The 1949 tornado in words, images
60 years ago a tornado struck Cape Girardeau without warning, devastating part of the city and killing 22 people. The Southeast Missourian told the story in photos and images. Today the newspaper has retold the story through modern-day memories and archival material.
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Scholarships The following students received scholarships to attend Southeast Missouri State University for the 2009-2010 school year: Honors, Achievements n Elizabeth Caldwell of Cape Girardeau was named to the spring...
By Aleshia Warner ~ Southeast Missourian
"Public Enemies," which seemed like a hard-core gangster movie, turned out to be a sensational love story. Bank robber John Dillinger is portrayed as a relentless man by Johnny Depp. The movie takes a turn toward romance...
Receiving a driver's license is one of the most exciting rites of passage in a teen's life. With no school to take up the days, summer is the best time to practice. But the 100 days between Memorial Day and Labor Day are...
Who's next
(07/03/09)
Scholarships The following students received scholarships to attend Southeast Missouri State University for the 2009-2010 school year: Honors, Achievements n Elizabeth Caldwell of Cape Girardeau was named to the spring semester dean's list at St. Mary's College in Notre Dame, Ind...
'Public Enemies': Gangster caught between love, money
(07/03/09)
"Public Enemies," which seemed like a hard-core gangster movie, turned out to be a sensational love story. Bank robber John Dillinger is portrayed as a relentless man by Johnny Depp. The movie takes a turn toward romance when he engages in a love affair with a coat clerk named Billie Frechette, played by Oscar-winning actress Marion Cotillard...
Backyard Science: Firework science
(07/03/09)
It's that time of the year when the children are out having fun in the sun. While they're outside, encourage them to explore one of the best science classrooms -- their own backyard. Here's an experiment perfect for the Fourth of July. You can learn all about the science behind the vivid colors fireworks create by using a few items from around the house...
Tournament help
(07/03/09)
The volunteers who pitch in every year to make the Louis J. Lorimier Memorial World-Famous Downtown Golf Tournament and All-You-Can-Eat Catfish Buffet a success can always be counted on to make everything go just the way it should. This year, who knew the Great Weathermaker himself would join the team?...
Safe summer driving tips for teens
(07/03/09)
Receiving a driver's license is one of the most exciting rites of passage in a teen's life. With no school to take up the days, summer is the best time to practice. But the 100 days between Memorial Day and Labor Day are also the busiest times on Missouri roads, according to the Missouri Department of Transportation, and the Independence Day weekend is the peak of summertime travel...
neXt up 7/3/09
(07/03/09)
Friday "Bruno" Rated R, 83 mins @ Town Plaza Cine @graphic_body_bullet:n First Friday receptions @various locations and times Saturday Sunday Next Week "ARMA II" PC "Memento Mori" PC "Extreme Rules," NR "Unborn," PG-13 Soundtrack, "Hannah Montana 3"...
Death of an icon
(07/02/09)
Death can be sudden. Death can be expected. Either way, death is always hard to deal with. For the past week the world has mourned. I was in the St. Louis airport June 25 when my travel buddy and I found out Michael Jackson had died. Word spread through Facebook, Twitter and news websites like a flood. By the time we deplaned in Boston, Anderson Cooper had devoted his show to the deceased King of Pop...
Summer reading for students of the game
(07/02/09)
July 2, 2009 Dear Julie, Some of the best young golfers in America are here this week to compete in a tournament at Dalhousie Golf Club, one of the best golf courses in the Midwest. Barely into their teens, many of them already know how to swing a club almost perfectly. Some have been swinging golf clubs since age 3. Some are just naturally talented athletes who would be good at most any sport. Most are good students of the game...
Recipe Swap: Sardines are an inexpensive, overlooked source of protein
(07/01/09)
When you are looking for an inexpensive source of protein, how many of you turn to sardines? At our church picnic last Sunday my husband won a can of sardines as a prize while playing a game with Mr. Wins-A-Lot, the game show host. Mr. Wins-A-Lot made a point to tell everyone that I could supply recipes for the use of the sardines. Be careful what you say, Mike Dumey, as it just might come true. Today I have several sardine recipes for you to try and enjoy...
Blueberry Lemon Squares
(07/01/09)
Fresh or frozen blueberries work equally well in these simple and delicious dessert bars. Once cooled, they transport well and don't need refrigeration, making them a perfect choice for a July Fourth picnic. --- BLUEBERRY LEMON SQUARES...
Grilled S'mores-stuffed Bananas
(07/01/09)
For The Associated Press Here's a grilled dessert that is as much fun to make as it is to eat. Chocolate chips, marshmallows and graham crackers are jammed into a banana, then the whole thing gets grilled. The result is a warm, gooey dessert. If you like, you can fill the banana with chopped candy bars for an equally festive treat...
Turn fruit into a fireworks finish on Independence Day
(07/01/09)
With so many fruits in peak season by July Fourth, summery desserts almost make themselves. Fruits are always a treat when eaten unadorned and out of hand, but they're also the perfect starting place for an impressive variety of pies, cakes, bars, tarts and crumbles...
Swine flu takes a backseat to other summer ills - but it's still around
(06/30/09)
Southeast Missouri public health officials are busy tracking summer illnesses, but they haven't forgotten about the new flu -- officially called H1N1 and nicknamed swine flu. Though summer is generally a time when flu cases abate, the close quarters of summer camps have spurred outbreaks...
Picnic food safety 101: Keep it cool
(06/28/09)
With the picnic days of summer here, people are getting out their grills and coolers and taking outdoor food adventures. With the temperatures up and the sun out, certain precautions need to be taken to ensure the food does not spoil and these events don't end with a trip to the hospital...
2009 spring semester deans' lists
(06/28/09)
The following students were named to the 2009 spring semester dean's list for University of Missouri in Columbia:Advance: Rebecca Suzanne Cox Altenburg: Scott Joseph Pfeiffer Benton: Stephanie R. Ross Burfordville: Cassandra Kamp Cape Girardeau: Trenton Donald Beckham, Alison K. ...
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Forecast
National Weather Service forecast for Cape Girardeau, Missouri:
Today
Partly Cloudy
High: 87
Tonight
Slight Chance T-storms
Low: 63
Independence
Severe Tstms
High: 89
Sunday
Slight Chance Rain Showers
High: 81
Low: 66
Monday
Partly Cloudy
High: 89
Low: 65
Tuesday
Mostly Sunny
High: 89
Low: 66
Wednesday
Mostly Sunny
High: 91
Low: 68
Thursday
Mostly Sunny
High: 93
Quakes
Most recently recorded earthquakes in the Central U.S.
from the Center for Earthquake Research and Information
(Times in Central):
| Mag. | When | Where |
| 1.1 | 07/03 02:40 | 2 mi SW of Ridgely, TN |
| 0.9 | 07/03 00:33 | 3 mi ENE of Ridgely, TN |
| 1.6 | 07/01 15:18 | 4 mi NW of Tiptonville, TN |
| 3.4 | 07/01 12:14 | 7 mi NNW of Bethel Acres, OK |
| 2.8 | 07/01 08:44 | 2 mi ESE of Pennsville, NJ |
| 1.5 | 06/30 05:37 | 2 mi WNW of Tiptonville, TN |
| 1.5 | 06/29 02:45 | 5 mi W of New Madrid, MO |
| 1.9 | 06/28 23:06 | 8 mi N of Samburg, TN |
| 2.5 | 06/27 03:24 | 21 mi SW of Cokedale, CO |
| 3.0 | 06/27 01:44 | 19 mi N of Cimarron, NM |
| 2.2 | 06/26 22:30 | 9 mi SSE of Joshua, TX |
| 3.6 | 06/26 16:23 | 10 mi SE of Garber, OK |
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