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Local health center promotes National Public Health Week
(Local News ~ 04/06/15)
The Cape Girardeau County Public Health Center is celebrating National Public Health Week with a range of activities for the public. National Public Health Week is celebrated this year today through April 12. Each year, the American Public Health Association sets aside a week to remind Americans about the importance of public health in their lives. ...
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Voters approve forgoing elections in tiny towns
(Local News ~ 04/06/15)
Becoming a member of a municipal board just became a little easier in several small Southeast Missouri towns, as voters on Tuesday approved forgoing yearly elections for uncontested seats. In Cape Girardeau County, Allenville, Gordonville, Oak Ridge, Pocahontas and Whitewater, voters approved no longer holding annual municipal elections when the number of candidates who file for a particular office equals the number of positions to be filled. ...
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Turnout expected to be low in Tuesday's election
(Local News ~ 04/06/15)
While the number of items on the ballot vary from county to county, area election officials all predict voter turnout for Tuesday's election will remain low. April elections don't often see strong participation numbers unless "something heavy is on the ballot," said Cape Girardeau County Clerk Kara Clark Summers...
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Tensions flare as Missouri GOP brings gun debate to cities
(State News ~ 04/06/15)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Conservative lawmakers this year are taking the push to strip limits on owning and carrying guns from rural areas to urban Missouri, the latest front for debate on gun rights in the state that comes months after voters further enshrined gun rights in the constitution...
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Paint for a Cause creates new art, helps Safe House for Women
(Local News ~ 04/06/15)
Looking at the partially completed canvas in Aaron Horrell's studio, it's difficult to envision what the final product is going to look like. And that's what he's excited about. Horrell is a local artist, having been in the Painted Wren Art Gallery in Bilderbach's Art Plaza in downtown Cape Girardeau since 2011. He said it's taken him this long to think of a good idea to help a local not-for-profit group. After a stamp of approval from his wife, it's finally a reality...
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City council to OK pact to move railroad
(Local News ~ 04/06/15)
Monday night's Cape Girardeau City Council meeting will cover a variety of topics, from floodwall projects and state transportation funding to public art. Two resolutions related to floodwall repairs are up for consideration on the consent agenda. The city plans to enter into an agreement with Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway to move about 600 feet of railroad seven feet west of the wall. ...
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Southeast Missouri State baseball team survives 13-inning thriller vs. Austin Peay
(College Sports ~ 04/06/15)
It took four innings of shutout baseball, but Southeast pinch-hitter Nolan Fisher laced a 3-2 curveball just out of the reach of APSU third baseman Logan Gray, giving the Redhawks a 12-11 walk-off win in 13 innings and securing a 2-1 series win for Southeast.
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City to seek approval to overhaul Jackson water system
(Local News ~ 04/06/15)
On Aug. 4, Jackson residents will vote to adopt a plan for an overhaul of the city's water system. Public works director Rodney Bollinger said the proposed upgrades and associated water system improvement bond issue that will finance them are necessary for the city to keep up with increasing demands on the system as Jackson grows...
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Mayfield Cultural Center Looking to Preserve Local History
(Submitted Story ~ 04/06/15)
Looking back on the good ole days' can bring both enjoyment and inspiration. The Mayfield Cultural Center is asking you to look through your family's photographs and films that show life here in the county before 1930. They are seeking old photographs and historical items to be displayed during the upcoming 25th Annual Mississippi River Valley Scenic Drive and possibly for inclusion in a short film...
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Old McKendree Chapel Benefit Concert
(Submitted Story ~ 04/06/15)
On April 26 at 6:30 pm, there will be a benefit concert for Old McKendree Chapel. The concert is free to the public and everyone is invited. There will be a mix of talent and music from area Christian musicians. We will have traditional and contemporary music both, and it will be a very fun and worshipful evening...
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Cape Central Middle School Fifth Grade Students of the Month
(Submitted Photo ~ 04/06/15)
Cape Central Middle School fifth grade Students of the Month for March, from left: (front row) Kenan Bell, Marsellas Odomes, Jacob Gary, Rileigh Stevens and Madason Wells; (second row) Alex Neikirk, Nicholas Stearns, Camille Malo, Katherine Ingram and Breiana Harris; (third row) Nate Margenthaler, Ethan Kight and Kiara Parker. SoutheastHEALTH recognizes these students in its role as Central Middle School's Partner in Education...
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Cape Central Middle School Sixth Grade Students of the Month
(Submitted Photo ~ 04/06/15)
Cape Central Middle School sixth grade Students of the Month for March, from left:(front row) Destiny Jones and Sophia Jones; (second row) Sa'Miya Johnson and Elizabeth Turk; (third row) Erika Hughes, Adrienne Vincent, Jocelyn King and Jenna McAbee; (fourth row) Paul Kitchen, Veronica Garrett, Grayson Jones and Kayleigh Turk. SoutheastHEALTH recognizes these students in its role as Central Middle School's Partner in Education...
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Cosmic Reunion Coming this Memorial Day
(Submitted Story ~ 04/06/15)
Coming this Memorial Day: Cosmic Reunion, a 3 Day Arts + Music Festival 20+ Live Musical Acts including Tributes to: The Grateful Dead, Led Zepplin, Pink Floyd + Sublime Free Craft Vending -- Local Art to View + Buy, and Opportunities to Sell Your Wares...
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Poplar Bluff may give city manager more power in debt talks
(Local News ~ 04/06/15)
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. -- The Poplar Bluff City Council is expected to take action today on a policy that will assign responsibilities to the city manager in future debt negotiations and outline how the city will fulfill remaining conditions of a contract with the Eight Points development group...
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Scott County seeks renewal of sales tax
(Local News ~ 04/06/15)
When it came to passing the Scott County sales tax, Scott County presiding commissioner Jamie Burger said communication was key. On the Scott County ballot for Tuesday's general municipal election, county residents will decide whether to renew that half-cent sales tax in exchange for no county-imposed property taxes...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 04/06/15)
Today is Monday, April 6, the 96th day of 2015. There are 269 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On April 6, 1965, the United States launched Intelsat I, also known as the "Early Bird" communications satellite, into geosynchronous orbit...
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Well adjusted: Could chiropractic care fit into your treatment plan?
(04/06/15)
Think your stiff joints and achy back are a normal part of getting older? Well, it shouldn't be that way. Remember, pain is the body's way of telling you something is not right, and you should never think of pain as "normal," says Dr. Greg Pursley, chiropractor at PC Wellness Centers in Cape Girardeau...
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Hitting the gym? Tips to save on gym membership costs
(04/06/15)
NEW YORK -- The start of each new year sees a healthy uptick in sign-ups at gyms and specialized studios offering such things as Pilates, kickboxing and yoga. But money-saving expert Andrea Woroch in Bakersfield, California, says recent statistics show 67 percent of people who join don't use their memberships at all...
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Dog play: When is the roughhousing too rough?
(04/06/15)
Going to the dog park has become something dog owners think they almost have to do. "Our society has gone from thinking dog play is fun to thinking dog play is vital," says Robin Bennett, co-author of "Off-Leash Dog Play: A Complete Guide to Safety and Fun."...
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What's for dinner? 10 fresh ideas for using slow-cooker pulled chicken and pork
(04/06/15)
Lots of people love their slow cookers. Just as many folks don't. We tend to be in the latter group. Not because we don't appreciate the dump-and-go convenience. And we certainly enjoy being greeted at the end of the day by delicious smells before we've even taken off our coats...
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The outdoorsy artist: Dawn Melka combines two of her favorite things -- art and animals
(04/06/15)
Dawn Melka, a lifelong artist who lives in Uniontown, Missouri, works with many different types of art media, including paint, clay and felt. She draws much of her inspiration from the animals around her. "I work in many mediums, always trying new things, but for the most part, I paint animals and still-life objects, " says Melka. "My choice of medium is acrylic paints. I also create with polymer clay, covering items such as pens, wine glasses and beads, etc."...
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Verna Trickey
(Obituary ~ 04/06/15)
Graveside service for Verna Lee Trickey, 90, of Longview, Texas, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Jonesboro Memorial Park in Jonesboro, Arkansas. The service is under the direction of Welch Funeral Home, 4619 Judson Road, Longview. Verna passed away Friday, April 3, 2015...
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Congressional votes for April 3
(Local News ~ 04/06/15)
There were 11 key votes in the Senate last week, and 22 roll call votes. The House was not in session. The most important Senate vote was to pass a government budget for fiscal 2016. The House and Senate are now in recess, and scheduled to return to session on April 13...
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Cape Girardeau fire report 4/5/15
(Police/Fire Report ~ 04/06/15)
CAPE GIRARDEAU The Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls Thursday: n Medical assist calls were made on: William Street at 11:44 a.m.; North Main Street at 4:20 p.m.; South Fountain Street at 5:37 p.m.; and East Rodney Drive at 8:15 p.m...
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Cape Girardeau City Council agenda 4/6/15
(Local News ~ 04/06/15)
Cape Girardeau City Council City hall 401 Independence St. Study session, 5 p.m. today n No action will be taken during the study session. Items for discussion n Cape Girardeau School Board -- Superintendent Jim Welker and assistant superintendent Neil Glass...
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Indiana faces long road to restore image after backlash over law
(National News ~ 04/06/15)
INDIANAPOLIS -- Indiana tourism agencies are rolling out campaigns emphasizing everyone is welcome, but it might not be enough to restore the state's battered image quickly after a backlash over its religious objections law. An uproar sparked by fears the law would allow discrimination against gays and lesbians led a few convention organizers and performers to cancel events and some state and local governments to ban travel to the state last week. ...
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Top Mormons outline support for marriage for man-woman only
(National News ~ 04/06/15)
SALT LAKE CITY -- Mormon leaders vowed to be a leading advocate for the belief marriage is an institution exclusive to a man and a woman during the religion's biannual conference Saturday that also included two rare events. The first came when the conference kicked off without the usual welcoming address from church president Thomas S. Monson, 87, who days earlier also missed a meeting with President Barack Obama while he was in Utah...
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Pope, thousands brave rain for Easter in St. Peter's Square
(International News ~ 04/06/15)
VATICAN CITY -- In an Easter peace wish, Pope Francis on Sunday praised the framework nuclear agreement with Iran as an opportunity to make the world safer while expressing deep worry about bloodshed in Libya, Yemen, Syria, Iraq, Nigeria and elsewhere in Africa...
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Out of the past: April 6
(Out of the Past ~ 04/06/15)
More than 500 people gathered at the Arena Building last night to pay tribute to the man who founded Mid-America Teen Challenge. The Rev. Herb Meppelink has headed Teen Challenge for the past 17 years. He is leaving the local program next month to become the National Teen Challenge department secretary and representative...
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Tax refunds for many affected by health law
(National News ~ 04/06/15)
WASHINGTON -- As the April 15 tax deadline nears, people who got help paying for health insurance under President Barack Obama's law are seeing the direct effect on their refunds -- hundreds of dollars, for better or worse. The law offers tax credits so people without access to job-based health insurance can buy private coverage. Because these subsidies are tied to income, consumers must accurately estimate what they will make for the coming year...
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Jackson police report 4/6/2015
(Police/Fire Report ~ 04/06/15)
Summonses n Robert A. Mazzanti, 57, of Jackson was issued a summons for failure to register a motor vehicle. n Lisa A. Nagel, 53, of Jackson was issued a summons for failure to register a motor vehicle. Miscellaneous n Check the welfare was requested in the 2500 block of Saint Andrews Court...
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Scott City fire report 4/6/2015
(Police/Fire Report ~ 04/06/15)
March 27 n Medical calls were made on: River Road at 12:10 p.m.; Fifth Street West at 6:14 p.m. March 28 n At 12:41 p.m., a medical call was made on Sycamore Street. March 29 n At 5:45 a.m., an alarm on Emma Street. n At 2:14 p.m., a medical call was made on Interstate 55 and Route M...
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Easter experience
(Local News ~ 04/06/15)
ABOVE: "The Sacrifice," one of eight interactive stations in the "Journey to the Cross Easter Experience," invited visitors to drive a nail into the cross in worshipful reverence Sunday at Cape Bible Chapel. BELOW: Nate Roth and his mother, Andrea Roth, count coins at "The Betrayal" station while reflecting on "Would it be worth it?" as they walked through the "Journey to the Cross Easter Experience."...
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Sen. Blunt to make stop in Marble Hill on Tuesday
(Local News ~ 04/06/15)
U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt will make a stop Tuesday in Marble Hill, Missouri, to discuss Environmental Protection Agency regulations with Bollinger County government officials. Blunt is touring the state to meet on several issues with school and government officials, according to a schedule released by his office...
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Writer of Rolling Stone article on alleged rape apologizes
(National News ~ 04/06/15)
RICHMOND, Va. -- The author of a discredited Rolling Stone magazine article about an alleged rape on the University of Virginia campus has apologized for failing to verify the victim's story. In a statement sent to The Associated Press, Sabrina Erdely said she "did not go far enough to verify" the story of the victim, who was named "Jackie" in the Nov. 14 story titled "A Rape on Campus."...
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Israel prepares to lobby against Iran deal
(International News ~ 04/06/15)
JERUSALEM -- Israel's prime minister on Sunday urged world powers to step up pressure on Iran as they finalize a nuclear deal in the coming months, saying there was time to improve what he said was a flawed framework agreement reached last week. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's appearances on American TV news programs Sunday signaled the launch of what is expected to be a lobbying effort to scuttle or reshape a deal he has criticized as "bad" and a threat to Israel's existence...
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Giant atom smasher starts up after 2-year shutdown
(International News ~ 04/06/15)
BERLIN -- The world's biggest particle accelerator is back in action after a two-year shutdown and upgrade, embarking on a new mission scientists hope could give them a look into the unseen dark universe. Scientists at the European Organization for Nuclear Research, or CERN, on Sunday shot two particle beams through the Large Hadron Collider's 16.8-mile tunnel beneath the Swiss-French border near Geneva...
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Black River Coliseum struggles to stay profitable
(Local News ~ 04/06/15)
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. -- Poplar Bluff paid less than $28,000 in artist fees to host new country music artist Miranda Lambert in 2010 on her first headlining tour. Lambert's fee had climbed to $350,000 by the time she performed in Cape Girardeau in 2015...
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Automating the customer service experience: What does it mean for the service industry?
(Business ~ 04/06/15)
Many among us don't remember a time when ATMs were rare and banking took place face-to-face across a counter. There was a time when checking in for a flight or for a night at a hotel involved paper, people and patience. The first ATM made its debut at Barclay's Bank in London in 1967. Supermarket self-checkout stations were introduced in the 1990s and now are in use not only at grocery stores, but also at a range of big-box retailers...
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Business notebook: Perryville KOA becomes Jellystone Park franchise
(Business ~ 04/06/15)
A campground in Perryville, Missouri, is reopening under a new name and management. The Perryville KOA campground now is a Jellystone Park Camp-Resort and will hold an official grand opening Memorial Day weekend, according to a news release. The park has 90 sites for RV and tent camping and will have upgrades with the reopening, including improved water, sewer and electrical hookups; a remodeled park store and restrooms; landscaping; and re-graveled campsites. ...
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Wainwright, Cardinals beat Cubs 3-0 on opening night
(Professional Sports ~ 04/06/15)
CHICAGO -- Same ol' Cubbies. Same old Cardinals, too. At least for one game. Adam Wainwright threw six sharp innings to outpitch Jon Lester, and St. Louis handed new Chicago manager Joe Maddon a 3-0 loss Sunday night in the major league opener. Jason Heyward had three hits in his St. Louis debut and Matt Holliday drove in two runs for the NL Central champions. Throw in Matt Carpenter's two hits at new-look Wrigley Field, and the top third of the Cardinals' lineup went 7 for 14 with three RBIs...
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Blues edge Blackhawks 2-1 to move into 1st in Central
(Professional Sports ~ 04/06/15)
CHICAGO -- The St. Louis Blues are primed to grind out the regular season and head into the playoffs on a high note. Olli Jokinen and David Backes scored in the second period as the Blues beat the Chicago Blackhawks 2-1 on Sunday night for their third straight win to move into first place in the Central Division...
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Police adds app, another form of communicating
(Editorial ~ 04/06/15)
When some public institutions and officials say they want to better communicate with their constituents it's too often lip service. The idea of better communication is important in any line of communication, but it is easier said than done. In the public realm, an essential aspect to communication is adjusting to technology, and opening communication lines with new platforms...
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Speak Out 4/6/15
(Speak Out ~ 04/06/15)
** Good care; ** ISIS score; ** Very punny; ** Reduce districts; ** Less is more; ** Poor saving; ** 'Memphis'; ** Monumental; ** Driving; ** Pretty please?; ** Safety first
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'Disorderly' goat nabbed after head-butting door
(National News ~ 04/06/15)
PARAMUS, N.J. -- A "disorderly" goat has been corralled in northern New Jersey, and authorities are trying to determine who owns the wayward animal. Two police officers nabbed the small white goat shortly after 5 p.m. Saturday. The department says on its Facebook page it responded to "calls of a disorderly goat head-butting a door." Officers captured the goat as it was running in the roadway. Authorities suspect the animal escaped from a local residence...
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Gunman in Kenyan massacre was official's son
(International News ~ 04/06/15)
GARISSA, Kenya -- One of the gunmen who killed 148 people at a college in Kenya was identified Sunday as the law-school- educated son of a Kenyan government official, underscoring the inroads Islamic extremists have made in recruiting young people to carry out attacks against their own country...
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People on the move 4/6/15
(Business ~ 04/06/15)
Richard R. Cuba, certified wealth strategist at Cuba Financial Group in Cape Girardeau, recently attended Circle of Excellence meetings in Aruba, where he met with senior management of the First Allied and Cetera Financial Group. Cuba, according to a news release, is a member of the adviser group Chairman's Emeritus Council, which serves the group for First Allied Securities Inc., and First Allied Advisory Inc...
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Cape Girardeau police report 4/6/2015
(Police/Fire Report ~ 04/06/15)
Arrests n Three juveniles were taken into custody on suspicion of burglary and theft at 1320 West Cape Rock Drive. n Donald L. Hunsaker, 49, of Cape Girardeau was arrested on a Cape Girardeau warrant for failure to appear and failure to secure load...
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Prayer 4/6/15
(Prayer ~ 04/06/15)
O Lord, may we be still and know that You are God. Amen.
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Charleston in bloom: Annual Dogwood-Azalea Festival set for April 16 to 19
(04/06/15)
The 47th annual Dogwood-Azalea Festival will take place Thursday, April 16, through Sunday, April 19, in Charleston, Missouri. "The event takes place rain or shine," says Karen Teeters, executive director of the Charleston Chamber of Commerce and coordinator of the Dogwood-Azalea Festival...
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Dr. Kendra Skinner exudes passion, determination as leader
(Business ~ 04/06/15)
As a leader, Dr. Kendra Skinner acknowledged there was always room to learn something new and continually better herself. Skinner came to Southeast Missouri State University in 2004 to act as the associate director for student and staff development, and in 2014, she was appointed to her current position as the director of residence life...
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Dress it up: Fresh spring projects that won't break the bank
(04/06/15)
Editor's Note: Susan Hall's name has been corrected below. On a recent cloudy morning, Rebekah Howell was doing some shopping. On her mind was her son's bedroom and how she might brighten it up. She was making her decorating decisions 25 cents at a time...
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