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Rob Hurtgen
Making decisions while honoring God
When the church was young, its growth demonstrated itself to be more organic that strategic. What began with Jesus' one simple command -- to be his witnesses by telling all he was and all he did in their hometowns and beyond -- exploded into a...
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After months of waiting, the deal for a Canadian investor to take over Commander Premier Aircraft Corp. in Cape Girardeau seems poised for completion. Ronald Strauss, founder of Aero-Base Inc., said that almost all remaining...
We all face battles within ourselves, and local churches believe there's no shame in asking for help. That's why five Southeast Missouri churches are now offering Celebrate Recovery meetings, where attendees are encouraged...
A handful of residents at Chateau Girardeau went on a Thursday morning tour of the Cape Girardeau School District without leaving their seats. "Right now you're looking at Jefferson Elementary," said Neil Glass, director of...
About 80 people gathered Thursday at the construction site of a new Candlewood Suites hotel on Mount Auburn Road in Cape Girardeau to protest the alleged employment of undocumented workers.
SIKESTON, Mo. -- A resident of a Sikeston nursing home was hit by a train on tracks near the home shortly after 7 a.m. Thursday and later died of her injuries.
Class 1 Boys Basketball Title Game

Scott County Central claimed the state title during the MSHSAA Class 1 State Championship at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo., on Saturday, March 20, 2010, defeating Pilot Grove 96-47.

SEMO vs. Valparaiso baseball

Southeast Missouri State defeats Valparaiso 8-7 Saturday, March 20, 2010 at Capaha Field, sweeping the series 3-0.

Class 2 Boys Basketball Title Game

Bernie took second place in the the MSHSAA Class 2 State Championship title game at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo., on Saturday, March 20, 2010, falling to Sturgeon 80-82.

Class 1 Girls Basketball Third Place Game

Naylor finished fourth in the Class 1 Girls MSHSAA Show-Me-Showdown, falling 48-52 to Marion County during the third place game at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo., on Friday, March 19, 2010.

Class 1 Boys Basketball State Semifinal

Scott County Central defeated Dadeville 86-53 during the Class 1 State Semifinals at the Hearnes Center in Columbia, Mo., on Thursday, March 18, 2010.

Class 1 Girls Basketball State Semifinal

Naylor fell to Montrose 67-30 during the Class 1 State Semifinals at the Hearnes Center in Columbia, Mo., on Thursday, March 18, 2010.

Class 2 Boys Basketball State Semifinal

Bernie defeated Eskridge 69-68 during the Class 2 State Semifinals at the Hearnes Center in Columbia, Mo., on Thursday, March 18, 2010.

St. Patrick's Day 2010

Cape Girardeau's downtown attracted those celebrating St. Patrick's Day during the Annual Pub Crawl on Wednesday, March 17, 2010.

SEMO vs. Freed-Hardeman baseball

Southeast Missouri State defeated Freed-Hardeman 13-1 at Capaha Field in Cape Girardeau, Mo., on Tuesday, March 16, 2010.

Jackson Rotary Pancake Day

Jackson Rotary Club sponsors its annual Pancake Day March 16, 2010 in Jackson.

AP video
PES Students Collect 176 pounds of Soda Tabs (03/19/10)
The students at the Perryville Elementary School have been working since the beginning of the school year to collect aluminum soda tabs to help fund improvements to their playground equipment. The students filled the 55 gallon barrel with 176 pounds of aluminum tabs, netting them $88 to put toward new playground equipment and improvements. ...
Perryville Elementary Students Donate Books for Kindergartener (03/19/10)
Seven year old J.T. Niccum, son of Jeff and Brandy Niccum of Perryville, was overwhelmed with the generosity of the Perryville Elementary School students when he saw the donations they made for him. A service project to purchase books from the Scholastic Book Fair for the kindergartener netted hundreds of dollars worth of books and gifts. ...
Perry County Middle School Fifth Grade Class Turns into Wax Museum (03/19/10)
During the month of February, Perry County Middle School students from Denita Schilli's fifth grade class worked on a class project that turned their classroom into a wax museum...with them being the statues. "Each of the students chose a famous person from the past or present and read a biography about that person," said Schilli. "After reading the book they did more research if necessary so they could present the information to the rest of the class and to visitors to our classroom."...
PRESS RELEASE - Health Care Is a Defense Issue, Should Be Paid for by Cutting Military Budget (03/18/10)
Midge Potts for Senate 2010 www.ElectMidge.com Contact: Midge Potts midge@electmidge.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 18th, 2010 Congress Should Rethink How to Pay for Health Care Reform Health Care Is Defense Issue, Says US Senate Candidate Midge Potts...
Happy Birthday Princess Katelynn, Mommy and Daddy Love you (03/18/10)
Katelynns Spring and Birthday Picture!!!
Vince Friese at the Daytona Supercross (03/17/10)
Cape Girardeau native, Vince Friese riding during timed practice in Daytona, Florida at the Daytona Supercross Saturday March 6th, 2010. Friese placed 11th
Vince Friese at the Daytona Supercross (03/17/10)
Cape Girardeau native, Vince Friese racing during the Main Event in Daytona, Florida at the Daytona Supercross Saturday March 6th, 2010. Friese placed 11th
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United Country -- Birdsong Auction & Real Estate Group, LLC Expands Sales Team (03/12/10)
Travis Birdsong, owner/broker of United Country - Birdsong Auction & Real Estate Group, LLC ., in Poplar Bluff, Missouri (http://www.birdsongauction.com) announced today that Becky Barnhill, licensed Real Estate Agent since 1996, has joined the sales team to further develop their growing portfolio of real estate listings. ...
Today's News
State news
  • Obama urges Dems to come together for health care
    WASHINGTON (AP) -- Victory within reach, President Barack Obama exhorted House Democrats on Saturday to stay true to their party's legacy and make history by bringing health insurance to millions of struggling families now left out. Leaders exuded confidence as they defused thorny problems in the countdown to a landmark vote....
  • Lawmaker won't press charges in spitting incident
    WASHINGTON (AP) -- A congressman who was spat on by a protestor on Capitol Hill says he is declining to press charges, but turns out the Capitol Police say they made no arrests....
  • 3 deaths reported as snow storm strikes Plains
    NORMAN, Okla. (AP) -- A powerful storm began blowing through Oklahoma and the southern Plains on the first day of spring Saturday, bringing heavy snow and strong winds a day after temperatures reached into the 70s....
  • Dinosaur exhibit opens in May in Kansas City
    KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Two dozen prehistoric beasts with swishing tails, clawing arms and gnashing teeth will be the stars of a dinosaur exhibit opening in May at Kansas City's Union Station....
  • US-Russia deal on nukes could build momentum
    PARIS (AP) -- Nearly a year after President Barack Obama and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev ordered negotiators to start work on a new treaty to reduce their nuclear arsenals, the two countries say they are finally close to completing a deal - taking a small but important step toward the U.S. leader's goal of a nuclear-free world....
  • Dems face historic House vote on health care
    WASHINGTON (AP) -- House Democrats predict that a rare Sunday session will produce one of the most significant legislative triumphs in decades. Passage of a historic bill to overhaul the nation's health care system would provide coverage to millions of people who currently don't have it....
  • Former Interior Secretary Udall dies at age 90
    SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) -- Stewart Udall, an elder in a famed political family who led the Interior Department as it promoted an expansion of public lands and helped win passage of major environmental laws, has died at the age of 90....
  • Volcano erupts in Iceland, hundreds evacuated
    REYKJAVIK, Iceland (AP) -- Authorities evacuated hundreds of people after a volcano erupted beside a glacier in southern Iceland, Iceland's civil protection agency said Sunday....
  • Fargo's fight against flooding nears its climax
    FARGO, N.D. (AP) -- A weeklong fight against flooding neared its climax in Fargo on Sunday, with miles of sandbags and clay dikes expected to hold back the bloated Red River at its crest with room to spare....
Forecast
National Weather Service forecast for Cape Girardeau, Missouri:

Sunday
Rain
High: 53
Monday
Chance Rain
High: 52
Tuesday
Mostly Sunny
High: 64
Low: 45
Wednesday
Mostly Cloudy
High: 68
Low: 47
Thursday
Chance Rain Showers
High: 63
Low: 44
Friday
Chance Rain Showers
High: 60
Low: 43
Saturday
Mostly Cloudy
High: 64
Low: 45

Warnings
No watches or warnings currently in effect for the Cape Girardeau, Missouri, area

Advisories for Missouri · All advisories nationwide
Quakes
Most recently recorded earthquakes in the Central U.S. from the Center for Earthquake Research and Information (Times in Central):

Mag.WhenWhere
2.703/19 20:1129 mi S of Colome, SD
2.403/19 17:072 mi WNW of Lake Aluma, OK
2.003/19 05:305 mi SSE of Parma, MO
2.203/17 03:417 mi E of Hector, AR
2.503/16 16:468 mi E of Hector, AR
2.203/15 17:209 mi E of Hector, AR
2.103/14 09:468 mi E of Hector, AR
2.403/14 07:018 mi E of Hector, AR
1.503/13 19:152 mi WNW of New Madrid, MO
2.103/13 17:258 mi E of Hector, AR
2.003/13 13:569 mi E of Hector, AR
3.103/13 03:0214 mi ESE of Hinton, OK

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