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Attorney general seeks bond revocation for embattled sheriff
(Local News ~ 05/17/17)
Missouri Attorney General Josh Hawley asked a court to revoke the bond of Cory Hutcheson, who has been removed as Mississippi County Sheriff after being charged with 18 criminal counts in April, according to a news release. The request to a Mississippi County circuit court comes after a Hawley's office began an investigation into the death of an inmate at the Mississippi County Jail on May 5...
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Revival of Oran police board urged amid timecard fraud, nepotism allegations
(Local News ~ 05/17/17)
ORAN, Mo. -- The wife of an Oran alderman asked the town board Tuesday to resurrect the city's police board to oversee police operations in response to allegations of timecard fraud and nepotism involving the town's police department. Mayor Gary Senciboy and the board took no action at the public meeting at city hall...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 05/17/17)
Today in History Today is Wednesday, May 17, the 137th day of 2017. There are 228 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On May 17, 1792, the New York Stock Exchange had its beginnings as a group of brokers met under a tree on Wall Street and signed the Buttonwood Agreement...
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No cooperation from Congress
(Column ~ 05/17/17)
Though I am long from jumping ship on the USS Trump, I will admit it is often discomforting to defend his words and actions. I have to keep reminding myself of some critical and telling aspects of this presidency. For starters, Trump is barely into his fourth month in office and, like many of his predecessors, there is a steep learning curve to the most important job in the world...
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Congratulations to the class of 2017
(Editorial ~ 05/17/17)
We love this time of year, as students transition from high school into the next season of their lives. This, of course, unfolds with a fitting send off: commencement. Several such occasions are underway in our area, and we would be remiss not to acknowledge them and offer congratulations...
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Light salad features fresh herbs and plenty of texture
(Community ~ 05/17/17)
Wheat berries are great little nuggets -- a whole grain, containing the germ, endosperm and bran. They have a nice dose of fiber and protein, as well as B vitamins and several minerals. Though you can cook them just until they are crunchy, I prefer to let them get a bit more tender...
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Demi Lovato, Kate Hudson collaborate on clothes
(Community ~ 05/17/17)
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. -- Kate Hudson and Demi Lovato went from working out at the gym together to working on a fashion-line collaboration. Hudson, who co-founded activewear brand Fabletics in 2013, says she instantly hit it off with the "Confident" singer when the two ran into each other at the gym. They were celebrating together May 10 at the Demi Lovato for Fabletics Collaboration launch event...
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Doris Oberle
(Obituary ~ 05/17/17)
Doris Ann Oberle, 88, of Cape Girardeau died Saturday, May 13, 2017, at the home of her daughter in Juneau, Alaska. She was born March 6, 1929, in St. Mary, Missouri, to Lawrence and Agnes Braun. She married Leroy "Rip" Oberle on Sept. 21, 1949, in St. Mary. He preceded her in death June 20, 2011, after 62 years of marriage...
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Lorene Mayfield
(Obituary ~ 05/17/17)
PATTON, Mo. -- Lorene Mayfield, 76, of Patton passed away Monday, May 15, 2017, at her son's home in Jackson. She was born Aug. 19, 1940, in New Wells, daughter of Theo and Olga Koch Haertling. She and Orville R. Perr were married Sept. 17, 1960, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in New Wells. He passed away May 1, 1978. Lorene later married Jerry L. Mayfield on Oct. 18, 1992, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Jackson. Jerry passed away Nov. 24, 2016...
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Out of the past: May 17
(Out of the Past ~ 05/17/17)
The Rev. Roberta S. Kidd is the guest speaker at the annual spring service at Apple Creek Presbyterian Church at Pocahontas. She is co-pastor of Presbyterian churches in Dexter and Marble Hill, Missouri. Pledging to work to "eliminate waste, streamline operations and increase the productivity" of state government, Hugh White of Cape Girardeau launches his campaign for the Missouri Senate. ...
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Road work 5/17/17
(Local News ~ 05/17/17)
Perryville Road to close todayfor water-line work Perryville Road will be closed in both directions from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. today between Bertling Street and Clark Avenue for emergency water-line repairs and tree removal. Main Street in Jackson to be reduced to one lane...
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James Kyle
(Obituary ~ 05/17/17)
James Parker Kyle, 84, of Cape Girardeau died Monday, May 15, 2017, after a brief stay at Life Care Center of Cape Girardeau. He was born Aug. 3, 1932, in Harden County, Tennessee, to Otis Bain and Delois Northcutt Kyle. James had been both a wholesale and retail grocer...
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Billy Barnett Jr.
(Obituary ~ 05/17/17)
Billy Gene Barnett Jr., 63, of Scott City died Monday, May 15, 2017, at his home. He was born Sept. 9, 1953, in St. Louis to Billy Gene and Joyce Mincher Barnett Sr. He married Mary Jane Willis on July 4, 1985. He was a control-room operator for Buzzi Unicem and a member of the Cape Girardeau Elks Lodge...
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St. Louis mayor wants Confederate monument removed
(State News ~ 05/17/17)
ST. LOUIS -- St. Louis soon may join the growing list of cities removing monuments to the Confederacy, city officials said Tuesday. Mayor Lyda Krewson wants the 32-foot-tall monument in Forest Park removed as soon as possible and is looking into engineering options to take it down, said Eddie Roth, the city's director of human services...
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Cosby says he doesn't expect to testify at sex-assault trial
(Entertainment ~ 05/17/17)
PHILADELPHIA -- Bill Cosby said he doesn't expect to testify at his sexual-assault trial and suggested racism "could be" behind the scores of accusations against him. Cosby also said he thinks the approximately 60 women who have accused him of sexual misconduct came forward only after earlier allegations raised a decade ago died down...
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Missouri adds counties in flooding, storm damage assessments
(State News ~ 05/17/17)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens said the state is adding six more counties to the number being assessed for damage linked to recent flooding and severe weather. Greitens said the expanded survey comes as he prepares to make a request for a federal major-disaster declaration...
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'Just be daring': Local makeup artist offers advice for summer looks
(Community ~ 05/17/17)
Amber Stemmerman knows makeup. From being a makeup stylist at the Latin Grammys in Las Vegas to helping women throughout the area and in California perfect their look, Stemmerman works to keep her clients looking fresh and up-to-date when it comes to makeup...
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Cape officer helped man who threatened to jump from Emerson Bridge
(Local News ~ 05/17/17)
A Cape Girardeau police officer talked a man Monday afternoon from jumping off the Bill Emerson Memorial Bridge, police said. Public-information officer Sgt. Rick Schmidt said Tuesday Patrolman Jake Carter used crisis-intervention team training to diffuse the situation...
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Area lawmakers review highs, lows of legislative session
(Local News ~ 05/17/17)
Area lawmakers celebrated the passage of pro-business bills in the state legislative session that ended Friday. Making Missouri a right-to-work state, blocking cities from raising the minimum wage, tort reform and increased state funding for public schools were among the Legislature's achievements this session, area lawmakers said...
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Thanks, farewells mark annual Salvation Army dinner
(Local News ~ 05/17/17)
Heartfelt thanks and bittersweet farewells were on the table alongside the meal for about 70 guests at the Salvation Army's annual dinner celebrating volunteers and donors. Capt. Ronnie Amick, director of the Salvation Army in Cape Girardeau, said he and his wife, Bridgette, were not expecting to be transferred to Omaha, Nebraska, in June...
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Man accused of beating girlfriend during argument about cigarettes
(Local News ~ 05/17/17)
A Cape Girardeau man beat his girlfriend over an argument about cigarettes, police said. The Cape Girardeau County Prosecuting Attorney's Office on Monday charged Daniel P. Gause, 30, with felony third-degree domestic assault. Police went an apartment in the block of South West End Boulevard after a caller told emergency dispatchers he or she heard a woman screaming, "Get off of me. ...
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White House says disclosures by Trump were 'wholly appropriate'
(National News ~ 05/17/17)
WASHINGTON -- The White House on Tuesday defended President Donald Trump's disclosure of classified information to senior Russian officials as "wholly appropriate" as Trump tried to beat back criticism from fellow Republicans and calm international allies increasingly wary about sharing their secrets with the new president.
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Trump asked Comey to shut down Flynn investigation
(National News ~ 05/17/17)
WASHINGTON -- FBI director James Comey wrote in a memo President Donald Trump had asked him to shut down an FBI investigation into ousted national security adviser Michael Flynn, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Tuesday...
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Experts see possible North Korea links to global cyberattack
(International News ~ 05/17/17)
SEOUL, South Korea -- Cybersecurity experts are pointing to circumstantial evidence North Korea may be behind the global "ransomware" attack: The way the hackers took hostage computers and servers across the world was similar to previous cyberattacks attributed to North Korea...
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David Holcomb
(Obituary ~ 05/17/17)
DES MOINES, Iowa -- John David Holcomb, 53, of Des Moines, formerly of Cape Girardeau, died Monday, May 15, 2017, at his home. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday at St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Cape Girardeau. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church...
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Jackson police report 5/17/17
(Police/Fire Report ~ 05/17/17)
JACKSON The Jackson Police Department released the following items. Assaults n Assault was reported in the 300 block of North West Lane. n Assault was reported in the 1400 block of Woodland Drive. Property damage. n Property damage was reported in the area of Carol Knox Drive...
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Cape Girardeau police report 5/17/17
(Police/Fire Report ~ 05/17/17)
CAPE GIRARDEAU The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests n Stephanie R. Gamblin, 31, of Scott City was arrested on a Cape Girardeau warrant for speeding. n A suspect was in custody pending formal charges of resisting or interfering with arrest at Independence Street and Pind Wood Lane...
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Irma Hacker
(Obituary ~ 05/17/17)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Irma O. Hacker, 95, of Perryville died Monday, May 15, 2017, at Estates of Perryville. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday and from 6:30 to 8:30 a.m. Saturday at Young and Sons Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Immanuel Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Matthew Marks officiating. Burial will be in Peace Lutheran Cemetery in Friedenberg, Missouri...
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Cape Girardeau fire report 5/17/17
(Police/Fire Report ~ 05/17/17)
CAPE GIRARDEAU The Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls. Sunday n Medical assists were made at 12:09 a.m. on South Henderson Avenue; 7:47 a.m. on William Street; 2:32 p.m. on North Water Street; and 8:26 p.m. on Lowes Drive...
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Prayer 5/17/17
(Prayer ~ 05/17/17)
O Lord Jesus, thank you that through you we can have eternal life. Amen.
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Births 5/17/17
(Births ~ 05/17/17)
Son to Tyler William Slinkard and Megan Leigh Lewis of Jackson, Southeast Hospital, 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 2, 2017. Name, Grey William. Weight, 8 pounds, 3 ounces. First child. Lewis is the daughter of Nelson and Kendra Lewis of Jackson. She works at CVS Pharmacy. Slinkard is the son of Jeff and Demani Slinkard of Jackson and Heather Slinkard of Jackson. He is employed by Pro Image...
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More Than Muscle
(Submitted Story ~ 05/17/17)
What does strength mean to you? For three Southeast Missouri Women it means a lot more than muscle, in spite of the size of their impressive biceps. “To me it’s a manifestation of all the things in my life that I’ve overcome,” said Tamatha Crowson, of her bodybuilding physique. “I’ve tamed some beasts and climbed some mountains. But they were all inside jobs. When I train and see a visible and tangible result, that reflects grit, hard work, and determination. It is something I can be proud of.”...
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John Lamkin Sr.
(Obituary ~ 05/17/17)
John Tucker Lamkin Sr. died on Mother's Day, Sunday, May 14, 2017, a few weeks before his 95th birthday. While a January stroke stemming from a 2014 auto accident deprived him of much, he knew his name and that he was a Marine. He was the younger of the two sons of Robert E. ...
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