Menu
-
Cape district has larger percentage of Black, mixed-race students than national average - 7:58 pmThe Cape Girardeau School District, with a 2019-2020 enrollment of 4,096, have a much higher percentage of Black and mixed-race students and lower percentages of white, Hispanic and Asian students... -
Work begins to illuminate Cape floodwall mural - 5:26 pmAfter 12 years, lights are going up to illuminate the Mississippi River floodwall murals in downtown Cape Girardeau, thanks to long efforts by Old Town Cape and others. Danny Essner, Old Town Cape... -
Jobless rate down slightly as employers look for workers - 5:21 pmThe unemployment rate in Cape Girardeau County dropped slightly in August, according to the Missouri Department of Labor. However, it remained more than twice as high as it was for several months... -
Three area residents die of coronavirus - 5:20 pmArea health officials reported three COVID-19-related deaths Tuesday. Two of the deaths -- one person in the 80-89 age bracket and one in the 90-99 bracket -- involved Cape Girardeau County... -
Lions Pancake Day to honor front line workers2Cape Noon Lions Club will continue its Pancake Day tradition Wednesday, though this year's event will have a unique focus. The event will not be for the general public. Instead, club members will...
-
This Afternoon
Partly SunnyHigh: 66 -
Tonight
Mostly ClearLow: 50 -
Wednesday
SunnyHigh: 79Low: 49 -
Thursday
SunnyHigh: 69Low: 43
-
Friday
SunnyHigh: 64Low: 43
-
Business Notebook: Chambers and county treasuer issue sales tax reminder; agriculture grants available (9/28/20)With October just days away, the Cape Girardeau County Treasurer's Office and the chambers of commerce in Cape Girardeau and Jackson are reminding... -
Mask making — Cape company contributes to fighting coronavirus (9/28/20)Rick Needham will tell you without hesitation Patriot Medical Devices, located at 1823 Rust Ave., could have located its mask production in... -
From the (Home) Business Desk: Brewing up a few coffee facts (9/28/20)I don't think of myself as a coffee connoisseur by any means. For most of my adult life, I just didn't get it. Coffee, to me, was simply a bitter... -
Sedona Bistro — Unexpected career changes lead to new restaurant (9/21/20)It's often said when one door closes, another opens. In the case of Ron and Kristi Brzycki, the open door led to Sedona Bistro, their new restaurant...
Friends2Follow
-
Column: Mail-in ballots: Voter fraud made easy in New York (9/29/20)32Much talk is swirling about the voting process during this coronavirus craziness. Specifically, jabber about mass mail-in voting has been... -
Column: Broadband expansion begins in Jackson (9/29/20)For many years there has been much discussion about broadband internet service to areas of the United States. This year, it has come to the forefront... -
Speak Out: Speak Out 9/29/20 (9/29/20)Rigged election So if Trump wins the election, it's fair, but if he loses it, it's rigged? What world is he living in? Is it populated with unicorns,...
-
Letter to the Editor: Reasons to support Trump (9/29/20)Recently there was a letter written to the editor about the disparaging remarks made by President Trump concerning veterans being losers. The writer...
-
Paid Letter: Parson, Wallingford wrong on special session (9/29/20)Gov. Mike Parson came through the area last Tuesday (again), this time to celebrate his failed special session of the General Assembly. Gov. Parson...
-
A walk on the 'Deli' side of Hoeckele'sOff to Perryville, Missouri, where I taste-tested a place that I know well when it comes to doughnuts but was totally clueless when it comes to savory food. Hoeckele Bakery & Deli is well known for its absolutely amazing sweets, but they also have a fairly extensive menu that utilizes other baked goods in a fresh and succulent way. It's easy to overlook the "& Deli" part of the name, but I would encourage you to not make that mistake... -
Sedona Bistro — it's all in the nameWhat's in a name? Names are important. Parents think long and hard about what to name their children before they are born. As children, some of us toyed with names we would have preferred. I know I had a couple in mind for when I was a "grown up" and could decide for myself. ...
-
NEW YORK -- Toni Morrison is on the list. So are John Green and Harper Lee. And John Steinbeck and Margaret Atwood. All wrote books that were among... -
FYI 9-27-20 (9/26/20)The Scott Couty -- Families and Histories book Bicentennial edition has extended the deadline for acceptance of family histories and photos until...
-
Senior centers are open for carryout and delivery only. Monday: Bell pepper steak or Polish sausage, mashed potatoes, sauerkraut, steamed broccoli,...
-
Adopt Tiglet 9-27-20 (9/26/20)Submitted by Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary This pretty boy is Tiglet. He is a 7-year-old male Blue Russian and needs a loving home. If you are ready... -
Americans may not know if trick or treating will happen this year because of the pandemic, but they're buying a lot of Halloween candy while they...
