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Alcohol question faces Jackson voters April 4
(Local News ~ 03/29/17)
On April 4, Jackson voters will decide a question asking whether the city should allow sales of intoxicating liquor by the drink. The city already allows liquor licenses for packaged alcohol and for beer and wine up to 5 percent alcohol by volume. However, because of a Prohibition-era Missouri state ordinance, cities whose population are under 19,500 must have a ballot measure on the books indicating an affirmative vote to allow retail sales of intoxicating liquor by the drink...
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Urban planner envisions parks, trails in Red Star neighborhood
(Local News ~ 03/29/17)
An urban planner envisions Cape Girardeau's Red Star neighborhood could become home to parks and walking trails. Main Street, which is blocked off by the Isle Casino Cape Girardeau, could be opened up as a "pedestrian bridge" with planters, decorative lighting and seating, according to one concept...
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Harbor Freight Tools store coming to Cape
(Local News ~ 03/29/17)
Harbor Freight Tools announced Tuesday its plan to open a store in Cape Girardeau's Town Plaza this fall. "We're thrilled to be opening our 18th Harbor Freight Tools store in Missouri and very pleased by the warm welcome we've received in Cape Girardeau," said Eric Smidt, President of Harbor Freight Tools in a news release...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 03/29/17)
Today in History Today is Wednesday, March 29, the 88th day of 2017. There are 277 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On March 29, 1867, Britain's Parliament passed, and Queen Victoria signed, the British North America Act creating the Dominion of Canada, which came into being the following July...
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Common sense to stop terrorists
(Column ~ 03/29/17)
Maybe it's time we rushed to judgment. It seems that each and every time something terror-related occurs anywhere in the world, the liberal cartel warns the public against "rushing to judgment." We're constantly told with stern authority that even though a Middle Eastern male with a social media profile chocked full of ISIS-inspired rhetoric has committed a heinous act of violence, we are not to rush to judgment that the act is terrorist related...
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April election features important local contests
(Editorial ~ 03/29/17)
When it comes to small, local elections, we're always reminded of the famous quote by Theodore Roosevelt: "It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. ...
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Lawmakers in Republican-led Kansas vote to expand Medicaid
(National News ~ 03/29/17)
TOPEKA, Kan. -- Kansas' Republican-controlled Legislature approved an expansion Tuesday of state health coverage to thousands of poor adults under former president Barack Obama's health care overhaul, days after the collapse of GOP leaders' repeal effort in Washington...
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Judge approves plan on fix for 18,000 Flint water lines
(National News ~ 03/29/17)
DETROIT -- A federal judge approved a deal Tuesday to replace water lines at 18,000 homes in Flint, Michigan, marking a permanent fix to overcome the disastrous decision in 2014 to draw water from a river without treating it to prevent lead contamination...
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White House calls for domestic cuts to finance border wall
(National News ~ 03/29/17)
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump is proposing immediate budget cuts of $18 billion from programs such as medical research, infrastructure and community grants so U.S. taxpayers, not Mexico, can cover the down payment on the border wall. The White House documents were submitted to Congress amid negotiations over a catchall spending bill that would avert a partial government shutdown at the end of next month...
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Oakland found building lacked sprinklers before deadly blaze
(National News ~ 03/29/17)
OAKLAND, Calif. -- Inspectors discovered a California building in a rundown neighborhood lacked fire extinguishers, smoke detectors in every apartment and a working sprinkler system three days before a blaze erupted and killed four low-income residents...
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Head of Trump-Russia probe under fire, won't step down
(National News ~ 03/29/17)
WASHINGTON -- Potential White House entanglement in Congress' investigation of Russian meddling in the 2016 election brought new cries of protest from Democrats on Tuesday as fresh political allegations clouded the probe. Devin Nunes, chairman of the House intelligence committee that is conducting one of the congressional investigations, turned aside calls to step aside...
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Trump, in break from other world leaders, digs in on coal
(National News ~ 03/29/17)
WASHINGTON -- Declaring an end to what he's called "the war on coal," President Donald Trump signed an executive order Tuesday that eliminates numerous restrictions on fossil fuel production, breaking with leaders across the globe who have embraced cleaner energy sources...
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Russian Manafort client willing to speak to Congress
(National News ~ 03/29/17)
WASHINGTON -- A Russian billionaire close to President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday he is willing to take part in U.S. congressional hearings to discuss his past business relationship with President Donald Trump's former campaign chairman, Paul Manafort...
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States push to protect birth control despite failed GOP bill
(National News ~ 03/29/17)
CARSON CITY, Nev. -- Even with the Republican failure to repeal Barack Obama's health-care law, Democratic lawmakers in some states are pressing ahead with efforts to protect birth-control access, Planned Parenthood funding and abortion coverage in case they are jeopardized in the future...
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Out of the past: March 29
(Out of the Past ~ 03/29/17)
Ethel Ford Bolen is honored during the morning worship service at First Pentecostal Church; she is one of the original members of the congregation and has been a part of the changes in pastors and moving to new locations. Members of the congregation at Cape Bible Chapel, 2911 Kage Road, participate in the dedication of the church's new education wing in the afternoon. An open house also is held to show off the new expansion and remodeling of the church's nursery and offices...
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George Wilmarth
(Obituary ~ 03/29/17)
George P. Wilmarth, 74, the son of the late Albert W. and June Norby Wilmarth, passed away Thursday, March 23, 2017, at his home in Cape Girardeau, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born Nov. 5, 1942, in Mandan, North Dakota, the oldest of five children...
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James Roth
(Obituary ~ 03/29/17)
James August Roth, 91, of Jackson, formerly of Scott City, died Sunday, March 26, 2017, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. He was born April 25, 1925, in Illmo to August John and Anna A. Dissen Roth. James formerly worked as a yard clerk for the Cotton Belt Railroad. He was a farmer and retired from the U.S. Postal Service...
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Helen Owens
(Obituary ~ 03/29/17)
Helen E. Huff Owens, 93, of Cape Girardeau entered heaven's gates Sunday, March 26, 2017, surrounded by family at the Chateau Girardeau. She was born Jan. 9, 1924, in Flat River, Missouri, to Edward and Roma Dalton Bradley. She was a graduate of Flat River High School...
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Misty Morton
(Obituary ~ 03/29/17)
Misty Retha Morton, 42, of Jackson passed away unexpectedly Sunday, March 26, 2017, at her home. She was born Aug. 19, 1974, in Cape Girardeau to Ralph and Retha Volz Morton. She was a 1992 graduate of Jackson High School and was employed at Modern Woodmen in Jackson...
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James Little
(Obituary ~ 03/29/17)
MOUND CITY, Ill. -- James W. Little, 78, of Mound City died Tuesday, March 28, 2017, at Massac Nursing and Rehab in Metropolis, Illinois. A graveside service will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday at Mound City National Cemetery, with the Rev. Larry Buckles officiating. Military rites will be performed by American Legion Post No. 178 and the Illinois Honor Guard...
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David Hente
(Obituary ~ 03/29/17)
David Lester Hente, 74, of Cape Girardeau died Sunday, March 26, 2017, at his home. Arrangements are incomplete at this time at Ford and Sons Funeral Home.
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Keith Hargrave
(Obituary ~ 03/29/17)
Keith Hargrave, 59, formerly of Cape Girardeau, died Monday, March 27, 2017, at Doctors Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Salem, Illinois. He was born Feb. 8, 1958, in East Saint Louis, Illinois, to Franklin E. and Thelma Marie Harty Hargrave. Keith graduated from Columbia High School in Columbia, Illinois, and attended Belleville Junior College. He worked for Save-A-Lot in Cahokia, Illinois...
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Gary Gateley
(Obituary ~ 03/29/17)
DEXTER, Mo. -- Gary Joe Gateley, 64, of Dexter died Saturday, March 25, 2017, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. There will be no services. Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
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Dewey Criddle
(Obituary ~ 03/29/17)
GENESEO, Ill. -- Dewey L. "Doc" Criddle, 88, died Sunday, March 26, 2017, at Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Geneseo. Dewey was born Sept. 4, 1928, in Cape Girardeau, the son of William and Verda Stroder Criddle. He married Joyce Carr on April 6, 1980, in Sterling, Illinois...
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Jackson police report 3/29/17
(Police/Fire Report ~ 03/29/17)
The Jackson Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests n John Singleton, 18, of Jackson was arrested on a Cape Girardeau County warrant for possession of a controlled substance. n Clarence Brown, 31, of Cape Girardeau was arrested on a Jackson warrant for failure to appear...
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Cape Girardeau fire report 3/29/17
(Police/Fire Report ~ 03/29/17)
The Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls Monday: n Medical assists were made at 12:43 a.m. on Olive Street; 2:55 a.m. on South Sprigg Street; 4:59 a.m. on Hill Street; 1:33 p.m. on North Mount Auburn Road; 3:15 p.m. on Interstate 55; 4:32 p.m. on South Mount Auburn Road; 5:42 p.m. on North Fountain Street; 6:19 p.m. on Broadway; 7:19 p.m. on Linden Street; and 10:35 p.m. on North Fountain Street...
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Cape Girardeau police report 3/29/17
(Police/Fire Report ~ 03/29/17)
The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests n Brandie R. England, 32, 511 Themis St., was arrested at 511 Themis St. on a Cape Girardeau warrant for failure to appear on a show-cause order for motor-vehicle financial responsibility and Cape Girardeau County warrants for probation violation for driving while revoked...
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Births 3/29/17
(Births ~ 03/29/17)
Daughter to Arthur P. and Sara E. Woods III of Fruitland, Southeast Hospital, 7:50 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017. Name, Colleen Marie. Weight, 2 pounds, 14 ounces. First child. Mrs. Woods is the former Sara Barnhart, daughter of Samuel Barnhart and Cheryl Barnhart of McClure, Illinois. She is employed by Hobby Lobby. Woods is the son of Arthur Woods Jr. and Terri Woods of Gordonville. He is a process engineer with TG Missouri...
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Illinois lottery manager still on job after firing
(National News ~ 03/29/17)
CHICAGO -- When Illinois lawmakers voted in 2009 to hire a private company to run the state's $2 billion-a-year lottery, they had high hopes of making more money that could be funneled into education and construction projects. Then the company missed sales goals, and two governors tried to fire Northstar Lottery Group. ...
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Bill overturning St. Louis abortion ordinance advances
(State News ~ 03/29/17)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- The Missouri House has given initial approval to a bill that would overturn a St. Louis ordinance that seeks to protect women who have abortions from workplace discrimination. The bill moved forward Tuesday with a 116-34 vote. The proposal effectively would nullify the St. Louis ordinance, which also provides workplace protection for women who take contraception, use artificial insemination or become pregnant out of wedlock...
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Former Army medic arrested in vandalism at mosque
(National News ~ 03/29/17)
FORT COLLINS, Colo. -- Police arrested a former Army medic after a vandal broke windows and left a Bible at a Colorado mosque -- an act that led to an outpouring of support for Muslims, authorities said Joseph Scott Giaquinto, 35, was taken into custody Monday on suspicion of committing a crime motivated by bias and other allegations just hours after police released surveillance video and asked for the public's help identifying a hoodie-wearing man seen picking up a stone and kicking a door at the Islamic Center in Fort Collins.. ...
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U.S. Chess Championship underway in St. Louis
(State News ~ 03/29/17)
ST. LOUIS -- The nation's top chess players are gathering in St. Louis for the U.S. Chess Championship. The event features the nation's top 24 chess players and will crown both the U.S. champion and the U.S. women's champion. It began Tuesday at the Chess Club & Scholastic Center of St. Louis and will continue through April 10. This year marks the ninth consecutive year St. Louis has hosted the national championships...
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Missouri governor says Trump might intervene on Real ID Act
(State News ~ 03/29/17)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens said Tuesday that President Donald Trump may be considering whether to halt or delay a federal identification requirement that could soon prevent residents from Missouri and some other states from using their driver's licenses to board airplanes...
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Missouri governor signs change to expert witness vetting
(State News ~ 03/29/17)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Republican Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens on Tuesday signed legislation to change the standard for vetting expert witnesses in jury trials, a move he touted as a way to boost the economy by improving the legal climate for businesses in the state...
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Sen. McCaskill asks drugmakers about opioid sales plans
(State News ~ 03/29/17)
WASHINGTON -- Missouri Sen. Claire McCaskill is seeking marketing information, sales records and studies from manufacturers of the top-selling opioid products in the United States to determine whether drugmakers have contributed to an overuse of the pain killers...
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3 storm chasers killed in crash during West Texas storms
(National News ~ 03/29/17)
SPUR, Texas -- Three storm chasers were killed when their vehicles collided Tuesday at a rural crossroads during severe West Texas storms. The storms spawned multiple funnel clouds and an occasional tornado in open areas of West Texas on Tuesday afternoon. No damage was reported...
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Kelly schools launch new app
(Local News ~ 03/29/17)
BENTON, Mo. — The latest news, information and announcements for Kelly schools now are available at the fingertips of those who download the district’s own app. On March 9, the Kelly School District launched the app, which is available for free on iPhones, iPads, Android, Blackberry or Windows devices...
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Ragsdale to replace Farrow as principal at Franklin Elementary
(Local News ~ 03/29/17)
Cape Girardeau Central High School assistant principal Leigh Ragsdale will replace Ron Farrow as principal of Franklin Elementary this fall, district spokeswoman Dana Saverino confirmed Tuesday. Ragsdale, one of three assistant principals at Central, has been in her current position since 2015...
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Missouri House votes to repeal public construction wage law
(State News ~ 03/29/17)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- The Missouri House took a key first step Tuesday toward repealing the state's "prevailing wage" requirement for public construction projects, the latest in a series of moves by GOP-controlled states to limit union powers. The legislation, which won initial House approval by a 93-60 vote, would undo a longtime Missouri law that requires cities, school districts and other governmental entities to pay more than the state's standard minimum wage for construction and maintenance work on such things as roads, bridges and buildings.. ...
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U.S. 61 in Cape County closed to replace island
(Local News ~ 03/29/17)
U.S. 61 in Cape Girardeau County between Washington and Hope streets will be closed as contractor crews remove and replace an island. The roadway will be closed at 6 a.m. April 13 and will re-open April 18, or as construction is completed, according to a Missouri Department of Transportation news release...
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Man returns library book he took in 1982
(National News ~ 03/29/17)
GREAT FALLS, Mont. -- A patron who stole a book from a Montana library in 1982 has returned it after reading it at least 25 times, having it restored and having the author sign it. The man said having the stolen copy of Richard Matheson's 1975 novel "Bid Time Return" had been bugging him. He included a $200 donation to the Great Falls Library. Library director Kathy Mora told trustees while she didn't condone the theft, "the effort and funds he put into caring for the book are remarkable."...
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Entertainment briefs 3/29/17
(Entertainment ~ 03/29/17)
NEW YORK -- Darlene Cates, who played the housebound mother in the 1993 film "What's Eating Gilbert Grape," has died. Cates died in her sleep Sunday morning at her home in Forney, Texas, according to her son-in-law, David Morgan. She was 69. Cates was cast in the film as the morbidly obese mother of Johnny Depp, in the title role, and his younger brother, played by Leonardo DiCaprio. ...
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Prayer 3/29/17
(Prayer ~ 03/29/17)
O Lord Jesus, we worship you, the Messiah, the Son of God. Amen.
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Kelly School Board candidate Neal LeDure
(Submitted Story ~ 03/29/17)
Name NEAL LEDURE Age 50 Place of Birth COMMERCE MO WIDOWED DAUGHTER-MORGAN Occupation ELECTRONIC SERVICE TECH Employer NEUMAYER EQUIPMENT CO FORMER OWNER- CROWLEY'S RIDGE CONSTRUCTION AND CONCRETE. SCOTT COUNTY R4 SCHOOL BD Email neal.ledure.kellyhawks.org...
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Kelly School Board candidate Greg Birk
(Submitted Story ~ 03/29/17)
Name Greg Birk Age 47 Place of Birth Sikeston, MO Wife Jennifer, daughter Rachel - Kelly graduate 2014, son Caleb - Kelly graduate 2014, son Aaron - Kelly graduate 2016 & son Adam - Kelly Middle School student. Occupation Farmer Employer Self employed...
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Perryville Ward 1 Alderman candidate Larry Riney
(Submitted Story ~ 03/29/17)
Age 62 Place of birth Perryville, MO Sherry Riney (wife) Dennis Riney (son) Dale Riney (son) Melissa (Riney) Clinger (daughter) Occupation Aviation Inspector Employer Sabreliner Aviation Businesses owned, all or part N/A I am the current Alderman for Ward 1 of Perryville and have served in this position for 8 years...
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Chaffee School Board candidate Steven Milz
(Submitted Story ~ 03/29/17)
Name Steven Milz Age 42 Place of Birth St. Louis wife: Dena Milz daughter: Carlie Milz step-son: Garrett Warren Occupation carpenter Employer Interior Plus, Scott City not applicable not applicable Email gwwandcrm@yahoo.com Telephone number 573-200-4070...
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Chaffee Ward 4 councilman candidate: Garrett Wayne Warren
(Submitted Story ~ 03/29/17)
Age 25 Place of birth Cape Girardeau, Mo. Son- Cayden W. Warren Occupation Welder/ Team Leader Employer Manac Trailers U.S.A. Businesses owned, all or part N/a N/a I would state that the most important issue facing Chaffee is it's lack of business and unnecessary spending. ...
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Delta School Board candidate Ken Cook
(Submitted Story ~ 03/29/17)
Name Ken Cook Age 61 Place of Birth Cape Girardeau, Mo Wife - Diane Cook Son - Michael Cook Daughters - Marianne McBride, Erin Carlton, Rebecca Peters, Sarah Sugden Occupation Retired Employer Procter and Gamble N/A City Councilman in Chaffee, MO for 3 years...
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Scott City Ward 3 counciwoman candidate Donna McGregor
(Submitted Story ~ 03/29/17)
Age 70 Place of birth Detroit Michigan Husband Richard; Daughter Tara and 4 grandchildren C.J., Mason, Jada and Xavier Occupation Retired Scott City Court Administrator Employer Retired from City of Scott City Businesses owned, all or part None...
- Jackson Youth in Government Day (Submitted Story ~ 03/29/17)
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