- Special Olympics Basketball (Submitted Story ~ 02/26/17)
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Delta Senior Citizens
(Submitted Story ~ 02/26/17)
Delta Senior Citizens Meeting The Delta Senior Citizens will meet Wednesday, March 8 at 11 a.m., at the Delta Community Building. The theme for the meeting will be Fun Day with Bingo, puzzles, games and fellowship. Musical entertainment will be provided by Don Hester. Lunch will be served at 12:00 noon. For more information, call 794-2259...
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Pre-existing conditions complicate health-care law's replacement
(National News ~ 02/26/17)
CHICAGO -- As Republicans try to unite around a replacement for the Affordable Care Act, one of the most popular parts of the law will be among the most difficult to replace: the guarantee of health coverage for people with pre-existing conditions. The challenge of providing insurance for Americans who have no other alternative has some congressional Republicans considering whether to ask the states to reboot high-risk pools, an option with a rocky history...
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Advisory period leads to fewer failing grades, Cape school official says
(Local News ~ 02/26/17)
New advisory periods at Cape Girardeau Central High School have led to a decrease in failing grades, according to assistant principal Leigh Ragsdale. Ragsdale will give a presentation about the results of advisory periods at a special work session at 5 p.m. Monday at 301 N. Clark Ave. before the Cape Girardeau school board meeting at 6 p.m...
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About 100 pet owners march in inaugural Mardi Paws Pet Parade
(Local News ~ 02/26/17)
The first Mardi Paws Parade of Pets in downtown Cape Girardeau brought more than 100 pet owners and their furry friends out for an afternoon of fun. Volunteers handed out beads and masks, and dogs and owners wore jester collars, hats and brightly-colored capes. A king and queen were crowned, and costume contest prizes were awarded...
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Two men crack market with local cage-free eggs
(Local News ~ 02/26/17)
Christopher Ludwig said part of what inspired him and his partner Adam Birk to start Jackson Egg Co. was a desire to simplify the way people get their eggs. "We're removing unnecessary things," he said, referring first and foremost to cages. While studying at the University of Missouri-Columbia, Birk became familiar with the cage-free concept of egg production by helping an instructor...
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Salvation Army continues to serve the community
(Community ~ 02/26/17)
The Salvation Army does so much more than ring bells over red kettles at Christmas, and the ministry in Cape Girardeau brings many services to the table -- in some cases, literally. Each worship and service center, also called the corps, may have different services offered or different methodologies according to the needs of their particular community, but the central mission of the international Salvation Army is "Doing the Most Good," according to its website. ...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 02/26/17)
Today in History Today is Sunday, Feb. 26, the 57th day of 2017. There are 308 days left in the year. Today's Highlights in History: On Feb. 26, 1917, President Woodrow Wilson signed a congressional act establishing Mount McKinley National Park (now Denali National Park) in the Alaska Territory. ...
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Howard -- Kerby
(Engagement ~ 02/26/17)
Greg and Joan Howard of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Ashten Lea Howard, to Graeme William Kerby, both of Sunnyvale, California. He is the son of Bill and Jackie Kerby of Westin, Florida. Ashten is a graduate of Jackson High School. ...
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Beel -- Woodfin
(Wedding ~ 02/26/17)
Danielle Clara Beel and Ronald Dale Woodfin III, both of Marble Hill, Missouri, were married Oct. 29, 2016, at St. John's Catholic Church in Leopold, Missouri. The Rev. David Coon performed the ceremony. Vocalists were Clay Hurst and Lisa Reitzel. Organists were Jenny Vandeven, cousin of the bride; Alissa Vandeven and Danny Seiler...
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Chezem -- Bridgewater
(Wedding ~ 02/26/17)
Chelby Cinnamen Chezem and Ethan Michael Bridgewater, both of St. Louis, were married Oct. 8, 2016, at The Jewel Box of Forest Park in St. Louis. Ruth Ellen Hasser performed the ceremony. Chelby is the daughter of Jay and Toni Chezem of Jackson. Ethan is the son of Terry and Ellen Bridgewater of Festus, Missouri...
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GT - 4x4 - 2/26/17
(02/26/17)
Mardi Gras is Feb. 28. How will you be celebrating?
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Senior center menus - 2-26-17
(Community ~ 02/26/17)
Monday: Pepper steak or ham and beans, baby baker potatoes, roasted Brussels sprouts, whole-grain hot roll or cornbread and baked stewed apples or cookie and ice cream. Tuesday: Sausage, bacon and egg casserole, oven potatoes with peppers and onions, biscuit and gravy, citrus salad and bran muffin...
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Club news 2-26-17
(Community News ~ 02/26/17)
Dortha Strack, president, conducted the Kage FCE meeting Feb. 9 at Chateau Girardeau. Judie Herbst, hostess, led the devotion and Barbara Marshall led a Valentine word scramble game. Eight members and one guest, Diane Simpher, were present. This month members donated dolls for Child Advocacy and voted to send a donation to Project Charlie...
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GT - FYI 2-26-19
(Community ~ 02/26/17)
The Patton Lions Club will host a pancake breakfast from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at the Patton Saddle Club on Hiaghway 51 in Patton, Missouri. The menu will include pancakes, sausage patties, scrambled eggs, coffee, milk and orange juice. Magnolia Manor will host a Mardi Gras celebration from noon to 4 p.m. ...
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Seabaugh -- Bierer
(Wedding ~ 02/26/17)
Courtney Seabaugh and Ryan Bierer were married Nov. 12, 2016, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Jackson. The Rev. Jason Shaw performed the ceremony. Pianist was Matthew Palisch of Jackson. Soloist was Kacie Holder of Scott City. Scripture reader was Andy Spieler of Friedheim, brother-in-law of the bride. Guestbook attendants were Lydia Roth of Oak Ridge and Kaitlynn Fouts of Scott City, both cousins of the groom...
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A duck named gadwall
(Column ~ 02/26/17)
The gadwall is a North American duck slightly smaller than the mallard. It is a migratory duck that winters across most of the southern half of the United States and all of Mexico. The gadwall is a dabbling duck that likes to feed in shallow water about 14 inches deep. It is often found feeding in the company of mallards and shoveler ducks. It is fun to watch these ducks feed. The head and about half of the duck goes underwater while the tail end sticks up in the air...
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Bird watching
(Column ~ 02/26/17)
After experiencing a few days this month in the high 60s and low 70s, I am ready for spring. As I drive around town I also see a lot of purple martin houses in backyards. Their presence also reminds me of spring. Purple martins generally make their trek northward to the Heartland during the month of March, so now is the time to get ready for them...
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When shared, even an old recipe is new
(Column ~ 02/26/17)
Over the past couple of weeks, I have been given a few new recipes to try. I didn't have room to pass along all of them today, so I will save the others for another day. I really enjoy getting mail from readers who send recipes in to share with other readers. I find it interesting as to what people enjoy and are willing to share...
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Drip lines are a garden investment but work well
(Column ~ 02/26/17)
It's been more than 20 years now since we bought the land out where we live. I'm still amazed that we were able to buy this place where it is close to town but outside the city limits. Couldn't really ask for a better place. There are times when I wish it was 50 miles from nowhere, but most of the time I like where we live...
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Compassion is vital to society
(Column ~ 02/26/17)
"Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me" -- Matthew 25:45 NIV The epigram is a quote preserved by the gospel of Matthew and has been used to fuel many works of justice, compassion and love on behalf of the poor and the marginalized...
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Stop, look and listen
(Column ~ 02/26/17)
Today, inspired by an article on teaching I'd read, I had my creative-writing students empty their pockets, take off their watches and leave behind their bags and books and phones. Their task? Go out into the world and pay attention. When they came back, we wrote and talked about it...
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Adopt - Roo
(Community ~ 02/26/17)
Submitted by Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary Roo is a 2-year-old male. He has a spinal injury from a car accident and hops around but is otherwise a great dog. He’s about 35 pounds and is in need of a loving home. Roo is available at Safe Harbor; call (573) 243-9823.
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Senior Center in need of group of volunteers to care for garden
(Column ~ 02/26/17)
Happy birthday to Wilfred Urhahn, Gabe Hanks, Jeanette Eftink, Maxine Haney, Nancy Spies, Mallory Estes, Ashley Siebert, Leigh Ann Denbow, Courtnie Harris, Tyler Acey, Judy Davis, Gean Knotts, Kristy Pobst, Logan Hornback, David Garland, Jackie Bader, Randy Stroup, Barbara Owens, Jeff Glasscock, Karen Rice, Mark Dragoni, David Jirik, Margaret Poinsett, Jordan Duncan, Joyce Loucks, Amy Sanders, David Gladwell, Clair Abernathy, Travis McGuire, Regina Spier, Karen Whitaker, Stefanie Hall, Nancy Hampton, Ashlee Glastetter and Lorene Kinsey.. ...
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Award - Mathcounts
(Community ~ 02/26/17)
The chapter level of the MathCounts competition was held Feb. 10 at the Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center. Duncan Brown, a student from Jackson Junior High School, won the top mathlete award in the chapter level of the competition sponsored by the Southeast Chapter of the Missouri Society of Professional Engineers. The top two teams and top 10 individuals in the Southeast Chapter will advance to the state level of the competition to be held Saturday in Rolla, Missouri...
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Jackson plan addresses growth issues
(Editorial ~ 02/26/17)
Jackson's school district is a great source of pride in the county seat. The town, and surrounding area, has a lot of pride in its schools, teachers and, of course, its students. Those in the Jackson school district have invested a lot into the schools, and in return, the city and areas around the city have grown rapidly. Jackson is one of the fastest growing communities by population in Southeast Missouri...
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Rescind 'world gag rule'
(Letter to the Editor ~ 02/26/17)
As one of his first acts in office, Trump signed an Executive Order to reinstate and significantly expand the "world gag rule." This rule withholds U.S. aid from a global Nongovernmental Organization (NGO) that provides or discusses the option of abortion when providing family planning services to women and girls...
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Prayer 2/26/17
(Prayer ~ 02/26/17)
Father God, may we walk in righteousness, bearing witness to your good work in us. Amen.
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Mo. Agricultural bills
(Letter to the Editor ~ 02/26/17)
I feel every land owner in Missouri will be interested in legislation related to eminent domain. This letter is to notify the citizens of Missouri about two House bills that were introduced by Rep. Nate Walker. One is House Bill 640, planned to protect Missouri's agricultural land. ...
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Woman accused in stabbing at Missouri GM plant
(State News ~ 02/26/17)
ST. CHARLES, Mo. -- A woman is accused of stabbing a worker at a General Motors plant near St. Louis over what authorities say was an extramarital affair. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported St. Charles County prosecutors charged 27-year-old Alicia Turner of Florissant with assault, armed criminal action and burglary...
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Loop trolley start date pushed back to summer
(State News ~ 02/26/17)
ST. LOUIS — A streetcar that will operate in the Loop area of St. Louis and adjoining University City will start operation this summer, not in the spring as originally planned. The Loop Trolley Co. on Thursday announced a new executive director, Kevin Barbeau. ...
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Missouri lieutenant governor office renovations top $50,000
(State News ~ 02/26/17)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Missouri has approved more than $54,000 for remodeling the Capitol office of new Lt. Gov. Mike Parson. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported the Republican lieutenant governor has spent about $8,500 on new furniture and more than $46,000 on updates, including new hardwood flooring, wall repairs, replacing wiring and new kitchen appliances...
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St. Louis airport could soon get booze-to-go policy
(State News ~ 02/26/17)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- It soon could be legal for travelers to take booze from the bar to their gate at St. Louis Lambert International Airport. The House passed a bill that changes liquor laws in airports, allowing people to order alcoholic beverages "to go" from a bar and carry them to their gates in a branded plastic cup. Travelers would not be able to take drinks onto planes or through security...
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Road work 2/26/17
(Local News ~ 02/26/17)
The Interstate 55 west outer road from U.S. 61 to Route FF in Cape Girardeau County will be closed as Missouri Department of Transportation crews make drainage repairs. The work will take place from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, according to a MoDOT news release...
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Celebrities launch pot brands as California legalizes drug
(Community ~ 02/26/17)
SAN FRANCISCO -- Country singer Willie Nelson, the children of the late reggae icon Bob Marley and comedian Whoopi Goldberg are just a few of the growing number of celebrities publicly jumping into the marijuana industry and eyeing the California pot market, which is expected to explode after voters legalized the recreational use of weed...
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Out of the past: Feb. 26
(Out of the Past ~ 02/26/17)
Cape Girardeau lawyer John Oliver has been elected vice chairman of the Missouri Highway and Transportation Commission. Oliver said his position means he will preside at any meeting chairman Harry Morley of Chesterfield, Missouri, is unable to attend...
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Raymond 'Buck' Yost
(Obituary ~ 02/26/17)
Raymond Glen "Buck" Yost, 82, of Jackson died Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Lucas Clabough officiating. A committal service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at New Masonic Cemetery in Potosi, Missouri...
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Anna Schwab
(Obituary ~ 02/26/17)
Anna Marie Schwab, 93, of Cape Girardeau passed away Friday, Feb. 24, 2017, at her home. She was born April 8, 1923, in Cape Girardeau to the late Jesse C. and Henrietta H. Nitsch Ford. She and Alfred B. Schwab were married Monday, Feb. 3, 1947, at Cape Girardeau. He preceded her in death Jan. 12, 1993...
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Bradley Sample
(Obituary ~ 02/26/17)
Bradley Wayne “Chromedog” Sample, 55, of Cape Girardeau passed away Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, at Southeast Hospital. He was born Oct. 22, 1961, in Cape Girardeau to Doyle Wayne and Cora Lee Moore Sample. He and Char Miller were married Oct. 22, 2016, at Cape Girardeau....
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Larry Robertson
(Obituary ~ 02/26/17)
MARBLE HILL, Mo. — Larry William Robertson, 71, of Marble Hill, formerly of Jackson, died Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. He was born Nov. 20, 1945, in Cape Girardeau to Carl Lee and Eva Lee Marie Voshage Robertson...
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Ronald Pokracki
(Obituary ~ 02/26/17)
MARBLE HILL, Mo. — Ronald Alan Pokracki, 53, of Marble Hill died unexpectedly at his home Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017. Visitation will be from 1 to 4 p.m. today at Hutchings Funeral Chapel in Marble Hill. The funeral will be at 4 p.m. today in the funeral home chapel. Inurnment will be at a later date on the family property....
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Anna Belle McGraw
(Obituary ~ 02/26/17)
Anna Belle Brock McGraw, 94, of Cape Girardeau, formerly of Portageville, Missouri, passed away Friday, Feb. 24, 2017, at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born Sept. 11, 1922, in Scrub Ridge, Missouri, daughter of Dawson Crit and Hattie Ellis Brock. She and V.A. McGraw were married Feb. 17, 1945, in Piggott, Arkansas. He passed away Dec. 28, 1979...
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Ann Lange
(Obituary ~ 02/26/17)
Ann Lange, 73, of Millersville passed away Friday, Feb. 24, 2017, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. She was born March 24, 1943, in Cape Girardeau, daughter of Leon and Ruth Ates Diemund. She and Randy Lange were married July 11, 1997...
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Thomas 'T.D.' Kaufman Sr.
(Obituary ~ 02/26/17)
THEBES, Ill. — Thomas “T.D.” Kaufman Sr., 83, of Thebes died Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, at his home. He was born June 8, 1933, in McClure, Illinois, to John E. and Ella Mae Burchyett Kaufman. He married Mary Jane Wallis on Nov. 16, 1956. T.D. proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. ...
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Stacia Kasten
(Obituary ~ 02/26/17)
Stacia Lawrence Kasten, 97, of Jackson, residing at Chateau Girardeau in Cape Girardeau, died Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017. Arrangements are incomplete at Ford and Sons Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau.
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Jodi Hobbs
(Obituary ~ 02/26/17)
Jodi Hobbs, 54, of Cape Girardeau died Friday, Feb. 24, 2017, at her home. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Crain Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau.
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Robert Dover
(Obituary ~ 02/26/17)
THEBES, Ill. -- Robert Howard "Bob" Dover, 81, of Thebes died Friday, Feb. 24, 2017, at his home. Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesday at Crain Funeral Home in Tamms, Illinois. Graveside services will be at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at St. John's Cemetery in Dongola, Illinois, with the Rev. Lacie Betts officiating...
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Valerie Collier
(Obituary ~ 02/26/17)
Valerie K. Collier, 57, of Neelys Landing died Friday, Feb. 24, 2017, at the Monticello House in Jackson. Cremation will be accorded by McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson. Currently there are no services. Arrangements are undetermined at this time.
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Sue Cole
(Obituary ~ 02/26/17)
Sue Burton Cole, 94, of Cape Girardeau died Friday, Feb. 24, 2017, at Chateau Girardeau Nursing Center. A private memorial service will be planned for a later date. Arrangements are under the care of McCombs Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau.
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Jeep buried in sand dune for 40 years is unearthed
(National News ~ 02/26/17)
TRURO, Mass. -- A Jeep buried in sand 40 years ago has been dug out. Work crews Friday pulled out the remnants of what John Munsnuff said was his family's "beach buggy" at a home they owned in Cape Cod. The Jeep had been stored in a garage that was buried by shifting sand dunes; the family was unable to move anything because of environmental regulations. Munsnuff said he snagged a few souvenirs from the wreckage, including the Jeep's hub caps and door handles...
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Jackson fire report 2/26/17
(Police/Fire Report ~ 02/26/17)
The Jackson Fire Department responded to the following calls: Wednesday n Fire alarm sounding on North Lacey Street. Thursday n Citizen assist on Oak Ridge Drive. n Emergency medical service on Cathy Drive. n Emergency medical service on Oak Street...
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Cape Girardeau fire report 2/26/17
(Police/Fire Report ~ 02/26/17)
The Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls: Thursday n Medical assists were made at 7:28 a.m. on William Street; 7:57 a.m. on North Sprigg Street; 8:39 a.m. on South Hanover Street; 9:14 a.m. on South Mount Auburn Road; 1:03 p.m. on Siemers Drive; and 3:41 p.m. on South Spring Avenue...
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Cape Girardeau police report 2/26/17
(Police/Fire Report ~ 02/26/17)
The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests n Mariah A. Islas, 22, of Jackson was arrested on a Cape Girardeau warrant for driving while revoked. Summonses n Arthur L. Ivy, 34, of Cape Girardeau was issued a summons for failure to obey school bus signals at South Sprigg and Locust streets...
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Muhammad Ali's son detained at airport: 'Are you Muslim?'
(National News ~ 02/26/17)
Muhammad Ali's son, who bears the boxing great's name, was detained by immigration officials at a Florida airport and questioned about his ancestry and religion in what amounted to profiling, a family friend said Saturday. Returning from a Black History Month event in Jamaica, Muhammad Ali Jr. ...
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Comey in middle of political fray over Trump and Russians
(National News ~ 02/26/17)
WASHINGTON -- FBI director James Comey again is in a familiar spot these days -- the middle of political tumult. As a high-ranking Justice Department official in the George W. Bush administration, he clashed with the White House over a secret surveillance program...
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In Trump's first speech to Congress, will decorum hold?
(National News ~ 02/26/17)
WASHINGTON -- A presidential speech to Congress is one of those all-American moments that ooze ritual and decorum. The House sergeant-at-arms will stand at the rear of the House of Representatives on Tuesday night and announce the arrival of Donald Trump before a joint session of Congress by intoning: "Mister Speaker, the President of the United States," just like always...
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Democrats elect Perez national chairman
(National News ~ 02/26/17)
ATLANTA -- Democrats chose former Labor Secretary Tom Perez as their new national chairman Saturday over a liberal Minnesota congressman, capping a divisive campaign that reflected the depths of the party's electoral failures and the energy from resistance to President Donald Trump...
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Gorsuch sympathizes with workers, often sides with bosses
(National News ~ 02/26/17)
The case tugs at the heartstrings: A popular Kansas State University professor battles breast cancer, then leukemia. The school won't extend her six-month sick leave, she loses her job and she cannot get rehired. She sues for discrimination based on disability...
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Pope quietly trims sanctions for sex abusers seeking mercy
(International News ~ 02/26/17)
VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis has quietly reduced sanctions against a handful of pedophile priests, applying his vision of a merciful church even to its worst offenders in ways survivors of abuse and the pope's advisers question. One case has come back to haunt him: An Italian priest who received the pope's clemency was later convicted by an Italian criminal court for his sex crimes against children as young as 12. ...
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Neighbor: Bar-attack suspect a 'drunken mess,' not political
(National News ~ 02/26/17)
OLATHE, Kan. -- A Kansas man accused of shooting two Indian immigrants and a third man at a bar, in what some believe was a hate crime, always was a drinker but became a "drunken mess" after his father died about 18 months ago, a longtime neighbor said Saturday...
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Final cleanup begins at Dakota Access pipeline protest camp
(National News ~ 02/26/17)
BISMARCK, N.D. -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has moved into the evacuated Dakota Access pipeline protest camp to finish the cleanup started weeks ago by the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe. A Florida-based company has been hired to provide trash removal and environmental cleanup in the main Oceti Sakowin camp on the north side of the Cannonball River and the smaller Rosebud camp on the south side. Both are on federal land...
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GPS device-maker Garmin reeling after Kansas worker killed
(National News ~ 02/26/17)
OLATHE, Kan. -- GPS device-maker Garmin long has revered diversity in its workforce, even when the locale of its ever-sprawling operational headquarters -- a largely white Kansas City suburb -- didn't reflect it. It's the place 32-year-old Srinivas Kuchibhotla came to work a few years ago. By his wife's account Friday, he willingly spent long hours on an aviation systems engineering team alongside Alok Madasani, a friend and colleague also 32 and from India...
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At town halls, GOP caught between Trump, angry voters
(National News ~ 02/26/17)
URBANDALE, Iowa -- When hundreds of angry constituents chanted "no wall" at his Iowa town hall, Republican Rep. David Young agreed it wasn't necessary. When they demanded President Donald Trump release his tax returns, the second-term congressman called it a "no-brainer."...
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Malaysia says airport safe; autopsy shows nerve agent effect
(International News ~ 02/26/17)
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia -- Malaysia's health minister said Sunday autopsy results suggested a nerve agent caused "very serious paralysis" that killed the exiled half brother of North Korea's leader, as police completed a sweep of the budget terminal where he was poisoned and declared it safe of any toxin...
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Jackson aldermen to hold special meeting Monday
(Local News ~ 02/26/17)
The Jackson Board of Aldermen will hold a special meeting at 10 a.m. Monday at city hall, 101 Court St. in Jackson. The meeting will cover agenda items not discussed at the regular meeting Wednesday, which did not have enough aldermen present for a quorum...
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Mercy Hospital, Saint Francis to offer childhood GI service in Cape
(Local News ~ 02/26/17)
Mercy Hospital in St. Louis is collaborating with Saint Francis Medical Center to offer a specialty pediatric gastroenterology service. Pediatric gastroenterologist Jose Derdoy has begun seeing patients the first Monday of each month in Cape Girardeau. Joe Kahn, president of Mercy Hospital’s pediatric division, Mercy Kids, said Friday the collaboration marks the first such arrangement outside Mercy’s four-state network...
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Dorena-Hickman Ferry to reopen today
(Local News ~ 02/26/17)
HICKMAN, Ky. — The Dorena-Hickman Ferry in western Kentucky will resume service at noon today after the ferryboat’s engines were overhauled. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet closed the ferry Monday, anticipating a two-week shutdown. Mechanics completed the rebuild in about half the time they anticipated, according to a news release...
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Sikeston officers arrest Cape man after foot pursuit
(Local News ~ 02/26/17)
SIKESTON, Mo. — A Cape Girardeau man is accused of illegally possessing a firearm after a brief foot pursuit with police Tuesday in Sikeston. Shamar A. Lowe, 18, is charged with felony unlawful possession of a firearm and felony resisting arrest/detention/stop by fleeing, according to online court records...
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Local lawmaker's dicamba bill passes Missouri House
(Local News ~ 02/26/17)
A bill aimed at increasing penalties for the misuse of dicamba passed the Missouri House on Thursday. The bill moves to the Senate, with its author looking to earn the governor’s signature by mid-March. HB 662 passed by a 144-9 vote. Eight Republicans and one Democrat voted against the measure. The bill passed with an emergency clause, meaning it would take effect immediately if Gov. Eric Greitens signs it...
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Births 2/26/17
(Births ~ 02/26/17)
Twin sons to Timothy James Lester and Olivia Tori McKinney of Jackson, Saint Francis Medical Center, Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017. Calvin Charles was born at 5:46 p.m., and weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces. Elliot Roy was born at 5:46 p.m. and weighed 6 pounds. ...
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