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4x4 12-13-15
(Community ~ 12/13/15)
What are some of your family's holiday traditions? We always have Christmas at my brother's house. I've got 11 grandkids ... we also play bingo, everybody buys a little gift... Winter begins Dec. 21. Are you a snow person or a no-snow person? I am a snow person, and then I'm not, because I like to look at the snow from inside. I love to watch the kids play in the snow. But the cold, I like; I love the cold...
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Southeast Missouri State Interim AD addresses situation surrounding men's basketball departures
(College Sports ~ 12/13/15)
Southeast interim athletic director Brady Barke stood by men's basketball coach Rick Ray's freedom to shape the program as he sees fit.
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Yule Log Cabin helps bring the magic of Christmas
(Community ~ 12/13/15)
In the words of Joannie Smith, "Prepare to be dazzled." Smith has been growing and selling Michigan Fraser fir Christmas trees near Commerce, Missouri, for more than 35 years with her husband, Jerry, along with managing their main business, River Ridge Winery...
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Smith names former Cape lawyer as chief of staff
(Local News ~ 12/13/15)
Former Cape Girardeau lawyer Eric Bohl has been tapped by U.S. Rep. Jason Smith to serve as his chief of staff. Bohl will work in the 8th District congressman's Cape Girardeau office, Smith announced Friday. "Eric is exceptionally qualified to help provide valuable services and resources to the residents of southeast and south central Missouri," Smith said...
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Perry County coroner avoids prison time in financial-exploitation case
(Local News ~ 12/13/15)
Perry County Coroner Herbert Miller was sentenced to two seven-year sentences with the Missouri Department of Corrections on Friday in Perry County Court, to be served concurrently, but was granted a suspended execution of sentence and received five years of supervised probation...
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Tailor Institute continues to guide autistic adults
(Local News ~ 12/13/15)
Josiah Wynn has his own philosophy, the crux of which is encouraging honest discussion. "Generally, I think there is a very strong push toward diversity and pluralism and how everyone can be equal by speaking their own mind," he said. "The way it's being carried out is undercutting actual diversity. ...
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Tea Party Christmas Party
(Submitted Story ~ 12/13/15)
The Cape County Tea Party will have its Christmas Party on Tuesday, December 15, at Port Cape in downtown Cape Girardeau. The buffet starts at 6:30 and then fellowship, with only a little rabble rousing. We are thankful to all our members, friends and guest speakers who have made this a productive year. All are welcome, so please join us in celebrating Christ's birth with good food and friends. See you there!...
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Southeast Missouri State men's basketball players reflect on departure from team
(College Sports ~ 12/13/15)
Marcus Wallace and Ladarius Coleman, who are no longer part of the Redhawks' basketball program along with JT Jones, were in attendance for Southeast's loss to Ole Miss.
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Notre Dame girls basketball team drops 74-51 decision vs. St. Joseph Academy
(High School Sports ~ 12/13/15)
From the start, it was apparent the Notre Dame girls basketball team was in over its heads when the Bulldogs took to Jerry Grim Court against traditional Class 5 power St. Joseph Academy on Saturday. Not only did the Angels carry in an intimidating resume that includes six state titles, having most recently played for the title in the 2012-13 season, but they brought in an intimidating roster that included five players at least 6-foot tall ...
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Southeast Missouri State women's basketball team set to face Central Arkansas today
(College Sports ~ 12/13/15)
The Southeast Missouri State women's basketball team returns to the Show Me Center for its first home game in three weeks. The Redhawks bring a two-game winning streak and a 6-4 record to today's 2 p.m. contest vs. the University of Central Arkansas...
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Central Arkansas hands Southeast Missouri State women's basketball team first home loss
(College Sports ~ 12/13/15)
The Redhawks' 63-54 loss snapped a two-game winning streak.
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Today in History
(National News ~ 12/13/15)
Today in History Today is Sunday, Dec. 13, the 347th day of 2015. There are 18 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Dec. 13, 1937, the Chinese city of Nanjing fell to Japanese forces; what followed was a massacre of war prisoners, soldiers and citizens. (China maintains as many as 300,000 people died; Japan says the toll was far less.)...
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Brucker -- 70 years
(Anniversary ~ 12/13/15)
Eugene and Irline Brucker of Advance, Missouri, celebrated their 70th anniversary on Dec. 1. The couple was married Dec. 1, 1945, in Oran, Missouri. The couple has two children, Jeannie (Perry) Bollinger of Oran and Mary Jo (Lynn) Thompson of Advance; four grandchildren, Jarret Bollinger of Scott City, Travis (Dena) Bollinger of Oran, Amanda (Brett) Ward of Marble Hill, Missouri, and Brent (Leslie) Thompson of Advance; and three great-grandchildren, Kathryn Bollinger, Olivia Grisso and Molly Thompson.. ...
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Clark -- Hill
(Wedding ~ 12/13/15)
Lauren Nicol Clark and Lewis Jackson Hill, both of Cape Girardeau, were married June 18, 2015, at Edg-Clif Farms and Vineyard in Potosi, Missouri. Dr. Allen Gathman performed the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Kimberly Reimann of Mokpo, South Korea, and Aaron Clark of Whitewater. The groom is the son of Dr. Hamner and Dr. Margaret Hill of Cape Girardeau...
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A fish from dinosaur days
(Community ~ 12/13/15)
This strange-looking creature is an awesome fish native to the Missouri/Mississippi River basin. It was once a common fish along these two rivers from Montana to Louisiana. It was placed on the endangered list by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in 1990...
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FYI Dec. 13, 2015
(Community ~ 12/13/15)
Hobbs Chapel United Methodist Church, 3024 Highway 177 in Cape Girardeau, will host a Christmas program at 6 p.m. Dec. 20. It will include a Christmas play, music by Handpicked and a performances by the puppets and the children's choir. The nursery will be available, and refreshments will follow the program. Donations of nonperishable food items for the FISH Food Bank will be accepted. More information is available by calling (573) 334-0904...
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Eggnog as an ingredient in pie and other desserts
(Community ~ 12/13/15)
It is interesting how we have memories associated with food. When it comes to eggnog, I immediately think of Chevy Chase in the "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation" movie -- he is very frustrated and dips his large antlered moose mug into the bowl of eggnog and announces, "It's good. ...
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Use your head
(Community ~ 12/13/15)
Marge was away on one of her trips through work, so I decided to do some canning. I watched my Mom can from the time I could walk, and I've also watched Marge can. I even decided to buy my own canner, so I wouldn't have to use Marge's. And, quite honestly, I had done a lot of canning up to this fateful day...
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God's gift of acceptance
(Community ~ 12/13/15)
Finding the right gift to give at Christmas can become a challenge. Taking time to find the right gift to give to the right person takes time, thoughtfulness and creativity. We are not alone in our gift giving. God has gifts that he desires to give...
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Motivating yourself
(Community ~ 12/13/15)
What motivates you to pursue your dreams? Who or what is the driving force behind your ability and desire to even have dreams, and work to make them come true? I talked recently with a woman past the 80-year mark. The person has lost interest in almost everything in life. Her health is much better than it has been in the recent past, but she seems to find pleasure in little. At least that's the attitude she projects to others...
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Club news 12-13-15
(Community News ~ 12/13/15)
The New McKendree United Methodist Women met Dec. 1 in the church fellowship hall with 21 members present. The meeting was called to order by Mary Klaproth, president, followed by the unit reciting the UMW Purpose. The minutes of the previous meeting were read by substitute secretary Janice Burk and approved as read. ...
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Delighted birders, holiday spirit and awesome wheels
(Community ~ 12/13/15)
While strolling, I wondered whatever happened to Raymond Dean. Happy birthday to Kayla Chapman, Albert Eftink, Susie Seyer, Siddie Swain, Vernon Pobst, Paul Lappe, Tyler Bollinger, Brian Hamm, Paul Lappe, Marie Elfrink, Jae Hopkins, Jeannie Williams, Candy Witcher, Charley Robinson, Ron Kiefer, Randall Hibdon, Carolyn Walther, Bob Uhrhan, Austin Dirnberger, Marilyn Dohogne, Ruth Missey, Leann Knuckles, Lester Eichhorn, Ashton Lee, Joshua Griffin, Todd Surface, Addison Lincoln, Bonnie Schott, Bruce Raines, Clinton Stroder, Matt Glastetter, Melissa Nordin, Wesley Lowery, Audrey Witcher, Mary Faye Caul, Gina Beggs, Jerome Schlitt, Chug Little, Kevin Miller, Tyree Emerson, Garrett Duncan and Jason Chapman.. ...
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Road bill welcomed, but doesn't fix problem in Mo.
(Column ~ 12/13/15)
Editor's note: The following guest commentary is an excerpt from an email newsletter from the chairman of the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission. On Dec. 4, the U.S. Senate passed and the president signed into law the first long-term transportation bill in more than 10 years. ...
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Feed My Starving Children reaches astonishing level
(Editorial ~ 12/13/15)
Many who love the holiday season will say that among the reasons they enjoy it so much are the Christmas caroling and the workplace festivities. Not to be left off that list, though, is the spirit of giving that abounds at the end of every year. The classic song calls this the "Most Wonderful Time of the Year." We know it is also one of the busiest times as we make gift lists, prepare to travel or host visiting family members. ...
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Prayer 12-13-15
(Prayer ~ 12/13/15)
O Heavenly Father, may we always fix our eyes on you. Amen.
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Speak Out 12/13/15
(Speak Out ~ 12/13/15)
Congratulations to Al Young on your Carr Trophy award. We did not make it to state this year, but we made it further than the other schools and we did make history in 2014 when we went to state and we came in second place. But we still made history. ...
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Deputies confront nude man taking pictures
(National News ~ 12/13/15)
NEWTON, Kan. -- Authorities say an Oregon man was urged to head home after he was spotted taking pictures of a wheat field wearing nothing "but a hat and a smile." The Harvey County Sheriff's Office said the man first was seen Wednesday. Sheriff T. Walton said deputies found the man four hours later, wearing boxers. Walton said an officer told the man and his friend "Kansas is not as liberal as Oregon" and "suggested they continue their travels" back home...
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No consensus about legality of Trump's Muslim ban
(National News ~ 12/13/15)
WASHINGTON -- There's no legal or historical precedent for closing U.S. borders to the world's 1.6 billion Muslims, but neither is there a Supreme Court case that clearly prevents a president or Congress from doing so. Legal experts are divided over how the high court would react to Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's call for a temporary halt to Muslims entering the United States...
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Four bikers shot in Waco with gun type police use
(National News ~ 12/13/15)
FORT WORTH, Texas -- Four of the nine people killed in a melee between rival biker gangs outside a Texas restaurant were struck by the same caliber of rifle fired by Waco police, according to evidence obtained by The Associated Press. The latest trove of potential grand-jury evidence reviewed by the AP depicts a chaotic, bloody scene in which police swarmed into the shootout between rival biker gangs May 17 outside the Twin Peaks restaurant that left about 20 wounded and nearly 200 people arrested.. ...
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Officer guilty of raping black women 'picked the wrong lady'
(National News ~ 12/13/15)
OKLAHOMA CITY -- A "serial rapist with a badge" who faces many years in prison for raping black women on his police beat was caught because of the courage of a grandmother who refused to remain silent after he sexually assaulted her, her lawyer said Friday...
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Complex ISIS recruitment methods lured Jordan woman
(International News ~ 12/13/15)
AMMAN, Jordan -- A Jordanian woman who came close to joining the Islamic State group described a sophisticated 14-month recruitment by the extremists she said landed her in a secret ISIS compound in Turkey with dozens of other women. The 25-year-old eventually was persuaded by Jordanian lawmaker Mazen Dalaeen --who earlier this year failed to extract his son from the grip of IS recruiters -- to return to her family...
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Hollywood prepares for 'Star Wars' premiere
(Entertainment ~ 12/13/15)
Hollywood is preparing for what could be the largest movie premiere in its history Monday night when the hugely anticipated "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" is screened for VIP audiences in three separate theaters amid tight security. At one of the Hollywood Boulevard locations -- the iconic TCL Chinese Theatre, where the first "Star Wars" premiered in 1977 -- fans already are camped out this weekend, awaiting their turn when the film opens for regular folks Friday...
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Funerals held for 3 slain in mass shooting
(National News ~ 12/13/15)
JESUP, Ga. -- Those close to Shannon Johnson knew him to be fearless -- whether he was moving across the country to pursue love, rescuing stray animals in the path of a wildfire, or trying to shield a co-worker from gunfire during the last moments of his life...
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Saudi women vote for the first time
(International News ~ 12/13/15)
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia -- Women across Saudi Arabia marked a historic milestone Saturday, voting and running as candidates in government elections for the first time. But just outside polling stations, they waited for male drivers -- a reminder of the limitations firmly in place...
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Pact to slow global warming is celebrated
(International News ~ 12/13/15)
LE BOURGET, France -- Nearly 200 nations adopted the first global pact to fight climate change Saturday, calling on the world to collectively cut, then eliminate greenhouse gas pollution but imposing no sanctions on countries that don't. The "Paris agreement" aims to keep global temperatures from rising another degree Celsius (1.8 Fahrenheit) between now and 2100 -- a key demand of poor countries ravaged by rising sea levels and other effects of climate change...
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Birth 12/13/15
(Births ~ 12/13/15)
Daughter to Dustin Lee and Ghannette Nicole Overbey of Marble Hill, Missouri, Saint Francis Medical Center, 6:35 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, 2015. Name, Emmalyne Alice. Weight, 8 pounds, 9 ounces. First child. Mrs. Overbey is the former Ghannette Woodfin, daughter of Kirsten Anderson and Mike Lincoln of Marble Hill. Overbey is the son of Vicky Overbey of Marble Hill. He is employed by Manac Trailers...
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Out of the past: Dec. 13
(Out of the Past ~ 12/13/15)
A trustee sale of the former Cape Girardeau WISER Inc. building on Linden Street yesterday netted sham bids of $1 and $2 from disgruntled former employees, before First Exchange Bank of Cape Girardeau, the note-holder, submitted a winning bid of $711,773.83...
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Missouri Planned Parenthood denies abortion record request
(State News ~ 12/13/15)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- A Missouri Planned Parenthood branch will not comply with a subpoena to give abortion-related records to Republican state lawmakers, the women's health group said Friday. In a letter provided to The Associated Press and sent to Senate President Pro Tem Ron Richard, who issued the subpoena, an attorney for Planned Parenthood questioned the Senate's authority to subpoena private organizations and raised patient privacy and other concerns...
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Lawsuit bids to block parkland sale for cemetery expansion
(State News ~ 12/13/15)
ST. LOUIS -- An environmental law firm is suing to block plans to sell a 38-acre swath of St. Louis County parkland for the expansion of one of the nation's busiest national veterans' cemeteries. The Great Rivers Environmental Law Center's lawsuit, filed Thursday in St. ...
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Jayne Smith
(Obituary ~ 12/13/15)
Jayne Smith, 69, of Cape Girardeau died Thursday, Dec. 10, 2015, at Saint Francis Medical Center. She was born July 21, 1946, in Macon, Missouri, to Russell and Juanita Maupin Boleach. She married Mac Smith on July 4, 1964. Jayne was loved and admired by all who knew her. She worked for 24 years at Gastroenterology Associates of Southeast Missouri...
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Gerald Masterson
(Obituary ~ 12/13/15)
PANAMA CITY, Fla. -- Gerald "Bud" Wayne Masterson, 79, of Panama City departed this world and met his Savior and Lord face to face Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2015. Bud was born April 9, 1936, to Melvin Masterson and Evelyn Morton Masterson in Alton, Illinois, and spent his childhood years in Cape Girardeau. On July 26, 1953, he married the former Melba June Nichols in Cape Girardeau...
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Clarence Kelso
(Obituary ~ 12/13/15)
ADVANCE, Mo. -- Clarence Andrew Kelso, 74, of Advance, Missouri, passed away Dec. 11, 2015, at the Advance Nursing Center. He was born Oct. 14, 1941, at Bell City, Missouri, the son of Harvey and Dorothy Proffer Kelso. Clarence and Marie Garner were united in marriage May 4, 1984, at Bell City, and she survives of the home...
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Donald Hunsaker
(Obituary ~ 12/13/15)
Donald Lee "Donnie" Hunsaker, 50, of Cape Girardeau died Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2015, at Southeast Hospital. He was born Nov. 7, 1965, in Cape Girardeau to Stanley Carl and Ruby Isabelle Hahn Hunsaker. He was a member of Red Star Baptist Church. Donnie was working at Quality Packaging at the time of his death, and had worked for several restaurants in the Cape Girardeau area, including Olive Garden...
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DeMarcus Huddleston
(Obituary ~ 12/13/15)
DeMarcus Rontez Huddleston, 25, formerly of Jackson, died Saturday, Dec. 12, 2015, near his home in Murphysboro, Illinois. Arrangements are incomplete at McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson.
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Donald Durham
(Obituary ~ 12/13/15)
TAMMS, Ill. -- Donald Edwin Durham, 73, of Tamms died Saturday, Dec. 12, 2015, at the Landmark Hospital in Cape Girardeau. The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. John's Cemetery in Dongola, Illinois, with the Rev. Kimberly Grief officiating. Interment to follow...
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Opal Drum
(Obituary ~ 12/13/15)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Opal Ilene Drum, 68, of Perryville died Thursday, Dec. 10, 2015, at her home. She was born Nov. 12, 1947, in Cape Girardeau to Cline Oakland and Fredia Lou Smith Welker. She and John Francis Drum Jr. were married Oct. 6, 1965, at the Pentecostal Church in Jackson...
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Martha Sue Chanley
(Obituary ~ 12/13/15)
NAVARRE, Fla. -- Martha Sue Chanley, aged 75 years and 20 days, a resident of Navarre and formerly of East Prairie, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2015, at her daughter's home. Born Nov. 18, 1940, in the James Bayou community near East Prairie to the late Wyly Cliffton and Barbara Staggs Reed, Sue lived in East Prairie most of her life, where she was a retired registered nurse for the Missouri Veterans Home in Cape Girardeau. ...
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Hattie Bennett
(Obituary ~ 12/13/15)
Hattie Elizabeth Bennett, 82, of Scott City passed away Friday, Dec. 11, 2015, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. She was born May 17, 1933, in Rector, Arkansas, to the late Leslie and Effie Jackson Noland. She married Verlin Hayes, and he preceded her in death. She later married Paul Bennett, and he also preceded her in death...
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Scott City fire report 12/13/15
(Police/Fire Report ~ 12/13/15)
The Scott City Fire Department responded the following calls: n Emergency medical service at 3:20 p.m. in the 400 block of North Lincoln Street and 3:27 p.m. in the 2100 block of Main Street. n Emergency medical service at 12:29 a.m. in the 400 block of East Mississippi Street; 7:56 a.m. in the 400 block of North Lincoln Street; 2:56 p.m. in the 800 block of First Street East; and 9:20 p.m. in the 200 block of Jetta Mae...
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Jackson police report 12/13/15
(Police/Fire Report ~ 12/13/15)
The Jackson Police Department released the following items. Arrests to not imply guilt. n Amy B. Falk, 28, 624 E. Jefferson St., was arrested on suspicion of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated and failure to maintain a single lane. n Jessica M. Kuntze, 25, 422 Greensferry Road, was arrested on suspicion of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated...
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Cape Girardau fire report 12/13/15
(Police/Fire Report ~ 12/13/15)
The Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls: n Medical assists at 12:17 a.m. on South Ellis Street; 12:38 a.m. on Broadway; 7:39 a.m. on South Kingshighway; 10:26 a.m. on William Street; 10:50 a.m. on Nash Road; 1:11 p.m. on South Silver Springs Road; 2:23 p.m. on North Kingshighway; 3:13 p.m. on South Henderson Avenue; and 4:51 p.m. on Mimosa Street...
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Cape Girardeau police report 12/13/15
(Police/Fire Report ~ 12/13/15)
The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. n Jacob M. Pyeatte, 30, 1956 Perryville Road, was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated and failure to maintain a single lane. n Tashika S. Morris-Barber, 40, of Cairo, Illinois, was arrested on a Cape Girardeau warrant for failure to appear in court for a traffic violation...
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Cape teen accused of shooting near girlfriend's father
(Local News ~ 12/13/15)
A Cape Girardeau teenager was arguing with his girlfriend's father, and that allegedly escalated into gunplay. Darion T. Harris, 19, was arrested Thursday and charged with felony first-degree assault and felony armed criminal action. Harris' bond was set at $100,000 cash only...
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Sikeston man gets suspended sentence in shooting
(Local News ~ 12/13/15)
Marlon K. Davis pleaded guilty Thursday to one count of unlawful use of a weapon in Scott County Circuit Court. Davis, 17, of Sikeston, Missouri, was sentenced to three years in the Missouri Department of Corrections and was granted a suspended sentence of five years' supervised probation...
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Additional charges filed in child-molestation case
(Local News ~ 12/13/15)
CHARLESTON, Mo. -- An East Prairie, Missouri, man will be arraigned Wednesday on additional charges of sexual abuse after further investigation by the Mississippi County Sheriff's Department. Arlen "Russ" Lee Jones, 76, initially was charged with three counts of first-degree statutory sodomy, first-degree child molestation and first-degree endangering the welfare of a minor...
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Kelso man pleads guilty to chasing mother, brother with rifle
(Local News ~ 12/13/15)
Bradley Allan Miller pleaded guilty Thursday to felony unlawful use of a weapon and misdemeanor domestic assault in Scott County Circuit Court. Miller, 50, of Kelso, Missouri, received a suspended sentence on both counts and five years' supervised probation. ...
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Cape police investigate Friday night shooting on Pacific Street
(Local News ~ 12/13/15)
Cape Girardeau police are investigating a shooting that occurred at 9:08 p.m. Friday in the 900 block of South Pacific Street. A man was shot through the abdomen somewhere in the 900 block of South Pacific and was transported to the trauma unit at a Cape Girardeau hospital. Police could not release specific information about the victim because of the ongoing investigation...
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Presents bought with help of Happy Slapowitz Toy Bash
(Local News ~ 12/13/15)
John Spear, left, and Daniel Heyd unload shopping carts of items to be scanned and paid for Friday at Toys R Us in Cape Girardeau with funds raised during the Happy Slapowitz Toy Bash the night before. The yearly event collects toys and raises money for the Marine Corps League's Toys for Tots helping children in need during the holiday season. (Glenn Landberg)...
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Tigers' new coach gets $2.35M in 5-year deal
(College Sports ~ 12/13/15)
COLUMBIA, Mo. -- Missouri football coach Barry Odom will make $2.35 million annually in a five-year contract approved Friday by the Missouri System Board of Curators. The contract includes $450,000 in base salary and $1.9 million for various appearances on radio and TV and other duties. It also provides performances bonuses of $250,000 for winning an SEC championship and $250,000 for reaching a New Year's Day bowl game once each during the contract term...
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High school roundup: Scott City boys basketball team edges Oran in conference showdown
(High School Sports ~ 12/13/15)
All scores were reported to the Southeast Missourian on Friday.
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With just 4 wins each, Lions, Rams had much higher hopes
(Professional Sports ~ 12/13/15)
ST. LOUIS -- New offensive coordinator or not, it's up to St. Louis Rams players to get the job done 12 games into the season. They vow to answer the late, late wakeup call and finish strong. "I don't think we have any quitters in this locker room," tight end Jared Cook said. "I think everybody's going to fight through to the end. I know I am."...
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Oran girls basketball team knocks off Chaffee in Lady Devil Invitational championship game
(High School Sports ~ 12/13/15)
CHAFFEE, Mo. -- One team succumbed to the pressure -- both from the stage and the defense -- and one didn't. Maybe playing against type, it was an Oran girls basketball team leaning on youngsters that took out host Chaffee on Saturday afternoon to hoist the 39th Lady Devil Invitational title with a 61-43 victory at Chaffee High School...
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High school roundup: Woodland girls basketball team takes third at Lady Devil Invitational
(High School Sports ~ 12/13/15)
All scores were reported to the Southeast Missourian on Saturday.
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Backes, Allen lead Blues to 3-0 win over Stars
(Professional Sports ~ 12/13/15)
ST. LOUIS -- David Backes had a goal and an assist, Jake Allen stopped 26 shots for his fourth shutout of the season, and the St. Louis Blues beat the Dallas Stars 3-0 on Saturday night. Vladimir Tarasenko and Ryan Reaves scored in the third period to help the Blues beat the Stars for the third consecutive time. It also ended St. Louis' four-game losing streak at home to Dallas dating back to Nov. 23, 2013...
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Shriners' party allows former patients to show gratitude
(Local News ~ 12/13/15)
Just a few years ago, Amelia Luttrull couldn't walk. The 6-year-old was born with hip dysplasia, but thanks to the help she received from Shriners Hospital for Children in St. Louis, Amelia could run around and hang ornaments on the tree at the Shriners' annual Christmas party and dinner at VFW Post 3838 in Cape Girardeau...
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Hoboken celebrates Frank Sinatra's 100th birthday
(Entertainment ~ 12/13/15)
TRENTON, N.J. -- Frank Sinatra was the Chairman of the Board, Ol' Blue Eyes and The Voice. But "Slacksy O'Brien?" That was an early nickname for Sinatra in the Hoboken neighborhood where he grew up because, as a youngster, he wore nice clothes. Some young-at-heart residents of Hoboken might be raising a glass to the award-winning singer and actor Saturday on what would have been his 100th birthday...
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Blueprints for Disney park in St. Louis fetch $27,000
(State News ~ 12/13/15)
ST. LOUIS -- A Disney theme park in St. Louis never happened, but blueprints for the project turned out to be pretty valuable. The suburban Los Angeles-based company Profiles in History hosted an "Animation and Disneyana" auction Thursday and the blueprints for the St. Louis project that never got off the ground brought $27,000...
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Treat yourself with a bit of splurge for the house
(Community ~ 12/13/15)
So many of our home-improvement and design choices are practical ones: Which sofa will stand up over the years? Which paint color matches the furniture? But what about changes that could really elevate our happiness at home? Sometimes the smallest things can make home life easier and more joyful: Interior designer Kate Jackson says that starting each day using her sterling silver spoons makes the morning feel more special for her whole family...
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