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'Obamacare' finds a new Supreme Court challenge
(National News ~ 11/07/14)
WASHINGTON -- The Supreme Court agreed Friday to hear a new challenge to President Barack Obama's health care law -- a case that threatens subsidies that help millions of low- and middle-income people afford their health insurance premiums. The justices said they will review a federal appeals court ruling that upheld IRS regulations that allow health-insurance tax credits under the Affordable Care Act for consumers in all 50 states. Opponents argue that most of the subsidies are illegal...
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Second judge rules against Missouri gay marriage ban
(State News ~ 11/07/14)
Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Officials in the Kansas City area said they will begin issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples Friday after a federal judge struck down Missouri's ban on gay marriage, marking the second such ruling in a week...
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Obama picks federal prosecutor as attorney general
(National News ~ 11/07/14)
WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama has chosen a federal prosecutor in New York to become the next attorney general. The White House says in a statement that Obama intends to nominate federal prosecutor Loretta Lynch to replace Eric Holder as the leader of the Justice Department...
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School report cards foreseen by speaker
(Local News ~ 11/07/14)
Report cards for school buildings and the elimination of lottery funding for schools are some of the items school officials should keep an eye on this year, according to a speaker at Thursday night's Missouri School Boards' Association fall regional meeting...
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New gay marriage ruling means high court review likely
(National News ~ 11/07/14)
CINCINNATI -- The rush toward gay marriage across the U.S. hit a roadblock Thursday when a federal appeals court upheld laws against the practice in four states, creating a split in the legal system that increases the chances the Supreme Court will step in to decide the issue once and for all...
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Many Missouri counties, including Cape, not granting gay marriages
(State News ~ 11/07/14)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Many local officials, including in Southeast Missouri, were declining to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples Thursday, saying a court ruling invalidating the state's gay-marriage ban applies only to St. Louis. Officials in Missouri's most populous area of St. ...
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Resurgence of youth has Central boys swimming team aiming high at state
(High School Sports ~ 11/07/14)
Central swimming coach Dayna Powell has anxiously been waiting for this opportunity. Powell watched a pair of talented swimmers rise through the middle-school ranks, showing glimpses of what they might be capable of accomplishing at the varsity level.
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Sacha Brown acquitted in murder of 4-year-old
(Local News ~ 11/07/14)
JONESBORO, Ill. -- A Ware, Illinois, woman was acquitted Thursday of the murder of her former boyfriend's 4-year-old son. Sacha Brown, 32, had been charged with first-degree murder, aggravated battery of a child younger than 13 and concealment of a homicide in connection with the Dec. 11, 2011, death of Justin Hepburn...
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Motel tax committee gives nod to indoor sports complex
(Local News ~ 11/07/14)
The committee tasked with prioritizing a list of facilities to be funded by Cape Girardeau's restaurant and hotel/motel taxes officially voted Thursday afternoon to recommend an indoor sports complex. The City of Cape Girardeau/Midamerica Hotels Corp. ...
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2014 persimmon harvest
(Submitted Photo ~ 11/07/14)
The same rule applies for persimmons that applies to fish--you catch them, you clean them. This kettle of persimmons yielded 17 cups of pulp for the freezer.
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All dressed up
(Submitted Photo ~ 11/07/14)
Mr. Rascal is all ready for his photo, just not sure why! Owners of Mr. Rascal are Rodger and Jean Rice.
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Montgomery Bank donates to United Way
(Submitted Photo ~ 11/07/14)
Employees of Montgomery Bank donated $13,684.92 to United Way of Southeast Missouri's 2014 campaign.
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March of Dimes Honors SoutheastHEALTH's Jane Unterreiner
(Submitted Story ~ 11/07/14)
SoutheastHEALTH's Jane Unterreiner has received the Devoted Efforts Award from the Southeast Missouri Division of the March of Dimes. Unterreiner, nurse navigator for Women's & Children's Services at SoutheastHEALTH, received the award at the March of Dimes' Signature Chefs Auction on Thursday, Nov. 6, at the Plaza Conference Center in Cape Girardeau...
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15th Annual Veterans Honor Service
(Submitted Story ~ 11/07/14)
15th annual Veteran's Honor Service, Sunday, Nov 9th at 11 am at First Pentecostal Church 3054 Lexington Ave. Cape Girardeau, MO 63701 The service consists of several components, tributes and participating professionals and Service support groups including, musical homages by Trumpeter Larry Herron [Army Veteran] a Flag Line by the Patriot Guard Riders, an antique military vehicle display by the SEMO Military Vehicles Group, an M.I.A. ...
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New McKendree United Methodist Women November 4, 2014
(Submitted Story ~ 11/07/14)
New McKendree United Methodist Women General Meeting November 4, 2014 The New McKendree United Methodist Women met Tuesday, November 4, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. in the church fellowship hall with 14 members and 4 guests present. The meeting was called to order by Vice President Doris Dace after which the unit recited the UMW Purpose...
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Southeast men's basketball team hosts Fontbonne in final exhibition
(College Sports ~ 11/07/14)
Longtime Southeast Missouri State fans will see a familiar face when the Redhawks take the court Saturday night for their final exhibition game. Anthony "Butch" Hall, who was a member of coach Ron Shumate's Southeast teams that reached the NCAA Division II quarterfinals in 1985 and the championship game in 1986, enters his first season as the Fontbonne men's basketball coach...
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Southeast women's basketball team uses strong start to top Missouri Valley
(College Sports ~ 11/07/14)
The Redhawks held on for an 81-68 victory over the Vikings in their lone exhibition game Thursday.
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Jackson, Central football teams have sights set on district crowns
(High School Sports ~ 11/07/14)
The top-seeded Jackson Indians and top-seeded Central Tigers will each take their home fields at 7 p.m. today with district championships in their sights. Jackson and the second-seeded Vianney Golden Griffins will meet in the Class 5 District 1 title game for the second straight season, while Central and the third-seeded Hillsboro Hawks will square off in the Class 4 District 1 championship game for the third consecutive year.
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Today in History
(National News ~ 11/07/14)
Today is Friday, Nov. 7, the 311th day of 2014. There are 54 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Nov. 7, 1944, President Franklin D. Roosevelt won an unprecedented fourth term in office, defeating Republican Thomas E. Dewey. On this date:...
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Stained glass artwork to be unveiled as part of Kent Library celebration
(Local News ~ 11/07/14)
Kent Library will unveil 45 pieces of stained glass by artist G. Owen Bonawit and offer tours of its Rare Book Room to celebrate its 75th anniversary from 6 to 9 p.m. today. These 75-year-old works of art have been taken out of storage and remounted to commemorate their installation and the 75th anniversary of the dedication of Kent Library. ...
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Website seeks to bolster support for 66 Corridor plan
(Local News ~ 11/07/14)
Supporters of an east-west travel corridor that eventually could be built to connect Cape Girardeau with Paducah, Kentucky, through Southern Illinois are ramping up efforts to get like-minded comments sent to the Illinois Department of Transportation...
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Former candidate hospitalized after emergency surgery
(Local News ~ 11/07/14)
Walter Dearing, former Democratic candidate for Missouri's 150th district state representative seat, is in Twin Rivers Regional Medical Center in Kennett, Missouri, after overnight surgery Monday to repair a tear in his colon. "We're lucky we still have him, and we're just glad he's all right," said Dearing's wife, Susan...
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Timeline of events in the Sacha Brown case
(Local News ~ 11/07/14)
Dec. 10, 2011 n About 8 a.m.: Chris Hepburn drops his son, Justin, off at baby sitter Sekara Zoromski's home before leaving on a business trip. n About 2:30 p.m.: Sacha Brown picks Justin up and takes him to visit her father, Bobby Jackson, who reports Justin was unusually quiet and sleepy...
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Sacha Brown acquitted in murder of 4-year-old
(Local News ~ 11/07/14)
JONESBORO, Ill. -- After six days of testimony for the prosecution, a circuit judge on Thursday acquitted Sacha Brown of the murder of her former boyfriend's 4-year-old son. Brown, 32, had been charged with first-degree murder, aggravated battery of a child younger than 13 and concealment of a homicide in connection with the Dec. 11, 2011, death of Justin Hepburn...
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Jefferson Elementary earmarked for gift of computers
(Local News ~ 11/07/14)
Five Missouri schools, including Jefferson Elementary in Cape Girardeau, each will receive five computers as a part of the U.S. Senate's "Computers for Schools" program. "Ensuring students' access to basic technology is vital in preparing them to succeed in their education," U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill said in a news release. "This program is a great way to connect young Missouri students with resources that can expand learning opportunities in the classroom and beyond."...
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Petition filed in favor of legalizing cannabis in Missouri
(Local News ~ 11/07/14)
A Missouri group advocating for legal recreational marijuana use filed a petition Wednesday to amend the state's constitution to legalize, tax and regulate cannabis. Secretary of State Jason Kander announced Thursday his office received an initiative petition from Show-Me Cannabis amending Article I of the Missouri Constitution and the petition is open for public comment...
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Goats prompt suburb to consider revising animal ordinance
(State News ~ 11/07/14)
ELLISVILLE, Mo. -- A St. Louis suburb is considering whether to revise an animal ordinance after a family requested to keep goats in its backyard. The Ellisville City Council on Wednesday decided not to immediately force the Munnerlyn family to remove the animals. Council members are expected to take up the issue again Nov. 19...
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Used-car GPS helps police find abducted woman
(National News ~ 11/07/14)
PHILADELPHIA -- A woman snatched off the streets was rescued with the help of a GPS tracking device that had been installed on the suspect's car by the dealer in case it needed to be repossessed, authorities said Thursday. It was the latest arrest made possible by the surveillance technology that is seemingly everywhere nowadays. And it involved not just GPS but surveillance video, traffic-camera imagery and a left-behind cellphone...
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GOP eager to move on Keystone XL, taxes
(National News ~ 11/07/14)
WASHINGTON -- House Speaker John Boehner on Thursday sketched out an agenda for the new, all-Republican Congress, promising approval of the Keystone XL pipeline and changes in the health care law while issuing a warning to President Barack Obama on immigration...
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Southeast students' art will be exhibited
(Entertainment ~ 11/07/14)
Members of three Southeast Missouri State University Department of Art student organizations will feature their art in an exhibition that will display work completed during students' courses and independent studies. The three organizations -- Art Guild, American Institute of Graphic Art and Clay Club -- will show ceramics, digital art, sculptures and graphic design. This is the first time the organizations have exhibited their works together...
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Jackson native gets Hollywood's attention with novels
(Entertainment ~ 11/07/14)
A new writer may be coming to the Hollywood scene. Jackson native Randy McWilson last month published the first of four installments of his novel "Back to Normal: Paradigm Rift," and with a little luck, he's hoping to see it hit the big screen. McWilson began "Paradigm Rift" as a screenplay, and from there, the idea quickly grew...
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First Friday Coffee swaps out speakers
(Local News ~ 11/07/14)
The Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce's First Friday Coffee event has a program change in store for today. Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster was set to speak, but canceled Monday, according to chamber staff. The cancellation happened days after the New York Times reported Koster was one of many state attorneys general possibly influenced by campaign contributions and lobbyists. ...
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A century of offering books
(Local News ~ 11/07/14)
Michael Edwards, 8, picks out "The Fire Thief" with his grandmother Pat Edwards on Thursday at the Cape Girardeau Public Library. One hundred years ago today, a library opened in the Ellingood Building at Themis and Spanish streets in Cape Girardeau that served as the precursor to the Cape Girardeau Public Library...
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Youth deer harvest down 3 percent in Missouri
(Local News ~ 11/07/14)
Last weekend's cold, frosty conditions were nearly ideal for hunting, but the harvest for the first segment of the youth deer season was down from a year ago. Youngsters killed 18,091 deer statewide, a 3 percent drop from last year's 18,676. Even with the drop, the harvest was the third-largest since the season was split into two segments in 2008...
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River City Players present 'Dracula'
(Entertainment ~ 11/07/14)
Halloween may be behind us, but that doesn't mean the fright, dread and panic have to end. "Dracula" is in town. While the River City Players' production of "Dracula" is in keeping with the classic story by Bram Stoker, this production, with the script by Crane Johnson, is described as a fast-moving version with heightened action...
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Jackson takes boys, girls cross country teams to state
(High School Sports ~ 11/07/14)
When the Jackson cross country team began its season, coach Andrea Talley could not have predicted her team would fare so well. According to Talley, the Indians had struggled to "gel" over the summer and the idea of advancing to the state meet seemed like a long shot for Jackson.
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Tarasenko, Blues stay red hot with 4-3 win over New Jersey
(Professional Sports ~ 11/07/14)
ST. LOUIS -- Vladimir Tarasenko stretched his goal-scoring streak to four games and the St. Louis Blues extended their NHL-best winning streak to seven with a 4-3 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Thursday night. Jake Allen made 24 saves for the Blues and ran his shutout streak to 184 minutes before giving up his first goal in two weeks...
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Southeast Missouri State football looks to snap three-game losing streak at Tennessee Tech
(College Sports ~ 11/07/14)
Nine of the past 11 meetings between the Southeast Missouri State football team and Tennessee Tech have been decided by a margin of seven points or less. One of the two exceptions came last year when Tennessee Tech picked up its first conference win of the season with a 41-16 defeat of the Redhawks...
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First Friday receptions 11/7/14
(Entertainment ~ 11/07/14)
It will feature wood earrings by Colorado artist John Murphee. 821A Broadway, 334-8530 It will feature the artwork of Wanakee Pugh through Nov. 29. Reception runs from 5 to 9 p.m. Also, Bill Bradley will perform from 5 to 9 p.m. Dancers from Southeast Missouri State University will give a preview of "Fall for Dance."...
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Bad first date: Woman takes man's wallet
(National News ~ 11/07/14)
WILSONVILLE, Ore. -- A 23-year-old man met a woman for the first time in person Monday night after they talked online. She hopped into his vehicle at a restaurant and suggested he buy her a milkshake. Sgt. Dan Kraus said the man got two $1 bills in change and put them into his wallet, which he left on the center console. Kraus says the woman grabbed the wallet, got out of the car and ran away. Police arrested her early Tuesday and recovered the wallet -- with the two $1 bills inside...
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Best Bet: Mississippi River Hills Wine Trail
(Entertainment ~ 11/07/14)
The Mississippi River Hills Wine Trail will host its two-day Taste of the Holidays event from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Each of the wineries will serve a holiday dish paired with one of its wines. The four trail wineries are Apple Creek Vineyard and Winery in Friedheim, Hemman Winery in Brazeau, Missouri, The Barrens Winery in Perryville, Missouri, and Hunter Valley Winery in Cape Girardeau. More information, a map and tickets are available at mississippiriverhillswinetrail.com...
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AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd accused of dirty deeds for hire
(Entertainment ~ 11/07/14)
WELLINGTON, New Zealand -- Australian rock band AC/DC says the arrest of its drummer in an alleged murder-for-hire plot won't affect its upcoming tour or album release. Phil Rudd, a band member for nearly three decades, was accused Thursday of trying to arrange two killings as well as possession of drugs...
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Southeast celebrates 75th year for Kent Library
(Editorial ~ 11/07/14)
In a world where electronic devices provide much information, it's easy to overlook libraries. But our local libraries are treasures for infomation-seekers. Today Southeast Missouri State University celebrates Kent Library's 75th anniversary. The library, which is positioned across from Academic Hall on campus, is more than a building with books. There are places to study, research and, yes, read...
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An opportunity to help rural small businesses
(Column ~ 11/07/14)
An opportunity to help rural small businesses The most difficult opportunity is sometimes the one that's right in front of you. And in every rural town across the Mississippi River Delta region there is an opportunity, namely, an economic opportunity, that all of us need to do a better job at seeing: helping small business owners and entrepreneurs access affordable capital...
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Civil War officer receives Medal of Honor
(National News ~ 11/07/14)
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama on Thursday recognized the heroism of a Union Army officer who was killed during the Battle of Gettysburg, an honor that was more than 150 years in the making. Obama said he was mindful that he may not be president today if it weren't for the bravery of First Lt. Alonzo H. Cushing and his fellow troops as he awarded First Lt. Alonzo H. Cushing a posthumous Medal of Honor...
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Time for common sense about time: Look to China
(Column ~ 11/07/14)
Time for common sense about time: Look to China There are many reasons to think about China. For one thing, it has a huge and growing population. It has a huge and growing economy (No. 1 in the world as of last month). It has a huge and growing military. It owns a huge and growing amount of foreign debt, particularly U.S. debt...
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Trey Parsons
(Obituary ~ 11/07/14)
DEXTER, Mo. -- C.H. "Trey" Parsons III, 47, of Dexter departed this life Sunday, Nov. 2, 2014. He was born May 3, 1967, in Cape Girardeau, oldest son of C.H. and Betty Sue Parsons Jr. He and Kathryn Elizabeth Matthes were married Dec. 29, 1994. Trey graduated from Dexter High School in 1985. ...
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Barbara Dirnberger
(Obituary ~ 11/07/14)
Barbara Allen Dirnberger, 63, of Cape Girardeau passed away peacefully Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014, at Ratliff Care Center, with family and the support of Southeast Hospice by her side. She was born June 8, 1951, at Fredericktown, Missouri, to Billy N. and Pearl E. Ferguson Huffman. She and Glen Dirnberger were married May 23, 1997, at St. Lawrence Church in New Hamburg, Missouri...
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Out of the past 11/7/14
(Out of the Past ~ 11/07/14)
A broken natural gas line near William Street and Henderson Avenue forces authorities to wake up nine families around 3 a.m. as a precautionary measure; Union Electric workers have gas restored by 5 a.m. Real estate broker Gerald McElrath last night accused the Jackson Board of Aldermen of discriminating against him by refusing to reconsider rezoning his property at 810 U.S. ...
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Births 11/7/14
(Births ~ 11/07/14)
Powderly Son to Nicholas Edward and Megan Elizabeth Powderly of Chaffee, Missouri, Southeast Hospital, 1:42 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2014. Name, Lucas William. Weight, 7 pounds, 9 ounces. Second son. Mrs. Powderly is the former Megan McFerron, daughter of William and Alice McFerron of Chaffee. She is employed at Chaffee Head Start. Powderly is the son of Joe and Debbie Dennis of Chaffee. He is employed at Semo Box Co...
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