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Former Southeast softball coach sues Board of Regents; seeks damages and her job back
(Local News ~ 03/23/17)
A former, longtime softball coach at Southeast Missouri State University has sued the school and its Board of Regents, contending the loss of her job amounted to gender discrimination and retaliation. Lana Richmond of Cape Girardeau served as head softball coach for 32 years before her contract was not renewed in 2014...
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5 dead. 40 hurt in vehicle, knife attack at British Parliament
(International News ~ 03/23/17)
LONDON -- A knife-wielding man went on a deadly rampage in the heart of Britain's seat of power Wednesday, plowing a car into pedestrians on London's Westminster Bridge before stabbing a police officer to death inside the gates of Parliament. Five people were killed, including the assailant, and 40 others were injured in what Prime Minister Theresa May condemned as a "sick and depraved terrorist attack."...
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Advance victims likely died of smoke inhalation; fire not considered suspicious
(Local News ~ 03/23/17)
ADVANCE, Mo. -- Two victims of a fatal house fire in Advance Monday likely died of smoke inhalation, according to preliminary autopsy results. Stoddard County Coroner Kenny Pope said Wednesday afternoon preliminary results of autopsies performed on victims Andrea Carlisle, 43, and Hercheal Stephens, 41, both of Advance, suggest the cause of death is carbon monoxide poisoning because of smoke inhalation, but these results are not conclusive or definitive...
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Cramped quarters: April 4 proposition aims to ease crowding in Perry County District Schools
(Local News ~ 03/23/17)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Perry County District Schools would transform its facilities over the next eight years if voters pass a proposition April 4 in an effort to address crowded classrooms and hallways. The district would begin with construction of a new elementary-school building to house grades kindergarten through second. ...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 03/23/17)
Today in History Today is Thursday, March 23, the 82nd day of 2017. There are 283 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On March 23, 1792, Joseph Haydn's Symphony No. 94 in G Major (known as the "Surprise" symphony because of an unexpected crashing chord in the second movement) had its first public performance in London...
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Current cyber warfare
(Column ~ 03/23/17)
Like many of you I watched the congressional hearings investigating the alleged Russian interference in our 2016 presidential election and the possible involvement of personnel from the Trump campaign with the Russians. Further, the investigations looked at claims by the President that President Obama had the Trump campaign wiretapped or otherwise surveilled during the campaign. ...
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SEMO students excel at the state level
(Editorial ~ 03/23/17)
Another Southeast Missouri State team has brought home the hardware in a simulation competition. In recent weeks, the university's cybersecurity team won another state title. More recently, four members of the Southeast Missouri State University MBA Case team won the Show-Me MBA Case Competition, beating two teams from Washington University and three teams from Mizzou. Southeast took home a $5,000 prize...
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Court bolsters rights of students with learning disabilities
(Community ~ 03/23/17)
WASHINGTON -- A unanimous Supreme Court on Wednesday bolstered the rights of millions of students with learning disabilities in a ruling that requires public schools to offer special-education programs that meet higher standards. The court struck down a lower standard endorsed by President Donald Trump's nominee to the high court...
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Box office reaches new record, but international sales flat
(Entertainment ~ 03/23/17)
NEW YORK -- The Motion Picture Association of America said Wednesday the worldwide box office reached a record $38.6 billion in 2016, though international revenues were stagnant. The MPAA's annual report showed a global increase of 0.5 percent in ticket sales from 2015...
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Chuck Berry's final studio album to be released in June
(Entertainment ~ 03/23/17)
ST. LOUIS -- Chuck Berry's final studio album will be released June 16. The album, titled "CHUCK," was announced in October, five months before the rock pioneer's death Saturday at the age of 90. "CHUCK" is Berry's first album since 1979's "Rock It." Dualtone Records said eight of the 10 new recordings were written by Berry, who worked on the album until 2014. Dualtone said he continued to oversee production and enlisted his family and a friend to help complete it...
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Arctic sea ice shrivels to record low for winter
(National News ~ 03/23/17)
WASHINGTON -- The frigid top of the Earth just set another record for low levels of sea ice in what scientists said is a signal of an overheating world. The extent of floating ice in the Arctic hit a new low for winter: 5.57 million square miles. That's about 35,000 square miles -- an area about the size of Maine -- below 2015's record. Last year had a shade more than 2015 but nearly a tied record...
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Trump feels 'somewhat' vindicated after Nunes intel briefing
(National News ~ 03/23/17)
WASHINGTON -- Communications of Donald Trump's transition officials -- possibly including the incoming president himself -- may have been scooped up in legal surveillance but improperly distributed throughout the intelligence community, the chairman of the House intelligence committee said Wednesday...
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UN atomic chief: Iran inspections at risk without more money
(National News ~ 03/23/17)
WASHINGTON -- The inspections regime put in place to monitor closely Iran's nuclear activity is in jeopardy unless the U.S. and other nations contribute more money, the leader of the U.N.'s International Atomic Energy Agency said Wednesday. Yukiya Amano, the agency's director general, said he used his visit to Washington to make the case for an increase to the Trump administration and to U.S. lawmakers who control the federal budget...
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Facebook rape stirs questions about witnessing crimes online
(National News ~ 03/23/17)
CHICAGO -- The case of a 15-year-old Chicago girl who authorities said was raped while about 40 people watched on Facebook raises questions that have come up before in other attacks: What's the obligation of bystanders who see a crime unfolding? And why do they not intervene?...
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Ex-pharmacy exec convicted in deadly meningitis outbreak
(National News ~ 03/23/17)
BOSTON -- The former head of a Massachusetts pharmacy was acquitted Wednesday of murder allegations but convicted of racketeering and other crimes in a meningitis outbreak that was traced to fungus-contaminated drugs and killed 64 people across the country...
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Gorsuch to Democrats: No return to 'horse and buggy' era
(National News ~ 03/23/17)
WASHINGTON -- Assured of support from majority Republicans, Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch wrapped up two days of Senate questioning Wednesday to glowing GOP reviews but complaints from frustrated Democrats he concealed his views from the American public...
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Out of the past: March 23
(Out of the Past ~ 03/23/17)
Complaints against Cape Girardeau police officers last year reached their highest level in seven years. A report shows the number of complaints filed against officers in 1991 totaled 11; that compares with 10 in 1987; nine in 1990, 1988, 1986 and 1985 and eight in 1989...
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Cora Lee Sample
(Obituary ~ 03/23/17)
Cora Lee Sample, 77, of Cape Girardeau died Tuesday, March 21, 2017, at Saint Francis Medical Center. She was born June 10, 1939, in Cape Girardeau to William and Corene Tucker Moore Frentzel. She and Doyle W. Sample were married June 16, 1957, at Cape Girardeau. He passed away Feb. 3, 2009...
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William Hanlon
(Obituary ~ 03/23/17)
William "Bill" Hanlon, 82, of Delta passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2017, at Chaffee Nursing Center in Chaffee, Missouri. He was born Dec. 25, 1934, in Delta to the late Francis and Mary Montgomery Hanlon. He married Emma Gramlisch on Oct. 2, 1952, and she survives of the home...
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Jackson police report 3/23/17
(Police/Fire Report ~ 03/23/17)
The Jackson Police Department released the following items. Arrest does not imply guilt. Arrest n Ryan Nabors, 28, of Cape Girardeau was arrested on a Cape Girardeau County warrant for domestic assault. Citation n Travis Underwood, 39, of Jackson was issued a citation for stealing...
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Cape Girardeau police report 3/23/17
(Police/Fire Report ~ 03/23/17)
The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests n Two juveniles were cited into juvenile court on suspicion of shoplifting at Wal-Mart, 3439 William St. n Shannon M. Adams, 37, 628 Olive St., was arrested on three Cape Girardeau warrants for failure to appear, excessive growth of weeds and high weeds...
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Births 3/23/17
(Births ~ 03/23/17)
Son to James Paul and Crystal Elizabeth Fortner of Jackson, Southeast Hospital, 6:27 a.m. Monday, March 6, 2017. Name, Everett James. Weight, 7 pounds, 12 ounces. Second child, first son. Mrs. Fortner is the former Crystal Whitt, daughter of Ron and Bev Whitt of Troy, Illinois. She is employed by Custom Cut Fabrication. Fortner is the son of Paul and Cheryl Fortner of Gordonville. He is employed by Fruitland American Meat...
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Cape Girardeau County Commission agenda 3/23/17
(Local News ~ 03/23/17)
Approval of minutes n Minutes of the March 20 meeting Communications/reports -- other elected officials n None at this time Public comments n Items listed on agenda Routine business...
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Teacher accused of sexual misconduct faces 20 felonies
(State News ~ 03/23/17)
MAYSVILLE, Mo. -- A suspended northwest Missouri teacher has been charged with sexual misconduct with 10 teenage students. Thirty-nine-year-old Rodney Thomas of Cameron was charged Tuesday in DeKalb County with 20 felonies, including statutory sodomy and sexual contact with a student. No attorney is listed for him in online court records...
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Illinois governor seeks prison tower cameras
(State News ~ 03/23/17)
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- Gov. Bruce Rauner wants to replace guards in watchtowers with closed-circuit cameras at nearly two dozen lower-security Illinois prisons, an effort to cut expenses for a cash-strapped state that has gone two years without a budget...
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Trump's SEC pick, a lawyer for Goldman, to face skepticism
(National News ~ 03/23/17)
WASHINGTON -- Goldman Sachs may be about to get another friend in Washington. Jay Clayton, a well-connected Wall Street lawyer who is President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Securities and Exchange Commission, is sure to face sharp questions from Democrats at his confirmation hearing today over his years of work for Goldman and other financial giants...
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Google's YouTube losing major advertisers upset with videos
(National News ~ 03/23/17)
SAN FRANCISCO -- AT&T, Verizon and several other major advertisers are suspending their marketing campaigns on Google's YouTube site after discovering their brands have been appearing alongside videos promoting terrorism and other unsavory subjects...
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Hard times for Sears as retailer notes doubt about future
(National News ~ 03/23/17)
NEW YORK -- Sears, a back-to-school shopping destination for generations of children and the place newlyweds went to choose appliances, has said that after years of losing money, there is "substantial doubt" it will be able to keep its doors open. It's a dramatic acknowledgment from the chain that owns Sears and Kmart stores, which long has held fast to its stance a turnaround is possible, even as many of its shoppers have moved on to Wal-Mart, Target or Amazon...
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Trump campaign manager planned to advance Putin's interests
(National News ~ 03/23/17)
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump's former campaign chairman, Paul Manafort, secretly worked for a Russian billionaire to advance the interests of Russian President Vladimir Putin a decade ago and proposed an ambitious political strategy to undermine anti-Russian opposition across former Soviet republics, The Associated Press has learned...
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Student cited for taking baby gators into taxi
(National News ~ 03/23/17)
AUGUSTA, Maine -- A college student is in trouble for taking his five baby pet alligators inside a taxicab. The pet reptiles began crawling around the cab Tuesday after a box tipped over. University of Maine at Augusta student Yifan Sun, 20, of China received a summons because alligators are not allowed to be kept in Maine. Sun told police he kept the alligators as pets and was taking them with him to visit someone in Waterville...
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New idea shakes up dinosaur family tree for T. Rex and pals
(National News ~ 03/23/17)
WASHINGTON -- Tyrannosaurus Rex and his buddies could be on the move as a new study proposes a massive shake-up of the dinosaur family tree. Scientists who took a deeper look at dinosaur fossils suggest a different evolutionary history for dinosaurs, moving theropods such as T. Rex to a new branch of the family tree and hinting at an earlier and more northern origin for dinosaurs...
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Local briefs 3/23/17
(Community ~ 03/23/17)
Kaitlin Christian and Kody Olsen of Jackson have received the Regents' Scholarship to attend Southeast Missouri State University for the 2017-2018 academic year. Christian is the daughter of Bruce and Amy Christian and Shelley and Todd Turlington. Olsen is the son of Jason and Pamela Hackler of Jackson. Christian and Olsen both will be 2017 graduates of Jackson High School...
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Hooked on Science: Hot ice
(Community ~ 03/23/17)
n Reusable hand warmer n Paper plate n Scissors n STEP 1: Without clicking the metal disk inside the hand warmer, observe its contents. Describe and classify the contents of the hand warmer by its observable properties. n STEP 2: Using the scissors, cut open the hand warmer. Quickly pour the contents onto the paper plate and observe. Touch the contents of the hand warmer on the plate. Describe and classify the contents of the hand warmer while on the paper plate by its observable properties...
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Prayer 3/23/17
(Prayer ~ 03/23/17)
Lord Jesus, may we always stand firm on your Holy Word and lead others to you. Amen.
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Speak Out 3/23/17
(Speak Out ~ 03/23/17)
Maybe I am missing something, but all I hear is how the bad, bad insurance companies are charging higher and higher premiums. There is a simple reason that I don't hear anyone talking about. It doesn't take a very smart person to realize the reason behind the increased premiums is the cost of health care. ...
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Leopold School Board candidate: Emily Lanpher
(Submitted Story ~ 03/23/17)
Name Emily Lanpher Age 35 Place of Birth Evanston, WY Andrew Lanpher Landon Dailey Addyson Dailey Clare Lanpher Occupation Teacher Employer Cape Girardeau Career & Technology Center Lanpher Farms Sought for a position in 2016 Email emilylanpher@yahoo.com...
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'A tale as old as time': Saxony to perform 'Beauty and the Beast' next week
(Community ~ 03/23/17)
It's a tale as old as time, told fresh by Saxony Lutheran High School's theater program beginning next Friday, March 31. Director Tammy Petzoldt said the cast and crew are deep into rehearsals for "Beauty and the Beast," and everyone is working hard to bring the show about...
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Marble Hill Ward 1 Alderman candidate Darrell Bostic
(Submitted Story ~ 03/23/17)
Age 62 Place of birth Bloomfield MO. Patty Bostic Anthony Bostic Justin Bostic Judy Aurand Occupation Retired Employer Nestle Surinamese Businesses owned, all or part None None There are serial issues.including water,sewer,and street repairs. It is not going to be a quick fix, but I feel we are making progress. These things...
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Benefit For Josh Ressel
(Submitted Story ~ 03/23/17)
Benefit Fried Chicken Dinner to help with medical costs for Josh Ressel. April 8th at Hiney Hut, 2974 State Highway PP, Scott City. Serving begins at 1 pm, carry outs available. Auction begins at 6 pm. Dance begins at 8:30, with music provided by Outlaw Saints...
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Marble Hill Ward 2 alderman candidate Chad A. Ritter
(Submitted Story ~ 03/23/17)
Age 40 Place of birth Advance, Mo Makisha- fiancee Callie-13 Danika-10 Tawny-7 Mya-7 Kynnedy-10 months Occupation Team Leader Employer Mondi Businesses owned, all or part None None Our water system is becoming outdated and in need of some improvements. Look into every possible resources we can find...
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Chaffee Ward 4 councilman canidate Eric Seyer
(Submitted Story ~ 03/23/17)
Age 42 Place of birth Cape Girardeau Spouse Kara. Children Karlee, Luke, Kaycee Occupation POS Support Specialist Employer Retail Data Systems of St. Louis Businesses owned, all or part Computing Made Easy Ward 4 Councilman Several issues have been discussed at council meetings but a solution has not been reached yet. ...
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Advance School Board candidate Nanie Hawkins
(Submitted Story ~ 03/23/17)
Name Nanie Hawkins Age 51 Place of Birth Newport, Arkansas Married to Kevin for 32 years Son Aaron, 31 Son Austin, 26 Occupation Childcare Employer Little Hornets Learning Center Little Hornets Learning Center 3 year member on the Advance R-IV School Board. seeking re-election...
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Chaffee School Board candidate: Steve Seyer
(Submitted Story ~ 03/23/17)
Name Steve Seyer Age 62 Place of Birth Chaffee Mo. I have three Beautiful Daughters, Christy Hendrix, Stephanie Seyer, and Abbigail Cossou, two great son-in -laws Joe Hendrix and Clark Cossou, and five wonderful grandchildren, Maddeline Hendrix, Isabelle Seyer, Carter Cossou, Carly Ann Cossou, and Ross Cossou...
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Cape Girardeau County couple honored with 4-H volunteer award
(Submitted Story ~ 03/23/17)
Brian and Bonnie Stahlman of Cape Girardeau County were honored with a 2017 Frank Graham 4-H Volunteer Leadership Award by the Missouri 4-H Foundation on March 17. They were two of 35 volunteers recognized for their commitment to the University of Missouri Extension 4-H Youth Development Program...
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Woodland School Board candidate Jason Cook
(Submitted Story ~ 03/23/17)
Name Jason Cook Age 44 Place of Birth Marble Hill, MO Spouse - Holly Cook Kids - Emma, Josy, Ella Occupation Contractor Employer Self J Cook Building and Design None Email Jcook7893@gmail.com Telephone number 573-579-7893 I can't say with any certainty that I am the most qualified of those running for this position. ...
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Sprayed plum tree
(Submitted Story ~ 03/23/17)
Closeup on sprayed plum tree with water to save tree during recent cold spell in Cape...tree located in cemetery near St Vincent's.
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CENET to Host “Taste of Sweden” Fundraising Event
(Submitted Story ~ 03/23/17)
On Thursday, April 27, Cultural Exchange Network (CENET) will partner with Hedman Vineyards to present a "Taste of Sweden,” a culinary & wine experience. The event will take place at The Peachbarn at Hedman Vineyards in Alto Pass, Illinois. Each ticket includes a welcome drink, 3-course dinner and wine pairings...
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Altenburg School Board candidate Harold France
(Submitted Story ~ 03/23/17)
Name Harold France Age 83 Place of Birth Muskegon, Michigan Rhonda K. France - spouse Lisa Douglas - daughter Zachary France - son Aaron France - son Occupation Field Service Representative Employer Boeing Defense Systems None Member of the Altenburg School Board for 15 years...
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Scott County Central School Board candidate Robert Cook
(Submitted Story ~ 03/23/17)
Name Robert Cook Age 61 Place of Birth Cape Girardeau Spouse: Teresa Cook Son: Chad Cook Daughter: Heather Brock Daughter: Lyndsey Unterreiner Occupation Tech Specialist Employer Monsanto Cook Farms Previous: Vice-President Scott County Central All-Schools Foundation...
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