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Judy Cantoni hired for Foundation office
(Submitted Story ~ 03/16/17)
Longtime Cape Girardeau executive manager Judy Cantoni will join the Community Foundation of the Ozarks to run its office in Cape Girardeau, which serves the eastern Missouri region. Cantoni joined the CFO staff in March as Associate of Regional Advancement – East Region. ...
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Notre Dame Education Fund Foundation to Host Travel Presentation for tours throughout Europe
(Submitted Story ~ 03/16/17)
Notre Dame Education Fund Foundation is hosting an upcoming travel presentation to focus on three fantastic tour opportunities with 1st Class Travel and the longest-standing U.S. tour operator Collette. Interested travelers can learn more about the tour by attending a free,...
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Three out, including city administrator, at Scott City; two resigned, one fired
(Local News ~ 03/16/17)
Scott City administrator Ron Eskew has resigned amid investigation into what Scott City Mayor Ron Cummins called "suspected improprieties" in a statement issued Wednesday. When reached by phone, Cummins declined to specify to what the investigation pertained...
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Several tournaments already booked at Sportsplex
(Local News ~ 03/16/17)
Build it and they will come. That philosophy seems to be playing out with the new Cape Girardeau SportsPlex which is nearing completion. City parks and recreation officials say they have already booked several basketball tournaments and a combination boys basketball and girls volleyball tournament. Organizers of other athletic events also have expressed interest in using the facility...
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Counties see consolidation of 911 services; say cell phone tax makes sense
(Local News ~ 03/16/17)
Cape Girardeau and Scott counties, like many in Missouri, are facing declining revenues and rising costs for 911 communications services. Last year, Cape Girardeau County brought in $403,152 in revenue from land-line telephone taxes; the county spent $504,079 on running the system and maintenance in 2016, according to county emergency management coordinator Richard Knaup...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 03/16/17)
Today in History Today is Thursday, March 16, the 75th day of 2017. There are 290 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On March 16, 1802, President Thomas Jefferson signed a measure authorizing the establishment of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York...
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Nursing home, students, animals thrive together
(Editorial ~ 03/16/17)
Furry friends and people young and old are benefiting from their interactions thanks to two Cape Girardeau programs. Students from Prodigy Leadership Academy travel weekly to the Humane Society of Southeast Missouri to read to the dogs and cats waiting for adoption...
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Prayer 3/16/17
(Prayer ~ 03/16/17)
O Heavenly Father, we praise you, our Creator and Holy God. Amen.
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A story on Korea 1950-1951
(Column ~ 03/16/17)
I just finished reading "Through The Eyes Of The Warrior; Korea 1950-1951," an e-book by Tim Schoonard about the Korean War. This is the story of Chet Thiessen, a 17-year-old (he lied about his age to enlist) airborne soldier assigned to the 101st Airborne Division. He went to Korea by troop ship, and his landing craft landed at Inchon while the U.S. forces were fighting to drive the invading North Korean army north...
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Arrow's election coverage garners national acclaim
(Community ~ 03/16/17)
The Arrow, Southeast Missouri State University's student newspaper, received a second place in the best-of-show category at the David K. Adams Awards contest at the College Media Association's spring national convention in New York City. The Arrow's 2016 election coverage gained acclaim in the Best News Delivery category, which honors excellence in distributing information about an event and providing updates through social media...
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U.S. envoy makes Asia trip as anxiety rises over N. Korea
(International News ~ 03/16/17)
TOKYO -- U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on Wednesday began a three-nation tour of Asia, where anxiety is rising over North Korea's nuclear and missile programs, along with questions over how the Trump administration will tackle one of its sternest national-security challenges...
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Suicide bombers strike Syrian capital
(International News ~ 03/16/17)
DAMASCUS, Syria -- Suicide bombers hit the main judicial building and a restaurant in Damascus on Wednesday, killing at least 30 people and spreading fear across Syria's capital as the country's civil war entered its seventh year with no end in sight...
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Germany: we reserve the right to bar Turkish campaigners
(International News ~ 03/16/17)
BERLIN -- Germany's government reserves the right to impose entry bans on Turkish officials hoping to campaign in the country, though the measure would be a "last resort," Chancellor Angela Merkel's chief of staff said Wednesday. Peter Altmaier's comments followed days of escalating tensions between Turkey and two European Union nations, Germany and the Netherlands, over Turkish politicians' hopes to campaign there ahead of their country's constitutional referendum next month...
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Russian agents, hackers charged in massive Yahoo breach
(National News ~ 03/16/17)
WASHINGTON -- Two Russian intelligence agents and a pair of hired hackers have been charged in a devastating criminal breach at Yahoo that affected at least a half-billion user accounts, the Justice Department said Wednesday in bringing the first case of its kind against current Russian government officials...
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Trump tax bill would have been slashed by his plans
(National News ~ 03/16/17)
WASHINGTON -- Donald Trump campaigned for the presidency by pledging no tax cuts for the wealthy, but newly leaked pages from his 2005 taxes demonstrate how the wealthiest Americans -- like Trump -- would benefit from some of his tax proposals. Trump's proposals to eliminate the alternative-minimum tax, cut the capital-gains tax rate and curb income-tax rates would have shrunk his tax bill dramatically if they had been in place over a decade ago...
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Trump announces challenge to Obama-era fuel standards
(National News ~ 03/16/17)
YPSILANTI, Mich. -- President Donald Trump announced Wednesday the administration will re-examine federal requirements governing the fuel efficiency of cars and trucks, moving forcefully against Obama-era environmental regulations Trump said are stifling economic growth...
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Trump's allies melt away on wiretapping claims
(National News ~ 03/16/17)
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump's explosive allegation Barack Obama wiretapped his New York skyscraper during the presidential campaign has left him increasingly isolated, with allies on Capitol Hill and within his own administration offering no evidence to back him...
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Sex assault reports up at Navy, Army academies
(National News ~ 03/16/17)
WASHINGTON -- Reports of sexual assaults increased at two of the three military academies last year, and an anonymous survey suggests sexual misconduct rose across the board at the schools, The Associated Press has learned. The new data underscore the challenge in stemming bad behavior by young people at the military college campuses, despite a slew of programs designed to prevent assaults, help victims and encourage them to come forward...
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Federal judge in Hawaii puts Trump travel ban on hold
(National News ~ 03/16/17)
GREENBELT, Md. -- Hours before it was to take effect, President Donald Trump's revised travel ban was put on hold Wednesday by a federal judge in Hawaii after hearing arguments the executive order discriminates on the basis of nationality. The ruling came as opponents renewed their legal challenges across the country, asking judges in three states to block the executive order that targets people from six predominantly Muslim countries...
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Fed hikes key rate for second time in 3 months
(National News ~ 03/16/17)
WASHINGTON -- The Federal Reserve has raised its benchmark interest rate for the second time in three months and signaled any further hikes this year will be gradual. The move reflects a consistently solid U.S. economy and likely will mean higher rates on some consumer and business loans...
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Exit poll: Dutch PM Rutte beats anti-Islam leader Wilders
(International News ~ 03/16/17)
THE HAGUE, Netherlands -- Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte on Wednesday claimed a dominating parliamentary election victory over anti-Islam lawmaker Geert Wilders, who failed the year's first litmus test for populism in Europe. The Netherlands' main exit poll suggested Rutte's party won 31 seats in the 150-member legislature, 12 more than Wilders' party, which shared second place with two other parties...
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Out of the past: March 16
(Out of the Past ~ 03/16/17)
In a speech yesterday announcing his candidacy for the Missouri Senate, Peter Kinder of Cape Girardeau pledged to wage an aggressive campaign against big government. Kinder, the associate publisher of the Southeast Missourian newspaper, made his announcement to a crowd of about 200 supporters at the Holiday Inn...
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Harold Smith
(Obituary ~ 03/16/17)
BENTON, Mo. -- Harold Gene Smith, 89 of Benton died Wednesday, March 15, 2017, at the Missouri Veterans Home in Cape Girardeau. Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday at Amick-Burnett Chapel in Benton. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the chapel, with the Rev. Dennis Lowe officiating. Burial will be in Old Morley Cemetery in Morley, Missouri, with full military honors...
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Karen Roberts
(Obituary ~ 03/16/17)
PADUCAH, Ky. -- Karen Roberts, 69, of Paducah, formerly of Cairo, Illinois, died Wednesday, March 15, 2017, at Lourdes Hospital. Arrangements are incomplete at Crain Funeral Home in Cairo.
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Wesley Rees
(Obituary ~ 03/16/17)
Wesley D. Rees, 89, of Cape Girardeau died Tuesday, March 14, 2017, at his home. He was born June 11, 1927, in Mound City, Illinois, to Albert L. and Zelma Hefner Rees. He and Nancy O'Howell were married July 31, 1948, at Piggott, Arkansas. Wesley worked as a carpenter most of his adult life, including working for Otis Adams, Ben Sides, Crites and Seiler construction companies, and retiring from Drury Construction Co. ...
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Aurelia Mattingly
(Obituary ~ 03/16/17)
ST. MARY, Mo. -- Aurelia G. Mattingly, 89, of St. Mary died Tuesday, March 14, 2017, at Perry County Memorial Hospital in Perryville, Missouri. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday and from 6:30 to 9:15 a.m. Saturday at Young and Sons Funeral Home in Perryville...
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Benton Long
(Obituary ~ 03/16/17)
ADVANCE, Mo. -- James "Benton" Long, 87, of Advance passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 14, 2017. Benton was born April 29, 1929, at Advance, the son of Bland and Minnie Welker Long. Benton was a lifelong farmer. He also was a carpenter for many years and built several houses...
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Paul Dodd
(Obituary ~ 03/16/17)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Paul L. Dodd, 74, of Perryville died Tuesday, March 14, 2017, at his home. Visitation will be from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Young and Sons Funeral Home in Perryville. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Gerold McBride officiating...
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Wanda Carter
(Obituary ~ 03/16/17)
Wanda A. Carter, 78, of Cape Girardeau died Monday, March 13, 2017, at Southeast Hospital. She was born April 3, 1938, in Florence, Arizona, to Elmer D. and Doreen Billington Ashley. She was a legal secretary for much of her life, later becoming a court reporter for the Stanislaus County Superior Court in Modesto, California, for 17 years, retiring in 2000 as head reporter. Shortly after her retirement, she left her beloved Modesto to be near her grandkids in Missouri...
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Jackson fire report 3/16/17
(Police/Fire Report ~ 03/16/17)
The Jackson Fire Department responded to the following calls: Monday n Emergency medical service on Old Toll Road. n Emergency medical service on East Main Street. n Motor-vehicle crash at West Jackson Boulevard and South Hope Street. Tuesday...
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Jackson police report 3/16/17
(Police/Fire Report ~ 03/16/17)
The Jackson Police Department released the following items. Theft n Theft was reported in the 2300 block of Providence Drive. Property damage n Property damage was reported in the area of Toboggan Hill. Miscellaneous n Forgery was reported in the 1400 block of Bel-Air Drive...
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Cape Girardeau fire report 3/16/17
(Police/Fire Report ~ 03/16/17)
The Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls Monday. n Medical assists were made at 7:47 a.m. on North Fountain Street; 8:40 a.m. on William Street; 8:53 a.m. on North Frederick Street; 10:03 a.m. on Siemers Drive; 1:48 p.m. on Brenda Kay Court; 2:08 p.m. on Elks Lane; 3:26 p.m. on Marie Street; 3:58 p.m. on North Middle Street; 4:27 p.m. on McDonald Street; and 8:53 p.m. on North Fountain Street...
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Cape Girardeau police report 3/16/17
(Police/Fire Report ~ 03/16/17)
The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests n Kaci N. Brown, 31, 164 Silverhawk Lane, was arrested at 717 Caruthers Ave. on Cape Girardeau County warrants for probation violation...
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Birth 3/16/17
(Births ~ 03/16/17)
Daughter to Dustin Alan and Kyla Sue Estes of Sedgewickville, Missouri, Southeast Hospital, 12:35 p.m. Monday, Jan. 30, 2017. Name, Allie Jane. Weight, 9 pounds, 1 ounce. Second daughter. Mrs. Estes is the former Kyla Mouser, daughter of Dennis Mouser and Angie Mouser of Marquand, Missouri. She is employed by Mouser Steel Supply. Estes is the son of the late Alan Estes and Linda Estes of Jackson and Nancy Estes of Jackson. He is employed by Co-op Service Center...
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Cape Girardeau County Commission agenda 3/16/17
(Local News ~ 03/16/17)
Approval of minutes n Minutes of the March 13 meeting Communications/reports -- other elected officials n None at this time Public comments n Items listed on agenda Routine business...
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SLU med school gets 2 years probation
(State News ~ 03/16/17)
ST. LOUIS -- Saint Louis University's medical school is on probation after an accrediting agency found what it called multiple curriculum gaps and inadequate policies. The school remains accredited but has two years to fix roughly 20 action items identified as noncompliant by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported...
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Missouri House budget leader proposes full aid for schools
(State News ~ 03/16/17)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Missouri public K-12 schools would be fully funded next fiscal year under a proposal released Wednesday by House Budget Committee Chairman Scott Fitzpatrick, who also wants to end a tax break for low-income seniors and disabled renters to address expected budget holes...
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Watch out: Mammals shrink when Earth heats up, study states
(National News ~ 03/16/17)
WASHINGTON -- Global warming shrank certain animals in the ancient past, and scientists worry it could happen again. Warm-blooded animals got smaller at least twice in Earth's history when carbon dioxide levels soared and temperatures spiked as part of a natural warming, a new study states...
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GOP leaders acknowledge health bill changes, may delay vote
(National News ~ 03/16/17)
WASHINGTON -- Their health-care overhaul in peril from all sides, the White House and top House Republicans acknowledged Wednesday they would make changes to the legislation in hopes of nailing down votes and pushing the party's showpiece legislation through the chamber soon...
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Perryville venue to host Cape company's version of 'Wizard of Oz'
(Local News ~ 03/16/17)
It’s purely coincidental, but an adaptation of “The Wizard of Oz” will be presented by the On Cue Performing Art Studio this weekend at the Perry Park Center in Perryville, Missouri. Less than three weeks after a tornado tore through the northern outskirts of Perryville, Dorothy and friends will take to the stage as part of production by the Cape Girardeau-based studio...
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Deputies: Oak Ridge man attacked wife, tried to stab son
(Local News ~ 03/16/17)
An Oak Ridge man assaulted his wife and tried to stab her adult son Monday, deputies said. The Cape Girardeau County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office on Tuesday charged Joseph D. Haven, 29, with first-degree assault, armed criminal action and third-degree domestic assault...
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Three tornadoes confirmed in New Madrid, Stoddard counties last week
(Local News ~ 03/16/17)
SIKESTON. Mo. — The National Weather Service in Paducah, Kentucky, confirmed six tornadoes touched down in the region during last week’s severe thunderstorms. And of those, three were confirmed in New Madrid and Stoddard counties. On March 9, a cold front moved into the area, helping ignite thunderstorms and some supercells during the late afternoon over Missouri, the Weather Service said. ...
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Road work 3/16/17
(Local News ~ 03/16/17)
Interstate 55 southbound Outer Road from Route FF down about 1 mile in Cape Girardeau County will be closed as Missouri Department of Transportation crews replace a pipe beneath the roadway. Work will take place from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, according to a MoDOT news release...
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Coconut cannon just misses dog walker
(International News ~ 03/16/17)
BERLIN -- A dog walker in the German capital can be thankful he turned out to be a fruitless target after his close call with a coconut cannon. The man was walking in an industrial area March 1 when he heard a bang, and a ball-shaped projectile flew past him, hitting a nearby lamppost. Berlin police said officers found a large homemade cannon capable of shooting coconuts at high speeds with compressed air. A man said he had helped build the cannon for an art project in the Antarctic...
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Going places: Frohna student to compete at geographic state bee
(Community ~ 03/16/17)
What Missouri town derives its name from the municipality of Niederfrohna in the Saxony region of Germany? That might be the type of question to light up the eyes of 14-year-old Joel Koenig but prompt confused looks from other contestants at the Missouri National Geographic State Bee when it's held March 31 in Columbia, Missouri...
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Guardian Angel JV Girls Basketball Team
(Submitted Story ~ 03/16/17)
The Guardian Angel JV Girls Basketball team of Oran won 2nd in the league and received a trophy. However, injuries set in for tournament time from March 11-13 in Benton, and at times the team only had 4 members on the floor during these games. They still played with lots of gusto. Congratulations to the Lady JV Redwings for all the effort they put forth in playing this year...
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National Junior Beta Club Week
(Submitted Story ~ 03/16/17)
The National Jr. Beta Club week was celebrated March 6 thru 10, although the celebrating at Guardian Angel in Oran was cut short due to the closure of school for OHS going to state with the boys and girls basketball teams. Monday was crazy hair day and there was plenty of interesting hairdos to go around. ...
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