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Subway suspends ties with spokesman Fogle
(National News ~ 07/08/15)
ZIONSVILLE, Ind. -- FBI agents and Indiana State Police raided the home of Subway restaurant spokesman Jared Fogle on Tuesday, removing electronics from the property and searching the house with a police dog, two months after the then-executive director of Fogle's foundation was arrested on child pornography charges...
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Scott City school meal program lost $37,000, superintendent says
(Local News ~ 07/08/15)
At a Scott City School Board meeting Tuesday, superintendent Brian Lee said the district lost more than $37,000 for its meal program last year -- a difference of nearly $40,000 from the previous fiscal year. In the 2013-2014 school year, the district made about $1,700 on the school meal program, he said. But in the 2014-2015 school year, the district lost $37,377, Lee said...
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Saint Francis adds new executive
(Local News ~ 07/08/15)
The Saint Francis Healthcare System this week announced the addition of an executive vice president for its leadership team and the hiring of an Illinois Catholic hospital's CEO. Maryann Reese, CEO of St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Belleville, Illinois, since 2011, soon will become Saint Francis' executive vice president and chief operating officer -- a role new to the health system's management structure...
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Bobcat kills four kittens at area man's home
(Local News ~ 07/08/15)
A man from the Marble Hill, Missouri, area shot and killed an intruder on his property Friday night -- but not before the trespassing bobcat killed four domestic kittens. Larry Wiseheart returned home from dinner just after 9 p.m. Friday to find a bobcat had gotten into a small dog run on the back porch where the couple was housing a mother cat and several kittens...
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Area counties issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples
(Local News ~ 07/08/15)
Counties across Southeast Missouri now are issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples. A June 26 U.S. Supreme Court ruling legalized same-sex marriage nationwide, but many counties in Missouri did not begin issuing licenses immediately. Some cited religious objections or the decision to wait out the 25 days until the ruling officially took effect. ...
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Alnutt is confident in Southeast Missouri State's commitment to athletics
(College Sports ~ 07/08/15)
The parting athletic director believes the ingredients are in place for success.
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Four Generations of the Hacker Family Gather on the 4th of July
(Submitted Photo ~ 07/08/15)
Four generations of the Hacker Family are represented in this photo taken on the 4th of July. Pictured are Earl and Delores Hacker of Uniontown, MO, Karen Hacker Sutterer of Fruitland, MO, Amanda Sutterer Root and Issac Root of Houston, TX.
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Purple Coneflowers
(Submitted Photo ~ 07/08/15)
My wife's pretty Purple Coneflowers
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Today in History
(National News ~ 07/08/15)
Today is Wednesday, July 8, the 189th day of 2015. There are 176 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On July 8, 1776, Col. John Nixon gave the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence, outside the State House (now Independence Hall) in Philadelphia...
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The crazy GOP field
(Column ~ 07/08/15)
The ever-increasing field of GOP presidential candidates has either become a laughingstock or a display of the diversity and depth within the Republican ranks. Regardless of your view concerning this rush of GOP candidates, even for die-hards, this early campaign is difficult to follow...
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Disabilities law example of bipartisan success
(Editorial ~ 07/08/15)
Doing the right thing has trumped partisanship, as Gov. Jay Nixon has signed legislation that will go a long way in helping Missourians with disabilities. Senate Bill 174 will allow family members of people with special needs to open tax-exempt savings accounts for their loved ones...
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Out of the past: July 8
(Out of the Past ~ 07/08/15)
The Rev. Barry L. Pfanstiel is installed as associate pastor of St. Andrew Lutheran Church in the afternoon; the sermon for the celebration is preached by the Rev. Roger Leenerts of St. Louis, executive secretary of Home Missions for the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod...
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Groups call for Hindu, vegan displays at Arkansas Capitol
(National News ~ 07/08/15)
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- The Arkansas Capitol lawn could soon get crowded: Existing statues that honor Confederate soldiers, fallen firefighters and the nine black children who integrated Little Rock Central High School might be joined shortly by tributes for vegans, a monkey-faced deity and a cloven-hoofed demon...
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Religious beliefs, gay rights clash in court case over cake
(National News ~ 07/08/15)
DENVER -- A case that tests the boundaries of religious freedom and gay rights came to the Colorado Court of Appeals on Tuesday, with a suburban Denver baker urging judges not to force him to make cakes for same-sex couples because it would violate his beliefs...
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California right-to-die bill stalls in blow to movement
(National News ~ 07/08/15)
SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- In a blow to the right-to-die movement, California lawmakers Tuesday dropped one of the strongest legislative efforts in the U.S. to allow terminally ill patients to legally end their lives. The move came despite pleas involving the case of Brittany Maynard, who moved from the San Francisco Bay Area to Oregon, which has a right-to-die law, when she was 29 so she could die on her own terms after a brain cancer diagnosis...
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Missouri to require business notification of tax changes
(State News ~ 07/08/15)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Missouri's tax collection agency soon will need to notify affected businesses when there are changes in sales tax policy once a bill signed Monday by Democratic Gov. Jay Nixon takes effect. Bill sponsor and Lee's Summit Republican Sen. Will Kraus, who is running for secretary of state in 2016, said the measure will end what he called notification by audit...
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Greece gets until Sunday for proposals to stave off collapse
(International News ~ 07/08/15)
BRUSSELS -- Frustrated eurozone leaders fearing for the future of their currency gave Greece's prime minister a last-minute chance Tuesday to come up with a viable proposal on how to save his country from financial ruin. Overcoming their surprise when Alexis Tsipras failed to present a detailed reform blueprint, the leaders reluctantly agreed to a final summit Sunday, saying the days leading to it could give both sides an opportunity to stave off collapse of the struggling but defiant member nation.. ...
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Pope presses environment message in bio-diverse Ecuador
(International News ~ 07/08/15)
QUITO, Ecuador -- Pope Francis challenged Latin America's youth to take up his environmental protection campaign Tuesday, saying the defense of God's creation isn't just a recommendation, but a requirement. Francis appeal, delivered at Quito's Catholic University, is relevant for Ecuador, a Pacific nation that is home of one of the world's most species-diverse ecosystems in the Galapagos Islands and Amazon rain forest, but is an OPEC country heavily dependent on oil extraction...
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Harry Shearer back at 'The Simpsons' after contract dispute
(Entertainment ~ 07/08/15)
NEW YORK -- Harry Shearer and his many voices are returning to "The Simpsons" after a contentious contract dispute. Dueling tweets in May between Shearer and "Simpsons" executive producer Al Jean suggested Shearer might leave the Fox cartoon series, where he has voiced key characters since it debuted in 1989...
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South Carolina Senate gives final OK to rebel flag removal
(National News ~ 07/08/15)
COLUMBIA, S.C. -- The South Carolina Senate gave final approval Tuesday to removing the Confederate flag from the Capitol grounds. But across the hall in the South Carolina House, Republicans quietly sought a way to make a last stand to preserve some kind of symbol honoring Southern ancestors at the Statehouse...
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2 killed when F-16, small plane collide
(National News ~ 07/08/15)
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. -- An F-16 fighter jet smashed into a small plane Tuesday over South Carolina, killing two people and raining down plane parts and debris over a wide swath of marshes and rice fields. The two people aboard the smaller Cessna were killed, and the plane was destroyed, National Transportation Safety Board spokesman Peter Knudson said. The pilot of the F-16 ejected and "is apparently uninjured," he said...
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Missouri law allows tax exemption for stillbirths
(State News ~ 07/08/15)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Missouri is joining at least one other state in offering a tax exemption for stillbirths, after Democratic Gov. Jay Nixon signed a law allowing it starting this year. The measure will allow a one-time exemption of $1,200 from a parent's income -- the same amount taxpayers can claim for each dependent on tax returns. Arizona appears to be the only other state with a similar tax policy, although that's difficult to track...
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Ameren work will narrow lanes at intersection
(Local News ~ 07/08/15)
Ameren will begin work Thursday installing a gas regulator station just north of the Independence Street and East Rodney Drive intersection in Cape Girardeau. The work is expected to continue for one week, weather permitting, the city announced. During construction, north- and southbound travel lanes will be shifted and narrowed to allow Ameren to work on the east side of East Rodney Drive. ...
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Today is voter registration deadline for Aug. 4 election
(Local News ~ 07/08/15)
Today is the last day to register to vote before the Aug. 4 election. Those who wish to register can do so in person at their local county clerk's office -- the election authority -- or to submit an application via mail. Mail-in applications must be postmarked by today to be accepted...
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City official to talk about transportation projects
(Local News ~ 07/08/15)
Trae Bertrand, a representative of the public information committee on the city of Cape Girardeau's Transportation Trust Fund, will give a presentation on proposed transportation projects at July's First Friday Coffee. The monthly meeting is hosted by the Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce at Isle Casino's event center...
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Scott City fire report 7/8/15
(Police/Fire Report ~ 07/08/15)
The Scott City Fire Department responded to the following calls: n At 4:17 p.m., a medical assist on East First Street. n At 1:47 a.m., an alarm sounding on East Maple Street. n At 6:54 p.m., a medical assist on Park Avenue. n At 3:34 a.m., a medical assist on Arlington Drive...
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Jackson police report 7/8/15
(Police/Fire Report ~ 07/08/15)
The Jackson Police Department released the following items. n Anthony L. Sinks, 37, of Cape Girardeau was issued a summons for failure to register a motor vehicle. n Courtney F. Denny, 20, of Park Hills, Missouri, was issued a summons for failure to register a motor vehicle...
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Cape Girardeau police report 7/8/15
(Police/Fire Report ~ 07/08/15)
The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. n Andrea Danielle Burton, 19, of Thebes, Illinois, was arrested on suspicion of stealing at Wal-Mart, 3439 William St. n Michael Danny William Hardin Jr., 18, 707 Broadway, was arrested on suspicion of stealing at Wal-Mart, 3439 William St...
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Judy Ryan
(Obituary ~ 07/08/15)
Hisako O. "Judy" Ryan, 83, of Cape Girardeau died Monday, July 6, 2015, at Southeast Hospital. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until service time Friday at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Donny Ford officiating. Entombment will be in Cape County Memorial Park Mausoleum...
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Sandra McDowell
(Obituary ~ 07/08/15)
Sandra J. McDowell, 72, of Cape Girardeau died Monday, July 6, 2015, at Life Care Center of Cape Girardeau. Visitation will be from noon until service time today at Ford and Sons Sprigg Street Funeral Home. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. today at the funeral home, with the Rev. Al Flohr officiating. Burial will be in Kenyon Cemetery at Delta...
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Wanda Keith
(Obituary ~ 07/08/15)
CAIRO, Ill. -- Wanda L. "Granny" Keith, 85, of Cairo died Monday, July 6, 2015, at Charleston Manor in Charleston, Missouri. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Crain Funeral Home in Cairo. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with the Revs. Larry Potts and Buddy Walls officiating. Burial will be in Beechwood Cemetery in Mounds, Illinois...
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Narciso Cuellar
(Obituary ~ 07/08/15)
Narciso "Cecil" Cuellar Sr., 69, of Jackson died Monday, July 6, 2015, in Champaign, Illinois. Visitation will be 1 p.m. to service time Saturday at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Entombment will be in Cape County Memorial Park Mausoleum in Cape Girardeau...
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Glenn Brown
(Obituary ~ 07/08/15)
Glenn Edward Brown, 66, of Jackson passed away Monday, June 29, 2015, at his home. He was born Nov. 1, 1948, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, to Leo and Leona Omega Randel Brown. He and Linda Gail Romine were married Feb. 14, 1987, at Belleview, Missouri...
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Ron Baker
(Obituary ~ 07/08/15)
Ron Baker, 59, of Scott City died Tuesday, July 7, 2015, in Silverthorne, Colorado. Arrangements are incomplete at Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Scott City.
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3 bucks have a field day
(Local News ~ 07/08/15)
Bucks creep out of the woods to graze in a field off East Cape Rock Drive on Tuesday afternoon in Cape Girardeau. There were no does seen with the group of three bucks. (Laura Simon)
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Births 7/8/15
(Births ~ 07/08/15)
Daughter to Seth and Jenny McDowell of St. Charles, Missouri, Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis, 3:42 p.m. Tuesday, June 16, 2015. Name, Payton Grace. Weight, 9 pounds, 1 ounce. First child. Mrs. McDowell is the former Jenny Aloisio, daughter of Bill and Judy Aloisio of St. Charles. She is a physical therapist at Mercy Children's Hospital in St. Louis. McDowell is the son of Tom and Denise McDowell of Jackson. He is a teacher and coaches boys basketball at Orchard Farm High School...
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New Cape Splash slides open Thursday
(Local News ~ 07/08/15)
The new slides at Cape Splash will open to the public at 11 a.m. Thursday, according to announcement by the city of Cape Girardeau. The Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation Department also will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony before the park opens that day at 9:30 a.m. ...
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Nixon vetoes Missouri bill to increase loan, bank fees
(State News ~ 07/08/15)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Democratic Gov. Jay Nixon has vetoed a bill that would have allowed Missouri lenders to charge higher fees to consumers while also raising fees finance companies pay to the state. Nixon said in his Tuesday veto message the measure would have caused financial strain on families...
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Mayor of Pine Lawn sentenced to nearly 3 years in prison
(State News ~ 07/08/15)
ST. LOUIS -- The 55-year-old mayor of a St. Louis suburb has been sentenced to nearly three years in prison for demanding money from two companies in exchange for city business. Federal prosecutors in St. Louis said Monday that Pine Lawn Mayor Sylvester Caldwell has been sentenced to two years and nine months in federal prison. He's also been ordered to repay about $5,500. He pleaded guilty in April to one count of attempted extortion and one count of extortion...
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Cardinals drop first game of doubleheader
(Professional Sports ~ 07/08/15)
Tyler Lyons kept St. Louis in the game before the bullpen faltered in a 7-4 loss to the Cubs.
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Jackson Post 158 Jr. Legion begins defense of district title today
(Community Sports ~ 07/08/15)
Even though the Jackson Junior Legion baseball team won district, state and regional championships a year ago, Post 158 coach Shelby Kight knows those achievements carry no weight when his team begins District 14 tournament action today at Capaha Field...
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Cubs complete doubleheader sweep of Cardinals
(Professional Sports ~ 07/08/15)
Chicago took advantage of a seventh-inning error and beat St. Louis 5-3.
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Convent on University of Missouri-St. Louis campus saved
(State News ~ 07/08/15)
BEL-NOIR, Mo. -- After a push from community activists, the old Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word Convent in Bel-Noir has been saved from demolition. The University of Missouri-St. Louis announced Monday the planned demolition of the convent has been canceled. University spokesman Bob Samples said school chancellor Thomas George decided to cancel the planned summer demolition so a positive relationship with the community could be maintained...
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Prayer 7/8/15
(Prayer ~ 07/08/15)
I will praise you, Lord Jesus, and I will bless your holy name forever. Amen.
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