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Saturday, November 7, 2009

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Joe Sullivan
Animal control
When I was growing up on the farm on Killough Valley in the Ozarks over yonder, my life was organized by animals. Lulu, the milk cow, had to be milked every morning and every evening. In winter, hay had to be delivered to hungry cattle. Horses had...
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When Natalie King decided to major in communication disorders at Southeast Missouri State University, she considered the prospects for jobs after graduation. King, a sophomore, said more of her peers are thinking more about...
With the Cape Girardeau City Council's decision to move ahead with automated trash and recycling pickup, the publicity campaign to educate residents about the change is underway. On Monday evening, the council approved...
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- A Cape Girardeau man on death row for a 1992 triple homicide is mentally disabled and should not be executed, his attorney told the Missouri Supreme Court. Andrew A. Lyons, 52, was sentenced to two...
Construction on new multimillion-dollar facilities to fight deadly diseases remains on schedule for Cape Girardeau's two largest health care providers. Once complete, patients seeking care no longer will have to travel far...
Officers with the Illinois State Police are seeking a suspect involved in a double shooting in Thebes, Ill., Tuesday night. Dion L. Meadows, 24, of Carbondale allegedly shot two people in the parking lot of Mary Alice...
Notre Dame Round-Robin State Volleyball

Notre Dame against Villa Duchesne and O'Hara Friday evening, November 6, 2009, at Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City.

Scott City Round-Robin State Volleyball

Scott City wins 4 of 6 semifinal round-robin games against Hermann, Maryville, and College Heights Christian at Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City. The Rams advanced to the Class 2 State Championship against Hermann on Saturday.

Jackson vs. Seckman Class 3 District 1 soccer

Jackson defeats Seckman 2-1 in overtime during the championship game Nov. 5 at Hillsboro, Mo.

St. Vincent vs. Paris Class 1 regional football

Paris defeats St. Vincent 42-14 Nov. 4 at St. Vincent.

Jackson vs. Central district soccer

Jackson defeats Central 3-0 in the Class 3 District 1 semifinal Nov. 4 at Hillsboro.

recognizing achievement

We want your photos of achievement in local schools, in the classroom and on the field.

If you're an educator who wants to show off classroom accomplishments, a coach who wants to spotlight your student athletes, or an administrator who wants to recognize faculty and staff for a job well done, click on the link below to go to our schools page, where you can submit your photos and browse those submitted by others.

Your photos: News
High water (11/05/09)
I took this 2 days after the tremendous rainfall we got last Friday. I had to wade out through mud in order to get this shot of the Burfordville Covered Bridge. I couldn't believe the water was still this high!! What a sight it was!!
Dumey Presented with Dingeldein (11/04/09)
Local music teacher, worship leader and performer Mike Dumey received the Otto F. Dingeldein Award for outstanding acheivement in the arts Monday, Oct. 26, during the Arts Council of Southeast Missouri's annual meeting at Buckner Brewing Company's Riverview Room. Presenting the award is outgoing Arts Council Chair Utahna Hancock...
Hancock named Friend of the Arts (11/04/09)
Outgoing Arts Council of Southeast Missouri Chair Utahna Hancock, left, received the Maguire Friend of the Arts Award Monday, Oct. 26, during the organization's annual meeting at Buckner Brewing Company's Riverview Room. Presenting the award is Arts Council Executive Director, Melissa Miller...
Your photos: pets
Mena standing on rock cliff over Crooked Creek (11/06/09)
Wilhelmina Harker Von Der Leirer, or Mena , for her call name. Mena's gorgeous coloring really stands out against the beautiful fall backdrop on our walk today.
Red Oak leaves against of Crooked Creek bank
Karen S. Belcher ~ 11/06/09
Some of the last remaining leaves are the oaks along the Crooked Creek which change to an 'eye popping' red against the shoreline of the Crooked Creek.
Orange and Pink Berries on Tree in Pasture
Karen S. Belcher ~ 11/06/09
The gorgeous colors as these seeds burst through their covering caught my eye as I walked through the pasture.
Brilliant Red Berries Against Blue Sky and Pine
Karen S. Belcher ~ 11/06/09
These gorgeous red berries were found on a hike through our pasture. The brilliant color of sky, pine and berries begged to be photographed.
Halloween 2009
Theresa VanGilder ~ 11/05/09
Cast of Wizard of Oz
Your Photos: schools
Jackson Speech/Debate Winners (11/06/09)
The Jackson High School Speech & Debate team opened their competition season with a First Place overall win at Clearwater. Individual winners included: (Front Row) Taylor Poore, Holly Bollinger, Lydia Meece, (Back Row) Morgan Caldwell, Jessica Stearns, and Eric Miller...
Dumey Presented with Dingeldein (11/04/09)
Local music teacher, worship leader and performer Mike Dumey received the Otto F. Dingeldein Award for outstanding acheivement in the arts Monday, Oct. 26, during the Arts Council of Southeast Missouri's annual meeting at Buckner Brewing Company's Riverview Room. Presenting the award is outgoing Arts Council Chair Utahna Hancock...
He Grew Big Enough!
Susan Coleman ~ 11/06/09
I was so pleasantly surprised to see a second on-line newspaper article about the policeman in Cape who helped rescue and save so many dogs. I thought the one by his daughter was so sweet. After the second one I had to write and tell you about the dog that my mother received from Marys' father, Officer Volkerding. If she were here she would be telling this one herself...
Beyond Stage IV
Sam DeReign ~ 11/06/09
Johnnie Taber was losing strength with each passing day. Getting out of bed became a struggle. Putting makeup on and combing her hair required more energy than she could muster. After work, she'd come home and spend the rest of her evening asleep on the couch...
Wreaths Across America 2009
Teresa L. Wright ~ 11/05/09
It's the time of year again to sponsor wreaths for the Veterans Graves. I am a SEMO patriot guard rider and last year we were proud to say we were able to cover the whole cemetery with wreaths and then some. This year however we will be only covering the MO Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield MO. ...
Today's News
State news
  • Seattle team wins $900,000 in Space Elevator Games
    LOS ANGELES (AP) -- A Seattle teams has collected a $900,000 prize in a NASA-backed competition to develop the concept of an elevator to space - an idea spurred by science fiction novels....
  • Decision day for health care in the House
    WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama is traveling to Capitol Hill on Saturday to try to close the sale on his signature health care overhaul, facing a make-or-break vote in the House certain to be seen as a test of his presidency....
  • Another attack leaves US Muslims fearing backlash
    As word spread that a gunman had opened fire at Fort Hood leaving a trail of carnage, a chilling realization swept across the U.S. Muslim community: He has an Islamic name....
  • G-20 officials to wrestle over economic imbalances
    ST. ANDREWS, Scotland (AP) -- Rifts among the world's top financial officials are threatening to stymie their attempts to secure future global growth and break a deadlock over who bears the cost of fighting climate change....
  • Fort Hood, community mourn shooting victims
    FORT HOOD, Texas (AP) -- A chaplain exhorted hundreds of mourners gathered at a candlelight vigil to not give up hope as Fort Hood and its surrounding community looked to each other for comfort after an Army psychiatrist allegedly went on a deadly shooting spree at the military base....
Forecast
National Weather Service forecast for Cape Girardeau, Missouri:

Tonight
Mostly Clear
Low: 45
Tomorrow
Sunny
High: 68
Low: 49
Sunday
Mostly Sunny
High: 72
Low: 49
Monday
Mostly Cloudy
High: 68
Low: 51
Tuesday
Chance Rain Showers
High: 61
Low: 41
Veterans
Mostly Sunny
High: 60
Thursday
Mostly Sunny
High: 62
Low: 42

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

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Quakes
Most recently recorded earthquakes in the Central U.S. from the Center for Earthquake Research and Information (Times in Central):

Mag.WhenWhere
3.411/06 00:123 mi N of Dyersburg, TN
2.711/02 12:2711 mi WNW of Bearden, OK
2.511/02 09:5511 mi WSW of Shirley, AR
2.311/02 04:111 mi WNW of Mammoth Spring, AR
3.611/01 21:1688 mi NNW of Chateaugay, NY
1.511/01 21:101 mi ESE of South Cleveland, TN
0.811/01 19:341 mi ESE of South Cleveland, TN
2.011/01 19:321 mi ESE of South Cleveland, TN
0.911/01 11:091 mi ESE of South Cleveland, TN
3.011/01 11:011 mi ESE of South Cleveland, TN
2.410/30 20:512 mi WNW of Greenbrier, AR
2.810/29 06:3814 mi S of La Veta, CO

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