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Rams get even before bye
(Professional Sports ~ 11/01/10)
ST. LOUIS -- Sam Bradford is learning quickly, and these St. Louis Rams are far from the same team that won only one game last season. The rookie quarterback threw two touchdown passes Sunday, the defense forced four turnovers and St. Louis reached the season's midway point at 4-4 and in contention in the NFC West after beating the Carolina Panthers 20-10...
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Cairo man injured after collision with deer
(Local News ~ 11/01/10)
A Cairo, Ill., man received moderate injuries in a Cape Girardeau County accident Sunday at 1:50 a.m. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the 2007 Ford driven by David L. Brown, 41, struck a deer on Route W, one mile north of Cape Girardeau...
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Route FF in Cape County reduced to one lane
(Local News ~ 11/01/10)
Route FF in Cape Girardeau County will be reduced to one lane with a 14-foot width restriction today and Tuesday, while Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform drainage repairs. The section of road is located from the Interstate 55 overpass to County Road 436...
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Fire damages Cairo home
(Local News ~ 11/01/10)
CAIRO, Ill. -- Another fire broke out in Cairo late Sunday. The fire happened at 408 Martin Luther King Ave., the third fire to fall under investigation by Illinois State Fire Marshal Charles Caldwell in nine days. The Cairo Fire Department was called out to the residence around 10 p.m. John Meyer, the department's chief, said upon arrival there was heavy smoke coming from the basement windows...
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Senate hopefuls Blunt, Carnahan flying around Missouri on final push before election
(State News ~ 11/01/10)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Republican U.S. Senate candidate Roy Blunt was flying around Missouri on Monday while Democrat Robin Carnahan concentrated on St. Louis in their final push before the election. Blunt was hopping from airport to airport -- including a stop at Cape Girardeau Regional Airport -- in a 10-stop trip that started in Columbia and was to end in Cassville in southwest Missouri. Carnahan had several events planned Monday in the St. Louis area...
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Various venues in Cape Girardeau turn Halloween into way of bringing families together
(Local News ~ 11/01/10)
If Halloween is all about the sweets, children in Cape Girardeau had a monstrous number of options Sunday to stock up. Venues throughout the city, including West Park Mall, Discovery Playhouse and numerous churches, turned the holiday into an elaborate event meant to bring families together and keep them safe...
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Cape Girardeau City Council to decide on rules for electronic signs
(Local News ~ 11/01/10)
Joel Neikirk realizes that the electronic sign along Route K that tries to persuade customers to pop in at Popeye's, and others like them, shouldn't be like watching a YouTube video. "We're not looking to distract drivers," said Neikirk, vice president of operations for MidAmerica Hotels, which manages the Popeye's and both Burger Kings in Cape Girardeau. "I agree with the concept of having guidelines. We just wanted to make sure it didn't go too far the other way and make them ineffective."...
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Bank deposits in Cape Girardeau, Bollinger, Alexander counties fall slightly as people, businesses pay off debts
(Local News ~ 11/01/10)
Eleven of 18 banks in the Cape Girardeau area saw local deposits shrink during the last year as people paid down their debts. Deposits within the Cape Girardeau/Jackson Metropolitan Statistical Area dropped $34.1 million for the fiscal year ending June 30, according to a market share data report from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. Banks in that area -- defined by the U.S. Census Bureau as Cape Girardeau, Bollinger and Alexander counties -- showed total deposits of $1.7 billion...
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CYTF Players march in the SEMO Homecoming Parade
(Submitted Photo ~ 11/01/10)
Players from Cape Youth Tackle Football pose for a photo priot to walking in the 2010 SEMO Homecoming parade! They helped celebrate CYTF's 30th year of youth football in Cape Girardeau!
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All Smiles for this Deer Hunter
(Submitted Photo ~ 11/01/10)
Halloween night, Kade Sullivan, 10 year old son of Lindi & Jason Rains and Billy Sullivan all of Chaffee, took down his first deer. He was hunting with his Papaw (Brent Prindle) in Loundes at their family cabin, when he got this button buck!
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Dolphins win CYTF Junior League Title
(Submitted Story ~ 11/01/10)
The Cape Youth Tackle Football Junior League Dolphins capped a perfect season with a convincing 38-0 victory over the Broncos on Sunday in the CYTF Title Game at Houck Stadium! Congratulations to the Dolphins on a great season!
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First Place Float
(Submitted Photo ~ 11/01/10)
Congratulations to Alpha Chi Omega and Pi Kappa Alpha on their first place float in the Southeast Missouri State University 2010 Homecoming Parade on Saturday, Oct. 30.
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Falcons Beat Chargers for CYTF Senior League Crown
(Submitted Story ~ 11/01/10)
The Senior League Falcons capped a perfect season by finishing 6-0 by winning the Cape Youth Tackle Football (CYTF) Senior League Title 30-0 at Houck Stadium on Sunday. Congratulations to the Falcons players, coaches, and parents!
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Guardsmen to train with Japane Defense Forces
(Submitted Story ~ 11/01/10)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Soldiers of the Missouri National Guard's Detachment 1, C Company, 1st Battalion, 1/138th Infantry Regiment in Perryville will take part in military exercises the next two weeks with Japanese Defense Forces. Perryville Guardsmen will join the rest of their battalion, the 1/138th Infantry Regiment headquartered in Kansas City and with units in St. ...
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Shame on Dr. Sprigg
(Submitted Story ~ 11/01/10)
Dr. Spriggs's editorial asserting that current law is stronger than those provisions that would be required by Proposition B is just plain wrong and Dr. Sprigg knows what she is saying is incorrect. Proposition B does not replace the current law. It only adds to the current law and it does dramatically improve standards of care...
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Missouri Youth Season 2010
(Submitted Photo ~ 11/01/10)
John Crone from Benton Mo. bagged this nice spike buck on a family members farm in Zalma Mo. Johns deer had 6 inch spikes and field dressed out at 88lbs. John hunted along side his mother Kelly Breedlove, this was a first time hunt with the two of them and needless to say momma is proud as Punch!...
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New brochure honors Cape alumni
(Submitted Story ~ 11/01/10)
A new brochure honoring twelve distinguished Cape Public Schools alumni is being distributed throughout the community. Faces of Success was produced by a 10-person steering committee composed of community members and district personnel. The publication profiles alumni who have brought pride to the school district through community service, professional growth, character, achievement and other factors...
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Ugly Quilts provides protection for homeless
(Local News ~ 11/01/10)
Most people could answer the question of where they will sleep tonight with ease: home. But for 3.5 million homeless Americans, the answer is far from certain. One of the local efforts to relieve the epidemic of homelessness began fifteen years ago when Cape Girardeau resident Therese Pierce read a magazine article about a volunteer group that makes sleeping bags to protect homeless people from the effects of frigid temperatures...
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Jackson trout program starts Monday
(Local News ~ 11/01/10)
Area anglers will have the opportunity to fish for rainbow trout starting Monday as part of the Missouri Department of Conservation's winter rainbow trout fishing program at Jackson's Rotary Lake. From now until Feb. 1, all fishing is on a catch-and-release basis. After February, anglers may harvest up to four fish...
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McDonalds Donates to The Boys and Girls Club
(Submitted Story ~ 11/01/10)
McDonalds on Williams Street recently teamed up with The Boys and Girls Club in hosting fund raising night, 25% of all sales raised between 4-8pm were donated to The Boys and Girls Club to help provide healthy snacks for students that take part in their after schools program. ...
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Second Generation Fredbird!
(Submitted Photo ~ 11/01/10)
This is a costume my mother in law made for my husband back in the 80's. My son saw it and couldn't wait to wear it again for Halloween
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Halloween Forest Cat
(Submitted Photo ~ 11/01/10)
This took me 3 hours to carve, FUN!!
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Mexican Sage
(Submitted Photo ~ 11/01/10)
A brave October bumblebee on the Mexican Sage plant
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Jack
(Submitted Photo ~ 11/01/10)
Our little dog Jack is my constant garden buddy!
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Cape Central Marching Tigers
(Submitted Photo ~ 11/01/10)
Cape Central Marching Tigers performance at the Edward Jones Dome
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Miles for Smiles 5K
(Submitted Story ~ 11/01/10)
The local Marine Corps League, CPL Mason O Yarbrough Det #1081, is hosting it's first annual "Miles for Smiles 5K" fundraiser for the Toys for Tots program. Proceeds from the 5K run/non-competitive walk go to the Toys for Tots program that is run by the Detachment. ...
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Riding the Rockies: Local man participates in large-scale charity motorcycle ride
(11/01/10)
If you've ever wondered what's on the other side of that hill -- that hill deep in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, inaccessible to most vehicles -- Ron Keller can tell you. ...
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Celebrating with pets: Holidays can be stressful for furry friends
(11/01/10)
The holiday season is just around the corner, and you're probably already decorating, hosting dinner parties and reserving a spot for Fido or Fluffy at the pet kennel. Holidays may be fun for you, but it's likely a stressful time for your furry friends...
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Around the bend Memphis, Tenn., to Vicksburg, Miss. - Part V
(11/01/10)
Dave Hardesty continues a day-by-day account of his Mississippi River kayaking trip, an adventure shared with his friend Danny Rees.
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Award recipients
(Editorial ~ 11/01/10)
Southeast Missouri State University recognized its 2010 Distinguished Service Award and Faculty and Alumni Merit Award recipients this weekend during the university's homecoming festivities. Distinguished Service Award recipients include: Whitey Herzog, Baseball Hall of Famer and former St. ...
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Prayer 11/1/10
(Prayer ~ 11/01/10)
O God, may we be strong through the grace that you have given us. Amen.
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People on the move 11/01/10
(Business ~ 11/01/10)
The board of directors of the National Federation of Pachyderm Clubs has chosen Holly M. Lintner as its executive director. Lintner will be responsible for planning, coordinating and directing the activities of the National Federation of the Grand Order of Pachyderm Clubs, including program coordination, training and supervision of staff, motivation of volunteers, monitoring of income and expenditures, maintenance of offices, club services and the promotion of the Pachyderm organization. ...
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Dino's Pizza on Broadway to open by Nov. 15
(Business ~ 11/01/10)
It's been going around for months now that Dino's Pizza, 1034 Broadway, would reopen, but owner Kostas "Gus" Demopoulos says he will definitely be open by Nov. 15. He is seeking a liquor license at tonight's Cape Girardeau City Council meeting and the interior of the building has been extensively renovated. ...
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Give education a chance
(Letter to the Editor ~ 11/01/10)
Higher education is starting to be seen as an elitist institution that comes with a lot of debt and little reward. Give education a chance. Whether you are a high school junior, a single parent or a retiree, there are programs and courses for you. Whether you are looking to take one computer class, get a certification or complete your doctorate, take that first step. ...
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Speak Out 11/1/10
(Speak Out ~ 11/01/10)
Growing up in Cape Girardeau near Southeast Missouri Hospital, I had a neighbor who kept chickens. There were always rats and mice running around the chickens, and the smell sometimes got very bad. Please don't allow this in the city again. A recent speak out comment claiming NPR fired their only African American voice, Juan Williams, was incorrect. There are several African American program hosts and contributors working for NPR...
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Leola Richardson
(Obituary ~ 11/01/10)
Leola Irene Richardson, 76, of Oriole passed away Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010, at the home of her son in Oriole. She was born May 26, 1934, in Oriole, daughter of Omer Lee and Louise Jane Kinnard Abernathy. She and Monroe R. Richardson were married Aug. 14, 1950. He preceded her in death Dec. 15, 2003...
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Thomas Wolsey
(Obituary ~ 11/01/10)
Thomas J. Wolsey, 69, of Cape Girardeau died Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010, at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau. He was born April 9, 1941, in Cape Girardeau to Joseph Nelson and Helen Fay Cora Wolsey. Thomas graduated from Cape Girardeau Central High School and attended Vashon Technical School in St. Louis. He was employed by First Student as a bus driver, retiring April 10. He was also a member of the Cherokee Nation...
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Tiffany Dannenmueller
(Obituary ~ 11/01/10)
CHAFFEE, Mo. -- Tiffany Dawn Dannenmueller, 31, of Chaffee died Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. She was born Aug. 5, 1979, in Cape Girardeau, the daughter of Dale and Tina Wiggins Dannenmueller. Tiffany graduated from Delta High School and Southeast Missouri State University, where she was on the dean's list. ...
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Carolyn Kiefer
(Obituary ~ 11/01/10)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Carolyn S. Kiefer, 51, of Perryville died Sunday, Oct. 31, 2010, at Perry County Memorial Hospital. Visitation will be at 5 p.m. until the time of service on Tuesday at Miller Family Funeral Home. A memorial service will be at 6 p.m. Burial is private...
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Theresa Hodges
(Obituary ~ 11/01/10)
Theresa Marie Hodges, 52, of Cape Girardeau died Thursday, Oct. 28, 2010, at her home. She was born Sept. 24, 1958, in San Diego to Frank and Arleen Marie Larimore Moore. Theresa and William Hodges were married Dec. 27, 1979, at Long Beach, Calif. Mrs. Hodges was employed with Southeast Hospice. She was a member of Cape Bible Chapel...
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Charles McGinty
(Obituary ~ 11/01/10)
Dr. Charles McGinty, 85, of Cape Girardeau died Sunday, Oct. 31, 2010, at Southeast Missouri Hospital. Arrangements are incomplete at Ford and Sons Funeral Home.
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Out of the past 11/1/10
(Out of the Past ~ 11/01/10)
More than 500 delegates are in Cape Girardeau for the three-day Missouri State Convention of Beta Sigma Phi; among keynote speakers will be Jack Ross, son of the founder of Beta Sigma Phi. PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Cash-flow problems throughout October have reduced the operating budget of the Southeast Missouri Regional Planning and Economic Development Commission to unprecedented low levels; about $40,000 remains from an initial $419,000 amount appropriated for the agency's operating expenses in fiscal year 1985-1986, which began July 1.. ...
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Jackson police/fire report 11/1/2010
(Police/Fire Report ~ 11/01/10)
POLICE The Jackson Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Theft Assault Property damage Burglaries Miscellaneous FIRE Firefighters responded to the following calls Friday: ...
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Cape Girardeau fire report 11/1/10
(Police/Fire Report ~ 11/01/10)
Cape Girardeau Firefighters responded to the following calls Saturday: ...
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Cape Girardeau police report 11/1/10
(Police/Fire Report ~ 11/01/10)
The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. DWI...
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Theodore Sorensen, top JFK aide, dies at 82 in N.Y.
(National News ~ 11/01/10)
NEW YORK -- Theodore C. Sorensen, the aide to President John F. Kennedy whose turns of phrase helped idealize the brief administration, died Sunday. He was 82. He died from complications of a stroke, said his widow, Gillian Sorensen. Some of Kennedy's most memorable speeches resulted from such close collaborations with Sorensen that scholars debated who wrote what. ...
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Latest win ranks among Southeast's biggest
(Sports Column ~ 11/01/10)
This might surprise some people, but I'll make the argument that Southeast Missouri State's latest football victory ranks among the biggest wins in program history. What, you say, beating a nondescript albeit solid team like Tennessee-Martin 24-17 on Saturday rates that type of status?...
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Recruit gives Redhawks his word
(College Sports ~ 11/01/10)
Telvin Wilkerson said he gave Southeast a verbal commitment to play basketball
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Southeast LB earns OVC defensive honor
(College Sports ~ 11/01/10)
Southeast Missouri State senior linebacker Joshua Jackson is having an impressive season after finishing strong last year. Now Jackson has received his first career Ohio Valley Conference defensive player of the week award, the league announced Sunday...
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Missouri deals with setback at Nebraska
(College Sports ~ 11/01/10)
The Tigers fell in the polls and no longer have the inside track to the Big 12 North title
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Jackson Board of Aldermen to study bids for transmission line, discuss Homecomers
(Local News ~ 11/01/10)
The Jackson Board of Aldermen will tabulate bids for an additional electric transmission line during today's study session. Jackson Mayor Barbara Lohr said the line is needed because the city's current transmission line becomes overloaded, especially during extreme weather conditions...
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Joseph Menley
(Obituary ~ 11/01/10)
CHAFFEE, Mo. -- Joseph Menley, 90, of Chaffee died Sunday, Oct. 31, 2010, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Arrangements are incomplete at Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Chaffee.
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Mail bomb plot just narrowly averted, U.S. investigators say
(National News ~ 11/01/10)
WASHINGTON -- The mail bomb plot stretching from Yemen to Chicago may have been aimed at blowing up planes in flight and was only narrowly averted, officials said Sunday, acknowledging that one device almost slipped through Britain and another seized in Dubai was unwittingly flown on two passenger jets...
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Memory matters: Local woman advocates in Washington for needs of older adults
(11/01/10)
Carol Dippold has worked one-on-one with seniors at Cape Girardeau's Lutheran Family and Children's Services office for over 20 years. Last month, she took that experience to Capitol Hill, as she and others representing the elder care work force met with legislators to speak about the needs of older adults. Dippold was invited to the conference by the Alzheimer's Foundation of America, with which LFCS is affiliated, and she was one of only four in Missouri to attend...
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Financial wake-up call: Recession affects baby boomers' money habits, say financial advisers
(11/01/10)
What's your biggest fear? If you're like most Americans -- 61 percent, according to a 2010 study by Allianz Life Insurance Co. of North America -- you're more afraid of outliving your assets than you are of dying. ...
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Toybox applications accepted beginning today
(Local News ~ 11/01/10)
Now that the pumpkins are put away, volunteers with the Jaycees and Southeast Missourian Toybox Program are focusing on making Christmas merrier for families in need. Applications from families will be accepted from today through Nov. 23 in person at The Salvation Army, 701 Good Hope St...
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Talking shop with Carl Kasell
(Business ~ 11/01/10)
National Public Radio's veteran broadcaster Carl Kasell recently lent his famous voice to local NPR affiliate KRCU's fall fundraising campaign. Since retiring from NPR's "Morning Edition," Kassel now travels the country as NPR's reaving ambassador and serves as judge and scorekeeper for the weekly news quiz show "Wait Wait ... Don't Tell Me." During his more than 60 years in radio, he's seen many changes but says radio will continue to be a valuable medium...
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