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St. Louis, Kansas City make abandoned homes list
(State News ~ 07/15/14)
ST. LOUIS -- Two Missouri cities placed in the top 10 on a real estate information company's list of cities with the most abandoned homes, but a Kansas community was at the top of the heap. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported the Kansas City metropolitan area qualified for fourth place in the RealtyTrac list with 305 vacated foreclosures, or 36 percent of its foreclosed properties...
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Missouri governor approves cannabis extract law
(State News ~ 07/15/14)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Missourians with epilepsy that cannot be effectively treated by conventional means will now be able to use a cannabis extract under legislation signed into law Monday by Gov. Jay Nixon. The legislation was sponsored by St. Louis County Republican Eric Schmitt, a state senator whose 9-year-old son has the central nervous system disorder...
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Poplar Bluff mayor ordered to supply more info in defamation case
(Local News ~ 07/15/14)
EMINENCE, Mo. -- Presiding 37th Judicial Circuit Judge David Evans has ordered Poplar Bluff, Missouri, Mayor Angela Pearson to provide additional information in the defamation case filed against her by former city manager Doug Bagby...
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Charleston man hits house with car
(Local News ~ 07/15/14)
MATTHEWS, Mo. -- A Charleston, Missouri, man was injured after his vehicle struck a home late Sunday in New Madrid County. At 9:40 p.m. at 3229 Highway 80, 5 miles east of Matthews, northbound motorist Jeremy J. Butler, 35, turned into a private lane and struck the residence, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol...
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Tennessee man arrested on drug charges
(Local News ~ 07/15/14)
BENTON, Mo. -- A Tennessee man is charged with various drug charges in Scott County. John D. Foster, 19, of Union City, Tennessee, is charged with possession of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana and unlawful use of drug paraphernalia, according to Scott County Sheriff Rick Walter...
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Area woman charged with biting man's ear
(Local News ~ 07/15/14)
BENTON, Mo. -- A woman is charged with domestic assault after biting and hitting her alleged victim. Jacqueline Mays, 26, of rural Sikeston, Missouri, is charged with second-degree domestic assault and driving while revoked, Scott County Sheriff Rick Walter reported...
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Candidates to appear at Cape County Tea Party meeting
(Local News ~ 07/15/14)
The Cape County Tea Party will host a candidate forum at its monthly meeting today. The forum, which is open to the public, will feature candidates running in contested races on the Aug. 5 primary ballot. Those expected to attend are Jeffrey Dix and Gary Kamp for Associate Circuit Judge; Scott R. ...
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Alabama man charged with assaulting Scott County officer
(Local News ~ 07/15/14)
An Alabama man is in custody for allegedly assaulting a law enforcement officer and resisting arrest early Monday morning. A Monday afternoon news release from Scott County Sheriff Rick Walter identified the man as Channon L. Lowery, 29, of Millbrook, Alabama...
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SEMO Port Authority gears up for North Tracks grand opening
(Local News ~ 07/15/14)
Members of the Southeast Missouri Regional Port Authority discussed the grand opening of the 2014 North Tracks during their monthly meeting Monday. That event will take place at 11 a.m. today in Scott City. The North Tracks project was funded by the Missouri Department of Transportation's Waterways program and the Delta Regional Authority...
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Inmate faces forgery charges after using cousin's name
(Local News ~ 07/15/14)
CHARLESTON, Mo. -- A Sikeston, Missouri, resident is facing a felony charge after lying twice to law enforcement officers about her identity. Shericka Shuntay Lindsey, 19, is charged with forgery, a felony punishable by up to seven years in prison, according to a news release from Mississippi County Sheriff Keith Moore...
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Lawyers: Mo. condemned man deserves new trial
(State News ~ 07/15/14)
ST. LOUIS -- Court filings on behalf of a Missouri man scheduled to be executed this week for killing a suspected drug snitch in rural northern Missouri contend that the wrong man was arrested and convicted, citing a new witness and other new evidence...
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Summertime fun in the courthouse fountain
(Local News ~ 07/15/14)
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Ciara Jobelman, left, and Kate Gilbert splash each other with the water in the Civil War memorial fountain on the lawn of the Common Pleas Courthouse on Monday. ...
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Therapist: Closing Cottonwood will create 'chasm' for children
(Local News ~ 07/15/14)
When Gov. Jay Nixon recently froze more than $1 billion in the state's budget, the Department of Mental Health took a $34 million hit. It made some difficult decisions with its own budget cuts, which ultimately sealed the fate of Cottonwood Residential Facility in Cape Girardeau. The facility is scheduled to close by the beginning of next year...
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Saxony Lutheran High School to add agriculture curriculum
(Local News ~ 07/15/14)
In a move that could attract more students to Saxony Lutheran High School, the campus will offer an agriculture science curriculum this fall. Principal Mark Ruark said the school draws from Cape Girardeau and Perry counties...
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Governor endorses new school standards
(State News ~ 07/15/14)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- A lawmaker-led effort challenging national education standards that evolved into a softer approach to revise Missouri's student achievement goals has won the last-minute backing of Gov. Jay Nixon. The Democratic governor on Monday signed legislation that tasks groups of parents and educators with writing new standards to replace Common Core. ...
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Conservation workshops to review programs, assistance
(Local News ~ 07/15/14)
A series of conservation workshops will be held for landowners and managers to highlight changes in U.S. Farm Bill programs, along with information about other opportunities. Regional workshops will be hosted by the Missouri Department of Conservation Private Land Services, Quail Forever, Natural Resource Conservation Services, Farm Service Agency and the Soil and Water Conservation Districts...
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Quilt guild presents quilts to veterans
(Local News ~ 07/15/14)
The River Heritage Quilters' Guild honored five local veterans and their family members Monday evening at the Cape Girardeau Public Library. Presenting the quilts was St. Louis-based quilter and budding blogosphere personality Kevin Huffman. Huffman, also known as "Kevin the Quilter" has been making quilts to donate to the Quilts of Valor program that presents quilts to veterans to commemorate their service...
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Mo. gov. vetoes legislation on armed teachers
(State News ~ 07/15/14)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon vetoed legislation Monday that would have allowed specially trained teachers to carry concealed guns, asserting that the move could jeopardize student safety in public schools. The veto by the Democratic governor sets up a potential showdown with the Republican-led Legislature, which could override Nixon if it gets a two-thirds vote of both chambers during a September session...
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My Beautiful Puppy Gracie
(Submitted Photo ~ 07/15/14)
This is my dog Gracie. She is a golden retriever mix. I love her with all my heart.
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Jungle Safari vacation Bible school
(Submitted Story ~ 07/15/14)
Jungle Safari, where Kids Explore the Nature of God! Join us at Mount Auburn Christian Church on July 21-24 for some WILD summer fun! A FREE hot meal will be served for everyone at 5:30 pm with Vacation Bible School beginning at 6:00 pm for children aged 3 years to High School. Bible School will end at 8:30 pm. A FREE pool party will be held for Bible School participants on Saturday, July 26. For more information call the church office at 573-803-2050...
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Stormy and Luly
(Submitted Photo ~ 07/15/14)
Stormy and Lulu on the patio enjoying a sunny day.
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Places to play in Bollinger County
(Submitted Story ~ 07/15/14)
As the weather heats up more people will be looking for things to do outdoors. Bollinger County boasts several wonderful outdoor hot spots. The You can spend a day at Barks Plantation and Campground in Glen Allen for that weekend get-away. Enjoy a picnic, primitive camping or RV lot with water, electric and sewer hookups, a children's play area, or just relax and enjoy nature in a roomy, clean, quiet atmosphere with occasional entertainment and constant relaxation...
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2014 Cape County 4-H Camp
(Submitted Photo ~ 07/15/14)
One hundred sixteen 4-H youth attended the 2014 Cape County 4-H Camp at Pinecrest Camp near Fredericktown. The 4-H members ages 8-18 were from Cape Girardeau, Scott, St. Francois, and Washington counties. The youth learned how to use a GPS unit, shooting sports (led by Missouri Department of Conservation), first aid (led by American Red Cross), and made crafts to name a few things they participated in while at camp...
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Anna Mae Rigdon's 93rd birthday party
(Submitted Photo ~ 07/15/14)
Family celebration for Anna Mae Rigdon's 93rd Birthday!! 51 today in attendance and 45 relatives who couldn't attend (from out of town). That makes 96 relatives! Happy Birthday Nanny!
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22 seniors earn Council of Presidents' Academic Excellence Award
(Submitted Story ~ 07/15/14)
The Great Lakes Valley Conference announced that 22 Maryville University student-athletes named as recipients of the Council of Presidents' Academic Excellence awards for the 2013-14 school year. Tara Johnson, daughter of James & Cara Johnson of Benton, Missouri, was amoung those recieving this award. Tara is a 2009 graduate of Thomas Kelly High School,Benton, Missouri, and is currently in her last year of completing her Occupational Therapy Degree...
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Our grandson, Davin, with his beets he grew for his 4-H project
(Submitted Photo ~ 07/15/14)
Davin is our 9-year-old grandson. He grew these big beets in our garden. He helps us plant, weed, till, pick and can our vegetables). This is part of his 4-H project.
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Jackson youth football places second at Show Me Games
(Submitted Story ~ 07/15/14)
The Jackson Junior Indians 2020 youth football team recently competed in the Missouri State Show Me Games placing second in the 12 and under division. The team has played together since 2010 competing against teams around the State and also playing in the youth national tournament in Knoxville, TN...
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Molly and Max people watching
(Submitted Photo ~ 07/15/14)
Molly (right), and her buddy, Max from Dallas, love to people watch
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New Madrid County Commissioners close jail, put improvements on hold
(Local News ~ 07/15/14)
NEW MADRID, Mo. -- As early as Thursday, New Madrid County could have a decision on where its prisoners will be housed for the next six months. After a meeting of the New Madrid County Commission on Thursday, all prisoners at the New Madrid County Jail were moved and the jail facilities closed...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 07/15/14)
Today is Tuesday, July 15, the 196th day of 2014. There are 169 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On July 15, 1964, Sen. Barry M. Goldwater of Arizona was nominated for president by the Republican national convention in San Francisco...
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August primary includes several contests, amendments
(Editorial ~ 07/15/14)
Three weeks from today Missouri voters will head to the polls for the August primary election. On the ballot will be local and state races and several amendments. Here is a look at the contested races and issues to be decided: On the Democratic ticket, two candidates will seek the vote to run in the Missouri House District 147 race. They include Gary L. Gaines and Blake Hopper...
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Citigroup to pay $7B in mortgage probe
(National News ~ 07/15/14)
WASHINGTON -- Citigroup has agreed to pay $7 billion to settle a federal investigation into its handling of risky subprime mortgages, admitting to a pattern of deception that Attorney General Eric Holder said "shattered lives" and contributed to the worst financial crisis in decades, the Justice Department said Monday...
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Clarence Kurre
(Obituary ~ 07/15/14)
Clarence Allen Kurre, 93, of Cape Girardeau died Monday, July 14, 2014, at Saint Francis Medical Center. He was born July 1, 1921, in Cape Girardeau, to August L. and Malinda M. Weiss Kurre. Clarence attended Randol School, Hanover Lutheran School, College High School, and graduated from Steimle Business College...
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Marvin Ates Sr.
(Obituary ~ 07/15/14)
Marvin Eugene Ates Sr., 75, of Cape Girardeau died Saturday, July 12, 2014, at Fountainbleau Lodge. He was born Jan. 6, 1939, in Jackson, to Bob and Reva Seabaugh Ates. He and Shirley Spalding Estes were married July 30, 1988, in Cape Girardeau. She passed away July 21, 2012...
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James Shelton
(Obituary ~ 07/15/14)
James Douglas Shelton, 79, of Jackson passed away peacefully Sunday, July 13, 2014, at his home. He was born Oct. 2, 1934, in Washington, Missouri. He was the son of George E. and Verna Hawkins Shelton Jr. He married Mary Jo Feverston on Oct. 2, 1955, in Cape Girardeau...
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Births 7/15/14
(Births ~ 07/15/14)
Daughter to David Elliott and Carrie Lynn Williams of Cape Girardeau, Saint Francis Medical Center, 11:52 a.m. Wednesday, June 18, 2014. Name, Averie Lynn. Weight, 8 pounds, 9 ounces. Third child, second daughter. Mrs. Williams is the former Carrie Carr, daughter of Pat Carr of Charleston, Missouri, and the late Ralph Carr. She is a registered nurse at Saint Francis. Williams is the son of David and Deb Williams of Charleston...
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Mary Clifton
(Obituary ~ 07/15/14)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Mary Ann Clifton, 80, of Perryville died Sunday, July 13, 2014, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today and from 6:30 to 10 a.m. Wednesday at Young and Sons Funeral Home. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Milton Ryan officiating. Burial will be in St. James Catholic Cemetery at Crosstown, Missouri...
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Ukraine orphans become pawns in civil conflict
(International News ~ 07/15/14)
DONETSK, Ukraine -- Tamara Popova and her fellow orphans are adamant: They don't want to go to Russia. The separatist gunmen running this eastern Ukrainian city aren't asking. They're giving orders. As fighting between insurgent and government troops closes in on the city, the 130 or so children living at Donetsk Orphanage No. 1 find themselves in the middle of a tug of war...
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Nixon vetoes electronic cigarette measure
(State News ~ 07/15/14)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Missouri Governor Jay Nixon has vetoed legislation barring people younger than 18 from buying electronic cigarettes while also exempting the nicotine products from other tobacco sales restrictions. Nixon called the Senate bill a "thinly disguised and cynical attempt" to exempt e-cigarettes from the state's 17 cent-per-pack cigarette tax as well as further public health restrictions. ...
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Wainwright to start for NL All-Stars
(Professional Sports ~ 07/15/14)
Cardinals manager gives the ball to his own ace for tonight's game
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Second probe details more CDC anthrax lab problems
(Community ~ 07/15/14)
NEW YORK -- A second investigation has detailed additional safety problems at federal health laboratories in Atlanta, including the use of expired disinfectants and the transfer of dangerous germs in zip-top bags. The new findings were disclosed Monday in a congressional committee's summary of a U.S. Department of Agriculture report on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention anthrax incident...
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Steps can prevent child deaths in hot cars
(Community ~ 07/15/14)
More than three dozen children die of hyperthermia in cars annually in the United States, and since 1998 more than 500 children have died in hot cars. Heatstroke can happen when the temperature is as low as 57 degrees, and car interiors can reach well over 110 degrees even when the outside temperature is in the 60s...
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Spoonfuls can lead to medicine errors, study finds
(Community ~ 07/15/14)
CHICAGO -- The song says a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down, but a study says that kind of imprecise measurement can lead to potentially dangerous dosing mistakes. The results, published online Monday in Pediatrics, underscore recommendations that droppers and syringes that measure in milliliters be used for liquid medicines -- not spoons...
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Health beat: Travel smart: Get vaccinated
(Community ~ 07/15/14)
Before traveling internationally, ensure all routine and travel vaccines are up to date. More and more Americans are traveling internationally each year. In fact, more than a third of Americans have a passport -- an increase from only 10 years ago. It is important to remember that some types of international travel, especially to developing countries and rural areas, have higher health risks. These risks depend on a number of things including:...
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Nickel in iPads, other devices might be the cause of skin rash
(Community ~ 07/15/14)
CHICAGO -- Unexplained rash? Check your iPad. It turns out the popular tablet computer may contain nickel, one of the most common allergy-inducing metals. Recent reports in medical journals detail nickel allergies from a variety of personal electronic devices, including laptops and cellphones. But it was an Apple iPad that caused an itchy body rash in an 11-year-old boy recently treated at a San Diego hospital, according to a report in Monday's Pediatrics...
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Pakistani teen seeks release of kidnapped Nigerian girls
(International News ~ 07/15/14)
ABUJA, Nigeria -- The Pakistani teen who survived a Taliban assassination attempt in 2012 marked her 17th birthday Monday with a visit to Nigeria and urged Islamic extremists to free the 219 schoolgirls who were kidnapped there, calling them her "sisters."...
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Egypt proposes Israel, Hamas cease-fire
(International News ~ 07/15/14)
JERUSALEM -- Egypt presented a cease-fire plan Monday to end a week of heavy fighting between Israel and Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip that has left at least 185 people dead, and both sides said they were seriously considering the proposal...
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Giant African snails seized at LAX
(National News ~ 07/15/14)
LOS ANGELES -- Inspectors at Los Angeles International Airport seized an unusually slimy package -- 67 live giant African snails that are a popular delicacy across West Africa. The snails -- which are prohibited in the U.S. -- arrived from Nigeria and were being sent to a person in San Dimas, said Lee Harty, a spokeswoman for the U.S. Customs and Border protection...
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Character's death has effect on Archie fans
(National News ~ 07/15/14)
LOS ANGELES -- For the fans of Archie Andrews, his impending death marks a fitting end for the do-gooder comic-book icon. The famous 73-year-old red-headed comic book character will die in Wednesday's installment of "Life with Archie" when he intervenes in an assassination attempt on Sen. ...
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Bill would speed removal of Central American children
(National News ~ 07/15/14)
WASHINGTON -- Two Texas lawmakers announced legislation Monday to speed removals of tens of thousands of Central American children from the U.S.-Mexico border, as Washington searched for a solution to the growing crisis. The bill by Sen. John Cornyn, a Republican, and Rep. ...
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Sidewalk memorial honors N.J. cop killer
(National News ~ 07/15/14)
JERSEY CITY, N.J. -- A day after a rookie police officer was gunned down in an ambush, mourners came to pay their respects at a makeshift memorial with candles, balloons, empty liquor bottles and messages of love from friends scrawled on T-shirts taped to a brick wall...
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Rain postpones SEMO Pirates game at Babe Ruth state tournament
(Community Sports ~ 07/15/14)
Boonville was able to eliminate Potosi, but then the Missouri Babe Ruth state tournament at Hillhouse Park in Charleston, Missouri, was put on hold by rain Monday. An evening thunderstorm postponed the loser's bracket final between Boonville and the SEMO Pirates until today...
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Out of the past 7/15/14
(Out of the Past ~ 07/15/14)
Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. has opened a Residence Telemarketing Center at 351 Silver Springs Road; the center employs 50 people and serves the entire state of Missouri. The primitive campsites at Trail of Tears State Park are just too modern for members of two area Blackpowder Explorer Posts; the Gray's Point Explorer Post 1825 from Scott City and the 1840 Blackpowder Post from Caruthersville, Missouri, are camping this weekend in the park's most remote campsite; members of the posts do their best to live just as mountain men and voyagers from the years 1825 to 1840, from their clothing and food to their tents and bedding.. ...
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Prayer 7/15/14
(Prayer ~ 07/15/14)
O Jesus, may the Word of God direct us so we may bring honor to you. Amen.
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Jackson police report 7/15/14
(Police/Fire Report ~ 07/15/14)
The Jackson Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. DWIs Arrests Summonses Theft Miscellaneous:...
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Cape Girardeau police report 7/15/14
(Police/Fire Report ~ 07/15/14)
The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. DWI Arrests Summonses Property damage: Thefts Assault Miscellaneous...
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