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Former SEMO student sentenced to 30 years in bomb plot
(Local News ~ 08/11/13)
NEW YORK -- A 22-year-old Bangladeshi man who spent a semester at Southeast Missouri State University begged for leniency after pleading guilty to terrorism charges for trying to blow up the Federal Reserve Bank in New York. He was sentenced Friday to 30 years in prison...
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Kinder: Right to work likely to go to Mo. ballot
(State News ~ 08/11/13)
CHICAGO - Missouri Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder is predicting that voters will get a chance to decide next year whether to halt a labor policy that requires union dues as a condition of employment in some Missouri workplaces. Kinder said while attending a Chicago conference of the American Legislative Exchange Council that he believes fellow Republicans, who hold supermajorities in both the Missouri House and Senate, will pass what supporters commonly refer to as a "right-to-work" measure...
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New congressman jumps into the action in Washington
(Local News ~ 08/11/13)
A guiding thought for newly elected Congressman Jason Smith of Missouri's 8th District while settling into his role in Washington, D.C., has been this:"You can only learn by jumping in, and it's been interesting," Smith said. On June 5, the day after his election to fill the seat of longtime Rep. Jo Ann Emerson, Smith, the former Republican state legislator from Salem, Mo., was sworn in by House Speaker John Boehner in the nation's Capitol...
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Scott County woman found dead in burning car
(Local News ~ 08/11/13)
BENTON, Mo. -- The body of a Scott County woman was found in a burning car along a farm road off County Road 323 near Kelso on Wednesday, sparking a homicide investigation that became public knowledge Friday. The body was found after firefighters were called to a car fire at about 6:30 p.m. Wednesday...
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Crews find body of woman killed in Waynesville flood
(State News ~ 08/11/13)
WAYNESVILLE, Mo. -- Firefighters in south-central Missouri have found the body of a 23-year-old woman who was swept away with her young son in floodwaters last week. Pulaski County Sheriff Ron Long says crews recovered the body of Jessica Lee late Friday in the Roubidoux River in Waynesville...
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Davis, Kargbo earn respect of Southeast football coaches, teammates
(College Sports ~ 08/11/13)
It wasn't an accident that senior safety Ben Kargbo and junior wide receiver/return man Spencer Davis were selected by Southeast Missouri State coach Tony Samuel as the Redhawks' player representatives during last month's Ohio Valley Conference media day...
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National S'Mores Day
(Submitted Photo ~ 08/11/13)
Girl Scouts celebrate National S'Mores Day at Camp Sacajawea.
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S'More treats
(Submitted Photo ~ 08/11/13)
Girl Scouts from Cape Girardeau got together at Camp Sacajawea to enjoy S'Mores and play some marshmallow games.
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How good are you with chopsticks?
(Submitted Photo ~ 08/11/13)
Girl Scouts from Cape Girardeau got together at Camp Sacajawea to enjoy S'Mores and play some marshmallow games.
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Two people die in crash on Interstate 55
(Local News ~ 08/11/13)
Two people were killed Friday night when their vehicle plummeted from an Interstate 55 overpass to the roadway below. At 11:48 p.m. Friday, a 2004 Ford F-250 pickup truck driven by Wade A. Myers, 20, of Cape Girardeau, was traveling north on Interstate 55 at the Scott City overpass when it struck the left guard rail. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported the vehicle traveled over the bridge railing, landing below on Route M...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 08/11/13)
Today is Sunday, Aug. 11, the 223rd day of 2013. There are 142 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On August 11, 1965, rioting and looting that claimed 34 lives broke out in the predominantly black Watts section of Los Angeles...
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Amick - Dirnberger
(Engagement ~ 08/11/13)
Gail Amick of Chaffee, Mo., and Mark Amick of Scott City announce the engagement of their daughter, Lindsey Michelle Amick, to Blake Michael Dirnberger. He is the son of Kenny and Laverne Dirnberger of Benton, Mo. Lindsey is a 2006 graduate of Scott City High School. She received a bachelor of science degree in business administration from the University of Missouri-St. Louis in 2011. She is employed at Saint Francis Medical Center...
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Rauch-Robinson - Schlosser
(Engagement ~ 08/11/13)
CHAFFEE, Mo. -- The engagement of Yolanda Marie Rauch-Robinson and Daniel Gerard Schlosser is announced by their children. Yolanda is the daughter of Bill and Janie Rauch of Chaffee. She is a medical assistant at Ferguson Medical Group in Sikeston, Mo...
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Schmitt - Bertrand
(Engagement ~ 08/11/13)
Keith and Beth Keller of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Blythe Nicole Schmitt, to Andrew Michael Bertrand. He is the son of Cherri Bertand of Jackson, and the late Harry Bertrand Jr. Blythe is a 2006 graduate of Jackson High School. She received a doctor of physical therapy from Maryville University in 2012. She is a physical therapist at Rehab Care in St. Louis...
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Smothers - Kluesner
(Engagement ~ 08/11/13)
Harlan and Doris Smothers of Gordonville announce the engagement of their daughter, Bethany Smothers, to Scot Kluesner. He is the son of Pete and Kim Kluesner of Chaffee, Mo. Bethany is a 2006 graduate of Jackson High School, and is a student at SoutheastHEALTH College of Nursing and Health Sciences. She is employed at Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield...
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Walker - Stovall
(Engagement ~ 08/11/13)
Riche and Donna Walker of Advance, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Sara Ann Walker, to Jerry Richard Stovall. He is the son of Mike and Debbie Brown of Whitewater, and the late Rodney Stovall of Jackson. Sara is a 2005 graduate of Advance High School. She received a bachelor of science degree in human environmental studies from Southeast Missouri State University in 2009. She is a teacher at Horizons Enrichment Center in Cape Girardeau...
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Vandeven - Long
(Engagement ~ 08/11/13)
MARBLE HILL, Mo. -- Gary and Kim Vandeven of Marble Hill announce the engagement of their daughter, Shelby Kaye Vandeven, to Jesse Wade Long. He is the son of D.J. and Laurie Long of Marble Hill. Shelby is a 2010 graduate of Leopold High School. She expects to receive a degree in education from Southeast Missouri State University in December. She is employed at Cracker Barrel in Cape Girardeau...
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Foeste - 50 years
(Anniversary ~ 08/11/13)
Kenny and Judy Foeste of Cape Girardeau are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary with a trip. The couple was married Aug. 9, 1963, at First Baptist Church in Cape Girardeau. They work together every day at K.E. Foeste Masonry Inc., a business they started more than 40 years ago. They are very active members of Trinity Lutheran Church at Egypt Mills. The couple enjoys taking trips, attending activities of their grandchildren, and time with family and friends...
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Sisters celebrate birthdays with food-for-presents parties
(Community ~ 08/11/13)
Birthday parties are usually a time for a youngster to revel in a day that is just for them. But July birthday parties for two Cape Girardeau sisters were designated as a time for helping those less fortunate. Instead of receiving toys or clothing from friends and family, Phoenix and Portia Schmidt of Cape Girardeau requested that food items be given as gifts so the food could be donated to the Southeast Missouri Food Bank. ...
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A plant unusual to the area
(Column ~ 08/11/13)
According to U. S. Department of Agriculture's Plants Database, the longleaf ground-cherry [physalis longifolia Nutt] is a plant native to most of the lower 48 states. Their distribution map shows that in Missouri the longleaf ground-cherry has been reported in most of the western counties, but in none in Southeast Missouri...
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FYI 8-11-13
(Community ~ 08/11/13)
The First Downtown Daze in Oran, Mo., is scheduled for Aug. 23 and 24. The event will feature games, bounce houses, arts and crafts, food, music, a talent contest and three beauty pageants. The Junior Miss Oran pageant, scheduled for 7 p.m. Aug. 23, is open to Oran girls in sixth, seventh and eighth grades in casual attire; the Miss Oran pageant, at 8 p.m., is open to Oran girls in ninth through 12th grades in formal wear. ...
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Cape Girardeau Elks Lodge 639 raises $2,000
(Community ~ 08/11/13)
The Cape Girardeau Elks Lodge 639 raised $2,000 for the Missouri Children's Burn Camp. The Elks presented the check July 25 to Fire Chief Dwayne Kirchhoff of the East Cape County Fire Department. From left are Jerry Arnold, Bret Faust, Jason Ledure, Percy Mangels, Roger Lang, Paul Ledure, Dwayne Kirchhoff and Ray Drury...
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Donation for campus meal ministry
(Community ~ 08/11/13)
Jane Cooper Stacy, former director of alumni services and director of development at Southeast Missouri State University, recently gave a donation to the ministry of the Baptist Student Center at Southeast in memory of her father, the late Rev. Allen B. ...
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Mix it up for a chilly ice cream treat
(Community ~ 08/11/13)
Need a fresh way to chill out this summer? How about DIY flurries? A flurry is simple -- and it isn't something you can get only at the ice cream shop. You start with ice cream, usually a basic flavor, then you stir or mix or blend all kinds of things into it. It's not a float; no liquid is added. It's like an ice cream sundae, but with the toppings blended in instead of piled on top...
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Perfect recipes to get into the back-to-school spirit
(Column ~ 08/11/13)
It is hard to believe back-to-school time already has arrived. Families are busy organizing and stocking up on supplies to go back to school. Parents are ready to get back into a routine and the students, although few would admit it, are ready to go back and see friends and start having another fun school year...
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Finding God's will for your life
(Community ~ 08/11/13)
One of the greatest mysteries of life is determining what to do with your life. If you believe in God, you may have wondered what His will for your life is. What is that individual, special thing that He has prepared for you and only you to do? Many of us live waiting for an audible voice from Heaven to go left, right, forward, stop...
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Having human contact is vital to your well-being
(Community ~ 08/11/13)
Mr. Jones described himself as a loner. He liked to be by himself most of the time. He almost enjoyed being a recluse. Sometimes we'd all like some time by ourselves -- time to recuperate, relax and meditate. That sort of aloneness is a necessary part of living for most people...
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Brooks shares plans for pregnancy resource center
(Community ~ 08/11/13)
The Rev. Irvin Brooks is a pastor at Burfordville Baptist Church. In this week's Ministry Focus, he shares information about some of the ministries and events hosted by the church. In addition to his church service, Brooks is on the board for Options for Women, a pregnancy resource center with plans to open in November...
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Call the vet, reserve a jet, grab sick pet and travel on
(Community ~ 08/11/13)
LOS ANGELES -- Jill Zarin had to take a cross-country business trip, but her dog Ginger was sick. She couldn't leave the 7-pound Chihuahua behind, so she hired a vet to go with them. In stepped celebrity veterinarian Dr. Cindy Bressler, who launched JetSetVets this year to meet pets' needs in the air. ...
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Adopt Donovan
(Community ~ 08/11/13)
Donovan is 6 months old. He is friendly and sweet. For more information, call the Humane Society at 334-5837. ...
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Adopt Victoria
(Community ~ 08/11/13)
Victoria is a pit bull terrier that is a couple of years old and has an easygoing personality. She is a beautiful dog. For more information, call the Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary at 243-9823. ...
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Pet of the week
(Community ~ 08/11/13)
Pet Name: Harley Owners: Missy, Haley and Danielle Ehlers Favorite activity: Playing in the mud outside and playing dress-up with the girls. ...
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Club news 8-11-13
(Community News ~ 08/11/13)
St. Mary Cathedral Council of Catholic Women met July 18 in the Huels Room. Brenda Kuhn opened the meeting with "A blessing for a meeting." The program was presented by John Marshall. He had seven dolls representing religious orders who had taught in this area. He displayed the distinctive rosaries and emblems for each order...
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iPads handed out to Sikeston R-6 students for Project iLearn
(Community ~ 08/11/13)
SIKESTON -- Sikeston High School seniors were among the first group of students to receive their iPads Monday during an orientation for the new school year. "I'm excited!" senior Suzanne Sauceda said as she followed instructions to set up the iPad she'll use in all of her classes this school year...
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School menus Aug. 14-16
(Menus ~ 08/11/13)
WEDNESDAY--Mozzarella cheese sticks with sauce, green beans or cherry tomatoes or baby carrots, mixed fruit cup. THURSDAY--Crispito with cheese, four-bean baked beans or cherry tomatoes or baby carrots, cinnamon applesauce. FRIDAY--Cheese or turkey pepperoni pizza, candied carrots or cherry tomatoes or baby carrots, pineapple...
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School traffic
(Editorial ~ 08/11/13)
Many area students will head back to school this week, which means more traffic in the morning and early afternoon. As you commute, please pay special attention to children boarding school busses and other vehicles. This vigilance applies to older students as well. ...
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Power and corruption
(Letter to the Editor ~ 08/11/13)
I believe the saying "power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely." Nothing proves this more than all the scandals happening in Washington. The IRS abuse of power is particularly offensive. This agency strikes fear into all taxpaying citizens. And with Obamacare, the IRS will have access to our most personal information. This should horrify all of us...
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Speak Out 8/11/13
(Speak Out ~ 08/11/13)
Federal deficit Don't look now but based on the diatribes of David Limbaugh and others on this page, the federal deficit is shrinking faster than the support for Congress.
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Prayer 8-11
(Prayer ~ 08/11/13)
Lord Jesus, may our focus be on your kingdom and not our own selfish interests. Amen.
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tax liens
(Local News ~ 08/11/13)
Tax liens and lien discharges recorded at the office of Tara L. Mason, recorder of deeds, during July are filed by the Missouri Department of Revenue, except as indicated by IRS designation. For more information, contact the recorder's office at 573-545-3551...
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Lee Roderick
(Obituary ~ 08/11/13)
Lee Roderick, 87, of Jackson passed away Thursday, Aug. 8, 2013, at Saint Francis Medical Center. He was born Aug. 2, 1926, at Upton, Mo., to Leonard W. and Gracie Baker Roderick. He and Lorraine Slaughter were married July 30, 1948. Lee served honorably in the U.S. Army from May 30, 1945, to Oct. 26, 1946. He then worked 40 years in shoe manufacturing. He worked as a superintendent for both the Brown Shoe and Juvenile Shoe companies before retiring in 1989...
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Wade Myers
(Obituary ~ 08/11/13)
Wade A. Myers, 20, of Cape Girardeau was fatally injured Saturday, Aug. 10, 2013, in a car accident in Scott County. He and his cousin, Cody Myers, were on their way home from the rodeo. He was born Jan. 12, 1993, at Cape Girardeau, to Becky Myers. He attended St. Mary Cathedral School in Cape Girardeau, and was a 2010 graduate of Notre Dame Regional High School in Cape Girardeau. He then took welding courses at the Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center...
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Louise Jackson
(Obituary ~ 08/11/13)
GIPSY, Mo. -- Mary Louise Jackson, 80, of Gipsy passed away Friday, Aug. 9, 2013, at Advance Nursing Center in Advance, Mo. Louise, as she was known by family and friends, was born Jan. 7, 1933, near Advance, the daughter of Edgar and Minnie Yount Moore...
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George Treece
(Obituary ~ 08/11/13)
George A. Treece, 82, of Millersville, died Friday, Aug. 9, 2013, at Saint Francis Medical Center. He was born Sept. 5, 1930, at Charleston, Mo., to Isaac and Lula Boyer Treece. He and Betty Ratledge were married Oct. 31, 1953, at Benton, Mo. George was a member of Millersville First Baptist Church...
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Cody Myers
(Obituary ~ 08/11/13)
FENTON, Mo. -- Cody A. Myers, 23, of Fenton was fatally injured Saturday, Aug. 10, 2013, in a car accident in Scott County. He and his cousin, Wade Myers, were on their way home from the rodeo. He was born Dec. 28, 1989, at Cape Girardeau to Angela Myers and Gary Smith. He attended Jackson R-2 Elementary School and was a 2008 graduate of Rockwood High School in St. Louis. He also attended the Missouri Military Academy in Mexico, Mo., and Vatterott College in St. Louis...
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Harold Lineberry Sr.
(Obituary ~ 08/11/13)
ADVANCE, Mo. -- Harold Gene Lineberry Sr., 76, of Advance passed away Friday, Aug. 9, 2013 at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. He was born July 13, 1937, at Portageville, Mo., the son of Zelma and Alva Lee Patton Lineberry. Harold retired as a carpenter and homebuilder. He was a member of Zalma General Baptist Church...
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Births 8/11/13
(Births ~ 08/11/13)
Daughter to Robert and Colleen Arendt of Jackson, Southeast Hospital, 9:58 a.m. Friday, Aug. 2, 2013. Name, Daphne Marie. Weight, 7 pounds, 12 ounces. First child. Mrs. Arendt is the daughter of James and Marcia Bates of Sikeston, Mo. Mr. and Mrs. Arendt are pharmacists. He is the son of Chuck and Carol Keppler of Scott City...
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Out of the past 8/11/13
(Out of the Past ~ 08/11/13)
Cape Girardeau residents are picking up the pieces after a sudden storm struck a section of the city yesterday afternoon, unleashing high winds that toppled trees and dumped 3.7 inches of rain that caused flooding in some areas; tree limbs falling on power lines left 750 residences and businesses without power, some until 1 a.m. today...
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Cape Girardeau fire report 8/11/13
(Police/Fire Report ~ 08/11/13)
CAPE GIRARDEAU Firefighters responded to the following calls Thursday: Firefighters responded to the following calls Friday:...
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Nora Wood
(Obituary ~ 08/11/13)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Nora E. "Sis" Wood, 86, of Perryville died Thursday, Aug. 8, 2013, at Independence Care Center. She was born Oct. 10, 1926, at Friedheim, son of Herman and Ida Braun Laurentius. She and Melvin "Moe" Wood were married Oct. 12, 1946, in Perryville, Mo. He preceded her in death June 29, 2010...
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Homer Sheppard Jr.
(Obituary ~ 08/11/13)
Homer Tignor "Shep" Sheppard Jr., 92, of Plano, Texas, a loving and beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully Saturday, Aug. 3, 2013, under hospice care after a long illness. He was born Nov. 27, 1920, in Seattle to Josephine Beckett and Homer Sheppard Sr. He grew up in Scott City (Fornfelt) and graduated from Southeast Missouri State University before enlisting in the U.S. Army Air Corps...
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Larry Humphreys
(Obituary ~ 08/11/13)
Larry D. Humphreys, 73, of Virginia Beach, Va., passed away Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2013. He was born June 27, 1940, at Zalma, Mo., to R.C. and Sadie Humphreys. He was the youngest of 13 children. Larry graduated from Zalma High School. He served 24 years in the United States Navy, retiring as a master chief...
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William Colyer
(Obituary ~ 08/11/13)
McCLURE, Ill. -- William E. Colyer, 73, of McClure died Thursday, Aug. 8, 2013, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. He was born Aug. 21, 1939, in Cape Girardeau, to Emanuel and Wilma Rogers Colyer. He and Mitzi Flowerday were married July 8, 1961, in Seward, Neb. They had been married 52 years...
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Obama: Progress made on disability claims backlog
(National News ~ 08/11/13)
ORLANDO, Fla. -- President Barack Obama assured disabled veterans Saturday that his administration is making progress on reducing a backlog of disability claims and said the number of requests for assistance has fallen by nearly one-fifth since peaking at more than 600,000 just a few months ago...
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Fla. man accused of killing wife, posting photo
(National News ~ 08/11/13)
SOUTH MIAMI, Fla. -- A South Florida man who authorities say fatally shot his wife -- and apparently then posted a photo of her body on Facebook -- was charged with first-degree murder Thursday night after turning himself in. Miami-Dade police said in an arrest affidavit that Derek Medina, 31, said he shot Jennifer Alfonso, 26, at their South Miami home after she said she was "leaving him." When officers responded to the home, they found Alfonso's body, as well as her 10-year-old daughter, who was unharmed.. ...
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4 bodies pulled from debris in Connecticut plane crash
(National News ~ 08/11/13)
EAST HAVEN, Conn. -- Four bodies have been recovered from the site of a plane crash in a residential Connecticut neighborhood, a fire official said Saturday. Those presumed dead are the pilot, a former Microsoft executive, his teenage son and two children in a home struck by the plane...
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Bush backs new school standards
(State News ~ 08/11/13)
CHICAGO -- Former Florida governor Jeb Bush defended new uniform achievement standards for students around the nation Friday while calling for states to expand school-choice initiatives through more online classrooms. Bush outlined his education priorities to mixed reviews from conservative lawmakers and business executives attending a conference of the American Legislative Exchange Council, a key behind-the-scenes policy resource for many Republican-led Legislatures...
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Obama signs student loan deal, says job is only getting started
(National News ~ 08/11/13)
WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama signed into law Friday a measure restoring lower interest rates for student loans, pledging the hard-fought compromise would be just the first step in a broader, concerted fight to rein in the costs of a college education...
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Marina Berlusconi touted as father's worthy heir apparent
(International News ~ 08/11/13)
MILAN -- Italy may get its own political dynasty out of the ashes of Silvio Berlusconi's political career. The nation has been buzzing with speculation that Marina Berlusconi will step in as her father's political heiress ever since the supreme court last week confirmed the three-time former premier's tax fraud conviction, jail sentence and ban from politics...
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Mexico releases drug kingpin Rafael Caro Quintero
(International News ~ 08/11/13)
MEXICO CITY -- Infamous drug lord Rafael Caro Quintero walked free Friday after 28 years in prison when a court overturned his 40-year sentence for the 1985 kidnapping and killing of a U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration agent, a brutal murder that marked a low point in U.S.-Mexico relations...
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Jackson Police will join in anti-DWI campaign
(Local News ~ 08/11/13)
The Jackson Police Department will participate in the annual "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" national crackdown on drinking and driving, according to a news release from the department. The crackdown will include high-visibility enforcement and high-profile events. It will be supported by national advertising to create a comprehensive campaign, the news release said. It will be in effect in Jackson from Aug. 16 to Sept. 2 in an effort to curb drunken driving through Labor Day weekend...
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Cape Rock bridge to open Monday
(Local News ~ 08/11/13)
The recently constructed bridge on Cape Rock Drive near Dennis Scivally Park will open to traffic at 4 p.m. Monday, according to a news release from the Cape Girardeau Public Works Department. While the project's road work will continue, the remaining construction can be finished without restricting traffic. ...
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Proposal in Dexter would simplify arrests for synthetic drugs
(Local News ~ 08/11/13)
By Corey Noles ~ The Daily Statesman DEXTER, Mo. -- Synthetic drugs are already illegal in all of Missouri. But the city of Dexter has a proposed an ordinance to simplify arrests for possession of those drugs. The ordinance was presented to the Dexter Board of Aldermen for their consideration last week at the request of Dexter Police Chief Sammy Stone...
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Jeb Bush backs new school standards, choices
(National News ~ 08/11/13)
CHICAGO (AP) -- Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush defended new uniform achievement standards for students around the nation Friday while calling for states to expand school-choice initiatives through more online classrooms. Bush outlined his education priorities to mixed reviews from conservative lawmakers and business executives attending a conference of the American Legislative Exchange Council, a key behind-the-scenes policy resource for many Republican-led Legislatures...
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Local leaders inspired by speakers at Global Leadership Summit
(Local News ~ 08/11/13)
The Global Leadership Summit was hosted by La Croix United Methodist Church in Cape Girardeau Thursday and continues today, inspiring leaders from the surrounding area, who by their definition, is anyone. The Global Leadership Summit originated at Willow Creek Community Church in Chicago by founder and senior pastor Bill Hybels...
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Swiss apologize for uneasy encounter Oprah calls racist
(Entertainment ~ 08/11/13)
GENEVA -- Switzerland is a glamorous playground of the rich and famous, filled with glitterati from princes to movie stars. It's also a land with a sometimes uneasy relationship with foreigners -- especially when they aren't white. Billionaire media mogul Oprah Winfrey says she ran into Swiss racism when a clerk at Trois Pommes, a pricey Zurich boutique, refused to show her a $38,000 handbag, telling one of the world's richest women that she wouldn't be able to afford it. ...
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Navarro lifts Cubs to 6-5 win over Cardinals
(Professional Sports ~ 08/11/13)
Associated Press ST. LOUIS -- Dioner Navarro made it look simple Saturday night. The Chicago catcher, picking up a bat for the first time in three days, lashed a run-scoring double in the eighth inning to break a tie and cap a three-run rally that helped the Cubs beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-5...
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Pujols says he will sue Clark, radio station over steroids claim
(Professional Sports ~ 08/11/13)
Albert Pujols says he's taking legal action against Jack Clark after the former St. Louis Cardinals star accused him of taking performance-enhancing drugs. "I am currently in the process of taking legal action against Jack Clark and his employers at WGNU 920AM," the injured Los Angeles Angels' slugger said a statement Friday night. "I am going to send a message that you cannot act in a reckless manner, like they have, and get away with it...
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Shoulder injury to sideline Rams' Saffold for up to two weeks
(Professional Sports ~ 08/11/13)
The tackle was hurt early in the Rams' preseason game against the Browns
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Rams' Richardson steps up at RB in wake of Jackson's departure
(Professional Sports ~ 08/11/13)
ST. LOUIS -- Daryl Richardson was surprised when he found out this offseason that longtime NFL running back Steven Jackson was no longer a St. Louis Ram. But Richardson also knew what Jackson's signing as a free agent with the Atlanta Falcons meant for him...
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Dorothy Dannenmueller
(Obituary ~ 08/11/13)
CHAFFEE, Mo. -- Dorothy "Dot" Dannen-mueller, 74, of Chaffee passed away Friday, Aug. 9, 2013, at the family home. She was born on Oct. 26, 1938, in Cape Girardeau to the late John Lewis and Irene Jones Davis. She married Robert L. Dannenmueller on May 17, 1958, and he preceded her in death Dec. 11, 1992...
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White - Poythress
(Engagement ~ 08/11/13)
Derrell and Gina White of Miami, Okla., announce the engagement of their daughter, Kara Marie White, to Eric David Poythress. He is the son of Roger and Bonnie Poythress of Jackson. Kara is a 2006 graduate of Miami High School. She received an associate degree in psychology and sociology from Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College in 2010. She is an undergraduate student at Northeastern State University studying psychology and social welfare...
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Speak Out
(Speak Out ~ 08/11/13)
I'm disappointed in President Obama. We don't need another Cold War. I thought that Obama was going to be great, and you're telling me he can't get along with the president of Russia? Come on. If the president and his buddies in the Democratic Party are for the working man, when in the world are they going to do something about the economy and the horrendous loss of jobs and wages? The working class in this country is suffering. ...
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