire with beads to create jewelry
(Entertainment ~ 02/10/17)
In a colorful corner of The Indie House's Free Spirit Studio, a mirror, a board and a half-dozen racks hold necklaces, bracelets, earrings and rings -- all with beads in shimmering glass or stone. Cheryl Constien, a self-taught jewelry artist originally from California, said she loves the therapeutic aspect of making her creations, but it's about more than that...
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Marble Hill man charged with DWI in crash that hurt passenger
(Local News ~ 02/10/17)
A Marble Hill, Missouri, man faces felony charges after a January accident that left his passenger with a broken arm. Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers arrested Blake E. Hicks, 25, on Jan. 8. A month later, the Cape Girardeau County Prosecuting Attorney's Office charged Hicks with driving while intoxicated with serious physical injury...
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Cape police investigate home invasion
(Local News ~ 02/10/17)
Cape Girardeau police are investigating an armed home invasion that occurred at about 9 p.m. Wednesday. Two men, one wearing a ski mask and the other wearing a skull mask, kicked in the door of a home on North Park Avenue, public-information officer Adam Glueck wrote in an email. The two men were armed with handguns and stole money and jewelry before fleeing the residence, Glueck wrote...
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Southeast student robbed outside pizzeria
(Local News ~ 02/10/17)
A Southeast Missouri State University student was robbed about 7:15 p.m. Wednesday in the parking lot of Imo's Pizza just off campus, according to a news release from Southeast's Department of Public Safety. The victim described the suspect as a 30-year-old male who wore a gray hoodie and sweatpants, was armed with a handgun and had a purple bandanna over his face, according to the release. The suspect last was seen on foot heading south on Park Avenue, according to the release...
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Sen. McCaskill seeks congressional oversight of Russian sanctions; argues against partisan 'food fight'
(Local News ~ 02/10/17)
U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., wants congressional oversight over any decision by President Donald Trump and his administration to lessen U.S. sanctions on Russia. McCaskill is among a bipartisan group of senators who have proposed the Russian Sanctions Review Act...
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Downtown plan includes parking, residential development, family activities
(Local News ~ 02/10/17)
Parking, residential development, a science center and a skate park all could be on the horizon for Cape Girardeau in the next 10 years if the city's updated downtown strategic plan comes to fruition. Consulting firm Arcturis presented the plan Thursday...
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South-side Cape residents offer suggestions to improve neighborhood
(Local News ~ 02/10/17)
Residents of Cape Girardeau’s south side offered suggestions to improve their neighborhood at a public meeting with city officials Thursday at the Shawnee Community Center. Everything from economic development to schools and street lighting was discussed...
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Greitens urges universities to follow Purdue's lead on cutting costs
(Local News ~ 02/10/17)
Southeast Missouri State University will consider Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens' suggestion the state's public colleges and universities look to cut "administrative bureaucracy" to cope with state budget cuts, school president Carlos Vargas-Aburto said...
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Local arts council hires new director, gallery manager
(Local News ~ 02/10/17)
The Arts Council of Southeast Missouri has a new executive director and gallery manager. Sara Moore took over two weeks ago for Murielle Gaither, who served as executive director for five years. Bri DeWitt took over for Liz Montgomery as gallery manager...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 02/10/17)
Today in History Today is Friday, Feb. 10, the 41st day of 2017. There are 324 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Feb. 10, 1967, the 25th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, dealing with presidential disability and succession, was ratified as Minnesota and Nevada adopted it...
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Nothing ever stays the same, thank goodness
(Column ~ 02/10/17)
There are three topics on my mind right now, and I better tell you what they are before I forget. Does that ever happen to you? Here are today's topics: Smoking ban. Chicken law. Pop-Tarts. SMOKING BAN: When our older son was born in New York City in 1970, my wife was hospitalized at Staten Island Hospital in a maternity ward. Remember when hospitals had wards? In this case there were a total of eight beds in the maternity ward, and I recall most of them had new mommies...
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Prayer 2/10/17
(Prayer ~ 02/10/17)
May your name be exalted, O Lord God, Most High and Everlasting Father. Amen.
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Right to Work and Taxes
(Letter to the Editor ~ 02/10/17)
If the majority of voters favor a tax, we all have to pay it whether we agree with it or not. We have no choice. But politicians want different rules for the private sector. They want union dues to be voluntary. In other words, politicians want one set of rules when it comes to their paycheck and another when it comes to how unions operate...
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Jackson, Cape schools hold events to raise funds
(Editorial ~ 02/10/17)
Last weekend community members supported the Jackson R-2 School District foundation at the annual Red and Black Affair gala benefit, and this weekend there's an opportunity to support Cape Girardeau Public Schools at the annual Penguin Party. Events like these offer the perfect chance to socialize while assisting with the education of our local youth through donations that benefit the students...
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Speak Out 2/10/17
(Speak Out ~ 02/10/17)
If the masses wanted the Affordable Care Act to continue, they wouldn't have voted for Trump and put the Republicans in office up and down the line. Repeal! Do not replace. A big congratulations to Ron Shumate on FINALLY being inducted into the HOF! The winningest coach ever at SEMO truly did fill the stands. ...
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Out of the past: Feb. 10
(Out of the Past ~ 02/10/17)
Missouri Secretary of State Roy D. Blunt served as sponsor of the Eagle Scout class Saturday and provided the dedication address at the Southeast Missouri Council's annual Court of Honor; there were 53 Eagles in the 1991 class, one of the largest in the history of the local council...
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Dennis Lockhart
(Obituary ~ 02/10/17)
Dennis J. Lockhart, 57, of Cape Girardeau, formerly of Holy Trinity, Alabama, passed away Monday, Jan. 30, 2017, in Cape Girardeau. Visitation will be from 1 to 8 p.m. EST today at Taylor Funeral Home in Phenix City, Alabama. The funeral service will be at 1 p.m. EST Saturday at New Canaan Baptist Church in Cottonton, Alabama, with the Rev. Wash Williams, pastor, officiating. Eulogist will be the Rev. Jimmy Averett. Interment will be in the church cemetery...
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Alexander Keller
(Obituary ~ 02/10/17)
Alexander Earl Keller, 19, of Cape Girardeau died at 12:34 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017. Alex was born Sept. 15, 1997, in Denver, the son of Ken and Susie Keller. He attended Cape Girardeau Public Schools, where he graduated. He then attended the National Outdoor Leadership School in Baja, Mexico, and graduated with an overall score of A-...
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Marceline Butler
(Obituary ~ 02/10/17)
Marceline T. "Granny" Butler, 89, of Scott City died Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Scott City First Family and Youth Worship Center in Scott City. Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements...
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Jackson police report 2/10/17
(Police/Fire Report ~ 02/10/17)
The Jackson Police Department released the following items. Arrest does not imply guilt. Arrest n Jody Williams, 23, of Jackson was arrested on a Scott County warrant for property damage. Property damage n Property damage was reported in the 300 block of South Missouri Street...
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Cape Girardeau fire report 2/10/17
(Police/Fire Report ~ 02/10/17)
The Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls Wednesday: n Medical assists were made at 6:43 a.m. on Linden Street; 9:13 a.m. on North Sprigg Street; 10:35 a.m. on North Frederick Street; 10:55 a.m. on Normal Avenue; 11:57 a.m. on North Sprigg Street; and 10:27 p.m. on Meadow Lane...
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Cape Girardeau police report 2/10/17
(Police/Fire Report ~ 02/10/17)
The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests n David L. Greene, 41, 144 West End Blvd., was arrested at Stewart Drive and Hopper Road on a Jackson warrant for failure to appear and a Cape Girardeau County warrant for failure to appear...
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Birth 2/10/17
(Births ~ 02/10/17)
Daughter to Paul Drew Bone Jr. and LaShanda Renee Newton of Mounds, Illinois, Saint Francis Medical Center, 7:25 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2, 2016. Name, Shaynah Jo. Weight, 4 pounds, 14 ounces. Second child, first daughter. Newton is the daughter of Yulonda and Rickey Newton of Mounds. She is a self-employed housekeeper. Bone is the son of Kimberly Malone of Villa Ridge, Illinois, and Paul Bone Sr. of Mounds. He is a welder with Fitzgerald Marine and Repair Inc...
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Jokes not politics when Steve Martin, Martin Short team up
(Entertainment ~ 02/10/17)
NEW YORK -- Comedians Steve Martin and Martin Short are gearing up for a national tour, offering a show with plenty of jokes and music -- but precious little politics. The duo said they'll be stepping gingerly around the topic of Donald Trump and the election during their "An Evening You Will Forget for the Rest of Your Life" tour, which launches today in Sarasota, Florida...
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James Corden says he won't sing as Grammy host
(Entertainment ~ 02/10/17)
LOS ANGELES -- He may be the king of Carpool Karaoke, but James Corden said he won't be singing as host of Sunday's Grammy Awards. "There are a lot of brilliant singers there," he said, "and no one needs to hear me disrupt such beautiful vocals." Corden also said he isn't trying to be the next LL Cool J, Grammy host for the past five years...
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#SemoSelfie 2/10/17
(Entertainment ~ 02/10/17)
I think I'm going to like Saturday morning snuggles with my mom and dad! #beberuthmarie #stellenbaby #saturdaymorning #semoselfie #4daysold
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UN: China moves to stop taking organs from prisoners
(International News ~ 02/10/17)
ROME -- The World Health Organization said China has taken steps to end its once-widespread practice of harvesting organs from executed prisoners, but it's impossible to know what is happening across the entire country. At a Vatican conference on organ trafficking this week, a former top Chinese official said the country had stopped its unethical program, but critics remain unconvinced...
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Russian hackers get burned in deal with spy agency
(International News ~ 02/10/17)
TALLINN, Estonia -- For several years, a group of Russian hackers had been posting letters and documents stolen from senior Russian officials with impunity. And then the nation's spy agency tracked them down and offered them a deal. A member of the Shaltai Boltai (Humpty Dumpty) group told The Associated Press on Thursday the hackers accepted the offer from the Federal Security Service, or FSB, the top KGB successor agency: Show their spoils before publishing in exchange for protection...
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Truck plunges off bridge; driver dies after copter rescue
(National News ~ 02/10/17)
NORFOLK, Va. -- Driving through heavy winds, a tractor-trailer plunged off a bridge Thursday into the frigid waters of the Chesapeake Bay. Even though the driver was seen alive and standing on the floating truck's roof, he was found in the water and unresponsive by the time a U.S. Navy helicopter reached him...
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'Naughty bingo' raises cash for hot cause in Pennsylvania
(National News ~ 02/10/17)
HOMETOWN, Pa. -- A Pennsylvania volunteer fire company is turning to titillation to raise money. The Hometown Volunteer Fire Company in Schuylkill County is getting ready to host its second adults-only naughty bingo night. Winners don't get money; they get "adult toys." The first event last year drew a standing-room crowd with people from several surrounding counties and even New Jersey. The next naughty bingo night is March 11. The fire company is selling 160 tickets at $20 each...
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Celebrity megaphone fails to lure ordinary users to Twitter
(National News ~ 02/10/17)
NEW YORK -- Many people have heard of Twitter. Not enough of them are signing up to use it. Twitter's role as a megaphone for the U.S. president, countless celebrities and businesses hasn't attracted regular people to the service -- not in the way Facebook has, or even Instagram and Snapchat...
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With health law in jeopardy, more than 12M still sign up
(National News ~ 02/10/17)
WASHINGTON -- More than 12.2 million people have signed up for coverage nationwide this year under the Obama-era health-care law despite the uncertainty created by President Donald Trump's vow to repeal and replace it. A count by The Associated Press shows many consumers returned to the program despite its problems. Aside from the political turmoil, those difficulties include a spike in premiums, rising deductibles and dwindling choice of insurers...
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Phoenix immigrant deported to Mexico amid protests
(National News ~ 02/10/17)
PHOENIX -- An immigrant mother in Phoenix granted leniency during the Obama administration was deported to Mexico on Thursday in what activists said was an early example of how President Donald Trump plans to carry through on his vow to crack down on illegal immigration...
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Dominican deal tests Trump pledge of no new foreign projects
(National News ~ 02/10/17)
WASHINGTON -- The Trump Organization is returning to a long-dormant licensing deal involving a beachfront luxury resort in the Dominican Republic, testing the limits of Donald Trump's pledge to halt new international Trump-branded projects during his presidency...
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Trump playing catch-up to fill top government posts
(National News ~ 02/10/17)
WASHINGTON -- With Senate confirmation of Attorney General Jeff Sessions, President Donald Trump filled another post in his new government. Only 685 to go. In his third week in office, Trump's young government remains a work in progress, with hundreds of empty desks in agency offices across Washington. ...
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Conway 'counseled' after Ivanka Trump brand promotion
(National News ~ 02/10/17)
WASHINGTON -- The White House has "counseled" a top aide to President Donald Trump after she promoted Ivanka Trump's fashion line during a national cable television appearance from the White House. But House Oversight Committee Chairman Jason Chaffetz said that's not enough, calling what Kellyanne Conway did "wrong, wrong, wrong, clearly over the line, unacceptable."...
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Appeals court refuses to reinstate Trump travel ban
(National News ~ 02/10/17)
SAN FRANCISCO -- A federal appeals court refused Thursday to reinstate President Donald Trump's ban on travelers from seven predominantly Muslim nations, unanimously rejecting the administration's claim of presidential authority, questioning its motives and concluding the order was unlikely to survive legal challenges...
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Lawmaker weighs in on Springfield jail dispute
(State News ~ 02/10/17)
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- A lawmaker is weighing in on a jail dispute that has left Springfield hunting for places to incarcerate people charged with municipal crimes such as shoplifting and traffic infractions. The Springfield News-Leader reported Republican Rep. Steve Helms of Springfield filed a bill Monday that would nullify any existing tax-revenue distribution agreements between first-class counties, such as Greene, and charter cities of more than 140,000, such as Springfield...
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Greitens appoints two more officials
(State News ~ 02/10/17)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens has appointed two new heads of the state's emergency-management and fire-safety divisions. Greitens appointed Ernie Rhodes to be the director of the State Emergency Management Agency and Tim Bean as the state fire marshal in an announcement Wednesday at the St. Louis Fire Academy...
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Man lauded for helping Missouri trooper
(State News ~ 02/10/17)
HIGGINSVILLE, Mo. -- A Missouri State Highway Patrol trooper is crediting a good Samaritan with helping him arrest a man alongside Interstate 70. Trooper Beau Ryun told KOLR-TV he was trying to pat down and handcuff a 22-year-old suspect during a traffic stop near Higginsville on Tuesday when the suspect began resisting. Ryun said he couldn't contact dispatchers for help because his radio stopped working during the struggle...
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Missouri lawmakers question Capitol firearms policy
(State News ~ 02/10/17)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Lawmakers are questioning a newly revised policy allowing visitors to bring firearms into the Missouri Capitol. Gov. Eric Greitens' administration lifted a month-old prohibition Monday on allowing people with concealed-weapon permits to carry their guns into the statehouse, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported...
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Top Missouri senator seeks overhaul of consumer law
(State News ~ 02/10/17)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Missouri's Republican Senate leader is proposing a sweeping overhaul of a state consumer-protection law that's being used in a class-action lawsuit against the company of one of his largest donors. Senate President Pro Tem Ron Richard told reporters Thursday close to $300,000 in campaign donations he's received since 2011 from the wealthy Humphreys family didn't influence him...
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Missouri taps North Carolina health chief facing criticism
(State News ~ 02/10/17)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens' pick for health-department director has been embroiled in controversy in his home state of North Carolina for nearly a year since reversing earlier warnings to water-well owners a cancer-causing chemical made their water risky to drink...
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Best Bet: Valentine Comedy Night planned
(Entertainment ~ 02/10/17)
Crown Valley Brewing & Distilling will host a Valentine Comedy Night featuring AJ Finney, star of FOX Television's "Laughs," at 8 p.m. Saturday at the microbrewery, 13326 Route F in Ste. Genevieve, Missouri. Tickets are $20 per person and include a draft beer of choice. For more information, call (866) 207-9463...
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Artifacts 2/10/17
(Entertainment ~ 02/10/17)
The Saxony Booster Club will hold its annual chili supper and basketball game from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. today at Saxony Lutheran High School, 2004 Saxony Drive in Jackson. Admission for adults is $6, children 4 to 11 years old $3 and free for children 3 and younger. The Saxony Crusaders will play Meadow Heights Panthers beginning at 6 p.m. For more information, contact (573) 204-7555...
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Farris Lee Johnson
(Obituary ~ 02/10/17)
HOUSTON -- Farris Lee Johnson, 82, passed away Friday, Jan. 27, 2017, in Houston. She was born Aug. 9, 1934, in Anna, Illinois. She was a graduate of the class of 1952 of Anna-Jonesboro High School. She was a member of Tallowood Baptist Church and served as a past president of the Brookwood Community volunteer organization. She also volunteered for MAM...
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