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Unlocked homes and cars hit by thieves in Jackson
(05/21/12)
Jackson residents who left their cars and homes unlocked were robbed May 14, and the chief of police is encouraging people to properly secure their property. Chief James Humphreys said there was a string of "opportunist crimes" in the Indian Hills and Warren Place neighborhoods. Small valuables were removed from several cars, and two homes believed to have been unlocked, as there were no signs of forced entry...
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Fog/Mist ~ River stage: 22.25 ft. Falling Monday, May 21, 2012 |
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 Arvie Johnson MARBLE HILL, Mo. -- Arvie Dale "Buck" Johnson, 86, of Marble Hill passed away Thursday, May 17, 2012, at Saint Francis...
Joseph Hahn ADVANCE, Mo. -- Joseph Green "J.G." Hahn, 81, of Advance died Thursday, May 17, 2012, at Southeast Hospital in Cape...  Mary Collier Mary Jane Collier, 85, of Jackson died Thursday, May 17, 2012, at Monticello House in Jackson. She was born Dec. 28,...  Tommy Price James Thomas "Tommy" Price, 63, of Jackson died Wednesday, May 16, 2012, at his home. He was born Oct. 29, 1948, in...  Rita Fornkohl Rita A. Fornkohl, 91, of Jackson passed away Thursday, May 17, 2012, at Jackson Manor, surrounded by her family. She...
Births 5/18/12 Son to Adrian McKinsley Brown and Abby Elizabeth Miller of Cape Girardeau, Saint Francis Medical Center, 4:47 p.m....
Births 5/17/12 Son to Joshua Ray and Julia Diane Keusenkothen of Jackson, Southeast Hospital, 10:27 p.m. Friday, April 6, 2012. Name,...
Births 5/15/12 Son to Jeremy Matthew Blankenship and Autumn Rose Kilpatrick of Scott City, Saint Francis Medical Center, 6:40 p.m....
Births 5/11/12 Son to James William and Emily Ann Powell of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Hospital, 10:17 p.m. Friday, April 27, 2012....
Births 5/10/12 Daughter to Samuel Elton Rains III and Rachel Elizabeth Moore of Bertrand, Mo., Saint Francis Medical Center, 2:39 p.m....  Miesner - Boese CHAFFEE, Mo. -- David and Carolyn Miesner of South Fulton, Tenn., announce the engagement of their daughter, Abigail...  Broshuis - Melton ADVANCE, Mo. -- Rick and Beverly Broshuis of Advance announce the engagement of their daughter, Alicia Ann Broshuis, to...  Lewis - Vogelweid Howard and Ellen Lewis of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Emily Louise Lewis, to Eric Joseph...  Pearman - Scott Jack Pearman of Cape Girardeau and Gail Pearman of Olive Branch, Ill., announce the engagement of their daughter, Megan...  Whaley - Schuermann James and Rita Whaley of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Dana Whaley, to Lee Schuermann, both of...  Patrick - Bigham Andria Lindsay Patrick and Cody Russell Bigham were married April 28, 2012, at Christ Church of the Heartland. Kevin...  Stokely - Slinkard Jennifer Marcel Stokely and Timothy D. Slinkard were married April 6, 2012, at Immanuel United Church of Christ. The...  Wilburn - McDowell Rebecca D. Wilburn and Sgt. Dustin P. McDowell were married Nov. 11, 2011, at The Venue. Jeremy Soucy performed the...  Schmidt - Seabaugh Sarah Marie Schmidt and Jeremy Edward Seabaugh were married Oct. 8, 2011, at Salem Lutheran Church in Farrar, Mo. The...  Green - Rogers Kelley Ann Green and Jacob Michael Rogers were married July 9, 2011, in St. Vincent's Chapel at Chaumette Vineyards in...  Ramos - 65 Years Ramon and Pura Ramos of Spring, Texas, recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary. They were married May 11,...  Wagoner - 70 Years Mr. and Mrs. R. Graham Wagoner of Cape Girardeau celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary May 1, 2012. Wagoner and...  Rankin - 65 years BENTON, Mo. -- Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Rankin of Benton celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary April 20, 2012, with a...  Roberts - 55 years Darel and Betty Roberts of Cape Girardeau will celebrate their 55th wedding anniversary Saturday. They will be honored...  Dybell - 68 Years Mr. and Mrs. John Dybell of Jackson are celebrating their 68th wedding anniversary today. Dybell and Helen Gonczy were... |
Heavy use of air conditioners in spring can cause smoke, sometimes fires
(05/21/12)
Jackson firefighters responding to a smoke alarm at a business late Wednesday morning found a restaurant with a dining room filled with a light smoke. "I knew right away it was the air conditioner," said Jackson Fire Department assistant chief Randy Davis. "Smoke was blowing out the air conditioner ducts. The air conditioner was seizing up and the smoke was blowing down into the building."...
Jackson police and fire report 5/18/12
(05/18/12)
The Jackson Police Department released the following. Arrests do not imply guilt. DWIs...
Road work on West Jackson Boulevard to begin next week
(05/18/12)
Jackson city crews will begin widening the entrance to Jackson Football Park beginning as early as Monday, with lane closures anticipated to begin May 28. During work hours from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., one of the eastbound lanes of West Jackson Boulevard will be closed between West Main Street and Maple Street and eastbound traffic will be reduced to one lane. Both lanes will open in the evening with travel restricted by barricades adjacent to the construction zone...
Jackson police and fire report 5/17/12
(05/17/12)
The Jackson Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Burglary Jackson Firefighters responded to the following call Tuesday:...
Jackson police report 5/16/12
(05/16/12)
The Jackson Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests...
Jackson police and fire report 5/15/12
(05/15/12)
The Jackson Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Summons... 
New Jackson fire station to help improve response time
(05/14/12)
Jackson residents dug deep and invested heavily in public safety when they opened a new satellite fire station on the east side of the city March 30. "A satellite fire station was one of the things that I mentioned as a priority when I campaigned for mayor more than five years ago," said Jackson Mayor Barbara Lohr. "One of my first acts as mayor was to establish a committee to research the establishment of an additional fire station."...
Jackson police and fire report 5/14/12
(05/14/12)
The Jackson Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests Firefighters responded to the following call Saturday:... 
Anniversary of Jacque Waller disappearance approaches
(05/11/12)
As friends prepare tributes to Jacque Sue Waller, who went missing June 1 last year, prosecutors are trying to return her estranged husband James Clay Waller to Cape Girardeau County to face a murder charge. And Clay Waller continues the appeal of a five-year sentence for making an Internet threat against Jacque Waller's sister... 
Saxony Lutheran's Fritsche earns all-state honors in 400 meters at Class 2 state track meet
(05/20/12)
Saxony Lutheran's Brandon Fritsche finished less than a second behind the champion to grab third place in the 400 meters at the Class 2 state track and field meet in Jefferson City, Mo. Fritsche, a junior, ran the fourth fastest time in Friday's preliminary, crossing the line in 50.99 seconds. He finished in 51.03 to grab third in Saturday's finals...
High school sectional track roundup: Notre Dame's Menz wins discus title with school-record throw
(05/20/12) Results from the Class 3 and 4 sectional track meets.
Saxony Lutheran's Hemmann will compete in hurdles at Class 2 state meet
(05/18/12) Saxony Lutheran senior Hemmann will compete in the Class 2 state track and field meet
Saxony Lutheran's McGinnis signs to swim at South Dakota State
(05/17/12) Saxony Lutheran's Connor McGinnis has decided to become a Jackrabbit. The senior signed a letter of intent Wednesday to swim the backstroke and individual medley for South Dakota State, which competes on the Division I level in the Summit League. "My club coach for SEALS, he kind of helped me," McGinnis said. "He put together a lot of schools that were good for me academically and athletically. South Dakota State was just the best fit overall."...
District championship eludes Jackson girls soccer team
(05/17/12) The Jackson girls soccer team fell to Northwest 1-0 in the Class 3 District l title game Wednesday. Semoball.com Forums
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Charity golf raises $6,500 for research
(05/19/12)
Every 13 minutes in the United States, a woman dies from breast cancer. That means 18 women lose their battle during a... 
Tom Turkey
(05/17/12)
This tom turkey has been hanging out in our backyard, strutting his stuff for two hens that come twice a day! 
Thank you for participating in STAMP OUT HUNGER
(05/16/12)
Southeast Missouri Food Bank would like to thank the National Association of Letter Carriers, Tom Bolen, NALC Stamp Out... 
91 year old 4 wheelin'
(05/16/12)
91 year old Anna Adams take a 4 wheeler ride with her niece, Beth, on the Dow family century farm near Jackson.
Third Tuesday Tea Time - Working Meeting
(05/13/12)
The Cape County Tea Party (CCTP) will hold it's monthly meeting this Tuesday May 15th at 6:30pm in the Cape Girardeau... |
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Jackson was founded in 1814 and was named after Andrew Jackson, the seventh U.S. president.
Total population: 13,758 Male 47.3 percent | Female 52.7 | Under 18 26.6 From 2000 to 2010, Jackson's population grew an estimated 15 percent Schools 
Jackson school district known for its high academic standardsStudents scored higher than the state average on ACT testing for the 16th consecutive year in 2009. 
Jackson students reap the benefit of new facilitiesIn 2009 the district completed the first phase of a $19.8 million project that took the high school from outdated to facilities some small colleges would envy. Dining
Let's eat local!Jackson has a wide variety of restaurants from which to choose. From fine dining to casual sit down to grab-a-meal-to-go, there is something for everyone. Business 
Location, Location, LocationWith Jackson's location on Interstate 55, its proximity to the Mississippi River and to two metropolitan areas; and a dependable work force, companies have suceeded. Recreation 
Jackson's youth play on upgraded soccer, football fieldsJackson loves its children. And it loves its sports. That commitment is reflected in the investment in playing fields scattered around town. |
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