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Ceremony to honor Eagle Scouts Saturday (02/09/10)
Over 70 boys from Southeast Missouri and Southern Illinois earned the coveted Eagle Scout honor in 2009. Those 79 young men will be recognized at the annual Court of Honor ceremony at Southeast Missouri State University on Saturday. State Sen. Rob Mayer (R-Dexter) is this year's class sponsor and will be the keynote speaker. Scout district executive Bill Crowell said these boys show their future employers that they are dedicated, hard-working leaders in society...
Prescribed burns set for Mark Twain National Forest (02/09/10)
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) -- Prescribed burns are planned in the coming months at Mark Twain National Forest to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires. The U.S. Forest Service says the burns in southern Missouri will reduce fuels on the forest floor from last year's ice and wind storms. The Springfield News-Leader also reported that the fires are intended to improve the forest's health and wildlife habitat...
Slick roads lead to numerous accidents throughout Southeast Missouri (02/09/10)
While snowfall has moved out of the area, falling temperatures have given way to icy roads that have contributed to numerous traffic accidents. Sgt. Kevin Orr of the Cape Girardeau Police Department reported that as of 10 a.m. officers had responded to 11 weather-related accidents this morning.
Cleanup from 2008, 2009 storms put strain on Cape Girardeau County Highway department budget (02/09/10)
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, Bechtold told the Cape Girardeau County Commission during its meeting that his department will postpone some expenditures in new equipment. Bechtold said he will meet with other staff to determine which expenditures to delay...
Man accused of domestic assault gets reduction in bond (02/09/10)
Associate Circuit Court Judge Gary A. Kamp ordered a reduction in bond Feb. 3 in the case against Jason J. Robert of Cape Girardeau, who is charged with second-degree and third-degree domestic assault for abusing and threatening to kill his girlfriend...
Alma Schrader PTA wins grant (02/09/10)
The PTA at Alma Schrader Elementary in Cape Girardeau got a financial boost to plan programming to encourage parent involvement. The school was one of 32 nationwide to receive a $1,897 grant from the AXA Foundation, which is part of the financial firm AXA Equitable. ...
Air Force's Shades of Blue Jazz Ensemble to perform at Jackson High School (02/09/10)
The new performance hall at Jackson High School will host one of the top jazz bands in the United States on Thursday night. The Shades of Blue Jazz Ensemble will take the stage to entertain young and old with a variety of tunes. "We are very excited and honored to have a military band of this caliber performing in Jackson," said David Ludwig, Americanism officer with American Legion Post 158 in Jackson. ...
Kinder hopeful for 2010 Tour of Missouri (02/09/10)
ST. LOUIS -- Lieutenant Gov. Peter Kinder is expressing optimism that the Tour of Missouri bicycle race will happen again this year. Kinder told KMOX Radio in St. Louis he is hopeful the money will be in place soon to begin extensive planning for the professional bike race. Kinder is chairman and said the event could still go on even if state funding falls through...
Suspect in SEMO burglary pleads guilty (02/09/10)
A Cape Girardeau man pleaded guilty to one count of second-degree burglary Monday before Circuit Court Judge Benjamin F. Lewis for stealing miscellaneous high-tech items from Southeast Missouri State University dorm rooms. Marcus L. Woods, 24, previously faced five counts of second-degree burglary, but four were dropped, according to Jennifer Booth, Woods' attorney, per a plea agreement with the Cape Girardeau County Prosecuting Attorney's office...
Jackson School Board agenda 2/9/10 (02/09/10)
7 p.m. Tuesday Board of Education office, 614 E. Adams St. Presentations Approval of minutes Finance Public comments Action items Informational items Executive session...
Road crews prepared for overnight snowfall (02/09/10)
Road crews are ready for the third accumulating snow in less than two weeks, officials said as a winter storm expected to bring 4 or more inches of snow to Southeast Missouri arrived in the area Monday.
Pedestrian struck by car at Independence and Keller streets (02/09/10)
A pedestrian struck by a driver late Sunday was believed to have been drinking, Cape Girardeau Police Department spokesman Cpl. Adam Glueck said today.
Car crash blocking traffic at Kingshighway and Highway 74 (02/08/10)
A vehicle accident has blocked traffic traveling east at Kingshighway and Highway 74 in Cape Girardeau, according to scanner traffic. One person is reportedly injured in the crash. Look for more details later at http://semissourian.com
Attorney asks for more time in Amerimart armed robbery case (02/08/10)
A suspect accused of robbing the Amerimart convenience store Jan. 8 remains in custody at the Cape Girardeau County jail after his attorney, Jennifer Booth, asked for additional time for evidence discovery Monday before Circuit Court Judge Benjamin F. Lewis...
Some area schools closing ahead of winter storm (02/08/10)
Some area schools began closing around 12:30 today, ahead of the anticipated winter storm that likely will blanket Southeast Missouri with snow tonight.
Super Bowl brings friends, family together for football, food and fun (02/08/10)
For some area residents Sunday's Super Bowl game wasn't all about who won or lost, but instead about letting loose and finding comfort in the company of their friends, sharing laughs and their favorite snack foods. About 55 high school students in Chaffee, Mo., gathered in the industrial arts shop at the school to watch the New Orleans Saints and Indianapolis Colts game projected on a big screen. ...
West Park Mall going strong despite some vacancies, according to economist, sales figures (02/08/10)
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 vacant since 2008. Since 2001, that space has been occupied by a store for about three years. A clothing store called PacSun and the Playmoors video game club also recently closed its doors in Cape Girardeau...
Four Cape Girardeau County officials not seeking re-election (02/08/10)
Cape Girardeau County's longest-serving officeholder, Circuit Clerk Charles Hutson, said Friday he won't be seeking a 10th term in office. That doesn't mean voters won't see the name Hutson on the ballot this year, but it will be Chris Hutson, Charles Hutson's son, running for presiding commissioner...
Shelter of Hope gets support from churches, building rent-free for a year (02/08/10)
A new ministry for the homeless in Cape Girardeau has pledges of support from almost a dozen churches and a gift of a building rent-free for a year, the Rev. Bob Towner of Christ Episcopal Church said Friday. The Shelter of Hope will have room to provide emergency shelter for up to a dozen people when it begins operation, Towner said. The group, led by Chaplain Terry Wildman, will announce details of its plans later this week, he said...
Winter storm to be followed by strong winds (02/08/10)
A winter storm warning issued early this afternoon predicts that the Cape Girardeau area should receive about 3-1/2 to 4 inches of snow by Tuesday morning. The warning is in effect until 9 a.m. Tuesday. The snow will be followed by strong winds that will push windchills into the teens and single digits Tuesday and Tuesday night, said David Humphrey, lead meteorologist for the National Weather Service office in Paducah, Ky...
'Many small things amount to much' in Haiti mission (02/08/10)
Editor's note: The following story is a personal essay submitted by a nurse anesthetist from Jackson who visited Haiti recently to provide medical assistance after the earthquake. MIRAGOANE, Haiti -- We arrived on a blistering hot, chaotic day in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Our "team" was composed of Dr. Bob Cady of Florida, Dr. Dick Whitaker of Pennsylvania (both orthopedic surgeons) and myself, Melanie Dillard, a nurse anesthetist from Jackson...
Event will reunite former employees of closed Thorngate plants (02/08/10)
It's hard to believe that nearly a year has passed since Thorngate Ltd. closed its doors in Cape Girardeau. When the high-end men's clothing manufacturer pulled out of the area, it left 335 employees without a job and a large structure vacant. Since the plant closed it's likely some of those employees haven't seen one another...
People on the move 2/8/10 (02/08/10)
A physician affiliated with Hematology and Oncology Associates of Southeast Missouri Hospital recently completed certification. James C. Mosley III passed examinations to become board certified in medical oncology. He completed a residency at Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University in St. Louis. Mosley also completed a clinical fellowship in hematology and oncology at Barnes-Jewish Hospital...
Scott County to receive reimbursement from the state for 2009 ice storm expenses (02/08/10)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Missouri will reimburse communities in Scott County and across southern Missouri more than $4 million for expenses incurred as a result of last year's ice storm. "This devastating ice storm hit as Missourians and local governments were facing tough economic times and tight budgets," Gov. ...
Southeast seeks means for campuswide renovations (02/07/10)
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 newer chemistry lab are lined with more fume hoods, where students complete experiments, than the older labs...
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