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Jeff Long
Finally, a movie for believers
"Eli's coming ... get down on your knees." I played the song, "Eli's Coming," by Three Dog Night, over and over on my stereo as a teenager. Even now, I can remember turning it up loud in the basement and hearing my mother stomp on the upstairs floor...
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WASHINGTON (AP) -- Snow blew across the Midwest on Tuesday and headed for the hard-hit Mid-Atlantic region, where federal government offices have been closed since last week and utility workers struggled to restore power...
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. -- A manager formerly employed at Sonic restaurant, 2126 Broadway, pleaded guilty Tuesday before Butler County Circuit Court Judge Robert L. Smith to attempting to manufacture methamphetamine in the...
High fuel costs and the aftermath from multiple storms placed strains on Cape Girardeau County highway department operations in 2009, highway administrator Scott Bechtold said Monday. To keep spending under control in 2010,...
The southeast side of West Park Mall took another shot recently. Even before The Pasta House Co. left after 24 years for a more central location in the city, the nearby anchor store that once housed Steve & Barry's has been...
The science laboratories on Southeast Missouri State University's campus reflect two different worlds. Some rooms have corroded sinks and hanging power cords while others gleam with new equipment and open space. Walls of the...
Scott City vs. Delta girls basketball

Scott City beats Delta 53-42 in girls basketball Feb. 8, 2010 at Scott City.

Polar Plunge

The Polar Plunge took place Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010 at Trail of Tears State Park to raise money for the Special Olympics of Missouri.

Fourth annual Penguin Party

The Cape Girardeau Public Schools Foundation holds the fourth annual Penguin Party Saturday, February 6, 2010 at the Cape Girardeau Country Club.

SEMO vs. Eastern Illinois men's and women's basketball

Eastern Illinois beats Southeast Missouri State in women's basketball 71-41, and Eastern Illinois beats Southeast Missouri State in men's basketball 75-49 Feb. 6, 2010 at the Show Me Center.

Central vs. Rosati-Kain girls basketball

Central beats Rosati-Kain 49-42 in girls basketball Feb. 6, 2010 at Central.

Notre Dame vs. Bernie basketball

Notre Dame defeats Bernie 72-47 Friday, Feb. 5, 2010 at Notre Dame Regional High School.

Jackson vs. Farmington boys basketball

Jackson beats Farmington in boys basketball at Jackson 53-50, Feb. 5, 2010.

Mississippi Valley Conference semi-finals

Leopold beats Zalma 61-55, and Oak Ridge beats Meadow Heights 80-67 in boys basketball during the Mississippi Valley Conference tournament Feb. 4, 2010 at Chaffee.

SEMO vs. SIUE men's and women's basketball

Southern Illinois-Edwardsville beats Southeast Missouri State in women's basketball 59-57. Southeast Missouri State men beat SIUE 68-49 Feb. 2, 2010 at the Show Me Center.

Trout fishing at Jackson Rotary Lake

Trout anglers turn out Feb. 1, 2010 on the first day of the Catch and Keep program at Jackson Rotary Lake.

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winter weather
Winter storm photos
Several Southeast Missourian readers and users of semissourian.com have submitted their pictures of the recent winter weather. Take a look and add to the collection.
your stories: news
Redhawk Basketball Invites Fans to Sellout the Show Me Center and Get Rowdy with the Redhawks (02/09/10)
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. - The Southeast Missouri State Department of Athletics announced that it has launched a department wide effort to sellout the Show Me Center for the final home games of the 2009-10 season against Austin Peay on Feb. 27. The event, titled "The Show Me Sellout," encourages fans from across the region to get rowdy with the Redhawks and show their support for Southeast Basketball by packing the Show Me Center...
MAX LOVES THE SNOW! (02/09/10)
MAX LOVES TO PLAY OUTSIDE AND EAT THE SNOW!
Filling his belly
Karen Grayson ~ 02/09/10
I caught this little critter filling his belly up after chasing everyone else off from Bill's feeder.
Your Photos: schools
Kelso C-7 Students Searching for Careers (02/08/10)
During the third quarter of 2009-2010 school year, students are exploring the six career paths via missouriconnections.org. Here, in these pictures, students are exploring different careers over the internet and learning about qualifications, education, and experience needed to enter their chosen career path. Career education is an integral part of Kelso C-7's guidance curriculum...
Redhawk Basketball Invites Fans to Sellout the Show Me Center and Get Rowdy with the Redhawks
Jeff Honza ~ 02/09/10
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. - The Southeast Missouri State Department of Athletics announced that it has launched a department wide effort to sellout the Show Me Center for the final home games of the 2009-10 season against Austin Peay on Feb. 27. The event, titled "The Show Me Sellout," encourages fans from across the region to get rowdy with the Redhawks and show their support for Southeast Basketball by packing the Show Me Center...
Your stories: Promotional items
Free HDTV From BestBuy (02/03/10)
Perryville Discount Furniture has teamed up with BestBuy to give away free HDTV's with the purchase of select 6 pc livingroom sets from Ashley Furniture. Sets starting at $1399 with a free HDTV. or a bedroom package for $1799 that includes a nice queen Mattress and boxspring from campbell mattress a Queen bed, Dressor, Mirror, a nightstand, and comforter set, and recieve a free HDTV from bestbuy. visit our website a www.perryvillediscountfurniture.com for details or call us at 573-547-1835...
Today's News
State news
  • Mo. considers youth concussion legislation
    JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Young Missouri athletes who suffer concussions could not return to practice or games without approval from a licensed health worker under a House bill....
  • Fired music professor sues Northern Iowa
    WATERLOO, Iowa (AP) -- A fired music professor has sued the University of Northern Iowa and the Board of Regents, claiming discrimination, harassment and breach of contact....
  • Appeals court allows Heartland suit to proceed
    ST. LOUIS (AP) -- A federal appeals court has ruled that a lawsuit filed against the state over a raid at a northeast Missouri Christian school may proceed to trial, allowing the nearly decade-long fight to continue....
  • Denmon flourishing in 6th man role
    COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) -- Marcus Denmon may start most games on the bench, but hard work and a healthy knee have made him a premiere sixth man....
  • Springfield teachers choose local union
    SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) -- Teachers in Springfield have voted to be represented by the Springfield National Education Association....
  • Lil Wayne sentencing postponed for dental reasons
    NEW YORK (AP) -- Rap star Lil Wayne has gotten a temporary reprieve from jail - for dental surgery....
  • US poised to seize Afghan town as Taliban dig in
    NEAR MARJAH, Afghanistan (AP) -- U.S. and Afghan forces pushed Tuesday to the edge of the southern Afghan town of Marjah, poised to seize the major Taliban supply and drug-smuggling stronghold in hopes of building public support by providing aid and services once the insurgents are gone....
  • Death of Kerrigan's father is ruled a homicide
    BOSTON (AP) -- The death of the father of Olympic skater Nancy Kerrigan was ruled a homicide Tuesday when an autopsy showed he died of a heart rhythm problem after a fight with his son in which he suffered a neck injury so severe it damaged his windpipe....
  • Obama meets with GOP, says can spur job growth
    WASHINGTON (AP) -- Appealing for bipartisanship in a town where it's hard to find, President Barack Obama sat down with Democrats and Republicans Tuesday to spur cooperation on job creation, deficit reduction and health care overhaul. He promised to do his part - but warned he would take Republicans to task if they don't do the same....
  • Defiant Iran accelerates nuclear program
    TEHRAN, Iran (AP) -- Iran began enriching uranium to a higher level on Tuesday, an acceleration of its nuclear program that was followed by a U.S. threat of a "significant regime of sanctions."...
Forecast
National Weather Service forecast for Cape Girardeau, Missouri:

Today
Chance Flurries
High: 27
Tonight
Mostly Cloudy
Low: 18
Tomorrow
Partly Sunny
High: 32
Low: 13
Thursday
Mostly Cloudy
High: 31
Low: 18
Friday
Mostly Cloudy
High: 35
Low: 21
Saturday
Mostly Cloudy
High: 38
Low: 22
Sunday
Mostly Cloudy
High: 38
Low: 22
Presidents
Mostly Cloudy
High: 39

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
1.902/07 21:157 mi WSW of New Madrid, MO
1.302/07 20:547 mi WSW of New Madrid, MO
1.602/07 20:457 mi WSW of New Madrid, MO
1.602/07 06:227 mi WSW of New Madrid, MO
1.202/06 20:521 mi NNE of Gladstone, NJ
1.202/05 05:211 mi SE of South Cleveland, TN
1.502/05 04:501 mi NE of Peapack, NJ
1.402/04 05:185 mi W of Parma, MO
3.302/04 03:4112 mi NNE of Vega, TX
1.502/03 06:186 mi NNW of Tiptonville, TN
1.502/03 04:063 mi SSW of Dell, AR
2.502/01 17:4310 mi SSE of Arcadia, OK

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Does smoking affect where you go to eat?
 Yes, if it's too smokey, I won't go there.
 Yes, I won't eat anywhere that smoking is allowed.
 Yes, I enjoy smoking. If I can't smoke there, I won't eat there.
 No, if the food is good enough, I'm there.
 No, I really don't think about that at all.

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