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Power to be cut to Jackson neighborhood for repairs today
(Local News ~ 02/15/11)
About 70 homes along the section of Old Cape Road in Jackson affected by Monday's power outage can expect a temporary disruption this afternoon, as well. Jackson city administrator Jim Roach said crews will turn off the power in the area as they complete work to lines. While he didn't know exactly when the power would be disrupted, he said it should only be down about an hour...
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Six miles of Cape Girardeau County roads identified for paving
(Local News ~ 02/15/11)
The Cape Girardeau County highway department is planning to pave about six miles of county road this year.
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Southeast's Brune to retire at end of month
(College Sports ~ 02/15/11)
There likely aren't many people who bleed Southeast Missouri State red more than Greg Brune. Brune, part of what is widely regarded as the first family of Southeast football, has been associated with the university for more than 45 years. "I've been here since 1964 when I reported for football," he said proudly...
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Jackson woman pleads guilty to meth possession
(Local News ~ 02/15/11)
A 40-year-old woman who authorities said was cooking methamphetamine in her Jackson home last year pleaded guilty Monday to one count of possession of methamphetamine at the Cape Girardeau County Courthouse. Charla Huston, with Mickael Minner, 41, was arrested in September after Jackson police and the Missouri Division of Family Services issued a search warrant at their home on Brandom Street...
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Jobs coming back slowly, say some
(Local News ~ 02/15/11)
Shawn Cowling had just gotten home from work Friday when his phone rang. It was his boss, telling him that day at the local construction company would be his last. The 31-year-old father of four was about to enter the world of the unemployed. He is one of more than 8.5 million people unemployed in the United States and more than 285,000 in Missouri, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics...
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Defendant disputes details of sentencing report in robbery, assault case
(Local News ~ 02/15/11)
A Cape Girardeau man charged in connection to a May robbery had his sentencing hearing delayed Monday at the Cape Girardeau County Courthouse, after he disagreed with information in a sentencing assessment report and the details of the crime were questioned by the judge...
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Billy Pat Wright mulling bid for state Senate; Terry Swinger declares candidacy
(Local News ~ 02/15/11)
Rep. Billy Pat Wright, R-Dexter, is seriously considering it. Rep. Terry Swinger, D-Caruthersville, is in for sure. Wright acknowledged Monday he is mulling a bid for Rob Mayer's 25th District state Senate seat next year. That conversation came on the same day that Swinger officially announced his candidacy for the seat, formalizing a decision he has made no secret of for more than two years...
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Girls, Dolls, and Moms Enjoy Tea Party
(Submitted Story ~ 02/15/11)
The first tea party is history at Patches in Cairo. Girls, their dolls, and their moms and one grandmother were treated to a showcase of gleaming silver and sparkling glass highlighted with roses and candles. Guests enjoyed a menu of tea sandwiches including Felicity's turkey sandwiches, Kirsten's cheese salad sandwiches, and Molly's Victory Garden cucumber sandwiches. ...
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1st Place Pinewood Derby Winner, Cub Scout Pack 12
(Submitted Photo ~ 02/15/11)
Wesley Blattel received the Cub Scout Pack 12 - 1st Place Trophy for the Pinewood Derby on Sunday, February 13, 2011.
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SoutheastHEALTH Supports Heart Walk
(Submitted Photo ~ 02/15/11)
SoutheastHEALTH's team poses for a group picture at the Cape Girardeau County Start! Heart Walk, which was held Saturday, Feb. 12, at West Park Mall. The team raised $7,458 for the American Heart Association. In all, $35,636 was raised at the Heart Walk to help fund life-saving research, treatment and technologies...
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West Cape Rock Drive house fire
(Submitted Photo ~ 02/15/11)
Firefighters are entering to attack fire that extended into the attic of the apartment building on West Cape Rock Drive on Monday morning. The combination of a plank ceiling in the living space and a plank floor in the attic slowed the effort so firefighters were withdrawn as a safety precaution and the fire was controlled from the exterior. Then a chain saw was used to open a passage into the attic from below...
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mirror image
(Submitted Photo ~ 02/15/11)
Out at sunset duck hunting.
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Jackson officials say power outage, natural gas leak related
(Local News ~ 02/15/11)
Although they shared a nice meal at a local restaurant late Monday afternoon, Jackson couple Daryl and Connie Riddle spent much of their Valentine's Day evening in the dark -- in more ways than one.
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A Fun Day at the Farm
(Submitted Photo ~ 02/15/11)
Andrew has been waiting for a nice day to take out his 4-wheeler he got from Santa.
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VIP Employees Help with Meals On Wheels
(Submitted Story ~ 02/15/11)
Helping members of their community is the main motivator for two VIP employees who help deliver meals to seniors in the Marble Hill area. "I enjoy the work and helping people out," said Steve Flath, one of several workshop employees who volunteers for the Meals On Wheels program. "Getting to know and talk to the people is very enjoyable."...
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Commissioners may consider whether Cape Girardeau County's ambulance services need expansion
(Local News ~ 02/15/11)
Two years after a failed push to get a public ambulance service on the ballot in Cape Girardeau County, Cape County Private Ambulance retains its exclusive $225,000 contract to provide ambulance service throughout the county. But one county commissioner said he'd like to see the service expand, with facilities in outlying areas of the county, to provide faster service to county residents who complained about response times during his election campaign...
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A soldier named Lucky, part 3: Lucky deals with post-traumatic stress and declining health
(Local News ~ 02/15/11)
2005-2008 She wasn't the same Lucky. The war ate at her mind. Like so many soldiers she served with. "You don't come back the same person, that's for sure," said Larry Smith, Lucky's former mess sergeant. "I'm not the same person. You change."...
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eagles
(Submitted Photo ~ 02/15/11)
this is a photo from rural alexander county in southern illinois 3 bald eagles and 2 golden eagles i actually counted over 30 eagles in the same field the morning i took this picture and others.
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eagles
(Submitted Photo ~ 02/15/11)
about 23 bald eagles and golden eagles in this picture in alexander county Illinois i took this picture on feb.14 2011 at 740 am these eagles have been here in this spot for a couple weeks now i have quite a few more
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Keith Morrison Band LIVE @ Schock's Pub 2/18/2011
(Submitted Story ~ 02/15/11)
Nashville, TN Recording Artist, Singer/Songwriter, Keith Morrison and his band will perform Live at Schock's Pub 116 E. Hickory St. Scott City, MO. This Friday Feb. 18th! Show starts at 9pm ... $5 Cover Charge ( Original)Country,Southern & Classic Rock)...
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Fire officials ask Cape Girardeau County residents not to burn outside
(Local News ~ 02/15/11)
Fire officials in Cape Girardeau County are asking people to refrain from burning anything outside over the next few days. John Sachen with the Delta Fire Protection District said firefighters in Cape Girardeau County had already responded to three natural cover -- grass or brush -- fires in different areas of Cape Girardeau County by mid-afternoon Monday. Low humidity coupled with plenty of sun and warm temperatures is causing high fire risk...
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One taken to hospital after Cape Girardeau fire
(Local News ~ 02/15/11)
The state fire marshal's office will investigate a Cape Girardeau fire that wiped out a West Cape Rock Drive duplex Monday morning.
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Cape Girardeau County Commission takes first steps toward courthouse structural review
(Local News ~ 02/15/11)
Three engineering firms have provided the county information to help commissioners decide on whether to contract out a structural review of Cape Girardeau County's two courthouses. The commission reviewed the firms' submitted qualifications at Monday's meeting...
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Smoking ban, wastewater plant topics at forum tonight at Cape Girardeau library
(Local News ~ 02/15/11)
Two upcoming Cape Girardeau ballot issues, the proposed smoking ban and a new wastewater treatment plant, will be the topics at an informational meeting tonight sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Southeast Missouri. The event is open to the public and will be at 7 p.m. ...
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SEMO student injured in mo-ped accident
(Local News ~ 02/15/11)
A Southeast Missouri State University student suffered a head injury Monday afternoon after he and a friend, traveling New Madrid Street in Cape Girardeau on mopeds, collided. The accident occurred just off campus around 2:40 p.m. at the intersection of Illinois Avenue and New Madrid Street. The student, a member of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity, according to Cape Girardeau police, was transported to Saint Francis Medical Center...
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Alcohol industry grapples with nutrition labeling
(Health ~ 02/15/11)
SAN FRANCISCO -- Pick up just about any beverage on store shelves and on the back of the packaging you'll find a numerical rundown of calories, carbs, etc. Unless, that is, the beverage is alcohol. Some folks want to change that. "In the year 2011, it's sort of bizarre that alcohol's the only consumable product sold in the United States that you can't tell what's inside the bottle," said Guy L. ...
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Women slim down with shimmies and shakes in cardio burlesque class
(Health ~ 02/15/11)
ST. LOUIS -- Their clients wear feather boas and high heels instead of sports bras and tennis shoes, but a St. Louis studio is helping women get in shape in a new way. It's called Cardio Tease, offered at Lola Van Ella's studio. Most of her classes focus on the art of burlesque, but Cardio Tease also includes the goal of improving fitness...
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Federal funding
(Editorial ~ 02/15/11)
Before the 2010-2011 school year started, President Obama signed legislation that would provide $10 billion to assist states in paying the salaries of public school staff. However, this federal spending -- a major point of concern for voters during the mid-term elections -- has some Missouri lawmakers in a quandary...
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Speak Out 2/15/11
(Speak Out ~ 02/15/11)
METEOROLOGISTS who actually study weather patterns know that the earth is now entering a 20-year period of global cooling. Beginning in the winter of 2013, we here in the Midwest will experience those wild winters that our grandparents lived through. Utility companies will be challenged to provide enough energy to heat our homes. At the same time the Obama administration and the EPA are working to shut down our coal and oil-fired electric plants...
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California prison officials seize cell phones
(National News ~ 02/15/11)
SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- California prison officials seized nearly 11,000 cell phones last year, some used to arrange extortions and assaults, others used by the likes of cult killer Charles Manson to connect with the outside world after more than four decades behind bars...
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Births 2/15/11
(Births ~ 02/15/11)
Son to James Michael Yount and Scarlett Tarah Dawn Gremard of Jackson, Southeast Hospital, 11:04 p.m. Monday, Dec. 27, 2010. Name, Kaiden Lucas. Weight, 6 pounds, 9 ounces. Third child, first son. Yount is employed by BCI Construction. Son to Matthew C. ...
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Rosemary Askew
(Obituary ~ 02/15/11)
Rosemary Askew, 78, of Cape Girardeau died Sunday, Feb. 13, 2011, at Chateau Girardeau Health Center. Ford and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Marion Young
(Obituary ~ 02/15/11)
Marion Elizabeth Young, 85, of Cape Girardeau died Monday, Feb. 14, 2011, at her home. She was born Dec. 23, 1925, in Perth, New Brunswick, Canada, to George Hanford and Jenny Hazel Bishop. She and Emmett Young were married June 28, 1947, in New York City. He died June 28, 1984...
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Raymond Cook
(Obituary ~ 02/15/11)
CHAFFEE, Mo. -- Raymond Cook, 89, of Chaffee died Sunday, Feb. 13, 2011, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. He was born Dec. 4, 1921, at Marquand, Mo., son of Robert and Bessie Dees Cook. He and Mildred E. Null were married Nov. 15, 1941...
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Harriet Halstead
(Obituary ~ 02/15/11)
ADVANCE, Mo. -- Harriet Louise Halstead, 85, of Advance passed away Sunday, Feb. 13, 2011, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. She was born April 8, 1925, in Edwardsville, Ill., daughter of William H. and Mabel Drafts Lange. Harriet worked as a secretary and as a troop committee member for the Boy Scouts...
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Out of the past 2/15/11
(Out of the Past ~ 02/15/11)
"Lutesville-Marble Hill" will be the name placed before voters when the question of merging the two Bollinger County towns is decided upon Aug. 5; last November, voters nixed a consolidation plan. The Cape Girardeau League of Women Voters will coordinate a petition drive to place a measure before county voters establishing a mill tax to support the Cape Girardeau County Nursing Service...
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John Bowman
(Obituary ~ 02/15/11)
PARK HILLS, Mo. -- John Alan Bowman, 47, of Park Hills died Saturday, Feb. 12, 2011, at his home. He was born Dec. 16, 1963, in Wilmington, N.C., son of Robert and Mary C. Nagle Bowman. He and Andrea Faye Hudgens were married at Steelville, Mo...
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Linda Puls-Boston
(Obituary ~ 02/15/11)
PARK HILLS, Mo. -- Linda Puls-Boston, 58, of Park Hills, formerly of Jackson, died Sunday, Feb. 13, 2011, at her home. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at Cracraft-Miller Funeral Home in Jackson. A memorial service will be at 6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home...
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Prayer 2/15/11
(Prayer ~ 02/15/11)
O God, may we seek to bless others as you have so richly blessed us. Amen.
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Mo. auditor to examine local license offices
(State News ~ 02/15/11)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Missouri Auditor Tom Schweich is looking into the local offices that issue Missouri vehicle and driver's licenses. Schweich said Monday his audit will examine the Department of Revenue's process for awarding contracts to run the offices. He also plans to review the operating procedures of some of the 183 license offices...
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Jackson police/fire report 2/15/11
(Police/Fire Report ~ 02/15/11)
The Jackson Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Summons...
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Once-bankrupt GM to pay more than $400 million in worker bonuses
(National News ~ 02/15/11)
DETROIT -- Less than two years after entering bankruptcy, General Motors will extend millions of dollars in bonuses to most of its 48,000 hourly workers as a reward for the company's rapid turnaround after it was rescued by the government. The payments, disclosed Monday in company documents, are similar to bonuses announced last week for white-collar employees...
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Blues use power-play goals to cool off Canucks
(Professional Sports ~ 02/15/11)
St. Louis won 3-2 for just its third win in its last 10 games
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Pujols deadline extended to Wednesday
(Professional Sports ~ 02/15/11)
JUPITER, Fla. -- The St. Louis Cardinals and representatives for Albert Pujols have agreed to a 24-hour extension to reach a new contract out of respect for Stan Musial. The Cardinals Hall of Famer will be awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in Washington today and general manager John Mozeliak said Monday the club did not want to distract from Musial's special day. Chairman Bill DeWitt Jr. and Mozeliak will accompany the 90-year-old Musial to Washington...
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Poplar Bluff leaders talk to Sen. Blunt about U.S. 67 corridor completion
(Local News ~ 02/15/11)
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. -- U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt indicated Friday he supports efforts to complete what he referred to as a corridor of national significance between Poplar Bluff and Little Rock, Ark. The subject was one of many covered in a question-and-answer session at the Greater Poplar Bluff Area Chamber of Commerce with community leaders, who also asked for help with a floodplain issue that stands to affect 1,000 parcels of land in east Butler County. ...
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Bollinger County woman injured in Sunday accident
(Local News ~ 02/15/11)
An Arab, Mo., woman received moderate injuries in a Bollinger County accident Sunday at 5:45 p.m. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the 1997 Mercury driven by Tori L. Ford, 32, ran off the road and struck an embankment four miles south of Arab on County Route 626...
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Moderation, mixers key to keep cocktails low-cal
(Health ~ 02/15/11)
BERKELEY, Calif. -- Can cocktails and calorie-counting mix? Up to a point, say diet experts and mixologists, but you have to keep a close eye on exactly what and how much is going into your glass. "Just as in food, be mindful of what you drink," said Theresa DiMasi, editor-in-chief of WeightWatchers.com. "Pay attention to the ingredients and the portion size."...
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Obama budget: Some cuts, not slashes GOP asks
(National News ~ 02/15/11)
WASHINGTON -- Putting on the brakes after two years of big spending increases, President Barack Obama unveiled a $3.7 trillion budget plan Monday that would freeze or reduce some safety-net programs for the nation's poor but turn aside Republican demands for more drastic cuts to shrink the government to where it was before he took office...
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Powell receives his fifth OVC honor this season
(College Sports ~ 02/15/11)
Southeast Missouri State junior forward Leon Powell has earned another Ohio Valley Conference newcomer of the week award. Powell garnered his second consecutive such honor and fourth of the season on Monday. He also has been OVC player of the week one time...
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High school roundup: Scott City boys win in overtime
(High School Sports ~ 02/15/11)
All the local high school events reported Monday to the Southeast Missourian.
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Cape Girardeau police report 2/15/11
(Police/Fire Report ~ 02/15/11)
The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. DWIs...
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Bridge briefing scheduled in Scott County
(Local News ~ 02/15/11)
SIKESTON, Mo. -- The Missouri Department of Transportation will hold an open-house community briefing today to discuss upcoming Safe & Sound bridge improvement projects in Scott County. The briefing will be from 4 to 6 p.m. at MoDOT's Southeast District Office in Sikeston...
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Highway 91 Little River bridge in Stoddard County to close
(Local News ~ 02/15/11)
SIKESTON, Mo. -- Work to replace the Highway 91 bridge over Little River in Stoddard County is expected to begin March 7, weather permitting. The road will remain closed from Route P to Route CC until construction is completed, probably in late April. Signs and warning devices will be in place as improvements are made. For more information, call 888-275-6636 or visit www.modot.org/southeast/safeandsound.htm...
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I-55 in Cape, Scott counties reduced for repairs
(Local News ~ 02/15/11)
Southbound Interstate 55 from Highway 74 in Cape Girardeau County to U.S. 61 at Scott City will be reduced to one lane while Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform pavement repairs. Weather permitting, work will be performed today from 7 p.m. to midnight. The work zone will be marked with signs. For more information, contact MoDOT's Customer Service Center at 888-275-6636...
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MU's leading scorer may be sidelined
(Professional Sports ~ 02/15/11)
COLUMBIA, Mo. -- Missouri guard Marcus Denmon remains uncertain for today's game against Texas Tech after he received two stitches under his right eye. The leading scorer for the 20th-ranked Tigers left early in the second half of Saturday's 84-61 victory over Oklahoma after being elbowed in the face by teammate Laurence Bowers...
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Health care benefits for U.S. veterans
(Local News ~ 02/15/11)
The National Defense Authorization Act of 2008 extends the period of eligibility for health care for veterans who served in a theater of combat operations after Nov. 11, 1998. Under the "Combat Veteran" authority, the Department of Veterans Affairs provides cost-free health care services for qualifying veterans whose military service resulted in injury or other medical conditions...
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