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Football player with Down syndrome scores touchdown in high school game
(State News ~ 10/28/14)
SHELBINA, Mo. -- A lopsided high school football game in northern Missouri united two rivals who agreed in advance to make the playoff a memorable one for a 14-year-old freshman reserve with Down syndrome. South Shelby High shut out winless North Shelby High 53-0 on Friday night. The Quincy Herald-Whig reported that North Shelby senior Jacob Rich approached South Shelby coach Rob Wilt before the Class 1 playoff game to discuss allowing Wilt's son Drew to score a touchdown...
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Man sought for shooting at Poplar Bluff park
(Local News ~ 10/28/14)
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. -- A warrant was issued Friday for a Poplar Bluff man authorities believe was involved in last week's shooting at Kiwanis Bacon Park. Latez Kellum, 24, of the 1100 block of Fairmont Street was charged with felony unlawful use of a weapon, felony armed criminal action and felony second-degree assault by Butler County assistant prosecuting attorney Ted Thompson...
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Doniphan man arrested in connection with Poplar Bluff murder investigation
(Local News ~ 10/28/14)
A Doniphan, Missouri, man was arrested Saturday in connection with a body found near the Black River in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, last week. Authorities said Bryce Davis, 24, was the last of three people put behind bars in connection with the apparent murder of Salvador Ruiz Ramirez...
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Southeast Missouri State cybersecurity student headed to White House
(Local News ~ 10/28/14)
Joe Surmeier, a Southeast Missouri State University senior cybersecurity major from Kansas City, Missouri, has been invited to attend a recognition dinner and round-table with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security on Wednesday at the White House...
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SEMO board of regents to meet this morning
(Local News ~ 10/28/14)
The Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents will consider approving maintenance and repair capital projects for fiscal 2015 and changes to employee benefits when it meets at 11 a.m. today. The panel will meet in the Board of Regents Room in Academic Hall, during which the group also will hear the 2013 Department of Public Safety annual report...
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Coffee with the Cops set for Saturday
(Local News ~ 10/28/14)
A Coffee with the Cops event is set for 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Chick-fil-A, 3333 Gordonville Road in Cape Girardeau. The event offers a chance for people to ask questions, voice concerns, or stop by and say "hi." It's designed to give law enforcement officers and community members a chance to get to know one another in an informal setting...
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Social welfare organization wants to target economic justice
(Local News ~ 10/28/14)
Education, poverty and economic justice were among the topics discussed at the Missouri Association for Social Welfare's first Cape Girardeau area chapter meeting. An informational meeting was held in August to allow people to learn more about the group and decide if they wanted to join or become board members. ...
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Governors, Army go own way on Ebola quarantines
(National News ~ 10/28/14)
NEWARK, N.J. -- The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Monday recommended new restrictions for people at highest risk for coming down with the virus, and symptom monitoring for those at lower risk. But some state governors and even an Army commander have gone beyond that guidance...
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Oscar Taveras' teammates stunned by Cardinal's sudden death
(Professional Sports ~ 10/28/14)
Mike Matheny needed some time to figure out what to say. Like the rest of the St. Louis Cardinals, the manager was leveled by the sudden death of Oscar Taveras. The Cardinals are grieving the loss of an active player for the third time in 12 years after the 22-year-old Taveras died Sunday in a car crash in the Dominican Republic...
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Testimony begins in case against woman accused of killing 4-year-old
(Local News ~ 10/28/14)
JONESBORO, Ill. -- Testifying Monday in Union County, Illinois, Circuit Court, Chris Hepburn recalled the last evening he spent with his 4-year-old son, Justin. It was Dec. 9, 2011, and Hepburn was scheduled to go to Wisconsin on a business trip the next day. He spent the day with Justin, taking him to a doctor's appointment, playing outside with him and then reading to him in the evening...
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Amendment 3, new education commissioner topics at Cape Girardeau board meeting
(Local News ~ 10/28/14)
The passage or defeat of Amendment 3 and the upcoming appointment of a new Missouri commissioner of education were among the topics discussed at Monday's Cape Girardeau School Board meeting. Amendment 3, on the Nov. 4 general election ballot, would tie teacher evaluations to student performance and limit future teaching contracts to three years, among other things...
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Cape Girardeau man seriously injured in afternoon shooting
(Local News ~ 10/28/14)
An apparent assault in an alleyway Monday afternoon in Cape Girardeau sent a man to the hospital with multiple gunshot wounds. Police were called to the backyard of a house at 533 S. Middle St. around 3 p.m., where the victim was found and then taken to the hospital with serious injuries...
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Schools' vote overrides MSHSAA rules, creates extra class for soccer
(High School Sports ~ 10/28/14)
A petition by several smaller schools in west-central Missouri to add a fourth class for boys and girls soccer without the required mandate of 257 participating schools was voted on by MSHSAA.
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Halloween Weekend Fun
(Submitted Story ~ 10/28/14)
Take a sneak peak at this weekend in Bollinger County. Special sales, Halloween celebrations, bluegrass music, and trick or treat costume barrel races. Bollinger County has a wide variety of fun in store for you! The Mustard Seed Boutique Purse Sale...
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Learning the trade of a Silversmith in Ste. Genevieve on Heritage Day
(Submitted Photo ~ 10/28/14)
My Grandson Trenton hammering like a silversmith would have done in the late 1800's while attending Heritage Day in historical downtown Ste. Genevieve, MO this past Saturday, October 25th.
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Primrose Daycare visit to the Perryville Pumpkin Farm
(Submitted Photo ~ 10/28/14)
Primrose Daycare visited the Perryville Pumpkin farm on a cool cloudy day but that didn't dampen the spirits of the kids and their parents who helped the little ones pick their own pumpkins and rode the tractor pulled wagon to and from the pumpkin patch...
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Harvesting the Sweet Potatoes
(Submitted Photo ~ 10/28/14)
Harvesting the sweet potatoes with Trenton Saturday afternoon.
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Today in History
(National News ~ 10/28/14)
Today is Tuesday, Oct. 28, the 301st day of 2014. There are 64 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Oct. 28, 1914, Yugoslav nationalist Gavrilo Princip, whose assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria and Sophie, Duchess of Hohenberg, sparked World War I, was sentenced in Sarajevo to 20 years' imprisonment (he died in 1918); four conspirators were sentenced to death. (Princip escaped the death penalty because he was underage.)...
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Charles Barrett
(Obituary ~ 10/28/14)
Charles Barrett ANNA, Ill. -- Charles Barrett, 70, of Anna died Saturday, Oct. 25, 2014, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. Visitation will be from 9 to 10 a.m. Thursday at Crain Funeral Home in Anna-Jonesboro. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with R.W. McAlister officiating. A private interment will follow at Pleasant Grove Memorial Park...
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Ronald Gerhardt
(Obituary ~ 10/28/14)
ST. LOUIS -- Ronald J. Gerhardt, 65, of St. Louis, formerly of Cape Girardeau, died Saturday, Oct. 18, 2014, at Siteman Cancer Center in St. Louis. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Announcement by McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson...
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Ralph Summers Jr.
(Obituary ~ 10/28/14)
Ralph Edward Summers Jr., 75, formerly of Farmington, Missouri, and St. Louis, passed away Sunday, Oct. 26, 2014, at Fountainbleau Lodge in Cape Girardeau. He was born May 19, 1939, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to the late Ralph Edward Sr. and Frances McDougal Summers...
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Taylor Swift to headline New Year's in NYC
(Entertainment ~ 10/28/14)
NEW YORK -- Taylor Swift will be shakin' it up in New York City's Times Square on New Year's Eve. ABC announced Monday that Swift is the headliner for "New Year's Rockin' Eve," the annual countdown show hosted by Ryan Seacrest. The show plans some 38 musical performances over five and a half hours on the air. No other musical acts have been announced yet...
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Premier: Israel will build in all of Jerusalem
(International News ~ 10/28/14)
JERUSALEM -- Israel's prime minister says he will continue to build in all parts of Jerusalem, despite international criticism. Benjamin Netanyahu told parliament Monday that "the French build in Paris, the English build in London and the Israelis build in Jerusalem." The government is advancing construction plans to build about 1,000 housing units in east Jerusalem...
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S. Korea seeks death for captain
(International News ~ 10/28/14)
SEOUL, South Korea -- South Korean prosecutors Monday demanded the death penalty for the captain of a ferry that sank earlier this year, killing more than 300 people, blaming his negligence and failure to rescue passengers in need for the massive loss of life, a court official and news reports said...
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Government surveillance limits focus turns to courts
(National News ~ 10/28/14)
WASHINGTON -- While Congress mulls how to curtail the NSA's collection of Americans' telephone records, impatient civil liberties groups are looking to legal challenges already underway in the courts to limit government surveillance powers. Three appeals courts are hearing lawsuits against the bulk phone records program, creating the potential for an eventual Supreme Court review. ...
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Toyota tops Consumer Reports reliability rankings
(National News ~ 10/28/14)
DETROIT -- Toyota continues its winning streak atop Consumer Reports' annual reliability rankings. The company's Toyota and Lexus brands top the survey, while its Scion brand is in the top ten. It's the eighth year in a row that a Toyota brand has led the rankings...
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Shooter asked victims to lunch, sheriff says
(National News ~ 10/28/14)
MARYSVILLE, Wash. -- A popular student responsible for a shooting at a Washington state high school Friday invited his victims to lunch by text message, then shot them at their table, investigators said Monday. Snohomish County Sheriff Ty Trenary said at a news conference that the five students were at a lunch table when they were shot by 15-year-old Jaylen Fryberg. Fryberg then committed suicide...
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Births 10/28/14
(Births ~ 10/28/14)
Son to William "Brian" Lewis and Suzanne Lee Dinkins of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Hospital, 7:22 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2014. Name, Charles Lucian. Weight, 9 pounds, 7 ounces. Third child, second son. Dinkens is the daughter of Alan and Christia Young of Oak Ridge and Richard and Vicky Dinkins of Zalma, Missouri. She works at AT&T Mobility. Lewis is the son of Roger and Linda Lewis of Sikeston, Missouri. He is self-employed at William Lewis Farms...
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Scott City fire report 10/28/14
(Police/Fire Report ~ 10/28/14)
Scott City The Scott City Fire Department responded to the following calls: Oct. 17 n At 6:51 p.m., emergency medical service in the 2400 block of North Street. Oct. 18 n At 8:30 p.m., emergency medical service in the 2000 block of James Street. Oct. 19...
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Jackson police report 10/28/14
(Police/Fire Report ~ 10/28/14)
JACKSON The Jackson Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Property damage n Property damage was reported in the 300 block of South Missouri Street. Miscellaneous n An assist requested in the 100 block of North Bellevue Street...
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Cape Girardeau police report 10/28/14
(Police/Fire Report ~ 10/28/14)
Cape Girardeau The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Summonses n Allegra L. Murry, 28, of Cape Girardeau was issued a summons for animal neglect. Miscellaneous n A vehicle left the scene of a motor vehicle accident at 2553 William St...
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Road work 10/28/14
(Local News ~ 10/28/14)
Route O in Scott County reduced for drainage repairs Route O in Scott County, between County Road 532 and U.S. 62, will be reduced to one lane as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform drainage repairs. A MoDOT news release says the work will take place from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily Wednesday through Friday...
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Rams lose Jake Long, Quick for season with injuries
(Professional Sports ~ 10/28/14)
Associated Press ST. LOUIS -- Greg Robinson didn't start until last week. Now, the St. Louis Rams will really be leaning on the No. 2 overall pick of the draft after injuries to offensive linemen Jake Long and Rodger Saffold. Robinson, who had been working at guard with Long at tackle, was a bit shaky after being thrust to tackle at Kansas City on Sunday. But Rams coach Jeff Fisher has full confidence in the Auburn product...
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Amendment 3 opponents continue beating drum as election nears
(Local News ~ 10/28/14)
With the Nov. 4 general election looming, opponents of Amendment 3 are still trying to convince people not to vote for the measure. The proposal on the ballot would tie teacher evaluations to student performance and limit future teaching contracts to three years, among other things...
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Cape hospitals, first responders take Ebola seriously
(Editorial ~ 10/28/14)
On Saturday the World Health Organization said more than 10,000 people have been infected with Ebola. The number includes confirmed, probable and suspected cases. About half of those infected have died. The WHO said the numbers are likely underestimated...
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Speak Out 10/28/14
(Speak Out ~ 10/28/14)
Patty Wambell and Mary LeGrand need to be recognized for their cheerleading and coaching ability. You know Al Young and Peyton Montgomery have recently been recognized along with Nathan Myron in Speak Out twice. But, what about the cheerleaders? What about Mary LeGrand and what about Patty Wambell? They do a good job with the cheerleaders. ...
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Isle Casino Cape Girardeau to host Alzheimer's seminar
(Community ~ 10/28/14)
As baby boomers age, the stage is set for a generational spike in Alzheimer's disease diagnoses. Alzheimer's Association St. Louis vice president of programs Stephanie Rohlfs-Young explained that even though someone in the U.S. develops Alzheimer's disease every 67 seconds, early detection is as accessible as ever...
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Cape Girardeau fire report 10/28/14
(Police/Fire Report ~ 10/28/14)
CAPE GIRARDEAU The Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls Sunday: n At 3:52 a.m., a medical assist at Tower at Southeast Missouri State University. n At 9:16 a.m., a medical assist on O'Connell Street. n At 1:46 p.m., a call on North Spanish Street...
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Allan Friese
(Obituary ~ 10/28/14)
Allan O. Friese, 65, of Oak Ridge died Sunday, Oct. 26, 2014, at his home.
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Jackson boys soccer team falls to Eureka in district tourney
(High School Sports ~ 10/28/14)
The Jackson Indians boys soccer team dropped a 2-0 decision against the Eureka Wildcats in the opening round of the Class 4 District 1 tournament Monday at Northwest High School in Cedar Hill, Missouri. Eureka will face Northwest, which defeated Seckman 3-1, in the title game at 6 p.m. Wednesday...
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Wi-Fi hotspot name delays flight
(Community ~ 10/28/14)
LOS ANGELES -- A passenger aboard a plane at Los Angeles International Airport picked up a Wi-Fi hotspot named after a terrorist group, but authorities who held travelers for hours as they investigated say no crime was committed. The passenger on the American Airlines flight from Los Angeles to London alerted crew members about the network Sunday night, and the plane returned to the gate. ...
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Beyonce, Topshop team up to launch athletic wear
(Entertainment ~ 10/28/14)
NEW YORK -- Want a body like Beyonce's? Now you can buy clothes she's designed for exercising. The 33-year-old singer announced Monday she is merging with British retailer Topshop to launch the company, Parkwood TopShop Athletic Ltd. It is a 50/50 joint venture...
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Alfred M. H. Elders
(Obituary ~ 10/28/14)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Alfred M.H. Elders, 74, of Perryville died Saturday, Oct. 25, 2014, at Perry Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation in Perryville. He was an U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until time of service at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Young and Sons Funeral Home in Perryville, with the Rev. Ken Simpson officiating...
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Prayer 10/28/14
(Prayer ~ 10/28/14)
O Lord Jesus, thank you that, through you, we have everlasting life. Amen.
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Out of the past 10/29/14
(Out of the Past ~ 10/28/14)
Reformation Day services are held at Trinity Lutheran Church; Dr. Robert Sauer, third vice president of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, preaches on "Knowing the Truth That Makes Us Free." Homecoming is being celebrated at Southeast Missouri State University this weekend; after yesterday's parade down Broadway, a festive crowd watched the football Indians rout the Missouri Western Griffons, 49-18...
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