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Man arrested after stabbing Wednesday
(Local News ~ 03/26/15)
A suspect was in custody after a stabbing Wednesday night in Cape Girardeau. Sgt. Rick Schmidt of the Cape Girardeau Police Department said a call came in at 8:18 p.m. about a stabbing victim at the Maple Crest Manor residential care facility on North Frederick Street...
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Jackson's Blake Reynolds named SEMO Conference boys basketball POY
(High School Sports ~ 03/26/15)
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo -- Melanie McKuin continued the Dexter Lady Bearcats' recent run of Bob Gray Award winners Wednesday night while Blake Reynolds became the first Jackson player since 1987 to win the John Gibbs Award. Both were among the honorees at the 57th annual Poplar Bluff Letter Club Basketball Banquet at the Black River Coliseum, which started off the festivities with a keynote address by University of Missouri men's basketball coach Kim Anderson...
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Missouri man catches record-size paddlefish
(State News ~ 03/26/15)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- A Missouri man says he fought for nearly 30 minutes before landing a state-record paddlefish last week. The Missouri Department of Conservation says the fish snagged by 33-year-old Andy Beolobraydic III of Richwoods weighed 140 pounds, 9 ounces...
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Man charged with raping, burning developmentally disabled woman
(Local News ~ 03/26/15)
MARBLE HILL, Mo. -- A Marble Hill man has been charged with injuring and sexually assaulting a developmentally disabled woman. Barbara Grebing, owner of J&J Assisted Living, who took the woman to a doctor's appointment March 16, told Bollinger County sheriff's deputy Michael Henson the woman had an injury on her left wrist, according to a probable-cause statement filed by detective Sgt. Della Moore of the Bollinger County Sheriff's Department...
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Perry County School Board race sees crowded field
(Local News ~ 03/26/15)
Four candidates, including two incumbents and two challengers, are vying for two posts on the Perry County School Board. Incumbents Kevin Bachmann and Mark Gremaud are facing challenges from newcomers Mary Bauwens and Lara Green during the April 7 election...
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Cape woman raising money to put a shelter or umbrellas at dog park
(Local News ~ 03/26/15)
Cape Girardeau's dog park, "Dogtown," is a popular destination for pet owners on warm sunny days, but as summer temperatures rise, attendance seems to fall. Some frequent visitors say lack of shade makes it difficult for dogs and owners to enjoy the park...
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Environmental groups want flood-control project vetoed
(Local News ~ 03/26/15)
Environmental groups say they plan to continue urging a veto of a planned Southeast Missouri flood-control project under the Clean Water Act. A public comment period on the final environmental impact statement for the long-debated St. Johns Bayou and New Madrid Floodway project is expected to open this summer...
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Margenthaler's resignation agreement strikes middle ground on buyout figures
(College Sports ~ 03/26/15)
Former Southeast Missouri State women's basketball coach Ty Margenthaler could have walked away from the job with no compensation if he'd been fired for violating his contract, and the university could have paid much more.
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Optimist Chili Day 2015
(Submitted Photo ~ 03/26/15)
Walter Wildman, proud "Papaw" to three lovely granddaughters, carries on his tradition of "visiting" folks at Chili Day with his youngest grandbaby girl.
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Today in History
(National News ~ 03/26/15)
Today is Thursday, March 26, the 85th day of 2015. There are 280 days left in the year. Today's Highlights in History: On March 26, 1945, during World War II, Iwo Jima was fully secured by U.S. forces following a final, desperate attack by Japanese soldiers. Former British Prime Minister David Lloyd George, 82, died in Ty Newydd, Llanystumdwy, Wales...
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Editorial: Chaplains serve import role for law enforcement, community
(Editorial ~ 03/26/15)
We think of pastors as those who stand at the pulpit during a weekend service, preside over weddings and funerals and provide counseling. But the role is so much more, particularly for those who serve as chaplains for law enforcement officers. Several local law enforcement operations have the support of chaplains. A story in the March 15 Southeast Missourian by reporter Samantha Rinehart looked at the role these individuals provide to police officers and community...
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Slavery taints global supply of seafood
(International News ~ 03/26/15)
BENJINA, Indonesia -- The Burmese slaves sat on the floor and stared through the rusty bars of their locked cage, hidden on a tiny tropical island thousands of miles from home. A few yards away, other workers loaded cargo ships with slave-caught seafood that clouds the supply networks of supermarkets, restaurants and even pet stores in the United States...
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Member's departure leaves One Direction a quartet
(Entertainment ~ 03/26/15)
LONDON -- And then there were four: Zayn Malik said Wednesday he is leaving chart-topping boy band One Direction "to be a normal 22-year-old." In an announcement that broke teenage hearts and sent social media outlets into a tizzy, Malik's bandmates said they were sad to see him go "but we totally respect his decision and send him all our love for the future."...
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Cover design unveiled for new Harper Lee novel
(Entertainment ~ 03/26/15)
NEW YORK -- The cover of Harper Lee's new novel will remind you of an old one. On Wednesday, HarperCollins unveiled the jacket art for Lee's "Go Set a Watchman," the follow-up to "To Kill a Mockingbird." The new cover, like the one for "To Kill a Mockingbird," is an illustration featuring a tree, but it shows tracks and a train in the distance. "Go Set a Watchman" begins with "Mockingbird" protagonist Scout Finch returning by train 20 years later to her native Alabama...
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TV chef Jacques Pepin recovering from stroke
(Community ~ 03/26/15)
Jacques Pepin, the French chef who helped introduce generations of Americans to refined cuisine, is recovering after suffering a minor stroke. Pepin, 79, was at his Connecticut home with friends Sunday when he began displaying symptoms of a stroke. He received prompt treatment and was released from the hospital Tuesday, his daughter, Claudine Pepin, said. He is expected to make a full recovery...
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House passes budget to erase deficits
(National News ~ 03/26/15)
WASHINGTON -- Normally quarrelsome House Republicans came together Wednesday night and passed a conservative budget that relies on nearly $5 trillion in cuts to eliminate deficits over the next decade, calls for repealing the health-care law and envisions transformations of the tax code and Medicare...
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'Animal House' frat at Dartmouth accused of branding members
(National News ~ 03/26/15)
CONCORD, N.H. -- A Dartmouth College fraternity that partly inspired the 1978 movie "Animal House" has been accused of branding new members while under suspension last fall, but the group's lawyer denies anyone was hazed or hurt. Alpha Delta, which has a recent history of hazing and other disciplinary violations, was suspended in October for breaking alcohol rules during one party and hosting another without registering it with the college. ...
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Bergdahl may face life in prison if convicted
(National News ~ 03/26/15)
FORT BRAGG, N.C. -- Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, who abandoned his post in Afghanistan and was held captive for five years by the Taliban, was charged Wednesday by the U.S. military with desertion and misbehavior before the enemy and could get life in prison if convicted...
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McCartney, Metallica to headline Lollapalooza fest
(Entertainment ~ 03/26/15)
CHICAGO -- Paul McCartney, Metallica and Sam Smith will be among 130 acts at this year's Lollapalooza music festival in Chicago. Lollapalooza founder Perry Farrell said Florence + the Machine, Bassnectar and The Weeknd are also on the lineup. Farrell says "young talented artists will be performing alongside legends."...
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Posthumous Brittany Maynard video supports aid-in-dying bill
(National News ~ 03/26/15)
SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- In a video recorded 19 days before Brittany Maynard took life-ending drugs, she tells California lawmakers no one should have to leave home to legally kill themselves under the care of a doctor. "Unfortunately, California law prevented me from getting the end-of-life option I deserved," she said in the recording released Wednesday, hours before the first state Senate committee hearing on the issue. ...
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Graffiti boom born in tragedy brightens up Colombia capital
(International News ~ 03/26/15)
BOGOTA, Colombia -- A vibrant stream of giant murals greets people heading in from Bogota's main airport or walking down the cobblestone streets of colonial downtown. Stencils of pineapple-shaped grenades and AK-47 rifles arranged in a rainfall formation allude to Colombia's violent politics. Monkeys and butterflies spray-painted in bright colors pay homage to the country's natural beauty and provide a relief amid the Andean capital's gray skies and monochromatic red brick architecture...
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Obama ready to sign bill revamping Medicare doctor fees
(National News ~ 03/26/15)
WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama said Wednesday he's ready to sign "good, bipartisan" legislation protecting physicians from steep cuts in Medicare reimbursements and bolstering health programs for children and the poor as Senate Democrats seemed to soften their opposition to the package...
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Boko Haram abducts hundreds of civilians
(International News ~ 03/26/15)
ABUJA, Nigeria -- Hundreds of civilians, including many children, have been abducted and are being used as human shields by Boko Haram extremists, a top Nigerian official confirmed Wednesday. The news of the mass kidnappings comes as Nigeria prepares for crucial elections Saturday...
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Military worries about easing transgender ban
(National News ~ 03/26/15)
WASHINGTON -- U.S. military leaders have expressed reservations about any move to lift the Pentagon's ban on transgender people serving in the armed forces, an issue since Defense Secretary Ash Carter's suggestion he is open to the idea, officials say...
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France jet audio shows pilot locked out of cockpit
(International News ~ 03/26/15)
SEYNE-LES-ALPES, France -- The first half of Germanwings Flight 9525 was chilling in its normalcy. It took off from Barcelona en route to Duesseldorf, climbing over the Mediterranean and turning over France. The last communication was a routine request to continue on its route...
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Yemen president flees by sea amid rebel advance in south
(International News ~ 03/26/15)
SANAA, Yemen -- President Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi fled Yemen by sea Wednesday as Shiite rebels and their allies moved on his last refuge in the south, captured its airport and put a bounty on his head, officials said. Hours later, Saudi Arabia announced it had begun airstrikes against the Houthi rebels...
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U.S. airstrikes helping Iraq retake Tikrit
(National News ~ 03/26/15)
WASHINGTON -- At Iraq's request, the U.S. began airstrikes in Tikrit on Wednesday in support of a stalled Iraqi ground offensive to retake the city from Islamic State fighters. The bombing marked a significant expansion of the U.S. military role in Iraq...
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Afghan president says his nation won't be 'lazy Uncle Joe'
(National News ~ 03/26/15)
WASHINGTON -- Afghan President Ashraf Ghani thanked Congress on Wednesday for billions of American tax dollars and vowed his war-wracked country will be self-reliant within this decade. "We're not going to be the lazy Uncle Joe," he said. In a speech to a joint meeting of Congress, Ghani moved to mend U.S.-Afghan relations that were frayed under former president Hamid Karzai. ...
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Oprah Winfrey auctioning furniture, paintings
(Entertainment ~ 03/26/15)
CHICAGO -- Oprah Winfrey will auction off paintings, furniture, designer clothing and other items from her Chicago residence next month. Leslie Hindman Auctioneers said Tuesday the proceeds will benefit the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls in South Africa, which tries to prepare disadvantaged high school-aged girls to be future leaders...
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Southeast baseball team edges Arkansas State, claims 6th straight win
(College Sports ~ 03/26/15)
The Southeast Missouri State baseball team collected its sixth consecutive victory with a win over Arkansas State on Wednesday. A run in the top of the eighth led to a 6-5 win for the Redhawks, who improved to 15-9 overall. Brendon Neel reached on a error to start the top of the eighth and was moved to third by a sacrifice bunt and fly out before scoring on Clayton Evans' single...
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Cardinals edge Nationals 1-0; Scherzer fans 9 batters
(Professional Sports ~ 03/26/15)
JUPITER, Fla. -- Max Scherzer looked amply ready to start on opening day for Washington, striking out nine in six shutout innings during the Nationals' 1-0 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday. Nationals manager Matt Williams recently announced that the newly acquired Scherzer would make his first career start in an opener. Washington begins at home against the New York Mets on April 6...
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Woman's safe return caps bizarre kidnap-for-ransom ordeal
(National News ~ 03/26/15)
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. -- A woman whose boyfriend reported that intruders abducted her from their San Francisco Bay Area home and held her for ransom was found safe Wednesday at her father's Southern California apartment. Denise Huskins disappeared early Monday and her father, Mike Huskins, traveled to Northern California to help with the search. ...
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Facebook's Messenger app to mix business with more pleasure
(National News ~ 03/26/15)
SAN FRANCISCO -- Facebook's Messenger app is evolving into a multitasking tool equipped to send an animated fist bump to a friend at one moment and then get a little business done in the next. In an effort to pull off the transformation, Facebook Inc. ...
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Out of the past: March 26
(Out of the Past ~ 03/26/15)
The mild winter weather has saved Cape Girardeau taxpayers between $5,000 and $6,000 in snow-removal costs; the city spread salt and sand over city streets only seven or eight times this winter. The National Transportation Safety Board says the Dec. 22, 1988, crash of an Air Evac medical helicopter near Cape Girardeau was probably caused by a series of pilot errors and poor weather conditions; three people were killed in the crash...
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HJ Heinz buys Kraft to build $28 billion food giant
(National News ~ 03/26/15)
NEW YORK -- Some of the most familiar names in ketchup, pickles, cheese and hot dogs are set to come under the same roof after H.J. Heinz Co. announced plans Wednesday to buy Kraft and create one of the world's largest food and beverage companies. The deal would bring together an array of longtime staples in American kitchens, including Oscar Mayer lunchmeats, Jell-O desserts, Miracle Whip spreads, Ore-Ida potatoes and Smart Ones diet foods...
- Buying spring flowers (Local News ~ 03/26/15)
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Distraction a factor in 6 in 10 teen driver crashes
(Community ~ 03/26/15)
WASHINGTON -- Distractions -- especially talking with passengers and using cellphones -- play a far greater role in car crashes involving teen drivers than previously has been understood, according to compelling new evidence cited by safety researchers...
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Hooked on Science: Expanding and shrinking Peeps
(Community ~ 03/26/15)
Peeps contain a whole lot of air. Find out what happens when the air is removed not only inside the Peep, but from around it as well. n Peeps n Vacuum pumper and chamber STEP 1: Place a few Peeps inside of the chamber. STEP 2: Use the vacuum pumper to remove as much air from the chamber as possible and observe...
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Animal shelters let kids cozy up to pets at summer camps
(Community ~ 03/26/15)
Children who love to dance, act or play sports have summer camps specialized just for them. But many parents don't realize kids who are passionate about pets can have the same immersive experience. Thousands of youngsters ages 6 to 17 will attend day camps this summer at hundreds of animal shelters across the country. ...
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Jackson police report 3/26/15
(Police/Fire Report ~ 03/26/15)
The Jackson Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. n Dustin L. Tatum, 21, 619 Sue Drive, was arrested on suspicion of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated (drugs), distribution of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana under 35 grams, possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia...
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Cape Girardeau fire report 3/26/15
(Police/Fire Report ~ 03/26/15)
* Medical assist calls were made to: Cape LaCroix Road at 5:53 a.m.; South Spring Avenue at 12:03 p.m.; North Main Street at 4:38 p.m.; William Street at 8:04 p.m.; and North Spanish Street at 10:15 p.m. n At 4:47 a.m., false alarm or call on Saint Francis Drive...
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Cape Girardeau police report 3/26/15
(Police/Fire Report ~ 03/26/15)
The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. n Suspect was in custody pending formal charges of dangerous drugs, possession of controlled substance and unlawful use of drug paraphernalia. n Two juveniles were cited into juvenile court for assault at 1000 S. Silver Springs Road...
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Shirley Wilson
(Obituary ~ 03/26/15)
Shirley Mae Wilson, 86, of Cape Girardeau, formerly of Anna, Illinois, died Tuesday, March 24, 2015, at The Arbors in Cape Girardeau. Friends may call from 11 a.m. until service time Friday at Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Anna. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Steve Shepherd officiating. Interment will be in Anna City Cemetery...
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Virginia Tierney
(Obituary ~ 03/26/15)
Virginia Tierney, 88, of Jackson died Wednesday, March 25, 2015, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Arrangements are incomplete at McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson.
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Nancy Jenkerson
(Obituary ~ 03/26/15)
CHAFFEE, Mo. -- Nancy S. Jenkerson, 71, of Chaffee passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2015, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. There is no service. Burial will be in Union Park Cemetery. Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Chaffee is in charge of arrangements...
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Benjamin James
(Obituary ~ 03/26/15)
MARBLE HILL, Mo. -- Benjamin Anthony "Tony" James, 53, of Marble Hill died Tuesday, March 24, 2015, at his home. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to service time Saturday at Hutchings Funeral Chapel in Marble Hill. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, with burial to follow in McGee Chapel Cemetery near Glenallen, Missouri...
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Donna Hughes
(Obituary ~ 03/26/15)
GRAND TOWER, Ill. -- Donna G. Hughes, 67, of Grand Tower passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2015, at her home with her loving family by her side. She was born Nov. 28, 1947, in Cape Girardeau, to Earl and LaVerne Snell Hill. She and Willis Hughes Jr. were married June 11, 1965, in Jacob, Illinois. They shared 49 years of marriage...
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Karen Brown
(Obituary ~ 03/26/15)
TAMMS, Ill. -- Karen E. Brown, 72, of Tamms passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2015, at her home. She was born Sept. 15, 1942, in Cairo, Illinois, daughter of the late Milford and Georgia Coleman Dunning. Karen was a faithful member of Tamms United Methodist Church, where she served as youth group sponsor, vacation Bible school superintendent, church custodian, and a member of United Methodist Women. Karen was a volunteer many years for the Tamms Fire Department's annual 4th of July celebration...
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Cape Girardeau County Commission agenda 3/26/15
(Local News ~ 03/26/15)
1 Barton Square, Jackson 9 a.m. today n None at this time n Items listed on agenda n Purchase orders n Payroll change forms n Collector's annual settlement n A representative from Boston Mutual Life will give an overview of the services they offer. n Bob Adams, assessor, will present a recommendation to award bid for personal property computer assisted assessment system...
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Jackson plans partial power outage Saturday
(Local News ~ 03/26/15)
Some Jackson residents will experience a planned power outage this weekend as crews perform relocation work on lines and equipment at the intersection of East Main and Lacey streets as part of a traffic signal project. If the weather allows crews to work, customers in and around the Savannah Ridge West subdivision in Jackson will be without power Saturday for four hours between noon and 4 p.m. ...
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Kelly High School to present 'The Masked Musketeer'
(Local News ~ 03/26/15)
The Kelly High School Drama Club will present its annual spring play on Thursday and Friday at the high school gymnasium. This year's production is "The Masked Musketeer," a two-act, lighthearted farce of "The Three Musketeers." Show times are 7 p.m. each night, and tickets will be sold at the door. Prices are $4 for adults and $3 for students...
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Lawyer: Police shooting suspect didn't fire gun in Ferguson
(State News ~ 03/26/15)
ST. LOUIS -- The man accused of shooting two police officers during a demonstration in Ferguson this month had nothing to do with the incident, his attorney said Wednesday, adding that police should be searching for the real shooter. Jeffrey L. Williams, 20, is accused of shooting and wounding the officers March 12, during an early-morning rally sparked by the resignation of Ferguson's police chief. Prosecutors say Williams told investigators he fired a gun but was aiming at someone else...
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Woman pleads guilty to threatening doorbell pranksters
(State News ~ 03/26/15)
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- A Springfield woman could get a 10-year prison sentencing for threatening boys who rang her doorbell and ran away. Prosecutors say 32-year-old Ashley Crossland pleaded guilty to three felonies after becoming angry after the January 2014 prank. A probable cause statement says Crossland tried to run one boy down with her van and punched another while holding a knife to his chest...
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Missouri Republicans split on possible expert witness change
(State News ~ 03/26/15)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Legislation that would impose new requirements for expert testimony in Missouri court cases has run into opposition from two Republican senators who are lawyers and running for statewide office. Republican Sens. Eric Schmitt, of Glendale, and Kurt Schaefer, of Columbia, have helped Democrats stall the measure, which is backed by business groups. ...
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Missouri school activity makes students uncomfortable
(State News ~ 03/26/15)
FULTON, Mo. -- The Fulton School District has launched an investigation into a teacher-led activity referred to as a "survey" that has upset participating students and parents. The Fulton Sun reported that during a Fulton Middle School physical education class Friday, teachers conducted an activity called "Claim It," in which students were read various statements about their identity. ...
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2 camels stolen from Missouri farm
(State News ~ 03/26/15)
COLUMBIA, Mo. -- Boone County authorities are looking for two stolen camels. The double-hump male camels were stolen with two steers from a farm in Columbia. They were last seen Monday morning. The animals' owner says someone likely lured the four animals -- worth about $20,000 -- into a trailer. The two 900-pound Black Angus steer have tags on their right ears with the numbers 96 and 97. Investigators say it's unclear whether the camels had microchips or tags...
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High school roundup: Bell City baseball team defeats Bloomfield
(High School Sports ~ 03/26/15)
All scores were reported to the Southeast Missourian on Wednesday.
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Southeast Missourian Athlete of the Week: Notre Dame's Quinn Poythress
(High School Sports ~ 03/26/15)
Notre Dame's Quinn Poythress scored a game-high 25 points and helped lead the Bulldogs to a 65-44 win over Bolivar in the Class 4 third-place game Friday at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Missouri. The 6-foot-7 senior netted seven points in the final 6 minutes, 30 seconds of the game, during which Notre Dame went on an 18-2 run...
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Record-breaking show 'The Fantasticks' to close in May
(Entertainment ~ 03/26/15)
NEW YORK -- The off-Broadway phenomenon "The Fantasticks" will pack away its confetti and cardboard moon this summer, ending a record-breaking run that started when Dwight D. Eisenhower was president. Producers of the stalwart, low-tech show said Wednesday the musical will close May 3, the 55th anniversary of the show's opening in 1960. It will have run 20,672 performances in two city venues, with a gap of four years when it went silent...
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Book '1775' destroys myths about Paul Revere
(Column ~ 03/26/15)
I have never covered two books in a row in this column, but I recently finished "1775" by Francis Russell, published by New Word City 2014, copyright American Heritage. I had to tell about this book of historical events, written for a general audience and not as reference material for historians. It is a well-written, easy read about events, including the first battles of the American Revolutionary War...
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Prayer 3/26/15
(Prayer ~ 03/26/15)
May we persevere through trials, keeping our focus on you, O Lord God. Amen.
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Births 3/26/15
(Births ~ 03/26/15)
Son to Austin James Louis Robinson and Brittany Elizabeth Kay Foster of Cape Girardeau, Saint Francis Medical Center, 10:57 p.m. Saturday, March 14, 2015. Name, Colton James Louis. Weight, 8 pounds. First child. Ms. Foster is the daughter of Timothy and Cheri Foster of Cape Girardeau. She is a cashier at Kohl's. Robinson is the son of Jeanne McClanahand and Woodrow Graham of McClure, Illinois. He is a cashier at Little Caesar's...
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