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Cape Girardeau County may put use tax on ballot
(Local News ~ 08/18/13)
Cape Girardeau County commissioners may decide as soon as Thursday whether voters will be asked to approve a use tax in November. The commission plans to discuss a use-tax question at its meeting at 9 a.m. Monday at the county administration building in Jackson. ...
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Charleston, Mo., woman accused of getting marijuana through mail
(Local News ~ 08/18/13)
CHARLESTON, Mo. -- A Charleston woman was arrested Monday for allegedly receiving 19 pounds of marijuana through the mail. According to a news release issued by Robert Hearnes, director of the Charleston Department of Public Safety, police received information from the SEMO Drug Task Force about a shipment of illegal drugs coming through the mail. ...
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Poll: Parents back high-stakes education testing
(National News ~ 08/18/13)
WASHINGTON -- Often criticized as too prescriptive and all-consuming, standardized tests have support among parents, who view them as a useful way to measure both students' and schools' performances, according to an Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll...
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About 1,400 flock to casting call for 'Gone Girl' film
(Local News ~ 08/18/13)
A Saturday casting call that sought background extras for the 20th Century Fox feature film "Gone Girl" is estimated to have attracted 1,400 people looking for a chance to appear in front of Hollywood movie cameras. "I think the casting company was pleasantly surprised with the turnout," said Dr. ...
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Sand mine a source of irritation
(Local News ~ 08/18/13)
BREWER, Mo. -- The sound of machinery hums in the distance as Gladys Renaud sits on a porch swing and sips from a wine glass. It's the Renauds' paradise. They've lived in their Perry County home for 52 years, surrounded by country and friendly neighbors...
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Scrimmage gives several answers
(College Sports ~ 08/18/13)
The Southeast Missouri State football team scheduled only one official public scrimmage during this year's fall camp, so the Redhawks wanted to make it count. They believe they accomplished that goal Saturday morning, with the offense and defense both coming away feeling fairly good about things...
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Bradford struggles in loss to Packers
(Professional Sports ~ 08/18/13)
ST. LOUIS -- Aaron Rodgers got the Green Bay Packers on the scoreboard for the first time in the preseason, but settled for six points after three productive drives in a 19-7 victory over the St. Louis Rams on Saturday night. Sam Bradford had only himself to blame for putting up nice numbers, going 8 for 12 for 156 yards, with nothing to show for four possessions. ...
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Biles soars to gymnastics title
(Professional Sports ~ 08/18/13)
HARTFORD, Conn. -- Simone Biles won the U.S. women's gymnastics title Saturday night, edging Kyla Ross. The 16-year-old Biles put together a two-day score of 120.450, just ahead of the 120.250 posted by Ross. Brenna Dowell was third, followed by Peyton Ernst and Maggie Nichols. All three, like the rest of the field, were well behind the world-class efforts put together by Biles and Ross...
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Banquet caps busy weekend for Porter
(High School Sports ~ 08/18/13)
MORLEY, Mo. -- It was Three Rivers Community College coach Gene Bess who called Georgetown assistant Robert Kirby, his former player, to tell him about Otto Porter Jr. Kirby made the trip to Southeast Missouri to watch Porter and then told Georgetown coach John Thompson III that he better go see the recruit for himself -- and soon...
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Adam Parker
(Submitted Story ~ 08/18/13)
Adam Parker has graduated with a Master of Arts in Global Policy Studies from the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas - Austin. Adam is a 2008 graduate of Notre Dame Regional High School and is the son of Michael and Tiffany Parker of Cape Girardeau. He currently resides and works in Washington, D.C...
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Hovering Hummingbird
(Submitted Photo ~ 08/18/13)
Hummingbird at the butterfly bush.
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Waterton Lake National Park, Canada
(Submitted Photo ~ 08/18/13)
Late afternoon looking south at Waterton Lake from the Prince of Wales hotel in Waterton Lake National Park, Canada.
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Tejada suspended 105 games
(Professional Sports ~ 08/18/13)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The scourge of drugs and baseball claimed its third former MVP in a month when Miguel Tejada was suspended Saturday for 105 games after testing positive for an amphetamine. The Kansas City Royals infielder drew one of the longest penalties handed down by Major League Baseball. His ban came after Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez was suspended for 211 games and Brewers star Ryan Braun got a 65-game penalty that will keep him off the field for the rest of the season...
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Roll Tide! Alabama No. 1 in AP preseason poll
(Professional Sports ~ 08/18/13)
NEW YORK -- Alabama will begin this season the way it ended the last two -- No. 1. Nick Saban's two-time defending national champions are top-ranked in The Associated Press preseason college football poll, with the Crimson Tide trying to become the first team to win three straight national titles...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 08/18/13)
Today is Sunday, Aug. 18, the 230th day of 2013. There are 135 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On August 18, 1963, James Meredith became the first black student to graduate from the University of Mississippi. On this date:...
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Police and Fire
(Local News ~ 08/18/13)
Scott City police The Scott City Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Reports Aug. 4 Aug. 5 Aug. 6 Aug. 8 Aug. 9 Aug. 10 Arrests Aug. 5 Aug. 6 Aug. 7 Scott City fire Aug. 3 Aug. 4 Aug. 6 Aug. 7 Aug. 8 Aug. 9 Chaffee police...
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Roll Call
(Local News ~ 08/18/13)
Regular meeting...
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Suzuki - Hanebrink
(Wedding ~ 08/18/13)
Kimberley Toshiye Suzuki and Bryan Dale Hanebrink were married Feb. 2, 2013, at St. Andrew Lutheran Church. The Rev. Paul Short performed the ceremony. Music was by Ashley Conrad of Jackson and Mike Renick of Cape Girardeau. The bride is the daughter of Patrick and Paula Suzuki of Cape Girardeau. The groom is the son of Cletis Hanebrink and Judith Hanebrink of Cape Girardeau...
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Todt - Stephens
(Engagement ~ 08/18/13)
The engagement of Chelsea Todt and Samuel Stephens IV is announced by their parents. Chelsea is the daughter of Melanie and Greg Balsman and Charles and Deana Todt, all of Cape Girardeau. She is a secretary and bookkeeper at Todt Roofing. Samuel is the son of Samuel and Roberta Stephens of Harviell, Mo...
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Pobst - Whitworth
(Engagement ~ 08/18/13)
ORAN, Mo. -- Kenny and Joyce Pobst of Oran announce the engagement of their daughter, Stephanie Ann Pobst, to Shannon Neal Whitworth. He is the son of Rick and Charlotte Whitworth of Chaffee, Mo. Stephanie is a 1999 graduate of Oran High School. She is employed at Saint Francis Medical Center...
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Bollinger - McWilson
(Engagement ~ 08/18/13)
Jeffrey and Avis Bollinger of Burfordville announce the engagement of their daughter, Sierra Desire Bollinger, to Drew Hollingsworth McWilson. He is the son of Fred and Beverly McWilson of Jackson. Sierra is a 2008 graduate of Jackson High School. She received a bachelor of science degree in biomedical sciences from Southeast Missouri State University in 2011. She is employed at BioKyowa...
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Berens - 40 Years
(Anniversary ~ 08/18/13)
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Berens of Cape Girardeau are celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary today. Paul and Carol were married Aug. 18, 1973, at the Church of the Little Flower in Springfield, Ill. They have three sons, Josh (Lisa) Berens of Wildwood, Mo., Tyler (Samantha) Berens of Rockwall, Texas, and Christian (Trisha) Berens of St. Peters, Mo. The couple has four grandchildren, Riley, Alyssa, Addison and Cooper...
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Sheets - 45 Years
(Anniversary ~ 08/18/13)
Mr. and Mrs. Bob Sheets of Cape Girardeau celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary Aug. 10, 2013. A family trip is planned to Disney World. Bob and Nita McManus were married Aug. 10, 1968, in Poplar Bluff, Mo. They have two children, David (Jessica) Sheets of Booneville, Miss., and Laura (Randy) Graham of Jackson. The couple has three grandchildren, Caleb Sheets of Booneville, Maggie and Will Graham of Jackson...
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A big Missouri mushroom
(Column ~ 08/18/13)
This mushroom is common throughout Missouri. Growing from a single base, it appears as several small mushrooms growing on and about one another. To me it looks like a pile of discarded, misshapen pancakes. Someone years ago looked at the mushroom and was reminded of a chicken with ruffled feathers -- thus the name hen of the woods...
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FYI 8-18-13
(Community ~ 08/18/13)
The Heartland Writers Guild will meet at 2 p.m. today in the Steck House, next to First Presbyterian Church in Jackson. The guild will be considering the importance of incorporating environmental interest and knowledge into various kinds of writing. ...
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Jackson team wins at Scott City cook-off
(Community ~ 08/18/13)
A Jackson team, Three Knights and a Lutheran, won grand-championship honors at the Knights of Columbus cook-off held at Scott City. The event took place Aug. 2 and 3 and was sponsored by Kohlfeld Distributing. There were 19 teams from the area and the Missouri towns of Springfield, Dexter and Hillsboro. ...
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Dealing with pesky grubs
(Column ~ 08/18/13)
The last few growing seasons have been challenging, to say the least. We have had floods, droughts, cool springs, warms springs, etc. It certainly makes it difficult for a gardener to make any plans. What is the next challenge to gardeners? During the last few years the population of Japanese beetles has increased its range throughout the Heartland. This increase in populated areas could suggest a potential of which many gardeners may not be aware...
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Recipes to toast the engaged couple
(Column ~ 08/18/13)
My precious niece Christa Bollinger will be a beautiful bride when she marries William Zickfield in October. Plans for their special day are well underway, and the excitement is building. Recently, some friends and family gave a bridal shower brunch for them to celebrate the beginning of their journey together...
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Adopt Sasha
(Community ~ 08/18/13)
Sasha is 8 months old. She is housebroken. She is available for adoption at the Humane Society. For more information, call 334-5837. ...
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Adopt Sol
(Community ~ 08/18/13)
Sol is a 3-year-old black-and-white cat with one eye. Sol is an outgoing and playful guy who would fit into most any family because he likes to be petted and have a lot of attention. For more information, call Safe Harbor at 243-9823. ...
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Obstacles lead to New Salem Baptist Academy's close
(Community ~ 08/18/13)
MARBLE HILL, Mo. -- The seats of New Salem Baptist Academy in Marble Hill will be empty this school year, as school officials decided to suspend classes because of unusually low enrollment numbers, staffing shortages and rising operating costs...
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Remembering Pope John Paul's message
(Community ~ 08/18/13)
Fifteen years ago, a priest from Most Precious Blood parish in south St. Louis called me with an offer I couldn't refuse. "Hey," he said, "You want to go see the pope?" The Rev. Pat Ryan procured tickets for four Methodists to see John Paul II at what was then called the Trans World Dome. And so it was that in January 1999, three youth and I went to see the head of the Vatican state and the worldwide leader of the Roman Catholic Church. The pope doesn't come to your town very often...
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School menus Aug. 19-23
(Menus ~ 08/18/13)
MONDAY--Chicken chunks with breadstick, broccoli & cheese or cherry tomatoes or baby carrots, pears. TUESDAY--Pepperoni crispito with sauce, corn or cherry tomatoes or baby carrots, applesauce. WEDNESDAY--Penne pasta bake, candied carrots or cherry tomatoes or baby carrots, mixed fruit...
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Club news 8-18-13
(Community News ~ 08/18/13)
Town and Country FCE Club met Aug. 8 at the home of Linda Thompson. The devotion by Thompson was entitled, "What will you do with this day that's so new?" by Helen Steiner Rice. Pennies were collected for "Coins for Friendship." A thank-you note was read from the Jackson Ministerial Alliance Food Pantry for the donation of food given by the club...
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Southeast Missouri State University Dean's list
(Community ~ 08/18/13)
The following students are among the 801 students who were named to the summer 2013 Dean's List at Southeast Missouri State University. Students named to the list earned at least a 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale and completed at least six degree credit hours during the summer session...
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Stuffed egg with a healthy kick - spicy avocado
(Community ~ 08/18/13)
When I was growing up, I loved my mom's stuffed eggs. Heck, as a chubby and happy-go-lucky kid, I loved anything filled with mayonnaise. As I grew older, I figured out that these seductive little bite-sized appetizers -- also called deviled eggs, at least when spiked with something hot -- were packed with calories. Happily, I now know that you don't need a ton of mayonnaise to make a tasty filling. This recipe satisfies the heedless little kid in me and the more prudent grown-up...
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Nothin' like waitin' tables all summer
(Community ~ 08/18/13)
This summer I worked as a server at a restaurant in Cape Girardeau. Although initially a little bummed because waitressing didn't seem as adventurous as my friends' summer plans, I nevercould have anticipated the abundant and deepening grace, blessings and love God gave me through the job. The lessons, patience and love to be learned in a restaurant are many, and I'm so grateful for the things God taught me through the people I served and my co-workers...
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Payton Mackenzie Parrish
(Community ~ 08/18/13)
By CLIFF & AMY PARRISH DADDY AND MOMMY Dear Payton Mackenzie, We are excited to announce the birth of our daughter, Payton Mackenzie Parrish. Born July 15, 2013, at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion, Ill., at 3:15 a.m., Payton weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces and was 21.5 inches long. She has two big brothers, Braden Mezo (16) and Gage Parrish (14)...
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Bikes on Broadway
(Editorial ~ 08/18/13)
Some cyclists are upset about new signs that have been erected on Broadway that prohibit riding bicycles on the sidewalks. Actually, the signs don't prohibit the riding; the ordinances do. And that's the point the city is trying to make. Bicycles are not allowed on the sidewalks in the city, and haven't been for a long time...
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Speak Out
(Speak Out ~ 08/18/13)
I have heard no comment on the new road out of Scott City. I have one. On the north end of the new bridge, there is a drop-off and then a lump. For a new project, this is unacceptable. Please call MoDOT and complain. I wonder whether the media would have reacted the same way if President Bush had been portrayed by the rodeo clown at the Sedalia fair...
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Whiteman Air Guard unit wins certification
(State News ~ 08/18/13)
KNOB NOSTER, Mo. -- Members of an Air National Guard group at Whiteman Air Force Base in western Missouri have become the first citizen airmen certified to drop nuclear bombs. The Air National Guard's 131st Bomb Wing at Whiteman Air Force Base passed the Pentagon's stringent Initial Nuclear Surety Inspection earlier this month, which means it can assist in delivering nuclear bombs, The Kansas City Star reported...
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Missouri Supreme Court rejects St. Charles County sales tax refund
(State News ~ 08/18/13)
ST. CHARLES, Mo. -- The Missouri Supreme Court has rejected St. Charles County's request for a refund of nearly $1 million in state sales tax. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported the sales tax was collected at the county-owned Family Arena. The court said admission tickets, food, drinks and other items sold at the arena didn't qualify for a sales tax exemption that's allowed by state law for government-owned facilities...
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Road work 8/18/13
(Local News ~ 08/18/13)
Route H reduced for pavement repairs Route H in Bollinger County, between Highway 34 and Route FF, will be reduced as Missouri Department of Transportation crews make pavement repairs. The work will take place Monday, from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m...
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Addie Russom
(Obituary ~ 08/18/13)
Addie Mae Russom, 81, of Scott City died Saturday, Aug. 17, 2013, at Southeast Hospital. She was born Aug. 2, 1932, in Illmo, Mo., to John Henry and Mary Elizabeth Lynn Smith. She married Lowell Junior Russom on Oct. 18, 1953, in Scott City. He preceded her in death March 22, 2011...
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Tavia Niemann
(Obituary ~ 08/18/13)
Tavia A. Niemann, 87, of Jackson passed away Thursday, Aug. 15, 2013, at the Monticello House in Jackson. She was born Aug, 29, 1925, in Millersville, daughter of David and Carrie Estes Lange. She and William "Bill" J. Niemann were married April 27, 1946, in Gordonville. He passed away Aug. 3, 2012...
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Births 8/18/13
(Births ~ 08/18/13)
Daughter to Gregory Edward and Heather Nicole Rambo of Marble Hill, Mo., Southeast Hospital, 9:06 a.m. Monday, Aug. 5, 2013. Name, Charlotte Ann. Weight, 7 pounds, 14 ounces. Second daughter. Mrs. Rambo is the former Heather Secrease, daughter of Richard and Valerie Honbeck of Farmington, Mo. She is a registered nurse at Southeast. Rambo is the son of Jess and Betty Rambo of Marble Hill. He is a painter with Harris Auto Body...
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Out of the past 8/18/13
(Out of the Past ~ 08/18/13)
A five-count lawsuit over a storm-drainage problem at the Middle and Independence streets intersection has been filed in circuit court against Cape Girardeau; plaintiffs in the suit are Cape Paint and Glass Co., Aquamsi Land Co., Henry Malone doing business as Eggimann Feed and Seed, Union Electric and others who had personal property destroyed by a May 1986 flash flood...
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Walter Jones
(Obituary ~ 08/18/13)
Walter Lee Jones, 66, of Cape Girardeau died Thursday, Aug. 15, 2013, at Southeast Hospital. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to time of service Saturday at Ford and Sons Sprigg Street Funeral Home. The funeral will be at noon Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Fairmount Cemetery...
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Matthew LeGrand
(Obituary ~ 08/18/13)
ORAN, Mo. -- Matthew John LeGrand, 57, of Fairfax, Va., died Friday, Aug. 2, 2013, at Cancer Treatment Centers of America in Philadelphia. He was born April 19, 1956, in Oran, third son to Robey and Etber LeGrand. He graduated From Oran High School in 1974 and Southeast Missouri State University in 1979. He married Nancy Dohogne on Dec. 27, 1980...
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Jackson fire report 8/18/13
(Police/Fire Report ~ 08/18/13)
Firefighters responded to the following calls Friday: Firefighters responded to the following calls Saturday:...
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Jackson police report 8/18/13
(Police/Fire Report ~ 08/18/13)
The Jackson Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests Summonses...
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Cape Girardeau police report 8/18/13
(Police/Fire Report ~ 08/18/13)
Cape Girardeau The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests Summonses Assaults Burglary Thefts Miscellaneous...
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Cape Girardeau fire report 8/18/13
(Police/Fire Report ~ 08/18/13)
Cape Girardeau Firefighters responded to the following calls Wednesday: Firefighters responded to the following calls Thursday: Firefighters responded to the following calls Friday:...
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City Council Agenda 8/19/13
(Local News ~ 08/18/13)
Cape Girardeau City Council City Hall 401 Independence St. Study session, 5 p.m. Closed session Items for discussion Regular session, 7 p.m. Presentations Communications/reports Appearances...
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Three Rivers breaks ground for new campus in Sikeston
(Local News ~ 08/18/13)
By DONNA FARLEY ~ Daily American Republic SIKESTON, Mo. -- Three Rivers College officials and guests moved the first shovelfuls of dirt Thursday morning as Sikeston broke ground on a dream more than 40 years in the making. Community colleges build lives, officials there believe, and they have wanted one of their own almost as long as Three Rivers has existed...
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Islamists hit Christian churches in Egypt
(International News ~ 08/18/13)
CAIRO -- After torching a Franciscan school, Islamists paraded three nuns on the streets like "prisoners of war" before a Muslim woman offered them refuge. Two other women working at the school were sexually harassed and abused as they fought their way through a mob...
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Egyptian forces storm protester-held mosque
(International News ~ 08/18/13)
CAIRO -- Egyptian security forces stormed a Cairo mosque Saturday after shooting at armed men firing down from a minaret, rounding up hundreds of supporters of the country's ousted president who hid there overnight after violent clashes killed 173 people...
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Woman accused in two-state ID theft scheme
(State News ~ 08/18/13)
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. -- A St. Louis woman is jailed in southwestern Illinois on charges she schemed to use stolen credit cards to buy iPads and other electronic items. The (Alton) Telegraph reported prosecutors in Madison County have charged 44-year-old Valerie Cuevas with several counts of unlawful use of a credit card and aggravated identity theft...
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Lead company wants state lawmakers to override veto
(State News ~ 08/18/13)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- A Missouri lead company has launched an aggressive effort to persuade lawmakers to override a gubernatorial veto of a bill that would shield it from large punitive damages in liability lawsuits. The Doe Run Co. contends nothing less is at stake than its very existence, hundreds of jobs and even national security...
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Power companies dangle free nights and weekends
(National News ~ 08/18/13)
NEW YORK (AP) -- Electric bills have long been take-it-or-leave-it affairs: Pay one rate for all the power you used the month before, no matter when you used it. But some electric companies want to shake-up that rigid business model. They are increasingly offering plans that sound like come-ons from mobile phone companies: Free nights, free weekends and pre-paid plans...
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Cape police cracking down on drunken driving
(Local News ~ 08/18/13)
The Cape Girardeau Police Department is joining a national crackdown to reduce drunken driving fatalities. According to a news release issued by police department spokesman Darin Hickey, officers will be out in force as part of the nationwide "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" crackdown on drunken driving. ...
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Southeast kickers rout Missouri S&T
(College Sports ~ 08/18/13)
The Southeast Missouri State women's soccer team wrapped up its three-game exhibition schedule by splitting a pair of contests at Houck Stadium. Southeast bounced back from Friday night's 2-1 loss to Lipscomb with Saturday night's 7-0 rout of Division II Missouri S&T...
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Bella Mae
(Submitted Photo ~ 08/18/13)
Bella Mae is 6 years old and she love to play outside cuddle and eat treats!!!!
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The Beautiful Cape Girardeau Riverfront
(Submitted Photo ~ 08/18/13)
A beautiful evening on the river front. Love the new river walk and benches.
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Huckstep - LeGrand
(Engagement ~ 08/18/13)
Dennis and Shelly Huckstep of Scott City announce the engagement of their daughter, Heather DeLynn Huckstep, to Dustin Anthony LeGrand. He is the son of Donnie and Gera LeGrand of Benton, Mo., and Nancy and Bill Williams of Jackson. Heather is a 2008 graduate of Scott City High School, and received a bachelor of science degree in health management from Southeast Missouri State University. She is an activities assistant at McKnight Place...
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Digital era threatens tenuous future of drive-ins
(Entertainment ~ 08/18/13)
LANCASTER, Ohio -- Through 80 summers, drive-in theaters have managed to remain a part of the American fabric, surviving technological advances and changing tastes that put thousands out of business. Now the industry says a good chunk of the 350 or so left could be forced to turn out the lights because they can't afford to adapt to the digital age...
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Prayer 8/18/13
(Prayer ~ 08/18/13)
Lord Jesus, we sing your praises, for you are our salvation. Amen.
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Fishing excursion snags enormous 'thrill'
(Community ~ 08/18/13)
Editor's note: The following story has been edited to correct the spelling of Mr. LaPlant's name. Charles LaPlant is a local man who says he "fishes for the thrill," which is exactly what he received after a recent fishing trip on the Mississippi River...
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