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Saturday, July 4, 2009

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Joe Sullivan
Tournament help
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...
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The future of the Joint Veterans Council's Independence Day celebration will be decided by the people of Cape Girardeau, organizer Rodger Brown said as he surveyed sparsely filled Arena Park grandstands prior Friday...
When Harry Rediger was a boy growing up in a small Nebraska town, he spent a lot of time in his father's hardware shop. There's no doubt he learned all about tools and how to build things. When Rediger became a young man, he...
Despite lower gas prices this year, fewer Missourians are expected to travel during the July Fourth holiday weekend.
Patrons can glimpse the perspectives of local and national female artists at the Black Door Gallery's annual all-women art show "The Feminine Perspective," which has its opening reception from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday at the...
Cape Girardeau's newest police department hire will patrol the streets in about a week when Reno, a 16-month-old German shepherd, replaces Bolo as the canine partner of officer Roy Rahn. Bolo finished a seven-year career...
Patriot Guard Riders - Spirit of America

A tribute to the Patriot Guard Riders preceded the 2009 Spirit of America Award July 3 at Arena Park. The Joint Veterans Council sponsored the weekend Independence Day celebration including fireworks on the Fourth.

Feminine Perspective Exhibit

More from the Feminine Perspective Exhibit at Black Door Gallery.

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Locks of Love
Cyndi Bleckler ~ 07/02/09
Maria Bleckler donated her long curly locks to Locks of Love at JCPenney Salon in Cape Girardeau, MO on July 1, 2009. Her stylist, Cherri Lynn Large, cut a little more than 10 inches of Maria's hair for donation. Even though Maria's mom wanted to talk her out of it, Maria was a very determined little girl. ...
Heimlich Maneuver
Scott Adam ~ 07/02/09
On June 5th 2009, my family and I were on our way to New Orleans for a 7 day cruise. At approx. 5:30 pm we stopped in Cape Girardeau, Mo. for a bit to eat, decided on the local Steak & Shake as it is a favorite of ours. Got acquainted with our server, place our order. ...
The Humane Society's Featured Pet
The Humane Society of Southeast Missouri ~ 07/01/09
Lucy, Leo and Callie are 10 week old kittens. The adoption fee for all cats and kittens is 1/2 off until August 1. Many kittens are available at The Humane Society of Southeast Missouri 573-334-5837.
Regents Recognize Dobbins for Decade of Service as President of Southeast
Southeast Missouri State University ~ 07/01/09
As the University nears the end of the first decade of the new millennium, the Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents adopted a resolution June 19 honoring Kenneth W. Dobbins, president of Southeast Missouri State University, for a decade of service as president of the institution. Before being named president in 1999, Dobbins served eight years as executive vice president...
Patriotic Cookies for the Local police station
L. Worley ~ 07/02/09
Each year my family and I like to show our appreciation to the local fire or police station. Well these are for the police station here in Cape Happy 4th of July!!!
2009 Patriotic Celebration-CUPC Praise/Worship Band
Marilyn Brown ~ 07/02/09
Praise and Worship Band sings at the Calvary United Pentecostal Church-Jackson annual Patriotic Celebration on Wednesday evening.
2009 Patriotic Celebration-CalvaryUPC Jackson
Marilyn Brown ~ 07/02/09
The Southern Brothers performed Wednesday at the annual outdoor Patriotic Celebration, Calvary United Pentecostal Church, Jackson.
Semo Hurricanes win State Title
Paul Cavaness ~ 07/02/09
The Semo Hurricanes won the USSSA 11 year old AA state tournament in Columbia MO with a record of 7-1. The Hurricanes trailed in the championship game 8-2 and rallied back to win 9-8. Front row L to R: Aaron Rinda, Colton Davis, Nathan Hampton, & Tyler Essner...
2009 Southeast Missouri Summertime Beauty Pageant
Krisinda Cook ~ 07/02/09
On Saturday in East Prairie at the 2009 Southeast Missouri Summertime Beauty Pageant, Kaitlyn Todd, Jackson, (parents Keith and Tisha Todd)won Queen, prettiest smile and best personality age 9-10, Jordahn Cook,Cape (parents Jerry and Krisinda Cook) won 1st Alternative, prettiest smile and best personality, age 6-11 months. Winners will ride in East Prairie's Fourth of July parade this weekend...
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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

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
1.107/03 02:402 mi SW of Ridgely, TN
0.907/03 00:333 mi ENE of Ridgely, TN
1.607/01 15:184 mi NW of Tiptonville, TN
3.407/01 12:147 mi NNW of Bethel Acres, OK
2.807/01 08:442 mi ESE of Pennsville, NJ
1.506/30 05:372 mi WNW of Tiptonville, TN
1.506/29 02:455 mi W of New Madrid, MO
1.906/28 23:068 mi N of Samburg, TN
2.506/27 03:2421 mi SW of Cokedale, CO
3.006/27 01:4419 mi N of Cimarron, NM
2.206/26 22:309 mi SSE of Joshua, TX
3.606/26 16:2310 mi SE of Garber, OK

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