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Ohio cop indicted on murder charge in traffic-stop shooting
(National News ~ 07/30/15)
CINCINNATI -- A University of Cincinnati officer who shot a motorist during a traffic stop over a missing front license plate was indicted Wednesday on a murder charge, with a prosecutor saying the officer "purposely killed him" and "should never have been a police officer."...
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Cape teen dies after riptide incident in North Carolina
(Local News ~ 07/30/15)
A Cape Girardeau teenager died Tuesday night while on a trip with his church group. Marvin T. Scott, 16, died after swimming in the ocean on a North Carolina coast during a church retreat. At 7:30 p.m., Emerald Isle Police, Fire and EMS units were sent to the area of 7017 Ocean Drive for a water rescue, according to a news release...
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Firefighter briefly hospitalized from Tuesday home fire
(Local News ~ 07/30/15)
The fire that destroyed a house at 2816 County Road 645 in Cape Girardeau County rekindled overnight Tuesday, and one firefighter briefly was hospitalized for a heat-related illness. Cape Girardeau Fire Department assistant chief Mark Hasheider said Cape department and the East County Fire Protection district were prepared for the rekindling and responded early Wednesday morning...
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Three juveniles charged in June drive-by shooting
(Local News ~ 07/30/15)
Three juveniles were taken into custody Wednesday in connection with a June 29 drive-by shooting at 401 S. Hanover St. in which a woman was injured critically after being shot in the head, the Cape Girardeau Police Department reported. The victim remains in a hospital and is being treated for "substantial injuries," the department reported in a news release Wednesday. Juvenile charges have been filed against the suspects...
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United Way reshuffles its staff, eliminates post
(Local News ~ 07/30/15)
The United Way of Southeast Missouri announced this week it has completed an internal restructuring of staff and responsibilities, including the elimination of its director of education initiatives. Kristi Embry, whose last day was Friday, held the title at the United Way since early February. Her responsibilities included coordinating the United Way's Success By 6 and LIFE initiatives...
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Milky Way Over Moab
(Submitted Photo ~ 07/30/15)
Desert night skies in Arches National Park give great views of the central part of the Milky Way galaxy near Moab, Utah.
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Today in History
(National News ~ 07/30/15)
Today is Thursday, July 30, the 211th day of 2015. There are 154 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On July 30, 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed a measure creating Medicare, which began operating the following year. On this date:...
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Megan Chisum, Chaffee High School valedictorian
(Community ~ 07/30/15)
Parents' names: Jesse and Misty Chisum What extracurricular activities were you involved in? Can you tell us a little bit about your experiences? Throughout high school, I have been involved in French club, journalism, cheerleading, cross country, pep club, band, varsity club, Beta club and FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America)...
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Colorado board's history class review leads to recall effort
(Community ~ 07/30/15)
GOLDEN, Colo. -- Critics of a suburban Denver school board that considered reviewing a U.S. history course to emphasize patriotism turned in signatures Tuesday to force a recall election for three conservative members responsible for the push. The clash in Colorado's second-largest school district -- and one of the state's fiercest political swing counties -- has parents and educators citing a long list of complaints against the board members targeted for the recalls, including accusations of secret meetings and criticism over the new superintendent's pay.. ...
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Daria Thompson, Perryville High School valedictorian
(Community ~ 07/30/15)
Parents' names: Michael and April Thompson What extracurricular activities were you involved in? Can you tell us a little bit about your experiences? I have been involved with the volleyball and soccer teams, National Honor Society, student council, chamber choir, Future Business Leaders of America and Friends of Education. I have also volunteered with volleyball camps and vacation Bible school...
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Kristi Brucker, Kelly High School valedictorian
(Community ~ 07/30/15)
Parents' names: Gary and Beverly Brucker What extracurricular activities were you involved in? Can you tell us a little bit about your experiences? Softball, basketball, FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes), FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America), pep club, student council, Beta Club and FTA (Future Teachers of America). My experiences have varied but been joyous and memorable...
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Hooked on Science: Inseparable books
(Community ~ 07/30/15)
Materials n 2 Books Instructions STEP 1: Overlap the pages of each book. STEP 2: Have one person grasp the spine of one of the books, while another person grasps the spine of the other book. STEP 3: Attempt to separate the books by pulling. Explanation...
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Encourage positive behavior with students
(Editorial ~ 07/30/15)
Today's youths hear many different messages. Some are good, while others can be disturbing. Think about much of current prime-time TV programing or video games. The reality is that if we want tomorrow's leaders to learn good and healthy habits, the positive messages need to be reinforced regularly...
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Respecting service and sacrifice
(Column ~ 07/30/15)
In my last column, I was critical of Donald Trump for his comments about captured American members of the military. After submitting the column for publication, I was told of another public figure who mocked American POWs in the past. Sen. Al Franken (D-MN), a comedian before his election, repeatedly joked about Sen. ...
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Vote 'yes' for water bond issue
(Column ~ 07/30/15)
The city of Jackson is home to caring, hard-working and upstanding men and women who have a long and proud history of supporting progress for the benefit of our city and its residents. On Aug. 4, Jackson voters have an opportunity to show their support for a critical issue impacting Jackson's current residents and the city's potential for future growth. ...
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Prayer 7-30-15
(Prayer ~ 07/30/15)
Now to you, O Lord, our God and Father be the glory forever and ever. Amen.
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VA issues cause for concern
(Letter to the Editor ~ 07/30/15)
This letter is written from the perspective of a Vietnam Veteran whose service-related medical conditions qualify him for Priority Level 2 care in the Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care System. For the past five and a half years, I have used the Community Based Outpatient Clinic here in Cape Girardeau. To date, I have been pleased with the service it provides, plus the staff has been competent, proficient and friendly...
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Bruce homers to back DeSclafani as Reds blank Cardinals
(Professional Sports ~ 07/30/15)
ST. LOUIS -- Jay Bruce homered in the second to back Anthony DeSclafani's seven innings of three-hit ball, and the Cincinnati Reds shut out the St. Louis Cardinals for the second straight night with 1-0 victory on Wednesday. The Reds ended a nine-series losing streak in St. Louis and have won consecutive games at Busch Stadium for the first time since July 6 and Sept. 2, 2011. It was the first time Cincinnati won consecutive games in the same series since June 2006...
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Patience pays off for Missouri Powerball jackpot winner
(State News ~ 07/30/15)
ST. LOUIS -- For two decades, Tom Rea of St. Louis played the same Powerball numbers. It finally paid off -- in a big way. The Missouri Lottery on Wednesday introduced the 62-year-old Rea and his wife, Catherine Ruggeri-Rea, as winners of a $70 million Powerball jackpot from the July 4 drawing. The couple claimed the prize at the Missouri Lottery headquarters in Jefferson City on Friday...
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Effort starts to fight Kansas City's new minimum wage law
(State News ~ 07/30/15)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- A new group of business owners is gathering signatures on petitions seeking to force a referendum to overturn a new law that gradually will increase Kansas City's minimum wage to $13 an hour. Missourians for Fair Wages, which represents restaurant, hotel and other business associations in Missouri, must collect about 3,400 signatures by Aug. ...
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Family of 4 rescued from sinking boat
(State News ~ 07/30/15)
ST. LOUIS -- Members of a family are recovering after being rescued from a sinking boat on the Mississippi River. KMOV-TV reported a family of four was rescued Tuesday night in St. Charles County. Firefighters say two adults and two children were on a boat near Two Branch Marina around 9:15 p.m. when it began to sink. Other boaters were able to pull all four to safety before rescue crews arrived...
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More than 60 cigarette-recycling bins installed in St. Louis
(State News ~ 07/30/15)
ST. LOUIS -- Tired of discarded cigarette butts littering the streets and sidewalks of St. Louis, several organizations have partnered to install 62 recycling bins scattered across the city. Downtown STL Inc., TerraCycle and Progressive Waste Solutions announced Tuesday the cigarette-collection receptacles in St. Louis, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported...
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Automatic weapons missing from Missouri sheriff's department
(State News ~ 07/30/15)
OZARK, Mo. -- Automatic weapons and weapon parts, including silencers, have gone missing from the Christian County Sheriff's Department, according to the interim sheriff. Interim sheriff Dwight McNiel said in a new report the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is helping his department investigate what happened to the missing weapons and gear. ...
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Some worry Internet can listen to private conversations
(National News ~ 07/30/15)
SAN FRANCISCO -- Like a lot of teenagers, Aanya Nigam reflexively shares her whereabouts, activities and thoughts on Twitter, Instagram and other social networks without a qualm. But Aanya's carefree attitude dissolved into paranoia a few months ago shortly after her mother bought Amazon's Echo, a digital assistant that can be set up in a home or office to listen for various requests, such as for a song, a sports score, the weather, or even a book to be read aloud...
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Average U.S. vehicle age hits record 11.5 years
(National News ~ 07/30/15)
DETROIT -- In the age of Apple's CarPlay, a lot of cars on the road still have tape decks. The average vehicle in the U.S. now is a record 11.5 years old, according to consulting firm IHS Automotive, a sign of the increased reliability of today's vehicles and the lingering effect of the sharp drop in new car sales during the recession...
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Fed holds steady on rates, seeks further economic gains
(National News ~ 07/30/15)
WASHINGTON -- The Federal Reserve appears on track to raise interest rates later this year but signaled Wednesday it wants to see further economic gains and higher inflation before doing so. A statement from the Fed after its latest policy meeting provided no timetable. Many analysts foresee the first hike in September, though Fed chair Janet Yellen has stressed any increase will be driven by the latest economic data...
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Out of the past: July 30
(Out of the Past ~ 07/30/15)
Chris Mathes is leaving his position as executive of the Southeast Missouri Boy Scout Council to accept a similar position with the Jayhawk Council based in Topeka, Kansas; Mathes has been with the local council since 1984. PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- City administrators and members of the Downtown Advisory Committee unveil plans for a $1.5 million redevelopment project of Perryville's downtown business district; about 50 people attend the meeting, some of whom own businesses in the 12-block area and stand to pay as much as $35 per foot for renovations of the fronts of their buildings as part of the project.. ...
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Births 7/30/15
(Births ~ 07/30/15)
Daughter to Richard Dale and Elizabeth Ann Ozment Sr. of Scott City, Saint Francis Medical Center, 2:31 a.m. Friday, July 17, 2015. Name, Lillianna Marie. Weight, 5 pounds, 4 ounces. Third child, second daughter. Mrs. Ozment is the former Elizabeth Laxton, daughter of Rebekah Yamnitz of Cape Girardeau and George Laxton of Bonne Terre, Missouri. Ozment is employed by Finish Line...
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Southeast Missouri State kicker Ryan McCrum named to Fred Mitchell Award Watch List
(College Sports ~ 07/30/15)
Southeast Missouri State junior kicker Ryan McCrum was named to the 2015 Fred Mitchell Award Watch List on Wednesday. He's one of 41 kickers selected to the list, which consists of 12 from the Football Championship Subdivision, 11 from Division II, 12 from Division III, five from the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics and one from the National Junior College Athletic Association...
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Potential move casts shadow over Rams camp
(Professional Sports ~ 07/30/15)
ST. LOUIS -- Last summer, it was the Michael Sam experience. This year, it's the threat of a move back to the West Coast casting a large shadow on St. Louis Rams training camp. Owner Stan Kroenke has been silent about his intentions since acquiring a parcel of land in Inglewood, California, where a stadium could be built. ...
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Ohio State coach, mascot sculpted in butter
(National News ~ 07/30/15)
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio State University football coach Urban Meyer and Buckeyes mascot Brutus are being honored with butter sculptures at this year's Ohio State Fair. The life-size sculptures are joining the traditional butter cow and calf in a 46-degree cooler in the American Dairy Association display. There's also a national championship trophy and two Buckeyes football helmets. All made out of butter. About 2,000 pounds of it. The display required about 500 hours of work...
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Cape Girardeau County Commission agenda 7/30/15
(Local News ~ 07/30/15)
1 Barton Square, Jackson 9 a.m. today n Minutes of the July 27 meeting n None at this time n Items listed on agenda n Purchase orders n Payroll change forms n Approve payment of invoice from Little River Drainage District for mowing and excavation improvements per intergovernment agreement...
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GOP fighting itself instead of Democrats on Capitol Hill
(National News ~ 07/30/15)
WASHINGTON -- When Republicans took full control of Congress this year, they were determined to show voters they could govern responsibly. Instead, they've been tearing each other apart in public displays, delighting Democrats and giving some in the GOP heartburn as the party aims for the White House in 2016...
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House votes to provide money for highways, transit
(National News ~ 07/30/15)
WASHINGTON -- The House voted overwhelmingly Wednesday to shore up federal highway aid and veterans' health care before heading out of town for its August recess, leaving unresolved an array of sticky issues that are sure to complicate an autumn agenda groaning under the weight of indecision...
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U.S. official: Debris in photo belongs to missing jet
(National News ~ 07/30/15)
WASHINGTON -- Air safety investigators have a "high degree of confidence" a photo of aircraft debris found in the Indian Ocean is of a wing component unique to the Boeing 777, the same model as the Malaysia Airlines plane that disappeared last year, a U.S. official said Wednesday...
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Advocates seek Vatican inquiry of Newark archbishop
(National News ~ 07/30/15)
NEW YORK -- Priests, nuns and canon lawyers who advocate for molestation victims urged Pope Francis on Wednesday to use the new Vatican tribunal he formed on negligent bishops to investigate the archbishop of Newark, New Jersey, who long has been accused of sheltering abusive priests...
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Jackson police report 7/30/15
(Police/Fire Report ~ 07/30/15)
The Jackson Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. n Eric S. Simpson, 26, 117 Legend Drive, No. 117, was arrested on a Cape Girardeau County warrant. n Melissa R. Bowen, 55, of Cape Girardeau was issued summonses for operating a motor vehicle while operator's license revoked and a lane violation...
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Cape Girardeau police report 7/30/15
(Police/Fire Report ~ 07/30/15)
The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. n Jacob William Zumwalt, 23, 542 S. Spring Ave., was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated. n Jonathan Brandon Ayuso, 20, 631 Napa Circle, was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated, a stop-sign violation and resisting a lawful detention...
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Colorado shooter's mom: Silence was a cry for help
(National News ~ 07/30/15)
CENTENNIAL, Colo. -- James Holmes' mother insisted Wednesday she would "have been crawling on all fours" to reach him if she had known he was talking about killing people weeks before he ambushed a crowded Colorado movie theater. Arlene Holmes said her son's campus psychiatrist never told her James Holmes had homicidal thoughts when she called that June and revealed he was quitting therapy and dropping out of school...
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Afghanistan says Taliban leader died 2 years ago
(International News ~ 07/30/15)
KABUL, Afghanistan -- Afghanistan asserted Wednesday the Taliban's reclusive leader, Mullah Mohammad Omar, died more than two years ago in a Pakistani hospital --an announcement that injects new uncertainty into the country's fragile peace process. If confirmed, the news of the death of Mullah Omar would remove a unifying figure for the insurgents, who are believed to be split on whether to continue the war or negotiate with the government of President Ashraf Ghani...
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University of Virginia graduates sue Rolling Stone over retracted rape story
(National News ~ 07/30/15)
RICHMOND, Va. -- Court documents show three University of Virginia graduates and members of a fraternity profiled in a debunked account of a gang rape in a retracted Rolling Stone magazine story are suing the publication and the article's author. The three graduates filed suit Wednesday in U.S. District Court in New York. They are also suing Rolling Stone's publisher, Wenner Media...
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Teens' 6 days adrift verge on limits for survival at sea
(National News ~ 07/30/15)
TEQUESTA, Fla. -- Crews pushed the limits of an ever-expanding search zone Wednesday for two teens missing at sea and potentially nearing the boundaries of human survival. The Coast Guard's relentless hunt for the 14-year-old fishermen, Perry Cohen and Austin Stephanos, persisted for a sixth day as questions grew about how long it could go. ...
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Dentist who killed protected lion rarely discussed hunting with patients
(National News ~ 07/30/15)
ST. PAUL, Minn. -- A Minnesota dentist who has become the target of worldwide outrage for hunting and killing a protected lion in Zimbabwe advised patients Wednesday to seek care elsewhere and said he rarely discussed his big-game hunting because it can be a "divisive and emotionally charged topic."...
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Bill Wilkening
(Obituary ~ 07/30/15)
William "Bill" Wilkening, 62, of Woodstock, Georgia, formerly of Cape Girardeau, died Friday, June 19, 2015, at his home. He was born May 25, 1953, in Belleville, Illinois, to Jerry B. and Marilyn Landgraf Wilkening. Bill was a 1971 graduate of Central High School and later graduated from Southeast Missouri State University with a bachelor's degree in education. ...
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Jane Matthews
(Obituary ~ 07/30/15)
Elizabeth Jane Matthews, 94, of Cape Girardeau died Wednesday, July 29, 2015, at Chateau Girardeau Health Center. She was born July 30, 1920, in Marston, Missouri, to Lon and Bess Juden Maxey Sr. She first married Hugo August Lang Jr. on Feb. 24, 1940. He preceded her in death March 2, 1993. She then married Walter John Matthews on April 30, 1974. He preceded her in death May 17, 2001...
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Robert Lipscomb
(Obituary ~ 07/30/15)
Robert A. "Bob" Lipscomb, 99, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, formerly of Blytheville, Arkansas, died Tuesday, July 28, 2015, at the home of a son. He was born Feb. 23, 1916, and attended kindergarten on the Southeast Missouri State University campus. He graduated from Central High School in 1934, and from Southeast University in 1940 with a double major in music, and commerce and business. ...
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Bill Baker
(Obituary ~ 07/30/15)
MOUNDS, Ill. -- William Russell "Bill" Baker, 91, of Oviedo, Florida, formerly of Deltona, Florida, and Mounds, passed away Monday, July 27, 2015, at his home. He was born Nov. 4, 1923, in Villa Ridge, Illinois, son of Noel and Grace Vaughn Baker. He married Imoludene "Deanie" Baker, who died April 7, 2011...
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Speak Out 7/30/2015
(Speak Out ~ 07/30/15)
If Republicans wonder who is responsible for the ride of Donald Trump, all they have to do is take a good, hard look in the mirror. I'm telling you Republican Trump bashers to tread lightly in your criticism of The Donald or he'll run as a third-party candidate and destroy any opportunity you have to regain the White House...
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Authorities urge caution after spate of drownings
(Local News ~ 07/30/15)
Families preparing for their final vacations and weekend getaways before the start of the next school year are encouraged to take a few precautions if they plan to visit any favorite swimming spots. The Missouri State Highway Patrol recently reported the number of accidental drownings for this year has reached 30, surpassing the total number of drownings in all of 2014 by one...
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Police continue search for shooting suspect
(Local News ~ 07/30/15)
No suspects are in custody after a Cape Girardeau man was shot Tuesday night. The 22-year-old man is expected to recover, Cape Girardeau police Sgt. Adam Glueck said. About 9 p.m., the man was shot in the parking lot of an apartment building at 210 S. Hanover St. He was shot once on the side of his body, Glueck said, and still was in the hospital Wednesday morning...
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Naylor man sentenced to 10 years for possessing child pornography
(Local News ~ 07/30/15)
A Naylor, Missouri, man was sentenced Tuesday to nearly 10 years in federal prison for possessing sexually explicit images of young girls. Billy Joe Wertenberger, 26, was sentenced in U.S. District Court to 117 months for felony possession of child pornography, assistant U.S. Attorney Jack Koester said...
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Southeast Missouri State women's basketball team heads back to basics
(College Sports ~ 07/30/15)
Patterson's first summer as head coach of the Southeast Missouri State women's basketball team concludes next week, and six important concepts remain her biggest focus for the Redhawks.
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